Dewback Pack

GNT · Oct 13, 2011

Until we see more let the speculation begin on this one.

Looks like we'll be seeing some form of Dewback 1 of 2, 2 of 2 in the new packaging, you can just see it in the background.

Thoughts on this?

Revanfan1 · Oct 13, 2011

Maybe it's a "Tatooine set." 1 of 2 is Bantha and 2 of 2 is Dewback.

Wookie_inked · Oct 13, 2011

I missed the Walmart exclusive Dewback last year so I'll buy whatever that new "2 of 2" version is

Droidworld · Oct 13, 2011

Revanfan1 said:
Maybe it's a "Tatooine set." 1 of 2 is Bantha and 2 of 2 is Dewback.

Would be nice, did they appear in Ep. 1?

INDY · Oct 13, 2011

They do appear in E1.

Revanfan1 · Oct 13, 2011

Droidworld said:
Would be nice, did they appear in Ep. 1?

I think Banthas did, don't know about dewbacks...

darthsatan · Oct 13, 2011

This is an Ep.1 scuplt even! They are all over the place!

Wishing_Well · Oct 13, 2011

Edit: Oops, wrong thread.

darthsatan · Oct 13, 2011

(EDIT: OOPS wrong thread ignore me)

GNT · Oct 13, 2011

It's just a dewback, no figures at all

Revanfan1 · Oct 13, 2011

I didn't know they made an Episode I dewback!

darthsatan · Oct 13, 2011

Revanfan1 said:
I didn't know they made an Episode I dewback!

No, the Legacy sculpt was based on the Ep.1 Dewback CGI model even though it is entirely different to both the original Ep. 4 version AND the SE CGI Ep.4 version. Yet it came with a Sandtrooper, who, strictly speaking, was never seen on this particular iteration of this beast. Keep up! LOL.

Revanfan1 · Oct 13, 2011

darthsatan said:
No, the Legacy sculpt was based on the Ep.1 Dewback CGI model even though it is entirely different to both the original Ep. 4 version AND the SE CGI Ep.4 version. Yet it came with a Sandtrooper, who, strictly speaking, was never seen on this particular iteration of this beast. Keep up! LOL.

Oh. Argh, the world of Star Wars animals is so confusing!

matt292 · Oct 13, 2011

Eh, not sure on this. Need to see a lot of comparison pics I think...

Spookymufu · Oct 13, 2011

so this dewback doesnt look like the original ANH dewback? ah, another thing coming out I wont need to bother with

pohatu771 · Oct 13, 2011

Does anyone have a highly-detailed picture illustrating the differences? For how much screen time they have in Episode I (which I can't even remember), it seems odd that they didn't re-use the ANH SE model.

AnthonyP · Oct 13, 2011

I'd love to pick this set up. I reluctantly got rid of my Walmart Dewback a while back, so I'd be game for a new set, especially if there's another one to go along with it!

trandoshanhunter · Oct 13, 2011

I'll not be picking this one up, have the Legacy version.

MysterioMaximus · Oct 13, 2011

pohatu771 said:
Does anyone have a highly-detailed picture illustrating the differences? For how much screen time they have in Episode I (which I can't even remember), it seems odd that they didn't re-use the ANH SE model.

Now that's what I'd like to see. I know the difference between the original ANH and the EP1, but I thought the SE and EP1 were the same.

King_D · Oct 13, 2011

Spookymufu said:
so this dewback doesnt look like the original ANH dewback? ah, another thing coming out I wont need to bother with

The Episode 1 Dewback bares more of a resemblance to the original ANH Deback than the SE Dewback.

darthsatan · Oct 13, 2011

pohatu771 said:
Does anyone have a highly-detailed picture illustrating the differences? For how much screen time they have in Episode I (which I can't even remember), it seems odd that they didn't re-use the ANH SE model.

Accurate SE ep.4 Dewback: Rebelscum.com: Photo Archive

Accurate original Dewback: Rebelscum.com: Photo Archive

Accurate ep.1 Dewback: Rebelscum.com: Photo Archive

bobachett · Oct 13, 2011

I absolutely hate the ep. I dewbacks...I've always thought of them as the 1997 version even when they were just background props and nothing more...

Idpullthecurtain · Oct 13, 2011

MysterioMaximus said:
Now that's what I'd like to see. I know the difference between the original ANH and the EP1, but I thought the SE and EP1 were the same.

Have a look in the legacy section from back in 09. It was discussed heavily back then I remember pictures and comparisons in that thread.

LordStarscream · Oct 13, 2011

So would it be safe to assume this is a Walmart exclusive since it promotes walmart.com on the back?

Spookymufu · Oct 13, 2011

I like my POTF dewback, I put the new sandtrooper on the old dewback and tossed the "new" dewback in the closet where it's collecting dust

tanksmasher · Oct 13, 2011

At first I thought the new dewback had a smaller head than the last but they are indeed the same.

JohnSilence · Oct 13, 2011

hmm funny how the Sideshow Dewback is posed nearly the same as the POTF2 Dewback.

medic62812 · Oct 13, 2011

Revanfan1 said:
Maybe it's a "Tatooine set." 1 of 2 is Bantha and 2 of 2 is Dewback.

no, it looks like they are walmart exclusives and the vulture droid is 1 of 2

John_Solo · Oct 13, 2011

I will never, ever like any style of dewback other than the Star Wars '77 version. That Kenner toy and the accompanying promotional materials are too deeply ingrained.

Which is a long way of saying, "No thanks. Enjoy, imaginary audience Lucasfilm thinks will be showing up for this fiasco."

theflicker · Oct 14, 2011

I keep forgetting how nice the POTF2 dewback is. I never opened mine.

Trooper31 · Oct 14, 2011

This is an interesting surprise. I have 2 of the Legacy ones, but if the price is right, I might pick up another.

GNT · Oct 14, 2011

I missed the last release so this is a plus, if it shows up here I'll pick one up

Trooper31 · Oct 14, 2011

It's a great beast and I highly recommend it. I understand the inaccuracies, but it's too cool to pass up.

Rukh · Oct 14, 2011

Trooper31 said:
It's a great beast and I highly recommend it. I understand the inaccuracies, but it's too cool to pass up.

Yeah, I have to agree with this. I managed to get the Legacy version from a fellow scummer so I can pass on this one.

Wookie_inked · Oct 14, 2011

they're giant awesome lizards! I don't care if the Ep 1 version was different than the ANH SE design onscreen, I also don't mind the wires got crossed in the release of the last giant lizard toy. I'll buy this one because I missed it last time.

Idpullthecurtain · Oct 14, 2011

I dont think any wires got crossed or anything was a mistake. I remember a lot of discussion about this back in '09 when it first came out. Outcome was that this Ep1 look is the "official" look for a dewback in Star Wars now. For whatever reason Lucasfilm altered the look slightly when CGI'ing it for TPM. And that is now to be used everywhere. The fact that they havent gone back and changed the EPIV Dewback yet doesnt mean that they wont. I dont think we have seen any in TCW, but I guess when we do they will look like this. That was pretty much what the conclusion was, I dont know where it all came from, but it all still there in the Legacy forum.
Besides hasnt anyone watched "Anatomy of a Dewback" on the BluRay, maybe it discusses it all there?

Wookie_inked · Oct 14, 2011

ahhh okay

that makes perfect sense to me

EmperorPalpitate · Oct 14, 2011

Never got the first one, so I may pick this up. Just as long as it's not the same ridiculous price WalMart was asking before; $32.99:greedy_dollars:

Rama · Oct 14, 2011

I missed this the first time around...and seeing as it is a Wal-Mart exclusive I'll probably miss it again. Not cause I don't have a Wal-Mart, but because Wal-Mart only seems to stock exclusives in 1 out of 250 stores for some reason. And if I am just getting the Dewback and no figure I'd much rather have vintage packaging.

pohatu771 · Oct 14, 2011

Idpullthecurtain said:
I dont think any wires got crossed or anything was a mistake. I remember a lot of discussion about this back in '09 when it first came out. Outcome was that this Ep1 look is the "official" look for a dewback in Star Wars now. For whatever reason Lucasfilm altered the look slightly when CGI'ing it for TPM. And that is now to be used everywhere. The fact that they havent gone back and changed the EPIV Dewback yet doesnt mean that they wont. I dont think we have seen any in TCW, but I guess when we do they will look like this. That was pretty much what the conclusion was, I dont know where it all came from, but it all still there in the Legacy forum.
Besides hasnt anyone watched "Anatomy of a Dewback" on the BluRay, maybe it discusses it all there?

I watched Anatomy of a Dewback last night...

Basically, it came down to "you can barely see the Dewback in A New Hope," so making them match perfectly wasn't a big concern. I still haven't seen any photos comparing the three versions - just photos of the toys, which are hardly a definitive source.