1/6 NEXT Hot Toys STAR WARS Figure...?

[hardytrash]

Howard really hates the PT

this level of delusion is really quite funny

 

[Angelo2113]

I don’t think Howard hates the PT. Quite the opposite. He did make a ton of PT figures, and he did specifically say that his favorite figure that his company produced was a PT figure.

As others have suggested, there’s still a market for PT and OT, but they’re not relevant right now and will be on the back burner for the foreseeable future, if not forever. Reveals will trickle out.

Dark Side Anakin is what brought me into the line. It would be cool to think it was that.

 

[darth dennis]

What? Tarkin is in two movies (3 really) and a major presence. He's also in the cartoons.

Veers has two small bits in ESB and done. Did he appear in the cartoons?

Gotta agree here. Tarkin is arguably the main villain in ANH, clearly holding Vader's leash (Leia even says so ). Veers commands an AT-AT. Outfit is cool but I'd be on the fence if he went up for PO and ESB is my favorite movie. Tarkin was a day one PO because of his presence in ANH and the fact he's Peter Cushing.

 

[CrankbaitJon]

What? Tarkin is in two movies (3 really) and a major presence. He's also in the cartoons.

Veers has two small bits in ESB and done. Did he appear in the cartoons?

An estimate does not mean an equal sign. It can be a percentage?

 

[TurdFurgusonsHat]

Veers has two things really going for him, he has a big part in one of the coolest SW scenes and he has one of the coolest imperial uniforms. I had higher hopes after HT made the Mudtrooper but now it would be pretty surprising to see him anytime soon considering HT current agenda. Maybe Favreau can put him in a flashback scene.

 

[joshuanewman]

Veers isn’t even in the top ten ESB figures I see getting made, there’s no way they’re bothering with the likeness for a very minor character

 

[RandomHero]

Dark Side Anakin is what brought me into the line. It would be cool to think it was that.

That is Howard’s favorite figure, yes. He said as much in a recent interview.

 

[RandomHero]

Veers has two small bits in ESB and done. Did he appear in the cartoons?

No, but, he’s played by a well known actor from other massive franchises, and he’s in one of the most famous battles in film history. Hard to say Veers isn’t very memorable in his own right.

 

[matticus]

this level of delusion is really quite funny

Numbers don't lie son.

 

[Johnny Utah]

 

[Wor-Gar]

An estimate does not mean an equal sign. It can be a percentage?

I suppose. I don't know what the formula would be for a percentage of Tarkin's popularity.

No, but, he’s played by a well known actor from other massive franchises, and he’s in one of the most famous battles in film history. Hard to say Veers isn’t very memorable in his own right.

Veers is memorable. Outfit too. But I would think Tarkin would exceed him in sales -- appealing to older fans as well as new fans (Rogue One) as well as cartoon fans.

 

[matticus]

Well will never see a Veers as long as SW D+ and Marvel movies/D+ shows are going and doing well. He would look awesome alongside Vader and more OT is always welcome, but this won't be happening. Easy reusable uniforms though for a Piett and other officers. Hard enough to get variations of the main characters that are much needed.

 

[CrankbaitJon]

Numbers don't lie son.

They got to release what's popular at the moment. The reality is the Mando shows are popular in Asia, not just NA and Europe. That's why it saw so many releases (besides the pandemic stopping movies).

I think Howard said something along the lines of the new shows bringing back OT characters so he can make them.

 

[joshuanewman]

For the dozen or so that want him, you best bet is hoping a third party starts to make Star Wars figures

 

[Wor-Gar]

Here's the better contest -- who would sell better?

Veers vs Death Star Trooper

 

[darth dennis]

Here's the better contest -- who would sell better?

Veers vs Death Star Trooper

Death Star Trooper, hands down.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I myself would prefer the DS Trooper.

Cast your votes, gentlemen.

 

[matticus]

They got to release what's popular at the moment. The reality is the Mando shows are popular in Asia, not just NA and Europe. That's why it saw so many releases (besides the pandemic stopping movies).

I think Howard said something along the lines of the new shows bringing back OT characters so he can make them.

I was talking PT. OT figs are a slow burn, but at least there is some. PT feels non-existent. 2018 had a good year for PT, but near dead since then. Not talking Solo or TCW.

 

[TurdFurgusonsHat]

Man that is a really tough call. If I could only have one figure it would be Veers. But if I'm allowed to army build three Death Star Troopers I would probably pick those.

 

[matticus]

Here's the better contest -- who would sell better?

Veers vs Death Star Trooper

Troopers always sell better cause you can buy multiples.