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JDeck:
I just found out that Revell is re-releasing the AT-AT, Slave I, ARC-170, Republic cruiser, Jedi Starfighters Imperial Shuttle and Y-wing. However they seem to be expensive, meybe because they were just released, i dont know. I imagine it's a repaint like the Imperial Shuttle. I'm stoked about the AT-AT, I've been wanting another one for a while, but the prices were too high. I would like it better if they fixed the raised panel line issue, thats a huge drawback for me. It makes weathering pretty difficult.
Im not sure where they get the scale from, they claim the shuttle is 1/106, but according to my math it's closer to 1/144. Same with the AT-AT, they claim it's 1/53, but I had calculated it to be closer to 1/82. I guess it all depends on the resources.
Tamer:
Great news, off to share. Still wondering if I should pick up their AT-ACP kit. I am also still waiting on seeing how those Dragon versions (especially that big one) come off too.
JDeck:
The AT-ACT doesn't look bad for 20 bucks, I might get one someday. When the AT-ACT came out I was hoping they would release the AT-AT, so that's awesome. I think they're availible in the UK, I couldn't help ordering one online. I dont know if I payed too much or not, but it was certainly cheaper than they were before the re-release.
As for Dragon, man, those guys are irritating me. For over a year they've been sending out teasers, with no release date. They keep stringing you along saying we will announce the release dates soon. If Hasbro did that, an angry mob of Star Wars fans would riot in the streets. Until I actually see them for sale, I'm not giving my hopes up.
Tamer:
I probably ought to hit eBay up and get one too. I am seriously lacking in many of the model AT-ATs. I am thinking on a focus change for my collection so this might be where I head. I will never swear off Imperials, the Battle of Hoth, or especially AT-ATs!
JDeck:
I think they retail for about 65 USD, the 2010 release was about $50 at brick and mortar stores, so with inflation that's about right. I ordered one on ebay for $77 with free shipping from the UK, so that's fair, shipping on those is usually at least 15. Amazon prime has them at 99 USD. If you want one right now thats great, becase free shipping from the UK will probably take a month. I don't know enough about them, but they should be releasing in the US, usually they are cheaper here.
The Republic Star Destroyer or what I would call a cruiser, is readily available. I've seen prices around 35 USD. So maybe that is the first of many to hit the states.
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