PF Maul Preorder for Previous PF Buyers

[user 1190]

The cost could also be due to the fact the Droid is a tad more than training remote and Maul has not 1 but 2 light up lightsabers on the same piece.

But both versions have the same lightsaber so that cant be it. Ok the probe is a lil more then the remote, but more then the luke/vader helmet?

 

[theropod]

The cost could also be due to the fact the Droid is a tad more than training remote and Maul has not 1 but 2 light up lightsabers on the same piece.

The cost could be due to the fact that Sideshow knew they would be creating a buzz for the exclusive with the priority pre-order qualification. The exclusive probably wouldn't get so much discussion if not for the preorder.

"Must have exclusive."

If they did this with Boba Fett, plenty of people would be freaking out that they would miss out on the Mandalorian frisbee.
It's the collector's mentality.
-theropod

 

[tomandshell]

Maybe the increased price on the exclusive is meant to cover the additional administrative costs due to the new preorder method for the exclusive. That would be ironic!!

 

[Darth Waller]

Maybe it has a little sound chip that loops that hovering sound.
A few hours of that ambient audio is bound to put you in a good mood.
-theropod

 

[Alice Adrenochrome]

It's right that most of the previous SW PF exclusives had the same price as the regular versions. That was always different for the Marvel pieces I think (most of the exclusives where a few dollars more). Perhaps SSC noticed that collectors are willing to pay a few bucks more for the exclusives, and applied that idea on the SW PF's??
Either way, I can only say that sometimes it costs a little more if you're appointed to a special group like the "Qualified for the Darth Maul Pre-Order" group! Yes, exclusivity is not cheap!

 

[Boba Fett]

Got my email and the little banner in my account.

Now to wait until tommorrow to order him.

 

[The Josh]

But both versions have the same lightsaber so that cant be it. Ok the probe is a lil more then the remote, but more then the luke/vader helmet?

I don't know. Guess we'll see.

 

[user 1190]

I finally have the Banner:chew now do I really want to pay that much for a probe driod.

 

[jason2885]

I finally have the Banner:chew now do I really want to pay that much for a probe driod.

You know you do

 

[MaulFan]

BAMF!!!

 

[Seretur]

I haven't gotten the e-mail, but I have the banner. Puny Banner will have to do!

I'm so there at one o'clock Eastern time!!! :maul

 

[The Josh]

I cant wait to get this guy. Got Frodo coming tomorrow. A jabba shipping notice soon I do hope. Then order this guy! Could be a great week.

 

[Seretur]

It's the Toy Fair week, how could it be otherwise?

But this is a good Toy Fair, even by Toy Fair standards.

 

[Bum]

I'm just trying to go over this in my head...

of the SW Exclusives,

Luke had a poncho. yeah, I sorta remember seeing that scene.

Han got a medal after Yavin, yeah, i remember that too.

Leia with the stormtrooper blaster? yeah, she shot better than the boys.

Ben with the trainer droid? Yep.

Vader with the mouse droid? Yep, he almost stepped on it.

Dagobah Luke with Yoda? yeah, that last part of the training had Luke's image in the helmet.

Grievous? The cape was awesome.

Each instance, I distinctly (for the most part) recall seeing each figure in that scene using/associated with the exclusive. I remember discussion somewhere, i don't know if it was Board member initiated or if it was an SSC rep, but that each exclusive item would be associated closely to that character.

Now sure, Maul is awesome. But the only time we saw Maul with a double-lightsaber lit was in Theed hanger during "the duel of the fates". When he fought Qui-Gonn on Tatooine, he only used one side of the lightsaber.

When we saw Maul with the probe droids, he wore his outer cloak. The only time Maul removed his cloak AND used the double-lightsaber (as far as both blades ignited) was again... Theed hanger. NO DROIDS.
Therefore, why the change now?

 

[user 1190]

I'm just trying to go over this in my head...

of the SW Exclusives,

Luke had a poncho. yeah, I sorta remember seeing that scene.

Han got a medal after Yavin, yeah, i remember that too.

Leia with the stormtrooper blaster? yeah, she shot better than the boys.

Ben with the trainer droid? Yep.

Vader with the mouse droid? Yep, he almost stepped on it.

Dagobah Luke with Yoda? yeah, that last part of the training had Luke's image in the helmet.

Grievous? The cape was awesome.

Each instance, I distinctly (for the most part) recall seeing each figure in that scene using/associated with the exclusive. I remember discussion somewhere, i don't know if it was Board member initiated or if it was an SSC rep, but that each exclusive item would be associated closely to that character.

Now sure, Maul is awesome. But the only time we saw Maul with a double-lightsaber lit was in Theed hanger during "the duel of the fates". When he fought Qui-Gonn on Tatooine, he only used one side of the lightsaber.

When we saw Maul with the probe droids, he wore his outer cloak. The only time Maul removed his cloak AND used the double-lightsaber (as far as both blades ignited) was again... Theed hanger. NO DROIDS.
Therefore, why the change now?

I would question the Vader and Obi exclusives. Vader didnt have his saber lit when he is near the mouse driod. Obi never held the saber with the training probe, it was luke. Also neither of those tie in to the Obi vs Vader duel that the two resemble.

 

[Seretur]

But keep in mind that Boba Fett had his Mandalorian Artifact and carried it around the whole time!

 

[tomandshell]

Grievous never wore a cape while all four lightsabers were ignited.

Obi-Wan has a Death Star base and an ignited saber, but the training remote has a Falcon base. They're definitely not meant to be in the same scene.

Han wasn't reaching for his gun during the medal ceremony.


The exclusives aren't always meant to be screen specific or precisely film accurate. They are just something associated with the character. I don't see Maul's Probe Droid as much of a departure.

But keep in mind that Boba Fett had his Mandalorian Artifact and carried it around the whole time!

No comment!!!

 

[Bum]

ah, you see, in the upcoming DVD release, where Fett is standing in Jabba's palace, look behind him. You'll see it hanging on the wall behind him

 

[tomandshell]

ah, you see, in the upcoming DVD release, where Fett is standing in Jabba's palace, look behind him. You'll see it hanging on the wall behind him

"I will not give up my favorite decoration!!!"

 

[Buttmunch]

"I will not give up my favorite decoration!!!"

The one thing that always bugged me in Jabba's palace was Boba Fett's antenna thing being on the wrong side. I don't think they even corrected it in the Special Editions. It is correct in your pic though.