Star Wars Black 6 inch General Discussion

[Bashbash99]

Got notification that I was charged for Mara Jade and Dr. Aphra from Pulse. The first Aphra was so nice I don't know if it can be topped. Had a bad experience today with a different Hasbro line so hoping Mara isn't too poorly made (hearing about the gummy joints is worrisome, wondering if they're having QC trouble across the board).

I swear I think I'm the only one who appreciates the low-hassle / easy recycle packaging. I think maybe it's just that I keep comparing it to how McFarlane and Masterverse package their figures and how I need to surgically cut them out of the plastic restraints they come in, to unwrapping a mummy is a relief by comparison. The plastic-free packaging IS ugly as sin, for sure though.

one thing i do like is that the new packaging can be opened much more quietly lol. altho at my condo complex they don't do cardboard recycling so it all goes in the dumpster anyhow, making green packaging a bit pointless from my perspective. at least cardboard degrades more quickly than plastic, i suppose

[_jahue_]

I really hope they start getting us moreRebels and Clone Wars era figures. There are so many cool designs and characters that they have never released. Super Commandos, Pre Viszla, Gar Saxon, the Jedi kids, Sabine Wren's family, season 2 looks for all the main characters, ect. I know they can only release so many, but I feel like these two properties have received the shaft.

[docsilence]

I'd love more Rebels/Clone Wars. Although at this point if we could at least get Agent Kallus in his civilian look before this line ends I'd be happy. I think he's the one I'd be most bummed about never getting.

one thing i do like is that the new packaging can be opened much more quietly lol. altho at my condo complex they don't do cardboard recycling so it all goes in the dumpster anyhow, making green packaging a bit pointless from my perspective. at least cardboard degrades more quickly than plastic, i suppose

I do appreciate the quiet thing. My spouse knows how much unnecessary collectible stuff I buy, but I tend to only have time to open them at night and it's a small house with us on opposite schedules, so CRACKLE CRACK POP CREAK of plastic is super annoying : D Opening up the new packaging sounds like I'm opening an illicit box of cookies.

I don't know how big a difference green packaging makes, but I do find making room in our limited recycling bin easier with the paper packaging. The city is militant about not putting recyclable plastic in the trash. If Hasbro decides to ship a couple of waves around the same time it can take me a month to get rid of the plastic.

[Sgt. Stinky]

I found some ROTJ 40th figures today. I may have to upgrade my Endor Han. The face on the reissue is no longer shiny and a flatter skin tone. Eyes look better too. I know it's still the digital face print but it is an improvement.

[JPC]

Has the Mon Mothma wave hit the US yet? Feels like it hit forever ago everywhere else, but all I still see every now and then is a Greef from the last wave.

I miss Dorkside because I could easily keep track of who was in what wave using their nicely organized site.

[MickJohnson]

Pyke Syndicate goon revealed. Good for army building I suppose.

[christianpyro]

I want to know why the pikes don't look like the image below. That was an awesome look.

I imagine it was so they could just fit humans in costumes instead of use CGI which would have been costlier and take longer... but still.. I want the OG pikes!

[Trunks3540]

Got notification that I was charged for Mara Jade and Dr. Aphra from Pulse. The first Aphra was so nice I don't know if it can be topped. Had a bad experience today with a different Hasbro line so hoping Mara isn't too poorly made (hearing about the gummy joints is worrisome, wondering if they're having QC trouble across the board).

I swear I think I'm the only one who appreciates the low-hassle / easy recycle packaging. I think maybe it's just that I keep comparing it to how McFarlane and Masterverse package their figures and how I need to surgically cut them out of the plastic restraints they come in, to unwrapping a mummy is a relief by comparison. The plastic-free packaging IS ugly as sin, for sure though.

My Maras joints are fine for the most part. It's her saber that you can bend into a fricken U and back again without it breaking. It's just her being a complete repack with like 2 new pieces is what is irritating about her. Reused inaccurate weapons, very little paint, and the price is jacked up $3 or $4 more then even the new $25 norm. And the ankles feel too tight. I feel like they're gonna break. Tiny feet. Shes basically Dr. Aphra and Jaina Solo with a couple new parts.

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[ZoomZoom]

The next Disney+ show should focus on the Ewok Porg wars. That should keep figure production costs down.

Rumor is Hasbro will in fact being doing figureless BAF waves starting with a 1:12 scale build-a-Porg.
Expect another price hike for said line.

[Polarboy01]

The next Disney+ show should focus on the Ewok Porg wars. That should keep figure production costs down.

Rumor is Hasbro will in fact being doing figureless BAF waves starting with a 1:12 scale build-a-Porg.
Expect another price hike for said line.

Only if I can pay extra for a carbonised version

[Boggsy1982]

I've seen the ROTJ 40th figures at a few stores now, of course Wicket is always the first one gone. However, I did make a stop in a random Gamestop and found a lone Wicket on the pegs. Glad to finally have him, but at almost $30 it was a hard pill to swallow! Oh well.....bring on more Ewoks please!

[Super Camel]

Has the Mon Mothma wave hit the US yet? Feels like it hit forever ago everywhere else, but all I still see every now and then is a Greef from the last wave.

I miss Dorkside because I could easily keep track of who was in what wave using their nicely organized site.

I haven't seen it anywhere yet, and the Wave has yet to ship here in the US from places like Pulse, BBTS, etc. It should be here soon though.

Even Pulse has the Wave coming in on May 1. So, should be in the states soon. But I don't think it's here yet.

[Super Camel]

I noticed my Mara Jade and Dr. Aphra have shipped from Pulse, but I also got an e-mail saying 40th Ann. ROTJ Wicket should be shipping soon too.

[ZoomZoom]

The next Disney+ show should focus on the Ewok Porg wars. That should keep figure production costs down.

Rumor is Hasbro will in fact being doing figureless BAF waves starting with a 1:12 scale build-a-Porg.
Expect another price hike for said line.

Only if I can pay extra for a carbonised version

The carbonized Porg will be available a few months after the BAF has been out, but to be honest a rerelease holidayized Porg may coincide with the carbonized as well.
Gratefully, the holiday release should be out just after the holidays.

[joshsquash729]

Rumor is Hasbro will in fact being doing figureless BAF waves starting with a 1:12 scale build-a-Porg.
Expect another price hike for said line.

Only if I can pay extra for a carbonised version

The carbonized Porg will be available a few months after the BAF has been out, but to be honest a rerelease holidayized Porg may coincide with the carbonized as well.
Gratefully, the holiday release should be out just after the holidays.

What about the Gaming Greats Porg, that has a slightly different paint app and different blaster for $5 extra?

Got shipping notices for Wicket and Mara Jade from Pulse. Of course they ship as I'm about to head overseas for a week and a half, but it'll be nice to have them when I'm back. So it sounds like the next wave with Mon, Luthen, Bix, etc. is out in Europe? I'm heading to London for Star Wars Celebration and would love to be able to pick something up while I'm there.