Star Wars Appreciation Thread

wolverine2281 · 10-22-2015, 11:31 AM

Got some Black Series Stormtroopers available if anyone needs. $21 each, 2 for $40 or $19 each for 3 or more.

En Sabah Nerd · 10-22-2015, 01:29 PM

I can afford to wait because I only have one close friend who I actively talk to regularly and he either waits to see a movie until we can see it together or if one of us sees it first we have a strict "recommend only, talk not" policy.

Dr Kain · 10-22-2015, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Zorn88

^^ Me as well.

I will also be avoiding the internet as much as possible during the opening week.

I haven't even seen the new trailer because they like to put too much in them nowadays.

I'm the same way, but good news, they don't explain shit.

Augustus_Cole · 10-22-2015, 05:21 PM

for the life of me i couldn't understand why this thing cost so much.
then seeing it in person today...
OHHHHHH...is for the 6inch sized figures....wow
..was a pretty good sized box

Augustus_Cole · 10-22-2015, 05:57 PM

what is the new wave of Star Wars 6" Black??

Guavian Enforcer
Constable Zuvio
Poe Dameron
Captain Phasma ( I assume )
and one more i don't know... ??

En Sabah Nerd · 10-22-2015, 06:44 PM

No wave 2 is just the 4 you listed: Phasma, Poe, Zuvio, and a Guavian. The other two figures in the case are a repack of Finn and a Stomtrooper.

Skoob · 10-22-2015, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

I always wait to see a movie in theaters, way less hassle and way less people.

Ditto. I'm happy to wait. Generally, bigger crowds mean more noise and glowing smartphone screens.

I have an uncanny knack for sitting near a few standard types: the self-appointed critic who has to provide a loudly-whispered opinion at every opportunity, the guy who has to state the obvious, the giggler, the dude who has to hold up his phone to film the film, the loud-mouthed dude who shouts and swears, and finally, and most frequently, the person who should have gone to the bathroom beforehand.

That said, it's a rush to sit in good seats in the middle of a big theatre with a bunch of people who are just as excited as you are.

I sure hope this movie is good.

Augustus_Cole · 10-23-2015, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

No wave 2 is just the 4 you listed: Phasma, Poe, Zuvio, and a Guavian. The other two figures in the case are a repack of Finn and a Stormtrooper.

oh!!..
cool..thanks..so the hunt for Phasma continues..
I saw zuvio but left him there..he didn't really look that interesting to me.Initially i really didn't want Poe (another X-wing pilot), but I liked the sculpt of out outfit and the fact that he could hold his helmet.

Phantomcrow · 10-23-2015, 10:11 AM

I found a Phasma at a Gamestop Wednesday.

Also saw the new wave of Mashers at Wal Mart.

Augustus_Cole · 10-23-2015, 10:20 AM

^^^

^^^
Phasma =

did they have more than one?!?

Captain Nash · 10-23-2015, 11:02 AM

Possibly a stupid question but I'm going to ask it anyways - is there any list of the Walmart exclusive Black series 3.75" waves that are "supposedly" coming this month? I don't want to start in on 6" scale with SW, and I just can't bring myself to purchase the 5 POA figures from the non-black series, it's like going back 20 years....

tgbobafett · 10-23-2015, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkToyLord

for the life of me i couldn't understand why this thing cost so much.
then seeing it in person today...
OHHHHHH...is for the 6inch sized figures....wow
..was a pretty good sized box

well being gamestop i'm sure it cost a lil' extra than regular stores right?

Phantomcrow · 10-23-2015, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tgbobafett

well being gamestop i'm sure it cost a lil' extra than regular stores right?

Nope, $169.99

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Phantomcrow · 10-23-2015, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkToyLord

^^^

^^^
Phasma =

did they have more than one?!?

Nope. I had to check 3 GS stores before I found one that got Phasma. They also got Finn and the regular Stormtrooper. So it would seem GS stores are just getting 3 random figures.
Both of the other stores got the same 3 characters of Poe, Enforcer and Constable guy.

En Sabah Nerd · 10-23-2015, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantomcrow

Constable guy.

This goes towards a point I feel, why did this Zuvio fellow already get a 6" toy? By his look I'd imagine he'll be the act 1 immediate antagonist at best. That guy who's just there to bother the heroes but isn't an actual player in any bigger scheme. It's kind of the equivalent of Greedo being one of the first 6" toys except Greedo has been around long enough that he has some following, mostly out of pity I suspect. This guy could totally just be a background character and I'm not trying to say 6" figures should be reserved for important characters but before the movie's even come out it feels like a hard sell to have this guy.

On another note, my Snowtrooper officers came in today. Overall I really like them but there are some failings. Mainly the single elbow joints make it difficult to get good two-hand gun poses, and while I like the visual flair of the pauldron it does limit head articulation. The helmet reminds me of Cobra Commander. I really like them but it really rides on the fact I think they look good, the actual toy aspect is a bit weaker than the line has been before.

Autobot_Goldbug · 10-23-2015, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Nash

Possibly a stupid question but I'm going to ask it anyways - is there any list of the Walmart exclusive Black series 3.75" waves that are "supposedly" coming this month? I don't want to start in on 6" scale with SW, and I just can't bring myself to purchase the 5 POA figures from the non-black series, it's like going back 20 years....

Star Wars Black Series 3.75-Inch Are Now Walmart Exclusives - The Toyark - News

Dr Kain · 10-23-2015, 10:18 PM

Personally I think they should just do away with the 4 inch line entirely. But then, I also wish they would do that with GI Joe.

PROVOST · 10-24-2015, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkToyLord

for the life of me i couldn't understand why this thing cost so much.
then seeing it in person today...
OHHHHHH...is for the 6inch sized figures....wow
..was a pretty good sized box

Haven't seen one in person but can imagine it's awesome!!!!

Lionheart · 10-24-2015, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Autobot_Goldbug

Star Wars Black Series 3.75-Inch Are Now Walmart Exclusives - The Toyark - News

Hmm... has anyone actually seen all these figures though? Our Asda (UK Walmart subsidiary) had some in, but there was no sign of Leia, Han or anyone other than Darth, Luke and Chewbacca - all of which are the repacks.

juggernaut209 · 10-24-2015, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Lionheart

Hmm... has anyone actually seen all these figures though? Our Asda (UK Walmart subsidiary) had some in, but there was no sign of Leia, Han or anyone other than Darth, Luke and Chewbacca - all of which are the repacks.

I believe only those three figures that you (and I) have seen have been shipped so far, with the others coming as part of wave 2. The Force Awakens characters for sure have not been released, they will apparently be available for online preorder soon.

Lionheart · 10-24-2015, 05:54 AM

Ah, that makes sense. So basically the ones most people would want come out with wave 2? I hope they show up at Asda...

En Sabah Nerd · 10-24-2015, 10:24 AM

Regarding the 3.75" black series, I was at my Wal-Mart and they had 3 boxes of wave 1 to refill the pegs. So nothing but the Luke, Vader, and Chewie except there will be more than 36 toys on the pegs now since each one was a case of 12 and there were still some of the original case's wave 1 left. So if you're store does this as well then wave 2 might be a while for you. I don't collect the 3.75" figures anymore but this could be a problem.

jedirulz123 · 10-24-2015, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

Personally I think they should just do away with the 4 inch line entirely. But then, I also wish they would do that with GI Joe.

Oh my gods, stfu. 4" Star Wars figures have been around for 38 years, I wish they'd cancel that bullshit 6" line and put more focus back into the home line.

En Sabah Nerd · 10-24-2015, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jedirulz123

Oh my gods, stfu. 4" Star Wars figures have been around for 38 years, I wish they'd cancel that bullshit 6" line and put more focus back into the home line.

I actually really like the 6" line, even one of their weakest figures (Vader) still gets a 7 out of 10 from me. Having said that, I was initially against the 6" line and only wanted Boba Fett because it was another Boba Fett toy, then I saw the Stormtrooper and got interested. I am highly disappointed by the decision to limit the good 3.75" figures since the new movie toys started releasing, I stopped collecting 3.75" Star Wars but there is room for both scales on the shelves. They shouldn't cancel either line, but maybe once I get 6" Revan I might not care anymore.

Captain Nash · 10-24-2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Autobot_Goldbug

Star Wars Black Series 3.75-Inch Are Now Walmart Exclusives - The Toyark - News

Thanks, clearly I missed that article, thought I'd searched fairly well. Not a whole of lot offerings but maybe a few figures I'll get. Looks like Phasma is not in it, so far, disappointing. I'll get Rey, Finn, Ren and Poe if I see them but I don't think I'll go out of my way to get them either.

At any rate, thank you again!

10-22-2015, 11:31 AM	#1826
wolverine2281 marvellegends.info Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,213	Got some Black Series Stormtroopers available if anyone needs. $21 each, 2 for $40 or $19 each for 3 or more. __________________ http://wolviestoys.com b/s/t http://www.toyark.com/wolverine2281-b-s-t-thread-76044/

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En Sabah Nerd Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 9,794	I can afford to wait because I only have one close friend who I actively talk to regularly and he either waits to see a movie until we can see it together or if one of us sees it first we have a strict "recommend only, talk not" policy. __________________

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Dr Kain King of Nerdom Join Date: May 2012 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 11,850	Quote: Originally Posted by Zorn88 ^^ Me as well. I will also be avoiding the internet as much as possible during the opening week. I haven't even seen the new trailer because they like to put too much in them nowadays. I'm the same way, but good news, they don't explain shit. __________________

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Augustus_Cole DarkToyLord Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: It's Dark and Hell is Hot... Posts: 4,959	for the life of me i couldn't understand why this thing cost so much. then seeing it in person today... OHHHHHH...is for the 6inch sized figures....wow ..was a pretty good sized box __________________ The DarkToyLord

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Augustus_Cole DarkToyLord Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: It's Dark and Hell is Hot... Posts: 4,959	what is the new wave of Star Wars 6" Black?? Guavian Enforcer Constable Zuvio Poe Dameron Captain Phasma ( I assume ) and one more i don't know... ?? __________________ The DarkToyLord Last edited by Augustus_Cole; 10-22-2015 at 06:26 PM..