Darth Vader with Probe Droid

Maverick10126 · Jul 27, 2017

Hmm, I'm thinking I'll be getting this set now. I didn't look at Vader that closely before. I assumed it was just a RO repack. The fact that it's a true ESB Vader has me interested. Might have to put the arms from my current Vader custom on this figure.

sith_rising · Jul 28, 2017

This could actually turn out to be pretty cool. Both figures look very nice.

Jayson · Aug 5, 2017

This was found tonight at Kmart in Arizona.

Coreworld · Aug 6, 2017

I'll be getting this one for sure, most definitely needed an upgrade and I always love the Moebius design.

DarthPete · Aug 6, 2017

Jayson said:
This was found tonight at Kmart in Arizona.

Is there a link to pics?

Deak_Starkiller · Aug 6, 2017

Kmart has the notorious record of breaking street dates, especially going back to Episode I. I suppose they've nothing to lose at this point, except just about everything.

DarthPete · Aug 6, 2017

Just for clarification, I'm not doubting the reports, I just want to closer pics. They nourish me.

DarthPete · Aug 6, 2017

Found some... http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2017/08/05/rathtar-and-probe-droid-sets-found-at-kmart/
I wish there were some loose shots. Vader looks pretty good though.

Masterfett · Aug 6, 2017

My local store could literally be sitting on these as we speak, since there almost 6 pallets deep with toys waiting for a reset. Which could take a while since they've cut back their workforce so much...

EmperorPalpitate · Aug 6, 2017

Will definitely pick this one up. I would love it if somehow this got released single-carded in TVC2.0 next year, even if the blister had to take up most the card. Remember when Hasbro used to give us big, deluxe figures like Ephant Mon in the basic line?

Deak_Starkiller · Aug 6, 2017

If this one included a clear stand and somehow had to be upgraded to a deluxe figure, I'd go for that too.

Anyways, if this will be a carry forward mold, I'd like Hasbro to try their hand on a vintage collection turret/probot playset this time, and possibly a droid w/space pod deluxe figure.

Julythrunov · Aug 6, 2017

DarthPete said:
Found some... http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2017/08/05/rathtar-and-probe-droid-sets-found-at-kmart/
I wish there were some loose shots. Vader looks pretty good though.

For whatever reason I have not seen loose pics of any of this stuff, which is kind of weird considering how many leaks there are and considering these toys will be everywhere in a few weeks.

RaptorBandito · Aug 6, 2017

Julythrunov said:
For whatever reason I have not seen loose pics of any of this stuff, which is kind of weird considering how many leaks there are and considering these toys will be everywhere in a few weeks.

Ya it is weird and slightly annoying. If I happen to find anything early I'll be sure to share pics instead of selling it on Ebay

DarthPete · Aug 7, 2017

Julythrunov said:
For whatever reason I have not seen loose pics of any of this stuff, which is kind of weird considering how many leaks there are and considering these toys will be everywhere in a few weeks.

Yeah, honestly Hasbro's hard street date thing is getting a little tired this third time around.

Julythrunov · Aug 7, 2017

Well it's clear the toys are already in people's hands. Why hasn't anyone opened them ?!

Julythrunov · Aug 7, 2017

Lol wtf?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b-NJBS0z_5Q

how has no one done a review yet?

Bosski · Aug 8, 2017

Julythrunov said:
Lol wtf?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b-NJBS0z_5Q

how has no one done a review yet?

Whats up with that dramatic music in the background?! LMFAO! Hahahahahaha!

Daigo_Bah · Aug 16, 2017

After getting a visual reminder of this, I'm really looking forward to the upgrade!

RaptorBandito · Aug 17, 2017

So I nabbed this set at Shopko during my lunch after seeing a tip about that on Yakface. The new Probot is awesome. Has a decent amount of articulation in the limbs. Also another little neat surprise is the antenna can be raised and lowered by pulling up and pushing down on them. Nice to see Hasbro putting a little more effort into this stuff.

Deak_Starkiller · Aug 17, 2017

The movable antennae is a plus. And there's definitely room inside the main chassis to put a bit of electronics to generate Imperial codes.

Maybe next time.

DarthPete · Aug 17, 2017

Looks nice! Thanks for the in-hand (and loose!) pics!

Nighthawk · Aug 17, 2017

Don't know if it's the lighting or not, but Vader's helmet seems to almost be translucent.

sfx_5k · Aug 17, 2017

RaptorBandito said:
So I nabbed this set at Shopko during my lunch after seeing a tip about that on Yakface. The new Probot is awesome. Has a decent amount of articulation in the limbs. Also another little neat surprise is the antenna can be raised and lowered by pulling up and pushing down on them. Nice to see Hasbro putting a little more effort into this stuff.

Nice. Do you have the RO Vader? How does this one compare?

Billy_Ray · Aug 17, 2017

thanks for the pics Bandito! The Probe droid looks great! When you say the limbs have decent articulation...how many points?

DarthPete · Aug 17, 2017

Nighthawk said:
Don't know if it's the lighting or not, but Vader's helmet seems to almost be translucent.

I think that's the reflection off the desk. It better be anyway, lol.

RaptorBandito · Aug 17, 2017

DarthPete said:
I think that's the reflection off the desk. It better be anyway, lol.

Ya it's definitely not translucent. I took that photo in at my work, where there's tons of in door lights. So the reflections turned out a little weird. Vaders Helmet has a nice black glossy sheen to it.

@Billy_Ray The limbs do have good articulation. Certainly better than I was expecting. you can turn each of them 360 degrees from where they plug into the base. Then there are joints at the top and bottom of each appendage. There's a sculpted joint in the middle, however that one doesn't have working articulation. Too bad about that, but I'm more than happy with the result. The little clear stand that's included is a welcome addition as well.

Coreworld · Aug 18, 2017

Deak_Starkiller said:
The movable antennae is a plus. And there's definitely room inside the main chassis to put a bit of electronics to generate Imperial codes. Maybe next time.

Isnt this force link compatible? Wouldn't be too surprised for it to be able to make those sounds.

Deak_Starkiller · Aug 18, 2017

Oh yeah, I forget about the Force Link.

Idpullthecurtain · Aug 18, 2017

thanks for the loose pics. I have been waiting a long time for a new Probe Droid and this looks spectacular. It's nice that Hasbro finally made a stand for this

Idpullthecurtain · Aug 19, 2017

Daigo_Bah said:
After getting a visual reminder of this, I'm really looking forward to the upgrade!

This new one looks brilliant. I can't wait to see a side by side comparison image.

Bosski · Aug 19, 2017

I'm definitely getting two of these! Been waiting years for an all-new probe droid.

Daigo_Bah · Aug 19, 2017

See if I can get a "poor-man's" side-by-side for now:

Deak_Starkiller · Aug 19, 2017

Definitely can see the improvement with the larger head and the thinner arms. Only detail I'm not seeing are the support rods on the arms unless they've been 'filled' like Threepio's support rods on his arms.

Maverick10126 · Aug 19, 2017

Well....guess I'm posting my potf2 probe droid on eBay this weekend.

R1G4R3PO · Aug 19, 2017

Being non ep8 I haven't been following up but had been determined if vader is new or repack?

Maverick10126 · Aug 19, 2017

R1G4R3PO said:
Being non ep8 I haven't been following up but had been determined if vader is new or repack?

Vader is a new sculpt. A new esb sculpt.

What's kinda funny is here we are....40th anniversary of ANH....and we are getting ESB figures. Where's the new farm boy Luke sculpt, Ben kenobi and so forth. Just weird.

Idpullthecurtain · Aug 19, 2017

Maverick10126 said:
Vader is a new sculpt. A new esb sculpt.

What's kinda funny is here we are....40th anniversary of ANH....and we are getting ESB figures. Where's the new farm boy Luke sculpt, Ben kenobi and so forth. Just weird.

Yeah it looks to be a modified R1 Vader right? Looks like they just changed the robes to over the armour and the hand?

R1G4R3PO · Aug 19, 2017

^ thanks. I saw this set, an a-wing and rather at km a few days ago but was denied purchase of the other 2 and didn't bother looking at "probot" set. An ep4 Kenobi and ep3 yoda are the new figs in 3.75" "teal" asst wv2. Other than that, I guess Hasbro figures 40th Annie is done and done and only 6" or die cast collectors , not kids, give a damn.

Maverick10126 · Aug 19, 2017

For some reason I thought the obi-wan was going to be an episode 1 version. Yoda I'm assuming will be a re-release of the saga legends mold.

Vader at least has resculpted arms as well...it's still a solid mold. Much better than the saga legends 5poa sculpt.

Julythrunov · Aug 19, 2017

R1G4R3PO said:
^ thanks. I saw this set, an a-wing and rather at km a few days ago but was denied purchase of the other 2 and didn't bother looking at "probot" set. An ep4 Kenobi and ep3 yoda are the new figs in 3.75" "teal" asst wv2. Other than that, I guess Hasbro figures 40th Annie is done and done and only 6" or die cast collectors , not kids, give a damn.

Theres an episode 4 obi wan coming?