Shipping is going to be killer, and I seriously hope that an UK stockist will be able to distribute it. I'm getting the feeling Zavvi might be on the cards seeing as they had the Haslab Marvel x-men sentinel for pre order, so we may be in luck.
The Listening Post.
- Thread starter Sundancer Squadron
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MrGudz
Jedi Master
I see the VC Slave 1 is back in stock. I'm really tempted to get this. If only to gaze at the gorgeous box art on it.
Tempted to get one too, good to see they came back in stock.
Looking around for news and information that is out there and noticed this storm trooper, now I dont know if its a customised version or maybe a new version of the blast effect stormy we had a while ago.
Could be nothing but worth a mention I think, normal one on the left then the oddity second from the right.
Looking around for news and information that is out there and noticed this storm trooper, now I dont know if its a customised version or maybe a new version of the blast effect stormy we had a while ago.
Could be nothing but worth a mention I think, normal one on the left then the oddity second from the right.
Need to play a bit of catch up with all these goodies floating around, ill get there I promise.
Haslab 2020
Sounds like an announcement will be made on the 21st of August 15:00 Uk time, Hasbro will be doing their Hasbro live fan first. Will it be a Dagobah playset with an X-Wing?
Just a theory/rumour and to be honest, I kind of like the idea of it. Your thoughts and ideas?
Haslab 2020
Sounds like an announcement will be made on the 21st of August 15:00 Uk time, Hasbro will be doing their Hasbro live fan first. Will it be a Dagobah playset with an X-Wing?
Just a theory/rumour and to be honest, I kind of like the idea of it. Your thoughts and ideas?
MrGudz
Jedi Master
Sundancer Squadron said:
It does sound intriguing. Would love to see some pictures first.
With the BMF being rereleased I wonder if the new AT-AT mould will be making a reappearance?
The At-At is a possibility, seeing as they have now redone the legacy Falcon with a huge mark up in price they really dont have any excuse not to do an At-At. It would make sense seeing as its the anniversary of ESB, now would it be a Haslab project? Hmmmm, last year id of said yes it would be a likely candidate but with the Falcon behind reintroduced into the regular line then I think something else entirely would be possible.
My list of likely candidates for the Haslab 2020 project
Razor Crest-They will be printing money with that one, and yes ill get one.
Rebels Ghost-Cool but I feel unlikely now.
At-At- ESB anniversary, yet will be more likely a normal release/exclusive.
Dagobah playset- Cool idea and we already have the farily recently released Luke,R2 and a variant of Vader (exclusive Anakin and Obi Wan ghosts?)
Echo Base playset - Id honestly love this but i'm biased and im not sure what they would do, radar operations control room?
Tantive IV corridor- I like this idea but I kind of think it would be better suited to 6inch black series.
What I think we will see
Something Mandalorian related-Razor Crest would be very nice, though massive. I think a sand crawler would be more appropriate and feasible.
Clone Wars-Its gaining a huge resurgence in popularity as of late, id certainly approve of something Clone Wars flavoured.
My list of likely candidates for the Haslab 2020 project
Razor Crest-They will be printing money with that one, and yes ill get one.
Rebels Ghost-Cool but I feel unlikely now.
At-At- ESB anniversary, yet will be more likely a normal release/exclusive.
Dagobah playset- Cool idea and we already have the farily recently released Luke,R2 and a variant of Vader (exclusive Anakin and Obi Wan ghosts?)
Echo Base playset - Id honestly love this but i'm biased and im not sure what they would do, radar operations control room?
Tantive IV corridor- I like this idea but I kind of think it would be better suited to 6inch black series.
What I think we will see
Something Mandalorian related-Razor Crest would be very nice, though massive. I think a sand crawler would be more appropriate and feasible.
Clone Wars-Its gaining a huge resurgence in popularity as of late, id certainly approve of something Clone Wars flavoured.
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Evening all, I hope you are all well and looking after yourselves.
We are now three quarters of a way through 2020 and its been a rough one for sure, I know many of you have been adding some nice bits to your collection in the mean time and keeping yourselves busy.
So, what is your favourite release of 2020 so far. Or do you have a couple of favourites as I know it would be hard to decide for those of you that collect VC and the BS 6inch line. I know many of you have probably got a ton of stuff on pre order too, what are you looking forward to the most?
Will be tough for me but here goes;
Black series
Heavy Mando'
Snow Speeder Luke
Commander Bly
Dagobah Luke and Yoda twin pack
Cara Dune would of made it into the list but she was released in late 2019.
Vintage collection
Cara Dune- Well I had to be fair didn't I.
Looking forward to.....
Fives Echo and Jesse Three pack and respective single card back releases.
VC Clone Wars Ahsoka Tano
BS Clone wars Ahsoka Tano
Might add to it at some point, so whats yours?
We are now three quarters of a way through 2020 and its been a rough one for sure, I know many of you have been adding some nice bits to your collection in the mean time and keeping yourselves busy.
So, what is your favourite release of 2020 so far. Or do you have a couple of favourites as I know it would be hard to decide for those of you that collect VC and the BS 6inch line. I know many of you have probably got a ton of stuff on pre order too, what are you looking forward to the most?
Will be tough for me but here goes;
Black series
Heavy Mando'
Snow Speeder Luke
Commander Bly
Dagobah Luke and Yoda twin pack
Cara Dune would of made it into the list but she was released in late 2019.
Vintage collection
Cara Dune- Well I had to be fair didn't I.
Looking forward to.....
Fives Echo and Jesse Three pack and respective single card back releases.
VC Clone Wars Ahsoka Tano
BS Clone wars Ahsoka Tano
Might add to it at some point, so whats yours?
MrGudz
Jedi Master
Amazon exclusives Carbonised Vader available on Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Carbonised-Collection-cm-Scale/dp/B084N63D8J/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2QJIS9COOJU6R&dchild=1&keywords=black+series+darth+vader&qid=1597916632&sprefix=Black+series+%2Caps%2C306&sr=8-2
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Carbonised-Collection-cm-Scale/dp/B084N63D8J/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2QJIS9COOJU6R&dchild=1&keywords=black+series+darth+vader&qid=1597916632&sprefix=Black+series+%2Caps%2C306&sr=8-2
Good shout.
In Demand Toys have a few Black Series and Vintage collection figures on sale, If you Haven't got Hoth Leia or want to save yourself from opening the 40th Anniversary moc release then grab her. £8.99 hard to say no to be honest.
Shes one of the nicest versions in my opinion.
https://www.indemandtoys.co.uk/product/star-wars-black-series-princess-leia-hoth-2/
And a heads up from me....
Those of us that have a few 40th anniversary mocs on pre order will see them arrive early next week, and you lucky bunch that plucked up the courage to go for the Falcon will have to camp the door step too. I'm expecting lots of photos from you all so dont by shy, thats an order. 8)
Also, if you still haven't managed to pick up a normal Black Series Mando; there will be a restock of him. SAF are looking to do a summer sale again soon once they catch up on deliveries, would be nice to grab a few Battle Front Inferno Squad figures and Veers, that I still havent picked up.... :lol:
Anyone else spotting some things on their travels/mooching?
In Demand Toys have a few Black Series and Vintage collection figures on sale, If you Haven't got Hoth Leia or want to save yourself from opening the 40th Anniversary moc release then grab her. £8.99 hard to say no to be honest.
Shes one of the nicest versions in my opinion.
https://www.indemandtoys.co.uk/product/star-wars-black-series-princess-leia-hoth-2/
And a heads up from me....
Those of us that have a few 40th anniversary mocs on pre order will see them arrive early next week, and you lucky bunch that plucked up the courage to go for the Falcon will have to camp the door step too. I'm expecting lots of photos from you all so dont by shy, thats an order. 8)
Also, if you still haven't managed to pick up a normal Black Series Mando; there will be a restock of him. SAF are looking to do a summer sale again soon once they catch up on deliveries, would be nice to grab a few Battle Front Inferno Squad figures and Veers, that I still havent picked up.... :lol:
Anyone else spotting some things on their travels/mooching?
MrGudz
Jedi Master
I really hope so. I love that packaging for it.
MrGudz
Jedi Master
A link to the latest Hasbro Pulse announcements. I like the look of the Tantive IV playset!
https://news.toyark.com/2020/08/21/hasbro-star-wars-live-stream-8-21-20-tvc-black-series-5-poa-399294#more-399294
https://news.toyark.com/2020/08/21/hasbro-star-wars-live-stream-8-21-20-tvc-black-series-5-poa-399294#more-399294
Mini99 said:
Some interesting future releases inbound then by the looks of it, the multi packs look cool though sadly i'm not into 5poa though. Now this is a strange thing indeed, I kind of hopped that initial move away from 5poa would allow production line space and time for those characters to be put into the VC line. Certainly cool though for those that like them, looks like you'll get some nice sets and I am pleasantly surprised at what seems like a reasonable price for the sets too.
I do like that VC Hondo, think ill get both the VC and Black Series release if I can. Ill defiantly be considering the Tantive IV set for sure, glad I got that one right. Now Hasbro, you drop the ball with the Carbon chamber set but you show us this? Truth that you can do it.
I do like that VC Hondo, think ill get both the VC and Black Series release if I can. Ill defiantly be considering the Tantive IV set for sure, glad I got that one right. Now Hasbro, you drop the ball with the Carbon chamber set but you show us this? Truth that you can do it.
Cheers, I behaved myself. Hondo and Tantive now on pre order. 
Wait, is that really behaving? :lol:
Wait, is that really behaving? :lol:
I'm surprised we haven't seen the Endor stuff or the clone trooper triple mentioned yet, maybe its around the corner.
MrGudz
Jedi Master
Sundancer Squadron said:Cheers, I behaved myself. Hondo and Tantive now on pre order.
Wait, is that really behaving? :lol:
Is it ever with Star Wars....!?
Well, that is the question. And one we ill never have an answer to.... :lol:
Remember ladies and gents, whilst i'm enjoying sharing info about releases with you all this thread is for everyone so don't feel shy about posting. 8)
Remember ladies and gents, whilst i'm enjoying sharing info about releases with you all this thread is for everyone so don't feel shy about posting. 8)
MrGudz
Jedi Master
Any interest in the FX sabers? I can imagine they look fab on display!
Must admit, I might pick one up at some point. They now have removable blades apparently so would make it easier display them too, maybe they will do an Obi Wan.....
ooops I dropped the ball on this one, I wasnt expecting him for another few weeks, and the little additional droid too is a surprise....
Cad Bane and Todo twin pack 2020 SDCC Exclusive has gone up, and they should be here within a couple of weeks to so not long to wait.
Looking forward to him arriving, shocked the website didn't crash for me. Probably the only reason I was able to jump in...... :roll:
https://www.staractionfigures.co.uk/E9634.html
Cad Bane and Todo twin pack 2020 SDCC Exclusive has gone up, and they should be here within a couple of weeks to so not long to wait.
Looking forward to him arriving, shocked the website didn't crash for me. Probably the only reason I was able to jump in...... :roll:
https://www.staractionfigures.co.uk/E9634.html
Damnnnn Ordered but sold out 1min after, so um even though mines gone though I hope I secured one. :?
Really hope those that wanted one managed it, In Demand Toys are also sold out.
Really hope those that wanted one managed it, In Demand Toys are also sold out.
MrGudz
Jedi Master
I missed out on one. Everywhere appears to be sold out as well.
May get another chance with a standard release later in the year, not sure if the little droid will come with it though but to be honest getting Bane in any form would be good.
MrGudz
Jedi Master
I see some of our U.S collecting friends are moaning that some U.K outlets won't ship the Cad Bane exclusive to the U.S. No different than the likes of Walmart not shipping to the U.K. especially whe postage to the U.S is so expensive right now!!
I must admit, I found it mildly amusing (im being polite). The majority of them are individuals that are scalpers running ebay preorders at inflated prices, so they had to cancel/refund them. Some of these man babies even resorted to insults, come on its not like the end of the world. They will get a chance with the regular one, id of been just as happy with one of those too if im to be honest.
You dont see us crying over $15 Black Series Dewbacks do you or the £20 skiffs.... :shock: :roll:
You dont see us crying over $15 Black Series Dewbacks do you or the £20 skiffs.... :shock: :roll:
MrGudz
Jedi Master
I've seen there's going to be a Hasbro Pulse Con on the 24/25 September. The amount of product they're throwing at collectors is ridiculous!
You are right, a hell of a lot of stuff is coming out and some things we are really going to have to pick and choose what to buy especially with some of the larger more expensive things.
We are lucky to be getting anything though, China and Hong Kong are both going through a political, economical and environmental **** storm on a biblical scale at the moment, and its not a good place to be a westerner at all or even native with western values/mindset as you'll be finding yourself in a cell or hunted. So Hasbro must be trying to get as much stuff out onto the shelves as soon as they can to shore up the books, we could see a slow down later though. This isnt just unique to Hasbro though, even Hot toys/Sideshow are pushing out a ton of pre orders for some fantastic pieces.
Even though I'm primarily into Black Series, I still like to pick up the odd VC figure every so often and I was concerned with the lack of releases. Now i'm more worried about where the hell im going to put it all..... :lol:
We are lucky to be getting anything though, China and Hong Kong are both going through a political, economical and environmental **** storm on a biblical scale at the moment, and its not a good place to be a westerner at all or even native with western values/mindset as you'll be finding yourself in a cell or hunted. So Hasbro must be trying to get as much stuff out onto the shelves as soon as they can to shore up the books, we could see a slow down later though. This isnt just unique to Hasbro though, even Hot toys/Sideshow are pushing out a ton of pre orders for some fantastic pieces.
Even though I'm primarily into Black Series, I still like to pick up the odd VC figure every so often and I was concerned with the lack of releases. Now i'm more worried about where the hell im going to put it all..... :lol:
Looks like 9am tomorrow will see a few new pre orders go up on Star Action Figures, typically ill be at work. I really hope its not the Wompa or the clone three pack, will be out of stock by the time I get my backside home. :roll:
