Star Wars Appreciation Thread

Decon · 10-09-2017, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bo Ttef

Finally managed to get BlackSeries Yoda at a decent price- immediately ordered the mos-eisly-casting prequel headsculpt/robe. Makes for a perfect Prequel Yoda.

How much is a decent price? I never got him when he first came out, didn't think he would go up in price.

Bo Ttef · 10-09-2017, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Decon

How much is a decent price? I never got him when he first came out, didn't think he would go up in price.

I got him for $40, shipped. I saw a few ebay auctions end slightly under $40 but I've been looking for him for a while, so when I saw the $40 I jumped on it quick. (Which means of course that he'll be re-released or get a new figure any time now) lol

MeLikeJinx · 10-09-2017, 07:20 PM

Noooooo... I hope neither Rey or Luke don't become bad guys... I want them to be good guys until the end.

Tomax · 10-09-2017, 09:17 PM

new star wars trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=Q0CbN8sfihY

Bo Ttef · 10-10-2017, 06:29 AM

trying out Flickr (haven't posted anything since the Photobucket Massacre)

LASER SWORD PHOTO EDITOR FX Picture 4-1 by M T, on Flickr

En Sabah Nerd · 10-11-2017, 02:42 PM

I initially didn't think I'd really be picking up any more regular black series figures until Tarkin comes out since this latest force Friday wave had a few that I'd been waiting on and I had no trouble scooping those up, obviously I caved and got these. My picture doesn't really show it but I think Hasbro did a solid job capturing an older Carrie Fisher's likeness and now I have older Leia to go with older Han. There's not too much that can be said about the Praetorian as an entity from the movie besides the fact that it's obviously this trilogy's equivalent of the Imperial Guard, as a toy I like it except for a few spots. The skirt piece being plastic blocks the leg range although not too severely and his elbows also have limited range due to the design but I will admit they move more than I thought they would. I like the way the shoulder pads are on ball-joints so they can be moved out of the arms path, I really like the design of his space-naginata thing, and overall I just like the figure. I do prefer the enigma presented with the classic Royal Guard's appearance but this new generation of leader-protectors look cool too and it seems we may actually get to watch them fight as opposed to just standing around and then let off of work early.

A couple of quick thoughts having seen the rest of the wave. Finn looks alright but the eyes were a bit sloppy on the one I checked out. Maz's eyes kinda ruin that figure for me because they're painted to the size that they appear when the goggles are on so if you want to display her without the goggles on it's just plain wrong. Poe just looks bad to me, I guess Hasbro refuses to make a really good Oscar Isaac.

Phantomcrow · 10-12-2017, 11:30 AM

I already had the 3 pack from last year, but saw this at Ross.

Untitled by Phantomcrow, on Flickr

En Sabah Nerd · 10-12-2017, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantomcrow

I already had the 3 pack from last year, but saw this at Ross.

Untitled by Phantomcrow, on Flickr

I'm surprised I never saw Target themselves mark the price down on that set, last time I checked a Target out was August but they still had like 6 of that set at full price and I just shook my head. Walmart needs to drop the price on the 3.75" scale AT-ST, they don't seem to be moving at all for $60 so both of the stores I check have had 4 or 5 since around April when they came out.

JCarterVA · 10-15-2017, 07:23 AM

Picked up a Vader at Wal-Mart in Fredericksburg. He looks great. Saw a Rey in Trainingq. Decided to leave it for someone that really wants her.

Bo Ttef · 10-15-2017, 09:30 AM

Awaiting the Supreme Commander! by M T, on Flickr

Viva La Resistance! by M T, on Flickr

Tomax · 10-15-2017, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Bo Ttef

Awaiting the Supreme Commander!
Viva La Resistance!

WOW, just perfection. every pose is superb. this is the picture of the day! freaking great!

Bo Ttef · 10-15-2017, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomax

WOW, just perfection. every pose is superb. this is the picture of the day! freaking great!

Thank you, Ser! Just need that dang Snoke to come in finally!

slim19722 · 10-16-2017, 12:28 AM

People were saying how TLJ Rose looked like she was wearing a Ghostbusters outfit, so I gave her some Ghostbusters playmobile gear. Needs some modifying, but scales pretty well for 1/18 figures.

Goldengreg · 10-16-2017, 06:51 AM

Hello guys!

Just got me 3 6-inch Tie Fighters as they were on clearance for 50€ each here in France on a big retail chain store.

...of course I ordered them online as I barely could put one on my car

Now to find a place to unpack them...

MUfan97 · 10-16-2017, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldengreg

Hello guys!

Just got me 3 6-inch Tie Fighters as they were on clearance for 50€ each here in France on a big retail chain store.

...of course I ordered them online as I barely could put one on my car

Now to find a place to unpack them...

Put a wooden board on top of two of them. Boom, instant coffee table.

Bo Ttef · 10-17-2017, 06:28 AM

Finished up the Prequel shelf-

Prequel Jedi 3 by M T, on Flickr

Prequel Jedi 2 by M T, on Flickr

Prequel Jedi 1 by M T, on Flickr

Lionheart · 10-18-2017, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by slim19722

People were saying how TLJ Rose looked like she was wearing a Ghostbusters outfit, so I gave her some Ghostbusters playmobile gear. Needs some modifying, but scales pretty well for 1/18 figures.

That looks sweet. I'd like to see how she scales with the Ecto 1.

Goldengreg · 10-26-2017, 06:27 AM

Hello everyone!

I have a quick question! Wich Black Series (6inch) Jyn Erso is best looking? EADU one, or the basic one? Rogue One figs are getting cheaper and I wanted to get a few to go along with my Tie Fighters.
Thanks!

En Sabah Nerd · 10-26-2017, 02:02 PM

The Inferno Squad figure is a nice minor repaint of the classic TIE pilot we got three years ago. The differences are the obvious red markings, the belt added on (Edit: I mean it's a different belt), and the chest box being slightly repainted. The E-11 included with this one also has a more metallic look to it than the standard black ones. Overall I really like this one and just like the Walgreens ghost Obi-Wan I think these are great as exclusives because they aren't that much different than the regular options you could get.

OGTrilogy · 10-26-2017, 08:49 PM

Hello, I just finished a video review of my Custom 3 3/4 inch scale Jundland Wastes diorama/playset. There's also comparisons of 3 3/4 Star Wars figures and my collection of Landspeeders. Thanks!

https://youtu.be/wcbTvv3ZxhA

Bo Ttef · 11-05-2017, 01:29 AM

Swapped helmets on one of my retail guards with the GameStop version. The different material skirts is frustrating but really easily adjusted

Snoke's Elite by lowanbing, on Flickr

En Sabah Nerd · 11-05-2017, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bo Ttef

Swapped helmets on one of my retail guards with the GameStop version. The different material skirts is frustrating but really easily adjusted

It's especially odd that they bothered with the fabric skirt for the Gamestop pack one when the Amazon one also looks to sport the plastic skirt. By Hasbro's own design that guarantees to make things weird for anyone that wants all three praetorian guards.

MeLikeJinx · 11-09-2017, 08:37 PM

My Target had the new blue A-wings on sale for $19... couldn't resist at that price since this version is the bigger non-nerf version of the A-wing. Such a cool classic looking vehicle... also love the blue colors.

I also saw the 5PoA Admiral Raddus, Galen Erso and rebel trooper guy wave at a local Go Calendar and Games seasonal shop, but they were 12 bucks each... so I passed on them... Raddus looks cool though.

Bo Ttef · 11-12-2017, 11:21 AM

Got my Amazon Heavy Guards in- decided to stick with as close to the poster as I can (but Snoke needs some elevation) went with 2 retail, 2 Amazon, and 1 Gamestop... but gave one of the retail guards a sword from the Heavy... It's really tough to tell the difference between the Heavy and retail guard so I don't know if it's right or not- but 2/2/1 works better for me than 1/3/1

Snoke 3 by lowanbing, on Flickr

deecee4 · 11-13-2017, 10:09 AM

Cool pic but between Snoke's robe and slippers and those red cuisineart guards, its looking more like Bed,Bath & Beyond than Star Wars.

10-11-2017, 02:42 PM	#3606
En Sabah Nerd Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 9,789	I initially didn't think I'd really be picking up any more regular black series figures until Tarkin comes out since this latest force Friday wave had a few that I'd been waiting on and I had no trouble scooping those up, obviously I caved and got these. My picture doesn't really show it but I think Hasbro did a solid job capturing an older Carrie Fisher's likeness and now I have older Leia to go with older Han. There's not too much that can be said about the Praetorian as an entity from the movie besides the fact that it's obviously this trilogy's equivalent of the Imperial Guard, as a toy I like it except for a few spots. The skirt piece being plastic blocks the leg range although not too severely and his elbows also have limited range due to the design but I will admit they move more than I thought they would. I like the way the shoulder pads are on ball-joints so they can be moved out of the arms path, I really like the design of his space-naginata thing, and overall I just like the figure. I do prefer the enigma presented with the classic Royal Guard's appearance but this new generation of leader-protectors look cool too and it seems we may actually get to watch them fight as opposed to just standing around and then let off of work early. A couple of quick thoughts having seen the rest of the wave. Finn looks alright but the eyes were a bit sloppy on the one I checked out. Maz's eyes kinda ruin that figure for me because they're painted to the size that they appear when the goggles are on so if you want to display her without the goggles on it's just plain wrong. Poe just looks bad to me, I guess Hasbro refuses to make a really good Oscar Isaac. __________________

10-12-2017, 12:39 PM	#3608
En Sabah Nerd Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 9,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Phantomcrow I already had the 3 pack from last year, but saw this at Ross. Untitled by Phantomcrow, on Flickr I'm surprised I never saw Target themselves mark the price down on that set, last time I checked a Target out was August but they still had like 6 of that set at full price and I just shook my head. Walmart needs to drop the price on the 3.75" scale AT-ST, they don't seem to be moving at all for $60 so both of the stores I check have had 4 or 5 since around April when they came out. __________________

10-15-2017, 09:42 AM	#3611
Tomax Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 3,117	Quote: Originally Posted by Bo Ttef Awaiting the Supreme Commander! Viva La Resistance! WOW, just perfection. every pose is superb. this is the picture of the day! freaking great! Last edited by Tomax; 10-15-2017 at 09:45 AM..

10-16-2017, 06:51 AM	#3614
Goldengreg Toyphotography enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Paris, France Posts: 561	Hello guys! Just got me 3 6-inch Tie Fighters as they were on clearance for 50€ each here in France on a big retail chain store. ...of course I ordered them online as I barely could put one on my car Now to find a place to unpack them... __________________ "Of course it's safe, you could ju..."

10-16-2017, 03:24 PM	#3615
MUfan97 Toa of Fire Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: At your mom's house Posts: 1,897	Quote: Originally Posted by Goldengreg Hello guys! Just got me 3 6-inch Tie Fighters as they were on clearance for 50€ each here in France on a big retail chain store. ...of course I ordered them online as I barely could put one on my car Now to find a place to unpack them... Put a wooden board on top of two of them. Boom, instant coffee table. __________________ I was born, I had a good time, I was vaporized by a bomb.