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From 16bit.com:1) Aside from the Toys "R" Us Battle of Endor Pilot/Droid/More Pilot sets, are there any exclusive Star Wars items slated to hit retail stores between the end of 2010 and Toy Fair 2011 that may not have been announced yet? (Or can you give us a list of what has been announced for the post-holiday, pre-Toy Fair timeframe?)
2) We've had it for over 8 years and we still don't know how to do it. Is there any way to possibly fit Zam Wesell into the 2002 Hasbro Zam Wesell speeder vehicle? If not, can we ask what hurdles prevented the ship from being designed to be compatible with the very figures it was sold with during Attack of the Clones?
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From Action Figure Insider:1) What is the one action feature you’ve always wanted to make on a 3 3/4" figure but never have due to cost or technical limitations?
2) What is keeping us from getting a vac-metal Death Star droid? Is it a price issue or something else?
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NEW! From ActionFigureNews.ca:1) Will the Elite Forces of the Republic Mandalorian box sets ever see a re-release, either as sets or single cards? Being that they were EE exclusives they were very hard to come by for some fans.
2) With the upcoming Endor rebel pilots packs and new Admiral Ackbar, we're finally getting many of the characters for the Endor briefing scene. So is there any chance that Hasbro will also make the holographic table from Home One so that all of our pilots can gather around it as they plan their attack against the Death Star? You could include it in a battle pack, and have the packaging of the battle pack convert into the circular sitting area around the table. If not a BP, what about something similar to the Geonosian War room packs where the table is split into two halves?
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From ASMzine:1) Now that there’s a new Clone Trooper body, are we likely to see previously-released named clones like Echo and Fives remade, or can we assume that what we’ve got are the only figures they’ll be getting?
2) Now that he’s showing up in the TV series again, have the chances of a Ziro the Hutt toy gone up?
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From Awesome Toy Blog:1) The smaller scale used in Mini-muggs really works for those figures, can we expect to see a 2nd wave of Star Wars Mini-Muggs?
2) With wave 5 of the Vintage Collection, waves will no longer be themed; can you provide some insight into the motivation to move away from the themes?
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From Dewback Patrol1) Lucasfilm recently announced that all six star wars movies will be re-released in 3D. Was this news to you or something that you had to keep under wraps? How does this affect your planning for the upcoming years?
2) Why a protocol droid pack-in in the new Hoth Battle Pack at Target. This seems a missed opportunity to have 3 fighting figures to match the 3 fighting Imperials in the opposite set. There never was a protocol droid in the film out in the Rebel trenches. How was this decided upon?
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From Droidsand Ewoks.com:1) Based on the season 3 trailer, it appears that the Blurrg beasts will see more action in the Clone Wars series. Can you produce a toy based on these creatures for the deluxe line? The deluxe line is almost entirely made up of small vehicles, when collectors and kids alike would also enjoy seeing small beasts, it helps make the line more diverse and keeps us interested.
2) Thank you for the new Wicket with his animated hood and pouch. Could you tell us what other Ewoks, if any, will be coming in 2011? Will they be all new Ewoks?
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From Echo Base Forums:1) The recent episodes of Star Wars:The Clone Wars have provided some unique looking clone troopers. Is there any chance that we might see the rust colored troopers from Ryloth, their commander, or a red or yellow ARC Trooper within the next couple of years?
2) Jedi Master Di, who briefly appeared (and disappeared) in the Clone Wars episode Supply Lines, was a really interesting looking Jedi, as well as a good fighter. While he was only a one-episode character, is there any chance that we may see him released as a toy? Perhaps a mail away like Nadhar Vebb?
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From Figures.com:1) The Rise of Boba Fett boxed set is an amazing piece however we would love to see the newer Slave 1 mold in the ESB colors from the film. Are there any current plans for a re-release in the near future with a pack-in Boba Fett?
2) The upcoming Target Exclusive Vintage 9-pack is amazing but due to it's extraordinary size we wonder how these will be handled at retail. Are there any special logistical measures being taken to ensure the condition and merchandise placement of these at Target?
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From Galactic Hunter:1) So we know that there are a couple of figures that Hasbro just can't do (for some reason). We know that there are a handful of figures that the Hasbro team either won't do or does not want to do. (*COUGHJOCASTANUCOUGH*) However, is there one particular figure (or five if you want to list them) that the Hasbro Star Wars team wants to do, but just can't seem to get it into the line by hook or by crook?
2) Our Features Editor (ahem) spoke to the Line Lead for The Clone Wars at Celebration V, and there was some difficulty in working Duchess Satine into the line. Now that she's had several appearances in, frankly, powerful episodes, is there room for a refined lady in a gown? (The skirt can be "break-away" as a compromise - just make sure she has something on underneath, of course!)
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From Han's Hideout:1) What happened to the Vintage Collection Yoda that was shown this summer? He was shown with the RotJ wave, but hasn't been listed in any of the case assortments for either the RotJ wave or the AotC wave. Was he postponed into 2011 like Wedge or was he dropped altogether?
2) Ooh look - Han! We were happy to hear that our favorite made the cut for 2011 Wave 1. Then, we were a bit sad when we saw what we were getting... it's just the recent Death Star Escape Han with a different belt and a medal. Why no leg strap for the holster? Why no upgrade to the torso to give us a screen-accurate buttoned-up shirt? We appreciate the effort to give us a 'new' Han, but we have to admit that we're a little disappointed with the end result.
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From Imperial Shipyards:1) I was just at Wal-Mart, and there is about 75% Saga Legends, 25% Vintage/Clone wars. I looked through the "legends"....yeah right. The General Grievous is just a repack of the Sneak-Peak Grievous that was so 5 years ago. How many times are the Shocktroopers and 501st troopers going to be legends in a row? Then all the same stuff: Yoda with wookie gun, C3PO w/Ewok throne, and Obi-Wan. If they aren't going to give us something new with Legends, maybe they could stop flooding the shelfs with them?
2) Recently you have told another Website that a Republic Commando pack would imdeed be coming out. Then at Celebration V we seen none other than RC-1138 and the boys in several videos. So my question is this; how far in advance does Hasbro get told by the Clone Wars Producers of characters to produce? and is there any sneaky little numbers waiting in the wings?
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From Jedi Business:1) Thank you so much for releasing the Target exclusive Attack and Defense of Hoth ultra battle packs, they are fantastic!! I was wondering what the AT-ST figure in the Attack On Hoth set is based on. We never saw this character in The Empire Strikes Back, and the ones seen in Jedi don't seem to have a harness. Is this figure based on behind the scenes photos for ESB or did I miss him in Jedi?
2) We've gotten a lot of great Empire Strikes Back figures/vehicles this year, and the vintage packaging is the icing on the cake! I was wondering when we'll see the first vehicles based on the original Star Wars movie in vintage packaging? And can you give us a hint as to what vehicle it might be?
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From Jedi Defender:1) Vintage Bespin Luke pops apart pretty easily at the torso we noticed. Customizer's rejoice! But it seems like Luke was designed almost modular so he could be re-used down the road for a super duper Dagobah Luke. Please tell us we're going to see that Dagobah Luke at some point using some of the new Vintage Bespin Luke's parts, and maybe even a cloth coat he can slip on/off for his training duties and sulking moments?
2) Weapons upgrades are pretty cool surprises when they happen. Vintage Bespin Luke's pistol for instance, or Dengar's rifle, or even the Hoth Rebel Blaster Rifle that Dak came with (thanks! Those filled out my Hoth Rebel Trooper's nicely!). What exactly prompts a weapon upgrade though, for a figure, since it's an added cost? A lot of people are curious when the Imperial Stormtrooper blaster could get a new sculpt too since the same has been rolling out for a while, or where other weapon upgrades could happen sooner than later.
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From JediNews.ca:1) During one of the Force-Cast collector's editions with Derryl DePriest, it was suggested that Slave 1 being released in the ESB colour scheme at a later date would be dependent on the success of the Rise of Boba Fett battle pack. Is it too early to say how well sales of this set are going, and in the event that we do see a repainted version come to market at some point, on the back of the vintage packaged AT-AT, Snowspeeder and TIE Fighter all being well received by collectors, what are the chances that we would see that in its classic vintage packaging too?
2) With the disappointing news that Steve Sansweet will be leaving Lucasfilm next year, might you consider honouring the great man by producing a figure in his likeness to allow the fans to show their appreciation for all he's done in the Star Wars universe?
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From JediNews.co.uk:1) Gentle Giant has forged ahead with their 12inch Blue Snaggletooth which is sure to be a fan pleaser. Surely the Vintage line is the perfect opportunity for you to do the same on a classic card back – how likely is this along with some other Cantina patrons (other than those previously revealed at Celebration V)?
2) It’s truly refreshing to see Prequel characters on Vintage cards and they look great! With the announcement that Episode I is coming back to cinemas in 2012 in 3D format can we expect to see more pod-racers and dare I say even Ben Quadrinaros on a Vintage card? Also, that would be the perfect time for a Kitster and Wald two-pack, please say ‘yes’?
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From Jedi Temple Archives:1) In one of the most recent Q&A sessions, one site asked about Captain Fordo and many of us interpreted your answer to mean the phase II version seen in Volume 2 of Tartakovsky’s Clone Wars (and that the figure would ultimately appear in The Vintage Collection at some point). But now we’re second-guessing ourselves because a generic phase I Captain Fordo-looking figure was just released in the ARC Troopers Battle Packs set in The Clone Wars line (animated style). Can you please confirm this once and for all for us? Are you releasing a realistic styled “Captain Fordo” (that will not be named Captain Fordo), or is The Clone Wars Battle Packs version it?
2) The Defense Of Hoth set has finally been released and elation is felt by all. Thank you so much for finally releasing that amazing Hoth Rebel Trooper variant. He is better than we ever expected. We hope you utilize this body sculpt shortly and get additional Hoth rebel troopers out to us in one way or another! That being said, can you give us any update on the Utai that was briefly shown at Comic-Con then just disappeared as well as Kneesa from the originally planned Wicket two-pack, and finally Ratts Tyrell that was supposed to be part of the Clegg Holdfast two-pack? Along the same lines, do you have any plans to give us another (or multiple) Cloud City Wing Guard? It would be ideal to get the Causcasian/Latino/Asian (we’re not sure how to refer to him anymore) version out from the vintage era on your spectacular The Vintage Collection line look (as well as many other flavors). Please keep the variants coming (in other formats which seem to be working well at this point)! We hope you know how much these variations mean to us. And while we know you have stopped including them as part of the basic figure line, we want to encourage you to continue to bring them to us in other ways.
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From Jedi Temple War Room:1) It was great to see a sneak peek at the new Vintage Collection Wave 1 for 2011. The new Stormtrooper and Clone Trooper with ball jointed hips both look to be crowd pleasers. Han Solo from the Yavin ceremony has been on wishlists but appears to be something of a kitbash.
Cutting to the chase, my question is this: when are we going to see a completely brand-new figure; not a reissue (Gree) or a redo (R5-D4) but an actual, honest to goodness new figure? A character that has never been done before in some costume variation. And when might we see such an offering in the Vintage Collection?
2) The new Senate Guard in the upcoming ATTACK OF THE CLONES wave looks to be superbly done. The softgoods and accessories alone show that Hasbro has upped their game since the REVENGE OF THE SITH figure came out in 2005. But what we saw in 2005 was that the blue uniformed Senate Guard was released as part of a running change with a red uniformed Royal Guard as the other offering. Since the blue Senate Guard shares so many design features with the red Royal Guard, how likely are we to see this new Senate Guard figure's design applied to a new red Royal Guard? And if that is in the works, will we see such an offering in The Vintage Collection in 2011?
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From Kitty's Pryde1) Love the Prequel Trilogy Characters on the vintage cards. Any chance of getting any of the EU characters on vintage cards?
2) With the release if the new Jedi Luke figure in wave 3 of the vintage collection pending, why did Hasbro forgo his signature cloak and pistol? These accessories would have gave us the ultimate Luke Jedi, film wise. The figure itself looks spectacular but many fans want his Jedi robes. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to the franchise, we look forward to the future of this line!
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From Lichtgeschwindigkeit.de1) Just in case you decide to use coins as a pack-in again, would it be possible to design them in a way that they can be used as figure stands as well?
2) You plan to release both Bastila Shan and Nom Anor in The Vintage Collection line. I seriously doubt that this is a good move. In fact, I believe that this is a mistake, and that they should be better placed into the Saga Legends collection. My concern is that The Vintage Collection only uses real photos - although sometimes computer-generated - and that both Bastila Shan and Nom Anor come from video games and comics, respectively. They simply wouldn't fit into the design of The Vintage Collection, since there are no photos or movie stills available for both of them. In my opinion, the quality in terms of graphics just isn't good enough today to make comic/video game figures look as if they had been in a movie. It's as if you would try to put a Clone Wars character on a Vintage Collection card. That's why I believe they just wouldn't fit in there. On the other side, the graphics of the Saga Legends line are nothing but comic type graphics - which would be just ideal for them. Especially since both (Nom Anor, Bastila Shan) come from non-realistic looking sources. I would rather like to see them released in the Legends line instead of the Vintage Cardback collection.
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From Raving Toy Maniac1) Any chance of a Guybrush Threepkiller figure from Force Unleashed 2?
2) Why do the Infinites comic pack Owen figures have a number printed on the side of their left boots?
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From Sandtroopers.com1) If Clone Wars is such a smash hit, is there a chance we'll see a better development of new figures next year? It seems like much of what we are seeing this year is existing sculpts with minor tweaks. IE Senate Guards, various Clone Troopers. Will Hasbro put more behind completely new figures for not only Clone Wars but Vintage?? In a nutshell, does ratings effect the resources Hasbro puts into a particular brand?
2) Why would they re-release the AT-RT without the walking mechanism? Does this really drive up costs that much?
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NEW! From Snowtroopers.ca1) Would Hasbro consider releasing in the near future the new fully articulated Battle droid sculpt with the Episode 1 color (light beige) rather than the Geonosis reddish color? And if it is going to be in a 2 pack again, please can we have two infantry droids rather than a commander droid and infantry in order to make it easier to build up our droid armies? If you can't do the eps1 colors, it would still be great to have two infantry droids in the Geonosis red colors and no commander.
2) Various excellent army builder figures have been included as vehicle pack-ins or as part of multi-packs. What are the chances of seeing these figures being released on TVC or CW single card:
- AT-ST driver (perhaps with Richard Marquand's face and a helmet with goggles sculpted in)
- pure white-hooded Snowtrooper from the Attack on Hoth BP (perhaps fix his short height issues? he's shrunken in height from the TLC version)
- Hoth Rebel trooper with scarf, no beard, from the Defense of Hoth BP (maybe slightly thicker legs to avoid his current skintight pants look?)
- Clone Wars LR-57 Combat (Retail) Droid
- Clone Wars Rocket SBD from the Droids and Clones Battle Pack
- Clone Wars Cold Assault Clone from the Freeco Speeder vehicle
- Clone Wars Senate Commando from the Target exclusive 2-pack
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From Yakface.com1) By now you have read the horror stories regarding the arrival of the Mailaway Boba Fett at collectors' homes in various stages of damage from completely crushed to having the bubble fall off the card. Have these issues been address internally and can we expect a change up in how the mailaway promos are handled in the future in terms of protection and distribution?
2) What has happened with Clone Wars Commander Jet? We have seen carded pictures of the rest of the figures in the wave, yet none of him. Also, the pre-orders online do not show him in the case assortment for Wave 5 or 6. Is he going to be delayed like the Cad Bane in Disguise was? Also regarding the CW line, My son LOVES the Clone Wars figures and new Galactic Battle Game for his growing collection, plus it's a way for us to enjoy Star Wars together as a family. He does have one complaint though. He wants the battle cards that come with many of the figures he already owns (Obi-Wan, Anakin, Count Dooku, Grievous, clones etc.) With budgets as tight as they are these days, is there any chance that you can make available via booster packs or online download (pdf) cards for figures we, and many collectors, already own? Helps us Hasbro, you're my son's only hope.
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