EPISODE III Collecting and Toy Thread

[T-bone]

http://www.behindthetoys.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6997

[Horse_Head]

I like the Anakin with the gloved hand ... Spiffy!

[T-bone]

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[T-bone]

Emperor Palpatine - With Lightsaber - Force action - LOVE IT

[T-bone]

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[Frendon]

I don't get why the clonetrooper has the ep2 look, ???

[T-bone]

maybe there are some in the film that look that way, eh?

[Frendon]

That´s what I was thinking, could be cool, the clone veterans still use their old uniforms, they have not being upgraded, and the new clones get the new improved versions at the clone "factory".

[T-bone]

Sorry Otis - we can't embed from other sites ...it steals bandwidth.

[cj790]

Anyone notice the GG figure with 3 lightsabers!

[T-bone]

Also try to post links to the original site as well so they can see where the pics come from. I don't like it when people just take things from my site and post them other places - especially text - so give the websites that work hard your visits as well.

[Otis_Frampton]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Sorry Otis - we can't embed from other sites ...it steals bandwidth. [/b][/quote]

Oops, sorry. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh.gif

Anyone notice the Boga lizard in that BK ad? Haven't seen that yet, I think.

-Otis

[Starhorse]

Sweet find T! I haven't seen that carded emperor figure yet. I'm really looking forward to these figures!

[T-bone]

I didn't find em.


Yea Otis - that's a first and cool that it's called a Boga - familiar name to SW Historians (check starwarz.com/starkiller)

[Kapit]

IT"S PALPY WITH A LIGHTSABER!!!

[Starhorse]

Ok this is on RebelCrumb style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif But it's some great pics of the sneak preview Episode III toys, which I imagine will be out sometime in March. Good pics of Anakins starfighter. But the really cool toy is the wookie blaster super soaker style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Enjoy!

http://www.collectinghq.com/im/0004883.jpg

[T-bone]

along with the link, can you please atach the pic? some people can't see certain sites from their jobs, etc. don't embed, attach a copy and make sure it's not more than about 600 pixels wide or so. thanks.

[Master Magnus]

Great pics! Sidious with his lightsabre is the best IMO.

[jedijaybird]

Originally posted by Frendon@Nov 17 2004, 10:30 AM
I don't get why the clonetrooper has the ep2 look, ???
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That is the EIII clonetrooper… the difference is the T-visor and the 2 circular ports at the bottom front on the helmet

[jedijaybird]

http://www.behindthetoys.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7007

Scroll down a bit to the Chewbacca card back… WOOKIEE RAGE!!!!!

[Otis_Frampton]

I like how the promotion for Ep3 seems to be including some OT stuff, as if to say "now that the complate saga is available, we're going to celebrate it (and hope you'll buy some crap)".

I've read some comments online, people saying that they were angry that OT footage was included in the Ep3 teaser. And the inference is that the PT really isn't part of the Saga, and how dare Lucas sully the OT by placing it side-by-side with these new films.

I just don't get it.

-Otis

[T-bone]

nice

[Prime Hunter]

Oooooh Uncle GL always after the quick buck...not a bad stradegy though there are ton of kids out there who probably haven't seen the OT and will be curious after this movie comes out and a few toys from the OT will get them hooked even faster....and turn them into another generation of star war junkies... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif

[Otis_Frampton]

Is that Vader, bottom middle?

I must admit, I haven't been a big fan of the PT toys in general. Some of the figuers are nice, but some are just horrible (AOTC toys had some weird figure sculpts). I'll end up buying the Ep3 figs, though. I'm hopelessly addicted.

I love the Clone Wars cartoons figures, though. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Can't wait for wave 2, with the animated version of Greivous.

-Otis

[jedijaybird]

Originally posted by Otis_Frampton@Nov 17 2004, 12:36 PM
Is that Vader, bottom middle?

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Yep

[Frendon]

Originally posted by jedijaybird+Nov 17 2004, 01:15 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jedijaybird @ Nov 17 2004, 01:15 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Frendon@Nov 17 2004, 10:30 AM
I don't get why the clonetrooper has the ep2 look, ???
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That is the EIII clonetrooper… the difference is the T-visor and the 2 circular ports at the bottom front on the helmet
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You are mistaken, I know how the ep3 clonetrooper looks, i'm referring to this pic:

http://www.behindthetoys.com/images/news/clone_3_mock1.jpg

that is the ep2 clonetrooper.

[jedijaybird]

You are right… although it is just a mock up, maybe the actual EPIII clonetrooper with be placed in instead. the only difference really is in the head

[Darth Vegas]

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[Darth Vegas]

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[jedijaybird]

^ Drop the hood!!!

[Justin]

So will there be a Darth Vader figure of him before the duel and the dip in the lava? With the yellow eyes?

[jedijaybird]

On the back of the R4-G9 Snak Preview figure's card it says…

R4-G9 is an astromech droid that accompanies Obi-Wan Kenobi on a mission to the SINK HOLE PLANET of Utapau, where Obi-Wan hopes to destroy General Grievous, the supreme commander of the Separatist droid armies.

Has anyone yet heard of Utapau being a sink hole planet?

[T-bone]

The EP3 call sheets refer to a Utapau sink hole.

I did a report on the call sheets a while back - have a looky.

[jedijaybird]

I wonder if Utapau is anything like Doug Chiang's renderings he did for his personal project Robota. It too is a sink hole planet

[Starhorse]

Originally posted by jedijaybird@Nov 18 2004, 11:58 AM
I wonder if Utapau is anything like Doug Chiang's renderings he did for his personal project Robota. It too is a sink hole planet
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Perhaps... However, I don't believe the planet will have any doug chiang influences this time around. As I believe he didn't work for the art dept. on episode III.

[brookie]

obi wan - with SLASHING ACTION!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/saber.gif

i really like the packaging.

[victrix]

Doesn't Sidious look bizarre? Not like ROTJ Sidious at all. Or for that matter the Teaser Tariler Sidious. He looks like the new ESB Emperor - which is far from encouraging.

[Starhorse]

Originally posted by victrix@Nov 18 2004, 02:36 PM
Doesn't Sidious look bizarre? Not like ROTJ Sidious at all. Or for that matter the Teaser Tariler Sidious. He looks like the new ESB Emperor - which is far from encouraging.
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I must be crazy, but I really can't tell much of a difference in the new ESB emperor and the original rotj one. I was surprised to see so many complaints actually.

[Kapit]

Originally posted by victrix@Nov 18 2004, 04:36 PM
Doesn't Sidious look bizarre? Not like ROTJ Sidious at all. Or for that matter the Teaser Tariler Sidious. He looks like the new ESB Emperor - which is far from encouraging.
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you have to remember, it's a toy, it's not going to be a spot-on likeness

if you mean the pic of him on the packaging, ROTS is, what, 29 ears b4 ROTJ? i know i won;t look the same in 29 years....

[jedijaybird]

Rebelscum.com and starwars-universe.com have a list of ROTS figure that "confirms" and few interesting items:
Among them… Tarkin, Captain Antilles, and Anakin as Vader with hood and cloak (so IS Anakin dubbed Vader before he dons the suit)

http://www.rebelscum.com/article.asp?i=87788

http://www.starwars-universe.com/fiche_actu2.asp?ac_id=4207

[Master Magnus]

Yes, and they also confirms a Polis Massa alien. Could this be the system where Padmé gives birth to the twins?

[jedijaybird]

I believe so

[Starhorse]

Man I wish it was february so we could see pics of these toys from Toyfair! I wonder if we'll be seeing a list of the vehicles and any other kinds of toys that Hasbro is making soon.

[jedijaybird]

Anakin's Jedi Starfighter as a Sneak Preview Vehicle but the actual EIII list will probably hit next week or the following… toy news seems to be coming in pretty steady

[Starhorse]

Yeah, I've noticed that. And it's really exciting. I always love seeing the new toys for a movie year. I hope to see pics of a wookie catamaran and things like Grevious' speeder big wheel thing.

[Otis_Frampton]

Holy crap!!!

http://www.rebelscum.com/article.asp?i=87788

Clone Wars Animated:

Anakin Skywalker (Battle Damage)
ARC Trooper Captain
Asajj Ventress
Clone Trooper (repainted in blue, red, and yellow)
Durge
General Grievous
Mace Windu
Obi-Wan Kenobi

Unleashed Figues:

Anakin Skywalker
Asajj Ventress
Darth Vader
General Grievous
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Palpatine vs. Yoda

Action Figures:

Aayla Secura
Anakin Skywalker
Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader transform
Bail Organa
Captain Antilles
Chewbacca
Clone Trooper
Clone Trooper Gunner
Clone Trooper Pilot
Count Dooku
Darth Vader
Darth Vader's Medical Droid
Destroyer Droid
Emperor Palpatine
General Grievous
Grievous's Bodyguard
Han Solo(?)
Ki-Adi-Mundi
Luke Skywalker (?)
Luminara Unduli
Mace Windu
Mas Amedda
Mon Calamari Senator
Neimoidian Warrior
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi (Red Leader)
Padmé Amidala (Skywalker)
Saesee Tiin
Senator Ask Aak
Senator Palpatine
Special Ops Clone Trooper
Super Battle Droid
Tado
Tarkin
To Baccarr
Utapauian Warrior
Wookiee Warrior
Yoda

Deluxe Figures:

Clone Trooper Army
Crab Droid
Darth Vader and Operating Table
General Grievous
Jetpack Clone Trooper
Spider Droid
Stass Allie and Speeder Bike
Yoda

Playsets/Screen Scenes:

Federation Cruiser (Anakin Skywalker vs. Count Dooku)
Senate Chamber (Palpatine vs. Mace Windu)
Utapau (Obi-Wan vs. Grievous' Bodyguard)

Talk about some confirmed spoilers, here.

-Otis

[Otis_Frampton]

This is the best one yet:

From http://www.starwars-universe.com/fiche_actu2.asp?ac_id=4207

Anakin as Vador with hood and cloak

Wow.

-Otis

[T-bone]

LOL - Han Solo? Captain Antilles?
I think they might be mixing up new and old in that list but man some great stuff.

[T-bone]

Clone Wars animated - Janvier:
- Grievous
- Arc Trooper
- Clone Trooper with Color Redeco (il y aura trois versions : bleu, rouge, jaune)
- Anakin New
- Obi-Wan Kenobi
- Durge
- Asajj Ventress
- Mace


500th Figure - Darth Vader in mediatation chamber - Juillet


Unleashed Revenge of the Sith :
> Vague 1 - Avril
- Anakin (vs Obi-Wan)
- Obiwan (vs Anakin) : les deux feraient-ils un mini diorama ?
- Grevious
> Vague 2 - Juin
- Darth Vader NEW
- Asajj Ventress
- Palpatine / Yoda : un duo énorme et je n'ose pas imaginer la taille du blister !


3" playset
> Vague 1 - Avril
- Palpatine in senate chamber (Mace vs Emperor)
- Federation Cruiser (Anakin vs Dooku)
> Vague 2 - Avril
- Utapau : Obi-Wan vs Grevious bodyguard


Fig assortiment1 - Vague3 - Mai
- Mission Specific Clone Trooper
- Clone Trooper Pilot
- Palpatine
- Grevious


Gig assortiment1 - Vague4 - Juin
- Super Articulated Clone Trooper
- Neimodian Warrior
- Wookie warrior
- Destroyer Droid


Fig assortiment1 - Vague5 - Août
- R2D2 electronic
- Commander Baccarr
- Anakin as Vador with hood and cloak


Fig assortiment1 - Vague6 - Octobre
- Turbo Tank driver
- Flea Rider
- Obi-Wan red leader pilot


Action Figures - Vague2 - Juillet
- Clone Trooper
- Mace Windu
- Chewbacca


Action Figures - Vague3 - Juillet
- Luke Skywalker
- Han Solo
- Darth Vader


Action figures - Vague4 - Août
- Yoda
- Emperor


Assortiment2 - Vague2 - Avril
- Ki Adi Mundi NEW
- Saesse Tiin NEW
- Luminanra Unduli NEW
- Aayla Secura NEW


Fig assortiment2 - Vague3 - Juin
- Vader's medical droid, tri droid new
- AT TE Gunner
- Polis Massa alien
- Mas Ameda NEW


Fig assortiment2 - Vague4 - Juillet
- Tarkin
- Alien Senator Ask Aak
- Alien Senator Mon Calamari


Fig Assortiment2 - Vague5 - Septembre
- Captain Antilles NEW
- Tado new
- Utapauian Warrior


Deluxe figure - Vague2 - Avril
- Grevious 4 blade attack


Deluxe Figures - Vague3 - Mai
- Yoda on can sell
- Droid/Vader operating table
- Mission Specefic Clone Trooper with Jet pack
- Vulture Droid


Deluxe Figures - Vague 4 - ???
- 3 pack of Clone Trooper
- Stass Alie with speeder bike
- Crab Droid (from utapau)
- Spider Droid with bigger gun

[maddog62]

Wow!

[Prime Hunter]

Because we are talking about Star Wars merchandice and advertising and blah...blah..blah I thought this would be the approbriate forum to make everyone aware ESPN is running commercials with Star Wars characters...its pretty funny...but I just thought it was ironic, then it again it might not be, that they are airing this commerical with ESPIII coming out

[bigscreensatellite]

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geez...i dont reckon my bank balance will be able to stretch to even half of these....and if it did, i bet we only get the first couple of waves here in the UK...

the last set here we had was the Clone Wars wave one (only) & 8 Figures from the OTC figures in TRU and that was it...the rest were straight to comic shops etc...no other major stores stock star wars stuff any more...

i think we will get a big inital push here of merchandise then it'll fade away...but i'm still gonna be queing at TRU at midnight like last time to get the fresh pick of the cases (when TRU staff just left the fresh cases on the floor and let the SW fans pick what they wanted - which was nice) ....style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

btw....

anyone else notice that way cool Super-D 'Anakin in Vader' mini figure T-bone highlighted?

[T-bone]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...5936421213&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2476&item=5936421213&rd=1)

[T-bone]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...5936691888&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50263&item=5936691888&rd=1)

[T-bone]

here's a custom some dude made: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...5936426269&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2476&item=5936426269&rd=1)

[jedijaybird]

Check out Galactichunter.com they have a photo of the Palpatine in "transformation -mode" wielding his trusty blade…

he has apparently "dropped the hood"

[T-bone]

http://www.galactichunter.com/ubbthreads/s...sb=5&o=&fpart=1 (http://www.galactichunter.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=ROTS&Number=89415&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1)

[T-bone]

nice one.

[T-bone]

Yep - that's cool. There's a scene where Palp reveals himself to Mace and it looks like they go at it. Palpatine at some point loses his control to hide his identity or just decides to go for it - one or the other. Either way, it's cool.

[T-bone]

http://www.galactichunter.com/photo.asp?im...Grievous_02.jpg (http://www.galactichunter.com/photo.asp?image=absolutenm/articlefiles/3633-SPGrievous_02.jpg)

Grievous trained by Dooku - neat!

[T-bone]

http://www.iesb.net/movies2/movie102604.php

[Justin]

Oh man, that's awesome.

[Rranzok]

That be awesome right there, mhhhmmm....Too bad my game life revolves around Halo 2...

[Kapit]

hehe, that game looks like it could be pretty fun


i now have the sudden urge to go buy legos.....

[P-Ray]

http://www.iesb.net/movies2/movie112204.php

[LordSW]

Cant wait for the SW LEGO Game.

Should be awesome. Plus its coming out in April a whole month earlier then the Lucasarts game.

Spoilers style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/chortle.gif

Above- Nice Pics, Good Job

[Otis_Frampton]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Yep - that's cool. There's a scene where Palp reveals himself to Mace and it looks like they go at it. Palpatine at some point loses his control to hide his identity or just decides to go for it - one or the other. Either way, it's cool. [/b][/quote]

So, from that image of Palps, it's clear that the Sidious with saber we saw in the trailer is from the duel with Yoda and not from the Mace duel.

Hey T, looks like the image I did, doesn't it? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

-Otis

[T-bone]

EXACTLY - and that's why I love it. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Kapit]

cool, that palpy one looks pretty sweet!

[T-bone]

http://www.starwarz.com/tbone/images/fan_a...ton_palp_01.gif (http://www.starwarz.com/tbone/images/fan_art/otis_frampton/otis_frampton_palp_01.gif)

[jedijaybird]

^ linky no worky

[goodwije]

maybe its me but that link isnt workin'

EDIT: guess not style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[T-bone]

hang on

[T-bone]

Created by Otis Frampton: (click to see animation)

[Otis_Frampton]

Man, I can't believe how right we got it.

-Otis

[T-bone]

we? I never picked up a pen that i remember...

[Kapit]

wow, otis, you got it almost spot on! nice!

[maddog62]

I had that picture as my desktop about a year and a half ago. Otis is the man. I love his style.

[Starhorse]

So does anyone have any idea when the ep III teaser toys should be out? I seem to recall the episode II teasers out around february or march.

[LordSW]

Febuary the preview toys are coming out.

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http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/t...d=3643&zoneid=2 (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3643&zoneid=2)

[Kapit]

awesome, that'll be pretty sweet

[jedijaybird]

Aren't you a little short for a sith lord?

[jedijaybird]

Behindthetoys.com has close-up scans of the Chewy card front and back showing in greater detail the first 12 ROTS figs.

http://behindthetoys.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7015

[Kapit]

aweseome, greivous has four arms and four sabers, WOOO!

[jedijaybird]

Here is a composition using the upcoming ROTS Palp/Sidious (colorized) and the Saga Collection Mace Windu depicting their (what will sure to be epic) confrontation.

[Starhorse]

Haha, that episode 2 mace figure was sooo goofy. He looks like he's smiling and having a great time fighting ol palapatine. Not to diss your composition though JJbird, you did a great job! It's not your fault hasbro sculpted a goofy smily face on mace style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[jedijaybird]

Thanks… maybe I'll clone the first mace mouth on there… the one with it open like he's yelling

[Rranzok]

question: On the toy spoiler list, it says as a deluxe figure, there is a Clone Trooper w/ a jetpack, and also in the Art of Revenge it shows a Troopero w/ a jetpack. So, will we be seeing the jetpack back in action for sure?

[jedijaybird]

My bet is yes… they will probably be flying all over the place in various ground/air battles

[jedijaybird]

Full-on ROTS Vader preview at Galactic Hunter

http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/t...d=3651&zoneid=2 (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3651&zoneid=2)

http://www.galactichunter.com/absoluteig/g...categoryid=3489 (http://www.galactichunter.com/absoluteig/gallery.asp?categoryid=3489)

[endoverclothing]

lightsaber attack? Maybe we will see vader use his saber?

[jedijaybird]

Painted ROTS Count Dooku at Galactic Hunter.com. Red is the new black with the sith this year apparently


http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/t...d=3659&zoneid=2 (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3659&zoneid=2)

[cj790]

^ Cool. 'Bout time Georgey expanded his palette.

[Starhorse]

Hey folks, looks like GH updated with some prototype pics of the new episode III Galactic Hero's" Check em out, very cool, and cute!

http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/t...d=3676&zoneid=2 (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3676&zoneid=2)

[Kapit]

everything looks pretty sweet, and i like dooku's new cape, looks pretty cool

[bigscreensatellite]

this is excellent - my daughter loves these....i dig the new Grievious figure

[JedI-LegionarY]

w00t im loving the new action figures, when i buy the grievious wit the 4 light sabers dat mean i will have extra for my other figures! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif ,but of course i won't open them. man i love how the new clone troopers looks like. i will collect them all! muwhahahahah style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue2.gif

[JediBendu]

Originally posted by Starhorse@Nov 30 2004, 05:16 PM
Hey folks, looks like GH updated with some prototype pics of the new episode III Galactic Hero's" Check em out, very cool, and cute!

http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/t...d=3676&zoneid=2 (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3676&zoneid=2)
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*lol* Yoda looks like a Cabbage Patch Kid style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[The Prism]

LEGO Sith lords collection on eBay, INCLUDING Ep. III cloaked Anakin!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...5939568513&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=19009&item=5939568513&rd=1)

[jedijaybird]

Hasbro Updates with Sneak Preview availability dates and a great shot of Anakin's Jedi Starfighter

http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/pl/page.new.../dn/default.cfm (http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/pl/page.news/id.1123/dn/default.cfm)

[Kapit]

great pics! i like the starfighter, maybe i'l start collecting vehicles again....

[bigscreensatellite]

these figures get better every year.... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif


i know the vintage figures have a place in our hearts but...these absolutely rock...

imagine the vintage figures being released now...there would be uproar...

like LFL, Hasbro have moved with the times and these figures are awesome - and are must haves as usual...

i just hate hasbro - they release waaaay tooo much good stuff

[Kapit]

Originally posted by bigscreensatellite@Dec 3 2004, 02:59 PM
i just hate hasbro - they release waaaay tooo much good stuff
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LMAO!!!!!!

i agree, there's so much cool stuff they put out, it's awesome

[Darth Darthy]

That JSF2 is really growing on me. It's just a cockpit with a couple small wings stuck on. Kinda like a speeder. And unlike the Kenner/Hasbro X-Wing, doesn't look like a super-deformed version.

[T-bone]

http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/t...d=3699&zoneid=2 (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3699&zoneid=2)

[jedijaybird]

ROTS Clone Trooper Carded

http://www.galactichunter.com/photo.asp?im...4-rotsclone.jpg (http://www.galactichunter.com/photo.asp?image=absoluteNm/articlefiles/3704-rotsclone.jpg)

ROTS Battle Droid Carded (cool Kashyyyk base)

http://www.galactichunter.com/photo.asp?im...3703-rotsbd.jpg (http://www.galactichunter.com/photo.asp?image=absoluteNm/articlefiles/3703-rotsbd.jpg)

[Kapit]

as usual, the clones look awesome

the droid does have that nifty base though

[T-bone]

http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/t...d=3714&zoneid=2 (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3714&zoneid=2)

[LegendoftheJedi]

What planet do you think that R4 is showing?

[T-bone]

utapau

[Starhorse]

GH updated with a nice unconfirmed list of ep III toys. Some of the items on there haven't been mentioned yet, but there are toys that have been mentioned that aren't on the list. Have a look:

http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/t...d=3719&zoneid=2 (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3719&zoneid=2)

[T-bone]

very nice

GRIEVOUS WHEEL BIKE

I guess that's what they're calling it, Darthy.

[Starhorse]

Originally posted by T'bone@Dec 9 2004, 12:19 PM
very nice

GRIEVOUS WHEEL BIKE

I guess that's what they're calling it, Darthy.
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Has there been any official pics of this vehicle yet? I think i've only seen fan renderings.

[T-bone]

there's one rendered in the video game trailer

[jedijaybird]

Galactic Hunter updates with hi-res photos of the Battle Droid

Note: all new character figs are on the back

http://www.galactichunter.com/absoluteig/g...2&box=&shownew= (http://www.galactichunter.com/absoluteig/gallery.asp?action=viewimage&categoryid=3496&text=&imageid=12822&box=&shownew=)

[T-bone]

nice!

[Starhorse]

Ooo sweet! Check out the pregnant padme figure! I love collection 2 figures, they always have good articulation. Nice to see we'll be getting some non action feature versions of some of the AOTC Jedi.

[Darth Darthy]

Hmm, Grievous Wheel Bike. Surely it'll change or have some technical name. Only a nerd would know what a T-47 is but that isn't printed on the toy box either.

Oh yeah. And this is cool too.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/DarthDarthy/Grievous_Figure.jpg

[jedijaybird]

F.Y.I:

T-47 is printed on both modern Snowspeeder boxes (Power of the Force & Power of the Jedi versions) in the "File Card" descriptive copy

[Darth Darthy]

Bah. Well it didn't used to be.

[T-bone]

Geek Geek!!!!!

[jedijaybird]

^ …and damn proud of it!!!

[endoverclothing]

I noticed the royal gaurds are still blue. Maybe they arent laying on the ground with yoda walks in the room ready to beat some @$$ in the trailer. That GG looks awesome. I cant wait to get it.

[Darth Holmes]

Originally posted by endoverclothing@Dec 10 2004, 01:56 PM
I noticed the royal gaurds are still blue. Maybe they arent laying on the ground with yoda walks in the room ready to beat some @$$ in the trailer. That GG looks awesome. I cant wait to get it.
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The Senate Guards are Blue, Palpatines Royal Guards are Red. Same as AOTC. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/xmas.gif

Cool, new emoticons!

[endoverclothing]

my mistake.

[jedijaybird]

Hi-res ROTS Clone Trooper shots – note the interchangeable shoulder armor with OT Galactic Empire logo

http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/t...d=3733&zoneid=2 (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3733&zoneid=2)

[Kapit]

WOO HOO! pics of the clones!

[Darth Darthy]

They look a bit odd. His shoulders a big balls.

[T-bone]

^ didn't sound good.

[endoverclothing]

yea I dont like it to much. To bulky.

[Edgeomatic]

I like the helmet for the clonetrooper. The Mace Windu one has Force lightning on his shoulder..... hmmmmmmm wonder who's that from. The Palpatine with the lightsaber looks insane.

[Starhorse]

New boxed pix up on the wookie super soaker toy at Galactichunter.com
http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/t...d=3743&zoneid=2 (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3743&zoneid=2)

So check out the pictures of chewie on the box. Whats up with his fingers being more visible now? I'm sure I can get used to it, but it's just kinda weird, because as I recall you never really saw any fingers on him in the otc.

[T-bone]

He had em - just more hair. Hey - as I get older more hair creeps into areas I don't want it to style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
hehe

[Starhorse]

I wonder if thats what they're going for, and if some of the wookies will have hairier hands or whatever. It really isn't that big of a deal, the rest of chewie looks exactly the way I remember him. It's fabulous!

[Darth Darthy]

I had a TPM super soaker. It was absolute rubbish. Only cost £2 though.

[brookie]

im totally getting that super soaker

[T-bone]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...5943967046&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2476&item=5943967046&rd=1)

[Starhorse]

Originally posted by T'bone@Dec 20 2004, 11:55 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...5943967046&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2476&item=5943967046&rd=1)
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Heh, I wouldn't pay for some guy to ship me stuff as it's released. Movie years are one of the only times you can actually find pretty much everything you want at the stores.

Btw found a cool new pic of the other Lego Preview set - clone walker style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

http://www.rebelscum.com/article.asp?i=88396

I'd love to see a render of what this will look like in reality on the big screen. Or I'd atleast settle for a picture of the Hasbro toy version style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[bigscreensatellite]

^^i agree - even if these guys do get everything of the first 28 figures - it is almost certain (even here in the UK) the first wave of figures always hits the shelves in plentiful numbers (and at $10 a piece plus shipping its a bit steep)

...IMO it wont be hard to get the first 28 figures...(and i'd be wary of buying from someone with a low '10' rating...even if they are all positive....)

i mean, in reality, i could do the same auction because, i could, in theory get hold of the first 28 figures and sell them two months in advance and then ship them when i get them...even if it too all of next year...

its a nice idea...but this guy doesn't have the stock YET!

i don't doubt the validity of the guy but i would wonder why someone would pay $280 upfront for nothing for at least two months and no guarentee of when the shipment will be completed....

[jedijaybird]

Blue Senate Guard –
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...7942599838&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=154&item=7942599838&rd=1)

Count Dooku
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...7942600145&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=154&item=7942600145&rd=1)

Kit Fisto
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...7942600994&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=154&item=7942600994&rd=1)

note: it appears that you are no longer able to see the blue senate guard face while he's wearing the helmet

[T-bone]

neat

[Darth Darthy]

How exactly do you 'try' a lego toy? Rip the box open and put it together in the shop?

[Dewman]

No man,

They have light up light sabers!

[jedijaybird]

Originally posted by T'bone@Dec 29 2004, 08:42 AM
neat
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Apparently Lego has a problem spelling Wookiee, they keep leaving off the last "E" on all the box comps. And what's with the Green Biker Scout… will there be a appearance in ROTS

[T-bone]

well these might be preliminary so don't mind the spellings and don't take the biker scout at 100%. Maybe they just threw him in there or something.

However - gotta love that hovercraft!

[jedijaybird]

Knowing Hasbro's propensity for spelling errors I wouldn't be surprised if they still slip through.

[Dewman]

Strange thing is...

That appears to be Mace on the cover of the top box. Why would he come wtih the Kashykk sets? He isn't supposed to be there in the movie. Maybe they just had nowhere else to stick him.

Interesting

[bigscreensatellite]

has Lucas robbed the design of that 10-wheeled transport from Armageddon's Armadillos?

still none the less it does make a neat toy....i'm sure it'll be top dollar though style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

[Darth Darthy]

Nah. Take a gander at T's site and you'll see that the tank was originally an AT-AT design for TESB.

[Poggle the Greater]

Some nice pics of the Ep3 Playskool figures.

I dig Sidious in the red robes. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/t...d=3799&zoneid=2 (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3799&zoneid=2)

[Strappingyoungrad]

i dig the Mon Mothma, as its the first i had seen of her wardrobe. and the pregnant Padme figure is interesting.

[jedibear]

I'm not so hot on the action features, but it's nice that they are incorporating them into the figures without levers or buttons sticking of of 'em. I just hope all that leg-squeezin' action does'nt prevent the figures from standing well.
I REALLY like the collection two jedi with more static poses (with robes even!) and I hope we get a few hero jedi done this way too.
The packaging. It's a bit garish and for us older collecters, it doesn't like it will stack easily...a little nit, but hey...as we wind into the last film here, storage is a consideration! On the plus side, the bubbles look like they'll hold up of the pegs well and it definately has has distinctive look to it compared to the basic format the line has featured since it's return in '95. I guess this oldtimer was spoiled by last year's superbly done VOTC & OTC packaging.
Judging from the lists floating around, it looks like we'll be getting a fair number of figures from ROTS....I just hope secondary characters don't get the short end of the saber in lieu of endless rescuplts ala EpOne. Time will tell...

Oh, and while I'm thinking of it....has anyone heard any rumbles on what Action Collection entries we might see? Ani, Obi & Grevious are pretty much a given but any noises about other characters (Bail Organa, Kit Fisto, T Mendon come immediately to mind...)

[jedijaybird]

Just in from Galactic Hunter…
ROTS Unleashed Anakin with cool lava effect
http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/t...d=3818&zoneid=2 (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3818&zoneid=2)

ROTS Palpatine… before the reveal
http://www.galactichunter.com/photo.asp?im...817-sidious.jpg (http://www.galactichunter.com/photo.asp?image=absolutenm/articlefiles/3817-sidious.jpg)

[T-bone]

exciting stuff

[Xee Thot]

Man... I'll have to start saving money for the lava anakin...

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by jedijaybird@Jan 7 2005, 03:13 PM
Just in from Galactic Hunter…
ROTS Unleashed Anakin with cool lava effect
http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/t...d=3818&zoneid=2 (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3818&zoneid=2)

ROTS Palpatine… before the reveal
http://www.galactichunter.com/photo.asp?im...817-sidious.jpg (http://www.galactichunter.com/photo.asp?image=absolutenm/articlefiles/3817-sidious.jpg)
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I'm sure that the last one there will finally stop all speculation that Sidious isn't Palpatine.

[Starhorse]

I honestly can't believe people have still been clinging to that theory for so long. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Starhorse@Jan 7 2005, 05:59 PM
I honestly can't believe people have still been clinging to that theory for so long. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif
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Not me either.

The line looks cool.

[Horse_Head]

WTF?
Vader Potato Head (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3795&zoneid=2) style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/barf.gif

[Darth Darthy]

Originally posted by Starhorse@Jan 7 2005, 05:59 PM
I honestly can't believe people have still been clinging to that theory for so long. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif
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Well TFNer's will be TFNer's. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drool.gif

[T-bone]

I HAVE TO HAVE THAT POTATO HEAD.

Best collectible ever.

[Otis_Frampton]

Darth Tater.

-Otis

[Horse_Head]

Master Tater style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/scratchchin.gif

[jedijaybird]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rofl.gif

[Horse_Head]

Lord and Tater? n/m style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/beer.gif

[jedijaybird]

Dark Lord of the Spud

[Starhorse]

Right on! Check out the pic GH.com got of Obiwan's lizard ride.

http://www.galactichunter.com/photo.asp?im.../3821-bogar.jpg (http://www.galactichunter.com/photo.asp?image=absolutenm/articlefiles/3821-bogar.jpg)

Great looking toy, and I like the design of the creature.

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Starhorse@Jan 9 2005, 09:33 PM
Right on! Check out the pic GH.com got of Obiwan's lizard ride.

http://www.galactichunter.com/photo.asp?im.../3821-bogar.jpg (http://www.galactichunter.com/photo.asp?image=absolutenm/articlefiles/3821-bogar.jpg)

Great looking toy, and I like the design of the creature.
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Yeah, it looks kinda like a cross between some sort of bird and a lizard.

[Poggle the Greater]

That is a kickass design. I remember hearing it ran on the rockwalls in the sinkholes and those toes do look like they have suctioncups on them so I guess it's true. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

Although I thought it's called a Boga,bot a Bogar..?

[T-bone]

cool - very greek.

[darthgym]

It does kinda look like a gryphon without the wings. When I heard it was a lizard like creature I pictured a dewback. This is cool too. Different and cool.

[bigscreensatellite]

Originally posted by darthgym@Jan 11 2005, 01:27 AM
It does kinda look like a gryphon without the wings. When I heard it was a lizard like creature I pictured a dewback. This is cool too. Different and cool.
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i dont like it at all...its too 'toy' - i know this is the toy thread an' all but as a creature in the movie its like that stupid cat creature in AOTC that goes for Padme...

i donnu its a bit 'cartoony'

i know its not easy coming up with new monsters and such but this looks lame imo...

[T-bone]

i liked the nexu

[bigscreensatellite]

^ thats the fella...couldn't remember its name...

didn't like that other one either...the one with the pincers...they just seemed too much like Lucas wanted to sell toys...(yeah i have them all...as well...) but only bought them recently cheap...

they should've made that flying creature Obi uses on Kamino (or did they already??) I liked that...

my capacity for remembering names is fading...curses !@£?!!

[jedijaybird]

Republic Scout Clonetrooper appears in ROTS!

http://www.galactichunter.com/photo.asp?im...-bikerclone.jpg (http://www.galactichunter.com/photo.asp?image=absolutenm/articlefiles/3827-bikerclone.jpg)

[T-bone]

well, i'll be.
the lego box was right!
hey - that's way cool.

[darthgym]

Now that rings a bell. I KNOW I've seen something similar to this before. Now where did I see that? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Master Magnus]

Hmm, the Clone Scout looks exactly as the Scout Troopers from ROTJ. Not the world's most brilliant conclusion perhaps, but a rather surprised one.

[T-bone]

http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/a....asp?a=3828&z=2 (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=3828&z=2)

[bigscreensatellite]

Originally posted by Master Magnus@Jan 11 2005, 09:49 AM
Hmm, the Clone Scout looks exactly as the Scout Troopers from ROTJ. Not the world's most brilliant conclusion perhaps, but a rather surprised one.
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i'm wondering when the republic stops using the burgundy / dirty white (cream) colour scheme on its vehicles..., as it doesn't appear in the OT....but is quite abundant in the PT...a lot of stuff must get ditched in the years between ROTS & ANH....

[Darth Holmes]

Originally posted by darthgym@Jan 11 2005, 07:31 AM
Now that rings a bell. I KNOW I've seen something similar to this before. Now where did I see that? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif
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They'll always be "biker scouts" to me. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

But it's cool to see them in ROTS. They were always my favorite. I am surprised they don't look any different though.

[maddog62]

Hasbro problems: Will they effect E3 toys?


http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,144142,00.html

[T-bone]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Hasbro Issues Profit Warning
Wednesday, January 12, 2005

NEW YORK — Toymaker Hasbro Inc. (HAS) said on Wednesday its full-year net revenue would drop and forecast earnings well below Wall Street expectations, citing a tough retail environment and disappointing performance domestically.

Hasbro also said it would exceed its goal of delivering cash flow from operations, less capital expenditures, or free cash flow of $250 million. The company plans to end the year with significant cash, net of debt, which it has not done since 1997, Chief Financial Officer David Hargreaves said in a statement.

The company, whose brands include Playskool (search), Tonka (search) and Milton Bradley (search), expects 2004 earnings per share to be about flat with the 2003 profit of 94 cents, which was restated due to a required accounting change. Analysts have a mean target of $1.22 per share, according to Reuters Estimates.

Net revenue should be about $3 billion, down from 2003's $3.1 billion, Hasbro said. Analysts, on average, forecast $3.078 billion.

Shares of Pawtucket, R.I.-based Hasbro were up 23 cents, or 1.2 percent, at $18.90 on the New York Stock Exchange (search).

The company took actions in the fourth quarter, primarily in U.S. Toys, to cut expenses going forward, Chief Executive Alfred Verrecchia said in a statement.

[/b][/quote]





Actually, I'd say the opposite. The EP3 stuff will have a positive effect on Hasbro.

[Darth Darthy]

The analysts will have included that positive revenue in their projections though. The Star Wars license must be quite a big boost in a short space of time for Hasbro but they always seem to produce more then they need too. Some AOTC toys were obviously over produced or poorly managed. Those Reeks and other not-so-desirable figures are still on sale at the moment in some places at real low prices. I still won't buy one though. They're rubbish.

[Poggle the Greater]

The new Postnotes on the OS verifies the name of that speeder is a BARC speeder and there's a pic of a female Jedi on one too.

It also says she's riding with a patrol of clones(hopefully the green ones) on Saleucami (isn't that a sausage?) which is a planet with twilight plains with huge bulbous plantlife.

Jedi on speeder toys will be made. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[T-bone]

http://www.joystiq.com/entry/1234000277027190/

[mattypo]

ooooooh

i take it thats the release poster style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drool.gif

OMG i just noticed the death star on it style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif

[T-bone]

that's a fan made poster - note the ep2 images.

[Kapit]

stupid lack of it being on PC

[mattypo]

Originally posted by T'bone@Jan 13 2005, 04:33 PM
that's a fan made poster - note the ep2 images.
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you could have at least let me have a couple more minutes of over excited fandom

before shooting me down in flames style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

[Xee Thot]

I love how the T-dude throws the fish and see how we react to the smell before commenting on it... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[T-bone]

Well, i was just sharing the article itself which talks about the opening battle and stuff...the poster didn't concern me.

[Xee Thot]

Yeah. My body's almost splitting in half... One part wants the game the moment it hits the shelves and the other wants to see the movie first...

[Poggle the Greater]

The game looks great but the fact the reviewers favorite SW game is Obi-Wan on X-box makes me highly doubt his credibility.

Not to mention the fact he has an Ep3 scene playing in front of him and he looks away. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif Or so he claims.

Lucasarts is finally putting out better SW games in the last few years so it might be good.It'll definitely look sweet with all of that Nick Gillard motion-captured goodness!

[Horse_Head]

Originally posted by mattypo@Jan 13 2005, 08:31 AM
ooooooh

i take it thats the release poster style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drool.gif

OMG i just noticed the death star on it style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif
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Originally posted by T'bone@Jan 13 2005, 08:33 AM
that's a fan made poster - note the ep2 images.
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What poster is that? Or am I blind?

[jedijaybird]

Unleashed ROTS OWK…

http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/t...d=3840&zoneid=2 (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3840&zoneid=2)

[Horse_Head]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>... could either be lava or a deadly*swirling*vortex of cafe mocha[/b][/quote]
Damn... Starbucks are all over the freakin' universe!

Very cool ... I wonder if it will "go" with the Unleashed Ani as a set of sorts... with the lava and all. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ok.gif

[darthgym]

Originally posted by Darth Holmes+Jan 11 2005, 11:51 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darth Holmes @ Jan 11 2005, 11:51 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-darthgym@Jan 11 2005, 07:31 AM
Now that rings a bell.* I KNOW I've seen something similar to this before.* Now where did I see that? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif
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They'll always be "biker scouts" to me. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

But it's cool to see them in ROTS. They were always my favorite. I am surprised they don't look any different though.
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[/b][/quote]


It doesn't surprise me that they look so similar. What real changes have there been to motorcycles in the past 70 years?

[jedijaybird]

Yeah it would "hot" if the bases locked together as to reflect there fateful battle

[Poggle the Greater]

Palp-E-Faces


http://www.galactichunter.com/absoluteig/g...categoryid=3508 (http://www.galactichunter.com/absoluteig/gallery.asp?categoryid=3508)

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Poggle the Greater@Jan 17 2005, 08:11 AM
Palp-E-Faces


http://www.galactichunter.com/absoluteig/g...categoryid=3508 (http://www.galactichunter.com/absoluteig/gallery.asp?categoryid=3508)
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That was a pretty cool toy.

[T-bone]

those are neat!

[bigscreensatellite]

wow...how many angles of a toy can you snap?

talk about a detailed review!!!!

[Darth Darthy]

Now that is cool! Not one for merchandise but I do want one of those on top of me monitor.

[darthgym]

Originally posted by Poggle the Greater@Jan 17 2005, 02:11 AM
Palp-E-Faces


http://www.galactichunter.com/absoluteig/g...categoryid=3508 (http://www.galactichunter.com/absoluteig/gallery.asp?categoryid=3508)
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That's an awesome little toy. Did you notice how the eyes light up yellow? (I presume when the force lightning is activated)

[Kapit]

very cool, i like the hands that pop off

[Horse_Head]

It looks like the saber willl light up aswell by the looks of that popped out right hand ... but the saber isn't removable though style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Horse_Head]

Another WTF?! moment...
Star Wars Space Battle Waterslide (http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/story/Get_Soaked_With_The_Force_88912.asp)

[T-bone]

LOL! Neat!

[Poggle the Greater]

Originally posted by Horse_Head@Jan 17 2005, 12:21 PM
Another WTF?! moment...
Star Wars Space Battle Waterslide (http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/story/Get_Soaked_With_The_Force_88912.asp)
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A kid can lay rocks under the slide and pretend they're traveling through the asteroid field. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/devil.gif


BTW,this is non-related but did everyone catch that the Wookiee leader played by Axel Dench is named Merumeru?
It was in the recent article on the OS on the new French Insider.

[bigscreensatellite]

Originally posted by Horse_Head@Jan 17 2005, 12:21 PM
Another WTF?! moment...
Star Wars Space Battle Waterslide (http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/story/Get_Soaked_With_The_Force_88912.asp)
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that is so kool...i so want one of those....

(just wondrin tho..."small parts not suitable for under 3's" what on an inflatable slide?????)

[T-bone]

hehe - these are neat!

[T-bone]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/holosid.gif

[Master Magnus]

Yuck, those Grievous toys looked awful. What are they? The card looked great though.

[Horse_Head]

Originally posted by Master Magnus@Jan 18 2005, 01:19 PM
Yuck, those Grievous toys looked awful. What are they? The card looked great though.
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It's from the Play Skool line of figures... I have a bunch of em! They are just odd enough to be cool.

[Starhorse]

Originally posted by Master Magnus@Jan 18 2005, 02:19 PM
Yuck, those Grievous toys looked awful. What are they? The card looked great though.
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Might not be everyones thing, but I think they kick ass. They're called Galactic Hero's, and as HH said they're put out by playschool.

They totally remind me of this awsome toy I had when I was a kid called "the ewok family tree hut"

[jedijaybird]

take a look: 12" Grievous, 12" Anakin/Vader (includes charred Anakin head), Unleashed GG , Anakin & Vader figure 2-pack

http://www.sirstevesguide.com/news/?m=show&id=30911


style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif

[Poggle the Greater]

Nice find! I never bother to check that site anymore but they found some gems here. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drool.gif

About time they made a toy that comes with a charred head.


I also found this what someone is claiming is an accurate listing of all Ep3 toys for 2005.

Looks legit to me as some of the names look unfamilar(or maybe it's just they're spelled correctly!)

The fact some of the things I just read about have new pics to go with them seals it for me. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

Collection 1
Wave 1 - April
1. Obi-Wan Kenobi
2. Anakin Skywalker
3. Yoda
4. Super Battle Droid
5. Chewbacca
6. Clone Trooper
7. R2-D2
8. Grievous’ Bodyguard
9. General Grievous
10. Mace Windu
11. Darth Vader
12. Emperor Palpatine
Wave 2 - April/May?
13. Anakin Skywalker (2)
14. Obi-Wan Kenobi (2)
15. General Tarfful
16. Yoda (2)
Wave 3 - June
17. Special Ops Clone Trooper
18. Clone Trooper Pilot
19. Chancellor Palpatine
20. General Grievous
Wave 4 - July
21. Clone Trooper (2) (Super Poseable)
22. Neimodian Warrior
23. Wookie Warrior
24. Destroyer Droid
Wave 5 - September
25. R2-D2 (2) (Electronic)
26. Commander Baccarra
27. Anakin Skywalker (3) (Vader – Hood and Cloak)
Wave 6 - November
28. Turbo Tank Driver
29. Flea Rider
30. Obi-Wan Kenobi (3) (Red Leader)

Collection 2
Wave 1 - April
1. Count Dooku
2. Chancellor Palpatine
3. Bail Organa
4. Plo Koon
5. Battle Droid
6. C-3PO
7. Padme Amidala
8. Agen Kolar
9. Shaak Ti
10. Kit Fisto
11. Royal Guard
12. Mon Mothma
Wave 2 - May
13. Ki-Adi-Mundi
14. Saesee Tiin
15. Luminara Unduli
16. Aayla Secura
Wave 3 - July
17. Vader’s Medical Droid (Tri Droid)
18. AT-TE Gunner
19. Polis Massan
20. Mas Amedda
Wave 4 - August
21. Tarkin
22. Mon Calamari (Alien Senator 1)
23. Ask Aak (Alien Senator 2)
Wave 5 - October
24. Captain Antilles
25. Tado
26. Utapauian Warrior

Deluxe Figure
Wave 1 - April
1. Anakin Skywalker (Changes to Darth Vader)
2. Chancellor Palpatine (Changes to Darth Sidious)
Wave 2 - May
3. General Grievous (4 Blade Attack)
Wave 3 - June
4. Yoda on Can-Cell
5. Sky Trooper
6. Droid with Operating Table
7. Vulture Droid
Wave 4 - July
8. Stass Alie with Speeder Bike
9. Clone Army 3-Pack
10. Crab Droid
11. Spider Droid

Small Vehicles and Beasts
Boga with Obi-Wan Kenobi
Barc Speeder with Barc Trooper
Grievous’ Wheel Bike

Medium Vehicles
AT-RT with AT-RT Driver
Wookie Helicopter
Tri-Droid Fighter

Large Vehicles
Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Jedi Starfighter
ARC-170 Starfighter

Battle Arenas
Federation Cruiser (Anakin Skywalker Vs. Count Dooku)
Utapau (Obi-Wan Kenobi Vs. Grievous’ Bodyguard)
Senate Chamber (Mace Windu Vs. Palpatine)

Playsets
Mustafar Duel (Anakin Skywalker Vs. Obi-Wan Kenobi)

Unleashed
Wave 1 - May
Anakin Skywalker
Obi-Wan Kenobi
General Grievous
Wave 2 - July
Darth Vader
Palpatine Vs. Yoda
Asajj Ventress

Drivers but no vehicles to go with the Turbotank or AT-TE? C'mon Hasbro!?!?

[bigscreensatellite]

^ is that it style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

its gonna be an expensive year....

[Strappingyoungrad]

Asajj in an RotS line huh.


thats cause for speculation. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happydance.gif

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Horse_Head+Jan 18 2005, 10:24 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Horse_Head @ Jan 18 2005, 10:24 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Master Magnus@Jan 18 2005, 01:19 PM
Yuck, those Grievous toys looked awful. What are they? The card looked great though.
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It's from the Play Skool line of figures... I have a bunch of em! They are just odd enough to be cool.
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[/b][/quote]

Thanks for clearing that up.

[Poggle the Greater]

Originally posted by Strappingyoungrad@Jan 19 2005, 03:15 AM
Asajj in an RotS line huh.


thats cause for speculation. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happydance.gif
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The Asaaj is in the Unleashed line only and while she's the only non-ROTS related character on that list,it wouldn't suprise me for Hasbro to throw her in with them.

If she was listed under the actual basic figure line I'd speculate.

[Strappingyoungrad]

i have a half a dozen or so of the Unleashed, i cant recall but werent they supposed to be film characters only?

[Poggle the Greater]

True,but nothing ever said they had to be I guess.

They definitely take liberties on the ones they do from the movies.

I don't seem to recall Bossk ever climbing on rubble. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Strappingyoungrad]

True. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue2.gif

[Master Magnus]

It looks as if we might have a Tarkin confirmation (at least he's listed among the ROTS toys, note that this is a French site and I don't speak a word of that language it's a online toy store, but scroll down):

http://www.jawastore.com/fr/dept_2536.html

[Poggle the Greater]

Check the page before this for the complete list in english.

Tarkin is definitely doing a cameo. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Poggle the Greater@Jan 19 2005, 06:22 PM
Check the page before this for the complete list in english.

Tarkin is definitely doing a cameo. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif
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Oh, thanks. I glanced over that list, but I've must have missed it. Strange that noone reacted to it.

[Max Starkiller]

I couldnt see any pix on the Jawastore. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Ralph Skywalker@Jan 19 2005, 06:26 PM
I couldnt see any pix on the Jawastore. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif
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I couldn't either. It's a shame, but I guess that they will come sooner rather than later.

EDIT: This new line of PEZ dispensers look interesting. Look at the dispenser next to the Palpatine one:

http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2005/EP3PEZ.jpg

[jedijaybird]

Force Battlers

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...5951154718&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=751&item=5951154718&rd=1)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...5951154714&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=751&item=5951154714&rd=1)

[T-bone]

kinda ugly

[Kapit]

the vader one looked kinda cool, but anakin looks just plain weird

[Starhorse]

Yeah, anakin looks like He-man lol

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by JediKaputski@Jan 19 2005, 07:29 PM
the vader one looked kinda cool, but anakin looks just plain weird
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Hmm, it looks as if the Anakin one could be based on the Clone Wars cartoon, doesn't it?

[Kapit]

yeah but, i don't know how to exactly put this, anime-fied? everything's bigger than it should be

[Max Starkiller]

I really like the Grievous Pez. The Palps looks too fat, methinks.

[bigscreensatellite]

^^ has Hayden been repaced by Kirk Douglas....?

[Horse_Head]

Originally posted by Poggle the Greater@Jan 19 2005, 12:02 AM
Collection 1
Wave 5 - September
27. Anakin Skywalker (3) (Vader – Hood and Cloak)
Wave 6 - November
29. Flea Rider

Collection 2
Wave 3 - July
17. Vader’s Medical Droid (Tri Droid)
Wave 4 - August
21. Tarkin

Deluxe Figure
Wave 3 - June
6. Droid with Operating Table
7. Vulture Droid
Wave 4 - July
10. Crab Droid
11. Spider Droid
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These are ones I'll be looking for... Note Collection 2 #17... interesting
I gotta have a Flea Rider ... and i love all those cool droid names style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

And spoilers in the Toy descriptions! Bah! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue2.gif

[bigscreensatellite]

^ and no doubt on the packaging too...

especially as some come out in April before the movie...

I especailly want the 'Mace Windu Dies' figure...style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

I was so gutted in 1980 when Kenner released the Darth Vader 'I am Your Father' figure before i saw the movie...style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Starhorse]

Galactichunter.com reports that someones found the new Preview wave of Episode III figures at a Walmart in Southern California. So keep your eyes and ears open to find some of these for yourselves!

I myself am gonna go on the hunt right after I get off work.

[Horse_Head]

Ah... Chino and Rancho Cucamonga Wal-marts... BAH!
I don't want to HAVE to drive a million freakin' miles to find some of these style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif And since this is L.A. the nearest Wal-Crap is about 40 minutes (not including traffic) from here on the westside style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue2.gif

[Horse_Head]

TRU take me away!
they better be getting some in too or I will have to kill someone... : style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/trooperz.gif

[Starhorse]

I'm checking target's and walmarts tonight. If I find any in my area I'll buy em all and sell em to folks on the forums for cost + shipping style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Horse_Head]

Cool!
http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/t...d=3839&zoneid=2 (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3839&zoneid=2)

[Horse_Head]

And... weird
http://www.action-hq.com/cgi-bin/action-hq/oth002091.html

[Poggle the Greater]

http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/t...d=3853&zoneid=2 (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3853&zoneid=2)


I can't wait to see this in action. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drool.gif




On a quick unrelated note I'm happy to say I found what must be the only Xbox left in my city from the Xmas rush and now my Halo2 addiction is once again sated.

Feel free to add me to your friends list or let me know if it's cool to let me put you in mine. I'd be honored to blast some fellow SW fans online. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Master Magnus]

Yes, it looks as Grievous is going to rock! And that toy, albeit unpainted, looks great.

[T-bone]

Oh we are definitely on for HALO - check the Entertainment forum for the Halo thread....let's rock.

Grievous is neat.