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Other Collectibles / Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
« on: December 27, 2007, 10:50 PM »
So did anyone order these? And did they ship in November?
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Star Wars Universe / Re: Force Unleashed - Vader's Apprentice (Spoilers)
« on: December 27, 2007, 10:05 PM »
Well, the timeline for the Secret Apprentice's training with Vader has been set. The new book Jedi VS Sith - The Essential Guide To The Force sets the apprenticeship starting at 18 years before the Battle of Yavin.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Hasbro Q&A Sessions
« on: December 26, 2007, 09:09 PM »Will they use the "new" 2004 DVD Ian McDiarmid head or the original? Whichever is picked there is sure to be some arguing about that. I am interested to see what they come up with for the head.
Lucasfilm Licensing would probably direct them to use the McDiarmid head. They have final approval on pretty much anything that's licensed, and they would no doubt take GL's stance that the Emporer should look like he does in the current incarnation of TESB.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Hasbro Q&A Sessions
« on: December 26, 2007, 01:40 PM »
Dr. Evazan has never really gotten a decent figure. And both of the Evazan's to date have been part of multi-packs. But neither figure has really captured his true ugliness that well. Especially when you consider that his appearance in ANH is pretty crucial, since it's the first time Obi-Wan really shows off his Jedi powers.
As for the Emporer's giant holographic head? You have me to blame, there. Well, at least for the question. I was very surprised to see that Hasbro bit at that one, but I'm very pleased with the answer. I think it will make for a very interesting piece, although I think it's probably going to be offered in something like a Battle Pack.
As for the Emporer's giant holographic head? You have me to blame, there. Well, at least for the question. I was very surprised to see that Hasbro bit at that one, but I'm very pleased with the answer. I think it will make for a very interesting piece, although I think it's probably going to be offered in something like a Battle Pack.
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30th Anniversary Collection / Re: 2008 Order 66 packs?
« on: December 26, 2007, 01:36 PM »
Or any of the other Jedi, for that matter. But Tsui Choi will definitely be one of the high points from these sets.
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Collect All 92! / Re: Let's discuss the future of the retro-vintage line.
« on: December 23, 2007, 01:53 AM »
I think Hasbro's response here is somewhat on the mark. And believe me, I have LOVED the Vintage figure line. But I tend to agree that the figure aesthetic has definitely improved since Vintage was introduced back in 2004, and the Basic Figure line of today looks much more like the vintage line but with less expensive packaging.
Still, I think I would like to see the Vintage line return in some kind of commemorative capacity. We do have some significant anniversaries coming up that might be well commemorated with a one-off Vintage wave.
-2008 - 25th Anniversary of Return Of The Jedi
-2009 - 10th Anniversary of The Phantom Menace
-2010 - 30th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back
-2012 - 10th Anniversary of Attack Of The Clones
-2013 - 30th Anniversary of Return Of The Jedi
Still, I think I would like to see the Vintage line return in some kind of commemorative capacity. We do have some significant anniversaries coming up that might be well commemorated with a one-off Vintage wave.
-2008 - 25th Anniversary of Return Of The Jedi
-2009 - 10th Anniversary of The Phantom Menace
-2010 - 30th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back
-2012 - 10th Anniversary of Attack Of The Clones
-2013 - 30th Anniversary of Return Of The Jedi
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The Clone Wars '08-'13 / Re: Clone Wars AT-TE
« on: December 21, 2007, 06:07 PM »
Back to talking about the toy...
I'm personally hoping for one, maybe two pack-in figures. I'd be happy with the Evolutions Phase I Clone Trooper, one being the pilot version and the other being the standard, white armored grunt Clone for the dorsal cannon position.
As for the interior? I'd like to see a couple of gunner stations on the inside, for the point defense turrets. And then some kind of troop seating, with some kind of deployment hatch(es). I think those features would really give this some play value.
I'm personally hoping for one, maybe two pack-in figures. I'd be happy with the Evolutions Phase I Clone Trooper, one being the pilot version and the other being the standard, white armored grunt Clone for the dorsal cannon position.
As for the interior? I'd like to see a couple of gunner stations on the inside, for the point defense turrets. And then some kind of troop seating, with some kind of deployment hatch(es). I think those features would really give this some play value.
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The Legacy Collection / Re: New Evolution Sets
« on: December 21, 2007, 04:07 PM »
I just realized something about the Fett Legacy 3-pack....we're getting another figure that's related to KOTOR. Mandalore has shown up in the Dark Horse KOTOR comic series. And Darth Nihilus is from KOTOR II. So I have to wonder if we've got a serious shot at some more KOTOR era figures.
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30th Anniversary Collection / TFU Stormtrooper Commander
« on: December 21, 2007, 11:16 AM »Since this version isn't in one of the WalMart 3-packs and it's not in the Wave 2 assortment, what do you all think the chances are this figure will be a Target Exclusive just like the Saleucami and Utapau Shadow Trooper clones were?
I'm not totally sold on that idea. The reason being that there are still other, significant characters in The Force Unleashed that we really haven't heard much about. And they seem to be likely candidates for figures. Just to name a few?
-Proxy - This is a droid that can disguise itself as other people
-Shaak Ti - She's confirmed to be in the game
-The Secret Apprentice
And the RS 411 report said that there may very well be more Force Unleashed waves later in the year.
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30th Anniversary Collection / Re: Recent 30AC Purchases
« on: December 21, 2007, 11:08 AM »
Scored Jango Fett, 2 x Destroyer Droids and 4 x Clone Troopers from wave 8.
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The Legacy Collection / Re: New Evolution Sets
« on: December 20, 2007, 07:24 PM »
I saw that image in either Lee's or Tomarts. The figures look really sweet. But why would you watermark an image that was scanned from a print publication that's been on newstands for at least a couple of weeks?
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30th Anniversary Collection / Wal-Mart Exclusive 30AC Comic Packs
« on: December 19, 2007, 06:31 PM »Cutro, over at RS, has reported that the comic packs have been pushed back until January.
Ahhh, I can relax and cross WalMart off of places to visit for the next couple of weeks, at least.
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The Legacy Collection / Re: New Evolution Sets
« on: December 19, 2007, 02:33 PM »
Looks like the order sheets went out to the major accounts. I'd say that's a verification right there.
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30th Anniversary Collection / Re: Not impressed with Hasbro this past year!
« on: December 18, 2007, 08:46 PM »
I think Hasbro was pretty upfront about the figure delays. And the fact that they actually delayed the line because they wanted to get the coins right tells me that there is SOME measure of accountability at Hasbro. Unfortunately it led to significant delays, but I'd rather deal with that than a whole album worth of bad, scuffed up coins.
And regarding the exclusives? It was said earlier in the thread: vote with your dollars.
And regarding the exclusives? It was said earlier in the thread: vote with your dollars.
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30th Anniversary Collection / Re: Jabba's Skiff Guards Battle Pack
« on: December 18, 2007, 06:57 PM »
Taking past history into account, we did get a TSC Skiff Battle Pack. That one was focused on the Skiff that Luke, Han, Chewbacca and Lando were aboard. It's entirely possible that this one could focus on the other Skiff. So perhaps we'll get some of these characters:
Gailid
Kithaba
Lathe
Pote Snitkin. I included him since he was the pilot of the second Skiff. And I can't recall if he's been reissued.
Velken Tezeri
And of course, there may very well be a Luke Skywalker packed in for good measure, fighting these particular skiff guards.
Gailid
Kithaba
Lathe
Pote Snitkin. I included him since he was the pilot of the second Skiff. And I can't recall if he's been reissued.
Velken Tezeri
And of course, there may very well be a Luke Skywalker packed in for good measure, fighting these particular skiff guards.