New evolution sets for 2008

[aussietrooper20]

On www.starwarsshop.com (http://www.starwarsshop.com) you can see 2 of the repackaged evolution sets of the sith and anakin from 2005's ROTS re-packaged for next year, and dispite these 2, there's been word for more new sets and the clones.

[bobafrett]

I'm digging the Vader alarm clock!

[mtriv73]

New links for Anakin to Vader (http://shop.starwars.com/catalog/product.xml?product_id=414460;category_id=336)and Evolution of the sith (http://shop.starwars.com/catalog/product.xml?product_id=414464;category_id=336)

I agree the clock is nice, but I'd really like the cookie jar.

[jedi master sal]

Packaging looks nice, but I'm not buying old crap on new packaging anymore.

[Mr. JabbaJohnL]

I missed the Sith set the first time so I'll be sure to get it now. The new packaging looks great.

[Kidhuman]

I missed the Sith set the first time so I'll be sure to get it now. The new packaging looks great.

Ditto, never saw the sith set

[aussietrooper20]

The good thing about these new pictures of the packaging is that it gives us an idea to the new evolution sets they'll sell next year.

so far 3 have been comfirmed, which are evolution of the jedi, and I think it will have qui-gon's face on the box. the other is the fett's and I think it'll have boba's or Jango's, and the second sith pack, which i think Maul will be the head.

[El Chuxter]

Call the police.

[aussietrooper20]

what has the police have to do with this?

[Old Fossil]

what has the police have to do with this?

Don't stand so close to me...

[Kidhuman]

what has the police have to do with this?

Because every little thing she does is magic

[Mando3lite]

heres pictures of all 3 NEW evolution packs for 08
http://photos.sirstevesguide.com/showphoto.php?photo=25007

Finally SA boba fett with a removable helmet and a SA jango

[El Chuxter]

I could live without another Boba, and don't care about his removable helmet. It's nice to see a SA Jango and Qui-Gon, as well as a "canon" Bultar. I'm a little miffed that I have to get Darth Videogame III and yet another Maul to get Darth Bane, and I have no idea where the idea of Luke in a red vest came from (I don't recall that anywhere in the NJO), though.

These are pics from Comic-Con back in July, BTW. :D

[jedi master sal]

I'll happily get one of each set. Just wish the Jango and Qui-gon were goign to be single carded.

But as we know now from Hasbro, wait a year or so and we WILL see them carded. So I'll take my chances waiting on buying extras for dioramas.

[El Chuxter]

The more I think about it, the more I realize I have no one to display Bane with. And that Hasbro will re-release that Jango soon. I'll probably just get the Jedi set. Then I might pass on the Purge comic pack.

[Old Fossil]

I have a very small "Sith Lords" display that the new Sith evolutions set will enhance.

[JEDIpartner]

I'll just get the Jedi and Fett sets. There isn't enough in the Sith one to keep me interested.

[TheRealDubya]

I have a very small "Sith Lords" display that the new Sith evolutions set will enhance.

Sweet display. Bane and Nihilus will look good with that lineup. Quinlan Vos could go there too, since he part-timed it over in The Works with the Count of Serreno.

I'd love to see a new Ventress and Durge next year, to go along with the Clone Wars. I'm almost certain we will get a new Ventress...Durge I'm not so sure of.

[Mando3lite]

I could live without another Boba, and don't care about his removable helmet. It's nice to see a SA Jango and Qui-Gon, as well as a "canon" Bultar. I'm a little miffed that I have to get Darth Videogame III and yet another Maul to get Darth Bane, and I have no idea where the idea of Luke in a red vest came from (I don't recall that anywhere in the NJO), though.

These are pics from Comic-Con back in July, BTW. :D


yeah the lukes weird, and yah they are but their still "NEW" evolution sets :D

[Kidhuman]

The more I think about it, the more I realize I have no one to display Bane with. And that Hasbro will re-release that Jango soon. I'll probably just get the Jedi set. Then I might pass on the Purge comic pack.

You know they will probably come out with other characters for Bane to be displayed with.

The Jango is nice and the Jedi one is cool. I am going to get all three sets as of right now, unless when I see finished product the look stupid.

[Slicker]

Why, oh why, do they insist on STILL making figures that never showed there face have removable helmets? Fett looks more ridiculous than usual.

[El Chuxter]

Fett did technically remove his helmet in a really bad "What If" book. I guess it's about as canon as Mandalore Supreme (or whatever--not that I hate the character, but I don't remember the name). Who, by the way, is not related in any way to either Fett, making the name a misnomer.

[Mad Slanted Powers]

Boba Fett also removed his helmet in that Robot Chicken Star Wars episode.

[aussietrooper20]

boba did remove it, but in a comic of the empire strikes back when he met lando before the falcon arrived to arrange a suprise for han and his freinds. He looked like jango with a mow.

[TheRealDubya]

Boba Fett also removed his helmet in that Robot Chicken Star Wars episode.

Damned right, and if anything is canon, RC is. Check out the dinner seen on Bespin from last week. ;)

Seriously though, I have no problem with the removeable helmet. We know what his dad looks like so we can extrapolate what he looks like (not to mention this could very well be forthcoming in the live action TV series...Daniel Logan ought to be about the right age.) I guess the best thing about removeable helmets, is that if you don't want to, you don't have to take it off. You can even glue it on, like I have with all my 25th Ann. Cobra Commanders. I dunno, just not the end of the world for me -- I think it's super cool concept to have the body-sock on under his flight gear.

Hey Chux, dope avatar. Nice weasel skull necklace. :thumbsup: God bless Larry Hama.

[El Chuxter]

Hey Chux, dope avatar. Nice weasel skull necklace. :thumbsup:

Thanks, m'man. I saw that comic on Hasbro's site (http://www.hasbro.com/monkeybartv/default.cfm?page=Entertainment/Comics/ComicViewer&comic=1180) yesterday, and re-read it for the first time in probably ten years. That wasn't the first comic I ever read as a kid, but it was the one that got me hooked. The storytelling style is a little "kiddie" compared to some of the later issues, and it's obvious that the characters weren't fully fleshed out (particularly Scarlett and Snake Eyes), but that ending still has to be one of the greatest in history.

To keep this on-topic, I wonder if there will be an Evolutions set with 'Nam-era "Snake Eyes" (better sculpt), Snake Eyes III (the one with the trench knives, this time with interchangeable heads to reveal his hideous scars (http://www.myuselessknowledge.com/joe/snakesscars.gif)), and the never-produced "Mullet Snake Eyes" who appeared in the last few issues of the original comic series. (Mullet Snake Eyes isn't a must-have, but any unmasked Snake Eyes is cool with me.)

[TheRealDubya]

To keep this on-topic, I wonder if there will be an Evolutions set with 'Nam-era "Snake Eyes" (better sculpt), Snake Eyes III (the one with the trench knives, this time with interchangeable heads to reveal his hideous scars (http://www.myuselessknowledge.com/joe/snakesscars.gif)), and the never-produced "Mullet Snake Eyes" who appeared in the last few issues of the original comic series. (Mullet Snake Eyes isn't a must-have, but any unmasked Snake Eyes is cool with me.)

Evo GI Joe packs would be cool. If they did a Snake Eyes Nam, in the original animated style, the version 3 with a swappable head, I would be a happy camper. Cobra Commander and Storm Shadow would be fairly easy to do also, as would a Cobra soliders Evo pack.

I hope they consider doing an Indiana Jones Evo pack too -- maybe start with River Phoenix from IJATLC, then a Raiders Indy, then a Crystal Skull OR Indy with a beard from Young Indy Chronicles. That'd rule.

[El Chuxter]

Since you brought it up, that would be a great way to finally get unmasked versions of some of the Cobras. Maybe include Cobra Commander as a crazed vigilante (from Snake Eyes: Declassified), Cobra Commander in disguise (with the beret, shades, and fake beard), and Battle Armor Cobra Commander (the big suit from the comic finale). Sure, they're all new figures, but who wouldn't want that?

[Kidhuman]

I was talking to a Joe Collector at work today and he said they are going to be making Joe Evo packs.

[aussietrooper20]

yes, but this is about the sw evolution.

I'm hoping for a battle droids version and a padme's version too.

[Mad Slanted Powers]

I'm hoping for a battle droids version and a padme's version too.They could have a devolution pack of battle droids. Episode I version, Saga 2002 version, and then the crappy ones they are making now. Maybe put the POTJ security one in there in place of the Saga 2002 version, but in some ways that is a step up from the Episode I version.

[TheRealDubya]

They could have a devolution pack of battle droids. Episode I version, Saga 2002 version, and then the crappy ones they are making now. Maybe put the POTJ security one in there in place of the Saga 2002 version, but in some ways that is a step up from the Episode I version.

The third one could just be a heap of tan, plastic rubble.

[Mad Slanted Powers]

The third one could just be a heap of tan, plastic rubble.Ah yes. That was part of the base of the Geonosis arena.

[aussietrooper20]

no I was thinking of the battle droid, the super battle droid and the dark trooper, cause I've heard the dark trooper was an upgrade version of the super battle droid for the empire, while the super battle droid was an upgrade of the infantry battle droid in the clone wars.

for Padme, it would be from queen, to senator to mother if i was making it.

[jjreason]

I'm really not sure what to make of the Darth Bane figure. I had imagined that character in a number of different ways - none of them resembling the Dread Dormammu. :(

[Bosskman]

That Boba Fett is gonna look sweet in the Bounty Hunters lineup. REAL SWEET.

[El Chuxter]

Me too, JJ, but the look dates from mid-2000. :/

[Sinscia Fat'o]

I'm really not sure what to make of the Darth Bane figure. I had imagined that character in a number of different ways - none of them resembling the Dread Dormammu. :(

i was a little confused by that figure myself whats up with his head is he on fire? is this the dreaded and stupid thought bomb thing? Part of his armor? I love the character but that figure better look great without that helmet thingie on his head.

[El Chuxter]

It's some sort of crab-creatures that are feeding off his life-force. He's able to keep them from destroying them due to his massive Dark Side powers, though I'm thinking he can't take them off. They serve as armor for him. I believe he picks them up shortly after the events of the Jedi vs Sith comic.

[aussietrooper20]

I just though of another that could probably be made and sold, which is an evolution of the hero captains from panaka, to typho to han solo.:thumbsup:

[aussietrooper20]

the good thing about the clone trooper evolution pack is that it helps people get a clone pilot, plus I hope they make a clone pilot evolution version from clone pilot e2, clone pilot e3, and tie pilot.

[jedibear]

Well, looking closely at the photos of these new sets, I gotta throw my two cents in...

The Jedi:
Instead of what they're presenting, a real "evolution" set could've gone with...Qui-Gon Jinn (prequel), Luke Skywalker (classic), and Ben Skywalker (EU-Leagacy of the Force). Now at first glance, i'm sure some are sayin' "Not another Jedi Luke", but we still haven't seen a really fine updated figure of him in his "throne room/duel" configuration...as a premium/evo styled figure that could have been nice. Not knockin' Baltar, but that would make a good single carded Jedi figure...

The Sith:
Okay lineup I guess. Not diggin' Bane's party hat. And while i liked that shirtless Maul when it was originally released, i don't know if just adding a cloth skirt pushes it into premium territory...another single-carded release would've worked for that. A more "evolutionary" and timely Sith release could have been Darth Krayt from "Legacy"...

The Fetts:
WTF is that wacky looking Mando guy from? I would have gone with a good re-do of young Boba (more articulation, cloth poncho, more accessories), a premium re-done Jango and a new ESB-inspired Boba Fett....

This batch just seems a little off-kilter to me when there are still some more obvious ones that could be done that really fit the theme.

Like:
Obi-Wan: TPM, AOTC, Old Ben
Padme: Queen (TPM), Senator (AOTC), Mom (ROTS-Peacock dress!)

...among others. We'll see....

[aussietrooper20]

The Jedi version is ok, and no they wouldn't make ben skywalker since he isnt part of george lucas's story line, as geroge revealed that this NJO luke is what luke looked like after the celebration when he went to the jedi temple, and leia became the new senator amidala for the naboo, while han was her husband and captain.

if they make another jedi evolution, it would be a Jedi from KOTOR, A Jedi from the clone wars and NJO Luke again.

the fett's version should have had Jango, young boba and older boba.

they should also do some evolutions of these ideas.

1.Palpatine- senator, chancellor to emperor
2.C-3PO- naked, junk to gold
3.Skywalker Captain's -Panaka, Typho to Han Solo

[Sinscia Fat'o]

Mandalore: The Indomitable is the other Mano from the Fett pack, he's from the Tales of the Jedi Comic series, which is one if not the best Star Wars EU stories ever told. As for the packs, i think other than Bultar the packs were done great. The sith one is okay...I would have rather had alot of other figures than Nilhious...or whatever his name is, but then again alot of people really wanted him so i guess i can forgive hasbro this time.

"Leading Ladies Evo. Pack
Padme (Pick a version)
Princess Leia (ANH or ESB On the Medical Frigate)
Jainia Solo (Jedi Knight) or Tenel Ka (Queen Mother of Hapes)

Clone Troopers V.2.0
AOTC Clone Trooper or Null Trooper
Scuba Trooper
Jet Pack Clone (Red marking, with the real big jet pack)

Jedi Evo Pack
Nomi Sunrider
Obi Wan Kenobi (ANH)
Jacen Solo (Jedi Knight)

Sith Evo. Pack
Freedon Nadd
Exar Kun
Darth Krayt (Sad but there's a demand for him)

Mando Evo. Pack
Montross
Mando Commando (Tales of the Jedi)
Ailyn (Boba Fett's Daughter)

[aussietrooper20]

we must all remember that the evolution wave will be based on characters from the Sith wars till return of the Jedi, plus they will mostly be looking at characters that fit from the 6 films as they've shown us.

Lady Leaders
1.Padme Amidala
2.Princess Leia
3.Mon Mothma


Generals
1.Obi-wan Kenobi
2.rikan
3.Han Solo


Sidious's Sith Apprentices
1.Darth Maul
2.Darth tyranus
3.Darth vader


Yoda's Jedi Masters
1.Quo-gon Jinn
2.Obi-Wan Kenobi
3.Luke Skywalker


A Lady's Man
1.Anakin Skywalker
2.Bail Organa
3.Han Solo

[Mad Slanted Powers]

Generals
1.Obi-wan Kenobi
2.rikan
3.Han SoloWhat? No Jar Jar? He was a bombad general!

[El Chuxter]

A "Ladies Man" set without Kit Fisto and Lando just seems wrong.

[aussietrooper20]

So far Hasbro have only told us and shown us 6 of the first evolution sets for 2008, and I'm hoping they'll reveal more for next year.

[Tycho]

So we have

3 repeats: Sith, Anakin to Vader, and Clone Trooper to Stormtrooper.

3 newbies:

Jedi (Qui-Gon, Baltar, Luke)
Mandalorians (Mandalore, Jango, Boba)
Sith 2 (Bane, Maul, Nihilus)

Isn't Nihlus from the Legacy comic? I see posts indicating he is from some prequel era or something, but I don't think that's the case.

Meanwhile, I swear we need a set of Padme figures.

[Old Fossil]

So far Hasbro have only told us and shown us 6 of the first evolution sets for 2008, and I'm hoping they'll reveal more for next year.

Six for a year seems like a good number, even generous. I doubt they plan on doing any more for 2008. Plus, given that the first three sets are straight reissues, which will likely sell beneath retailer expectations (read: clearance fodder), the other three will probably not get ordered at all.

Remember, of the first three sets coming out, they include:

Ep. II Anakin
Ep. III Anakin
Vader
Sandtrooper
Coruscant (?) ROTS Clone Commander
Ep. II Clone (Yellow)
Darth Maul

Each of these characters is currently available in the Saga Legends line, except Ep.II Anakin, which is in a current Battle Pack. The only figures you can't get right now that will be in the Evo packs are Dooku and Sidious; superior figures, yes, but also "old men" figures, which do not seem to sell as well as the younger heroes, "kid-friendly" villains like Maul and Greivous, aliens, and troopers.

I hope I am wrong, but I think the way these Evo sets are coming out means they are doomed to fail before we can easily obtain the really good stuff; i.e., the later three sets.

[Tycho]

What Battlepack is E2 Evolutions Anakin in? I totally want 7 more of this figure it is so nicely done. I just wish Hasbro would single-card him.

[Mad Slanted Powers]

Isn't Nihlus from the Legacy comic? I see posts indicating he is from some prequel era or something, but I don't think that's the case.He was in the KOTOR 2 video game.

What Battlepack is E2 Evolutions Anakin in? I totally want 7 more of this figure it is so nicely done. I just wish Hasbro would single-card him.I'm not sure which battle pack, if any, he is in. He was in the Episode II tin set.

[Kidhuman]

Plus, given that the first three sets are straight reissues, which will likely sell beneath retailer expectations (read: clearance fodder), the other three will probably not get ordered at all.



I dont know. The Sith Evo set was HTF and I know alot of people that didnt get it. People will also et the Clones for army building. The Anakin will warm as you can make an evo set with the pegwarmers on the pegs now.

[Tycho]

Thanks. That sucks that you can't get this superior figure of a main character without buying things you just don't need - like another Darth Vader or Jango Fett - or Dooku for that matter. :rolleyes:

[Old Fossil]

What Battlepack is E2 Evolutions Anakin in? I totally want 7 more of this figure it is so nicely done. I just wish Hasbro would single-card him.

The "Capture at the Droid Factory" set, which includes the ubiquitous 3PO with Battle Droid head and "flying" R2, both of which almost guarantee the set to warm shelves.

[Tycho]

Why do they package up that stuff that's so readily available on the shelves everywhere: C-3PO with alt heads, R2D2, Jango Fett, Destroyer Droid?

This is a complaint phrased as a question, not an open invitation for anyone to answer me.

In fact I'll state these things myself:

1) Hasbro's customers are Target, TRU, and Wal-Mart. Those are the purchasers direct from Hasbro, in bulk for certain.

2) If Target, TRU, and Wal-Mart can't clear these sets, they won't order any more of them. (Target might put them on discount 20 minutes after the store opens, but they'll sit at the rest of the stores).

3) Target, TRU, and Wal-Mart's customers probably won't buy these: collectors can (and have already gotten) the single-carded figures. "The Ignorant" (read parents, relatives, people shopping for presents) might buy them however, but you're discounting part of your market (collectors) and aiming product at a different niche (impulse buyers). I don't think kids are going for battle packs that much either - they have these figures, too. One other group might purchase these: newbies. They get 5 figures or so they actually don't have for the price of about 3 figures. (This is convenient for troop building battle packs like Tantive IV as well - but the useful battle packs are certainly not all they ship, and their stocking is delayed by the bad ones.) Oh, there might be an element which likes to collect the packaged "scenes" in battle packs such as the Bespin Capture at Dinner Time thing or Dagobah Training. I could understand that. But it's a niche.

4) I'm sure re-releasing piles of already tooled figures is cost-effective for Hasbro. But their customers must reach a saturation point! And remember SSG's own GrandAdmiralThrawn? He tried to collect one of everything Star Wars through 1999 or so. I'm willing to bet there remains NO ONE to this day that is even trying to keep up with that any more. Is even Steve Sansweet buying battle packs of figures he already has? Maybe HE would be, but I actually wonder about that.

[jedi master sal]

Is even Steve Sansweet buying battle packs of figures he already has? Maybe HE would be, but I actually wonder about that.

Well, with Steve Sansweet, you're talking the top of the heap of collectors. At this point for him it's more a collect to collect thing, rather than personally enjoying each and every "new" toy. By new I mean toys in new packaging.

Now of course this is just a guess on my part and I have no insight to that.

I gave up long ago trying to collect everything. I saw no point in it. It's not a competition, I don't have room, and I just don't have that kind of money. Especially considering I've been an extreme army builder in the past.

Good for them that can collect one of everything, that doesn't lessen everyone elses collections.

One thing I can say is I'm almost glad Hasbro has created these battle packs. I've been able to pass up so much product this year and for once in a long time do have a little extra money. (That ends up getting spent on other toys...)

For me, I'm getting to the point that I have very nearly every figure I want. Yes there are some minor background characters I'd like to have, but aren't really THAT neccessary to have.

Army building for me is WAY down from previous years. I've only got the correct Kashyyyk trooper to go and I'm "officially" done from extreme army building and will only build in squads of 5.

Repacks, repaints, reissues, whatever, it's all the same in a sense. These have kept me from buying more SW stuff. And now at this point I can honestly say, I'm happier for it. This year really was my last big year for collecting. Next year holds some promise for certain things, but my figure colleting will be way down. Only thing I'm REALLY looking forward to next year is the AT-TE if that becomes a reality.

-Sal

[Blue2th]

I'm sure Steve Sansweet will still buy one of everything. No matter what it is. He is after all collecting for his archive of everything ever made Star Wars toy and collectable museum.
I wonder if he has a loose collection as well?

[Tycho]

Well Sal, vehicles like the V-19 and AT-TE will probably prompt us to purchase more Clones of various types.

I did not forsee them releasing these when I made my 2005 purchasing plans - or 2002 Plan in the case of the AOTC Pilot version.

That being said, I'm more than happy to have this problem now.

Also, if the vehicles close up in such a manner that you can't see a pilot inside of them if there were one (the AT-ST for example, unless you have a guy standing up out of the top hatch), then I will not actually buy the figures for it. When it goes on display, it just has to look right.

[El Chuxter]

Something tells me that Steve Sansweet will still get one of everything, but he's not actually going to ever buy another piece of SW merchandise (unless it's something old he doesn't already have).

[Sinscia Fat'o]

I buy a few battle packs everyonce in a while. I bought the Tantive four to army build a little, never have enough storm troopers. I bought the one from the clone wars (with Assajj, Anakin, and obi (Clone trooper gear), and the only reason i bought that one was because i never found Asajj from the orginal Clone Wars line. But other than that i usually pass on Battle Packs, i just don't need alot of the extra figures that come with those things...Storm Troopers are one thing but how many 3P0's or R2's does one truly need?

As for collecting one of everything, i gave up around episode one...Tc-14 and Sio done me in. If someone can do this then i congradulate them, but it doesn't make me feel any different about my collection which i'm very happy with at the moment.

Army Building for me is usually 5-6 figures, i don't do the large numbers because i dont have the room for something like 100 or 75 of one type of clone or trooper, as much as i would like to stuff like that. But this year i have bought more of troopers and clones than i have since POTF2 came out with the StormTrooper, which i bought way way to many of. And with the Shadow Storm Trooper coming out early next year...I can forsee myself buying everyone of those i find...because i love those troopers, and i've always wanted the Kir Kanos on top of the dead troopers diorama from Crimson Empire...I haven't gotten over that scene in the comics since i seen it and that was how many years ago?

As for E2 Evolutions Anakin Skywalker i think he's in the comic pack with the assasin droid, if my memory serves me correctly.

[TheRealDubya]

Got my issue of Lee's last night and they had a long interview with Mr. Depriest regarding the Evolutions line. Some highlights:

- The 3 reissue packs should hit around January 1st.
- The new packs should hopefully hit 4 weeks later (I'd take that with a grain of salt, based on this year's distribution issues.)
- There is a fourth Evolutions pack, unnannounced thus far, that will hit in the Spring also.
- Depriest says there will likely be one "character" theme Evo pack in 2008 (like, say, Obi-Wan from TPM to ROTJ, or Leia from ANH to ROTJ) but that Hasbro will mostly be sticking to "themes" -- like "Legacy of the Sith", "Legacy of the Jedi" and the "Legacy of the Fetts."
- There will be more Evolutions sets in 2008 than the 4 coming out int he Spring; this is their collector oriented offering for 2008.

He also said there will be another Comic 2-pack featuring a Mandalorian from the Marvel comics, and said that that description should pretty much give it away. I don't know the Marvel comics too well -- who would he be referencing? I assume this would be this rumored pack:

65356931887 Dengar and Fenn Shysa

There were a few other tidbits I can't remember, but will file them tonight when I get home.

[Tycho]

I think I heard the rumor that there will be a C-3PO evolutions pack.

Boring!

Naked - Junk Coverings - Gold Plating

If they were smart they'd do PADME:

Queen (purple gown) - Yellow Waterfalls Dress - Blue Apartment Gown (something like that)

[TheRealDubya]

I think I heard the rumor that there will be a C-3PO evolutions pack.

Boring!

Naked - Junk Coverings - Gold Plating

If they were smart they'd do PADME:

Queen (purple gown) - Yellow Waterfalls Dress - Blue Apartment Gown (something like that)

A Threepio pack would blow, and would be a dud at retail. I don't have much interest in a Padme pack, but I know there's a ton of love for that concept, so I'm down it with for the rest of you all.

What about a Luke one? That way they could do an accurate Stormtrooper Luke, an ultimate Hoth Luke and an ultimate Final Duel Luke. That could be a home run pack.

One other item was that Lee's asked if Hasbro would consider doing Evo packs that started with the Concept figures, and DePriest said no dice.

They also had pictures of this Mandalore the Indominitable fellow and it looks like a pretty sweet figure. The Qui-Gon and Boba are very, very nice figures. The articulation and paint scheme (ESB) for the Boba look out of this world.

[El Chuxter]

Then again, we don't have any decent TPM C-3PO, and only one semi-decent AOTC C-3PO, so it sounds like a decent idea to me.

[jedi master sal]

I think I heard the rumor that there will be a C-3PO evolutions pack.

Boring!

Naked - Junk Coverings - Gold Plating

If they were smart they'd do PADME:

Queen (purple gown) - Yellow Waterfalls Dress - Blue Apartment Gown (something like that)

Hmm, the description you give for 3PO's EVO set would look great on Padme:
Naked...etc.

Ok, I know, I'm a sad little man...lol.

[TheRealDubya]

Maybe they'll do Intelligent Design packs in 2009, depending on how the elections go. ;)

[Sinscia Fat'o]

Evo of 3P0, well if these figures are all new sculpts and have CZ-4 like movement, with really good detail i'm all for it.

But if this pack is a reissue of past figures from TPM, AOTC and VOTC for example, i gotta say i'll pass.

Hopefully the Gold 3P0 will have pull apart limbs, and a cargo net, a little Bespin love.

[TheRealDubya]

He also said there will be another Comic 2-pack featuring a Mandalorian from the Marvel comics, and said that that description should pretty much give it away. I don't know the Marvel comics too well -- who would he be referencing? I assume this would be this rumored pack:

65356931887 Dengar and Fenn Shysa

On second thought, I think it might be this rumored 2-pack:

65356931888 Tobbi Dala and Leia

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars_68:_The_Search_Begins

Apparently both Fenn Shysa and Tobbi Dala are in that issue, but the "Hoth" Leia would be sticking with their Hero vs. Villain pattern with these. It certainly has a great cover.

[aussietrooper20]

here's some they might do.

1.Legacy of the mother -shmi, padme and quenn organa
2.Legacy of the battle droid- battle droid, super BD, and Dark trooper
3.Legacy of the Jedi 2

[Beast]

The C-3PO one will be great. Hopefully they include the Pod Race Flag w/ E1 3PO.

[Tycho]

How about:

Legacy of the Gungan:

JarJar
Capt. Tarpals
Boss Nass


I know this is the set we've all been waiting for! :crazed:

[Beast]

Why not this instead:

Jar Jar Binks (E1)
Jar Jar Binks (E2) - Padme's Quarters Robes
Jar Jar Binks (E2) - Senate Address Robes

Whichever robes he had on in E3, they can just change the name for.

[Tycho]

JarJar didn't have enough screen time in E3 that I ever was able to notice if he had on a new outfit or not. The E2 figure needs to be done, however. That would be Bombad!

[Beast]

JarJar didn't have enough screen time in E3 that I ever was able to notice if he had on a new outfit or not. The E2 figure needs to be done, however. That would be Bombad!
Both of his E2 robes need to be done. The Senate Address one we got was awful.

[TheRealDubya]

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[El Chuxter]

Jango, Bultar, and Qui-Gon look well worth the wait!

Boba, eh, I never thought I'd say this, but I don't need another stinking Boba.

I'm really stoked that Darth Bane's armor is removable! Nice touch.

Darth Maul looks wicked enough that I don't care it's the third shirtless Maul. Wow. I didn't think that was possible.

Darth Skeletor looks, eh, cool but not Star Wars. Sucks that I have to get him. At least the Mandalore looks somewhat vaguely Star Wars.

I still have no clue where that Luke comes from. I still can't find a description of him dressed like that anywhere in the NJO.

[TheRealDubya]

Darth Maul looks wicked enough that I don't care it's the third shirtless Maul. Wow. I didn't think that was possible.

I know. Isn't that a killer facial sculpt? I wasn't excited for that figure until I saw these pictures, but man I can't wait now.

[Tycho]

I could care less about Qui-Gon.

I prefer Luke in all black. Maybe this isn't photographing well?

I need Baltar for the Geonosian Arena
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Darth Bane is an awesome figure! I really want this one, but will probably never get him unless someone is selling him separately or Hasbro turns around and does it in later years.

I don't ever need another Maul and I have no interest in Nihilus. I once thought this Sith was going to be from Legacy, but I guess he's from KOTOR. I'm not going to get into KOTOR.

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I want Mandalore for certain! I relate to him being a TOTJ figure and not a KOTOR figure. If I can call that correctly, he'd be great to save in hopes of one day having Ulic, Exar, and Nomi.

I could care less about the Fetts. I don't need them and have a deal (I presume) to just purchase Mandalore.

[Blue2th]

Darth Maul looks cool except his belly looks a little too sucked in. Hopefully they will fix that before he is released.

[Kidhuman]

These sets look to be purchases to me.

[Jayspawn]

I'll get the Fett/Mandalorian set for sure.

[figrin bran]

I'll get the Jedi/Sith/Fett sets for sure!

Anyone who doesn't want their Darth Nihilus can sell/trade him to me. I could use an extra one for custom fodder.

[Ji'dai]

Saw these new Evo sets in Lee's Toy Review the other day. Dang, there's some good figures there but also some I don't want or need. I could care less about Qui-Gon, Maul, Jango and Boba. Too bad I have to buy them to get the others.

I'd probably army build with the Mando warrior if it was available separately.

Good thing I passed on that Bultar/Koffi comic pack. This Bultar is much better looking.

[Gothiczartan]

if there are going to be a evolution sets of pilots that including wedge antilles, I hope they have him right like the leg band on his right leg and chest box hose attached on left side of torso, a removable helmet with chin strap and let's hope they do the same thing for biggs too and all other x wing pilots (all of them will have leg band on right legs and chest box cord on left side of torsos, of course removable helmets with chin straps!)

[Beast]

Rebelscum has some rumors about the Evolution sets for 2008.
New 2008 Rumor List
Posted by Curto on December 13, 2007 at 05:22 PM CST:

Ah yes...everyone loves a good rumor list! It's been awhile, but we've got another juicy new batch of rumors for you, this time based on the popular Evolutions series!

As with any rumor list, nothing is official...but everything is worth speculating on!

Evolutions
We've gotten a number of Wedge Antilles figures in the past, but they've always been repaints or kit-bashes of existing figures...so isn't it time that Wedge got to have his own unique figure? Apparently so, and it seems that it'll be part of a Rebel Pilots set. No word on the other figures, or any possible running changes to this set. Considering the many mambers of Rogue Squadron & Wraith Squadron...anything's possible.

One of THE most requested Evolutions sets since the series began was to get one featuring Padmé Amidala. Word has it that we might just get lucky next year with three all-new outfits, but we'll have to wait a little bit longer to find out just which three we might see.

Finally, it looks like the Rebel Pilots won't be getting the spotlight all to themselves...because the Imperial Pilots are also slated for the Evolutions treatment. So what's the difference between one TIE Fighter Pilot and the next? Good question, but back in the Star Wars: Empire comic series, Biggs Darklighter had a rather unique look to him, so there's a possibility. Plus, maybe they can redo Baron Fel and get him right this time.

Again, none of these rumors are confirmed...stay tuned!

[El Chuxter]

Maybe, since we know there are two Bultars, LFL told Hasbro to lose the goatee because another Fel was already planned?

[Tycho]

OK, the Padme Evolutions Set rumor has me really excited that we'll get some figures that this line really needs - especially for those of us like me who want to complete authentic dioramas of many, many scenes.

I'll assume that a 3 figure set would include a figure from each prequel movie.

Let's cover what's NEVER BEEN MADE BEFORE for Padme. (I'm not counting deleted scenes since there's so many actually from the movie that have yet to be made)


TPM:

yellow pre-senate gown (Palpatine's office): "What options have we?"

black post-senate gown, also seen as Nute Gunray is arrested. "My fate will be no different from that of our people."

purple return to Naboo travel gown, also seen at Qui-Gon's funeral (SSG Poll Winner) "We will take back what's ours!"


AOTC:

blue Senate outfit (also seen in Palpatine's office) SSG Poll Winner "I think that Count Dooku is behind it."

light nightgown from Kahoun attack (maybe same one with robe from Naboo balcony scene): "You had another nightmare."

hair in "mini-mouse ears" buns from packing. "I do not like this idea of hiding."

airbus and report to Queen Jamilla "I will be greatful for your speed, Master Kenobi."

Outbound Flight refugee peasant disguise "Are you allowed to love?"

backless dress from first kiss on balcony "I shouldn't have done that."

yellow dress from waterfalls (SSG Poll Winner) "You're making fun of me."

blue dress from Lars garage "Anakin, you're not all powerful"


ROTS:

hair in "Leia style buns" SSG Poll Winner "Anakin, I'm pregnant"

blue nightgown (pregnant) SSG Poll Winner "So love has blinded you?"

apartment dress "They trust you with their lives."

conversation with Anakin "You're closer to the Chancellor than anyone."

Ruminations dress

Senate - Palpatine's Imprerial Decree "So this is how liberty dies..."

Obi-Wan's final visit - "You're going to kill him?"

birth of the twins "Luke! Leia!"

funeral Padme


WHICH ONE FROM EACH MOVIE WOULD YOU VOTE FOR?

for me -

TPM: Purple gown
AOTC: blue Senate dress from Palpatine's office
ROTS: hair in "Leia buns"

Quite simply, you can use each of these Padme figures with the most other figures:

1) a whole Naboo Royal Starship full
2) Palpatine's office courteours including Bariss Offee and Bail Organa
3) all the Senators from Palpatine's return after Anakin's rescuing him

[jedi master sal]

What's this a list from Tycho? That guy NEVER makes lists.....lol

There are several potential Evolutions sets with Padme.

Many of those you listed Tycho, I'd like to see made as a figure. Then again, we are more bias towards them as we scene build.

-Sal

[Kidhuman]

Rumors suck, wait for offical confirmation.

[El Chuxter]

"Legacy of the Padmes" doesn't sound right. Padme could be in one set, but Hasbro's already said that all of the Evolutions in 2008 are going to be theme-oriented rather than built on one character.

Maybe Nomi Sunrider, Padme Amidala, Leia Organa? Or Padme, Leia, and Jaina? Either way, one EU figure, and they've already proven that's what they want to do with all three that we've seen.

Of course, a redone Tatooine Padme, Jocasta Nu, and Torryn Farr would be far more ideal.

[Sinscia Fat'o]

Rogues, Impireal Pilots, and Padme...for Evolutions...*Sigh*

If we get Rogue Squadron Pilots, which could be cool. We do need a new Wedge Antillies, badly...but shouldn't Wedge get single carded treatment. Biggs got it, Jek Porkins got it...Dutch ETC. Why not Wedge? He actually lived through all the movies and played a important role...not to mention his EU appearences. Though if they give us a Jainia Solo (X-Wing Gear), and Gavin Darklighter for example i would be very very pleased with this set, i just hope they use Evolutions to get us more EU and leave the movie guys for the single cards.

Impireal Pilots...Biggs, Han and Baron Fel (All of them accurate likeness could be something i would support, but if it's just a Tie Fighter Pilot Dk-M37 (For example) then i couldn't support this.

As for Padme, i know alot of fans want all of her costume changes...While some of them should be made, there are others..espically from TPM that are just a little to out there, or just don't need figures. I would have prefered a Evolutions of Obi Wan Kenobi first before Padme...Even a Evolutions of Palaptine would have a little more prefered over Padme.

Evolutions of the Sith, Evolutions of Fett, Evolutions of the Jedi are all supperior sets so farr in my point of view compared to the rumors i've heard about the last legs of these packs.

[Tycho]

Evolutions of Kenobi or Fett, etc. are just excuses to offer us the same figures they've already offered us - with upgrades again.

How about the Evolution of Darth Vader (very saracstically suggested)?

Darth Vader ANH
Darth Vader ESB (back helmet removeable)
Darth Vader ROTJ (2 piece removeable helmet)

We don't have enough Darth Vader figures, right? :rolleyes:

(seriously - they could make the ROTJ suggestion above pretty darn cool though)

But the Padme figures could all be ones never made of her before.

Why re-do the Senate Queen figure? (I've heard that before) - or another Geonosian Arena figure of her?

Make something we don't already have some version of. Those of us that want to make dioramas appreciate that, and I'd think carded collectors also don't want to keep buying the same thing, right?

(please suggest new updates for Luke Tatooine and C-3PO if I missed something)

[Mr. JabbaJohnL]

Two corrections for Chux, then other stuff:
Darth Maul looks wicked enough that I don't care it's the third shirtless Maul. Wow. I didn't think that was possible.
It's only the second, with the first being the POTJ deluxe one that came in the naked wave along with Bacta Luke, Sail Barge Leia, and Amanaman.

"Legacy of the Padmes" doesn't sound right. Padme could be in one set, but Hasbro's already said that all of the Evolutions in 2008 are going to be theme-oriented rather than built on one character.

They stated in the most recent round of Q&As (and it was mentioned a few pages back in this thread) that one Evolutions set would be focused on one character and the rest would be three different ones.

As for the pics, damn, these all look really good. My main nitpick is Maul's torso; it looks really weird at the joint. Boba's cape is also too long but I bet they'll fix it. Qui-Gon, Bultar, Jango, and Boba - the ones from the movies - all look really fantastic. I don't know much about the others but they're cool too.

Hasbro also did semi-confirm a new Wedge, which would be awesome in a pilots pack. I hope they do one from each OT movie.

A Padmé set would, of course, be extremely welcome. Hopefully they'll include the purple return gown from TPM, the Naboo picnic gown from AOTC, and the "ruminations" gown from ROTS.

The Imperial pilots set would be a good place for a less-crappy ROTS clone pilot, but who knows. I don't know how many possibilities for this there can be - a new TIE Pilot would be great; the AT-AT Driver is pretty much perfect already; maybe they'll do a new AT-ST Driver?

[DarkArtist]

Cannot wait for 2008 and these sets. I have been drooling since the pics first surfaced. just picked up Lee's Toy review and they have an interview with DePriest about the Evolutions line and pics of the 3 new sets. So glad we are getting a Darth Bane with removable armor.

[Kidhuman]

Rebelscum has some rumors about the Evolution sets for 2008.

Remember, you cant spell rumors with out RS.

[El Chuxter]

Well, bite me, JabbaJohnL. :p

I must've been thinking of Sith Training Maul, who (IIRC) has some tattoos visible, but isn't shirtless. And I didn't remember the thing about "one character." I'm still not convinced it's Padme, though, as she's not exactly a flaming hot seller.

[Tycho]

First, I read somewhere that it was C-3PO which is a terrible idea for sure.

So I really hope it's Padme and all-new-never-made-before-outfits for her, not repeats of figures we already have.

2nd, Hasbro once said that a regularly released carded Wedge will never happen, so as to keep his figures collectible as they were exclusives:

1) 2 variations w. Millennium Falcon carry case
2) Rebel Pilots Cinema Scene 3-pack
3) online or Fan Club single-carded figure exclusive

The same thing was said of Han Solo in Stormtrooper Disguise:

1) Fruit Loops mail-away\
2) Death Star Escape Cinema Scene 3-pack
3) Trash Compactor Screen Scene 2-pack
4) 2 variations on Marvel Comic 2-pack

[Gothiczartan]

First, I read somewhere that it was C-3PO which is a terrible idea for sure.

So I really hope it's Padme and all-new-never-made-before-outfits for her, not repeats of figures we already have.

2nd, Hasbro once said that a regularly released carded Wedge will never happen, so as to keep his figures collectible as they were exclusives:

1) 2 variations w. Millennium Falcon carry case
2) Rebel Pilots Cinema Scene 3-pack
3) online or Fan Club single-carded figure exclusive

The same thing was said of Han Solo in Stormtrooper Disguise:

1) Fruit Loops mail-away\
2) Death Star Escape Cinema Scene 3-pack
3) Trash Compactor Screen Scene 2-pack
4) 2 variations on Marvel Comic 2-pack

as long as they get wedge right this time with that band on right leg and cord of chest box on left lower side of torso, a removable helmet with chin strap just like most pilots in ANH and ROTJ look!

[Tycho]

With pilots, there are at least 4 things that irritate me more (as I don't notice things like what leg their extra ammunition band is being worn on etc. next to these:)

1) There is NO Wes Janson figure yet, period. He needs to be done, and done right.

1a) Empire Strikes Back Snowspeeder Gunner

1b) Rogue Squadron comics variation - X-wing gear

His expanded universe civillian attire is a lower priority.


2) Hobbie (in the Comic 2-pack) has the wrong helmet!

2a) They used (the 'at this point in the saga' the very DEAD Dutch Vandor's helmet, while they were using his body - I think - for the figure)

2b) Hobbie's actual helmet is plain white with a blue Rebel symbol in the front of either side of the crest.

2c) He could be re-done in his x-wing gear, and offered ESB-style in Hoth pilot gear. I'd only want to get the correct helmet to use for when I want to display one of those figures wearing it.

3) Baron Fel should have a goatee - I know we switched subjects to an Imperial Pilot here, but let's make figures AT LEAST that accurate, Hasbro

4) Going way back to 1999, Arvel Crynyd wore a green A-Wing uniform and looked to have blonde hair, possibly, as indicated by his having blonde eyebrows. In the pilots' 3-pack back then (in 1999's cinema scene) the figure labled "Crynyd" by Hasbro wore a Y-wing uniform, and a red squadron one at that. Hasbro needed to make a white-male-human-pilot in a red uniform out of a B-wing pilot to re-cover the vintage Kenner figure for completists there (and have as of yet, not done so) and the Y-Wing Pilots in ROTJ that were most obvious, wore gray uniforms from gray squadron (gray leader). Arvel Crynyd was the suicide pilot who crashed into the bridge of the Executer. A new headsculpt on the Tycho A-wing pilot figure out to cover it (Tycho should have been made an EU X-wing pilot figure in the first place, but Hasbro was probably aiming for a "still living" A-wing pilot figure, and Tycho was a recognizeable EU choice, not to mention some other factors that might have gone into their picking him for their A-wing pilot. (If I'm not mistaken, Green Leader also looked the same, but was in the movie, and seemed considerably older than the age Tycho should have been in ROTJ).

[Sinscia Fat'o]

Evolutions of Kenobi or Fett, etc. are just excuses to offer us the same figures they've already offered us - with upgrades again.

How about the Evolution of Darth Vader (very saracstically suggested)?

Darth Vader ANH
Darth Vader ESB (back helmet removeable)
Darth Vader ROTJ (2 piece removeable helmet)

We don't have enough Darth Vader figures, right? :rolleyes:

(seriously - they could make the ROTJ suggestion above pretty darn cool though)

But the Padme figures could all be ones never made of her before.

Why re-do the Senate Queen figure? (I've heard that before) - or another Geonosian Arena figure of her?

Make something we don't already have some version of. Those of us that want to make dioramas appreciate that, and I'd think carded collectors also don't want to keep buying the same thing, right?

(please suggest new updates for Luke Tatooine and C-3PO if I missed something)

Evolutions of Luke wouldn't be a bad thing...
Medical Frigate Luke
Shadows of the Empire Luke
Dark Empire Luke

All of them EU choices except for the Frigate of course, one resculpt, and an all new figure that should have been in the intial release anyway.

Vader already has a Evolution pack. :) And god forbid they give us another Vader...in anywhere...

3P0 and Padme are both characters that need new sculpts and have outfits that aren't made yet, but i just don't see the appeal to every collector. I think offering Padme (A New outfit), Princess Leia (Some sort of resculpt/new outfit, and Guri, Nomi Sunrider, Toryn Farr ETC (Pick a Eu character or background movie character) and have a set that all fans could get something out of. Just doing a pack of three Padme's only cators to a certain amount of collectors and a very limited range of kids buying the line...Though if they did Padme or 3P0 i would still purchase them, just because they should/better be all new figures.

And a new At-St driver would be sweet, i forgot all about him, a good choice for a single card though espically with all this attention the At-St has been getting here lately. And yes the AT-At Driver is perfect, i found my first one last night and was very pleased of all awesome that figure is. Found Momaw Nadon's saga as well, great sculpt...great paint but a little static in the articulation department. (Yeah i missed out on Saga 2...)

[El Chuxter]

Given how much they love Luke resculpts, it is a little surprising that we've never seen Luke in the yellowish SOTE vest. That is a good choice.

Comic packs would be a good way to get Vader vs ASP Training Droid and Guri with someone.

[Sinscia Fat'o]

Given how much they love Luke resculpts, it is a little surprising that we've never seen Luke in the yellowish SOTE vest. That is a good choice.

Comic packs would be a good way to get Vader vs ASP Training Droid and Guri with someone.

Vader V.S. ASP Droid would be worth it just for the Droid, i've always wanted that droid ever since i seen it's picture in the WEG Sourcebook.
Guri with Lando in Storm Trooper disguise.

[DarthBrandon]

I'm looking forward to some evolution pilots down the road, if the rumour pans out, it's going to be good in 2008.

[Tycho]

Yeah, really. The expression "the customer is always right" should apply in Hasbro's equation. At the end of the day, they need to realize that their financial customers might be the big box retailers, but if they don't aim to please US as the final consumers, their product will bottle-neck at their financial customers' doors and they won't receive new orders.

So if we want things like Yarna, Wilrow Hood, Teek, and Ulic Qel Droma action figures, they'll make money by offering it to us instead of another version of Darth Vader.

[ChrisLyne]

I'm certainly getting the Jedi, Sith and Fett sets and will get Padme if she gets a set. Pilots I'd have to see the full set but I do want a good Wedge.

I'd love a Legacy of the Solos set with NJO Jedi Jacen, Jaina and Anakin.

[Beast]

Yeah, really. The expression "the customer is always right" should apply in Hasbro's equation. At the end of the day, they need to realize that their financial customers might be the big box retailers, but if they don't aim to please US as the final consumers, their product will bottle-neck at their financial customers' doors and they won't receive new orders.

So if we want things like Yarna, Wilrow Hood, Teek, and Ulic Qel Droma action figures, they'll make money by offering it to us instead of another version of Darth Vader.
You and other collectors are not their only customers though. They have to make new versions of the main characters regardless of your feelings. Because there are always new collectors and kids coming into the hobby. And they want the main characters.

The retail end of things isn't going to accept nothing but secondary characters either. They know the main characters sell better than most. Hasbro's trying to keep the line alive as long as possible. So they can't make everything that everyone wants in one fell swoop. There would be nothing to keep the line going afterwards.

[El Chuxter]

However, Hasbro doesn't have to make new versions of main characters to keep kids and new collectors happy. They can re-release the best version of these characters every so often.

[Beast]

However, Hasbro doesn't have to make new versions of main characters to keep kids and new collectors happy. They can re-release the best version of these characters every so often.
There's nothing wrong with a new resculpt. Especially if it's a signifigant improvement. Or offers something the previous figure didn't have. Luke at Tatooine Luke this year. Sure the face sculpt wasn't great, but you got a free moisture vaporator with him. Simply re-releasing the best version would of course be cheaper for Hasbro. And they have done it in the past on several occassions. But they're also trying to give people something new instead of just recarding the same figure over and over again.

[El Chuxter]

Yeah, but there are some of us who are running out of room and on tighter budgets than we were on ten years ago. Another new Tatooine Luke isn't worth it for a moisture vaporator, and the vaporator isn't worth $7.

Most of the new resculpted figures this year have actually been inferior to earlier versions: all Lukes, all non-VTAC Hans, VTAC Leia, Death Star Trooper. Even the ones that are improvements (VTAC Bossk and IG-88, 4-LOM) aren't dramatic improvements.

It's just a way to get completists to buy the same figure again and again. Three years from now, there still won't be a Cliegg or Yarna, but they'll be releasing another new Tatooine Luke and Bossk, and people will be so excited to get one more joint on each.

[jedi master sal]

...Three years from now, there still won't be a Cliegg or Yarna, but they'll be releasing another new Tatooine Luke and Bossk, and people will be so excited to get one more joint on each.


Sadly this will ring true with many people.

[Battle Droid]

The Force Unleashed Evolutions Set

http://www.brianstoys.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=S8MBBFORCEDUNLEASHEDC9

[Beast]

Then people need to break from their 'Completist' mindsets.

They're only hurting themselves if they have to buy every new figure.

[Tycho]

I agree with Beast that the Completists who are traumatized, need to just stop and settle for buying only what they like.

There is an element in the hobby that is in this for only the aspect of hoarding a mass of stuff into what they call a complete collection. That could still mean 1 of every figure (or variation) and it doesn't necessarily mean you have 40 Ephant Mons. I don't understand this nor feel completist pressure because I'm in the hobby to build dioramas eventually. I don't need some of the McQuarrie figures for example, and even GAVE a Snowtrooper away to one of you that I knew wanted it so badly.

Chuxter is right about the resculpts being inferior figures this year: Phil Collins and Luke w. Cancer to name a couple.

As to re-releasing the same figure? That's what the entire Saga Legends line is all about. Theoretically, it should be aiding their goals of keeping the main characters available to newbies.

[Sinscia Fat'o]

There's no other reason to have another Bossok, IG-88, Or any of the other VOTC collection figures from this year, or lasy year for that matter. Being a completist isn't the way to collect star wars or really anything for that matter, collect what you like and want and then go from there. If people out there (And yes i know some of them) have to get every one of the varients on every figure hasbro puts out, then sit back and rejoice, because thats what will keep the line going so you all can get Yarna, and i can get my Exar Kun and Ulic:thumbsup:

[aussietrooper20]

on jedidefender.com it has been revealed that there is going to be an evolution set of the force unleashed. lets hope the secret apprentice is one of them.

for the Padme versions, it can be these ideas.

1.naboo queen-Padme, epi. 2 queen, epis. 3 queen.
2. Mother-Shmi, Padme , queen Organa

[Battle Droid]

New pic of the Fett's set.

http://www.toytraderz.com/newsimages/20071219fettLarge.jpg

[obi-dad]

The retail end of things isn't going to accept nothing but secondary characters either. They know the main characters sell better than most. Hasbro's trying to keep the line alive as long as possible. So they can't make everything that everyone wants in one fell swoop. There would be nothing to keep the line going afterwards.

Which is the same reason Hasbro doesn't consistantly offer ultimate SA versions for all figures, which they easily could have been doing for the past couple of years. How many DS II Lukes have been made since say 2000? I can't remember the last one I bought since I haven't been happy with any of them, but a lot of us have been buying each new crappy version. If they had made an ultimate SA sculpt years ago, then they wouldn't need to keep revisiting this figure (apply this logic to Tatooine Luke, various Vaders, etc and I'm sure we could come up with a list of 20+ figures out of just a few characters that have helped prolong the SW line.

Just imagine that, if every new figure was a SA ultimate version (and went through some kind of QA review.... [side note - I find it interesting that so many figures get developed, reviewed, sent to LFL, approved, get pictures released on the net and usually before the figure ever hits the market, we fans can find flaws, wrong colors, wrong saber hilts, bands on the wrong leg, etc.... why don't they just release pics of a test figure or at least concept drawings of potential figures and let us fans get final approval - not for what we want added to the figures, but for accuracy??? [end of side note] anyway, so if accurate SA ultimate versions were made each time, there would NEVER be a reason to revisit the sculpt, just rerelease in some kind of Saga Legends (or current name at the time). But then again, that wouldn't help prolong the line for as long as they purchased the liscense.

[aussietrooper20]

here's some more ideas.

hero pilot- anakin, Luke and wedge antillies
jedi masters- obi-wan, yoda and mace

[obi-dad]

Rebelscum has some rumors about the Evolution sets for 2008. New 2008 Rumor List
Posted by Curto on December 13, 2007 at 05:22 PM CST:

Ah yes...everyone loves a good rumor list! It's been awhile, but we've got another juicy new batch of rumors for you, this time based on the popular Evolutions series!

As with any rumor list, nothing is official...but everything is worth speculating on!

Evolutions
One of THE most requested Evolutions sets since the series began was to get one featuring Padmé Amidala. Word has it that we might just get lucky next year with three all-new outfits, but we'll have to wait a little bit longer to find out just which three we might see.


I know I should just look at the archives since SSG has the best Hasbro Q&A archives, but I swear I remember in the past months someone suggested a Padme Evo set and Hasbro replied that it would never happen as it was too specific to one character and there would not be enough general interest by fans... basically Hasbro predicted this would a peg... um... shelfwarmer.

[Tycho]

Rumor has it that Hasbro changed their mind about Padme.

It's just rumor. Don't believe it until you see it in plastic.

However, Hasbro can go back on what it said before. In this case, some of us will hope for these Padmes.

[aussietrooper20]

I think they will make a number of padme evolution like one which would have her mother, herself and Leia in cloud city escape version.

[Battle Droid]

Vader's Secret Apprentice set.

Boxed

http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/500/medium/evofu.jpg

Loose

http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/500/medium/evofulse.jpg

[Battle Droid]

Looks like they were took down, here's a small pic,

http://www.yakface.com/toyguide/dioramas/chewie/123107force.jpg

[jedi master sal]

The set looks cool enough. Not sure about the flang on the forearms of the "jedi." As well, I'm a little surprised by the Mandolorian style helmet on the Sith Lord fig.

I'm certain I'll get this. Might even get a second set for customs.

[jjreason]

Hmmmm.... I'm not sold on those yet (based on the last link).

Sadly, I probably like the Boba and Qui Gon figures enough to pop for those sets.

*sigh* :(

[JediTricks]

What a load of rich, creamery butter! How is this an "evolution"? How is there anything iconic about these guys at all? This is just a rip-off ploy to get fans of the game to spend $20 to get the main character rather than $7.

[evenflow]

What a load of rich, creamery butter! How is this an "evolution"? How is there anything iconic about these guys at all? This is just a rip-off ploy to get fans of the game to spend $20 to get the main character rather than $7.

How is it a ploy. If you were to buy them single carded or in the set. Doesnt it end up costing pretty much the same thing?

[Mr. JabbaJohnL]

Here (http://www.galactichunter.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=anniversary&Number=184225&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=4#Post189998) are larger pics. It looks fairly well done but just kind of underwhelming design-wise.

Why does he still not have a name?

[El Chuxter]

Boy. That looks like butt. I'm not sure what's worse: the doofy headsculpt, the "Arab in Alaska" Jedi getup, or the bulimic Sith Lord arms.

$20 I shall save by not buying this turd, hmmm?

[jjreason]

How is it a ploy. If you were to buy them single carded or in the set. Doesnt it end up costing pretty much the same thing?

That's the kicker - they're not offering "Secret Apprentice" as a single figure.

[Tycho]

I won't be compelled to buy this for ANY of the figures.

If they were sold separately, I might buy Vader's "secret apprentice" for a background filler dude in some of my Coruscant dioramas.

I doubt I'll be buying a video system and getting into the Force Unleashed game. But maybe the novelization will be good? I like to read books.

[Mad Slanted Powers]

I won't be compelled to buy this for ANY of the figures.

If they were sold separately, I might buy Vader's "secret apprentice" for a background filler dude in some of my Coruscant dioramas.

I doubt I'll be buying a video system and getting into the Force Unleashed game. But maybe the novelization will be good? I like to read books.

I'll definitely get the figures, but I too am uncertain about spending the money for a new video game system. I still have X-Box games I haven't played yet.

[JediTricks]

How is it a ploy. If you were to buy them single carded or in the set. Doesnt it end up costing pretty much the same thing?That's the thing, IF you were to buy them ALL single-carded, sure it's the same. But my point is that everybody who's vaguely into this game will want the main character figure but most of them won't want the other 2 lameos. That Sith looks so un-Star Wars, and the Jedi in Arctic garb is ridiculous.

Who knows, maybe this is a true evolution and there's the possibility that in the game you turn into either of those guys, but both as figures have high suck factor.

[jedi master sal]

That's the thing, IF you were to buy them ALL single-carded, sure it's the same. But my point is that everybody who's vaguely into this game will want the main character figure but most of them won't want the other 2 lameos. That Sith looks so un-Star Wars, and the Jedi in Arctic garb is ridiculous.

Who knows, maybe this is a true evolution and there's the possibility that in the game you turn into either of those guys, but both as figures have high suck factor.

While I plan on buying this EVO set, I do agree with JT. These should have been left for a later EVO set and the apprentice given the opportunity to be single carded. Hasbro could have made more money I would think.

There will be people who will completely pass up the EVO set because of the two alternates, JT being an example, while some of us would have bought the single carded figure and not the EVO set at all, while still others would have bought the single carded figure then also bought the EVO set (some of those begrudgingly of course, complaining that they had to buy another apprentice figure). As I see it now, Hasbro will lose money from the apprentice figure. You're Fired-The Apprentice...So says Darth Trump

[General_Grievous]

Why does he still not have a name?

I think you actually name the character yourself in the game.

But I'm getting more and more excited about the Mandalorian and Jedi sets. Finally, it looks like we're getting a perfect Jango.

[jedi master sal]

I think you actually name the character yourself in the game.

But I'm getting more and more excited about the Mandalorian and Jedi sets. Finally, it looks like we're getting a perfect Jango.

Yes indeed! While I'd like to get multiple Jangos however, I'm not buying multiple Mando EVO sets. (Anyone buying this set and NOT wanting the Jango, LMK, I'll buy it off of you!) PM me.

So don't let the Jango detract you from buying the set now! I'm looking to get about 4-5 of him...
-Sal

[Mad Slanted Powers]

I haven't been keeping up with all the details of the game, but is it possible that all three of these figures are an evolution of your character? In that case, it would make sense to have them all together in one set.

[Kidhuman]

I have seen the Sith and the Clone sets out. I passed on both for now. I almost bought the Sit, but I didnt like the plastic on Maul or Palps' face

[El Chuxter]

Dude, if you get to name him yourself, I'm naming him Ralph Higgendorffer.

But there is a novel, so he has to have a "canon" name set in stone by now....

[jamesbondo07]

I saw these sets the other day. I passes on both. I don't need more of the same figures in the Sith Set and the Trooper Set was ok but I just didn't like how the Sandtrooper looked like he got locked in a Imperial Porta Potty and rolled around for awhile.

[JediTricks]

I think you actually name the character yourself in the game. And here I thought it'd turn out he's just A'Sharad Hett in yet another disappointing disguise. :p

Or maybe it's actually because Vader's secret apprentice is... Dash Rendar!


I haven't been keeping up with all the details of the game, but is it possible that all three of these figures are an evolution of your character? In that case, it would make sense to have them all together in one set.I don't know, but I did just suggest that same thing 4 posts above yours. :D


I saw the Sith evo repack at Target, Palpatine's face is still very pink and odd looking, and his hood is on tight like a babushka.

[Jedi_Kal-El]

I'm looking forward to some evolution pilots down the road, if the rumour pans out, it's going to be good in 2008.

Any kind of evo pilot set would be great. One I wouldn't mind seeing would be:


Clone Pilot (AOTC) SA/w ball turret
Clone Pilot (ROTS) SA/w removable helmet
Tie Fighter Pilot-SA

There are several others I would love to see as well but most have been touched on in other posts, so I won't go into details.

[DarthQuack]

Spotted the Trooper set today at WM....passed on it though.

[Tycho]

So let's list them:

Sith Repeat: Maul, Sidious, Dooku

Anakin Repeat: E2, E3, Vader

Trooper Repeat: AOTC, ROTS, Sandtrooper

Sith 2: Bane, Nihlus, Maul 2

Mandalorian: Mandalore, Jango, Boba

Jedi: Qui-Gon, Baltar, Luke NJO

Force Unleashed?

Padme?

Is this right?

[Battle Droid]

Rebel Pilots (2 sets)
Imperial Pilots

[Tycho]

Rebel Pilots (2 sets)
Imperial Pilots

Are these confirmed or strongly rumored somehow?

Any guesses?

Imperial Pilots:

AOTC Gunship Pilot, ARC 170 Pilot, TIE Pilot ? - I'll pass.

I've heard some tell of Baron Fel with a goatee though. I still consider that rumor.

Rebel Pilots?

Red Leader (X-wing), Arvel Crynyd (A-Wing), human B-wing (vintage replacement)

Wes Janson (snowspeeder), Grey Leader (Y-wing), Ten Numb (B-wing?)

They could do more EU:

Corran Horn
Jaina Solo
various alien pilots from Rogue Squadron with specialized helmets

I'd hope for the least amount of repeats like Luke or Wedge.

[Jedi_Kal-El]

I would love to see a SA Tie Pilot just to get it out of the way, then they could re-release it a year later.

The Rebel pilots are an open book. Still many to be seen here. Onscreen and EU. I would LOVE to one day have a shelf full of Rogue and Wraith Squadron pilots.

I would like at least one Wedge based on a body not belonging to someone else, but he's lower on my list than Wes, Arvel Crynyd, or any of the undone pilots from the OT.

I have plenty of Clone pilots AOTC and ROTS, but I would like some decent ball turrets to add to my gunships.

[Mr. JabbaJohnL]

Tycho, there is indeed a Force Unleashed one, with three different versions of Vader's Secret Apprentice.

In the boxed pics of the Fett Legacy set posted on the main page a few days ago, the Boba figure has "Return of the Jedi" written above him when he's actually the ESB version . . .

[stillakid]

I don't know if these have been mentioned since I'm too lazy to read all the posts in this long thread:

What about a Luke Skywalker Evolution Set:

Infant Luke (from ROTS)
Tatooine Luke with Floppy Hat (from ANH)
Jedi Luke (from ROTJ)


And Leia:

Infant Leia (From ROTS)
"Centerfold Leia" (From detention cell in ANH)
Bikini Leia (From ROTJ)



See-Threepio

"Naked parts" (From TPM)
"Gold Shiny" (From ANH)
Blown apart (From ESB)



Palpatine

Chancellor (From ANH)
"Botox" Palps (From ROTS)
Creepy Palps (From ROTJ)

[Jedi_Kal-El]

If we were to see a Luke set I doubt an infant luke would be a good sell. Already been done twice. A good set fro him would be:

(ANH) Tatooine belt with binoculars, lightsaber hilt w blade, Rifle, floppy hat.
Stormtrooper belt with blaster, com-link, grappling hook.

(ESB) Hoth (SA) with binoculars, blaster, lightsaber hilt

(ROTJ) DS2 with flesh hand, gloved hand, removable Jedi vest, brown vest from SOTE

As far as Leia, a SA hoth version would be good, as well as a new slave version, again the infant version seems impracticle for this set, so the third could be EU or something.

3-PO should be SA from TPM, AOTC, and sure the blown apart one fromESB would be sweet.

Palps is pretty much open territory, and they could put any number of combos together for him.

[Mr. JabbaJohnL]

Chancellor (From ANH)
From the scenes in ANH he wasn't even in? :eek:

I don't know if they're going to do many more sets of just one character represented three different ways, but I do like the Vader one a lot and this idea.

[Sinscia Fat'o]

I passed on the Vader set nothing special there. I'm against sets of just one character i like variety...the best bang for the buck...unless it's troopers or something.

[Mad Slanted Powers]

I passed on the Vader set nothing special there. I'm against sets of just one character i like variety...the best bang for the buck...unless it's troopers or something.
That was a good set though, since it had great versions of Episode II & III Anakin, neither of which have yet to be carded if I'm not mistaken.

[Mr. JabbaJohnL]

That was a good set though, since it had great versions of Episode II & III Anakin, neither of which have yet to be carded if I'm not mistaken.
The AOTC Anakin was re-released in the AOTC tin set and the recent POS Droid Factory Battle Pack. The ROTS one was put in the ROTS tin set and got a resculpted torso/waist for more articulation and is coming out on a card soon.

I saw several of these the other day, and the paint differed wildly. A few of the ROTS Anakins looked like they had completely different head sculpts because of it.

[Tycho]

The darn Evolutions AOTC Anakin had better be one-day released on a card!

I can totally use 7 more of these for dioramas. It is a great figure.

[aussietrooper20]

Here's what I would like to see for the evolutions.

LUKE SKYWALKER
Lars house Luke(ANH)
rebel Pilot Luke (TESB)
Jedi Knight Luke (ROTJ)

LEIA ORGANA
Princess form (ANH)
Bespin Form (TESB)
Ewok Form (ROTJ)

ANAKIN SKYWALKER #2
Slave boy (TPM)
Jedi Knight (ROTS)
JEdi Spirit (ROTJ)

PADME AMIDALA
Queen form (TPM)
Senator Form (AOTC)
Mother (ROTS)

BATTLE DROID
Battle Droid (TPM)
Super Battle Droid (AOTC)
Dark Trooper (EU)

OBI-WAN KENOBI
Jedi Knight (TPM)
General (ROTS)
old jedi Master (ANH)

C-3PO
Naked (TPM)
Junk (AOTC)
Gold (ROTS)

HERO CAPTAIN'S
Panaka (TPM)
Typho (AOTC)
Han Solo (ANH)

GENERALS
Obi-wan Kenobi (ROTS)
Jan Dodonna (ANH)
Carlist Rieekan (TESB)

CLONE PILOT
Clone trooper Pilot (AOTC)
ARC Clone Pilot (ROTS)
Tie Fighter Pilot (ANH)

SCOUT TROOPER
Clone Trooper (AOTC)
BARC Trooper (ROTS)
Scout Trooper (ROTJ)

SNOW TROOPER
Clone trooper (AOTC)
Galactic Marine Clone trooper (ROTS)
Snow Trooper (TESB)

PALPATINE
Senator (TPM)
Chancellor (AOTC)
Emperor (ROTS)

HAN SOLO
Smuggler (ANH)
Captain (TESB)
General(ROTJ)

CHEWBACCA
Kashyyyk (ROTS)
Falcon's Co-Pilot (ANH)
Rebel (ROTJ)

LANDO CALRISSIAN
Administrator (TESB)
Skiff guard (ROTJ)
General (ROTJ)

ROYAL GUARD
Courasant Guard (TPM)
Courasant Guard #2 (AOTC)
Red Royal Guard (ROTJ)

PADME AMIDALA #2
Queen battle form (TPM)
Geonosis Arena (AOTC)
Mustafar form (ROTS)

[Jedi_Kal-El]

That's a nice list aussie, however, there are alot of figures on it that have already been done in some kind of SA or premuium format, and I doubt Hasbro would want to re-visit some of them(Snowtrooper, Scout Trooper, Han Solo-Smuggler to name a few). Hasbro would probably say they already made those versions available, and wouldn't justify the tooling costs assossiated with making new versions yet again. The evo sets thus far Have been figures with all new sculpts, and I don't know if re-packing older figures in with them would help or hurt the line.

Out of the ones you listed, I'd have to say I'd like the 2 Padme sets, Royal Guards, Clone Pilots, and the Battle Droids. The Obi-Wan set would be nice as well, but instead of a ROTS(already have a SA version)we need a good AOTC version.

All in all though pretty good list.

[aussietrooper20]

they would do the sets this way, cause it's the way they evolve, and I have seen some in the evolution waves be sold as basic too, like vader.

[Jedi_Kal-El]

they would do the sets this way, cause it's the way they evolve, and I have seen some in the evolution waves be sold as basic too, like vader.

Yes they did repack them, after they had their run in the evolutions line. Hasbro repacks alot of figures after they have thier initial run.

Hasbro has said that the Evolutions sets would be something new, and not rehashed. Putting a SA Snowtrooper, or Scout Trooper in that we've alraedy had elsewhere would defeat the purpose. The Rebel Pilots set is rumored to have a new SA version of Wedge which some ppl are actually looking forward to. If they were to just repack the OTC version with the Dutch body, ppl would feel ripped off.

Repacks and repaints are fine for Battle Packs. Eveolutions are suppose to be new figures, or new, better versions of existing figures, and I think that if Hasbro decided to start repacking figures from other lines then interest in Evolutions packs would decline dramatically.

Also as I said, Hasbro if they were to do new versions of some of those characters that we already have SA versions, it would take tooling and sculpting costs away from other figures that have never been done or are in desperate need of an upgrade.

[aussietrooper20]

for the snow trooper, they could have it with the heavy gun instead of the small hand held version.

they could improve there belts and things around them as they did with the kashyyk trooper.

also here are more ideas.

REBEL SMUGGLERS
Han Solo (ANH)
Dash Render (SOTE)
Lando Calrissian (TESB)

JEDI KNIGHTS #2
Mace Windu (AOTC)
Quin-Lan Voss (CW)
Princess Leia (EU)

[Jedi_Kal-El]

for the snow trooper, they could have it with the heavy gun instead of the small hand held version.

they could improve there belts and things around them as they did with the kashyyk trooper.

also here are more ideas.

REBEL SMUGGLERS
Han Solo (ANH)
Dash Render (SOTE)
Lando Calrissian (TESB)

JEDI KNIGHTS #2
Mace Windu (AOTC)
Quin-Lan Voss (CW)
Princess Leia (EU)

Tell you one I wouldn't mind seeing would be a Rebel Trooper set.
SA versions of the Rebel Fleet, Hoth and Endor Troopers. It would be a good set for army builders naturaly.

Don't know that we need another Han, but Dash could go for a redo, and I was never really too fond of VOTC Lando.

If Hasbro were ever able to get a decent likeness of Samuel L Jackson, I'd get that new Mace in a minute, but for now we have a SA version, and Mace really doesn't change all the much from film to film.

[Val Da Car]

TRU has a Padme Evolution Set...any ideas on which figure Ep1, Ep2 & Ep3 (Funeral)?

Rebel pilots Evo set

Rebel Pilots Legacy
Item #: 476318
SKU: 5BCA0F14
UPC/EAN/ISBN: 653569300489
Manufacturer #: 87480

Padme Legacy
Item #: 476318
SKU: 9E23B16E
UPC/EAN/ISBN: 653569300472
Manufacturer #: 87480

Rebel Pilots
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2886417

Padme Evo Set
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2886439

[Tycho]

Maybe the most colorful, obvious outfits not yet made will be done:

TPM - Purple Return to Naboo gown - they made a 12" Portrait Edition, so why not?

AOTC - yellow dress from waterfalls scene - it's visually most interesting and one of the top vote-getters for Padme figures besides the blue Senator's gown from her apartment greeting of Anakin and Obi-Wan. (Which would be the runner-up bet for me).

ROTS - Hmmm. The blue dress - which was or was-not a nightgown - from when "Darth Vader" came to bid her farewell before leaving for Mustafar would be visually interesting to go along with the purple and yellow colors in the box set (if marketing a product). Her silver Senator's outfit from Palpatine's Galactic Empire pronouncement speech would also work.

I am still frightened that they'll re-release figures we already have - perhaps upgrades to them, like the Senate Queen from TPM. This is exactly the wrong move since there are so many other visually compelling figures of Padme to be made. But you know Hasbro....:tired:

[aussietrooper20]

not the purple gown, cause she was queen amidala that time, but they would make the naboo battle outift since she was beleived to be known as padme until she revealed she was queen amidala.

also they would make an upgrade version of padme from the droid chase with a material rob instead of plastic, and better legs and arms forms. for episode 3 version, i would say the mustafar still with some improvement like her ponytail over her shoulder and better legs.

[Mad Slanted Powers]

I would prefer that no more than one be resculpts. I think what she is wearing at the beginning of ROTS when Anakin returns would be a good choice for Episode III.

[DarthBrandon]

I would prefer that no more than one be resculpts. I think what she is wearing at the beginning of ROTS when Anakin returns would be a good choice for Episode III.

I second that, if it is the one with the tight buns (in her hair that is), that would be great.:D

[Tycho]

That figure of Padme was the highest ranked on the list (for her anyway) of ROTS figures we previously polled for.

[El Chuxter]

If it's a resculpt, either the battle dress or the peasant disguise from TPM wouldn't be too bad. I'd prefer new costumes, though.

[Battle Droid]

From, http://www.figuresmojo.com/search?keyword=Evolutions&store_id=stwar&submit.x=0&submit.y=0&submit=Search

Imperial Pilots

* The legacy of the Imperial pilots twists and turns from its mysterious origins to grim reality and regained nobility!
* Clone pilots are heroes when they aid the Jedi at the Battle of Geonosis, but these same clone pilots change from friends to foes after Order 66
* Later, Biggs Darklighter aspires to be an Imperial pilot but gives up this dream for a greater one: freedom for the galaxy
* Set of three collectible action figures based on Imperial pilot characters from the Star Wars films includes Clone Pilot (Attack of the Clones), Clone Pilot (Revenge of the Sith) and Biggs Darklighter figures.
* Collect them all!

From, http://www.figuresmojo.com/star-wars-figures?keyword=Evolutions&order=salesrank&page=2

Rebel Pilots 1

Star Wars 3.75 Inch Evolutions - Rebellion Pilots Legacy 3Pk
Item not available

* The legacy of Rebel pilots is one of uncompromising independence and gritty determination!
* Dorovio Bold flies an X-wing at the Battle of Yavin, going cannon-to-cannon against Imperial fighters. During the Battle of Hoth, Wes Janson toppled an AT-AT walker with a skillfully unorthodox maneuver.
* Ten Numb helped achieve victory at the Battle of Endor flying a weapons-packed B-wing
* Set of three collectible action figures based on Rebellion pilot characters from the Star Wars films includes Dorovio Bold, Wes Janson and Ten Numb figures.
* Collect them all!

Rebel Pilots 2

* The legacy of Rebel pilots is one of uncompromising independence and gritty determination!
* Dorovio Bold flies an X-wing at the Battle of Yavin, going cannon-to-cannon against Imperial fighters. During the Battle of Hoth, Wes Janson toppled an AT-AT walker with a skillfully unorthodox maneuver
* Ten Numb helped achieve victory at the Battle of Endor flying a weapons-packed B-wing
* Set of three collectible action figures based on Rebel pilot characters from the Star Wars films includes Cesi “Doc” Eirriss, “Keyan “Lucky” Farlander, and Desin Ommis figures.
* Collect them all!

Padme

* Padmé devoted her life to the people of Naboo and became a key figure in the dramatic events that changed the galaxy. Her courage and compassion deeply affected those around her, and was the pivotal legacy she gave to her children, Luke and Leia
* While Queen of Naboo, Padmé stood up against the Trade Federation¿s siege of her planet. As a Senator, Padmé fought to keep the Republic from falling into war
* Her last act was to give birth to the twins who would fulfill her legacy by restoring peace to the galaxy
* Set of three collectible action figures based on characters from the Star Wars films includes Queen Amidala, Senator of Naboo and Mother of Legends figures.
* Collect them all!

[El Chuxter]

Here are the Rebel Pilots:

Dorovio Bold (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Dorovio_Bold)
Cool choice! A female Rebel pilot. However, it looks like she was filmed for (and cut from) ROTJ, not ANH. The actress looks like she'd be too young to have fought at Yavin.

Wes Janson (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Wes_Janson)
Not my first choice, but it'll be nice to finally get the dude.

Ten Numb (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Ten_Numb)
Christ. Again? To have had a split second of screen time, this guy gets a lot of figures. He'd better at least have a new head, which gets used for a new Nien Nunb within a year.

Cesi "Doc" Erriss (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Cesi_Eirriss)
Hell yeah!! A female Twi'lek pilot!

Keyan "Lucky" Farlander (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Keyan_Farlander)
Again, not a first choice. Not nearly as necessary as Wes, either. An EU pilot who later trains as a Jedi? Why not give us the damned Corran Horn we've been requesting for over a decade now?

Desin Ommis
I can't find anything other than listings on retailers and other collecting sites. jedinews.co.uk says we "should be familiar with" this guy, but there ain't jack on him online. What do you want to bet this will be Darryl DePriest in X-Wing gear? :rolleyes:

The Imperial Pilots.... Weird set. We got an AOTC Clone Pilot in the Stormtrooper Evolutions set, which is available again. I suppose a second one can't hurt, since it's been ages since they've been around. The ROTS Clone Pilot has been released in several paint schemes, none of which have exactly burned up pegs (despite there being two per Gunship and three per ARC-170). Biggs Darklighter? It seems odd to show so much love for this character in the space of a single year. Three figures. Hopefully it'll be Biggs in an Imperial uniform. Though I would've preferred Han Solo as a TIE Pilot if they wanted to go that route.

[Tycho]

I think I'll buy both the Rebel Pilots sets. 1x each. Wes Janson is the real tempter for me actually.

I could skip the Imperial one I think. The AOTC pilots might be useful for the V-19, but I never sought Biggs, and got extra ROTS pilots off eBay's loose figure sales (when I needed them for extra V-wings I bought)

The article doesn't say what Padme figures we're getting at all, so I have no clue - even though that's the set I'm most interested in.

[jedi master sal]

I'm not really excited about any of these sets.
I'd like just the Biggs Imp pilot from that set.
The female Twilek pilot is intriguing and opens the door for future fem pilots.

Wes Janson, ok. I much prefer movie characters, so I'm good with this choice, providing it's a different body sculpt.

Ten NUMB... yeah, I'm numb to this being chosen AGAIN. How about a HUMAN B-wing pilot for cryin' out loud.

As I explained on another board, I'm not optimistic about the Padme set. I can see it being all reissues for people who didn't get them the first go around. It won't sell well and Hasbro will blame us, refusing to admit that it's old molds especially of fem figs that don't go over well.

I guess we will have to wait and see what they look like to get a better idea of them.

[pegger]

Well - Rebel set #1 is a for sure for me. And like Tycho, Wes is the draw.

Imperial set will be a pass. I don't need any more clone pilots, and I don't see how Bigg's will fit. Even if they put him in an "Imperial" outfit, I don't need him.

Rebel set #2 - I'm not sure. As my as Cesi is a cool choice, it will depend on who Desin Ommis is. If it's the black pilot in ROTJ - then I'm for sure picking up the set.

Padme - not enough info, but I'm pretty sure the ROTS one is "preggers" Padme, whom we already have.

[Tycho]

Any ROTS Padme would be pregnant. Even in her funeral outfit she was made to look that way so Vader would think their "child - singular" was lost.

If I am going to buy them, they will NOT be resculpts.

[El Chuxter]

Funny, as cool as I am to the idea of a THIRD Ten Numb figure, the female pilot was the draw for set #1. I like Wes, but Wes alone I wouldn't drop $20, especially after I was able to pass on Zev, who's much more important, for $30. (Thankfully, he's being carded in 2008. I won't pass on him for $7.)

There are too many Padme costumes that haven't been done, particularly from AOTC. TPM is a bit better represented, though it's still far from complete, and she doesn't have as many costume changes in ROTS. As cynical as I am, I can't imagine these not being new costumes, or at least improved resculpts (as I said before, a couple of the major TPM costumes could use revisiting). This may be the only way we get any Padmes at all for at least a year or two, or three, or ten.

[General_Grievous]

The only ones out of these I'll pick up are the Padme and Rebel Pilot #1 sets. I'm sure all three Padme figures will be new, so I'm sold on that. I'll get the Rebel Pilot set mainly for Jansen, as we need some more Hoth Rebel pilots. The X-Wing chick sounds intriguing, but Ten Numb...again? Jeez, we have two figures of this guy and he didn't even do anything in the movie except stand around.

[Jedi_Kal-El]

All of these sound GREAT!!!! With the exception of the Biggs in Imp set:mad:. He better be in a Tie uniform with removable helmet. Probably the route they'll go so they can put a TIE Pilot head on the SA body later on down the road.

Oh wait. Ten Numb???? :rolleyes: Why not Nein Numb? But alas probably the same thing with the Biggs and we'll eventually get him retooled as Nein Numb.

I hope they found a way to throw some Ball Turrets in with the Clone Pilot, or else, why bother.

I would have preffered a different X-Wing Pilot to Wes, but I guess he's one less on the list to be done.

I'll actually decide what to and not to get when I see them. They sound good so far(for the most part). Guess now we just have to wait until Toy Fair to see what they look like.

I feel my wallet getting thinner already.

[Mr. JabbaJohnL]

I thought Wedge would've been in one of the sets . . . I see RS also has a listing for a new X-wing, so hopefully it'll be his. The other pilots sound fairly interesting, particularly Janson.

I hope that either Odd Ball or Jag are the ROTS Clone Pilots, as we don't specifically have either of them. If it's a good sculpt (better than the somewhat crappy one we have now), then they can re-use it later. The AOTC pilot is kind of redundant. I would've liked a new TIE Pilot instead of Biggs, but whatever.

The Padmé set should be awesome, though.

[Jedi_Kal-El]

I thought Wedge would've been in one of the sets . . . I see RS also has a listing for a new X-wing, so hopefully it'll be his. The other pilots sound fairly interesting, particularly Janson.

I hope that either Odd Ball or Jag are the ROTS Clone Pilots, as we don't specifically have either of them. If it's a good sculpt (better than the somewhat crappy one we have now), then they can re-use it later. The AOTC pilot is kind of redundant. I would've liked a new TIE Pilot instead of Biggs, but whatever.

The Padmé set should be awesome, though.

I really want the X-Wing to be Wedges, but knowing Big H, it'll probably be Biggs:mad:. I don't hate him. but how many figures of this guy do we need? Now we're getting Imperial Pilot Biggs. Why? The Tatooine version was great being from a cut scene and all, but I don't think I've ever seen him in a Tie Pilot uniform(if someone has, please LMK).

[Tycho]

It's from an "Empire" comic. (Biggs in TIE Fighter Pilot uniform)

But that is also part of the character's movie history (just off-screen).

With Padme, this is difficult. I'm understanding of why Hasbro would re-release some "action scene" figures of her that they've already made in the past: Theed Hanger Battle Dress Queen, Arena version with softgoods, Mustafar Padme (not sure what they'd do here - add "real" hair like the Leia Collection figures of 1998?)

But because of her major wardrobe changes, they should make her never-before-made outfits.

I've been through this with JediTricks over and over again. His appreciation is for the figure of an iconic character from an iconic scene. On the other hand, I'm a diorama builder, and when a figure (or two - in the case of the Theed Battle Dress) is done already, I want to move on to something that has never been done to further the progress of my dioramas.

Ep-1 has a few "key scene" Padmes that haven't been out since 1999 through 2001:

Theed Battle
Tatooine Peasant Disguise (TPM - podrace)
Senate Queen
Sabe in the black dress as the Decoy (escape from Naboo)
Sabe in the battle dress (2001 POTJ)
Theed Queen (red dress, beginning of movie, POTJ 2001)

All these moved the STORY along more than the figures I want. But I don't care for improvements on the above figures. I have them. I'm done with it. I won't buy them (except maybe a softgoods Sabe in black to sit on my Royal Starship's throne).

I want the ones not yet offered, and from AOTC there are still a lot of them - some key ones too, and ROTS - all of them except Mustafar have never been made.

AOTC Padmes that were done:

Arena Padme (droid factory)
Arena Battle Damage Padme (x 2 already, Saga, Saga2)
Wedding
Tatooine Peasant Disguise (AOTC)
Black Leather Temptation (current TAC figure shipping now)
Pilot Padme (Saga - 2002)

and I don't think I'm missing any AOTC ones that have been done - but I don't care for any improvements to these. Softgoods cloaks for the Wedding or Peasant Disguise figures would be the resculpts for an Evolutions set that I'd imagine - but they wouldnt' tempt me one bit. I have those figures (2 of the Peasant ones as a matter of fact) and I'm done with her there.

I want the Senator, the Nightgown (which when the kohouns attack IS an action scene), the Yellow Dress - which we voted for and is visually interesting and iconic, and a few of the others.

ROTS is wide open with only 1 Padme (Mustafar) being made. We don't need any more of that one! It was a 2005 figure anyway. I can see the case for 1999-2003 figures being resculpted for newbies, but a 2005 figure that was re-issued in 2006? No way. Please "no" Hasbro. Don't do it.