Jay,
Yeah, no doubt you're correct. They're pretty much gauging response and thus far I'd say it's resounding. But as is typical, guys are ordering multiples with $$ in their eyes, seeing blue AOTC clone busts everywhere. This time around that's the Utapau bust. What baffles me is why GG, like MR with the helmets, thinks that they should massively produce grunts, be it a helmet or a bust.
I just hate being late. I'd have liked to have been in early on the SWS.com order, wrapping up the Utapua and 501st and then not have to worry about it. Plus I suspect the white busts will be running like the Vader/Yoda busts at a pretty low price, so why pony up the $49 or $55 up front.
I expect I'll just be ordering the three pack and swallow my pride. I'll get them from Newforce if they put them up. I just don't want to have to buy a case of six
Then I can just start worring about the shock trooper and Mara Jade
As for the Anakin bust, yep, have to wait and see. It fits with my Imperial strategy but it still has to be interesting enough. We really only see crispy Anakin in a prone position, either on Mustafar or on an operating table, so how that translates into a bust could be interesting.