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Star Wars Merch |OT| Chewie, We're Broke.
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GentlemanCrow
Member
The best figures in the Elite series are probably the various troopers and Ren. The rest have issues with either likeness, paint app, colour choices and weight. At least the troopers look like they fell right out of the film and actually suit the use of metal being as they are armoured. The screw holes in the back are mighty unsightly.
Phasma isn't great. Looks no better than the Black series without the articulation. If she were shiny and utilised the die cast better she'd be worth it.
Phasma isn't great. Looks no better than the Black series without the articulation. If she were shiny and utilised the die cast better she'd be worth it.
Charles Foster Kane
Rosebud
Better late than never (maybe. Maybe it's better never.) but here's the video from my appearance on CNN last Friday.
See if you can spot the moment where I could have (but brainfarted it) referred to myself as a "Lore Expert."
lol nice man
Secret Fawful
Member
Better late than never (maybe. Maybe it's better never.) but here's the video from my appearance on CNN last Friday.
See if you can spot the moment where I could have (but brainfarted it) referred to myself as a "Lore Expert."
Jesus Christ, you decimated the public image of a ravenous, socially-inactive, basement-dwelling, "I own a lifesize cardboard cutout of slave Leia" Star Wars fan by being extremely informative and well-spoken. The anchor was basically shocked. "Who knew?" is pretty telling.
I'd guess anyone who isn't a huge fan and has a job like CNN anchor, or even just a majority of viewers at home, would expect literally your opposite to show up from a Star Wars podcast to give opinions on merchandising and mass appeal.
It could have been a lot worse. They could have had someone on who would appear on camera in a Darth Vader or Kylo Ren mask, holding a lightsaber and a Chewie plushie while talking about how J.J. Abrams is going to make all of their dreams come true, and how cool they think their new BB8 toy is while playing with it and making airplane noises. You know, like me.
freefirefreefall
Banned
Elite Phasma isn't even listed on the Disney Store website anymore.
Is it seriously never going to come back?
Is it seriously never going to come back?
//ARCANUM
Member
Elite Phasma isn't even listed on the Disney Store website anymore.
Is it seriously never going to come back?
i really hope that's not the case and that they just delisted her until they get more stock.
WadiumArcadium
Member
It's still in stock on the UK store.Elite Phasma isn't even listed on the Disney Store website anymore.
Is it seriously never going to come back?
Baka Zeitgeist
pluck my tasty grapes
You can say that again.
I bought her off the UK Disney store over the weekend, and at first after just looking at her in the box I was thinking of picking up the Ren and a couple of troopers from the line.
After the 5 minutes of untwisting wires to free her from her box before getting fed up and just cutting the fuck out of the package to free her, I put her on her base only to fuck with her another 5 minutes just trying to get her to be slightly posed without falling backwards.
Her head, hands and feet are plastic, her joints are plastic, her armor is all die-cast. Little plastic feet, with little plastic ankle joints, with die-cast legs, torso and arms, so posing her is like trying to balance an egg on the back of a teaspoon.I found splaying her feet out so she stands like a duck keeps her from falling over, but I still have her braced against the corner of a shelf for now. Most disappointing thing was her gun didn't fit onto her leg, even the little 3.75 inch figure I picked up last Friday can do that.
In the end I wished I kept her in the box. I do plan on picking up all the Captain Phasma figures/statues I can get though, not since Boba Fett have I loved a design like this one from the Star Wars universe.
freefirefreefall
Banned
God damnit Disney NA!
Bobby Roberts
Banned
Degree of difficulty: That's actually my basement. It's where the studio is.
edit: and they asked me to set dress it a little, and the only Star Wars stuff I actually had nearby were the laserdiscs.
I'm old.
Star Wars Darth Vader Force Fx Lightsaber $125 at amazon, regular price $150!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SD8IHU6/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SD8IHU6/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Secret Fawful
Member
Yeah, I think that's quite a bit different than what I meant, although a quick Google search shows me that there are some pretty cool Star Wars basements out there. I just mean more what they probably expected versus what they got. I wouldn't be surprised if you got asked back. It's funny that the description I gave of an over-merchandised guest and background is actually kinda what they wanted.
BrettWeir
Member
Darn. Says $149.99 to me.
I guess it went back up to $149.99.
Here's my little Force Friday haul:
Ordered everything from Amazon save for the LEGO set, which my brother gave to me for my birthday. I think I'm going to try and get the rest of the 6" Black Series figures. I want everything, though. :/
freefirefreefall
Banned
If any unimpressed buyers want to sell their Elite Phasma let me know!
Better late than never (maybe. Maybe it's better never.) but here's the video from my appearance on CNN last Friday.
See if you can spot the moment where I could have (but brainfarted it) referred to myself as a "Lore Expert."
Very well spoken! You've done GAF well.
George Oscar Bluth II
Banned
Cool interview, Bobby.
Your lack of the 'Lore Expert' mention still disappoints me, but we're even now because I brainfarted on the Prattface.
Your lack of the 'Lore Expert' mention still disappoints me, but we're even now because I brainfarted on the Prattface.
RobbieNick
Junior Member
Target exclusive BB-8....$80.
Using it to chase your chihuahua around the kitchen/living room?....Priceless.
I'm really loving this remote BB-8 even if it isn't as fancy as the Sphero one, half the price and 3X the size helps. The biggest drawback is that the remote if very "RF" and requires you to point it at BB-8 at all times or it will disconnect. Also, steering him takes a bit of getting used to. His head can come off at times but usually only if you hit a wall pretty fast so it's not a big deal. I bought a few more SW thing and used the $25 coupon so really he cost me about $55 if I consider it in that regard. Well worth it.
Using it to chase your chihuahua around the kitchen/living room?....Priceless.
I'm really loving this remote BB-8 even if it isn't as fancy as the Sphero one, half the price and 3X the size helps. The biggest drawback is that the remote if very "RF" and requires you to point it at BB-8 at all times or it will disconnect. Also, steering him takes a bit of getting used to. His head can come off at times but usually only if you hit a wall pretty fast so it's not a big deal. I bought a few more SW thing and used the $25 coupon so really he cost me about $55 if I consider it in that regard. Well worth it.
You aren't safe under the chair anymore Petey. MUAHAHAHAAA!
metsallica
Member
I finally get to join the party!
vatstep
This poster pulses with an appeal so broad the typical restraints of our societies fall by the wayside.
I think I'm gonna return my BB-8 when I pick up Super Mario Maker tomorrow. Not only is it not compatible with my phone (Moto G 2015), but apparently a gyroscope is required for the app to even work, which the Moto G doesn't have, it seems. I really don't want to wait only to find out that the thing is never going to work. If things change later on, I can always re-buy.
Freezasaurus
Member
Sweet Jeebus, I actually like that one.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
Not sure if these have been seen yet.
Apparently KMart is getting an exclusive Black Series 6" Kylo Ren
Will be available for pre-order soon.
The base will connect with a second exclusive to be released later
With Kmart dying all around this one could be a keeper
Well.. I need this.
What's the retail price?
TangoAlphaLima
Member
Got the Hot Wheels Force Awakens Falcon today. I thought it needed a bit more weathering. Turned out pretty good, I think.
Charles Foster Kane
Rosebud
Updated Falcon? Cool. Those toys are hot. Love Phasma and Ren.
RobbieNick
Junior Member
In order to get the $25 off at Target, I had to buy a little something extra, so I got the vinyl Stormtrooper helmets that you put your own paint design on for $20. I'm having fun with that right now.
The Sum of Zero
Member
Not sure if these have been seen yet.
Apparently KMart is getting an exclusive Black Series 6" Kylo Ren
Will be available for pre-order soon.
The base will connect with a second exclusive to be released later
With Kmart dying all around this one could be a keeper
THAT is the Kylo Ren figure I'm going to get.
kopitarrulez_11
Member
So I would love to see totals that people spent I'm at least $1,200 invested no lie lol I've used that target coupon like 5 times hahahahaa
brandonh83
Banned
I'm only around $150 right now but that's going to increase exponentially.
Spiritreaver
Member
Hey that was awesome! You did a good job, but considering your pod cast, I'm not surprised.Better late than never (maybe. Maybe it's better never.) but here's the video from my appearance on CNN last Friday.
See if you can spot the moment where I could have (but brainfarted it) referred to myself as a "Lore Expert."
The limited edition SW PS4 are up for pre order. These won't last long I'm guessing.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01574SNES/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01574SNES/?tag=neogaf0e-20
WadiumArcadium
Member
I think we all know who'll be joining Kylo on that Kmart exclusive. Hopefully it'll be available here.
TangoAlphaLima
Member
I think that's definitely going to be it, based off that Instagram video from a few weeks ago. They clearly don't want to spoil it for the general public yet, though.
Speculative Spoiler?
That would be a pretty awesome scene if the "hilt-blades" start flowing/charging up into the main saber, pushing it to some sort of overdrive mode.
brotherbean
Member
I got Poe's X-Wing from them yesterday and like it overall, but am a little disappointed that the landing gear pieces keep falling out. I'm tempted to glue them in place as this is just something to keep on my desk but I'm curious how common that is.
Someone else will have to speak up since I don't have the figure, but I don't think the blade comes off that hilt. I figured it was more a structural integrity thing, like the cross guard blades needed more support or they would break off easily. That K-mart figure seems to debunk that though.
It does come off the hilt.
Okay, so maybe it is just a dumb toy thing (we need that new trailer so I can stop overanalyzing toys).
George Oscar Bluth II
Banned
I bought this X-Wing and am having the same problem as you. Two of the three pieces fit, but only one of them does it well. The third piece does not fit at all and always falls out, which means I have to slowly lower the ship onto the landing gear to display it. Ridiculous.
brotherbean
Member
Lol we're all in the same boat and I'm loving it. Are they cross guards? Are they energy vents? Will the blades fuse together at some point? I can't wait to find out.
Dang, it stinks that it seems to be a wide spread issue but I am sort of glad it isn't just me. Oh well, it's still a solid display piece for the price. I was fairly impressed otherwise. I kind of wonder if there is a display stand for it that would hold it up with the wings expanded.
FloppyDelux
Member
My BB-8 from Amazon is being prepared for shipping, cant wait to get it.
Bobby Roberts
Banned
Being as the X-Wing (and the TIE) were really the only toys/collectables I was thinking about getting this year, hearing that the X-Wings basically fall apart in some form, guaranteed, makes me a little unhappy.
But then again, I've been spending more money than I thought I'd be on games these past few weeks anyway, so at least I'm not going deeper in the hole in my neverending pursuit of eternal adolescence.
But then again, I've been spending more money than I thought I'd be on games these past few weeks anyway, so at least I'm not going deeper in the hole in my neverending pursuit of eternal adolescence.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Just get the LEGO Sex Wing then. If it falls apart you can just rebuild it.
Bobby Roberts
Banned
Eh. I'll just ping-pong between Mad Max and Mario Maker for the next couple months