Up-And-Coming Star Wars Figures

Jason Abbadon · 03-20-2012, 10:52 PM

I dont know...the thigh swivel part is concealed anyway- I dont see how that could be it.

Maybe Hasbro is under contract not to share parts from or for it's SW run- I could see that as part of an exclusive contract...and SW has the most unique sculpts of any line too.

Prowl 2009 · 03-21-2012, 07:42 AM

Yakface.com continues their in-depth look at the Wal-Mart exclusive Discover the Force subline with figure #3 of 12, the Destroyer Droid. The figure is an awesome repaint of the Droidika found in the 30th Anniversary Collection and the new paint apps look great! Accessory wise, you get 2 blast effects and half a deflector shield.

All in all, this figure has no flaws, although it would have been nice if the old deflector shield color had been used so collectors could have a single color, full shield effect, instead of two seperate colors. Still, an awesome figure that should be scooped up at any cost!

Enjoy!

Talisman · 03-21-2012, 10:24 AM

Hmm. Might have to buy two just so I can put people in a bubble shield.

Symbiote · 03-21-2012, 11:06 AM

The bubble works great for other ppl. I love that destroyer droid and all the accessories it comes with.

D00MTR0N · 03-21-2012, 11:19 AM

they really need to get waves 3 and 4 out.

Iceman · 03-21-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Symbiote

The bubble works great for other ppl. I love that destroyer droid and all the accessories it comes with.

I feel like these aren't going to make it to Canada. I wanted to pick up a couple of Destroyer Droids and these look like the ones to have.

Jason Abbadon · 03-21-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Talisman

Hmm. Might have to buy two just so I can put people in a bubble shield.

Invisible Woman! Doom!

Autobot_Goldbug · 03-22-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

I feel like these aren't going to make it to Canada. I wanted to pick up a couple of Destroyer Droids and these look like the ones to have.

Plenty of them at my Walmart.
I'm sure you could trade some G.I. Joe Jungle B.A.T.s for some. I heard Canada got a bunch of that particular G.I. Joe wave.

Iceman · 03-22-2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Autobot_Goldbug

Plenty of them at my Walmart.
I'm sure you could trade some G.I. Joe Jungle B.A.T.s for some. I heard Canada got a bunch of that particular G.I. Joe wave.

Yeah, I've actually seen them several places and passed. Had no idea they were hard to find. I don't keep up too much on the Joe stuff, just buy the occasional figure that I like the look of.

DogFashionDisco · 03-22-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Autobot_Goldbug

Plenty of them at my Walmart.
I'm sure you could trade some G.I. Joe Jungle B.A.T.s for some. I heard Canada got a bunch of that particular G.I. Joe wave.

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Yeah, I've actually seen them several places and passed. Had no idea they were hard to find. I don't keep up too much on the Joe stuff, just buy the occasional figure that I like the look of.

I have a regular anniversary B.A.T.s that I felt compelled to buy a while back because of how strange it looks. High quality figure, what does the jungle one look like, or are they the same?

Prowl 2009 · 03-23-2012, 06:17 PM

A forum member over at Rebelscum.com was able to get their hands on the soon-to-be-released Vintage Collection Darth Vader (ANH)! Check it out!

JustryGT · 03-23-2012, 08:47 PM

I knew there was a reason I passed up that last VC Vader.

I like the proportions better and of course the new hip joints are cool.

snake5289 · 03-23-2012, 08:49 PM

It does look a lot better but I'm good with what I've got now.

bmorr · 03-24-2012, 05:07 AM

just to be clear, it's the vader on the right in the pic, the one with the updated leg articulation?

Prowl 2009 · 03-24-2012, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bmorr

just to be clear, it's the vader on the right in the pic, the one with the updated leg articulation?

Yep, on the right.

Jason Abbadon · 03-24-2012, 08:23 AM

Taller too! Very cool.
I'll just have to dullcoat the non-armored parts and gloss coat the helmet to make him perfect!

Then he'll take his place next to Doctor Doom and Cobra Commander- they have a lot in common!

Optimus Vader · 03-27-2012, 12:08 PM

I definitely like that the new Vader is a little taller, and obviously the hip joints are an improvement, but if this wasn't Vader we're talking about I'd be good with the Ep5 VC version. But it's Vader, so if there's a better one out there I need to own it.

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Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

Taller too! Very cool.
I'll just have to dullcoat the non-armored parts and gloss coat the helmet to make him perfect!

Then he'll take his place next to Doctor Doom and Cobra Commander- they have a lot in common!

I like this. I've been reorganizing my collection recently (translation: playing with my toys a lot) and I was thinking of doing a "villians you don't want to fuck with" shelf.

daytimeninja · 03-27-2012, 01:33 PM

It's getting tough seeing the TPM wave around here shelfwarm. Very worried that I won't get to see any of the next 2 waves, when they contain my most anticipated TVC figures EVER!

Prowl 2009 · 03-29-2012, 10:16 AM

Check out new carded images for Wave 6 of the Vintage Collection! Included in this wave, slated for a June 2012 release are:

Grand Moff Tarkin
Nikto
Galen Marek
Shae Visula

NOTE: Clone Pilot Odd Ball is also part of this wave.

Thanks to Sandtroopers.com!

bmorr · 03-29-2012, 10:37 AM

im totally buying that bounty hunter. the head is gonna be used for jean grey

Talisman · 03-29-2012, 10:55 AM

Shae and Starkiller are must-haves.

Which means I will never, ever see them, ever.

daytimeninja · 03-29-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Prowl 2009

Check out new carded images for Wave 6 of the Vintage Collection! Included in this wave, slated for a June 2012 release are:

Grand Moff Tarkin
Nikto
Galen Marek
Shae Visula

NOTE: Clone Pilot Odd Ball is also part of this wave.

Thanks to Sandtroopers.com!

Holy shit, those all look amazing!

But Shae's card art looks terrible.

Also, what's with the subtext? Just because it's an EU character, doesn't mean Hasbro needs to put some lengthy "Old Republic Bounty Hunter" for people who haven't played TOR.

Prowl 2009 · 03-29-2012, 08:04 PM

Check out Movie Heroes Luke Skywalker & Darth Vader, pictures thanks to our friends over at Sandtroopers.com!

Enjoy!

Symbiote · 03-29-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Talisman

Shae and Starkiller are must-haves.

Which means I will never, ever see them, ever.

This is so true. I still haven't found ayla secura or bastila. Damnit.

Jason Abbadon · 03-29-2012, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bmorr

im totally buying that bounty hunter. the head is gonna be used for jean grey

NICE! I was thinking "Bethany Cabe" as she look like a hardass.
Then I'll but three more for customs- that's a beautiful female head and I'd bet it looks great with a hair-swap.

And of course, her armor is badass- PLUS she comes with two great looking orange/clear flame spray to have spitting out of her gauntlet or jetpack- perfect for many MU figures- Torch, Crystal, Deadpool's butt...
Starkiller there looks like a customizer's bonanza too- is that the same fig as the one from the box set or is it a new sculpt? Do either of these figures have swivel hips or is it the old T-crotchrot?

Is that white-carded Vader the one with the swivel hips or another re-release of the T-Crotch version on a white card?
So far, the white cards are the ones to skip (except the Destroyer Droid)- a whole line of "pass".
Makes hunting easier though.

03-21-2012, 07:42 AM	#352
Prowl 2009 Guardian of Gotham Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newmarket, ONT Posts: 728	Yakface.com continues their in-depth look at the Wal-Mart exclusive Discover the Force subline with figure #3 of 12, the Destroyer Droid. The figure is an awesome repaint of the Droidika found in the 30th Anniversary Collection and the new paint apps look great! Accessory wise, you get 2 blast effects and half a deflector shield. All in all, this figure has no flaws, although it would have been nice if the old deflector shield color had been used so collectors could have a single color, full shield effect, instead of two seperate colors. Still, an awesome figure that should be scooped up at any cost! Enjoy! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Blog: Infinite Earths Twitter: @InfinteEarths Facebook

03-21-2012, 11:06 AM	#354
Symbiote MacGyver of MU Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,364	The bubble works great for other ppl. I love that destroyer droid and all the accessories it comes with. __________________ , Showcase, BST Feedback

03-21-2012, 02:48 PM	#356
Iceman MUtant Overlord Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,754	Quote: Originally Posted by Symbiote The bubble works great for other ppl. I love that destroyer droid and all the accessories it comes with. I feel like these aren't going to make it to Canada. I wanted to pick up a couple of Destroyer Droids and these look like the ones to have. __________________ BST

03-22-2012, 08:23 PM	#359
Iceman MUtant Overlord Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,754	Quote: Originally Posted by Autobot_Goldbug Plenty of them at my Walmart. I'm sure you could trade some G.I. Joe Jungle B.A.T.s for some. I heard Canada got a bunch of that particular G.I. Joe wave. Yeah, I've actually seen them several places and passed. Had no idea they were hard to find. I don't keep up too much on the Joe stuff, just buy the occasional figure that I like the look of. __________________ BST

03-22-2012, 08:51 PM	#360
DogFashionDisco Life Between the Panels Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 3,900	Quote: Originally Posted by Autobot_Goldbug Plenty of them at my Walmart. I'm sure you could trade some G.I. Joe Jungle B.A.T.s for some. I heard Canada got a bunch of that particular G.I. Joe wave. Quote: Originally Posted by Iceman Yeah, I've actually seen them several places and passed. Had no idea they were hard to find. I don't keep up too much on the Joe stuff, just buy the occasional figure that I like the look of. I have a regular anniversary B.A.T.s that I felt compelled to buy a while back because of how strange it looks. High quality figure, what does the jungle one look like, or are they the same? __________________