Hasbro wants our Questions:

[Major fett]

Actually on the AT-TE issue along with the Turbo Tank Hasbro has stated if it has a role in the new animated series it's very possible, so I say lets petition LFL to have both of these vehicles featured in the series!
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Questions:
1. Since you release random Clones and Battle Packs of Clones that are based on your imagination and not featured in the movie, case in point Mace Windu's Battalion, are you considering doing a repaint of Cody to match the 442nd Siege Battalion clones as their commander? if so I would welcome it as well as any more Clones you come out with that has that awesome SA sculpt!

2. Would you ever consider doing female Imperial officers? I can't say I ever saw them on screen but they would be a great addition to the Imperial lineup as well as be equal opportunity employers!

3. Do you forsee new Jedi figures getting made such as Bultar Swan, Joclad Danva, Roth-Del Masona or any minor characters that appears in the saga, if so how soon?

4. I realy like the different flavors of Jedi Starfighters you've been creating especially Vader's, my favorite is the ROTS body style so unfortunately I'll be passing on Kit Fisto's and Seasee Tiin's JSF. I would however like for these repaints to continue and wonder if you plan to release one for Aalya Secura(it was in the comic Obssesion), Yoda, or any other Jedi?

[Jaing Skirata]

2. With the anouncment that we are finally getting a Sith Infiltrator, and a V-Wing, can we expect a General Grievous Starfighter anytime soon? I'm sure it would fit in the $19.99 price point as well as be more popular than his wheelbike that I did not get, they did have the same amount of screen time after all and you made that.

I think was was already answered.. let me see...

From thejawa.com

2) I can't wait to get my hands on the recently confirmed Sith Infiltrator and V-wing starfighters in the '07 vehicle line. How many ships are scheduled for the line and will General Grevious's Fighter be among them as well?

Those are the two new ships for next year.  The Grievous fighter is nice and on our wish list, but is not slated for next year.

[Jaing Skirata]

Either a 3 part, one question or 3 questions....

Is the Utapau Airborne Trooper going to have the same face under the mask as the Galactic Marine or the Mace Windu Trooper; Will the 41st Elite Trooper have the flip up visor like the Scout Trooper from the EP VI Tin (I can't see why you'd make such a great figure and not market it in the 30th Ann. series); finally, will we see a V-19 Torrent (from the Clone Wars animated series I) in 2008 or 2009?

[Major fett]

Either a 3 part, one question or 3 questions....

Is the Utapau Airborne Trooper going to have the same face under the mask as the Galactic Marine or the Mace Windu Trooper; Will the 41st Elite Trooper have the flip up visor like the Scout Trooper from the EP VI Tin (I can't see why you'd make such a great figure and not market it in the 30th Ann. series); finally, will we see a V-19 Torrent (from the Clone Wars animated series I) in 2008 or 2009?

I think the Airborne Trooper will probably have tha same head as the one in Mace Wundu BP for the simple fact it's the same figure just different paint, right?

[Jaing Skirata]

Either a 3 part, one question or 3 questions....

Is the Utapau Airborne Trooper going to have the same face under the mask as the Galactic Marine or the Mace Windu Trooper; Will the 41st Elite Trooper have the flip up visor like the Scout Trooper from the EP VI Tin (I can't see why you'd make such a great figure and not market it in the 30th Ann. series); finally, will we see a V-19 Torrent (from the Clone Wars animated series I) in 2008 or 2009?

Apparantly someoen at scum had a similar question. Here is Hasbro's answer...

Rebelscum: Is the upcoming 41st Elite Trooper going to be the flip-visor version from the Tins or simply the "regular" VTSC version?

Hasbro: It's going to be the regular VTSC version.

What a missed opportunity on their behalf. I can't fathom spending 30 clams to get another flip visor Scout Trooper for a custom. Guess I'm S.O.L.

Also, I think the Airborne Trooper will likely have the same head as the Mace Windu version. It makes the most sense.

So, my question has now been altered to be...

Will we see a V-19 Torrent (from the Clone Wars animated series I) in 2008 or 2009?

[Darth Spice]

THE latest:

In 2007 or 2008, are we going to see any Star Wars Legacy figures? We'd love to see a Darth Talon, Darth Kryat, Cade Skywalker, Delialah Blue and mostly the new Stormies and Imperial Knights.

Not in 2007, since the comic pack line was "put to bed" before we knew about Legacy. But there's a high likelihood we'll see a couple figures in 2008.

How about a Shark-deco ARC-170?

We do have on in the Titanium line. If you mean how about a 3-3/4" one?  It's on the list of "wouldn't it be cool" but nothing is locked down yet.

What about 3 3/4" Fem Trooper (Female Stormtrooper) or female Imperial officers?

We will probably be doing a female Imperial in the comic packs at some point, since there are some great characters there that we can work with and have storylines in which they play central roles.  However, female Stormtroopers just aren't a natural fit with anything so we will not be going there.  If female Stormies do appear in a future vehicle (such as TV, videogames, or comics) then we'll look at it.

[MonkeyCrumb]

Question:
Can we see pictures of the 2007 Basic asst 2nd wave now please? Think of it as an early holiday gift for the fans!

[Jaing Skirata]

THE latest:

In 2007 or 2008, are we going to see any Star Wars Legacy figures? We'd love to see a Darth Talon, Darth Kryat, Cade Skywalker, Delialah Blue and mostly the new Stormies and Imperial Knights.

Not in 2007, since the comic pack line was "put to bed" before we knew about Legacy. But there's a high likelihood we'll see a couple figures in 2008.

That's good to hear!

THE latest:


What about 3 3/4" Fem Trooper (Female Stormtrooper) or female Imperial officers?

We will probably be doing a female Imperial in the comic packs at some point, since there are some great characters there that we can work with and have storylines in which they play central roles.  However, female Stormtroopers just aren't a natural fit with anything so we will not be going there.  If female Stormies do appear in a future vehicle (such as TV, videogames, or comics) then we'll look at it.

Ummmm... check Star Wars Legacy #4... oh yeah and the pleathora of female fans worldwide who have spent bookoo $ to make that type of armor for themselnes... trust me Hasbro, they would fly off the pegs faster than any Stormie's ever made (as long as you did it right!).

[TAMER]

heres a question that needs to be addressed. why are the milenium falcon two packs thirty five bucks while the regular versions are 15 and are there plans to address this as I have not seen a single one sell at the two stores I frequent. clearance items these will be if they do not make them a little more affordable for parents.

[Mithel]

Will we ever see rebel tanks from Force Commander and Empire at War?  I'm asking because my imp walkers have my reb infantry out gunned.

[scalperhunter1]

We will probably be doing a female Imperial in the comic packs at some point, since there are some great characters there that we can work with and have storylines in which they play central roles.  However, female Stormtroopers just aren't a natural fit with anything so we will not be going there.  If female Stormies do appear in a future vehicle (such as TV, videogames, or comics) then we'll look at it.


Only a complete moron/s publically states that "female Stormtroopers aren't a natural fit with anything."
Don't the d**kheads at hasblo attend SW/Sci Fi conventions? If they do do they not pay attention to the costumers? Doesn't anyone at the we blow corporation pay attention to star Wars web sites and check out the photos that are posted?

This insane comment proves just how far out of touch hasbro really is with its customer base.   

[Jaing Skirata]

I absolutly agree! I know that female troopers would sell like hotcakes. If they were done right, I'd buy em up! I'd like to see them with and without ab armor (akin to what the real fem troopers have done with their custom armors). I'm eagerly awaiting my custom that I purchased on ebay to arrive.

[Hothchad]

Heres a question for hasbro:  What is the possibility of including lets say 3 different head sculps with figures like rebel troopers, imperial officers, foot soldiers, etc.  That way people that want army builders can get at least 3 different figures from one body.  All that would be need is to produce and retool the faces.  This should also increase sales for those types of figures.

[jokabofe]

Here's an even better idea: make all of these figures with the new style ball joint heads - and make sure they are all the same size. Then, release a package of extra, generic heads that will fit on any of the figures. This way, carded collectors won't bitch about having to buy 3 or 4 of the same figure for their collections. And anyone that wants to open their figures and play Dr. Frankenstein with the heads can do so.

It would be awesome to say the least, but I know it's never going to happen. Just an idea that I had.

Imagine the possibilities though: you could have just about any figure - X-Wing Pilots, Rebel Soldiers (Endor, Hoth, etc.), Rebel Officers, Naboo Security, Imperial Officers and Crew members... the list goes on. And with a replaceable head the possibilities would be endless.

[dustrho]

Dave, I love that idea of yours, but that's something the "kids" just won't want to have. You know that and Hasbro knows that. So, it'll never happen.

Thanks Hasbro! 

[jokabofe]

Yep, don't I know it. They could always make it available only through Hasbro's website or something like that so it doesn't take up shelf space, but like you said it'll never happen.

[Major fett]

heres a question that needs to be addressed. why are the milenium falcon two packs thirty five bucks while the regular versions are 15 and are there plans to address this as I have not seen a single one sell at the two stores I frequent. clearance items these will be if they do not make them a little more affordable for parents.

Actually Tamer these will be about $15 at WM or Target for black friday, I don't remenber wich store though.
Hope that helps somewhat.

[jedibrian77]

Question: What does Hasbro do to try to avoid peg warmers? For example, when you made the Lushros Dophine figure, which has been a peg warmer for about 6 months now, you had to know that this would not be an extremely popular figure among kids or collectors so why did Hasbro make so many of them and how will this issue be rectified in the future?

[Master Frank]

Question: What does Hasbro do to try to avoid peg warmers? For example, when you made the Lushros Dophine figure, which has been a peg warmer for about 6 months now, you had to know that this would not be an extremely popular figure among kids or collectors so why did Hasbro make so many of them and how will this issue be rectified in the future?

Anyone else here think it would be fun taking turns answering these questions?

[dtityus]

How about hasbro making a new skiff? One a little larger and has the feature of C-3po and R2 d2 with the clamps that picked them up in the  movie?
Wouldn't that be cool?

[Darth Spice]

The Latest:

1. Since you release random Clones and Battle Packs of Clones that are based on your imagination and not featured in the movie, case in point Mace Windu's Battalion, are you considering doing a repaint of Cody to match the 442nd Siege Battalion clones as their commander? if so I would welcome it as well as any more Clones you come out with that has that awesome SA sculpt!

We would not redo Cody to match, because Cody needs to maintain his on-screen personna.  Glad you like the clones…we were glad to have the Lucasfilm reference for these.  We like them a lot and glad you do too!


2. I realy like the different flavors of Jedi Starfighters you've been creating especially Vader's, my favorite is the ROTS body style so unfortunately I'll be passing on Kit Fisto's and Seasee Tiin's JSF. I would however like for these repaints to continue and wonder if you plan to release one for Aalya Secura(it was in the comic Obssesion), Yoda, or any other Jedi?

Ayla's Starfighter in Obsession is awesome, and we'll probably get to it sometime, but for now we're going to take it easy a bit on the Starfighters.  But we'll be back to it at some point….that EpII and EpIII Starfighters are great vehicles.

3. Can we see pictures of the 2007 Basic asst 2nd wave now please? Think of it  as an early holiday gift for the fans!

They will be available soon….just not yet.  Sorry!

4. Will we ever see rebel tanks from Force Commander and Empire at War?

Probably not, unfortunately, at least in 3-3/4". Titanium is a better possibility but not confirmed.

[Mithel]

Aw, thx for using my question, I just wish it had a more positive answer.   

[Major fett]

The Latest:

1. Since you release random Clones and Battle Packs of Clones that are based on your imagination and not featured in the movie, case in point Mace Windu's Battalion, are you considering doing a repaint of Cody to match the 442nd Siege Battalion clones as their commander? if so I would welcome it as well as any more Clones you come out with that has that awesome SA sculpt!

We would not redo Cody to match, because Cody needs to maintain his on-screen personna.  Glad you like the clones…we were glad to have the Lucasfilm reference for these.  We like them a lot and glad you do too!

That's funny they did not mention any type of commander planned for this legion, maybe we wont be getting one. If so I think I'll customize one!

[Artoo]

We've got (getting) a Delta Squad set, now how about a Omega Squad set w/ the troops & Etain Tur-Murkan & atleast 1 other character from the novels? The books are popular & these would sell well.

[Major fett]

Do you ever plan on releasing an Imperial Officer in black kind of like the Vintage figure, not the jumpsuited version from POTJ. You could possibly use the Moff Jerjerrod sculpt molded in black?  They are in the movie and haven't had one since the vintage days.

[Jaing Skirata]

We've got (getting) a Delta Squad set, now how about a Omega Squad set w/ the troops & Etain Tur-Murkan & atleast 1 other character from the novels? The books are popular & these would sell well.

Yeah, how bout that. but hey Artoo... if you want to see some badass Omega Squad troops and some badass Null ARC's, check out my customs page...

http://www.sandtroopers.com/customs/rc1138/

[darth havok]

is there any chance we'll see a evolutions darth vader without a removeable helmet? its the best vader figure by a mile and would be even better if it was released with a new head sculpt come on hasbro this is a great idea!!!

[Jaing Skirata]

Are we ever going to see a Clone Blaze Trooper and a Clone Assassin Trooper from the Ep III game?

[darthdan]

Nice custom work rc1138!!!   Very nice detail.  I especially like the darth  whatsername chick from the new comics.  Did you paint over ayala secura for that one?

[Jaing Skirata]

Nice custom work rc1138!!!   Very nice detail.  I especially like the darth  whatsername chick from the new comics.  Did you paint over ayala secura for that one?

Thanks, I'll answer in my link under the customs thread so as not to get confusion going.