Nekchir Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) Looks like America will be getting these last yet again. Edited August 14, 2015 by Nekchir Quote
TheGreatSpirit Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) *SNIP* Indeed, they were ! At least we have something to hype about while we wait for 2016 leaks, please tell me you will be taking pics of them outta the box soon Edited August 14, 2015 by TheGreatSpirit Quote
_shaddow_ Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) At least we have something to hype about while we wait for 2016 leaks, please tell me you will be taking pics of them outta the box soon It'll take a bit, since I'm building them on camera, but here is Luke. Some proportions problems, but all in all, better than I expected, the saber hilt piece is more or less a variant of this piece while the laser is made in flexible plastic. Edited August 14, 2015 by _shaddow_ Quote
VBBN Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 I want to like him, but all I see is a Ken Doll in black armor wielding a lightsaber. I'm sure they are saving a rebel pilot for later, but man I wish they had gone with that headsculpt instead of that. Quote
_shaddow_ Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 I want to like him, but all I see is a Ken Doll in black armor wielding a lightsaber. I'm sure they are saving a rebel pilot for later, but man I wish they had gone with that headsculpt instead of that. I suppose they've been using this outfit because Vader is in the same wave, to replicate the battle between the two, though I agree his rebel pilot suit would have been awesome. Cody is pretty good, better proportions, but I sure wish they had included a weapon storage on his backpack. Oh and the new shoulderpad is pretty cool, didn't test the compatibility yet, but it looks ace ! Quote
just2good Posted August 14, 2015 Author Posted August 14, 2015 Nice, any adds for the Episode 7 sets in the instructions? Quote
Nekchir Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) I suppose they've been using this outfit because Vader is in the same wave, to replicate the battle between the two, though I agree his rebel pilot suit would have been awesome. Cody is pretty good, better proportions, but I sure wish they had included a weapon storage on his backpack. *snip* Oh and the new shoulderpad is pretty cool, didn't test the compatibility yet, but it looks ace ! It'll take a bit, since I'm building them on camera, but here is Luke. *snip* Some proportions problems, but all in all, better than I expected, the saber hilt piece is more or less a variant of this piece while the laser is made in flexible plastic. They both look really good. Idk if they're 20$ good. Edited August 14, 2015 by Leewan Please don't quote pictures Quote
Leewan Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 I'm sure they are saving a rebel pilot for later I'm betting on Poe Dameron. I'll definitely get Cody, he looks great (and that box art is nice). One question, do the back of the boxes (or the instructions) show any combiner model ? Quote
_shaddow_ Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) Sadly, no ad or combiner models on the boxes/instructions. Here is Jango, and I feel like he's the least good of the three. There's absolutely nothing wrong with it, but it just doesn't have anything making him particular apart from a good selection of pieces. Please excuse the quality of this picture, it suddenly got dark with a small storm here. Edited August 14, 2015 by _shaddow_ Quote
Leewan Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Sadly, no [...] combiner models on the boxes/instructions. Actually, that's a relief, I'm sure combiner models would have been awful. Quote
Nekchir Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) Sadly, no ad or combiner models on the boxes/instructions. Here is Jango, and I feel like he's the least good of the three. There's absolutely nothing wrong with it, but it just doesn't have anything making him particular apart from a good selection of pieces. *SNIP* Please excuse the quality of this picture, it suddenly got dark with a small storm here. Is that a new shade of silver? Edited August 14, 2015 by Leewan Don't quote pictures Quote
GK733 Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Luke actually looks better than what I imagined first but not by much. Cody looks just as good as I though, it's just a shame the other leg shell has printing. Jango doesn't look anythign spectacular and has those prints everywhere. Just ugh. I don't know if you noticed but I said at the end of the last page that If you still have Gali intact I would like to see how Jango's kneeguards fit on her to give an idea how next years sets could use these pieces. Quote
Chimaninja454 Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Shaddow, do you think that Luke is good? Quote
TheGreatSpirit Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) Cody is probably my favorite of the 15 dollar bunch, with Luke being a somewhat close second. I think most of us can agree that Jango is the black sheep of the wave Edited August 14, 2015 by TheGreatSpirit Quote
Chimaninja454 Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Cody is probably my favorite of the 15 dollar bunch, with Luke being a somewhat close second. I think most of us can agree that Jango is the black sheep of the wave Agreed. I think that Jango is my least favorite of the small sets. Quote
_shaddow_ Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Actually, that's a relief, I'm sure combiner models would have been awful. Don't say that, you know you like Clone Commander Luke ! Is that a new shade of silver? I pretty sure it's not but I feel like silver isn't all that consistent anyway, within the same silver color, so I might be wrong. I don't know if you noticed but I said at the end of the last page that If you still have Gali intact I would like to see how Jango's kneeguards fit on her to give an idea how next years sets could use these pieces. I've seen you ask here and somewhere else, but I need to dig Gali out, first, so I'll take pictures in a moment. Shaddow, do you think that Luke is good? I think he's better than I expected, but out of the box without modifications, I feel like it's the weakest of the three, and most likely of the wave. The proportions of the arms and legs are just wrong. With that said, it's nothing that can't be tweaked a bit. Quote
TheOneVeyronian Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) Well, I wasn't expecting these to be put out on the shelves early (thought they'd have the same embargos that the TFA stuff being released in September would also have - I mean, we don't even have any GBP prices for these yet!). I might just have to go investigate my own local TRU to see if UK TRU's have followed their French counterparts. Also, very peculiar that they only seem to have the three cheapest sets on the shelves - I wonder where Obi, Vader and Grievous are? I want to like him, but all I see is a Ken Doll in black armor wielding a lightsaber. I can't unsee that now. Every time I see Luke now I'm going to think of "Bionicle Barbie". And I don't even like Barbie Edited August 14, 2015 by TheOneVeyronian Quote
_shaddow_ Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Could you show Gali wearing those silver kneeguards? There you go, not a fan of it, since I feel the shapes aren't as good as the ones provided with the original look of the set. Quote
Nekchir Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) *snip* There you go, not a fan of it, since I feel the shapes aren't as good as the ones provided with the original look of the set. The 'smoothness' of the shin armor flows well with the set, but something feels off about it. Maybe it's the clown feet. Edited August 14, 2015 by Leewan Quote
GK733 Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 There you go, not a fan of it, since I feel the shapes aren't as good as the ones provided with the original look of the set. Hmm, it doesn't look as good as I thought, certainly larger than I thought it would. I guess it could help if the lower and upper legs would be one stud longer which would just make the proportions goofier. I dunno, guess we have to wait and see but it sure will not be done like this. Quote
Quisoves Pugnat Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 There you go, not a fan of it, since I feel the shapes aren't as good as the ones provided with the original look of the set. The proportions seem to be the main problem here. Her thighs are too short in comparison to the knee-armor. Could you take a picture of her with the armor but without the pointy-add-ons? Quote
_shaddow_ Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 The proportions seem to be the main problem here. Her thighs are too short in comparison to the knee-armor. Could you take a picture of her with the armor but without the pointy-add-ons? The thing is, there is no pointy add-ons, it's one single piece. Quote
Dorek Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Two weeks early, eh? Not so bad I guess. Definitely some cool looking figures, but I'm waiting to see the big guys myself. Quote
N-4K0 Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Actually, that's a relief, I'm sure combiner models would have been awful. Wouldn't you like to see Darth Grievous? Quote
TheGreatSpirit Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Wouldn't you like to see Darth Grievous? Luke Grievous would be far more entertaining (and horrifying) IMO Quote
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