Star Wars 6" Black Series Discussion Thread

pig iron grenadier · 01-29-2013, 06:10 PM

Hah....

Black Swan · 01-29-2013, 06:16 PM

Man I want these!

Gonna have to kick something off the shelf for room.

Once you go black...

Jmacq1 · 01-29-2013, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Star_Wars_Paul

I'm curious why this cat wasn't kept in the bag for TF in 2 weeks....

I suspect it was a combination of three things:

1. Making sure to get the information out there first before being scooped (maybe by someone who saw behind the curtain so to speak at UK Toy Fair). I wouldn't quite call Rebelscum's "rumor report" a scoop since they're close enough with the Big H that it was probably deliberate.

2. Some stealth marketing synergy with the recent announcement of J.J. Abrams as the director of Episode VII. Star Wars is news again, why not keep that train rolling?

3. It's a big enough announcement to warrant it's own "thing." Plus (and perhaps foremost) it gives collectors a bit of "good news" in the wake of the Droid Factory cancellation announcement (and even more recent the cancellation of the further 3D conversions).

boff123 · 01-29-2013, 07:16 PM

oh god another scale to deal. i have most if not all in the small scale. no need to collect the same guys again.

JokerFC · 01-29-2013, 08:08 PM

whoo boy...........hard to ignore.there are certain characters I never pass let them be Lego,plush whatever.

Darth Maul is one of those.......

pig iron grenadier · 01-29-2013, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JokerFC

whoo boy...........hard to ignore.there are certain characters I never pass let them be Lego,plush whatever.

Darth Maul is one of those.......

Más é do thoil é

homer_sapien · 01-29-2013, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Star_Wars_Paul

I'm curious why this cat wasn't kept in the bag for TF in 2 weeks....

Tease now then show all 4 from the wave at TF plus maybe if the wave 1 release date is pretty close maybe a mention of who will be in wave 2.

Star_Wars_Paul · 01-29-2013, 09:44 PM

Can't wait for 2/9!

I'll "live post" like I did last year....

BEAM · 01-29-2013, 09:56 PM

Definitely excited for this. I do expect photos of wave 1 and a line-up of wave 2 at Toy Fair. I'm glad to see they're putting the level of articulation collectors enjoy rather than cheapening out on 5 POA for the 12" figures. I'm an old school guy and still have some of my original 12" figures. I'd have been all over better sculpted and articulated 12" but I can see Hasbro not going there so as not to compete with Sideshow and Hot Toys.

I never thought I'd be excited for a Pilot Luke but Hasbro has stepped up big time. It's the shot Star Wars needs to re-energize the old school collectors.

Star_Wars_Paul · 01-29-2013, 10:19 PM

I've always been surprised that back in he day Hasbro NEVER used the super articulated 12" Joe Buck for the SW figures.

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01-29-2013, 07:05 PM	#23
Jmacq1 Crimson Nerd Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 11,721	Quote: Originally Posted by Star_Wars_Paul I'm curious why this cat wasn't kept in the bag for TF in 2 weeks.... I suspect it was a combination of three things: 1. Making sure to get the information out there first before being scooped (maybe by someone who saw behind the curtain so to speak at UK Toy Fair). I wouldn't quite call Rebelscum's "rumor report" a scoop since they're close enough with the Big H that it was probably deliberate. 2. Some stealth marketing synergy with the recent announcement of J.J. Abrams as the director of Episode VII. Star Wars is news again, why not keep that train rolling? 3. It's a big enough announcement to warrant it's own "thing." Plus (and perhaps foremost) it gives collectors a bit of "good news" in the wake of the Droid Factory cancellation announcement (and even more recent the cancellation of the further 3D conversions). __________________ My B/S/T List My Feedback

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