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[Rogue3]

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[mandalorian]

1.  Will Hasbro ever get back into the 12 inch Star Wars figures?
2.  Will there be a Death Star playset?
3.  Will 3 3/4 inch figures be made for the stories and time-line of "The New jedi Order"?
4.  Will we get more background 3 3/4 inch figures from the Cantina scene from ANH and Jabba's Palace from ROT

[Gold 5]

I've seen quite a bit from the Q&A process so I think I can probably answer most if not all of these...

1.  Will Hasbro ever get back into the 12 inch Star Wars figures?

Hasbro is licensing out the range of 12" figures to Sideshow Collectibles.  So in effect Hasbro IS involved in the 12" figure line, but they are sub-contracting that product range out to Sideshow.

2.  Will there be a Death Star playset?

Hasbro has fielded many a question about playsets and most if not all of them have been to the effect of "playsets are a tough sell to the retailers, and shelf space is at a premium.  Additionally playset sales have not been good in the past".

Certainly the Death Star would make for a very cool playset.  And Hasbro has made a couple of mockup Death Star playsets since they've held the master toy license.  But there are currently no indications that they're reconsidering their stance on the concept.

3.  Will 3 3/4 inch figures be made for the stories and time-line of "The New jedi Order"?

There is currently one figure that has been announced from the New Jedi Order.  That being Luke Skywalker in the upcoming Evolution Of The Jedi 3-pack which is slated for early in 2008.  Beyond that no other NJO figures have been announced.  The likelihood of more NJO figures would be greater if Dark Horse were to adapt some of the NJO novels into comics, as Hasbro has stated that a visual reference for a character (such as comic art, video games, movie appearances) would make an EU character that much more likely to be produced.

4.  Will we get more background 3 3/4 inch figures from the Cantina scene from ANH and Jabba's Palace from ROT

Hasbro seems to want to keep these characters in the mix.  I think collectors can safely expect to see at least one wave with  Cantina aliens per year.  And as we start running out of Cantina aliens it seems that Jabba's palace aliens are gaining a bit more traction.  So you may want to gear your question towards the Jabba's palace aliens so that Hasbro will know that collectors want those aliens just as much as they want Cantina aliens.

[mistabinks]

1. Are there any immediate plans to re-issue the VOTC Stormtrooper?




I'm going to hold off submitting this one until after we see Hasbro's poll results. This one was a favorite, so it might be offered with the final legends line

[Gold 5]

QUESTION:  Toys R Us is currrently listing a Star Wars Force Unleashed Hero Figure Pack at this page:  http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2678312&cp.  Can you describe this figure pack?  Is this in fact a set where you can build your own Secret Apprentice from The Force Unleashed?




Submitted on 8/24

[Gold 5]

QUESTION - How challenging is it to keep core characters in the mix while keeping thing interesting for collectors who have say, the last 10 versions of Luke Skywalker?  And additionally, how difficult is it to keep things interesting when the character is a fan favorite (like Boba Fett) who only has one or two different costume looks?



Submitted on 8/24

[Gold 5]

QUESTION - There seems to be a call for accessory packs in the collecting community, but the responses that we've gotten in the Q&A process seem to indicate that they're tough to market.  Has any thought been given to trying to incorporate accessories into a more attractive package, like a scene appropriate Screen Pack?  For example:

-Clone Trooper accessories in a Kamino training facility pack.  This could be the quartermaster station from Attack Of The Clones that dispenses the Clone Trooper helmets

-Imperial accessories in a Death Star alcove pack.  Have rifle racks, rifles, blasters, and maybe a mouse droid or two in this set.

This kind of presentation might satisfy both accessory fans and collectors who enjoy the Scene Packs.ASKED AND ANSWERED - 9.14.07

[jedi_master_sal]

Considering the constant desire by many collectors to see playsets made, would you consider running a poll for what scene we'd like to see made as a play set. Further, to gauge interest, would you then hold pre-orders for the voted upon set. This would give you concrete evidence if there is truly enough interest in playsets, to justify doing or not doing them. Futher again, should you decide to not manufacture playsets would you consider sub-contrating that portion of the license to another company? I know this question has been asked in varying ways, but it's still a hot topic among collectors.

Also to go along with this, would you consider modular playsets that while taking longer to collect will allow us to purchase them as they come out, rather than a large set that is all-in-one that many may either not be able to afford or always find some fault in? Smaller sets would be easier to start with and if they prove fruitless then much less is lost by all.

One possible way to do this is alternate smal then medium then large sets and starting again. If we got a set every other month or once a buisiness quarter, that is a very affordable plan for all consumers, versus one huge set for say $150 that many just don't have the funds for in one shot.

Modern collecting has been going on for 12 years now, we need some place to put these figures and playsets, whether to be used by kids for play, or by collcectors for display is a greatly needed thing. (Side note: I have purchased each Star Wars playset you have released for retail distribution.)

Respectfully,
-Sal

[Gold 5]

QUESTION:  A collecting news site recently reported that there is a Star Wars Legacy comic 2-pack on the way featuring Imperial Knights Antares Draco & Ganner Kreig?  Is this report accurate, and can we expect more Legacy 2-packs in this line in the near future? ASKED AND ANSWERED - 9.14.07



QUESTION:  Hasbro recently confirmed that the blue Obi-Wan Kenobi Jedi Starfighter and green Anakin Skywalker Jedi Starfighter would be making their way into the 2008 assault vehicle line.  Will these new renditions have more accurate paint apps?  The original, exclusive versions in the Revenge Of The Sith line were almost too white.ASKED AND ANSWERED - 9.14.07

[jedi_master_sal]

Now that the Commander Neyo figure has made it to the top 20 to be voted on, I have a request, should it be voted as one of the final 5 to make it into the last "Legneds" wave. Would you consider packing in a generic belt, same as you have done with the Grey Coruscant commander? This will enable those of us who want generic Neyo troopers to have them, sans the shoulder armor so as to differentiate Neyo from his troops and sans the visor from the other trooper that was in the Treachery on Saleucami set. This would get some collectors to buy more than one of this figure for the army building potential. (The one with the visor can then be thought of as one of Neyo's Lieutenants.)

Thank you as always for considering out requests and a great job this year BTW!

P.S. should you choose to do this, I for one will pledge to buy no less than 20 myself.

[JoeDarkfall]

Dear Hasbro,

I love what you've done with Clone Troopers and Stormtroopers. All the articulation you can ask for (well, except for Commander Baccura/Commander Cody). I have several shelves in my home dedicated to Clones and their Jedi Generals. As well as Stormtroopers snapped at attention for Darth Vader and the Emperor.

So don't you think it's time you start putting a little more attention on our rebel freinds? I'd love to have a squad of Rebel Commandos that could stand at attention for General Madine or crouch behind fallen logs. I'd love to have Hoth Soldiers who could toss a grenade, crawl on their belly in a sniper position, or look through a pair of macrobinoculars.

For years now we've been able to put our Clones/Storms in most any position we'd like.....so please give us the same option for our beloved Rebels.....please ASKED AND ANSWERED AT MULTIPLE SITES - 9.28.07

[Gold 5]

QUESTION:  We've seen some images leaked out of a Battle of Hoth Ultra Battle Pack.  The images seem to indicate that it's a Target exclusive.  Can you give us some more info on this set?  What's the figure lineup?  What's the suggested retail price?  And can we expect more of these Ultra Battle Pack type sets which feature vehicles and/or playsets in the near future? ASKED AND ANSWERED - 9.28.07



QUESTION:  There seems to have been a significant falloff in news posted at http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/.  Has the Q&A process taken over as the primary means of conveying Hasbro Star Wars news to the collecting community?ASKED AND ANSWERED - 9.28.07



QUESTION:  A recent collecting site rumor report stated that we may see the V-19 Torrent fighter and Trade Federation Homing Spider Droid  released in the 2008 assault vehicle assortment.  Seeing how 2008 is set to be the year for Clone Wars, and both of these items are part of the Clone Wars era, can we expect to see these pieces next year?ASKED AND ANSWERED - 9.28.07



QUESTION:  In 2005 it seemed that collectors were mad about Clone Troopers, any way we could get them.  Hasbro stepped up to that challenge and delivered  A LOT of Clone Troopers.  Two years later it seems that the interest in Clone Troopers seems to have tapered off.  Anecdotal reports from collectors online has them sighting good numbers of the Galactic Marine and the Saga Legends AOTC and ROTS Clone Troopers, and the troops are not selling the way they did in '05 and '06.  Have we hit something of a paradigm shift in troop building?  Have collectors gotten their fill of Clone Troopers?  Or do you think that collectors want to build different armies at this time?

ASKED AND ANSWERED OCTOBER 12th, 2007

[Gold 5]

QUESTION:  It seems that Hasbro is constantly looking for new and fresh ways to keep core characters in the Basic figure line.  Has a more accurate Revenge Of The Sith version of Chewbacca (as seen here: http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/thumb/c/cf/Chewie.jpeg/260px-Chewie.jpeg ) with his cool bronze bowcaster been considered?

ASKED AND ANSWERED OCTOBER 12th, 2007

[Gold 5]

QUESTION:  Can you give us some insight into how the Basic Figure line is planned?  Are there a set number of slots, or is it flexible?  Is there competition for those spots in the line?  And does the design team independently work on figure designs, or are they "commissioned" with designing specific figures?

ASKED AND ANSWERED OCTOBER 12th, 2007



QUESTION:  You revealed in recent Q&A sessions that the Vintage line of figures will be taking 2008 off, and that the Evolutions line will be the venue for premium sculpted figures in the line.  Additionally, we seem to be getting figures with large accessories in the Basic Figure line that might ordinarily be placed in a Deluxe Figure line.

With those factors in mind, can we expect a Deluxe Figure line to take the Vintage figure line's place in the retail planogram for 2008?

ASKED AND ANSWERED OCTOBER 26th, 2007

[Gold 5]

QUESTION:  The Dutch Vander figure was a fairly revolutionary figure when it was introduced back in 2004.  Since then, it has been the basis for a number of Rebel Pilot figures.  It's been reused to give us new versions of Wedge Antilles, Biggs Darklighter and most recently Lt. Lepira with the current Toys R Us exclusive Y-Wing as well as the forthcoming Derek "Hobbie" Klivian.  However, this body is so large that it will not fit in the modern X-Wing fighter that we've come to accept as the standard.  The good news though is that this figure works in other fighters like the Y-Wing.  But considering the appeal that the pilots of Rogue Squadron have with fans and collectors, could we see a retooled series of Rebel Pilots that have the modern articulation that we've become accustomed to that will also fit in the cockpit of the X-Wing?  It would certainly open up the potential to match up pilots with fighters, like Garven Dreis with Red Leader X-Wing, Wedge with the Red 2 X-Wing, Biggs with Red 3 X-Wing, and so on.

ASKED AND ANSWERED OCTOBER 26th, 2007

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