Could be. The "internet" seems really sensitive about CG/prequel related stuff even though the movie is going to be full of CG and Disney is (of course) not retconning the prequels out of existence.
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Could be. The "internet" seems really sensitive about CG/prequel related stuff even though the movie is going to be full of CG and Disney is (of course) not retconning the prequels out of existence.
FriendlyGoat
Member
These are my favorite of the toys, but it is a bit weird/disappointing to me that they are packing one TFA ship with three OT ones.
WadiumArcadium
Member
It's so you'll buy the pack to get Poe's X-Wing. Cynical but probably true.
Anyone going to NYCC? They're showing two new Rebels episodes there with the series debuts of Rex, Gregor and Wolffe.
WadiumArcadium
Member
His Rey looks better than the other one we saw which is encouraging.
JetBlackPanda
Member
my buddy got some professional photos of his Boba Fett costume done the other day.
pretty sweet.
http://imgur.com/gallery/LU2Xk/
thought Star Wars Gaf would enjoy it.
pretty sweet.
http://imgur.com/gallery/LU2Xk/
thought Star Wars Gaf would enjoy it.
WadiumArcadium
Member
Wow, most impressive.
Most excellent
Exclusive C-3PO minifigure polybag. Details on how to get it forthcoming.
I neeeeeeeeeeed it.
In case you don't have access to the short stories, Starwars.com has posted Blade Squadron Part I online. The second part will follow later on.
http://www.starwars.com/news/blade-squadron-part-one
It's worth reading since they'll be getting another short story in a future Insider issue (Blade Squadron: Zero Hour) and tie into Aftermath. Also Admiral Montferrat in Blade Squadron was based on Mads Mikkelsen, who has been cast for Rogue One, so coincidence...?
http://www.starwars.com/news/blade-squadron-part-one
It's worth reading since they'll be getting another short story in a future Insider issue (Blade Squadron: Zero Hour) and tie into Aftermath. Also Admiral Montferrat in Blade Squadron was based on Mads Mikkelsen, who has been cast for Rogue One, so coincidence...?
obin_gam
Member
He does not have a "narration voice". Had to turn it off after a minute or so :/
Freezasaurus
Member
Well that didn't take long.
WadiumArcadium
Member
Is that supposed to be Finn on the left? Awful.The Force Awakens bootlegs are already hitting the scene
Can this in the OT? http://i.imgur.com/jv1rQuX.jpg
FUBAR McDangles
Member
Is the Insider magazine worth a subscription? I've looked at it in the past and it seems pretty expensive in comparison to the number of issues you get.
WadiumArcadium
Member
I would use it but it'll be out of date in no time. I prefer it to the timeline I made but it's easier to edit.
Megalosaro
Banned
My friend made a deal with me. We are going to a midnight showing. I'm going to cos play as General Hux. He is going to cospkayd Kylo Ren.
I've never done this before. How does that work.
I've never done this before. How does that work.
Simo
Member
Midnight showings are a thing of the past though. Nowadays major film openings start the day before opening day at 7pm, at least here in the US.
Although I'm fully expecting theaters to do a OT marathon that caps off with TFA.
bigwinnerx
Member
Some new package toys were out at a Walmart in Northern Virginia but they wouldn't scan and manager wouldn't let me buy. These were the Air Hogs w/ Kylo packages and those little Box Blasters. Nothing of actual Episode VII stuff though.
Hi, guys! I've almost watched all the episodes of Rebels, which I'm really enjoying, and I want to get into Clone Wars once I finish. Just have a few questions first:
1. Should I rewatch the movie, or is the show mostly separate from it? Haven't seen it since 2008 or so.
2. How does the animation and style compare to Rebels? I find Rebels' look a bit drab, and even though I get that they're depicting shabby Outer Rim planets, I'd like to see more vibrant locations.
3. Finally, should I just start from the beginning and work my way through, or are there some episodes I should skip?
Thanks!
1. Should I rewatch the movie, or is the show mostly separate from it? Haven't seen it since 2008 or so.
2. How does the animation and style compare to Rebels? I find Rebels' look a bit drab, and even though I get that they're depicting shabby Outer Rim planets, I'd like to see more vibrant locations.
3. Finally, should I just start from the beginning and work my way through, or are there some episodes I should skip?
Thanks!
Megalosaro
Banned
I was mostly referring to the cosplay. Never done it before
Don't walk that path man. I´ve seen stronger men fall ):
Just kidding, my GF is into cosplay (This is her a big Sister), she always says hand made costumes are betterand the most fun.
So try to make the little props of the costume by yourself, could be fun!
The movie is rough. You could rewatch it until they leave the first planet and skip the rest. The animation in CW is better and includes some great variety in the planets depicted. Also, I say watch them all. It has definite ups and downs but most of it is worthwhile. If you must skip, there are episode guides online.
1. Yes, watch the movie. It's not great but it sets up the TV series.
2. The animation in Clone Wars gets better as the series progresses. And it is galaxy spanning, not just one planet like Rebels.
3. I watched them in order and enjoyed it. There are episodes you can skip although it really depends on what you like. Every season has at least one "R2 and C-3PO get lost and have adventures". Those are ok, but mostly just filler. Other episodes focus on Padme, which I found to be the least interesting but some here will disagree. So really its up to you.
But watch this series, it is fantastic. Some of the best moments in the Star Wars franchise are in this show. Depending how far you are in Rebels, you may want to stop and watch all of Clone Wars first. There are certain events at the end of the first season of Rebels that will have a far greater impact if you have seen Clone Wars.
WadiumArcadium
Member
I've been reading Making Return of the Jedi by JW Rinzler and up until now I didn't know the circumstances of Richard Marquand's death. Very sad - 49 is far too young.
The Making of books really are fantastic reads. I'd say essential reading for Star Wars fans.
The Making of books really are fantastic reads. I'd say essential reading for Star Wars fans.
Alright, thanks a lot! Sounds like I should have started watching this years ago hahahh. I'm at the final episode of Rebels, so it's a bit late to pause now. I won't miss anything too major, I hope?
Very specifically there is a reveal at the end of the final episode of Season 1 of Rebels that will have very little impact on you without having watched Clone Wars.
Thanks for the heads up dude. I'll plan my day around that panel and report back.
Agreed - I've got the "Making Of" books for the three OT movies, and they are probably the best Star Wars books I own.
Hoping that Rinzler (no, not that one) gets to make more of these books for the new movies.
WadiumArcadium
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Donnie Yen's posted an interesting photo of some of the helmets from Rogue One:
Looks like it could be a Shadow Trooper on the left. Not sure about the one on the right - could be something one of the team wears.
Looks like it could be a Shadow Trooper on the left. Not sure about the one on the right - could be something one of the team wears.
Donnie Yen's posted an interesting photo of some of the helmets from Rogue One:
Looks like it could be a Shadow Trooper on the left. Not sure about the one on the right - could be something one of the team wears.
Right looks like a new version of the forest trooper (I forgot their real name). The left one is like some kind of Tie Fighter pilot.
WadiumArcadium
Member
One of these I reckon, albeit slightly different to differentiate them from the standard bucketheads.
WadiumArcadium
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New pic of Kylo from Empire.
I love that costume.
I love that costume.
graffix13
Member
New pic of Kylo from Empire.
I love that costume.
I love that lightsaber.
So getting in the SW 'mood' again I decided to catch up on some Clone Wars episodes. I've seen a lot of them sporadically but I don't know if I have the patience to actually sit down and watch the full series. So I just cherry-picked from Netflix. I watched the Hutt one with Quinlan Vos. I enjoyed that one.
Next I watched the the Death Watch episodes...I've always had a soft spot for Mandalorians and their history (I'm more of a Jango fan than a Boba fan). One thing that really annoyed me though was the part where
Vizsla pulled out a black lightsaber. Ugh. I thought it was forced and uneeded. Wow, a black lightsaber. It's like giving someone a lightsaber automatically makes an already good character 'cooler'. Not for me. It's been done to death at this point. At first it was a Jedi only weapon and now everyone is skilled with one it seems.
Then I watched the last 2 episodes of S6. The ones where
Yoda is on a quest to find out how to become a Force ghost. Was that Artoo with him? Again, this annoyed me because I always thought their first real interaction was in ESB on Dagobah and they annoyed the shit out of each other. Now that dynamic is gone and they've always been buddies and were just putting on a show for Luke at the time?
Nitpicks I know but I'm such a fanboy that little shit like that can really take me out of the episodes and I sour on the whole thing. It's really a curse, as I can't seem to enjoy it.
Jables Swan
Member
It won't, at least for me. ESB has been a part of me for my whole life, nothing will dethrone it. I hope this gives it a good crack though.
WadiumArcadium
Member
I'd be happy if if ends up being my third favourite Star Wars film to be honest.
Yeah, now I kinda wish I'd seen CW first, since that reveal didn't get anything other than an "oh, neat" out of me.
Anyway, I finished the Clone Wars movie earlier today, and it was quite a lot better than I remembered, especially in terms of the visual style, which I absolutely hated when it came out. Can't wait to start the show tomorrow!
Wait, are we allowed to say that without getting lynched now?
WadiumArcadium
Member
Yeah, now I kinda wish I'd seen CW first, since that reveal didn't get anything other than an "oh, neat" out of me.
Anyway, I finished the Clone Wars movie earlier today, and it was quite a lot better than I remembered, especially in terms of the visual style, which I absolutely hated when it came out. Can't wait to start the show tomorrow!
Wait, are we allowed to say that without getting lynched now?
Most of us have been saying that since it was revealed. It's a fricking broadsword lightsaber! How can you not like it? I never understood the hate.
I like the lightsaber (it's a cool design!) though I'm not sure how effective a crossguard is for that type of weapon. I don't think it would save you the hand as much as most people might think... in other words, I need to get back on the Clone Wars marathon. I made it through Season 3. Just have three more seasons left.
graffix13
Member
Wait, are we allowed to say that without getting lynched now?
I am impartial on the crossguard honestly (although it is growing on me). My love for it is the unstable, jagged beam of the blade. It's a reflection of its user. It's not 'pretty' like light sabers of the past. Imperfect.
Jables Swan
Member
I love that it's a broadsword. I can't wait to see it in action.
Let's be fair, all these 3.75 figures suck.
Freezasaurus
Member
When I was a kid, you could get a sturdy TMNT figure for $3.99, now they want in the neighborhood of $8 for these tiny things? I know inflation and whatnot, but toys today just don't seem to have the same quality standards.
TomJoadsGhost
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if you want a bright side, in the UK a standard 3.75 action figure is the equivalent of about $15 these days - impulse buys really are no longer an option.