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News Credits: 4 · by **Real One** » Fri May 11, 2007 11:21 pm

Ordered 2 McBobas earlier today from HTS. :grin:

by **Rogue.** » Sat May 12, 2007 11:28 am

I finally found the Treachery on Saleucami battle packs. Found only two, which was exactly what I wanted... thank God. I swapped around some of the speeder parts since their paint apps were inconsistant... some have a lighter red paint app on one-half of the body. Anyways I love these BARC Speeders, so much better than the pukey-yellow colored one that came with Stass Allie (bought three of those back when they were out).

Real One wrote:Ordered 2 McBobas earlier today from HTS.

I hope HTS had a limit on ordering those. Like only two. Because what's to stop all the scalper-dealers from loading up on those two figures at HTS, being shortpacks? They order five cases of figures, they get five of the shortpacks. They go to HTS and order 30, then they have 30 "in stock" for themselves for God knows what price.

News Credits: 4 · by **Real One** » Sat May 12, 2007 9:14 pm

Spike wrote:I finally found the Treachery on Saleucami battle packs. Found only two, which was exactly what I wanted... thank God. I swapped around some of the speeder parts since their paint apps were inconsistant... some have a lighter red paint app on one-half of the body. Anyways I love these BARC Speeders, so much better than the pukey-yellow colored one that came with Stass Allie (bought three of those back when they were out).

Real One wrote:Ordered 2 McBobas earlier today from HTS.

I hope HTS had a limit on ordering those. Like only two. Because what's to stop all the scalper-dealers from loading up on those two figures at HTS, being shortpacks? They order five cases of figures, they get five of the shortpacks. They go to HTS and order 30, then they have 30 "in stock" for themselves for God knows what price.

Yup only 2 is the limit for any figure. Also found Treachery on Saleucami battle packs for $5.00 each early April.

News Credits: 3 · by **MagnusPrimal** » Tue May 15, 2007 2:01 am

Found a concept Boba today. I never did see the concept Stormtrooper.

News Credits: 6 · by **Dr. Caelus** » Wed May 16, 2007 3:02 pm

Well, the trip's been a bust so far. No Concept Stormtroopers, No Concept Boba Fett, No Titanium Fallen, and No Classics Devastator.

I found 1 Saleucami Battlepack in Hayes, KS, but didn't want those two troopers badly enough to cough up $20.

Seen some V-wings and Infiltrators but I found those in MO too, so not particularly exciting. Also the Target here in Boulder had the wave of figures with the Death Star Trooper, whichever wave that is.

Going to look for a comic book shop soon. Maybe I can still find the Kup: Spotlight.

by **Homer** » Wed May 16, 2007 10:55 pm

I still haven't seen anymore wave 1 or any 2, let alone a McBoba/Stormie. Did however grab a V-wing and Saesee Tin TF'r. Both very nice.

Caelus wrote:Well, the trip's been a bust so far. No Concept Stormtroopers, No Concept Boba Fett, No Titanium Fallen, and No Classics Devastator.

Aye, your trip was to NC? :lol:

So....ever since I had heard about the clone & commander set, I've been pretty excited about it.

Then I saw this today-
http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Clones_and_Commanders_Gift_Pack_105897.asp

Between the new TF'r movie line that I am not too excited about, not being able to find any new SW figs, and the terd battle packs released lately, I will have more dinero for stuff like saving the baby seals, or...bowling, or something.

News Credits: 26 · by **Wheeljack35** » Thu May 17, 2007 4:57 am

I seen the ridiculous set today unless you don't have those figures it's not worth getting

I picked up a Mac Boba Fett and a titanium V-wing

Also found a new comic pack with Luke in Stormtrooper outfit with R2

The only reason I got that was for R2 he is painted differently and will be a good addition to my astromech collection

by **Homer** » Thu May 17, 2007 6:41 am

Wheeljack35 wrote:I seen the ridiculous set today unless you don't have those figures it's not worth getting

If the set had actual COMMANDERS and clones in it, I would have picked it up for the novelty, regardless of whether or not I already had the figures.

The last thing I need are more Yodas, Vaders, and ObiWans. I could also care less about silver figures also. Plus, when was a Sandtrooper actually considered a clone trooper?

News Credits: 26 · by **Wheeljack35** » Thu May 17, 2007 7:59 am

When I first heard of this I thought it would be different commanders and there grunts not repackaged figures that they made tons of and can't get rid of

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Thu May 17, 2007 8:04 am

Wheeljack35 wrote:When I first heard of this I thought it would be different commanders and there grunts not repackaged figures that they made tons of and can't get rid of

You did get your clones no problem right?

News Credits: 26 · by **Wheeljack35** » Thu May 17, 2007 8:43 am

Yes I thought I pmed you the day I got them :-?

by **Rogue.** » Fri May 18, 2007 3:38 am

Wheeljack35 wrote:Also found a new comic pack with Luke in Stormtrooper outfit with R2

The only reason I got that was for R2 he is painted differently and will be a good addition to my astromech collection

That's the same reason I want to get that set. But now I'm thinking of picking up the Han & Chewie comic set the next time I find one, just for the Han in Stormtrooper outfit. We all know Hasbro will release these guys in non-ridiculous colors, though... :-?

I finally got two more Elite Corps Clones. I could have grabbed another one, but left it for someone else to find. I'm done with last year's figures, and so sick of seeing them in such large numbers. WTF, Hasbro!!! I still haven't seen the Tantive IV Battle Pack enough times. I'm starting to regret not buying it the one time I saw it in Target... but basically they are just repacks, so who cares.

I ended up ordering the Biggs in X-Wing pilot gear and cheeseburger Luke at HasbroToyShop, along with a bunch of other non-SW things, using that 25% off / free shipping discount code. I'm getting sick of not finding this stuff in stores. The other things I ordered just because it was much more reasonable, especially with the free shipping.

by **Homer** » Fri May 18, 2007 6:37 am

Picked up a few more Saga clones yesterday. Also, one of the walmarts in town finally marked down their tin sets. Picked up 3 more Biker Scout flip-up visor tins for $6 each.

They also had boat loads of the Model Nodes tins for $6 if anyone has been putting that one off. PM me if you would like me to pick you up a set.

News Credits: 26 · by **Wheeljack35** » Fri May 18, 2007 11:33 am

I wish I could say yes but Spike picked up one for me a while back and I need to get it from him

by **Rogue.** » Fri May 18, 2007 2:54 pm

Today I found this year's Vintage line at TRU. There was one of each, but I only got Snowtrooper and IG-88 for now. I was so tempted to get all of them, but I'd rather have a choice of the best paint apps for the others.

IG-88 is incredible! He's loaded with articulation. His freakin' chest pivots downward... it's hard to describe, I'll just have to take some pics. You can pull off some crazy poses with this guy! An incredible improvement over all other versions of this guy.

The Snowtrooper is also incredible. The only fault I find with it is that the tooling for the shoulders has the "R1" and "L1" on the outside of the armor (instead of, say, inside the armpit where you wouldn't see it). I guess there were different Snowtrooper armor types in the movie? This one shares the POTF2 figure's design. Hasbro had better reuse this Snowtrooper like mad in the coming years! I really don't want to have to army build this guy at $10 each.

I also found and bought from Target: Rebel Honor Guard, and another Super Battle Droid & Death Star Trooper. The Rebel looks like he could be used with GI Joe figures without his helmet on his head. I'll probably just get one more of him, though he is an awesome figure.

Wheeljack35 wrote:I wish I could say yes but Spike picked up one for me a while back and I need to get it from him

Speaking of that... would it be better if I just mailed it to you? I think Parcel Post is a cheaper shipping option. Otherwise I'm not sure when I'll be able to meet up to get that and the Imperial astromech to you... :-?

by **Homer** » Fri May 18, 2007 4:32 pm

Damn, nice little haul, dude. I'm going to have to hit some stores tomorrow for the vintage.

Spike wrote:IG-88 is incredible! He's loaded with articulation. His freakin' chest pivots downward... it's hard to describe, I'll just have to take some pics.

Yes, pics please (of the snowtrooper too):grin:

News Credits: 26 · by **Wheeljack35** » Sat May 19, 2007 7:43 am

Target has put Order 66 on clearance it was marked to $6.98

by **Homer** » Sat May 19, 2007 3:49 pm

Picked up an extra Kashyyk trooper, 501st airborne, Mace Galactic Marine, and Utapau atrt driver today, all marked down, as well as the one and only TAC wave 2 fig I have ever seen, the honor guard.

Also grabbed the last Degobah battle pack in town today. Figured I would get it before it is too late.

No VOTC today.

by **Rogue.** » Sat May 19, 2007 6:58 pm

Alright, VTSC pics:

IG-88:

Snowtrooper:

And a bunch more pics:

IG-88 & weapons

IG-88 kneeling

IG-88 - back -- his stupid holster won't hold either of his rifles. I plan on getting a second to cut up...

IG-88 - trying out for Jabba's dancers

Snowtrooper, and IG-88 doing yoga

Snowtrooper & weapons

Snowtrooper kneeling

Snowtrooper - side

VTSC & TAC Tin Snowtroopers

Galactic Marine & Snowtroopers

News Credits: 26 · by **Wheeljack35** » Sat May 19, 2007 9:34 pm

I was going to pass on IG-88

I never seen him pose before

I will definatly get it now

News Credits: 104 · by **Cyber Bishop** » Sat May 19, 2007 10:59 pm

Nice pix.. Thanks Spike.

by **Darth Screamer** » Sun May 20, 2007 1:28 pm

Thats an awesome ig-88, a must have, not that ill ever see it.

Well the other day was a great haul for myself.

I got:
2 V-wings
1 McStormie
1 Death Star Gunner
Bantha Set
Latest 3 comic sets-Obi-wan and Alpha rock hard.

News Credits: 26 · by **Wheeljack35** » Sun May 20, 2007 1:41 pm

I'm thinking about grabbing a second V-wing after I pick up most of the movie figures

Hey here is a preview of the wave 5 figures

http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?imag ... Cwave5.jpg

by **Homer** » Sun May 20, 2007 6:32 pm

Yeah, thanks for the pics, Spike. I'd like the whole wave, but IG88 and the snow trooper will be the first I buy along with Bossk.

CUY'VUL DAR, how is the articulation on the Alpha clone?

WheelJack35 wrote:I'm thinking about grabbing a second V-wing after I pick up most of the movie figures

Hey here is a preview of the wave 5 figures

http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?imag ... Cwave5.jpg

Now that is a nice wave of figures.

I'd like a close up view of the pre-cyborg Grevious.

by **Jestermon** » Sun May 20, 2007 7:25 pm

I finally have purchased something out of Zoids or Transformers in a long while, I love the Jawas and tonight they had the one pack of the Jawas and Droids battle pack trouble on Tatooine Battle pack at Target, I have to build an army of these for my desk.

The new movie guys were tempting but these finally pushed me over the fence of purchase.

I sold off alot of my Star Wars stuff before, but I love the jawas, hopefully they will release a second pack to the Sandpeople and Jawas.

If any one wants the green droid contact me