2013 The Clone Wars: Wave 1

[darth_sidious]

This first wave is just Hasbros idea of keeping something on the pegs, I agree that the line feels dead for the most part. What I find strange is that Hasbro would think all these core characters are going to be bought by new fans just finding the show now. The ratings actually slipped, didnt they? I dont think many new CW fans are coming in, the kids and collectors that buy the line have been around for years - and we already own those characters...

 

[Paulskywalker]

Adults fans go 'crap i don't need another tweeked Anakin', Kids go 'I've got an Anakin already i want soemthing new' Oh wait theres not much new, they'll buy something else.

 

[Paulskywalker]

Just been looking again at the pictures of these and realised the R2 uses the R7 D4 mold, so has the BAD thing going on.

 

[darth_sidious]

The R2 is actually a nice figure, and I like that its a BAD, but it would have been nice to get an astro droid that we dont have yet. Same goes for Maul and Savage - those BPs were at Target for awhile, so kids and collectors should have got their fill - the Maul / Savage figures should have been retooled into their season 5 outfits...

 

[Paulskywalker]

I suppose the Maul and Savage is good for other countries as the BP and the previous release of Savage didn't get around the world at general retail. And from one of my local sci fi shops no one is eager to get the BP at £29.99, i know am waiting till i find it cheaper.

 

[YAK_Jayson]

no new Clone Wars figures were shown at Toy Fair 2013. Arnie from Star Wars Action News asked what is their current status, they say that the animated style figures are on hold. Realistic version will make their way into the other line

 

[darth_sidious]

"On hold", that figures - I hope they have some good realistically styled CW characters, or my anger with them will only grow.

 

[YAK_Jayson]

from Galactic Hunter:

Clone Wars figures shown at CVI will not be released in US.

 

[Rune Haako]

WTF? :x

 

[DarthEddie]

The news is just coming out of the New York Toy Fair, guys.

The Clone Wars line is effectively dead. It's history after this first wave of 2013 in the green Yoda packaging.

Five years of great figures are coming to a lethargic and disappointing end.

 

[Paulskywalker]

The news is just coming out of the New York Toy Fair, guys.

The Clone Wars line is effectively dead. It's history after this first wave of 2013 in the green Yoda packaging.

Five years of great figures are coming to a lethargic and disappointing end.

Just as there are loads of great figure worthy characters in the series.

 

[DarthEddie]

I know, that's the worst part about the entire situation. Just as we're getting some of the greatest characters and scripts of the entire series the figure line comes screeching to an abrupt and unloved end. Pong Krell....Tarkin....Satine....a score of others....and now we're not likely to see any of them in 3.75" plastic form.

It took me a while to get into the Clone Wars line but now I adore it. Hasbro really did this line a complete injustice, not just for grown collectors but for the kids who like or love the show and want the toys.

 

[Paulskywalker]

Yeah thats the annoying thing too i see lots of love for Clone Wars figures still from kids.

 

[darth_sidious]

Jayson, whats the final word on this first / last wave - are we getting it or not? Some sites are reporting that its only being released in Europe while others that asked Hasbro said to expect it to ship soon???

 

[YAK_Jayson]

Jayson, whats the final word on this first / last wave - are we getting it or not? Some sites are reporting that its only being released in Europe while others that asked Hasbro said to expect it to ship soon???

I don't know. I've heard both as well. I just talked to a friend in the UK and he's going to try to get me a case just in case. :wink:

 

[DarthEddie]

I'm getting the gut feeling most of us are going to need connections or order online for inflated prices to get this final CW wave.

What a crock. I had been hoping to army build some of those final Battle Droids along with the 501st Jetpack Trooper.

 

[YAK_Jayson]

I'm getting the gut feeling most of us are going to need connections or order online for inflated prices to get this final CW wave.

What a crock. I had been hoping to army build some of those final Battle Droids along with the 501st Jetpack Trooper.

My sister-in-law lives in the UK hopefully she can score me some of these as well.

 

[Darth Kikinou]

So what the heck is going on with the Clone Wars line now? Where is a figure to represent Pong Krell??

 

[Trooper31]

I'm getting the gut feeling most of us are going to need connections or order online for inflated prices to get this final CW wave.

What a crock. I had been hoping to army build some of those final Battle Droids along with the 501st Jetpack Trooper.

Is there something new or different on those BDs?

 

[darth_sidious]

If these dont make it to the US, I'm certainly not paying inflated prices for repaints to be imported from another country, especially with the UK postal prices going up. Plus, arent Rex, R2-D2, and the Battle Droid all slated for the Mission Series? The only one (non-repack) we'd be missing out on is the 501st trooper, right?