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May 25, 2007 |
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DAY 2: HASBRO
PRESENTATION The Unleashed Battle Packs will also continue with some highlights being the Mygeeto and Mace Windu Clone Battalion and the Battle Droid set was pretty slick as well. Although I’ve never been a big fan of the Star Wars Transformers, the Death Star/Vader was pretty amazing but probably second to the AT-AT that will be hitting this fall.
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What’s new at Hasbro? The answer to that is quite a
bit but a quick summary will help shed a little bit of light on what
is to come. The presentation began with the newest waves of Galactic
Heroes that will also continue with the cinema scenes and vehicles
this fall. The Cantina band and encounter will be available at
Wal-Mart only. Fans will also be thrilled with the Battle for Naboo
and Hoth sets that will be Toys R Us Exclusives. The Assault on the
Death Star and Jabba’s Palace will be Target Exclusives, so the
distribution will be two per store.
The T.A.C.
collection will have many highlights this year. The 3.75" line will not be forgotten. Wave 4, 5,
6 and 7 should provide the equal balance Hasbro is continuing to
strive towards. The goal of keeping both collectors and kids happy
is quite the challenge. However I think you’ll see the McQuarrie
Vader, as well as old Ralph himself will certainly keep die hard
purists happy. However I think fans will really appreciate the many
sets of Comic Packs that will include many of the most wanted by
collectors. The Separation of Twins will be back, with a comic as
well as Boba Fett with Sarlacc goo and Death Star Droid will be
exclusive to Wal-Mart but the biggest news might have been the
confirmation of Commander Keller and Galactic Marine. However the
cry for vehicles has been answered as well with the General Grievous
Starfighter and AT-TP. The Starfighter even fits the General as the
AT-TP will be able to hold three figures! The Comic-Con Exclusives
of Obi-Wan and Yoda and the Steath Scout Trooper will both be
hitting this summer along with the concept series art Grievous. The
Y-Wing with Lt. Lapira and astromech will also be Toys R Us
exclusives along with the 181st TIE Interceptor. However I think the
biggest giraffe exclusive might be the Jedi Starfighter with
Hyperspace ring. This almost makes us ask, why not do it right the
first time?
There was also the presentation of
the winner of the spring loaded lightsaber Youtube challenge as Lee
Vehe really did hit a home run with hit submission. The one of a
kind lightsaber was delivered to him personally by the Hasbro brass.
They really did save the best for last as it was revealed they will
produce an exclusive R2-KT figure to honor Katie Johnson. While her
time on this earth was too short, her spirit will live on forever.
There is also going to be a 100,000 dollar donation courtesy of
Hasbro and Lucasfilm. This was without a doubt a serious class-A
move by Hasbro and I think the recognition the Legion receives is
well deserved. It only makes me more proud to be a part of this
great community and hobby. So what’s new from Hasbro? A bright
future!
