They are aimed more at adult collectors. I actually might pick some of these up, and I don't collect Star Wars figures. I'm a little uninspired by the first few selections, though.
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Priced at $19.99 each, eight figures are planned for 2013 — Hasbro will primarily draw characters from the original Star Wars trilogy of films while also bringing in key players from the prequels.
The first wave of four, due out in early to mid-August, includes Luke Skywalker in his X-Wing Fighter flight suit, fan-favorite droid R2-D2, bad guy Darth Maul and an Imperial Sandtrooper.
pixletwin RANK: Time Lord, Matrix Supervisor
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Subject: 6 inch scale Star Wars Tue Jan 29, 2013 1:51 pm
I know it's not WhoNA's MO, but will they be carrying these?
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Tue Jan 29, 2013 2:20 pm
Finally, decent, proper sized Star Wars!!!!
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:17 pm
Here we go with the size fetish again
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:21 pm
Hmmm. SLAVE LEIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:29 pm
This is FANTASTIC!! I am really excited! I'll definitely be collecting these! Are there anymore pics of any other figures yet?
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:36 pm
I am really excited for these! agreed, the selection of characters for the first wave is a bit odd. X-Wing Luke? Darth Maul? Either way I will definitely be picking these up, I am really happy that they're finally doing these - I love the 3.75" scale but I've always wanted SW figures that are in scale with my Who figures (I know, Who is getting smaller now but still ).
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:52 pm
This would be SO cool!!
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:56 pm
They are very cool. So cool I started a thread in the Sci-Fi Discussion about 20 minutes before this one! Darn you, PT!
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:57 pm
I guess if they had to pick a prequel character Darth Maul is a good one. He's probably the only one I'd buy in this line.
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:04 pm
So, Doctor Who goes to Star Wars scale, and Star Wars goes to Doctor Who scale...ish? Will be interesting to see these side by side.
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:15 pm
They're $19.99 each!
Sheesh! That's more than the Dr Who figures! Shame on Hasbro. They shouldn't be that `spensive.
And there's me kidding myself that I was out of the Star Wars world.
Anyone want to buy my Power Of The Force figures so I can use the money to get these?
The first wave of four, due out in early to mid-August, includes Luke Skywalker in his X-Wing Fighter flight suit, fan-favourite droid R2-D2, bad guy Darth Maul and an Imperial Sandtrooper.
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:19 pm
jonwes wrote:
They are very cool. So cool I started a thread in the Sci-Fi Discussion about 20 minutes before this one! Darn you, PT!
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:20 pm
$19.99, ouch!
Until they get figures of Leia and Han Solo, I'm not terribly interested in this first wave.
Oh and if they make Ewoks, sold!
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:30 pm
Darth Vader, Luke, Han, Leia, R2-D2, C-3PO, Chewbacca, Stormtroopers, Ben Kenobi, the Emperor, Yoda, Boba Fett and Bossk are all must-haves for me, especially the first four.
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:38 pm
Well I guess considering his recent appearances in the Clone Wars series it makes sense for them to make a figure of him. Nonetheless, I'd have thought Vader would have trumped Maul and been released first.
Ah well, I'll most likely pick up all four anyhow. I won't be able to get enough of these!
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:45 pm
I figure about 2 dozen I want. This Luke, well, next to 10th Dr in HIS orange jumpsuit....
Wait, if they are dipping into the other films, then maybe 3 dozen.
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:16 pm
I will get Vader. But I already have all of these in smaller scale. Not rich enough to double dip, especially at 20 bucks each.
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:28 pm
I want:
C3PO R2D2 Han Leia (white dress) Luke (first film) Luke (ROTJ with black cloak) Darth Vader Storm Trooper Yoda Darth Maul Chewie
That might be it, actually. For that price at this scale. I can't see getting a huge, full collection.
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:30 pm
Yes. Mainly the core heroes from ANH and various misc. characters from ESB and RotJ.
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:12 am
Great, the crappy figures finally get better, and the better figures are getting crappy, now. @_@
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:40 am
It's about time!
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:51 am
I've merged jonwes' and pix's threads together.
No point in having both...
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:08 am
Wake me when the Han Solo figure is available.
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Black - 6'' Action Figure Range Sun Feb 10, 2013 1:57 pm
These have been shown at Toy Fair today! The Sandtrooper looks BEAUTIFUL!