Attack Of The Clones: What To Expect

Ishi Tib

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Having a hard time trying to keep up with all the news popping up on Attack of the Clones future toy releases?

Finding it difficult remembering dates, amount of product and its diversity?

Well, I know I was very confused with all this until I decided to do some homework on the subject.

I have gathered here as much information as it is available right now on these topics in question. The information has been organized in an effort to make things easier to remember and keep track of.

Without further ado, here are the lists of product, description and possible release dates on what the very near future holds for us this "movie year"

I hope this helps everyone stay on top of things. Also, I have included some pictures of the upcoming product as well to have a better glimpse at what's avenging...enjoy!
Ishi Tib


------------------------------------------CELEBRATION 2 EXCLUSIVE FIGURE

* POTJ X-Wing Luke (all new sculpt)


-------------------------------------------LAST OF POTJ 3 3/4" FIGURES
Release Date: End of Feb/Beginning of March.

That's right we are only two waves away from seeing the new blue retro style package created for Attack of the Clones and which will unify all the movies under only one title: Star Wars.

The last wave sporting the Power of the Jedi logo on it will be Wave 16.
The case for these figures will have them packed at an equal ratio of 4 of each. They are:

* BOSHEK (Pilot)
* TEEBO (Ewok)
* R4-M9 (Astromech Droid)

Keep an eye out for this trio. History has proved last waves before a design or package change, become very difficult to find..Sio Bible anyone?

-----------------------------------------------EXCLUSIVE VEHICLES

The last 3 vehicles also sporting the green and yellow starburst design for Power of the Jedi, will be soon hitting us.
As we all know by now two of them are reissues (Snowspeeder and At-St) with new paint schemes, packaging and the addition of two new figures: Dack Ralter and Paploo. Also a new speeder bike will be included in the At-St package.
The third vehicle is the never before released Tie Bomber which will include a Tie pilot figure just like the one issued with the Tie Interceptor.
All three vehicles sport very dynamic packages and all three will be retailers exclusives. Here they are:

* SNOWSPEEDER (Crash Version): Wal-Mart Exclusive.
Release Date: End of February/Beginning of March
Pack in: Luke Skywalker, Dack Ralter 3 3/4" figures. Both are fully posable

* TIE BOMBER: Wal-Mart Exclusive
Release Date: Spring
Pack in: Tie pilot 3 3/4" figure. Knee articulated.

* AT-ST AKA "Chicken Walker" : Toys R. Us Exclusive
Release Date: End of February/Beginning of March
Pack in: Paploo the Ewok 3 3/4" figure and Speeder Bike.


--------------ATTACK OF THE CLONES SNEAK PEAK FIGURES
Release Date: March 16 SKU # 127623 (same as POTJ basic assortment)

The infamous Wave 17, still under the Power of the Jedi color scheme will bring us 4 different 3 3/4" figures relating to the upcoming film.
The package sports the green and yellow starburst design as POTJ has minus the logo and rounded bubbles with a label affixed to it, specifying each sculpt as a sneak preview attack of the clones figure.
The case containing these figures will be short packed on two of them. rumor has it its ratio will be as follows:

* ZAM WESSEL (bounty hunter) 2 figures
* JANGO FETT (bounty hunter) 2 figures
* BATTLE DROID 4 figures
* SUPER TROOPER 4 figures


----------------OFFICIAL NAME OF FIGURES ANNOUNCEMENT
Date: March 26

This will be the date when retailers or anybody else for that matter will be entitled to publicly give out the names and product information on Attack of the Clones toy releases. No pictures, though.


--------------OFFICIAL ATTACK OF THE CLONES MOVIE-BOOKS
Release Date: April

* "The Art of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones"
* "Star Wars Episode 2. Illustrated Encyclopedia"
* "Star Wars Episode 2: Cross Sections"
 

Ishi Tib

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ATTACK OF THE CLONES: WHAT TO EXPECT PART II

------------------ EP 2 PRODUCT ON SHELF
Release date: April 23


Get ready as this will be the day for us fans to again, feast our eyes and get a hold of a great number of Star Wars new product.

Here are some of the features expected with the new Star Wars merchandise that will be released:

* The all new blue universal package being released starting this date will be named Star Wars only. No printed logo will be used to separate the characters movie-wise.

* Collection numbers will be placed on the side of the blister

* Each figure will have a given number. For instance: # 04, # 02, etc.

* The UPC (bar code) number will no longer be found on the back of the cards but rather at the bottom of the blister. This allows for the card design to have some extra room in the back.

* Figures, when appropriate, will include detachable, translucent red, yellow or blue force blasts (as shown with preview figures)

* Lightsabers blades ALA Eeth Koth will be the standard from this date on.

Although the amount of merchandise being offered this time for Attack of the Clones will not compare to that of EP 1, surely will see more than the usual stuff... Have you been saving for this?

Twelve midnight again at Toys "R" Us is a for sure thing in the mind of many.
Below is a list on most of the product expected to be available on such date. Although all of the following figures are scheduled for release, remember nothing is 100% accurate until it gets confirmed by Hasbro therefore, some of these figures might not be available on such date.



----------------- 3 3/4" FIGURES:
The basic assortment will focus more on core characters and it will be available in high numbers. Only 8 basic figures have been constantly mentioned through different sources and they are:

* Anakin Skywalker (outland peasant desguise)
* C-3PO (silver covered body)
* Jango Fett
* Kit Fisco
* Obi- Wan
* Padme Naberie (arena escape)
* R2-D2
* Super Battle Droid



----------------COLLECTOR'S ASSORTMENT
The Collectors assortment will deal more with creatures and obscure characters but will also focus on villains and heroes. The assortment will offered highly posed figures and it should be present as well as part of release day, offering 10 figures.
The figures should be:

* Boba Fett
* Dexter Jettster
* Genosian Warrior
* Jar Jar Senator
* Plo-Koon
* Battle Droid with battle damage
* Nikto
* Shaak Ti
* Saesee Tiin
* Tusken Raider with child



------------------DELUXE FIGURES
The Deluxe will offer extra features, including special bases. The line will also include a number of larger characters and beasts which do not fit within the beast assortment. There should definitely be the following 3 to4 figures out on product release day:

* Jango Fett with pistols, electronic backpack and bazooka
* Mace Windu with projectile launching feature
* Obi- Wan with flipping base
* Count Dooku with flipping base


-------------------7" UNLEASHED FIGURES
This line will feature super dynamically posed 7" figures with nicely sculpted bases. The figures will be more on the statuesque side, lacking articulation. The line will highlight a mixture of classic and new characters.
It's first wave includes 2 characters and should also be part of release day. The figures are:

* Darth Maul
* Jango Fett and clone son Boba



------------------12" FIGURES
There will be a total of 3 different 12" scale figures practically confirmed at this point.
Expected is a much higher detail level on the figures' faces due to the use of Real Scan technology. The figures will be:

* Anakin Skywalker
*Obi- Wan Kenobi
* Clone Trooper


-------------------BEASTS
There have been 2 beasts announced from EP2. Whether or not both of them will be available on release day is unknown but one thing is certain, one of the two will definitely be. They are:

* Reek with electronics sounds and thrashing attack.
* Acklay with snapping jaw


----------------VEHICLES
There should be a total of four vehicles available in the mid to small size scale. Such vehicles should be:

* Jedi Starfighter (mid size)
* Slave 1 (mid size)
* Anakin's Speeder (small size)
* Zam Wesell's Speeder (small size)

NOTE: Action fleet should be present on release day also with 5 different vehicles. At this point no pictures nor info has leaked out about it. As soon as any info becomes available on this sub-line, it will be posted



---------------LIGHTSABERS
There will be two versions of them: basic and electronic. The basic one will feature a retractable blade. The electronic one will have lights and sound According to what Wal-Mart computers are showing, it seems we will see the following sabers on release day. They are:

* Obi Wan's lightsaber (green)
* Anakin's lightsaber (blue)
* Dooku's lightsaber (red)
* Windu's lightsaber (purple)

NOTE: On the subject of lightsabers, a non Hasbro product will also be released this year, involving the making of finely detail props relating to all five films. The company Master Replicas, who has just received Lucas license will be responsible for taking off where Icons left out. Prices on props will range anywhere from $120.00 to several hundred dollars. The company will first make available Han Solo's blaster and Luke's saber from ROTJ. Expect also to see EP 2 sabers such as Windu's and Yoda's. Release dates for this product hasn't been determined at this time.



------------------SOUNDTRACK
Release date: April 30

Master writer and composer John Williams, conducting the London Symphony Orchestra will delight us again with a new movie score destined, as most of his work, to become a classic. Quality here is definitely guaranteed.



----------------AFTER APRIL 23 FIGURE RELEASE.
Here is a list up upcoming product which will be hitting us shortly after the release of EP2 merchandise. Please keep in mind nothing has been officially confirmed. The list has been gathered through different retailers in England and Germany


------3 3/4" FIGURES. SCHEDULED RELEASED: MAY/JUNE

* Sen Segat
* Plo-Koon
* Tava We
* Sasee Tiin
* Luminaria
* Palpatine
* Ephant Mon
* Rebel Officer
* mostiff droid
* Om Free Ta
* Fentshoice
* Pod Racer
* Qui-Gon Jinn
* New Droid ?

--------- DELUXE FIGURES

* Boba Fett
* Count Dooku

-----------12" FIGURES

* Count Dooku
* Zam Wessell
* Super Battle Droid
* ULtimate pack: Darth Vader and Jango Fett

--------------------------VEHICLES
Release date: ?

* X-Wing with R2-D2. (Toys R Us Exclusive)
- It features the same mold as the previous FX X-Wing but it does not have the electronics nor a Luke figure
-The details on the ship are painted. No worries about having a crooked sticker.
- Comes with an R2-D2 unit with different tools. The figure lacks is center leg.



--------------------- AMOUNT OF PRODUCT FOR THIS YEAR
Some sources claimed this to be the amount of product available for the year:

* Preview Figures 4
* Basic Figures 25
* Collectors Figures 22
* Deluxe Figures 7
* Attack Beasts 2
* Small Vehicles 2
* Medium Vehicles 2
* Lightsaber 3
* Role-play 3
* Gen Y 6
* Action Fleet 5 (+3)
* 12" Figures -
* Electronic 12" Figure 1
* Interactive Droid 1

Well guys this is all the info I have been able to collect at this time.
As new names are revealed, time for the product release gets closer and more information becomes available, I will update the names and dates on this post.

If you have any reliable info, feel free to post it here and I will update the lists.
Now check out the pics below on some of the upcoming product...Ejoy

Ishi Tib
 

Ishi Tib

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Ishi Tib

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Here is a picture of the upcoming Attack of the Clones non electronic role playing lightsaber. I believe it will be released in six different colors with a retractable blade. Its retail should be around $7.00 Their handles have and easy grip to them and the red button theyt sport when pressed on, releases the lightsaber's blade
 

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Here is a group picture of what most of us should have on/by April 23; the carded figures

a) sneak peek figures
b) waves 1 and 2

Notice top row of cards show the new placement of the upc bar code, right under the bubble.
 

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Here is another picture of the non electronic role playing lightsaber with its blade extended
 

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Ishi Tib

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Hey guys,
In my opinion Collection 2 brings one of the best sculpts for the new line yet: the female Tusken Raider with child.... Gotta love that removable baby! :)

Dealing, precisely, with this collection, I have been able to gather some information which I'm passing on to you. Here it is:

COLLECTION 2 CASE #: 848610008-FXF 12 PIECES

RATIO PER FIGURE:

1) Tusken Raider Female with Tusken Child x 2
(2) Battle Droid Arena Battle x 2
(3) Plo Koon Arena Battle x 2
(4) Captain Typho x 2
(5) Shaak Ti Jedi Master x 2
(6) Boba Fett Kamino Escape x 2

As you can see it is an equally assorted case which should be widely available as soon as it hits retail...or has it?

A little bird, one of those almost every toy store has, informed me that at one of our local Toys R Us stores here in Miami, they have already received two cases of the Sneak Peek figures as well as one case of Collection 2. Needless to say they are being kept way in the back in their stockroom until further notice but hey, don't pay ridiculous prices to get them now when you can wait a little and save a lot ... THEY ARE COMING!!! :rockon:

Here is a pic of the case itself:
 

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Redleader

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You rock! I hope that Hasbro doesn't contact their mob associates down there to take you out for putting this info out.:guns: Thanks bro!:dance: :dance:
 

Ishi Tib

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UPDATE: AOTC BLISTER BACKDROPS?

Most of us have seen by now quite a few pictures of the carded Collection 1 and 2 figures.

We have noticed also that most of such pictures have been taking showing only the front and back of the cards and, if we have been curious enough to give them a closer inspection, we might have noticed also they all come with a different background scene.

Well, after receiving the pictures you will see next, which were taken showing the top and side of the card's blister, I noticed that such background scenes are LOOSE! They are more like little backdrops inside each card.

Considering how unexpected Hasbro is making changes, and such cards were to have the scenes attached to them rather than loose, then we will end up having TWO WAVES OF VARIATIONS!

Of course there is also the possibility Hasbro might be just holding on to their cash by saving on production cost and only making ONE card front and multiple card backs.

By having all the card fronts looking the same, they would avoid having to pay an artist to create different fronts for all the different settings. In other words:

-Have all the same card fronts
-Insert stinky little piece of paper
-Save money

Now, if the cards remain with loose scenes, you can imagine 6 month from now all the errors being found which such inserts being placed in the wrong cards!

Oh well, nothing is perfect.... I guess

Here is th picture:
 

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Ishi Tib

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Okay guys, last but not least here is a picture of the upcoming line of non electronic lightsabers.

You have seen some of our pictures before dealing with them but this one shows all six and their colors.

There are so far 4 different handles. No word yet whether or not Count Dooku's saber with slanted saber hilt will be part of these cheaper models... C-ya!
 

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Redleader79: You rock! I hope that Hasbro doesn't contact their mob associates down there to take you out for putting this info out. Thanks bro!
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Thanks for your comment Redleader. Glad to hear you enthusiasm with the posts.
Don't worry if they sent their mob associates after me, I have a few Jedi tricks planned under my sleeve... they will never know what hit' em :)
Thanks again buddy... Rock on!
 

Ishi Tib

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Hey guys,
take a look at this composed picture I have created. In it you can clearly see where the new "Action Force", the little magnet placed on the figures hands, is. Also take a look at the lightsaber's handle, which it is in fact made out of metal to be "force attracted" by the figure's hand.
Interesting, isn't it?...
 

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Ishi Tib

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Hello guys,
here is anakin skywalker's electronic lightsaber package; a much better sculpted and detailed Jedi weapon than the non electronic one... 'Feel the Force?
 

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