The Action Figure and Toy Collecting and Discussion Thread! - Page 130

cooleddie74 · January 15 2013, 01:05 AM

She's basically a cross between Mara Jade and Boba Fett, at least that's the vibe I get from the game and her action figure. A bounty hunter in protective armor who's really a stunning redhead underneath the helmet.

OdoWanKenobi · January 15 2013, 01:10 AM

I don't think the galaxy could survive the awesomsplosion of someone who is a combination of Mara Jade and Boba Fett.

I am still sore about them killing Mara off.

cooleddie74 · January 15 2013, 01:14 AM

Who knows. Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy keep saying they're not going to be tied down to the Expanded Universe books and graphic novels when Episodes VII, VIII and IX are written and filmed so it's possible Mara could show up in the new trilogy and not be killed off.

Unicron · January 15 2013, 01:44 AM

I finally decided to order a FoC Soundwave off Amazon, since I can't find any locally; that could in part just be due to the post-holiday rush, but it's interesting that the remolded Prime Soundwave (part of the new Beast Hunters subline) has already been released.

cooleddie74 · January 15 2013, 03:21 AM

The original 1980s Soundwave was one of my all-time favorite Transformers as a kid and I got a huge kick out of playing around with his cassette tape features and opening deck. He was a great and sturdy toy from an era not that long ago when the toys tended to hold up better and last longer under repeated wear and tear than they do now.

OdoWanKenobi · January 15 2013, 08:55 PM

Sigh. No Hot Toys Avengers next month, either. Black Widow, Thor, and Loki have all been delayed until March. This now means that every Avenger left is slated for March. I think I see more delays in the future.

Unicron · January 15 2013, 10:45 PM

cooleddie74 wrote:

The original 1980s Soundwave was one of my all-time favorite Transformers as a kid and I got a huge kick out of playing around with his cassette tape features and opening deck. He was a great and sturdy toy from an era not that long ago when the toys tended to hold up better and last longer under repeated wear and tear than they do now.

The new mold is kind of nice, despite the issues with his back sticking out. That's really the only major problem with having perhaps the first new Soundwave who can carry minions like his G1 self. The original version of the FoC mold (before they put tha feature in and scaled it up) isn't bad either. I rather like Soundwave having a communications vehicle sort of mode, even though it was cool having a non-vehicular G1 mode as well.

cooleddie74 · January 16 2013, 04:27 AM

Gentle Giant is doing a Darth Malgus Mini-Bust!

Looks like it might be a great addition if you buy collectibles of this quality and nature. I know we have at least a few Darth Malgus fans who visit this thread, so good luck if this interests you!

cooleddie74 · January 16 2013, 08:18 AM

Here's a much clearer and higher-res pic of the 12" Star Wars figures found in the Canadian Walmart.

cooleddie74 · January 17 2013, 07:41 AM

The brand new Mythos Darth Maul.

WANT!!!

OdoWanKenobi · January 17 2013, 10:28 PM

Oooooooooooh.

I wish I had the money for the Mythos stuff. Those are some damn amazing statues.

cooleddie74 · January 17 2013, 11:41 PM

That's just one of his heads. The other has a more composed, focused expression without bared teeth, as if he's just located an enemy and has begun devising an attack strategy. This Maul looks incredible. I almost like it as much as I do the Desert Nomad Obi-Wan.

This line kicks ass.

Admiral_Young · January 18 2013, 12:04 AM

That looks incredible.

cooleddie74 · January 18 2013, 12:31 AM

I'd love to see a Mythos Leia depicting Carrie Fisher as a newly-elected teenage member of the Imperial Senate and with a slightly different outfit and hairstyle to reflect her being a couple of years younger. Or perhaps even an Anakin Skywalker from the 10-year transition period between Jake Lloyd and Hayden Christensen, using morphing to create a teenage Anakin that's a halfway point between the podracing little boy and the Jedi hero of the Battle of Geonosis.

Admiral_Young · January 18 2013, 12:56 AM

There are art examples they could use as the basis for that sculpt. The photo cover to Greg Bear's Rogue Planet is one that immediately comes to mind. I would like to see even a figure of Young Teen Padawan Anakin.

January 15 2013, 01:05 AM	#1936
cooleddie74 Fleet Admiral Location: The Warped Sector of the Demented Quadrant	Re: The Action Figure and Toy Collecting and Discussion Thread! She's basically a cross between Mara Jade and Boba Fett, at least that's the vibe I get from the game and her action figure. A bounty hunter in protective armor who's really a stunning redhead underneath the helmet. __________________ You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. -Katharine Hepburn

January 15 2013, 01:10 AM	#1937
OdoWanKenobi Entity of Fear Location: Korugar	Re: The Action Figure and Toy Collecting and Discussion Thread! I don't think the galaxy could survive the awesomsplosion of someone who is a combination of Mara Jade and Boba Fett. I am still sore about them killing Mara off. __________________ "In blackest day, in brightest night, beware your fears made into light. Let those who try to stop what's right, burn like my power: Sinestro's might!"

January 15 2013, 01:14 AM	#1938
cooleddie74 Fleet Admiral Location: The Warped Sector of the Demented Quadrant	Re: The Action Figure and Toy Collecting and Discussion Thread! Who knows. Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy keep saying they're not going to be tied down to the Expanded Universe books and graphic novels when Episodes VII, VIII and IX are written and filmed so it's possible Mara could show up in the new trilogy and not be killed off. __________________ You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. -Katharine Hepburn

January 15 2013, 01:44 AM	#1939
Unicron Continuity Spackle Location: Seeking harmony	Re: The Action Figure and Toy Collecting and Discussion Thread! I finally decided to order a FoC Soundwave off Amazon, since I can't find any locally; that could in part just be due to the post-holiday rush, but it's interesting that the remolded Prime Soundwave (part of the new Beast Hunters subline) has already been released. __________________ "My dream is to eat candy and poop emeralds. I'm halfway successful." Catbert, Evil Director of Human Resources

January 15 2013, 03:21 AM	#1940
cooleddie74 Fleet Admiral Location: The Warped Sector of the Demented Quadrant	Re: The Action Figure and Toy Collecting and Discussion Thread! The original 1980s Soundwave was one of my all-time favorite Transformers as a kid and I got a huge kick out of playing around with his cassette tape features and opening deck. He was a great and sturdy toy from an era not that long ago when the toys tended to hold up better and last longer under repeated wear and tear than they do now. __________________ You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. -Katharine Hepburn

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January 15 2013, 08:55 PM	#1941
OdoWanKenobi Entity of Fear Location: Korugar	Re: The Action Figure and Toy Collecting and Discussion Thread! Sigh. No Hot Toys Avengers next month, either. Black Widow, Thor, and Loki have all been delayed until March. This now means that every Avenger left is slated for March. I think I see more delays in the future. __________________ "In blackest day, in brightest night, beware your fears made into light. Let those who try to stop what's right, burn like my power: Sinestro's might!"

January 16 2013, 04:27 AM	#1943
cooleddie74 Fleet Admiral Location: The Warped Sector of the Demented Quadrant	Re: The Action Figure and Toy Collecting and Discussion Thread! Gentle Giant is doing a Darth Malgus Mini-Bust! Looks like it might be a great addition if you buy collectibles of this quality and nature. I know we have at least a few Darth Malgus fans who visit this thread, so good luck if this interests you! __________________ You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. -Katharine Hepburn

January 16 2013, 08:18 AM	#1944
cooleddie74 Fleet Admiral Location: The Warped Sector of the Demented Quadrant	Re: The Action Figure and Toy Collecting and Discussion Thread! Here's a much clearer and higher-res pic of the 12" Star Wars figures found in the Canadian Walmart. __________________ You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. -Katharine Hepburn

January 17 2013, 07:41 AM	#1945
cooleddie74 Fleet Admiral Location: The Warped Sector of the Demented Quadrant	Re: The Action Figure and Toy Collecting and Discussion Thread! The brand new Mythos Darth Maul. WANT!!! __________________ You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. -Katharine Hepburn

January 17 2013, 10:28 PM	#1946
OdoWanKenobi Entity of Fear Location: Korugar	Re: The Action Figure and Toy Collecting and Discussion Thread! Oooooooooooh. I wish I had the money for the Mythos stuff. Those are some damn amazing statues. __________________ "In blackest day, in brightest night, beware your fears made into light. Let those who try to stop what's right, burn like my power: Sinestro's might!"

January 17 2013, 11:41 PM	#1947
cooleddie74 Fleet Admiral Location: The Warped Sector of the Demented Quadrant	Re: The Action Figure and Toy Collecting and Discussion Thread! That's just one of his heads. The other has a more composed, focused expression without bared teeth, as if he's just located an enemy and has begun devising an attack strategy. This Maul looks incredible. I almost like it as much as I do the Desert Nomad Obi-Wan. This line kicks ass. __________________ You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. -Katharine Hepburn

January 18 2013, 12:04 AM	#1948
Admiral_Young Fleet Admiral Location: Metropolis	Re: The Action Figure and Toy Collecting and Discussion Thread! That looks incredible. __________________ Admiral Young Chief of Operations Ignoring the The Last Stand since 2011.

January 18 2013, 12:31 AM	#1949
cooleddie74 Fleet Admiral Location: The Warped Sector of the Demented Quadrant	Re: The Action Figure and Toy Collecting and Discussion Thread! I'd love to see a Mythos Leia depicting Carrie Fisher as a newly-elected teenage member of the Imperial Senate and with a slightly different outfit and hairstyle to reflect her being a couple of years younger. Or perhaps even an Anakin Skywalker from the 10-year transition period between Jake Lloyd and Hayden Christensen, using morphing to create a teenage Anakin that's a halfway point between the podracing little boy and the Jedi hero of the Battle of Geonosis. __________________ You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. -Katharine Hepburn

January 18 2013, 12:56 AM	#1950
Admiral_Young Fleet Admiral Location: Metropolis	Re: The Action Figure and Toy Collecting and Discussion Thread! There are art examples they could use as the basis for that sculpt. The photo cover to Greg Bear's Rogue Planet is one that immediately comes to mind. I would like to see even a figure of Young Teen Padawan Anakin. __________________ Admiral Young Chief of Operations Ignoring the The Last Stand since 2011.