Admiral Piett - VC270

[Booster Terrik]

Pipeline reveal of Admiral Piett was made at the Hasbro Star Wars SDCC panel today as part of the ROTJ 40th anniversary for next year.

 

[Q9-0]

I know a lot of people are going to be happy as I have heard his name thrown around on the forum as a most wanted. Great!

 

[tanksmasher]

I hope this Piett becomes the new definitive mold for Imperial officers and maybe we'll start seeing some four-packs of more officers down the road.

 

[TogrutaKing]

Great choice! Tons of retool potential as well!

 

[legacyknight]

Piett and the Clone Trooper were my favorite announcements from the panel if only for the reuse potential (Plus Piett has been long overdue). Here’s hoping this turns out well.

 

[DagMarus]

Definite buy in multiples!

 

[AaylaSecurasMan]

Getting 2 or 3.

 

[Masterfett]

Same here as I'll need to port over the heads from Ozzel and Needa since I'm not 100% confident Hasbro will update them, but at least I'll have placeholders until they do.

 

[Vorax]

The BS figure I didnt think it looked much like the actor from what I remember.

Just hope its compatible with older TVC Tarkin. That Tarkin is compatible with the comic pack Thrawn, but if they make a new Thrawn based of a purported live action appearance with a new modern body construction then we will need a Rogue One Tarkin or something updated figure too.

 

[DarthPete]

One of my absolute favorite characters. Can't wait. Don't eff this up Hasbro...

 

[Lance_Quazar]

Hopefully the glimpses of Cal and Andor point to a future where hasbro won't necessarily give every figure a split torso.

Because that would F-ing RUIN the look of an Imperial officer.

Fingers crossed this figure is as great as we've been hoping!

 

[HothHan]

Definitely nice that they are checking a long time and often requested character off the list.

 

[wedgeswingman]

Hopefully the glimpses of Cal and Andor point to a future where hasbro won't necessarily give every figure a split torso.

Because that would F-ing RUIN the look of an Imperial officer.

Fingers crossed this figure is as great as we've been hoping!

They may have finally figured out that the joint works just as well at the belt line.

 

[HothHan]

They may have finally figured out that the joint works just as well at the belt line.

As someone that doesn't mind the torso joint (I actually really like it) I would be more than OK if they went to a ball jointed waist instead. A swivel is so outdated at this point though. If it's between swivel and torso joint I'm going torso across the board.

 

[Lance_Quazar]

They may have finally figured out that the joint works just as well at the belt line.

They should have known that all along!

As someone that doesn't mind the torso joint (I actually really like it) I would be more than OK if they went to a ball jointed waist instead. A swivel is so outdated at this point though. If it's between swivel and torso joint I'm going torso across the board.

The aesthetics of the split torso are almost always atrocious. But at least they could take an analytical approach and decide on a case-by-case basis which figures should and shouldn't have it. In the case of Imperial officers, the answer is a resounding "hell no!"

 

[Rushie]

Wouldnt want to mess up that sharp 1939 Hugo Boss look

 

[Rezikai]

Wouldnt want to mess up that sharp 1939 Hugo Boss look

This comment is funny because of it's many layered meanings lol. well done.

 

[Tulgah]

I’ve been hoping for this day forever. I rarely keep anything carded, but I’m actually going to buy two of these to commemorate this guy. I met Kenneth Colley once and he’s always been a fave. This was absolutely unexpected news and it restores my faith in the hobby.

 

[ScorpioAttack]

Please please God let them NOT give him a soft goods lower skirt. That ruined the look of Tarkin, and isn't needed on Imperial Officers. They don't need fancy hip articulation.

 

[nbucko]

I’m excited for this! Hopefully they’ll redo Tarkin?

 

[wedgeswingman]

Wouldnt want to mess up that sharp 1939 Hugo Boss look

Personally I always thought they had more of a 1914 look.

 

[Masterfett]

The aesthetics of the split torso are almost always atrocious. But at least they could take an analytical approach and decide on a case-by-case basis which figures should and shouldn't have it. In the case of Imperial officers, the answer is a resounding "hell no!"

Agreed, it works on figures like Clones, Mandalorian/Fett/Din Stormies etc. while it doesn't look good on others like the BSG for example as the worst offender. I didn't care for it on Greef either due to his outfit pattern. What makes no sense is that they've already toyed with waist joint that don't just swivel so we know it's possible.

Imperial Officers are another figure that simply wouldn't look right with the split torso, and if TBS can do it then I don't see why TVC can't. Also look at the new Obi-Wan, TBS didn't get the split torso so they've found a way there once again.

 

[Montross]

This is a fantastic and looooong overdue choice!

 

[Tyranusspotting]

It'd be great if he came with switchable rank insignia badges to reflect his promotions and demotions between TESB and ROTJ.

 

[Vatta]

Wouldnt want to mess up that sharp 1939 Hugo Boss look

More of an 1890's look. The jacket was originally part of a British calvary dress uniform, of course the color is totally different and it's missing the brass buttons and few other ornamental bits.

 

[Masterfett]

It'd be great if he came with switchable rank insignia badges to reflect his promotions and demotions between TESB and ROTJ.

After testing that out with Needa I think that concept is no longer an option. I just don't see a scenario where it works out well with such a small mold even with the better technology today. They'd be better off just tooling a new Captain/Moff torso that they can then reuse for Jerjerrod too.

I mean since Captain Piett didn't last long they could put that version in a 4-pk while the Admiral version get a single card release. Just the Admiral and Captain rank alone would cover a lot of Officers.

 

[Dan2een]

So much potential with this figure. How cool would it be to get numerous 4 packs with this mold. Like 3 named main officers and 1 generic black outfit. With Andor coming up looks like lots of imps. It would be great to get a new female officer mold too.

 

[bac]

I wonder if this isn't the first use of this mold. In other words, we haven't seen the first figure it was first created for -- possibly Andor-related.

 

[Mikeinator]

Am I the only one happy with whatever version of him came out in the mid-early 2000s and don’t need to rebuy EVERY. SINGLE. CHARACTER. with screen accurate face and more articulation?


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[Tulgah]

Yep.

 

[tanksmasher]

Just please no soft-fabric tunics, Hasbro. I hope they design the lower tunic with a split up the sides the way they did with the 6" officers, giving them the hip flexibility they need. I just want my officers to be able to sit at a briefing room table the way the good Lord Vader intended.

 

[dune.sea.photograpy]

What if this is a retool of the 2012 Tarkin?

Considering Mandalorian Luke was a kitbash/retool, I'm not convinced they will go all new for Piett when they have an existing Imperial Officer sculpt.

 

[Rushie]

Am I the only one happy with whatever version of him came out in the mid-early 2000s and don’t need to rebuy EVERY. SINGLE. CHARACTER. with screen accurate face and more articulation?


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Had you meant Ozzel, Jerjerrod or Veers, I would've agreed with you. Those figs still look alright and super articulation isn't a must for Imp officers. However, Piett's only previous figure was an exceptionally bulky PotF2 release with very poor likeness, especially compared to the still decent PotF2 Tarkin and Motti sculpts. Also, Piett is aside from Tarkin the most prominent and memorable Imp officer of the Original Trilogy and a fan favorite.

 

[Oddball_Fett]

After testing that out with Needa I think that concept is no longer an option. I just don't see a scenario where it works out well with such a small mold even with the better technology today. They'd be better off just tooling a new Captain/Moff torso that they can then reuse for Jerjerrod too.

I mean since Captain Piett didn't last long they could put that version in a 4-pk while the Admiral version get a single card release. Just the Admiral and Captain rank alone would cover a lot of Officers.

That's a point - Admiral Piett in ROTJ accidentally had his Captain's rank bar on. While in ESB he started with the Captain's rank bar and correctly switched to the Admiral's badge later. So what are we getting?

ESB Captain Piett
ESB Admiral Piett
ROTJ Admiral Piett?

 

[Oddball_Fett]

Informative

Had you meant Ozzel, Jerjerrod or Veers, I would've agreed with you. Those figs still look alright and super articulation isn't a must for Imp officers. However, Piett's only previous figure was an exceptionally bulky PotF2 release with very poor likeness, especially compared to the still decent PotF2 Tarkin and Motti sculpts. Also, Piett is aside from Tarkin the most prominent and memorable Imp officer of the Original Trilogy and a fan favorite.

Yeah, I got the old Imperial Briefing Room set a long while ago. Since they're all just standing there on my shelf and not really doing much in the way of action they all still look fine. The old Piett (which I don't own) doesn't though.

 

[Rogue1969]

Informative

Had you meant Ozzel, Jerjerrod or Veers, I would've agreed with you. Those figs still look alright and super articulation isn't a must for Imp officers. However, Piett's only previous figure was an exceptionally bulky PotF2 release with very poor likeness, especially compared to the still decent PotF2 Tarkin and Motti sculpts. Also, Piett is aside from Tarkin the most prominent and memorable Imp officer of the Original Trilogy and a fan favorite.

I would say of those three the only one that still holds up is Jerjerrod, but just barely. Ozzel had that funky neck-grasping arm joint that prevents a natural look when displayed otherwise. Veers has his elbows pointed out too much in a 'parade rest' pose so the armor can snap on. Plus he looks like Quentin Tarrentino. They could have reused the AT-AT Commander mold for him with a new face sculpt and interchangeable helmet/hat. Downside of that sculpt is the non-removable armored belt buckle. Maybe they can use the elastic band that they used for Endor Luke and put a buckle on it so you can change looks.

I think Capt Needa had the best look, and I would have been happy with re-issues (or customs) using this body. But even that was ages ago so hopefully they build a good sculpt from the ground up that can be reused.

 

[Tulgah]

Ozzel is one of the worst officers ever made, unfortunately. I would love a new Ozzel and Motti. And I’d love a Tarkin re-release. But regardless, Piett is the one I really wanted, so I won’t ask for anything else.

 

[tanksmasher]

I think Motti is probably the worst. With that awkward don’t-choke-me arm, he never really fit in with the other briefing officers.

 

[Tulgah]

That’s true. I always liked his head sculpt but couldn’t figure out how to make it work with any other usable body. I never liked the Ozzel figure because it just didn’t look anything like him.

 

[Masterfett]

What if this is a retool of the 2012 Tarkin?

Considering Mandalorian Luke was a kitbash/retool, I'm not convinced they will go all new for Piett when they have an existing Imperial Officer sculpt.

While I'm trying to remain positive on this about it being all new, I do suspect you may be right because it seems that OT always gets reuse while new media gets the all new tooling treatment. Which with Andor coming and featuring so many Imperials this is why I'm optimistic about a new mold. That said there's nothing saying they cant reuse Tarkin sculpt for Andor, it really only needs a new plastic lower tunic.

That's a point - Admiral Piett in ROTJ accidentally had his Captain's rank bar on. While in ESB he started with the Captain's rank bar and correctly switched to the Admiral's badge later. So what are we getting?

ESB Captain Piett
ESB Admiral Piett
ROTJ Admiral Piett?

Considering ROTJ Han was also pipelined and they're possible 23 releases I would lean towards ROTJ card being that it's the 40th next year.

Am I the only one happy with whatever version of him came out in the mid-early 2000s and don’t need to rebuy EVERY. SINGLE. CHARACTER. with screen accurate face and more articulation?

Had you meant Ozzel, Jerjerrod or Veers, I would've agreed with you. Those figs still look alright and super articulation isn't a must for Imp officers.

Whaaat? Surely you're not serous, IMO Ozzel is the worst of the modern sculpts with Veers not far behind. While I'm not exactly thrilled about Jerjerrod he at least has a screen accurate face and can almost sit. But that mold was horrible before it was even sculpted! Knobby knees that don't even resemble an Imperial officer's pants and swivel elbows for crying out loud. I didn't list Motti because his mold came out of the old era of 5POA. Same for Veers just about, swivel bow were alright in 2002 but not today.

I normally don't ask for yearly updates on molds or even if it's a decade old if it looks good like Bom Vimdin, but all of these Imperials are so totally out of date and in desperate need of modernization. And hey no one is forcing you to buy it, go ahead and keep your almost twenty year old figure and teh rest of us can enjoy the newer sculpt.