The Imperial Shipyards
Imperial Review => Action Figures => Topic started by: Tamer on October 25, 2009, 05:07:59 PM
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We here at the Shipyards have been granted a rare exclusive look at the new Sandtrooper with Dewback. For now I will do a boxed review only and try to live up to the standards that Clonehead has established.
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At first look, this offering is similar in style and diameter to the other regular battlepack offerings Hasbro is giving us with a removeable cardboard dio insert that is just big enough to house the Dewback and Sandtrooper.
This Wal-Mart Exclusive features a Dewback with removeable riding gear with an articulated head and legs and the Sandtrooper actually fits on the Dewback. At first look, the artwork is very sparse, but overall is great because it features the attention where it needs to be on the Sandtrooper and Dewback.
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I can honestly say that this is one offering that is gonna fly off the shelves as I could easily see this becoming a popular diorama piece. I will try to take some time tomorrow to do a better "loose" review as one corner of the box itself is crushed and the momc collector in me is screaming at me right now so I will need some time to work up the nerve to crack the box, but I will do it for the Shipyards.
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Thanks to Hasbro and Hunter PR for this first exclusive look!
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unfortunatley for hasbro in the uk this will most certainly NOT be flying off the shelves due to it being horrendously overpriced! £45!
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Yes, open it up, Tamer, open it up! Lets see that bad boy.
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Yes, open it up, Tamer, open it up! Lets see that bad boy.
LOL. Talk about Irony Clint, I officially become an opener and will get some better pics than what these are turning out. I just can't stop coughing long enough to take the shots!
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but saying that it does look a nice piece ..just not worth the u.k. asking price tho guys ...
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I want many of these as they will be great for my Imperial Army although the Stormies will need a dirt bath
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Gave up the Ships and stuff but technically this is not a vehicle so the Aussie can buy one!......lol
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This dewback is just begging for a nice realistic repaint... darker green, more detail in the skin... oh.. it would be nice... =)
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Are these going to be be like the new AT-ST and comic packs, just a myth
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I'm sure they'll be hard to find yes....
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How bout those opened shots, Shawn?
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He just can't bring himself to do it...... ;)
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How bout those opened shots, Shawn?
LOL. I see you guys are talking about me while I am sick! I am going back to the doctor's today. I promise I will try to get this done. You can see in the photos that the box is dinged so I am not finding it to hard, I just can't seem to find the time or the consciousness to do it. I can't ever remember being sick this long with a cold and not the flu!
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Hope you get better soon, Muzzel loader is about to start cant go hunting when you are all sick. and I have the consciousness to open him lol
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Well, got back from the Docs after work today. almost got myself checked into the hospital for pneumonia, but they let me out as I promised to listen real good. I am on another antibiotic and steroids now. Geesh! I am beat fellers. Wait a minute this isn't my daggone blog is it?
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Ok guys, I finally, if you can believe it, cracked open the box last night and took some pics to show you the good, the bad, and the ugly.
It looks pretty nice displayed on the Tatooine background, but boy was it hard to get it separated!
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The Dewback is really a shade of green I am not sure if I like yet (it might be growing on me) and features articulation points at the head and legs and on the ankles of each foot. There is really a lot of great detail on the saddle too, but it doesn't look to be removeable. I guess it might come off with a lot of pushing and shoving, but I didn't exert too much force on it. One of the biggest things I noticed was the huge gap of open space when you move the rear legs. I hope the pics shows how open it is.
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The Sandtrooper looks pretty nice and is super articulated as far as figures go and includes the backpack, dewback pike, and a really long looking pistol with an underneath canister that looks like a "tommy gun" in my opinion. I popped one of the hands off trying to get him to hold onto the reigns and his other hand is spaced a good bit apart to hold onto the pike, but I did get him to hold it for a few pics.
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Ok, now for the thing we all want to know is how he rides the dewback. I must say they show a nice picture on the package saying that he actually rides the Dewback, but guys it took me about ten minutes to get the sandtrooper into position to take this pic and he isn't fully seated on the saddle. I was pretty disappointed. It makes me glad I am a carded collector.
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Overall, it was a pretty nice offering, but left me wanting in regards to actual playability. My daughter refused to mess with it after about a minute because, "Daddy, the guy won't stay on the dinosaur". Kinda sad Hasbro when a three year old can figure out something you cant!
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Tamer, I am proud of you. You actually opened something and now see how hard it is to actually get these darned toys out of their package. I like the articulation to the dewback's ankles and that detail on the saddle is nice looking. That hole at the rear leg doesnt look that bad from here but might be larger in person. I like the sandy but first, why release a new super arty sandtrooper without a removable helmet? And second, he still doesn't sit on the saddle right is what you are saying? that looks like hell! Why didn't they design the saddle to be more user friendly with this figure but I know the answer to that. Two different teams probably worked on the two different sculpts and never got together to compare these items until it was too late.
Well, you have shed some light on this anticipated release and I thank you. Nice review, buddy.
I notice that one of you sandtrooper shots got inverted somehow. It had me thinking that the pauldron could be mounted bi-directionally.
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Lol. I tried to remove the helmet and pulled the whole daggone helmet off and was met with a little ball socket. And yes, he doesn't sit on the saddle well at all. With just a few small tweaks they could have really made this great.
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Doesn't it feel good to actually hold it in your hands, instead of looking at it through the window? ;D
Thanks for breaking your rule, we are all greatful !
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Doesn't it feel good to actually hold it in your hands, instead of looking at it through the window? ;D
Thanks for breaking your rule, we are all greatful !
It did feel pretty good, but I get so ticked when I do get something to open only to find a few small errors keep it from being totally playable! Part of my collecting is appreciating the art of the card or box and just seeing all the graphic changes that take place. Take this site for example. When we first started out I couldn't even spell photoshop, let alone whip up a graphic. I still have issues, but look at this place now. I log on just to see the new changes people are making with thier avatars and sig pics, etc.
That being said, my little girl sure did like to see Dad make some Dewback noises and play with a toy for a bit. I so hope I can get her hooked on Star Wars. It won't be for lack of trying!
Thanks again for the support folks, it won't be the last thing I open for the Yards!
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Ok, I think I speak for EVERYONE here when I say, "We need to have audio of your Dewback sounds!"
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Sniff, sniff...Tamer has crossed over to the Dark side!....but on the up side i can see he did it for the good of all Shipyarders. Sacrifices must be made!......
;) ;) ;)
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Lol. My Dewback has a rather nasty cough, cough sound and is spitting up a lot.
And yes, I have made the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of the Shipyards, forever down the darth path I shall now be. Think the Dark Side does have cookies?
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After seeing pics of it opened I would start by tossing the sandtrooper in the trash and repaint the dewback, I like the new dewback design but think it needs a more realistic paint job. Mate it up with a new custom of a nomad of some kind.
Tamer, you know me I am a mainly carded collector but some items are begging to be opened.
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If you throw them in the trash I will trade for them, I hope to find this but with the way things are I doubt I will, nice review it looks great
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Wayne, I think you and my cat Vader agree on the Sandtrooper. I got home from work this evening to find the sandtrooper on the floor beside my computer with a big ole black hairball thrown up all over him. Lol, how is that for a review of a figure.
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OOOooooo, hairball covered sandtrooper. I think the trade value just dropped.
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OOOooooo, hairball covered sandtrooper. I think the trade value just dropped.
I don't know Clint. Its not everyone that can say they have a weathered sandtrooper by the Vader himself!
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Well, that's always true, LOL.
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Enjoyed the review.
Couple other things I've found out on various sites:
The saddle is indeed removable.
You aren't the only one that has had trouble getting the trooper to sit on the Dewback. The best attempt I've seen actually had the troopers legs situated back a bit. Similar result though, the trooper wasn't flush against the Dewback.
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After seeing pics of it opened I would start by tossing the sandtrooper in the trash and repaint the dewback, I like the new dewback design but think it needs a more realistic paint job. Mate it up with a new custom of a nomad of some kind.
Tamer, you know me I am a mainly carded collector but some items are begging to be opened.
True, true.....
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Sound like a custom is needed, say a soft goods pillow?
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I like the idea of this figure especially because I just received the Gentle Giant Sandtrooper & Dewback statue (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=293.225). The color of the Dewback seems fine to me, the joints are really cool since this way you can pose it as you want.
I really like the new MG-15 (RT-97C) rifle, which from my knowledge it has never been done before. I prefer the Sandtrooper to comewithout a removable helmet - accurate this way, and I think he should be a bit dirtier, not much just a bit. The saddle thing is disappointing though
I laughed a lot at this photo ;D Sandtrooper acrobatics and stunts LOL:
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Yeah that saddle was a bummer. I thought looking on the back picture that it said it would fit, but it was definitely disappointing to see that the figure and dewback were definitely tooled independent of one another or not thought of altogether, whichever is the case.
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Well I think it is ripe for a redo with a proper sculpting of the saddle, you could raise the center and narrow it I guess,
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I myself still like it, I plan to get a bunch of these as long as they are not a mythological beast like the AT-ST
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I really like the new MG-15 (RT-97C) rifle, which from my knowledge it has never been done before.
That is correct! Brand-new weapon and I WANT ONE!!! Er, Production Platform Two requests a sample for...study...
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will be very tempted should i see it in our stores soon.......
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I myself still like it, I plan to get a bunch of these as long as they are not a mythological beast like the AT-ST
Oh don't get me wrong guys, I think the new Dewback is tons better than the old one even if the head looks off just a bit, but I can live with movie differences if it adds to the articulation. I just think they should have redesigned the ammo belt to not get in the way of the riding legs and should have given this dude some better hip articulation so he can sit on the saddle and then knew articulation to be able to have his legs go on the side of the saddle, let alone a stirrup set up the feet could sit in. Still, with the customs guys we have here they could crank out some good sandies to be able to rid this beasty. I bet Spudafett with his Joe figs could find something that would work or Clint could just mold some new hip sockets and knees and legs. You guys just amaze me with what you simply do what Hasbro won't and you guys don't make it look hard!
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I myself still like it, I plan to get a bunch of these as long as they are not a mythological beast like the AT-ST
Oh don't get me wrong guys, I think the new Dewback is tons better than the old one even if the head looks off just a bit, but I can live with movie differences if it adds to the articulation. I just think they should have redesigned the ammo belt to not get in the way of the riding legs and should have given this dude some better hip articulation so he can sit on the saddle and then knew articulation to be able to have his legs go on the side of the saddle, let alone a stirrup set up the feet could sit in. Still, with the customs guys we have here they could crank out some good sandies to be able to rid this beasty. I bet Spudafett with his Joe figs could find something that would work or Clint could just mold some new hip sockets and knees and legs. You guys just amaze me with what you simply do what Hasbro won't and you guys don't make it look hard!
tamer I've been mulling over a way to do a good gi-joe blending with a storm trooper for a long long time. The armor of the trooper's midsection and codpiece are the only thing standing in my way. If they had a joe figure that had similar parts on their midsection I'd have done this a long long time ago...
I honestly think the only thing wrong with the sandtrooper that came with the pack is his ammo belt gets in the way. As well as the fact that the saddle isn't built right... the sadle looks like it was sculpted with the dewback in mind instead of the rider. I think a little sculpting on the saddle to bring the center up and blend in some slots for the legs, as well as working stirrups is the only wat to fix the entire package...
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Devin, I couldn't agree more on your points. This thing is seriously hampered by lack of articulation and being able to use it with the rider. My little girl has taken the saddle off of it so she can just add it to her dinosaur pile. Hasbro, I will never get her to play with Star Wars figures if the beasts you make are not rideable! She just won't go through the hassle of messing with it to try and get it to say on long. If it falls off she pitches it and moves onto something else. I was hoping the new Eopie with Qui Gonn would have been better and it is a bit, but he has staying on issues too. Methinks someone should ask this question of hasbro.