2024 TVC Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway Playset

[Jeff]

Did she mention the price? 

No, but the PR release says $59.99 - keep in mind the press releases have had quite a few errors recently (like for example, this press release saying 11am ET pre-order, which is different from the 1pm time noted in the video).

STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION MOFF GIDEON’S IMPERIAL LIGHT CRUISER HALLWAY
(HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $59.99 | Available: Fall 2024)
 
After being seized by a strike team led by Din Djarin and Bo-Katan Kryze, a team of Mandalorian privateers led by Axe Woves now commands Moff Gideon’s Imperial Light Cruiser.  Inspired by the action-packed episode of STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN, this 3.75-inch-scale playset with Mandalorian privateer figure and 2 accessories makes a great addition to any fan’s collection. These collectibles feature premium detail and design across product and packaging, as well as collector-grade deco that fans have come to know and love.
 
Calling back to the original 1970s and 1980s vintage toys, the included figure features a unique VC number for collectability. Celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS with premium vehicles, playsets, and action figures from STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for pre-order July 25 at 11AM ET on Hasbro Pulse, Amazon and other participating retailers.

[Matt_Fury]

Why must they add an army builder figure in a playset.  She even bragged that they specifically do that!

[Rob]

Why must they add an army builder figure in a playset.  She even bragged that they specifically do that!

So you'll string together a very long hallway at $60 a pop. 

[Jeff]

Why must they add an army builder figure in a playset.  She even bragged that they specifically do that!

They have done a good job of making the pack-in an army builder but also army builders that you probably already have - Rebel Fleet Trooper, Stormtrooper, Death Trooper.

This guy is kind of like the Endor Bunker guy - he's a specific guy, but also a figure that you could use as an generic army builder if you want.  I guess I don't have a problem with it as long as it's not some all-new or unique army builder.

[Dave]

I'm fine with how they've done the pack-ins for these too.  If they put someone like Moff Gideon or Mando in there it'd be really stupid. 

Although I would be even more happy if they cut the price on this by $18 and sold the figure separately, but then I buy them both anyhow.

[Ryan]

Why must they add an army builder figure in a playset.  She even bragged that they specifically do that!

So you'll string together a very long hallway at $60 a pop. 

Like 4 for example... 

This one looks really good, not quite an OT-era Star Destroyer/Death Star Hallway, but it will make a decent stand-in. I like that they made the lights swappable. The doors look awesome, especially when compared to the Nevarro cantina this feels like one of the better diorama sets. I am also in the pro-generic-army-builder-pack-in camp. Since I likely already have a few of the pack-in figure loose (or close enough), it makes for a nice extra carded figure if I don't feel compelled to buy multiple sets.

I ended up preordering four sets to start, but before December I may drop that down to two and then pick up a few more sets later when it eventually goes on sale.

[Jeff]

I ended up preordering four sets to start, but before December I may drop that down to two and then pick up a few more sets later when it eventually goes on sale.

I pre-ordered one for now.  I'd like a second for sure but will see how it plays out with regards to clearance...

[Rob]

Amazon says delivery for this one on Monday.

[Jeff]

Ditto.  Looking forward to seeing how the ESB Bounty Hunters and Vader look posed in this thing or if I can re-purpose it for other OT Imperial ship scenes.

[Dave]

Mine showed up today.  Maybe my memory is failing me, but this seems more substantial than the Tantivie Hallway playset.

[Ryan]

Mine showed up today.  Maybe my memory is failing me, but this seems more substantial than the Tantivie Hallway playset.

One(?) of my three (all from Amazon) arrived today. It is relatively similar to the Tantive IV in size & detail. It is maybe just a bit wider.

While I’d have loved an OT Imperial hallway, this might be my favorite set to date. It seems to be the most modular of the setups so far, I love the spring-loaded doors and the finishes look great. I only have two small gripes, I wish they included 1-2 more of the red warning light accessories and I wish the figure came with more than a single small pistol. Other than that, this is a top-notch set.

[Nicklab]

I'm going to be really interested to see how people combine and configure multiple sets.  It seems like there are more ways to build this playset to suit your own displays.  And I wonder if Hasbro might be using this set as a trial balloon?  See how this set sells before going deeper into Imperial environments with something like a Star Destroyer environment, or event the Death Star?

[Jeff]

Boo, Amazon changed my delivery date from today to estimated next Mon 11/11 -Wed 11/13. 

[Jeff]

Boo, Amazon changed my delivery date from today to estimated next Mon 11/11 -Wed 11/13. 

And now it shipped today and is due tomorrow, 11/6.  Go figure.

[Matt_Fury]

Might be due to weather.  Fed Ex pushed my E-wing to Friday (was supposed to be tomorrow.)

I received mine on Monday.  Working on a review.