Death Star Trench Run Set Now At TRU

Shin Densetsu · 09-24-2011, 05:19 PM

Star Wars Death Star Trench Run Set Released

Star Wars Death Star Trench Run

jamesmruddy · 09-24-2011, 05:21 PM

That is awesome, but the price, not so awesome.

Shin Densetsu · 09-24-2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesmruddy

That is awesome, but the price, not so awesome.

Yeah that price is diesel man I was like whaaaaatttt?!

Main draw here is the X-Wing. Had the TIE Advanced been retooled too, I think this would've been worth it.

Harbinger · 09-24-2011, 05:30 PM

really? a 100 freakin dollars? they can lick my sack!

Tyjos Azari · 09-24-2011, 05:45 PM

Saw just one at the TRU I went too on my birthday, passed on it cause of the price too.

I'd just want the X-Wing out of the set if they'd release it individually......still hopefully this one will go to discounted price soon.

bmorr · 09-24-2011, 06:06 PM

so ive been looking at the pics for a few minutes and then realized its the same vehicles from the 90s kenner line. right? Just like the AT AT and AT ST? If so, i can go down to my local comic shop and but that same tie fighter for 20 bucks.

D00MTR0N · 09-24-2011, 06:49 PM

they have priced me out of collecting this stuff,figures only and even that is getting to be a bit pricey.

Ravenxl7 · 09-24-2011, 08:37 PM

It's a nice looking set, but I'm not a big enough Star Wars fan to even consider buying this. Even if the price was dropped a fair amount from what it is now.

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Originally Posted by bmorr

Just like the AT AT and AT ST? If so, i can go down to my local comic shop and but that same tie fighter for 20 bucks.

I don't know about the AT-ST, or these, but I'm pretty sure the AT-AT was a completely new sculpt.

Shin Densetsu · 09-24-2011, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bmorr

so ive been looking at the pics for a few minutes and then realized its the same vehicles from the 90s kenner line. right? Just like the AT AT and AT ST? If so, i can go down to my local comic shop and but that same tie fighter for 20 bucks.

TIE Fighter yes, X-Wing no. The 90s Kenner line started with the 77/78 X-Wing sculpt which was stubby and out of proportion. Later by 97 iirc, they made an all new Power FX X-Wing which was a lot bigger and had way better proportions, it didn't look fat like the original toy. However, due to the electronic gimmicks, the pilot figure was not removable.

This mold was later retooled sans electronics and with space for a pilot figure in 2002, the 1st TRU exclusive Dagobah X Wing. In 2004 it was repainted as Red Leader, in 06 as another Dagobah X Wing with swamp vines and monster and in 09 or 10 as Wedge's X Wing.

This new Red 5 is further retooled.

Do Boy · 09-24-2011, 11:22 PM

Awesome set. not so awesome price.

DogFashionDisco · 09-24-2011, 11:26 PM

What would you say it cost to manufacture this set? Keep that in mind before you go out and spend your hard earned money on this.

CLASSIFIED · 09-25-2011, 05:06 AM

My son might be into this, he likes Star Wars.

Shin Densetsu · 09-25-2011, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bmorr

so ive been looking at the pics for a few minutes and then realized its the same vehicles from the 90s kenner line. right? Just like the AT AT and AT ST? If so, i can go down to my local comic shop and but that same tie fighter for 20 bucks.

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Originally Posted by DogFashionDisco

What would you say it cost to manufacture this set? Keep that in mind before you go out and spend your hard earned money on this.

Some say that the main reason for the high cost is due to retooling the X wing, speculating that on it's own it would be $70+ since the retooling is extensive, and since most folks would pass on that due to price, the figures and TIE Advanced are thrown in to make the set more appealing.

We could also look at it like this, using TRU prices(or close):
R2D2 $10
Vader $10
Luke $10
TIE Advanced $30
X Wing $40

I'm pretty sure that X Wing would be more than $40 if sold on its own. The Dagobah 2002 X Wing was $40 in 2002, I think same with Red Leader. The 2006 Dagobah one was $45, and Wedge's was $50 iirc. This new one has been retooled quite a bit and that's reason enough for TRU to charge more.

Talisman · 09-25-2011, 01:33 PM

I think I saw a case of these sitting in BoH Friday night. I'm somewhat tempted to pick it up around the holidays- loves me some X-wing.

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

I'm pretty sure that X Wing would be more than $40 if sold on its own. The Dagobah 2002 X Wing was $40 in 2002, I think same with Red Leader. The 2006 Dagobah one was $45, and Wedge's was $50 iirc. This new one has been retooled quite a bit and that's reason enough for TRU to charge more.

Sounds about right. I remember saving up for a month to get the Red Leader. Sitting in storage right now, one of the gems of my collection.

HISS878th · 09-25-2011, 09:42 PM

At these prices I am very glad that I don't collect SW any more! They are insane to ask that much for these "retooled" ships!

thechris · 09-25-2011, 11:59 PM

Cool, price doesn't look too bad, but then in Canada, everything costs more.

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Shin Densetsu OPTIMUS GUINNESS Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,542	Quote: Originally Posted by jamesmruddy That is awesome, but the price, not so awesome. Yeah that price is diesel man I was like whaaaaatttt?! Main draw here is the X-Wing. Had the TIE Advanced been retooled too, I think this would've been worth it. __________________ The Transformers! Knowing Is Half The Battle! Thunder, Thunder, Hoooooooo!!!!! Tokusatsu all day everyday! CHECK OUT OUR RESOURCES SECTIONS HERE!: Transformers Database GI Joe Database

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Ravenxl7 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,137	It's a nice looking set, but I'm not a big enough Star Wars fan to even consider buying this. Even if the price was dropped a fair amount from what it is now. Quote: Originally Posted by bmorr Just like the AT AT and AT ST? If so, i can go down to my local comic shop and but that same tie fighter for 20 bucks. I don't know about the AT-ST, or these, but I'm pretty sure the AT-AT was a completely new sculpt. __________________

09-24-2011, 09:45 PM	#9
Shin Densetsu OPTIMUS GUINNESS Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,542	Quote: Originally Posted by bmorr so ive been looking at the pics for a few minutes and then realized its the same vehicles from the 90s kenner line. right? Just like the AT AT and AT ST? If so, i can go down to my local comic shop and but that same tie fighter for 20 bucks. TIE Fighter yes, X-Wing no. The 90s Kenner line started with the 77/78 X-Wing sculpt which was stubby and out of proportion. Later by 97 iirc, they made an all new Power FX X-Wing which was a lot bigger and had way better proportions, it didn't look fat like the original toy. However, due to the electronic gimmicks, the pilot figure was not removable. This mold was later retooled sans electronics and with space for a pilot figure in 2002, the 1st TRU exclusive Dagobah X Wing. In 2004 it was repainted as Red Leader, in 06 as another Dagobah X Wing with swamp vines and monster and in 09 or 10 as Wedge's X Wing. This new Red 5 is further retooled. __________________ The Transformers! Knowing Is Half The Battle! Thunder, Thunder, Hoooooooo!!!!! Tokusatsu all day everyday! CHECK OUT OUR RESOURCES SECTIONS HERE!: Transformers Database GI Joe Database