I feel this way, but it's probably because I associate the Clone trooper helmet with Rex and the gang, whereas the Stormtroopers were just mooks.
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I feel this way, but it's probably because I associate the Clone trooper helmet with Rex and the gang, whereas the Stormtroopers were just mooks.
WadiumArcadium
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Agreed. I love the new design.
Pre-orders for the Star Wars steelbooks go live on Zavvi's website tomorrow in the UK. Currently the whole set is listed at £150. They know what they can do if they're charging that much.
Back of the steelbooks is the poster art by the looks of it.
Hate how Obi-Wan got his saber color changed by the background effect in Eps I and II
Also, I'd like to comment on how FASCINATING the reactions to the "No mention of Midichlorians" news on FB (wider audience) compared to forums are
Only a handful of "YEAH FUCK THE PREQUELS" compared to the amount of "Well this was lost knowledge so it makes sense, They're always there so no need to mention them as it would contradict what we know, how is this news?"
The posts I read were the IGN one and another from a movie magazine from my country, In case you're wondering.
Freezasaurus
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Me neither. They're nice, but there's no reason for me to re-buy all of the Star Wars films.
I don't see any real reason either but the poster are looks really great. If I hadn't just bought them all on blu-ray a few months ago though, I'd at least be casually considering it.
Agreed.
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
Agreed. I love the new design.
Pre-orders for the Star Wars steelbooks go live on Zavvi's website tomorrow in the UK. Currently the whole set is listed at £150. They know what they can do if they're charging that much.
Back of the steelbooks is the poster art by the looks of it.
ep 2 and 6 with the reversed colors is bothering me a lot.
Doublesith
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Predictably, as the merchandise trickles in to stores, some of them are breaking street date. Expect tons of leaks in the next couple of weeks.
http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Is_This_The_First_Star_Wars_The_Force_Awakens_Toy_To_Be_Purchased_165223.asp
http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Is_This_The_First_Star_Wars_The_Force_Awakens_Toy_To_Be_Purchased_165223.asp
Freezasaurus
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Micromachines!?!?
BrokenFiction
Member
Dang, is the Micromachines guy even still alive?
Dang, I totally would have caved on that micromachines set. 
I'm actually hitting up Target and Toys R Us in a few hours, because if you saw my earlier post in this thread I found some Force Awakens merch already on the shelf (though not as cool as this!)
I will be seeking anything that's new and Star Wars!
I'm actually hitting up Target and Toys R Us in a few hours, because if you saw my earlier post in this thread I found some Force Awakens merch already on the shelf (though not as cool as this!)
I will be seeking anything that's new and Star Wars!
Afterwards, I am going to see Fantastic Four. Oh yes... it is happening. Keep me in your thoughts.
Dang, I totally would have caved on that micromachines set.
I'm actually hitting up Target and Toys R Us in a few hours, because if you saw my earlier post in this thread I found some Force Awakens merch already on the shelf (though not as cool as this!)
I will be seeking anything that's new and Star Wars!
Afterwards, I am going to see Fantastic Four. Oh yes... it is happening. Keep me in your thoughts.
May the Force be with you.
That movie almost made me go full Sith.
WadiumArcadium
Member
Got my Trooper today from hasbrotoyshop.com! Officially my first piece of TFA merchandise.
The first of many, many.
And so it begins...
I'll fight you for it.
You will try!
My god, this screenshot.
Mc Diarmid was having waaaay too much fun in those scenes lol
BrokenFiction
Member
Say what you will about the prequels, but damn he was great as Palpatine.
WadiumArcadium
Member
Shattered Empire preview. Love the art.
Moff
Member
it really shows he had a blast and I love it, he makes the prequels watchable for me
Monocle
Member
He's absolutely the highlight of those movies. Too bad they borked the Emperor's makeup in ROTS. That rubbery skin and fat neck... tragic.
Jables Swan
Member
Got my Trooper today from hasbrotoyshop.com! Officially my first piece of TFA merchandise.
The first of many, many.
And so it begins...
That looks amazing. I hope these come to Australia.
WadiumArcadium
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They will, just not with the exclusive packaging. I expect the Stormtrooper and TIE pilot might be released on Force Friday.
Jables Swan
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My problem is that when they eventually get in stores, they rarely have large stock come ot Tassie and then when I did manage to get over the Bass Strait, there aren't any left. Myer Melbourne just had a bunch of prequel Obis in stock last month.
Know any good Aussie sites to get them online?
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
You will try!
SHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEV!
WadiumArcadium
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I'm not familiar with any Aussie sites unfortunately. There's usually quite a few options here in the UK. Speaking of prequel Obi-Wan, I wish they'd done a better job with him.
Jables Swan
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I wonder what the shipping from UK is then. I'll do some investigating. Yeah Obi was a bit disappointing.
I always try to think that A) His deformed Face is still a recent "wound". B) He's younger.
McDiarmid was interviewed for celebration and he said that he knows its a product of Diferent makeup techniques, but that for him, the in universe explanation is that he's in a transition stage.
So that's good enough for me.
That makes it easier to watch. Sure he looks that way in ep V, but its still better than monkey eyes.
Yeah, it's about to come out with another expansion that is story focused.
WadiumArcadium
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The Daily Mirror have posted a few pictures from what looks like Rogue One's production. They seem to think it's from the Force Awakens but the Stormtroopers are wearing OT costumes. Looks like they're re-using a few things from the Force Awakens as well. There aren't any spoilers but I won't post them directly anyway.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/star-wars-force-awakens-storm-6218981#ICID=sharebar_twitter
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/star-wars-force-awakens-storm-6218981#ICID=sharebar_twitter
They have like ten versions of Anakin including that fucking Christensen force ghost but only one of Luke? What is this bullshit.
Darth Karja
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They look pretty nice. I'm pumped for Rogue One. We should start hearing official stuff about it soon.
Love the OT Stormtroopers.
Simo
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Hey guys not sure if this is a custom being passed off as the real deal but if not, it looks like somebody already has the Kylo Ren Black series figure...
Looks to match the leaked prototype photo from last year and I haven't seen any customs with that kind of detail on the lightsaber and hilt but I could be wrong.
Also GameStop/EBgames is getting in on the September 4th merch barrage too:
http://imgur.com/eX6gVX2,YBuCbAn,K394bJM,l2JwJTm,mOlYsg1,GwqdlP7,cKBDyXi
via reddit.
Looks to match the leaked prototype photo from last year and I haven't seen any customs with that kind of detail on the lightsaber and hilt but I could be wrong.
Also GameStop/EBgames is getting in on the September 4th merch barrage too:
http://imgur.com/eX6gVX2,YBuCbAn,K394bJM,l2JwJTm,mOlYsg1,GwqdlP7,cKBDyXi
via reddit.
Jables Swan
Member
Kylo Ren fig looks great. Hope it's real. Man this movie is going to kill my wallet and my heart.
Simo
Member
It's on Instagram. On my phone so hard to link but go there and search for #theforceawakens or #episode7 and you'll see it. Seems to be from a toy collector and trader based in the Philippines.
Simo
Member
Yeah, isn't usually because of the production facilities being located in China so stores and such get them first or throw them up on eBay near there before they're shipped for wholesale to the US?
I figured that'd offer more credibility of the photo being legit and Wal-Mart is supposed to begin setting up the toy aisles tomorrow ready for Force Friday according to their planogram sheets.
