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They actually started those figures several years before Disney bought Lucasfilm. Those were originally a tie-in to the Star Tours thing at Disneyland. Interestingly, that figure line ended after Disney actually got Star Wars, because now they wanted to make Star Wars look more serious or something.
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Not really, no. There is still a variety out there, especially in the Disney secret packs.
It's called fun. Toys are supposed to be fun.lol^ and because disney bought star wars, every disney character can now join the empire
https://galacticfigures.com/figureDetails.aspx?id=13206&img=3
edit: yeah kinda cute tho
It's called fun. Toys are supposed to have fun, without worries about context or in universe rationalizations.Yeah, toy companies sure make some odd accessories and such for genre characters. Fun for play value, but silly in the context of the TV show/movie/comic book/whatever.
Like what on earth is this thing? https://galacticfigures.com/figureDetails.aspx?id=7004&img=3
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As much as I understand the desire for a nice replica, I also love watching my kids take my Star Wars figures and tell new stories.
I wasn't being picky about the figures sorry. Just those didn't appeal to me they looked a bit goofy /s
Yeah, toy companies sure make some odd accessories and such for genre characters. Fun for play value, but silly in the context of the TV show/movie/comic book/whatever.
Like what on earth is this thing? https://galacticfigures.com/figureDetails.aspx?id=7004&img=3
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Those are awesomelol^ and because disney bought star wars, every disney character can now join the empire
https://galacticfigures.com/figureDetails.aspx?id=13206&img=3
edit: yeah kinda cute tho
. I especially like Chip and Dale as Ewoks. Those go right up there with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Star Trek figures.
For this particular line, the last new figures were released in 2015. Tons of these were made, so it's still pretty easy to find them.
Er, yes, I did acknowledge that.
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A Vintage Collection Anakin Skywalker from Attack of the Clones was revealed this morning. It's a 2013 Black Series figure updated with Real Photo technology on the head and a soft goods robe. I like that cardback a lot.
Neat
This was also announced.
Other stuff announced a few hours ago, besides the two figures that @cooleddie74 showed above:
Vintage Collection figures: 332nd Ahsoka's Clone Trooper with the helmet paint design in honor of Ahsoka, Mandalorian Super Commando, Heavy Assault Stormtrooper, Stormtrooper Commander, Clone Trooper four-pack (unfortunately using the skinny leg sculpt), A New Hope Retro Collection multipack with six figures.
Black Series figures: Princess Leia (Ewok Village), New Republic Security Droid, Nalan Cheel (the Bith playing the xylophone-like thing), Clone Trooper (187th Battalion).
Black Series prop/costume things: Obi-Wan Kenobi Force FX lightsaber, Darth Vader electronic helmet
Pics and info here: https://www.figures.com/2022/05/04/all-new-hasbro-star-wars-may-the-4th-collectible-reveals/
I really could have gone for a Paz Viszla/Heavy Mandalorian TVC figure. Oh well.
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Vintage Collection figures: 332nd Ahsoka's Clone Trooper with the helmet paint design in honor of Ahsoka, Mandalorian Super Commando, Heavy Assault Stormtrooper, Stormtrooper Commander, Clone Trooper four-pack (unfortunately using the skinny leg sculpt), A New Hope Retro Collection multipack with six figures.
Black Series figures: Princess Leia (Ewok Village), New Republic Security Droid, Nalan Cheel (the Bith playing the xylophone-like thing), Clone Trooper (187th Battalion).
Black Series prop/costume things: Obi-Wan Kenobi Force FX lightsaber, Darth Vader electronic helmet
Pics and info here: https://www.figures.com/2022/05/04/all-new-hasbro-star-wars-may-the-4th-collectible-reveals/
I really could have gone for a Paz Viszla/Heavy Mandalorian TVC figure. Oh well.
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LOL! Not pregnant - she's in a swimsuit with a beachball in front of her. And of course he called her pompous- she was!
I'd love a Goliath!
I like the Black Series Leia figure (what does "black series" mean anyway?). They're also releasing a gorgeous Leia Force FX lightsaber I'm drooling over.
Yesterday had some great announcements, especially the heavy trooper for the Gaming Greats line. That line is shaping up to be my favorite.A Vintage Collection Anakin Skywalker from Attack of the Clones was revealed this morning. It's a 2013 Black Series figure updated with Real Photo technology on the head and a soft goods robe. I like that cardback a lot.
So I now have the Mandalorian Super Commando and the Heavy Assault Stormtrooper on pre-order, along with a Bigbadtoystore.com exclusive ARC Trooper that I wasn't aware of before.
"The Black Series" is just the name of this particular line that has been going for several years. Mostly six-inch scale action figures that lean a little more toward collector appeal than little kid appeal, and a few life-size prop/costume pieces. Though there was a time period at the beginning of the line when the more detailed/articulated 3.75" scale action figures were also being sold under the Black Series label instead of the Vintage Collection line (where they belong
).
The meaning of the name is explained in this USA Today article from back in 2013 when this line was announced: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life...wars-black-series-action-figure-toys/1872035/
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LOL! Not pregnant - she's in a swimsuit with a beachball in front of her. And of course he called her pompous- she was!
I'd love a Goliath!
I like the Black Series Leia figure (what does "black series" mean anyway?). They're also releasing a gorgeous Leia Force FX lightsaber I'm drooling over.
"The Black Series" is just the name of this particular line that has been going for several years. Mostly six-inch scale action figures that lean a little more toward collector appeal than little kid appeal, and a few life-size prop/costume pieces. Though there was a time period at the beginning of the line when the more detailed/articulated 3.75" scale action figures were also being sold under the Black Series label instead of the Vintage Collection line (where they belong
).The meaning of the name is explained in this USA Today article from back in 2013 when this line was announced: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life...wars-black-series-action-figure-toys/1872035/
USA Today said:
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Gracias!
Can't wait to see pictures. Going to preorder a couple of figures now.
Yeah, that Black Line confusion really irritated me. I still am trying to sort this out because the articulation on that series is quite good, but finding the 3.75 is frustrating me...a lot."The Black Series" is just the name of this particular line that has been going for several years. Mostly six-inch scale action figures that lean a little more toward collector appeal than little kid appeal, and a few life-size prop/costume pieces. Though there was a time period at the beginning of the line when the more detailed/articulated 3.75" scale action figures were also being sold under the Black Series label instead of the Vintage Collection line (where they belong
Vintage Collection forever!
I finally saw the Attakus Millennium Falcon diorama in person at a collectibles shop. I think it was made in the late 2000s. It's a French company that had a line of premium Star Wars stuff in 1/18th scale, approximately the same scale as the the Kenner/Hasbro figures. They must have been able to get a license to make stuff in that scale without stepping on Hasbro's toes because it was aimed at a completely different market. The figurines (static, not articulated action figures) and the diorama were all die-cast metal, and pricey. Unlike the Hasbro/Kenner vehicles that are designed to be more compact and smaller than true 1/18 scale, the Millennium Falcon set is accurately scaled, but it's a cutaway with less than half of the ship on the right side. It's quite detailed and nicely done. Combined with the Death Star hall/hangar, the whole thing is six feet long. Also weighs about 300 lbs, and originally retailed at over $3,000!
Some pics on Attakus' site:
Edit: Attakus just redid their site so the product page doesn't exist anymore (it sold out years ago but they still had the pics up). See below post for a different site with pics.
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Some pics on Attakus' site:
Edit: Attakus just redid their site so the product page doesn't exist anymore (it sold out years ago but they still had the pics up). See below post for a different site with pics.
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