Star Wars Appreciation Thread

Trivial Psychic · 10-22-2019, 07:27 AM

Did anyone notice the Ghost makes a cameo in the new trailer? Could Hera, Ahsoka and the crew still be alive?

webz · 10-22-2019, 08:31 AM

I will probably be roasted alive, ignored, and kicked into a Rancor pit for this, but I honestly prefer the new movies more than the prequels or Return of the Jedi.

For me, it goes Star Wars 4, 8, 7, 5, (Rogue One), 3, (Solo), 2, 6, 1. I'm not a huge fan of Starwars or star trek, I just enjoy them as cheesy action films. So I figured I'd chime in as a "regular joe" film watcher. I really enjoyed The Last Jedi, because for me, Luke fit in perfectly for someone who was an idealist who got hit with his first real failure. 4, 5, and 6 was all about how perfect Luke is. Incorruptible and noble. Then we find out he's just as flawed as anyone, and one moment of weakness is enough to break him and screw over the universe. He couldn't own up to his mistakes, and he went and pouted for a decade rather than try to fix things. I found it perfectly normal. You see it today with the generation of adults raised to demand trophies for everything and told by their parents that they are perfect. Now they cannot accept criticisms at all, and have meltdowns if life doesn't go their way.

I know Mark Hammill had issues with it, but I think it's from him wanting to be the noble swashbuckler again, rather than having to actually ACT in a movie. Something George Lucas never asked him to do.

The new trailer looks interesting. I'll definitely see it in the 2nd or 3rd week of it's theatrical run.

En Sabah Nerd · 10-22-2019, 11:10 AM

I like Last Jedi and I think part of how I justify Luke's evolution is that the series has always been more fantasy than straight sci-fi and in particular it's very Arthurian. Near the end of his life King Arthur makes rash decisions that have consequences for the land but in the end he is called back to be a hero again to fight Mordred and in doing so he dies.

jwyss234 · 10-22-2019, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic

Did anyone notice the Ghost makes a cameo in the new trailer? Could Hera, Ahsoka and the crew still be alive?

Totally missed it. I grabbed a new screenshot from before the Falcon swoops in (bottom right corner fyi). It definitely looks like the Ghost but I don't know if Hera or Zeb would still be active 30-ish years after ROTJ. Rex probably died due to his accelerated aging and there's no word on whether Ahsoka and Sabine ever returned from looking for Ezra. However, Hera's son Jason would be old enough to be the captain since he would be early/mid 40s at this point.

SlamSlayer · 10-22-2019, 11:30 AM

Long have I waited

Harbinger · 10-22-2019, 02:28 PM

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Long have I waited.........

......for those damn prunes to work!

webz · 10-22-2019, 04:15 PM

I just can’t wait for Palpatine to offer Rey a bite of a poisoned apple and it’s only Ben Solo’s kiss that can revive her while droids and hamster birds hop around her.

SlamSlayer · 10-22-2019, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by webz

I will probably be roasted alive, ignored, and kicked into a Rancor pit for this, but I honestly prefer the new movies more than the prequels or Return of the Jedi.

For me, it goes Star Wars 4, 8, 7, 5, (Rogue One), 3, (Solo), 2, 6, 1. I'm not a huge fan of Starwars or star trek, I just enjoy them as cheesy action films. So I figured I'd chime in as a "regular joe" film watcher. I really enjoyed The Last Jedi, because for me, Luke fit in perfectly for someone who was an idealist who got hit with his first real failure. 4, 5, and 6 was all about how perfect Luke is. Incorruptible and noble. Then we find out he's just as flawed as anyone, and one moment of weakness is enough to break him and screw over the universe. He couldn't own up to his mistakes, and he went and pouted for a decade rather than try to fix things. I found it perfectly normal. You see it today with the generation of adults raised to demand trophies for everything and told by their parents that they are perfect. Now they cannot accept criticisms at all, and have meltdowns if life doesn't go their way.

I know Mark Hammill had issues with it, but I think it's from him wanting to be the noble swashbuckler again, rather than having to actually ACT in a movie. Something George Lucas never asked him to do.

The new trailer looks interesting. I'll definitely see it in the 2nd or 3rd week of it's theatrical run.

Well my top 3 are ROTJ, TFA and RO, so I'm not too far off from your line of thinking. And I consider myself a HARDCORE live and breathe star wars fan. The new films are incredibly fun and enjoyable.

SlamSlayer · 10-23-2019, 07:34 PM

Well this is a new dangerous path I've started down lol. First lego set in like 20 years. X wing coming next

jwyss234 · 10-23-2019, 09:45 PM

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Well this is a new dangerous path I've started down lol. First lego set in like 20 years. X wing coming next

I had this happen with the Millennium Falcon set from The Force Awakens. First set in 15 years and before I knew it, I had purchased several more. My favorites are the Snowspeeder and the AT-AT from a few years back as well as the Falcon from TFA.

SlamSlayer · 10-24-2019, 05:33 AM

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I had this happen with the Millennium Falcon set from The Force Awakens. First set in 15 years and before I knew it, I had purchased several more. My favorites are the Snowspeeder and the AT-AT from a few years back as well as the Falcon from TFA.

I REALLY want that $800 ultimate falcon lol. Its keeping me from getting every other version

Harbinger · 10-24-2019, 06:09 AM

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Well this is a new dangerous path I've started down lol. First lego set in like 20 years. X wing coming next

Remember what yoda said..... “ once you start down that path......forever somjnate your life it will.”

webz · 10-24-2019, 06:53 AM

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Well this is a new dangerous path I've started down lol. First lego set in like 20 years. X wing coming next

Good luck!

snake5289 · 10-24-2019, 01:44 PM

Stopped by Wal-Mart earlier and there was one Black Series Lando from Solo and a bunch of empty space.

I've heard there was talk of dropping 3.75 figures completely because they aren't selling or something but you can't buy what's not there. I haven't seen a new Vintage figure since young Han.

jwyss234 · 10-24-2019, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by snake5289

Stopped by Wal-Mart earlier and there was one Black Series Lando from Solo and a bunch of empty space.

I've heard there was talk of dropping 3.75 figures completely because they aren't selling or something but you can't buy what's not there. I haven't seen a new Vintage figure since young Han.

Hasbro said at SDCC that there were no plans to end the Vintage line. Probably just some higher up made the decision to not stock them in your area.

jwyss234 · 10-24-2019, 04:41 PM

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I REALLY want that $800 ultimate falcon lol. Its keeping me from getting every other version

If you ever get it, don't ask Harrison Ford to sign it.

JCarterVA · 10-24-2019, 04:49 PM

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I REALLY want that $800 ultimate falcon lol. Its keeping me from getting every other version

My Best friend's son saved his money from his lifeguard job last year and bought it. Took him 3-4 days to build it. It is amazing! I have been tempted by the new Slave 1 but I still have my original Lego one.

snake5289 · 10-24-2019, 05:56 PM

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Hasbro said at SDCC that there were no plans to end the Vintage line. Probably just some higher up made the decision to not stock them in your area.

Well that's good to hear. Still sucks that I can never find anything new though.

JCarterVA · 10-26-2019, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by snake5289

Stopped by Wal-Mart earlier and there was one Black Series Lando from Solo and a bunch of empty space.

I've heard there was talk of dropping 3.75 figures completely because they aren't selling or something but you can't buy what's not there. I haven't seen a new Vintage figure since young Han.

Walmart in Warrenton, VA has some TVC figures. Lando Skiff, Sith trooper, Poe and Luke X-Wing

SlamSlayer · 10-26-2019, 06:03 PM

Godspeed

jwyss234 · 10-27-2019, 09:26 PM

Preorders are now open for the new Black Series and Vintage figures shown this weekend.

snake5289 · 10-27-2019, 11:15 PM

Just found the new VC on Amazon and they're set to release the day before my birthday. Score!

hasbroherofan · 10-28-2019, 07:09 PM

snake5289 · 10-28-2019, 08:01 PM

I know it's early but has there been any word on a Blu-ray release down the road because I'm definitely going to want this in my SW collection.

Harbinger · 10-29-2019, 03:11 AM

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Holy crap! Armor that actually WORKS at deflecting blaster shots!

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webz Zero social skills Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,413	I will probably be roasted alive, ignored, and kicked into a Rancor pit for this, but I honestly prefer the new movies more than the prequels or Return of the Jedi. For me, it goes Star Wars 4, 8, 7, 5, (Rogue One), 3, (Solo), 2, 6, 1. I'm not a huge fan of Starwars or star trek, I just enjoy them as cheesy action films. So I figured I'd chime in as a "regular joe" film watcher. I really enjoyed The Last Jedi, because for me, Luke fit in perfectly for someone who was an idealist who got hit with his first real failure. 4, 5, and 6 was all about how perfect Luke is. Incorruptible and noble. Then we find out he's just as flawed as anyone, and one moment of weakness is enough to break him and screw over the universe. He couldn't own up to his mistakes, and he went and pouted for a decade rather than try to fix things. I found it perfectly normal. You see it today with the generation of adults raised to demand trophies for everything and told by their parents that they are perfect. Now they cannot accept criticisms at all, and have meltdowns if life doesn't go their way. I know Mark Hammill had issues with it, but I think it's from him wanting to be the noble swashbuckler again, rather than having to actually ACT in a movie. Something George Lucas never asked him to do. The new trailer looks interesting. I'll definitely see it in the 2nd or 3rd week of it's theatrical run. __________________ Bah! Humbug! Instagram @webzphotomania Facebook page: webzphotomania Last edited by webz; 10-22-2019 at 08:33 AM..

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