Topic: TFA Rumor Report

[Tamer]

Sweet, just put word about an Argos Force Friday event on the front page.

[The Spectre]

Loose pics of the new X-Wing.

It is REALLY tiny, smaller than the original toy from 78.

It is also REALLY rubbery and warped right in the box.

[The Spectre]

More pics.

The included pilot does not even fit in the cockpit without being crammed in.

[The Spectre]

Loose pics of the new TIE Fighter.

It is also REALLY tiny and rubbery. Word on the web is that the wing panels will not even hold the ship up without seriously warping even after only a short period of time.

[The Spectre]

The new version is a 2 seater, although it is supposed to be a forward facing pilot and a rearward facing gunner the toy has both figures sitting side by side facing forward.

The interior looks too small to fit 2 figurea without really cramming them in there.

[Clonehead]

Wow, Dan, those are some great pics of some not so great products.
That pretty much kills the 3 3/4" line for me altogether.

Seems like the warnings about the flimsy materials didn't take seed a lot like the articulation complaints.

We are going cheaper all the way, by God, and I read this morning where there was an expected 1-5 billion that will be made on sw merchandising alone in the first year after The Force Awakens release.

[The Spectre]

Possible new wave of super articulated Black Series TFA and OT figures coming to Walmart?

http://jediinsider.com/index.php?catid=8&itemid=16775

[Goldleaderone]

The only things I was considering picking up was this X-wing, along with the Titaniums and maybe a Micro Machines Falcon. After seeing these pics though I'm really on the fence about this now. Him not fitting in the cockpit is a big blow. The only thing preventing me from making this a definite "no" is the paint job. I really do like the black on the X-wing, but I'm so used to the bigger X-wings we have.

Not sure if I should wait and hope a bigger one gets released (doubt it), skip it or bite the bullet and get it. At least Poe has a removable helmet and not that awful yellow visor on the single carded figure. I guess after everything was revealed it took a bit for things to settle for me and realize what crap we're getting.

[Commander_Kurgan]

Maybe Kids don't require sturdy toys?
I'm really curious to find out who advises Hasbro about their customers' requirements.
That guy needs to be fired, too.

[Tamer]

Wow, that X-Wing is awful! I am not even gonna comment further. Talk about a head slap though.

The TIE seems a bit better but rubber wings ain't good either. Thanks for the news Dan.

[JDeck]

Like I keep saying these are made for kids the x-wing is designed to bend instead of snapping off. If I'm a parent and I buy my kid a $80 toy that breaks the first day I'd be livid pissed. Unfortunately when all the exclusive vehicles hit the markets collectors complained they were too much like models and not toys now they complain they're too much like toys. So I'm not sure if Hasbro will ever make TBS vehicles. Except for that asinine 6" TIE but that is an extremely limited production product. But Force Friday is tomorrow, I think people will be pleasantly surprised, I think Hasbro has an Ace up their sleeve.

[The Spectre]

Disney Store Exclusive"Elite Series" 7"-8" partially metal, fully articulated figures will be available on"Force Friday".

[Commander_Kurgan]

Another scale?
What the hell is wrong with Hasbro?

[JDeck]

They're cool for people who don't collect figures. I wouldn't mind having them except I'm weary of the half metal half plastic that screams junk. Depending on the quality I'd get the two stormtroopers meybe bb8, but I'd have to see them in person. If they're only 10 bucks you know they're junk.

[The Spectre]

Looks like there might be some hope for decent TFA figures.

 Circled in green are what appear to be 3.75" Black Series super articulated figures.