Phoenix Board # 195: Mandalorian Season 2, Face Masks and TVC Offerings

Ares_X · Jul 23, 2020

BBTS has an EFX Stormtrooper wearable helmet available for pre-order.

$269.99 (Not a horrid price)

This was supposedly taken from the original molds, which means it will be the wonky, asymmetrical version. Personally, I prefer the symmetrical version with the molded vents that Hasbro created, but if you want it to be authentic to the OT, this may work for you.

Ares_X · Jul 23, 2020

Slave_1 said:
Sith Jet Trooper @ Amazon is up.

Amazon.com: Funko Pop! Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker - Sith Jet Trooper, Summer Convention Exclusive: Toys & Games

Amazon.com: Funko Pop! Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker - Sith Jet Trooper, Summer Convention Exclusive: Toys & Games

www.amazon.com

Since I already have a Pop! Sith Trooper and this one doesn't do a lot for me and I am trying to slow my Pop! buying down, I am going to pass on this one. It's just getting so out of hand.

Ares_X · Jul 23, 2020

And on that Pop! note, I have just ordered two of these cupcake display stands to try out for displaying Pop! figures. They're normally $32.99 and they are marked down to $16.66 with FREE returns (if they don't work out). The shelves are 4" from each other, so it could be a close fit, but I figure it's worth trying out. I could also use it for Galactic Heroes or the mini helmets that came out years ago or any number of things.

Ares_X · Jul 23, 2020

If you're interested in the Hot Toys Clone Wars Anakin, apparently there's going to be a Deluxe version with STAP available as well.

Slave_1 · Jul 23, 2020

Looks like just a prototype right now and I do like the character Babu, but I just think there are so many other SW busts that could be made instead of this.

"This C-3PO mini bust is inspired by The Rise of Skywalker and features the lovable mechanic Babu Frik. It is hard to tell from the angle of the image but the back of the head will be open. We were told by Diamond Select Toys that the color scheme of C-3PO will be movie accurate, so expect a metallic-like finish."

Ares_X · Jul 23, 2020

Slave_1 said:
Looks like just a prototype right now and I do like the character Babu, but I just think there are so many other SW busts that could be made instead of this.

I actually like the idea of this bust. I wouldn't have minded a larger version of Babu Frik, but I'm guessing they wanted to keep it to the same 1:6 scale of the other mini busts. I wonder if 3PO will have red eyes. Hopefully he has a bunch of wires coming out of the back of his head. It looks like the back panel to his head has been removed.

Ares_X · Jul 23, 2020

A few of the sites are announcing that the Millennium Falcon will be up for pre-order again tomorrow at 10am EST in limited quantities. Dammit! I took tomorrow off work and was going to try and sleep in a bit longer than that. GOOD LUCK to any of you attempting this.

AaylaSecurasMan · Jul 23, 2020

I am passing on the Smuggler's run BMF, I am happy with the Legacy one.

Ares_X · Jul 23, 2020

I just received an email from Target showing the Galaxies Edge items. It takes you this page and states "Pre-order access granted", yet all the good collectible stuff as we know is sold out. Nice going Target Marketing department.

AaylaSecurasMan · Jul 23, 2020

Ares_X said:
I just received an email from Target showing the Galaxies Edge items. It takes you this page and states "Pre-order access granted", yet all the good collectible stuff as we know is sold out. Nice going Target Marketing department.

Maybe they are going live tomorrow at 7 AM?

Ground_Trooper · Jul 23, 2020

If theaters ever open back up this would be a must-do way to see a movie.

Innovative Movie Theater in Paris Resembles the Galactic Senate from ‘Star Wars’

Oma Cinema has unveiled a new movie theater design heading to Paris that is giving off some ‘Star Wars’ prequel vibes.

movieweb.com

Ares_X · Jul 24, 2020

I got the Millennium Falcon!!! WOO HOO!!!

I figure it's a no lose scenario... First off I get $20 off with the red card. It's a pre-order, so I can cancel at anytime. Since it's a red card order, I get free shipping and if for any reason I decide I don't want it, I can return it to the store and no loss on my part.

UPDATE: 1 hour later and the Falcon is still available. It looks like there's a limit of two per order, but I don't see anything stopping from placing a second order. It also doesn't look like there's going to be a shortage of these. I just wished they would've added more of Captain Cardinal and maybe that Pop! Droid. I kind of like him.

Ares_X · Jul 24, 2020

AaylaSecurasMan said:
Maybe they are going live tomorrow at 7 AM?

Nope. The other sold out items are not available. Just the Falcon.

Ares_X · Jul 24, 2020

Ground_Trooper said:
If theaters ever open back up this would be a must-do way to see a movie.

Innovative Movie Theater in Paris Resembles the Galactic Senate from ‘Star Wars’

Oma Cinema has unveiled a new movie theater design heading to Paris that is giving off some ‘Star Wars’ prequel vibes.

movieweb.com

As long as I wouldn't have to share the pod with strangers, I'd be all over this. Just not sure it would work well if you came as only a couple and 12 other seats sat empty. Not that it matters since COVID is ruining everything.

bac · Jul 24, 2020

Ares_X said:
I got the Millennium Falcon!!! WOO HOO!!!

I figure it's a no lose scenario... First off I get $20 off with the red card. It's a pre-order, so I can cancel at anytime. Since it's a red card order, I get free shipping and if for any reason I decide I don't want it, I can return it to the store and no loss on my part.

Pretty much my exact logic.

Ares_X · Jul 24, 2020

The Millennium Falcon finally sold out at a bit after an hour.

bac · Jul 24, 2020

Ares_X said:
The Millennium Falcon finally sold out at a bit after an hour.

Awesome on two counts.

1) Folks had ample opportunity to order

2) It shows Target and Hasbro -- twice now -- that there's a retail market for higher end Star Wars TVC toys.

I have my Legacy Falcon sitting right next to the Barge at the moment. If you didn't know the prices you'd think they were comparable.

Can't wait to see what the HasLab is.

Ares_X · Jul 24, 2020

bac said:
Can't wait to see what the HasLab is.

Have you heard anything about when it's supposed to be announced? I kind of figured we would at least hear by this weekend.

bac · Jul 24, 2020

Ares_X said:
Have you heard anything about when it's supposed to be announced? I kind of figured we would at least hear by this weekend.

Hasbro said "August or September" in their announcement.

Marvel's current HasLab doesn't wrap up until the end of August.

I don't see Hasbro overlapping them with some crossover fan base.

My prediction for the TVC HasLab reveal is mid-September, especially if it's the Razor Crest to tie into S2 of The Mandalorian. We'll have seen the trailer by then.

Ares_X · Jul 24, 2020

bac said:
Hasbro said "August or September" in their announcement.

Marvel's current HasLab doesn't wrap up until the end of August.

I don't see Hasbro overlapping them with some crossover fan base.

My prediction for the TVC HasLab reveal is mid-September, especially if it's the Razor Crest to tie into S2 of The Mandalorian. We'll have seen the trailer by then.

I hadn't heard "August or September", but that's not too bad.

What makes you think it's going to be the Razor Crest? I'm definitely not opposed to it, but I hope they make it true to scale.

Slave_1 · Jul 24, 2020

Please get Hamill's likeness right GG!

bac · Jul 24, 2020

Ares_X said:
What makes you think it's going to be the Razor Crest? I'm definitely not opposed to it, but I hope they make it true to scale.

Not necessarily going to be, but could be. They could price it in the $300 range, have stretch goals like the carbonite blocks and a carded Baby Yoda, and it would be a hit.

The other options like Death Star and Blockade Runner are tougher sells imho. Mandalorian is simply hotter right now.

Truth be told I want it to be a Sandcrawler with attachments to switch between Mandalorian and movie modes. Stretch goals: muddy Mandalorian with Mudhorn egg, Kuill w/ship parts cart.

Ares_X · Jul 24, 2020

Sorry, but REALLY hoping it's not a Sandcrawler.

Not really wanting a Death Star either. especially if they try to shape it to look like the exterior of the Death Star.

Ares_X · Jul 24, 2020

I received shipping notice from HasbroPulse for my BS6 Plo Koon.

Slave_1 · Jul 24, 2020

Got my Maul bust(Crimson Dawn) from GG today #636/2000.

Slave_1 · Jul 24, 2020

Ares_X said:
I received shipping notice from HasbroPulse for my BS6 Plo Koon.

I got my BS6 Han in carbonite, Zuckuss and 4-Lom today from HP. Looks like my BS6 Plo Koon, (Geonosis Red)BD, and my BS6 Snowspeeder will be here early next week from EE.

Slave_1 · Jul 24, 2020

Got shipping notice for the Mandalorian Mythosaur Skull pin.

Ares_X · Jul 24, 2020

Slave_1 said:
Got shipping notice for the Mandalorian Mythosaur Skull pin.

So did I.

Nice display of the Mauls. I may break down and pick that one up at some point.

Ares_X · Jul 25, 2020

Now I received notice that my BS6 Obi-Wan, Anakin and Battle Droid have shipped. I don't get HasbroPulse. They ship everything separate. If they would get someone to handle their ordering/inventory system a bit better, they could see multiple items for the same customer were going to be ready to ship within days of each other and ship them all at the same time. They must lose a lot of money in shipping costs. Plus a lot of packaging is wasted.

Slave_1 · Jul 25, 2020

Ares_X said:
Now I received notice that my BS6 Obi-Wan, Anakin and Battle Droid have shipped. I don't get HasbroPulse. They ship everything separate. If they would get someone to handle their ordering/inventory system a bit better, they could see multiple items for the same customer were going to be ready to ship within days of each other and ship them all at the same time. They must lose a lot of money in shipping costs. Plus a lot of packaging is wasted.

Same thing here with EE 3 things coming all shipped separately with free shipping.

Slave_1 · Jul 25, 2020

Next up from GG Dark Rey, this could be cool if done right.

Ares_X · Jul 25, 2020

Slave_1 said:
Next up from GG Dark Rey, this could be cool if done right.

Personally I wished this whole part never made the final cut. It just didn't add anything to the story for me and seemed to interrupt the whole flow.

Kielbassa · Jul 25, 2020

Used the vacation time I had originally planned to take for SDCC to go camping for a couple days Instead, and got home to see my Hallmark probe droid ornament came today.

Slave_1 · Jul 25, 2020

Ares_X said:
Hey! Maybe. They're almost as large as a lightsaber, but that could be.

My BS6 Snowspeeder showed up early I got it today, very nice vehicle. The two cylindrical things you were talking about are definitely grenades one can be applied to each side of the cockpit with the others.

Ares_X · Jul 26, 2020

Slave_1 said:
My BS6 Snowspeeder showed up early I got it today, very nice vehicle. The two cylindrical things you were talking about are definitely grenades one can be applied to each side of the cockpit with the others.

Serious? I'll have to check that.

Ares_X · Jul 26, 2020

I have now received shipping notice from HasbroPulse on the BS6 Kit Fisto. So that's four figures all shipping separately.

I also received shipping notice from Amazon for the Pop! The Child (eating the frog). It arrives tomorrow.

UPDATE: Just found out I saved 49 cents on the Child Pop! due to Lowest Price Guarantee. WOO HOO!!!

Gsr0jedi · Jul 26, 2020

SDCC @ Home

Shop Bluefin Brands - the leading distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty, pop culture lifestyle, and hobby products.

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You can get the Bandai samurai SW figures 2 for $100. Not a bad price.

Ares_X · Jul 26, 2020

Gsr0jedi said:
SDCC @ Home

Shop Bluefin Brands - the leading distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty, pop culture lifestyle, and hobby products.

www.bluefinbrands.com

You can get the Bandai samurai SW figures 2 for $100. Not a bad price.

They may have changed it since you posted. I'm seeing them at $50 each. No second one required.

AaylaSecurasMan · Jul 26, 2020

I had an extra Yavin Luke (Like most people nowadays) and decided to customize a Yerka Mig (Cantina patron) here is the finished product. He is now ordering a drink from Wuher in my display.

The_Sith_Sense · Jul 27, 2020

I have the Vader, Maul, Stormtrooper, and Sand trooper, and spider-man samurai figures. They are pretty sweet. At that price I may add the snowtroooer and Jango.