I might be wrong on this, but wasn't that Luke already a year old the first time he came out with the X Wing? Just a re-release from the (SDCC?) 3 pack?
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I might be wrong on this, but wasn't that Luke already a year old the first time he came out with the X Wing? Just a re-release from the (SDCC?) 3 pack?
So you’re saying we should have had Lt. Callahan a year ago?
Yes, you are correct. That Luke pilot was from the 3 pack, but my point was they released him on a single card, as well as the first re-release of the Red 5 X-Wing. They have him coming out again, as well as the X-Wing again. Hasbro knew they were going to release the E-Wing, so why not shuffle a figure or two around and get Callahan out so she's available when the ship is released, instead of 6 months later?
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Really wish Hasbro would consider doing alternate cardback releases (in the basic assortment or fan channel) for these exclusive pack-in figures. This is a nice Kenner tribute, but unless you buy large vehicles, you don't have access to it. Still patiently waiting for Merrick as well, lol...
At the very least it would be nice if they reissued them uncarded, in either a window box similar to the Shriek Hawks set, or in a plain white box, like the recent rebel pilots 4-pack. In fact, when they first pipelined that pilots set, I thought for sure they were going to reissue Merrick there. The set could have also had another blue squadron pilot, and a couple of the unmade ANH pilots. Oh well.
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Yeah I'm still disappointed we didn't get some pilots from the films that we're missing. I still like the set, adds a lot of variety, but they really needed to clear the decks on a few guys. Still need to cross off Theron Nett and Horton Salm from the OT, I give good odds for getting Carson and even Trapper. Any other new media pilots are gravy.
Given the limited release schedule, I don't think I'd rather have her over anyone from the show that we've already gotten. But then again, they could have just held the ship back, too. Especially since it was a surprise release, I don't think too many people would have minded.
So you’re saying we should have had Lt. Callahan a year ago?
I do wonder how early they started working on her. Not that I think she had a bigger role in the show initially or anything like that.
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Ideally, pack-in figures with vehicles and playsets would be bagged, saving the carded release for the masses that don't want either of those. Hasbro drops carded figures in these sets now because they know the OCD among many collectors will result in a vehicle purchase just to have a complete carded collection - it's sorta shady in my opinion, though some think it's a bonus, when they actually want the vehicle. I prefer the product assortments from previous years, where the figures were loose inside the packaging. That said, Hasbro had a bad track record of repacking exclusive pack-ins during those past lines as well.
^ that's kind of how I feel it should be done simply because if they card it for the vehicle pack-in it makes it a bit more of a chore to reissue with some fans not wanting theirs to lose value, whatever that means. That said, the perk of including a carded version with vehicles/playset is that you can sell it off easily if you're not into it. Just as I have done with most previous pack-ins, as it helps offset the price tag. Definitely pros and cons to both. But that's why I feel they should do alternat card art as well as possibly the number, like adding a letter to either version.
I wouldn't mind a reissue of Antoc carded in the main line, likely go down better with MOC collectors, but I'd be just as pleased with a multipack of some kind. Whether it's Pulse 4-pk or one like the recent Amazon Mandalorian 4-pk, preferably the latter as those retailer items tend to get better detail work than the white box packs. That said, the current X-Wing set turned out fairly nice. But with a window box collectors can choose to keep it MIB or open. If I were to pick what to do, I'd go that route but instead of all four Pilots I'd include Galen Marek, maybe a couple trooper types that could utilize reuse.
Incidentally, Raddas and Eadu Cassian could share legs. And Baze and Bodhi's jumpsuits could probably also be reused somewhere at some point, especially now with separately sculpted armor bits like Cobb.
That said, I do feel they need another Pilot four pack to cover a few more Rogue One characters. And having Antoc as a part of it fills that "Commander" slot.
I wouldn't mind a reissue of Antoc carded in the main line, likely go down better with MOC collectors, but I'd be just as pleased with a multipack of some kind. Whether it's Pulse 4-pk or one like the recent Amazon Mandalorian 4-pk, preferably the latter as those retailer items tend to get better detail work than the white box packs. That said, the current X-Wing set turned out fairly nice. But with a window box collectors can choose to keep it MIB or open. If I were to pick what to do, I'd go that route but instead of all four Pilots I'd include Galen Marek, maybe a couple trooper types that could utilize reuse.
Incidentally, Raddas and Eadu Cassian could share legs. And Baze and Bodhi's jumpsuits could probably also be reused somewhere at some point, especially now with separately sculpted armor bits like Cobb.
That said, I do feel they need another Pilot four pack to cover a few more Rogue One characters. And having Antoc as a part of it fills that "Commander" slot.
The fact that mid-size vehicles are now hitting the $100 mark, is probably why Hasbro tries to sweeten the pot by including an exclusive, carded figure. It’s also a clever, if not manipulative way to get some people to buy at least two. Hell, it worked on me! Similar sized vehicles only cost around $30-$40 back in the TSC/TAC/TLC eras. When the vehicles themselves weren’t cost prohibitive for most collectors, there was no need to entice people with a carded or exclusive figure, so I feel the days of bagged pack-in figures is over.
The Slave I from BoBF was the rare exception, but if you recall, the carded version of that particular Boba hit shelves only a few months later, which tells me they were being planned around the same time, and throwing a loose Boba in with his ship was likely a last minute decision when the realized how much they were going to have to charge for a repainted vehicle that many people already owned.
The Slave I from BoBF was the rare exception, but if you recall, the carded version of that particular Boba hit shelves only a few months later, which tells me they were being planned around the same time, and throwing a loose Boba in with his ship was likely a last minute decision when the realized how much they were going to have to charge for a repainted vehicle that many people already owned.
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My solution for the Merrick figure was finding a deal and buying another set. I like the ship enough to justify getting another one, and the price was about what a carded figure was selling for at the time. I think it was around $80.
The first E-wing I received has undergone the Strobeeone treatment & posed for some pics.
If anyone missed the breakdown pic I posted of the E-wing completely disassembled it is here.
Here E is…
A shot with an out of box E-wing for comparison
Most of the vehicle was only weathered & detailed with some areas completely repainted. Repainted areas shown here include the fuselage side detailing, fuselage rear top detail, wing front edge, engine intakes, wingtip cannon sections, inner wing cannons, landing gear, & the cockpit…
Cockpit close up…
Repainted areas - fuselage rear top plate & storage area, backside detail, wing back edge, thruster cones, wingtip cannon sections
Repainted areas - fuselage rear & rear underside detail, wing back edges, engine thrusters, landing gears, wingtip cannon sections
Underside with landing gear retracted & bay doors closed. Repainted areas - fuselage rear underside detail, engine sections, wingtip cannon sections, inner wing mounted cannons
Underside with landing gear deployed. In addition to areas in the previous pic repainted areas include landing gears, landing gear bays, & inner sides of bay doors
Close up of landing gear bay with gear retracted
Comped image showing backside detail
Comped image showing rear close up
Comped image showing front & side detail along with fixed ‘closed’ canopy
More glamour shots coming.
As for the canopy fix, I wrapped some wide rubber bands at the top middle & bottom of the canopy. Rather than over tightening the bands so they wouldn’t distort the canopy, I wrapped them tightening until the canopy sat where it was closed & then tightened one more twist/loop. I then used a heat gun on low heat directing the heat to the frame corners (where the sides & top meet) & the front edge. I applied heat for 10 minutes where the plastic felt noticeably warmer. I then let it sit for 24 hours.
If anyone missed the breakdown pic I posted of the E-wing completely disassembled it is here.
Here E is…
A shot with an out of box E-wing for comparison
Most of the vehicle was only weathered & detailed with some areas completely repainted. Repainted areas shown here include the fuselage side detailing, fuselage rear top detail, wing front edge, engine intakes, wingtip cannon sections, inner wing cannons, landing gear, & the cockpit…
Cockpit close up…
Repainted areas - fuselage rear top plate & storage area, backside detail, wing back edge, thruster cones, wingtip cannon sections
Repainted areas - fuselage rear & rear underside detail, wing back edges, engine thrusters, landing gears, wingtip cannon sections
Underside with landing gear retracted & bay doors closed. Repainted areas - fuselage rear underside detail, engine sections, wingtip cannon sections, inner wing mounted cannons
Underside with landing gear deployed. In addition to areas in the previous pic repainted areas include landing gears, landing gear bays, & inner sides of bay doors
Close up of landing gear bay with gear retracted
Comped image showing backside detail
Comped image showing rear close up
Comped image showing front & side detail along with fixed ‘closed’ canopy
More glamour shots coming.
As for the canopy fix, I wrapped some wide rubber bands at the top middle & bottom of the canopy. Rather than over tightening the bands so they wouldn’t distort the canopy, I wrapped them tightening until the canopy sat where it was closed & then tightened one more twist/loop. I then used a heat gun on low heat directing the heat to the frame corners (where the sides & top meet) & the front edge. I applied heat for 10 minutes where the plastic felt noticeably warmer. I then let it sit for 24 hours.
Take my money
@Strobeeone Mate, that looks awesome!
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World of difference, it went from looking like a toy to looking like an actual spaceship. Beautiful job on that, @Strobeeone as has become your custom of taking things to another level.
Heck yeah. @Strobeeone does such a great job I’m inspired to try something like that also. If I were to try that though, it would look like one of my kids spilled ink over my E-Wing. I’ll just be content with looking at his pics and admiring his work.
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Impressive. You should make a tutorial video.
Wow, what a difference! I guess if Hasbro would have done this good of a paint job it likely would have actually cost $130.
With it looking like that, I don't think too many people would have been scared off by the extra $30.
Beautiful work, as always, Strobee!
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Amazing work! How many hours did the project take? Would also enjoy seeing/reading about your process. Again great work, and I think a professional weathering job like yours would add way more than 30 bucks to the oob cost!
Amazing work! How many hours did the project take? Would also enjoy seeing/reading about your process. Again great work, and I think a professional weathering job like yours would add way more than 30 bucks to the oob cost!
100%. Meticulous work like his would add another $100 to the cost, easily. Hasbro does (or used to do) very quick and dirty washes to their TVC vehicles. Ones that probably involved large brushes, a handful of quick swipes, some equally quick wipes, and then done. They weren't disassembling all the parts and then getting into every nook and cranny with the finesse and attention to detail that Strobee uses. Not to mention the fact that he's not just doing washes, but intricate dry brushing and panel line work as well. If Hasbro were to do that, the E-wing would have started at $200, which likely would have priced many collectors out. I'll be going the quick and dirty route when I get around to weathering mine, but I love admiring Strobee's work from afar.
Bossk's bounty just reviewed it, nice to see a side-by-side comparison with Antoc's X-Wing to give perspective on size.
I see Mysterio sold his miscarded K4 for $600. Congrats, dude! That’s a good chunk of change to go toward your barge fund. Good thing you didn’t open it, eh?
That's great news. Congrats Mysterio!I see Mysterio sold his miscarded K4 for $600. Congrats, dude! That’s a good chunk of change to go toward your barge fund. Good thing you didn’t open it, eh?
A stand is showing up on eBay for the E-wing. I've bought from this seller in the past and the stands are great. I picked up ones for a Vintage Y-wing, BMF, and the Black Series Snowspeeder. and all of them are really nice quality.
Nice styling, but a bit too high sitting for my taste. I'd also prefer it be more angular nose down starboard side up slightly.
It does have the option to change the display angle.
Got my 'preparing to ship' email from Pulse, so this should be arriving on UK shores soon!
My E-Wing from Pulse finally shipped. I’m looking forward to getting it this week. I’m happy extra stock was made available.
I worry about how narrow the base of the display is. Any sense how well any of these will hold up to being jostled?
Snap! ..with this & the Ghost i'm going to be busy weathering and painting this Christmas
Can't speak to this particular stand but of the 3 I have, I've not had a ship fall in the 2 years since I bought them. One of those stands is for the Black Series 6in scale Snowspeeder. The base looks similar to the E-wing stand and I've not had issues with the hulking chunk of plastic. I even have the ship banked to the side and it's still sturdy.
I went to order this today with the 25% off deals running. It is sold out... Hoped to get it for the droid than pawn the ship. Granted all these pics make the ship look pretty awesome. Maybe they'll come back in stock at some point.
In retrospect I should have bought one during their last sale just cuz. I just don't envision myself ever displaying more than one and I don't need to slowly slip into becoming a hoarder.
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I wouldn't trust that guy with a broken tricycle, let alone a top-of-the-line starfighter.
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