Topic: TFA Rumor Report

[The Spectre]

I can't even imagine the Hasbro Q and A at NYCC if they don't release some SA figures.

Yeah, that is NOT going to be a fun evening...

[bdc41866]

It all screams hastily rushed, slapped together and badly planned merchandising. Was the transition bewtween Lucas and Disney too much for Hasbro? Or is Disney banking on things other than action figures now?

[Tamer]

Yeah, that is NOT going to be a fun evening...

Just let Paul go first and then you can take care of what little there is of Jeff after that. Dan, thank goodness we have you to be tactful, but also hit the nail on the head. They surely are gonna have to face that the collecting community especially custom artists are going to seriously hate this line. Coupled with the fact that these 5 POA Figures are purported to be cheaper while in reality are anything but I don't see how they can tout how great these are.

[Commander_Kurgan]

You know, they talk about the 5POA being more kid-friendly (see the last Hasbro Q&A).
Maybe for a child between 3 and 4, but are they really watching the movie?
Everybody else loves and wants super-articulation.

I really wonder what kind of weed they smoke at Hasbro's Marketing and Product Management.

[The Spectre]

Toys R Us will be giving out a free poster on Force Friday (9/4/2015)

[The Spectre]

The first reports of Wave 2 TFA product being found in the wild brings us 2 new characters: Sarco Plank (top pic) and an alien X-Wing pilot named Asty (bottom pic). They are packed in a case with 2 Wave 1 repacks and 2 "Rebels" repacks.

Case breakdown:

2x Asty


2x Sarco Plank

2x Stormtrooper

2x Snowtrooper

2x Kanan Jarrus

2x Ezra Bridger

[The Spectre]

TFA posters coming soon to Bed Bath and Beyond.

[Commander_Kurgan]

Look at it, just look at it!
I feel like I'm back in the good old days when I was little and the rack of Star Wars figures at the local toy store were full of figures.
5POA figures, because that's what Kenner gave us.
But that was...wait...1978. Right?

They actually did some nice sculpting on these new figures and they ruin them by being 5POA and even the straps and stuff being sculpted on.
I can't get over it.
These could really have been cool figures.

Do you know what really ticks me off?
The people who say it's okay with 5POA, we don't open them anyway. They stay carded, mint, climate-controlled whatever...

My wife told me to go and found CAFPOA - Customizers Against Five Points Of Articulation, set up an Facebook page, collect a million likes and flame Hasbro into obedience.
Maybe I'll do that...

[Tamer]

Well I would sure join that group thats for sure. Cool new characters though. Thanks for the update Dan. I will have to get something on the ole fp about it.

[Commander_Kurgan]

Shawn, you're in.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/589043721234360/

Let's roll.

[bdc41866]

My thanks to you, sir. Joined earlier today. Im thinking if enough of us voice our true feelings, Hasbro will be seen for the stuck up, scruffy looking nerf herders they truly are!

[Tamer]

Roll we are. I posted on the page a few ideas I had to post some spotlight on the issue and what ISY can do to support this.

[Commander_Kurgan]

Thanks, Tamer.
I am not sure if we are enough to Change Hasbro's train of thought, but if we don't do anything, all we are left to do is bitch and moan and live on the Crumbs Hasbro is feeding us.

This is Commander Kurgan...if you are reading this, you are the resistance.
After all, Rebellion is a good tradition in Star Wars, right?

[JDeck]

I'll say this about 5 POA, they're durable. I came across some of my childhood figures and except for a few paint chips the 5POA SW figures were in good condition, but all my Joes were missing limbs. If I had kids I'd totally buy them 5 POA as opposed to super articulated, they're cheaper and will stand wear and tear of daily playtime. These 5poa figures are obviously pointed towards a child demographic. On the WM planogram there are three facings of 3.75 TFA black series figures. The Black series figures are geared towards the 20+ demographic.
   This is a picture of the Walmart planagram. If you look at it you will see the TFA Black Series 3.75" (super articulated) figures will be on the shelf. These planagrams have been out for months and if you read the Hasbro Q&As you would know they are continuing Black series in both 6" and 3.75". They just want to keep it under wraps. They don't care about the 5poa figures and kid toys leaking out.

[The Spectre]

TFA X-Wing and TIE Fighter found at retail in Australia.

Figures are still 5poa but at least have removable helmets.

Also:
Official Disney/Lucasfilm "Force Friday" image released.