I don't think that exact logo will be used for the packaging, I think they were just using it as an example. Anyway, the cards sound cool, and judging from the coolness of the OTC and Clone Wars cards, I think it has a good chance of looking sweet. But I'm a bit concerned that the red color scheme may be a bit boring since both early POTF2 and Episode I cards had a good deal of red in them. I guess I'll be able to judge when I actually see the cards.
Hm... I wonder if the Episode III basic assortment will have this design, or just the preview wave.
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Well we’re finally getting the second wave of Cantina figures. The first wave should have been packaged like this. I just love this new packaging, it's too bad it's filled with figures that most collectors already have.
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That's friggin' awesome! I wonder if there's a way to save the packaging, and make a mini-diorama within that bubble.I'm definitely going to get this set, primarily for the diorama possibilities, but also because the figures look pretty good. Wuher is the only total-rehash. Dr. Evazan seems to have a new head and lower-body, and Kitkek is brand-new.
I'm looking forward to the Vintage Vader, which will likely not stay in the packaging. I'll probably pick up Yoda, too. Since I don't have a carded vintage one (and a cooler Yoda at the standard price will be available), I'll likely keep the vintage-style Yoda carded.
Hopefully we see some images of the ROTJ wave soon. I'd like too see what they do with Chewie.
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Well, the new vintage-style Star Wars stuff has been popping up. I haven't personally bought anything (mainly because I was getting Omega Supreme at the time), but here's what I've seen so far:
Ben Kenobi: The figure didn't look that bad in the package, but I heard it's pretty woeful when you open it and let the costume poof out.
Han Solo: Not bad. It might be worth buying to go with the upcoming vintage Chewie.
Leia: Again, not too bad, although I didn't notice much of a difference between this and previous versions. It's probably more articulated, but visually it's very close to that ANH Leia that gets rereleased all the time.
As a side note, the cards of all of the small vintage figures were a smidge too bright. It's not a "deal-breaker" and it's barely noticable, but it is a difference to be noted. I also noticed that the protective shell casing isn't as good a quality as Star Cases, but it seems strong enough to resist imploding so I'm sure it'll protect the card sufficiently.
I've also seen the 12"ers...
Luke: The body looks great, but the "friendly" head sculpt, although reminiscent of the vintage version, is goofy.
Boba Fett: This Fett is absolutely woeful. There are no improvements over the previous Fetts (at least, none that I noticed), so the head is still way too small and the costume is still way too bulky. Also, the one I saw had the blue jumpsuit and it just looked terrible. I know Hasbro Direct has done an awful job on 12"ers thus far, but this really takes the cake.
Anyway, tons of new stuff is out! I've also seen the OTC Vader Tie Fighter (which looks like a slight improvement over the POTF2 version), X-Wing and normal Tie Fighter (both are rehashed from the old 70's molds AGAIN). I might pick up the Vader Tie Fighter since I don't have one and the color scheme is much better, but the $30 price tag is a bit daunting, especially after dropping $50 on Omega Supreme.
Ben Kenobi: The figure didn't look that bad in the package, but I heard it's pretty woeful when you open it and let the costume poof out.
Han Solo: Not bad. It might be worth buying to go with the upcoming vintage Chewie.
Leia: Again, not too bad, although I didn't notice much of a difference between this and previous versions. It's probably more articulated, but visually it's very close to that ANH Leia that gets rereleased all the time.
As a side note, the cards of all of the small vintage figures were a smidge too bright. It's not a "deal-breaker" and it's barely noticable, but it is a difference to be noted. I also noticed that the protective shell casing isn't as good a quality as Star Cases, but it seems strong enough to resist imploding so I'm sure it'll protect the card sufficiently.
I've also seen the 12"ers...
Luke: The body looks great, but the "friendly" head sculpt, although reminiscent of the vintage version, is goofy.
Boba Fett: This Fett is absolutely woeful. There are no improvements over the previous Fetts (at least, none that I noticed), so the head is still way too small and the costume is still way too bulky. Also, the one I saw had the blue jumpsuit and it just looked terrible. I know Hasbro Direct has done an awful job on 12"ers thus far, but this really takes the cake.
Anyway, tons of new stuff is out! I've also seen the OTC Vader Tie Fighter (which looks like a slight improvement over the POTF2 version), X-Wing and normal Tie Fighter (both are rehashed from the old 70's molds AGAIN). I might pick up the Vader Tie Fighter since I don't have one and the color scheme is much better, but the $30 price tag is a bit daunting, especially after dropping $50 on Omega Supreme.
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Once again, I agree with you.
The thing that is most upsetting to me is the price tag of the new vehicles. They are re-hashes. What could the cost have been to change the paint a little bit? Is the new packaging costing too much? I feel these prices have been set exclusively to capture those idiots who believe the “vintage style” will be worth money in the future.
I will definitely be getting a set of the vintage style figures. The price tag is high, but the fun and nostalgia factor is pretty high. Although the only ones that will be opened are Stormtroopers and maybe a Boba Fett.
I’m more excited about the new Galactic Heroes.
Those things are just too fun!
The thing that is most upsetting to me is the price tag of the new vehicles. They are re-hashes. What could the cost have been to change the paint a little bit? Is the new packaging costing too much? I feel these prices have been set exclusively to capture those idiots who believe the “vintage style” will be worth money in the future.
I will definitely be getting a set of the vintage style figures. The price tag is high, but the fun and nostalgia factor is pretty high. Although the only ones that will be opened are Stormtroopers and maybe a Boba Fett.
I’m more excited about the new Galactic Heroes.
Those things are just too fun!
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I also saw the first wave of Galactic Heroes, by the way (Luke & Artoo, Han & Leia, and Chewie & Threepio). At first, I was excited, but I must admit I passed on them. I was just about to take them up to the register, but then I imagined what would happen if I bought them: I would open them up, hop them around for about five minutes, then put them on a shelf never to be touched again. Although they have a cool style, they have virtually no articulation and very few accessories. I think if these figures were larger, maybe 5" tall each, they would be more interesting. As it is, though, I think the Playskool Jedi Force line will be neater.
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I don't know. I love'em. It's like they smashed MUSCLE and SW together. I would be happy if they kept this line going for years. I'd love to see Veers, AT-AT drivers, rebel troops, and Greedo. Although I will admit it could get old. I don't know how excited people would be to get Lobot, the Emperor, and Admiral Ackbar in this form.
As for the Jedi Force, I don't know. I think Chewie looks cool, but he comes with some crap and C-3PO. Vader looks pretty cool, but he comes with some crap and a terrible Luke. I don't know what the price will be, but I'm afraid all the extra stuff won't make it worth it.
EDIT: Here's a nice peek at the new-vintage Stormtrooper. Wow...but does his elbow look weird?
As for the Jedi Force, I don't know. I think Chewie looks cool, but he comes with some crap and C-3PO. Vader looks pretty cool, but he comes with some crap and a terrible Luke. I don't know what the price will be, but I'm afraid all the extra stuff won't make it worth it.
EDIT: Here's a nice peek at the new-vintage Stormtrooper. Wow...but does his elbow look weird?
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Yeah, I can see why you like the Galactic Heroes, and they are pretty cool. I might pick up the bounty hunters. And if a Jabba set is ever made, I'll snatch it up in a heart-beat. But I think I'll skip the first assortment, especially since I already have a Chewie that a friend gave me from the Falcon.
And I forgot the Jedi Force figures come in 2-packs. I might end up skipping those, too. I certainly don't want that West Virginia-action Luke.
That Stormtrooper has issues. I doubt I'll get past those horrible elbow joints. I suppose you could say that this is inherent of the joint design, but Boba Fett seems to have the same elbow joints, but no visual problems.
I think the vintage Chewie looks cool, but if the figure's to-scale, I'm curious how it will fit with the classic card.
And I forgot the Jedi Force figures come in 2-packs. I might end up skipping those, too. I certainly don't want that West Virginia-action Luke.
That Stormtrooper has issues. I doubt I'll get past those horrible elbow joints. I suppose you could say that this is inherent of the joint design, but Boba Fett seems to have the same elbow joints, but no visual problems.
I think the vintage Chewie looks cool, but if the figure's to-scale, I'm curious how it will fit with the classic card.
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I don't think Chewie will have the right scale. And even if he does, they can just make his bubble a little taller. It shouldn't impact the image on the right.
What they do seem to have right is the "lumbering". Chewie has that weird way that he stands and walks. It looks like this figure has it, while other figures have had Chewie very rigid.
What they do seem to have right is the "lumbering". Chewie has that weird way that he stands and walks. It looks like this figure has it, while other figures have had Chewie very rigid.
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Well, my ponderance certainly was fortuitous...
Hasbro just updated with pics of Chewie carded:
It looks like Chewie's "to-scale", so they had to crop off a bit of the photo from the top, and the bubble is a bit wider. I don't have any complaints about that. I'm a bit disappointed that they didn't use the ROTJ photo variant, but crap, you can't please everybody. I think it will still look awesome next to my vintage carded Chewies.
Hasbro just updated with pics of Chewie carded:
It looks like Chewie's "to-scale", so they had to crop off a bit of the photo from the top, and the bubble is a bit wider. I don't have any complaints about that. I'm a bit disappointed that they didn't use the ROTJ photo variant, but crap, you can't please everybody. I think it will still look awesome next to my vintage carded Chewies.
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I said:As it is, though, I think the Playskool Jedi Force line will be neater.
As for the Jedi Force, I don't know. I think Chewie looks cool, but he comes with some crap and C-3PO. Vader looks pretty cool, but he comes with some crap and a terrible Luke. I don't know what the price will be, but I'm afraid all the extra stuff won't make it worth it.
Well it turns out that these figures don’t come in 2-packs. Which was awesome news for me, because it means I can just get the Vader – and I did! Check this out!
I know it is REALLY expensive for a figure, but I couldn’t pass it up. It’s #4 of 50, which I thought was pretty cool. Plus the profits go to charity, which actually made me feel pretty good about buying it. I can't wait to get this in my hands. I think it's going to be a very nice display piece.
I’ll be anxious for Chewie to come out too, I think he’s pretty cool. But I’ll still be passing on Luke and the Droids.
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Posted 27 September 2004 - 06:02 PM
This has got to be THE longest running thread on this board.
By the way, that Chewy looks sweet. I've never been a fan of the chewie figures, but I'll definitely pick this one up if I see him.
Also, if either one of you finds an extra Yoda, please pick him up for me.
By the way, that Chewy looks sweet. I've never been a fan of the chewie figures, but I'll definitely pick this one up if I see him.
Also, if either one of you finds an extra Yoda, please pick him up for me.
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Cool! So does the number appear on the figure (ala Playmates Star Trek) or just on the package? I might consider getting one if I can open up the figure and play with it, while still being able to prove it's part of this promotion.Well it turns out that these figures don’t come in 2-packs. Which was awesome news for me, because it means I can just get the Vader – and I did! Check this out!
I agree that Chewie and Vader are probably the only Playskool figures worth a damn. I'll definitely get the Chewie, and maybe Vader if the line proves interesting.
I'll keep an eye out for VOTC Yoda for you, Johnny.
But speaking of VOTC figures, GalacticHunter.com has previews of the next few waves online:
Boba Fett
R2-D2
StormtrooperAll of them look awesome. The Stormtrooper is a must-buy, providing I can find one. I'll probably skip on Fett (I've never been much of a fan of the character), and I might get R2, if I can find one on clearance.
Speaking of which, I can see that Han will be clearance fodder in the future. He seems to be the biggest peg warmer so far.
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I think the numbering is on the package, so these are certainly a no-no for opening. On the plus side, the SRP is supposed to be about $8. A good bargain as far as I'm concerned.
I'll also keep my eyes open for a Yoda.
And Nate, does the Stormtroopers elbow look better now? I was definitely going to pick one up before, but I was concerned about the figure's elbow looking strange. The Galactic Hunter pictures look like the elbow isn't an issue at all. But I have a feeling that those Stormtroopers are going to be beyond rare.
Can you imagine an army of those?!
I'll also keep my eyes open for a Yoda.
And Nate, does the Stormtroopers elbow look better now? I was definitely going to pick one up before, but I was concerned about the figure's elbow looking strange. The Galactic Hunter pictures look like the elbow isn't an issue at all. But I have a feeling that those Stormtroopers are going to be beyond rare.
Can you imagine an army of those?!
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An army of the VOTC Stormtroopers would be awesome, and I suspect with the amount of money some people blow on Star Wars figures (I've seen collections of what seemed like hundreds of Clone Troopers), there will be at least one collector who will army build with that figure.
By the way, GalacticHunter.com has pictures of the ROTS preview figures. I'm not sure if this counts as spoilers, since the preview wave will be available before the film and it will be impossible to avoid seeing them (unless you plan to not go toy shopping at all for about 4 months before seeing the film).
I didn't link to the article because it contains some character-specific plot spoilers. But here's direct links to the images:
General Grievous
Tarfful
Tion Medon
They all have fantastic sculpts and they look like they have great articulation. I especially dig the ball-in-socket shoulders and knees. I can't wait to get my mits on Tarfful!
By the way, GalacticHunter.com has pictures of the ROTS preview figures. I'm not sure if this counts as spoilers, since the preview wave will be available before the film and it will be impossible to avoid seeing them (unless you plan to not go toy shopping at all for about 4 months before seeing the film).
I didn't link to the article because it contains some character-specific plot spoilers. But here's direct links to the images:
General Grievous
Tarfful
Tion Medon
They all have fantastic sculpts and they look like they have great articulation. I especially dig the ball-in-socket shoulders and knees. I can't wait to get my mits on Tarfful!
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That’s the first time I’ve seen those figures. I think they all look great, which makes me very worried. It seems like every time I allow myself to get excited about Star Wars it kicks me in the balls. Using that logic, I hope the upcoming teaser trailer sucks.
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I picked one up tonigh at TRU.I'll also keep my eyes open for a Yoda.
Thanks for keeping an eye out guys. I appreciate it!
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It’s pretty safe to assume anyone that cares about this thread knew about those figures. “Sightings” aren’t really needed.
Having said that, Anakin looks dull. It just seems like a new head on the Hanger Duel figure. Hopefully the Clonetrooper isn’t short-packed like they did when they released it during the “Clones Wars” wave. That figure is a great army builder with great articulation. As for the guns, who cares? They make them out of that shizznitty soft plastic.
Having said that, Anakin looks dull. It just seems like a new head on the Hanger Duel figure. Hopefully the Clonetrooper isn’t short-packed like they did when they released it during the “Clones Wars” wave. That figure is a great army builder with great articulation. As for the guns, who cares? They make them out of that shizznitty soft plastic.
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Let the bee-eye-itching begin…Carded Ep. III figures
Please do not comment on the character’s roles or any plot related matters. Please just concentrate on the toys.
This will be the official peg warmer wave. Obi-Wan AND Mace!! These figures, with action features, are supposed to get us excited about the new movie?!
Granted, Tion and droid look cool but do these figures even get people excited. Tion’s image has been on starwars.com for quite some time. Plus that droid was the fan-choice when they did that “pick Obi-Wan’s R2 unit”-promotional-thingy. So we’ve already seen that too.
I guess it’s difficult to select figures/characters that would be good for a preview. I understand that they don’t want to give too much away, and I’m glad they don’t. But these suck in comparison to the other preview figures.
Episode 1: A mail-away Mace (the first new Jedi figure) and a Battle Droid on a STAP. These figures had mystery and were things we had not seen.
Episode 2: A clonetrooper (awesome!), Jango Fett (Boba’s Dad – must be cool), Zam (always love a new bounty hunter), and a droid (not my cup of tea, but there are plenty of people that love a new R2 unit).
Episode 3: Crap.
Overall I hope these figures aren’t hindered by a plethora of action features. This is Hasbro’s last time to get a push from a movie, let’s see if they can get it right.
Please do not comment on the character’s roles or any plot related matters. Please just concentrate on the toys.
This will be the official peg warmer wave. Obi-Wan AND Mace!! These figures, with action features, are supposed to get us excited about the new movie?!
Granted, Tion and droid look cool but do these figures even get people excited. Tion’s image has been on starwars.com for quite some time. Plus that droid was the fan-choice when they did that “pick Obi-Wan’s R2 unit”-promotional-thingy. So we’ve already seen that too.
I guess it’s difficult to select figures/characters that would be good for a preview. I understand that they don’t want to give too much away, and I’m glad they don’t. But these suck in comparison to the other preview figures.
Episode 1: A mail-away Mace (the first new Jedi figure) and a Battle Droid on a STAP. These figures had mystery and were things we had not seen.
Episode 2: A clonetrooper (awesome!), Jango Fett (Boba’s Dad – must be cool), Zam (always love a new bounty hunter), and a droid (not my cup of tea, but there are plenty of people that love a new R2 unit).
Episode 3: Crap.
Overall I hope these figures aren’t hindered by a plethora of action features. This is Hasbro’s last time to get a push from a movie, let’s see if they can get it right.
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Keep in mind that only Tion Medon and R4-G9 are from the preview wave. Obi-Wan and Mace are from the first ROTS wave. If you notice, the back of their cards feature different figures.
I think the preview wave is great:
* Tion Medon: A neat, ghoulish alien.
* R4-G9: The copper astromech design that the fans voted for waaay back in the pre-production days of Ep. 3.
* General Grievous: The new villian that we've seen in the Clone Wars TV episodes.
* Wookiee Warrior: I love it!
Overall, I think this wave is more interesting than the Ep. 2 preview wave. Zam was boring even in the preview assortment, and was the Ep. 2 preview astromech even in the movie? Anyway, I'm really looking forward to getting Grievous and the Wookiee.
The first ROTS assortment doesn't look all that fun, though:
* Mace Windu: We've gotten jillions of different Maces, all virtually identical from a visual standpoint. Boring.
* Obi-Wan Kenobi: Ditto.
* Anakin Skywalker: Ditto again.
* Yoda: Another dumb lightsaber-dueling Yoda figure. The "Yoda the super-awesome invincible lightsaber master" concept has been played so much that I'm sick of seeing it.
* Super Battle Droid: There's nothing new they can do with this figure, other than make it super-articulated with opening-forearm blasting feature. If it has neither of these features, it's a waste of plastic.
* Chewbacca: I'm interested to see what they do with this figure. Will they make it Ep. 3 specific? Or is it just another Chewie?
* Clone Trooper: Cool pose... I'm hoping it's the new design. If not, I hope it's the SA Clone Trooper. If neither... it's a waste of plastic.
* R2-D2: See Chewbacca.
* General Grievous: It looks similar to the preview version, but without the cloak (it does includes a spoiler action feature, though).
* Grievous's henchman: I love the henchman design. I think this guy will be great for army builders.
I think I'll end up getting the Wookiee Warrior and General Grievous from the preview wave, but only Chewie, the henchman, and the Clone Trooper from the first wave.
By the way, I like the new card design, although I'm concerned that Vader is lost behind the bubble. Also, given the domed bubbles, it will be a bee-eye-itch for MOC collectors to store them.
I think the preview wave is great:
* Tion Medon: A neat, ghoulish alien.
* R4-G9: The copper astromech design that the fans voted for waaay back in the pre-production days of Ep. 3.
* General Grievous: The new villian that we've seen in the Clone Wars TV episodes.
* Wookiee Warrior: I love it!
Overall, I think this wave is more interesting than the Ep. 2 preview wave. Zam was boring even in the preview assortment, and was the Ep. 2 preview astromech even in the movie? Anyway, I'm really looking forward to getting Grievous and the Wookiee.
The first ROTS assortment doesn't look all that fun, though:
* Mace Windu: We've gotten jillions of different Maces, all virtually identical from a visual standpoint. Boring.
* Obi-Wan Kenobi: Ditto.
* Anakin Skywalker: Ditto again.
* Yoda: Another dumb lightsaber-dueling Yoda figure. The "Yoda the super-awesome invincible lightsaber master" concept has been played so much that I'm sick of seeing it.
* Super Battle Droid: There's nothing new they can do with this figure, other than make it super-articulated with opening-forearm blasting feature. If it has neither of these features, it's a waste of plastic.
* Chewbacca: I'm interested to see what they do with this figure. Will they make it Ep. 3 specific? Or is it just another Chewie?
* Clone Trooper: Cool pose... I'm hoping it's the new design. If not, I hope it's the SA Clone Trooper. If neither... it's a waste of plastic.
* R2-D2: See Chewbacca.
* General Grievous: It looks similar to the preview version, but without the cloak (it does includes a spoiler action feature, though).
* Grievous's henchman: I love the henchman design. I think this guy will be great for army builders.
I think I'll end up getting the Wookiee Warrior and General Grievous from the preview wave, but only Chewie, the henchman, and the Clone Trooper from the first wave.
By the way, I like the new card design, although I'm concerned that Vader is lost behind the bubble. Also, given the domed bubbles, it will be a bee-eye-itch for MOC collectors to store them.
Edited by Tortle, 16 November 2004 - 09:41 AM.
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Keep in mind that only Tion Medon and R4-G9 are from the preview wave. Obi-Wan and Mace are from the first ROTS wave. If you notice, the back of their cards feature different figures.
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The first ROTS assortment doesn't look all that fun, though:
* Mace Windu: We've gotten jillions of different Maces, all virtually identical from a visual standpoint. Boring.
* Obi-Wan Kenobi: Ditto.
* Anakin Skywalker: Ditto again.
* Yoda: Another dumb lightsaber-dueling Yoda figure. The "Yoda the super-awesome invincible lightsaber master" concept has been played so much that I'm sick of seeing it.
* Super Battle Droid: There's nothing new they can do with this figure, other than make it super-articulated with opening-forearm blasting feature. If it has neither of these features, it's a waste of plastic.
* Chewbacca: I'm interested to see what they do with this figure. Will they make it Ep. 3 specific? Or is it just another Chewie?
* Clone Trooper: Cool pose... I'm hoping it's the new design. If not, I hope it's the SA Clone Trooper. If neither... it's a waste of plastic.
* R2-D2: See Chewbacca.
* General Grievous: It looks similar to the preview version, but without the cloak (it does includes a spoiler action feature, though).
* Grievous's henchman: I love the henchman design. I think this guy will be great for army builders.
Oops. My emotions took over. I guess I stopped reading...and thinking.I have to agree with everything you said, and slink away to lick my stupidity wounds.
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Galactic Hunter has posted some great images of the first wave. I don't think there are any spoilers in the images (at least, none that weren't revealed in the trailer), unless their accessories have some signifigance.
Obi-Wan
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Truthfully, I'm pretty uninspired. There's really nothing new or interesting happening with any of these figures. I'm disappointed with Chewie. There's nothing about the figure that makes it specific to ROTS. And that paint job is atrocious. It looks like he vomitted all over his fur.
There are some interesting figures shown on the card backs, but since they contain spoilers in the text, I posted a spoiler-free cardback below (I also blocked out Grievous since that figure is somewhat of a spoiler, too). I think Grievous' Bodyguard, Clone Trooper, and Darth Vader look cool. I'm hoping Vader is ROTS-specific, though... maybe with Frankenstein-table action?
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Truthfully, I'm pretty uninspired. There's really nothing new or interesting happening with any of these figures. I'm disappointed with Chewie. There's nothing about the figure that makes it specific to ROTS. And that paint job is atrocious. It looks like he vomitted all over his fur.
There are some interesting figures shown on the card backs, but since they contain spoilers in the text, I posted a spoiler-free cardback below (I also blocked out Grievous since that figure is somewhat of a spoiler, too). I think Grievous' Bodyguard, Clone Trooper, and Darth Vader look cool. I'm hoping Vader is ROTS-specific, though... maybe with Frankenstein-table action?
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Posted 19 November 2004 - 08:24 AM
Thanks, Nate! I wanted to see these images but I was worried about seeing something in the text.
As usually you’re right on. But I wouldn’t hold your breath for a ROTS Vader…at least not in wave 1. The first wave of movie figures usually has basic figures with action features. If you’re going to get a Frankenstein-Vader, then it’s probably going to come in a later wave. And I have a feeling we are going to see plenty of Vader after this movie. In fact I think we’ll see so much Vader that will long for a Maul.
The thing that truly excites me the most is the Clonetrooper. They usually overstock the first wave, so hopefully there will be enough Clonetroopers for everyone. But leave it to Hasbro to short pack this figure.
As usually you’re right on. But I wouldn’t hold your breath for a ROTS Vader…at least not in wave 1. The first wave of movie figures usually has basic figures with action features. If you’re going to get a Frankenstein-Vader, then it’s probably going to come in a later wave. And I have a feeling we are going to see plenty of Vader after this movie. In fact I think we’ll see so much Vader that will long for a Maul.
The thing that truly excites me the most is the Clonetrooper. They usually overstock the first wave, so hopefully there will be enough Clonetroopers for everyone. But leave it to Hasbro to short pack this figure.
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Posted 19 November 2004 - 09:09 AM
In case you were wondering, this thread is the most posted to on the board, lol.
That new chewie looks stupid. Like he went chest first down a heap of wookie shizznit.
That new chewie looks stupid. Like he went chest first down a heap of wookie shizznit.
