MILITARIES OF STAR WARS announced!

[galactiboy]

Nah, I'm pretty sure that they'd be military, since Heroes is dedicated to more of the core characters.

Now it is possible that the Endor Rebels might not be the first figures in the Military line, but we don't have pictures or even hints of anyone else yet.

 

[Darth Waller]

"Yet there were some who fought back. Initially an underground movement of loose affiliation, the Rebel Alliance grew to become the Empire's chief adversary during the Galactic Civil War. A diverse force of many races and persuasions, the Rebel military was organized and flexible, able to penetrate, strike targets and then melt away at the first sign of an Imperial cruiser. In contrast to the Empire's vast legions of identical soldiers, the Rebellion fielded small units of specialized and varied troops, using guerrilla tactics and unconventional methods to gradually chip away the impenetrable walls of power that protected the tyrannical Emperor."

I'm guessing these are part of the military line.

 

[Darth Rage]

Re: MILITARY OF SW announced!

Imagine what the response would have been if we didn't already know that the Endor rebels were kicking off the line. People would be salivating over clones for a week.

So true, you think there are people disappointed, bummed, pissed etc over Endor Rebels now?

 

[bcm77]

I was born after the OT films were made, but I definitely prefer the OT military over any PT military. The OT armor is just more visually appealing to me. It probably has partly to do with the annoyingly fake CGI done in the PT. At least actual models and costumes were made for all the characters in the OT.

I have to agree that the OT troops looked a lot better for being real people in costumes. All the shots of the massed ranks of CGI Clones were like videogame cutscenes and that added with all the other needless CGI made much of the PT more like an animated movie than live action. The other thing about the Clones in ROTS that I didn't like were the seemingly endless variants that were the most blatant marketing ploy ever,only being created so Hasbro (and probably Sideshow too in the months to come) could save money on new molds by releasing every single movie Clone plus a few more besides instead of making all new characters. The Military line won't be the one I buy many figures from but I'll definitely be in for at least 1 of each of these Imperial troops,
1.Stormtrooper
2.Sandtrooper
3.Snowtrooper
4.Biker Scout

 

[Darth Loki]

Obi - "Only Storm Troopers are so accurate."

Unless they're shooting at people of course

 

[Darth Waller]

Obi - "Only Storm Troopers are so accurate."

Unless they're shooting at people of course

Hey, it's hard to miss a Sandcrawler!

 

[Khev]

Keep in mind that SS has *always* kicked off a line with a character highlighted on the line's announcement page. They may break precedent here with the Endor soldiers but we don't truly know for sure yet. We just may see a Clone, X-Wing pilot, or Stormtrooper as the lead off figure.

 

[IrishJedi]

Don't forget, the MILITARIES page also showcases Chancellor Palpatine and Rebel Fleet Troopers... either of which would be a better choice to kick off the line.

 

[Darth Caedus]

Don't forget, the MILITARIES page also showcases Chancellor Palpatine and Rebel Fleet Troopers... either of which would be a better choice to kick off the line.

Especially Palpatine.

 

[The Josh]

Don't forget, the MILITARIES page also showcases Chancellor Palpatine and Rebel Fleet Troopers... either of which would be a better choice to kick off the line.

Yes, they might have been better choices to start the line but if the Endor Rebels would have come at any point and in the form we're getting them. Would you or anyone else passing still pass? If so then why does it really matter? The fact is that it doesn't.

 

[Buttmunch]

Don't forget, the MILITARIES page also showcases Chancellor Palpatine and Rebel Fleet Troopers... either of which would be a better choice to kick off the line.

I wouldn't have thought of putting Chancellor Palpatine in the military line. I always assumed Sith. Interesting idea.

 

[IrishJedi]

Well, technically, as Chancellor Palpatine he is actually the Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of The Republic, so it makes perfect sense.

 

[stickman]

Military assembly line eh?

Well the only large quantitiy in figures that I want would be the stormtroopers, rebel fleet troopers, and some tuskins, all ep. IV

Sorry but that's it baby! :chew :emperor

 

[jedibear]

"Yet there were some who fought back. Initially an underground movement of loose affiliation, the Rebel Alliance grew to become the Empire's chief adversary during the Galactic Civil War. A diverse force of many races and persuasions, the Rebel military was organized and flexible, able to penetrate, strike targets and then melt away at the first sign of an Imperial cruiser. In contrast to the Empire's vast legions of identical soldiers, the Rebellion fielded small units of specialized and varied troops, using guerrilla tactics and unconventional methods to gradually chip away the impenetrable walls of power that protected the tyrannical Emperor."

I'm guessing these are part of the military line.

I stand corrected sir. That what happens when you read announcements at 4 in the morning blurry-eyed at work over your computer counsel...

I'm still hoping it's a different character that kicks off this banner....something a little more iconic to the saga...

 

[tomandshell]

Well, technically, as Chancellor Palpatine he is actually the Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of The Republic, so it makes perfect sense.

 

[jedibear]

For your commentary, enjoyment & anticipation...

Here's a run-down of some possibilities for the "Militaries of Star Wars" banner...

View, add & comment & correct...

First the prequels...

TPM:
Captain Panaka
Battle Droid Many varieties of deco here from basic, to blue pilot to maroon security to gold commander
Naboo Elite Guard think less elaborate Panaka
Naboo Soldier 1 Heavy maroon leather jerkin, helmet
Naboo Guard "Captian' s Hat", gold uniform, brown breastplate/armor
Naboo Pilot think Ric Olie
Naboo Soldier 2 Gold coveralls, helmet (like in the hanger scenes)
Capt. Tarpals
Gungun Warrior
Senate Guard with crested helmet and all...

AOTC:
Capt. Typho
Clone Trooper again, lots of deco possiblities here from commander etc
Clone Child
Clone Intermediate (the ones having meal)
Geonosian Warrior winged
Geonosian Warrior Unwinged "Orray" Wrangler

ROTS:
Clones, clones and more clones! The varieties are seemingly endless..
Commander Cody Cream of the crop...hopefully has every possible accessory related to the character, right down to Kenobi's saber hilt on his belt...
Commander Gree
Commander Bly
Galactic Marine Ki Adi Mundi's killer squadron
Airborne trooper Unique helmet, as featured on Utapau landing platform
Kassyyyk Trooper
Clone pilot
Shock trooper
501st Legion
Royal Guard red & completely uniformed under robe

I know I probably missed some...anyone want to take a stab at the OT line-up? (or I will later....)

 

[stickman]

Bring on the OT already!

 

[Buttmunch]

Bring on the OT already!

What do you think the Endor Troopers are?

 

[Fritz]

Sure CloneTroopers can kill a Jedi...



...when it's 1000 on one!

 

[stickman]

Or just shoot them in the back, like the way they kill that lame Jedi alien woman in ROTS.