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07-19-2018, 10:39 PM | #20241 |
I just want foam gliders.
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No kidding... fans complained about Rose being superfluous, Holdo was a completely unneeded character. I like actress Laura Dern... but wow, this character was laaaaammmeee!
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07-20-2018, 01:19 AM | #20242 |
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It's give and take.If a women's studies professor is the ante to get a Range Trooper, then I can accept that. It's not like I have to buy Captain Buzzkill in order to build a squad of range troopers.
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07-20-2018, 02:27 AM | #20243 |
retro O-rings, baby!
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I’m looking forward to getting a couple Aphra’s when wave 3 comes out, and seeing if I can make a good Rebel Fleet Trooper out of her. Seems like it should just be a matter of paint, a helmet and blaster, maybe a change of head sculpt.
Still really excited to see what Hasbro reveals tomorrow in 3.75... And the news of Clone Wars coming back ALREADY makes this a great SDCC, even if the reveals tomorrow (I believe the panel is at 1 PM, PST) are disappointing. But I bet they will show some good new stuff too... |
07-20-2018, 03:51 AM | #20244 |
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I have yet to see the movie, so I know nothing about Holdo's character, but in principle I appreciate the figure. If only character slots weren't so limited, there would probably be no real reason to complain.
I'm personally kind of surprised they just don't keep the most popular army builders in rotation year in and year out. They literally cannot make enough classic Stormtroopers to meet demand, but why not at least try?
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07-20-2018, 05:49 AM | #20245 |
retro O-rings, baby!
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Agreed as far as proven winners like the OT stormies. Too bad they didn’t vary the FO stormies with vests or TR-8R gear, in which case they’d be doing a heck of a lot more business.
On Holdo, I’m willing to defend her character, no problem. She’s a good foil for Poe, who originally wasn’t planned to survive TFA and needed more of an arc, and the stuff she teaches him is sorely needed. If the issue is just the clothing, I suppose one can debate whether doubling up on the lesson about not judging by appearances (her and her plan) is worth the visual downgrade from stylish uniform to simple dress, but it’s her personality and goals/accomplishments that count. However, as a figure, it’s a little daunting to think of her coming out as a single-packed option. She has turned out to be on the unpopular side, so there may be real risk of clogging shelves, even if she doesn’t necessarily deserve it. Personally I would have put her and Kaydel Ko, aka Lt Connix, aka Carrie’s daughter, in the blu-ray release 4-pack. Last edited by books; 07-20-2018 at 05:52 AM.. |
07-20-2018, 05:57 AM | #20246 |
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And Ackbar!
He should have proposed the plan with the Raddus, even if he didn’t carry it out, and if RJ didn’t want him on Crait, the were plenty of other options, compared to what happened. That’s another thing compounding the problems people are having with her & the movie. (Personally I respect the movie and mostly like the ST, but am sad about Luke) |
07-20-2018, 06:51 PM | #20247 |
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SDCC 2018 Gallery - Hasbro Star Wars Black Series Friday Reveals - The Toyark - News
It looks like more star wars stuff got revealed. I only skimmed through, so I might have missed some things. Scarif trooper is getting reissued so I guess someone is happy. Black Series Archive Line Is Coming In 2018! | Jedi Temple Archives Some older 6 inch black series figures are getting reissued. |
07-20-2018, 09:07 PM | #20248 |
retro O-rings, baby!
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Most important reveal for me:
a GREAT original trilogy style Stormtrooper in the vintage line, with the head from the Rogue One 5POA! Yes!! FINALLY a top quality stormie who can be posed! Might be the first time I ever consider a case, lol. We also learned that there will be three new Vintage waves between new year’s and the end of summer, a faster pace than last year. Four figures in the Jan wave, likely five in the next two. (Although they specifically said that # of figures per wave is not 100% settled yet.) Upcoming 2019 vintage figures include Lando (Solo), the new OT Stormtrooper, Yakface, Klaatu, and a Rogue One style Death Star Gunner, as well as rereleases of Darth Revan, Praetorian Guard, and the Scarif Stormtrooper. Human figures will get the photorealistic technology starting next year. Several more surprises still to be unveiled at later cons. No announcements of 5 POA figures, although we did get a look at some of the Solo figures coming late this year. No vehicles announced either, put there will be a pair of playsets, Kessel and Vandor, ie the refinery planet and the train robbery from Solo. There was good news for sixers too, but that’s a different thread. Last edited by books; 07-20-2018 at 09:40 PM.. |
07-20-2018, 09:13 PM | #20249 |
retro O-rings, baby!
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Also a general note: Hasbro spent $$$ to miniaturize the photorealistic technology for 3.75. To me that STRONGLY implies they are planning to keep the license. They would not be investing if their skepticism about the future was that high.
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07-20-2018, 09:20 PM | #20250 |
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3.75 Darth revan is being re-released? I thought I never would get this. Heh still may not. What about bossk?
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