Hasbro at Toy Fair 2017

CasualCollector · 02-19-2017, 11:05 AM

Images of the Vader is limited separately from the anniversary pack... please someone tell me that's a sign they will release him individually.

Dr Kain · 02-19-2017, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CasualCollector

Images of the Vader is limited separately from the anniversary pack... please someone tell me that's a sign they will release him individually.

Why wouldn't they? I thought the anniversary one was just a special pack.

So pleased with the Cyclops/Dark Phoenix two pack. I hope this comes out sooner rather than later. I love the effect accessory DP comes with and the new head sculpt is awesome. I know people complained about them, but I do wish she still had the heeled boots since that was accurate to the comics. However, that is just a minor nitpick from such an incredible looking two pack.

VashTS · 02-19-2017, 01:59 PM

Darth Vader still seems to have sad eyes in some of these shots.

6546ydssdg · 02-19-2017, 02:23 PM

Those display models look so good, it's such a shame that the retail products are such bad quality.

butterthatfly · 02-20-2017, 01:16 AM

2 different star-lord helmet was displayed. Anyone here knows if they are two different products, or 1 is the prototype, another the intended finished product?

hazzbrojonez · 02-20-2017, 08:12 AM

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Was gonna jump all over that chance to get R2, since I missed him the first time around and secondary market prices are stupid, but then Hasbro hit me with the shipping and taxes in the check out. No way am I spending 30 dollars on droid...sorry.

wait what? what check out? where was this?
the vintage cardback r2 is already out? im confused

hazzbrojonez · 02-20-2017, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DetectiveFork

R2-D2 already sold out. Why do I even try?

huh? sold out where?
someone else said something about checking out an R2/

they are already selling the vintage card R2???

Dr Kain · 02-20-2017, 08:39 AM

Yeah, how can someone that hasn't even hit stores yet be sold out? Did they all just magically show up at TRU and Target on Sat?

EDIT: BBTS has them up for preorder.

To be honest, I'm kind of tempted to cancel my Figuarts preorders and just go for these guys...

deecee4 · 02-20-2017, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by hazzbrojonez

huh? sold out where?
someone else said something about checking out an R2/

they are already selling the vintage card R2???

R2 was being sold through the hasbro online store.

Lionheart · 02-20-2017, 12:12 PM

It's a shame these classic Star Wars packs aren't collector friendly. Will these guys be seeing general release, or are they strictly limited to the special packaging release?

En Sabah Nerd · 02-20-2017, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Lionheart

Will these guys be seeing general release, or are they strictly limited to the special packaging release?

From the look of things they will see a general retail release but it will be on these Kenner style cards and not in the regular Black Series boxes. All of the first wave figures are just re-releases though so they've been sold in the boxes before.

Really upset with Hasbro's decision to short pack R2 and Han in the case distribution. Luke, Leia, and Ben will all be two per case even though those figures are all relatively new and not too hard to get. Han and R2 though are some of the oldest figures in this line and both are harder to come by, especially R2. Who the hell is in charge of picking the case distribution that they always make the clearly more desired figures the rarest?

Lionheart · 02-20-2017, 01:55 PM

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From the look of things they will see a general retail release but it will be on these Kenner style cards and not in the regular Black Series boxes. All of the first wave figures are just re-releases though so they've been sold in the boxes before

If it's a new Leia then it means having to crack the package open to display her - which would be a shame.

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Really upset with Hasbro's decision to short pack R2 and Han in the case distribution. Luke, Leia, and Ben will all be two per case even though those figures are all relatively new and not too hard to get. Han and R2 though are some of the oldest figures in this line and both are harder to come by, especially R2. Who the hell is in charge of picking the case distribution that they always make the clearly more desired figures the rarest?

Totally agree - that's why R2 seems to be selling out already, even though Ben and Leia are still available in most places. Such a bad choice.

Skoob · 02-21-2017, 03:06 AM

Death Trooper, Kylo Ren and Poe Dameron appear to be all of the Star Wars helmet replicas planned for 2017.

Jeddostotle7 · 02-21-2017, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Skoob

Death Trooper, Kylo Ren and Poe Dameron appear to be all of the Star Wars helmet replicas planned for 2017.

The Death Trooper and Kylo Ren helmets were actually just cheaper voice changer masks that have already been released. The only one of those that you mentioned that's actually a helmet replica is Poe Dameron's. They already released a Kylo Ren helmet replica back in 2015.

Skoob · 02-21-2017, 03:50 AM

Yeah, I'm sure that the purpose of displaying stuff released previously is to raise awareness and attract new business -- that, and to make the displays seem more 'full' by 'padding' them...

It would be interesting to see the results of that Star Wars customer survey Hasbro posted last fall. One of the questions had to do with helmet replicas: "Which would you like most to see in the future?" Given the growing Mandalorian theme seen recently in Star Wars Rebels, I could easily imagine Sabine's helmet popping up at SDCC. I'll keep gunning for a good Vader helmet that doesn't cost a pile...

Dolemite · 02-21-2017, 08:18 AM

I'm actually way interested in the TRU A-Force Series 'cause I totally dig Elsa Bloodstone (great example of Hasbro's habit of occasionally sneaking a super-obscure character into a wave) and I know my girlfriend is going to want that female Loki.

I'm confused about the A-Force Series, however...I assume that they're going to be TRU-exclusive, but they're going to be released separately, right (hence "series")? They're not going to be one big crazy box set, are they? Also, any release date on it yet?

Hulknation · 02-23-2017, 05:23 PM

What is that blue and white ship?

Jeddostotle7 · 02-23-2017, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolemite

I'm actually way interested in the TRU A-Force Series 'cause I totally dig Elsa Bloodstone (great example of Hasbro's habit of occasionally sneaking a super-obscure character into a wave) and I know my girlfriend is going to want that female Loki.

I'm confused about the A-Force Series, however...I assume that they're going to be TRU-exclusive, but they're going to be released separately, right (hence "series")? They're not going to be one big crazy box set, are they? Also, any release date on it yet?

I'm pretty sure they're a multi-pack.

Tomax · 04-06-2017, 06:14 PM

intrested in ex-nilo, cyclops, human torch and hulk (wanna see hulk in person first)

02-19-2017, 01:47 PM	#77
Dr Kain King of Nerdom Join Date: May 2012 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 11,771	Quote: Originally Posted by CasualCollector Images of the Vader is limited separately from the anniversary pack... please someone tell me that's a sign they will release him individually. Why wouldn't they? I thought the anniversary one was just a special pack. So pleased with the Cyclops/Dark Phoenix two pack. I hope this comes out sooner rather than later. I love the effect accessory DP comes with and the new head sculpt is awesome. I know people complained about them, but I do wish she still had the heeled boots since that was accurate to the comics. However, that is just a minor nitpick from such an incredible looking two pack. __________________

02-20-2017, 08:39 AM	#83
Dr Kain King of Nerdom Join Date: May 2012 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 11,771	Yeah, how can someone that hasn't even hit stores yet be sold out? Did they all just magically show up at TRU and Target on Sat? EDIT: BBTS has them up for preorder. To be honest, I'm kind of tempted to cancel my Figuarts preorders and just go for these guys... __________________ Last edited by Dr Kain; 02-20-2017 at 08:49 AM..

02-20-2017, 01:35 PM	#86
En Sabah Nerd Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 9,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Lionheart Will these guys be seeing general release, or are they strictly limited to the special packaging release? From the look of things they will see a general retail release but it will be on these Kenner style cards and not in the regular Black Series boxes. All of the first wave figures are just re-releases though so they've been sold in the boxes before. Really upset with Hasbro's decision to short pack R2 and Han in the case distribution. Luke, Leia, and Ben will all be two per case even though those figures are all relatively new and not too hard to get. Han and R2 though are some of the oldest figures in this line and both are harder to come by, especially R2. Who the hell is in charge of picking the case distribution that they always make the clearly more desired figures the rarest? __________________

02-20-2017, 01:55 PM	#87
Lionheart Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK Posts: 853	Quote: From the look of things they will see a general retail release but it will be on these Kenner style cards and not in the regular Black Series boxes. All of the first wave figures are just re-releases though so they've been sold in the boxes before If it's a new Leia then it means having to crack the package open to display her - which would be a shame. Quote: Really upset with Hasbro's decision to short pack R2 and Han in the case distribution. Luke, Leia, and Ben will all be two per case even though those figures are all relatively new and not too hard to get. Han and R2 though are some of the oldest figures in this line and both are harder to come by, especially R2. Who the hell is in charge of picking the case distribution that they always make the clearly more desired figures the rarest? Totally agree - that's why R2 seems to be selling out already, even though Ben and Leia are still available in most places. Such a bad choice. Last edited by Lionheart; 02-20-2017 at 02:14 PM..

02-21-2017, 03:50 AM	#90
Skoob Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 2,461	Yeah, I'm sure that the purpose of displaying stuff released previously is to raise awareness and attract new business -- that, and to make the displays seem more 'full' by 'padding' them... It would be interesting to see the results of that Star Wars customer survey Hasbro posted last fall. One of the questions had to do with helmet replicas: "Which would you like most to see in the future?" Given the growing Mandalorian theme seen recently in Star Wars Rebels, I could easily imagine Sabine's helmet popping up at SDCC. I'll keep gunning for a good Vader helmet that doesn't cost a pile... Last edited by Skoob; 02-21-2017 at 03:54 AM..