AT-ST with pilot

GNT · Jan 2, 2017

This came out of nowhere, Yakeface have a picture up of an AT-ST with pilot figure in the black series packaging. Any thoughts on this?

Scimitar · Jan 2, 2017

It does look good. I have the 2009 Legacy version, hopefully this one compliments it well. At $60 I might wait to see if they go on sale at some point.

lordtyrannus · Jan 2, 2017

This is a nice vehicle, and the figure is great as well. Unfortunately, I don't think many people that would want this don't already have it from its endless re-releases. A nice window boxed version of the newest Landspeeder with a kit bashed Tatooine Luke would've been more welcome.

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JGuar · Jan 2, 2017

Talk about random...I'll probably scoop one of these if I see it in person. Not going to go crazy looking, though. It has to be an exclusive, right? Would a non-Walmart store carry a vehicle made for figures it doesn't currently sell?

Lord_Hurin · Jan 2, 2017

It's out of the blue, sure, but is isn't that odd. This vehicle does feature in the new film, after all. I would have preferred a re-release of the X-Wing or Y-Wing but who knows what the price tag would have been??

vadersvette · Jan 2, 2017

Cool, I might pick this up if the price is right. I have the TVC release from kmart which suffers from super loose knee joints.

Lord_Hurin · Jan 2, 2017

vadersvette said:
Cool, I might pick this up if the price is right. I have the TVC release from kmart which suffers from super loose knee joints.

That problem was eliminated on the TBS Toys R Us exclusive from a few years back. Hopefully they kept whatever modification they did for this release.

Captain_Piet · Jan 2, 2017

Which AT-ST Driver is it?

PROVOST · Jan 2, 2017

Thoughts?

Espi1001 · Jan 2, 2017

Well I'm glad, cause I need one. Will see if ppl wI'll buy it or like always collectors asking for nice vehicles will wait for clearing prices. I'm betting money ppl will wait for CLEARANCE prices, after all the asking Hasbro for Big Vehicles.

HothHan · Jan 2, 2017

Hasn't this been rumored for awhile? Idk kinda cool I guess. Might be more tempting if I could get it on sale at some point.

Verbal21 · Jan 2, 2017

Espi1001 said:
Well I'm glad, cause I need one. Will see if ppl wI'll buy it or like always collectors asking for nice vehicles will wait for clearing prices. I'm betting money ppl will wait for CLEARANCE prices, after all the asking Hasbro for Big Vehicles.

Its crazy this literally just came out a few hours ago and so many people are already waiting for clearance prices,lol

skaalaluke · Jan 2, 2017

I just want to know where they are selling at lol

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PROVOST · Jan 2, 2017

wedgeswingman · Jan 2, 2017

Great pics.

The_Zayne · Jan 2, 2017

I need it and it's price is far better than loose ones on ebay so I'll gladly take it

JVM · Jan 2, 2017

I don't have any previous version, but I'd love to buy it - depending on price. Nobody's mentioned price. The LEGO version is $40 and I'm also after that and I'm not sure if I'm willing to double-dip.

Scimitar · Jan 2, 2017

JVM said:
depending on price. Nobody's mentioned price.

I posted it on the first page, $60. Well $59.99. lol

And for reference the UPC is 630509536498 and the Walmart Item Number is: 133811432.

lister · Jan 2, 2017

I'm wondering why the figure in the box doesn't match the picture on the back.

TK_842 · Jan 2, 2017

Hard to tell in the pics but i fear that the driver might be an older version. Doesn't look like there's knee joints and elbows are swivel type.

Vatta · Jan 2, 2017

If the local Wal-Mart will stock it, I'll get one for sure. I had sold off my old Wal-Mart legacy AT-ST after the joints broke. I have the TVC one, but it'll be nice to have one with a cleaner deco too. It's a shame these didn't come out before Rogue One did, or branded as RO related. Or came out before Christmas. I just hope the sales are well enough they'll reissue more older vehicles. Like maybe a big wing TIE Fighter for ANH's 40th this year,

Vatta · Jan 2, 2017

TK_842 said:
Hard to tell in the pics but i fear that the driver might be an older version. Doesn't look like there's knee joints and elbows are swivel type.

The one on the back of the box is the old one made from the old saga Imperial Officer. But the one in the box is definitely one of the TVC K-Mart AT-ST drivers.

Lord_Hurin · Jan 2, 2017

TK_842 said:
Hard to tell in the pics but i fear that the driver might be an older version. Doesn't look like there's knee joints and elbows are swivel type.

Nah, he looks just like one of the TVC K-Mart exclusives from the 2-pack. Great figures, those.

DarthChevron · Jan 2, 2017

I ended up selling my legacy and hoth and vintage versions of this. So if it's able to stand up on its own then I'd consider getting one. Assuming it comes to the UK that is.

Lance_Quazar · Jan 2, 2017

Seriously, what makes them decide to package and sell this as part of The Black Series instead of the official Rogue One line?

is it just the opportunity to jack up the price for "collectors"? Or is it because it's part of the exclusive 3.75 Walmart Black line?

Lance_Quazar · Jan 2, 2017

For that matter, why is this forum thread called "The Black Collection" when that's not the name of the actual line?

For that matter, why the hell can't Hasbro come up with different names for the 6" and 3.75" lines? That way, I won't wind up with the wrong damn figure for Christmas from well-meaning, but toy-ignorant family members?

Darth_Brett · Jan 2, 2017

This was a nice surprise! I'm a little curious which Driver they packed in here...there have actually been 3 modern AT-ST Drivers now. The original 2010 SOTDS Hoth set figure and then the 2 figures from the K-Mart 2-pack (which represented Watts & Marquand).

Ty · Jan 2, 2017

Ehehe shold have included the cancelled dalmatian Ewok abs his partner. I want this for sure but they would have sold even more with something unique.

Ty · Jan 2, 2017

Wow great spelling Tyler, great spelling.... &#55357;&#56834;

Darth_Brett · Jan 2, 2017

Wait, I never knew there was a cancelled Dalmatian Ewok! Damn!! They should have! Or the original, screen accurate Teebo that was on the Ewok BP packaging! I still am holding out hope that version gets released on a VC single card someday.

JGuar · Jan 2, 2017

Are there any reports of this hitting anywhere outside of Texas?

Bombadgeneral · Jan 2, 2017

JGuar said:
Talk about random...I'll probably scoop one of these if I see it in person. Not going to go crazy looking, though. It has to be an exclusive, right? Would a non-Walmart store carry a vehicle made for figures it doesn't currently sell?

Since TRU had no problem selling the Black Series Battle On Endor and Jabba's Rancor Pit Battle Packs when it was not selling The Black Series figures, I would say that is precedent enough. However, I still think something like this would be a one retailer exclusive rather than mass retail.

JGuar · Jan 2, 2017

Bombadgeneral said:
Since TRU had no problem selling the Black Series Battle On Endor and Jabba's Rancor Pit Battle Packs when it was not selling The Black Series figures, I would say that is precedent enough. However, I still think something like this would be a one retailer exclusive rather than mass retail.

Good point, but didn't those run concurrently with the 2013-15 "regular," widespread Black Series line? This AT-ST would be the first Black Series 3.75" vehicle released since Walmart got exclusivity of the SA 3.75 line, no?

Bombadgeneral · Jan 2, 2017

Lance_Quazar said:
Seriously, what makes them decide to package and sell this as part of The Black Series instead of the official Rogue One line?

is it just the opportunity to jack up the price for "collectors"? Or is it because it's part of the exclusive 3.75 Walmart Black line?

It is part of The Black Series line because it is a higher quality collector aimed item, not a light weight hollowed out kid aimed vehicle. This is what we want to see more of, right?

JGuar · Jan 2, 2017

Lol...someone's got one on eBay for 129.99.

Lance_Quazar · Jan 2, 2017

Bombadgeneral said:
It is part of The Black Series line because it is a higher quality collector aimed item, not a light weight hollowed out kid aimed vehicle. This is what we want to see more of, right?

Black series = quality toy we would have released 7 years ago by default which we now charge a premium markup for, lest you get stuck with a Slave I that is actually SHORTER than the figure that flies it.

Bombadgeneral · Jan 2, 2017

Darth_Brett said:
Wait, I never knew there was a cancelled Dalmatian Ewok! Damn!! They should have! Or the original, screen accurate Teebo that was on the Ewok BP packaging! I still am holding out hope that version gets released on a VC single card someday.

Yeah, I had forgotten about that one as well. See here: http://forum.rebelscum.com/showthread.php?t=1094377&page=41 and here: http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/wpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130719-134626.jpg

I'd love to get this ewok as well.

Bombadgeneral · Jan 2, 2017

JGuar said:
Good point, but didn't those run concurrently with the 2013-15 "regular," widespread Black Series line? This AT-ST would be the first Black Series 3.75" vehicle released since Walmart got exclusivity of the SA 3.75 line, no?

Yes, I believe you are right.

Darth_Brett · Jan 2, 2017

Bombadgeneral said:
Yeah, I had forgotten about that one as well. See here: http://forum.rebelscum.com/showthread.php?t=1094377&page=41 and here: http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/wpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130719-134626.jpg

I'd love to get this ewok as well.

Wow. I honestly don't think I ever saw that! Now I really want them to release that! Thanks for the links Bombadgeneral!

Julythrunov · Jan 2, 2017

I hope it doesn't have "dirty feet"