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Any Chance we could get a thread or section for the new Force of Destiny figures? as 11 inch females they are actually 1/6th scale as most of my action collection Leias and Padmes are 11 inches.
You reckon the Chewbacca looks decent? :wtf:As a middle-aged guy, I don't have much interest in these FOD dolls - for the most part. The Chewbacca looks decent, however - it's tough to make a 12" flocked Chewie figure, and I like this version - though it still doesn't look much like Chewie in the film.
Well, though it doesn't look that screen-accurate, I definitely think this Chewie is far superior to most other 12" relatively inexpensive versions from Hasbro. The flocked Chewbacca from around 1997 looked like a stuffed animal, and the 1999/2000 12" Plastic Chewie looked awful.You reckon the Chewbacca looks decent? :wtf:
Might want to look its face again.......
Looks more like Bigfoot than Chewbacca.![]()
Still looks horrible to me and nothing at all like Chewbacca.Well, though it doesn't look that screen-accurate, I definitely think this Chewie is far superior to most other 12" relatively inexpensive versions from Hasbro. The flocked Chewbacca from around 1997 looked like a stuffed animal, and the 1999/2000 12" Plastic Chewie looked awful.
Sure, the more recent very expensive Hot Toys/Sideshow Chewie looks much better than the previous versions. But, this is in a whole other ball park due to the extreme expense of the figure.
It's obviously been done before during Episode I with the Padme Amidala line. This time, we're getting more than one character rather than redresses of the same character. My now teenage daughter is quite taken by this line, but we're still on the fence about acquiring another SW subline. We tried a similar thing with the Hunger Games figures when it was all the rave a couple years back, but as any parent of young girls would know, interests potentially shift time and time again.I'm all for Hasbro reaching out to different audiences, especially girls and female collectors - and promoting the strong female heroes of the SW universe.
Scaled to what though? Both BB8 and R2 look super tiny compared to these dolls....besides its a way to get a scaled BB8.
I would be all over a FOD Tonnika Sisters two-pack in a New York minute. However, I don't see a two-pack of dolls being produced before they ever make the actual action figures of these characters. The Tonnikas have been on SW fan's want(s) list since the 1990's, and it's my understanding that they haven't been made due to issues involving the actresses who played the sisters not signing over permission for their likenesses to be portrayed as figures. IIRC, one of the actresses has since passed, but the other is still alive & I'm sure that the families are somehow involved/aware of the situation. I don't see these figures ever being made because of this. Lflm./Disney is not going to fork over money to the actresses/families for "permission" to use their likenesses, especially given that there are plethora of other human characters/aliens/robots they can make figures from in all of the numerous films that don't involve likeness issues like this.personally I would love to see Female Jedi made particularly Shaak Ti and Aayla Secura. Tonnika Sisters would be a super cool unique choice. Yeah I know about the whole licensing problem but it's 40 years ago for goodness sake
I bought the 2 Leia's as she is my favorite SW Character as well as Resistance Base Rey. I'm hoping to pick up the ANH version of Leia once it hits retail. I bought 2 of the Endor version I can display her both in the combat fatigues and the Ewok Dress. I also untied her hair buns and let the hair fall gently around the figure to give her a closer representation of her Ewok dress look. not sure what I'm going to do with the second Ewok yet... Might try and customize him to make a completely different Ewok
I agree these figures are excellent. They obviously have the "doll" look going on, but also have an aesthetic that is attractive to collectors who appreciate detail. I will admit that I have a strong interest in collecting at least some of these, notably Sabine Wren & Leia in Hoth Outfit (my favorite Leia outfit from the OT). However, I will admit that my being a late 40's guy makes me a little leery of buying these (if asked, I know I could say these are gifts, however - LOL).These really are beautifully done and I love the overall look of this line. They are 'stylized', but not too much. A great balance to my eye - similar to how Hasbro nailed the look of the CW figs to match the aesthetic of the show. I am surprised there isn't more discussion here on these boards for these figs. I love 'em and the whole 'Forces of Destiny' project. I hope we get more! It would be great to get more FOD content/episodes as well.
Ah, I see I am not alone in our demographic! Ha! I do have 2 daughters myself (9 & 12 yo) and these are obvioulsy marketed towards them...but we enjoy all this stuff together. Since they were kids I taught them that SW is for everybody and if you're into it, be into it. 'Say it loud and say it proud' - And they live out that message. Luckily the community now has lots of folks like Ashley Einstein (Her Universe) and other who help expand fandom to all nooks and crannies of every demographic. SW has something for everyone (THANKS GL!). And just like my girls, I choose to enjoy what I enjoy, including these toys, even if they are 'dolls'.I agree these figures are excellent. They obviously have the "doll" look going on, but also have an aesthetic that is attractive to collectors who appreciate detail. I will admit that I have a strong interest in collecting at least some of these, notably Sabine Wren & Leia in Hoth Outfit (my favorite Leia outfit from the OT). However, I will admit that my being a late 40's guy makes me a little leery of buying these (if asked, I know I could say these are gifts, however - LOL).
Good points. I don't have any children, but do have younger relatives who are becoming big Star Wars fans. It's cool that SW fandom transcends ages, cultures, etc. I.e., I think the older fans like me (who were children when the OT was originally released to theaters) are now "passing on" the love of the films/franchise to the younger generation.Ah, I see I am not alone in our demographic! Ha! I do have 2 daughters myself (9 & 12 yo) and these are obvioulsy marketed towards them...but we enjoy all this stuff together. Since they were kids I taught them that SW is for everybody and if you're into it, be into it. 'Say it loud and say it proud' - And they live out that message. Luckily the community now has lots of folks like Ashley Einstein (Her Universe) and other who help expand fandom to all nooks and crannies of every demographic. SW has something for everyone (THANKS GL!). And just like my girls, I choose to enjoy what I enjoy, including these toys, even if they are 'dolls'.
BTW - if you are a fan of Hoth Leia, I hope you are starting to save NOW for that Hot Toys 1/6 scale Leia. THAT is a thing of beauty!!!
Based on the pics. of the figure I've seen online, I agree with you. This figure is getting a lot of undeserved hate. For a flocked Chewie at a relatively inexpensive retail price, this is a decent looking figure - the face is definitely "cartoonish", but that's the whole intent here.Saw Chewy in person for the first time at KMart tonight. Didn't get it, but may eventually. It was $32.99 I think. It's $32 on Amazon as well. It actually looks pretty good, and the face plate doesn't look so off and a different color than in pics.
There is a Kneesaa coming (along with porgs, Yoda, and Sabine and speeder bike)Given the cartoon nature of the dolls, It would work great as Kneesaa, from the Ewok cartoon. A grey paintjob and pink head scarf. Maybe even just paint the Wicket cowel and trim the front flap off.