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Title: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: BIGGS DARKLIGHTER on January 20, 2009, 09:21:41 AM
Hey all...

Some interesting rumors out this morning!

As reported on RS:
http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Latest_Star_Wars_Rumors_120477.asp (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Latest_Star_Wars_Rumors_120477.asp)

Hasbro Signature Series (FX lightsabers)
Count Dooku
Ahsoka Tano
Luke Skywalker
Darth Sidious
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: HAN SOLO on January 20, 2009, 09:28:16 AM
Nice, Biggs.

But a Luke Skywalker hand. Now that's creepy! :o!

The Dooku will be VERY INTERESTING in done.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: BIGGS DARKLIGHTER on January 20, 2009, 09:41:43 AM
Assuming that is a Luke ESB. Not too surprising as all they needed to do is a small amount of retooling of the Luke ANH.

Also...Ahsoka's lightsaber is only really a slight retooling of a Luke ANH / Anakin ROTS so no real surprise there.


Sad that there is no Obi-Wan TPM/AOTC there though  :'(
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: The Highwayman on January 20, 2009, 09:55:02 AM
Awesome, a Dooku would be really sweet! i'm guessing many Bothans died to bring us this information? The Ashoka hilt is a good idea, but to me it looks a little unweildy. To many things sticking out of it towards the top. the luke, whether ESB or ROTJ is gonna be a good seller if they do it right. the RoTJ is the one I would hope they make. Sidious, small, intricate, beautiful, I hope they can do this one without over-butchering it. I'd still probabaly buy one though. :D ;)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: HAN SOLO on January 20, 2009, 10:00:00 AM
I wonder why it is so difficult to get the TPM / AOTC. I mean, yes, the Negotiator is small in diameter (smaller the Yoda ROTS FFX) but I mean, come on. It can be done. Sure it will be slightly thicker, but hey, wht FFX isn't?
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: The Highwayman on January 20, 2009, 10:07:57 AM
I wonder why it is so difficult to get the TPM / AOTC. I mean, yes, the Negotiator is small in diameter (smaller the Yoda ROTS FFX) but I mean, come on. It can be done. Sure it will be slightly thicker, but hey, wht FFX isn't?

As long as it doesn't look like the MR prototype... :P
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on January 20, 2009, 10:18:26 AM
Any of those would be cool 8)  More FXs! 
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: orlandocepeda on January 20, 2009, 10:19:02 AM
i would love the dooku if done right with some kind of curve and actually didnt look like some fake aluminum
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Jaden Korr on January 20, 2009, 10:27:28 AM
Sidious, Dooku, and Obi(TPM/AOTC) to me are a must and inexcusable that they have not already been made.

Surprisingly enough, I think Ahsoka Tano's saber is one of the coolest sabers in EU and the movies for that matter. SO i would definitely like to see that one.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Kyp Durron on January 20, 2009, 11:06:13 AM
All I've got to say is there had better be a Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan TPM FX done at some point or I'm gonna be a very, very unhappy Jedi. >:(



-Joclad
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Hamill82 on January 20, 2009, 11:38:19 AM
Interesting rumors, most interesting  ;). I can expect Dooku Fx to be something nice perhaps, but Sidious Fx, hmm I don't know about that. I have these horrible visions on that one  :o
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Jaden Korr on January 20, 2009, 11:44:05 AM
I think a Sidious could be done well. The only problem i foresee would that most people would most likely fin the hilt to be too thick for a Sidious saber.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Hamill82 on January 20, 2009, 11:47:04 AM
I think a Sidious could be done well. The only problem i foresee would that most people would most likely fin the hilt to be too thick for a Sidious saber.

Exactly my thoughts  ;)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: illz302 on January 20, 2009, 01:42:05 PM
Wow to have either a Sidious or Dooku would be amazing but, I'm a little worried they are going to be WAY oversized but, then again the hasbro Obi-Wan is a little smaller than the MR maybe it's a sign of things to come.

So in short I agree with you SD and EP
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Hamill82 on January 20, 2009, 01:44:52 PM
Wow to have either a sidious or dooku would be amazing but I'm worried they are going to be huge compared to the LE (Like Anakin AOTC huge) :(

Now you're scaring me  :o
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Sidneyious on January 20, 2009, 01:52:59 PM
Dear god I hope not!
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: illz302 on January 20, 2009, 01:54:35 PM
Wow to have either a sidious or dooku would be amazing but I'm worried they are going to be huge compared to the LE (Like Anakin AOTC huge) :(

Now you're scaring me  :o

Haha in my haste I forgot to qoute others here but another thing I was wondering is are they gonna come out with a new stand to hold the Dooku?
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: gundamaniac on January 20, 2009, 02:03:35 PM
Ooh...a Dooku! That'll definitely be interesting.

Now...if they have the knowledge and know-how to make that rather unusual curved Dooku hilt with its emitter claw ready for mass production...why can't they put out an Obi TPM/AotC?...
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Hamill82 on January 20, 2009, 02:10:32 PM
Why is it that Dooku LE wasn't much of a seller, but everyone would die for a FX version  :D
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: gundamaniac on January 20, 2009, 02:18:36 PM
Elementary, my dear Watson! The FX version has interactive lights and sound and is cheaper!  :D
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: JANGO FETT on January 20, 2009, 02:34:55 PM
Wow to have either a sidious or dooku would be amazing but I'm worried they are going to be huge compared to the LE (Like Anakin AOTC huge) :(

Now you're scaring me  :o

Haha in my haste I forgot to qoute others here but another thing I was wondering is are they gonna come out with a new stand to hold the Dooku?

probably just newer clear saber holders
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Hamill82 on January 20, 2009, 02:35:43 PM
Elementary, my dear Watson! The FX version has interactive lights and sound and is cheaper!  :D

So has my toilet, but I would still choose the porcelain to sit on
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: The Highwayman on January 20, 2009, 02:41:46 PM
Elementary, my dear Watson! The FX version has interactive lights and sound and is cheaper!  :D

Watson?! Did someone call me? ;D ;D

Elementary, my dear Watson! The FX version has interactive lights and sound and is cheaper!  :D

So has my toilet, but I would still choose the porcelain to sit on

Sitting on a saber would be rather uncomfortable. Especially a Dooku with the hand guard... :D :P

Any thing with lights and sound is something worth buying. like MR or Hasbro saber. ;D :D
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Hamill82 on January 20, 2009, 02:45:16 PM
Elementary, my dear Watson! The FX version has interactive lights and sound and is cheaper!  :D

Watson?! Did someone call me? ;D ;D

Elementary, my dear Watson! The FX version has interactive lights and sound and is cheaper!  :D

So has my toilet, but I would still choose the porcelain to sit on

Sitting on a saber would be rather uncomfortable. Especially a Dooku with the hand guard... :D :P

Any thing with lights and sound is something worth buying. like MR or Hasbro saber. ;D :D

True, just fooling around here  ;D. It's always boys with toys  ;D. I just hope the rumors will come true on this Dooku Fx saber  :-\
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Supermans on January 20, 2009, 02:46:02 PM
Hey all...

Some interesting rumors out this morning!

As reported on RS:
http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Latest_Star_Wars_Rumors_120477.asp (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Latest_Star_Wars_Rumors_120477.asp)

Hasbro Signature Series (FX lightsabers)
Count Dooku
Ahsoka Tano
Luke Skywalker
Darth Sidious

I take it the Luke will be the same green bladed Luke ROTJ from 2005.... I will definitely be buying one then...
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: gundamaniac on January 20, 2009, 02:55:11 PM
Any thing with lights and sound is something worth buying. like MR or Hasbro saber. ;D :D

So...would you buy a generic "lazer sword"?....haha

I agree. Personally, I'd like to have every OT hilt, just because those were so memorable to me as a kid and those hilts were the stuff dreams were made of for me...at least until I saw some of the crazy custom work that saber smiths are capable of...

I'll be singling out specific PT hilts to collect, particularly Obi/QuiGonn in TPM and Anakin's AotC (and maybe an Obi AotC if they come out with two different ones for the FX line...doubt it though) to round off my Anakin/Vader set (I'm a Vader fanatic)

I really like the FX line for providing relatively cheap and decent representations of the movie hilts. I just hope Hasbro's new FX offerings don't compromise the level of quality I'm used to seeing from MR's FX line.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: The Highwayman on January 20, 2009, 03:54:15 PM
Any thing with lights and sound is something worth buying. like MR or Hasbro saber. ;D :D

So...would you buy a generic "lazer sword"?....haha


omly if it had the extend/retract effect. ;D ;D I hope it a ROTJ Luke too. a nice one has been long overdue.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: darth_call on January 20, 2009, 03:58:33 PM
What i DO like is that almost no matter what they release, ...since it's HASBRO, they'll probably flood the market with them. So we wont have to pay triple for whatever gets released.



Enjoy my what??
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: gundamaniac on January 20, 2009, 04:01:55 PM
Hoorah for a wealth of cheap soundboards?
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Sidneyious on January 20, 2009, 04:02:53 PM
Quote from: BIGGS DARKLIGHTER on Today at 11:21:41 AM
Hey all...

Some interesting rumors out this morning!

As reported on RS:
http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Latest_Star_Wars_Rumors_120477.asp

Hasbro Signature Series (FX lightsabers)
Count Dooku
Ahsoka Tano
Luke Skywalker
Darth Sidious

Sence the rest are new then Iam going to take a stab and say the luke will be new instead of the previous versions, if thats so then good luck you V2 people.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Corellian on January 20, 2009, 07:09:26 PM
It seems they are focusing on Clone Wars (with the exception of Jedi Luke, who is of course always sought after).
It would be interesting to see the Dooku saber and how they made it  since it will not be perfectly true to scale more so that its curved.
The Sidous saber would probably be as big as the Yoda fx and not exact also.
Its still great news to see new stuff coming :)

Next should be TPM/AOTC Obiwan and Quigonn then Jedi council fx :)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: BEN KENOBI on January 20, 2009, 07:21:26 PM
Elementary, my dear Watson! The FX version has interactive lights and sound and is cheaper!  :D

So has my toilet, but I would still choose the porcelain to sit on

Oh my I'm laughing so hard I'm nearly losing my breath lol :D :DI guess I'm staying broke this year lol :D :D
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: ashgad on January 21, 2009, 12:51:19 PM
Not sure where RS got this info, according to the last Q&A at Hasbro on January 5th they said this....

"SWCollector.com (Dan): Any movement yet towards new product designs for the Force FX lightsaber line?

Hasbro: We are not ready to reveal any new designs yet, since we still have a long way to go to get to our goals for the first series.  When we feel that we have retailer and consumer support in place we will start releasing info on the new designs."


from here...

http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=A8B05B77-D56F-E112-4CDF7DE6EFD74890 (http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=A8B05B77-D56F-E112-4CDF7DE6EFD74890)

I assume they have some inside connection that might give them more info perhaps....

Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Mikkyo of the Sith on January 21, 2009, 08:09:28 PM
Not sure where RS got this info, according to the last Q&A at Hasbro on January 5th they said this....

"SWCollector.com (Dan): Any movement yet towards new product designs for the Force FX lightsaber line?

Hasbro: We are not ready to reveal any new designs yet, since we still have a long way to go to get to our goals for the first series.  When we feel that we have retailer and consumer support in place we will start releasing info on the new designs."


from here...

http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=A8B05B77-D56F-E112-4CDF7DE6EFD74890 (http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=A8B05B77-D56F-E112-4CDF7DE6EFD74890)

I assume they have some inside connection that might give them more info perhaps....


A short while ago I read a thread here that had a link to an interview with someone from Hasbro that said they were planning on releasing Obi TPM and Dooku. I'm surprised no one else has mentioned they read it too.

Edit: I can't even find the posts I left in the thread! I went through ALL of my posts and didn't see them. Weird. Hasn't anyone else seen that thread/interview besides me? . .
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: GRAND MOFF TARKIN on January 21, 2009, 08:48:01 PM
Yes I did. Im sure its somewhere in the Hasbro section of this site....but Im not about to search the Death Star for it...
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: DarthSkywalker on January 22, 2009, 03:59:49 PM
I am Curious about one saber in particular.
Count Dooku II,III AOTC ROTS
Ahsoka Tano Clone Wars
Darth Sidious III ROTS
But which Luke Skywalker Saber might they do?
I hope it is the ROTJ or the ESB
If anyone heard  the rumor and knows which luke it is please let me know.
http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Latest_Star_Wars_Rumors_120477.asp
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: darthmorbius on January 22, 2009, 04:13:41 PM
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Topic Merged....

Checking the Board list before posting kinda helps...
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Supermans on January 23, 2009, 07:50:15 AM
Hey all...

Some interesting rumors out this morning!

As reported on RS:
http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Latest_Star_Wars_Rumors_120477.asp (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Latest_Star_Wars_Rumors_120477.asp)

Hasbro Signature Series (FX lightsabers)
Count Dooku
Ahsoka Tano
Luke Skywalker
Darth Sidious

I take it the Luke will be the same green bladed Luke ROTJ from 2005.... I will definitely be buying one then...

Wow, I just bought the Obi Wan hasbro Force FX and I have to say it really is a downer if it is indicative of what we all have to look forward to in these new sabers. I truly hope they don't change the Luke ROTJ and make it into a lightweight with less shiny finishes.. The only Hasbro's worth buying are the ones using most of the leftover old parts including the battery speaker assembly that MR used. I have to say, the Hasbro Luke I own has the worst of all the speakers in comparison to all my MR sabers and the ANH Vader by Habsro in comparison to three MR Vaders i have is half as loud and garbled. Maybe I got unlucky with the three Hasbro Signature Series Sabers that I bought however at this point I don't think it was a coincidence. I'm looking forward to the new announced saber's  as much as all of you, however I am hoping that the quality is as good as the Hasbro Yoda which apparently is unchanged from the MR version...I would assume the curved hilt would require the same soundboard as the Yoda's as well as the Emperor's...

On a side note, I have pre-ordered some of the Star Trek props from Master Replicas and am looking forward to the Ghostbuster props they will be releasing when the movie comes out. Master Replicas is having supplier issues though as they are a very small company so they need all our support..   

I plan on doing reviews of all of my sabers when I have the time as I am enjoying this forum and its people. I already bought a few sabers from members and I thank each one.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Hamill82 on January 24, 2009, 07:50:33 AM
I'm definitely going to get these Ghostbuster replicas. I'm a huge Ghostbusters fan, it was one of the first movies I ever saw along with Tootsie and E.T  ;). I love the Ghostbusters movies and all the props in the movie  ;)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Kyp Durron on January 24, 2009, 07:59:14 AM

Wow, I just bought the Obi Wan hasbro Force FX and I have to say it really is a downer if it is indicative of what we all have to look forward to in these new sabers. I truly hope they don't change the Luke ROTJ and make it into a lightweight with less shiny finishes.. The only Hasbro's worth buying are the ones using most of the leftover old parts including the battery speaker assembly that MR used. I have to say, the Hasbro Luke I own has the worst of all the speakers in comparison to all my MR sabers and the ANH Vader by Habsro in comparison to three MR Vaders i have is half as loud and garbled. Maybe I got unlucky with the three Hasbro Signature Series Sabers that I bought however at this point I don't think it was a coincidence. I'm looking forward to the new announced saber's  as much as all of you, however I am hoping that the quality is as good as the Hasbro Yoda which apparently is unchanged from the MR version...I would assume the curved hilt would require the same soundboard as the Yoda's as well as the Emperor's...

You should try the Hasbro Anakin ROTS, mine is better than the MR version I had. ;)



-Joclad
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: AAYLA SECURA on January 29, 2009, 06:01:02 PM
In one of Hasbro's recent Q&As they said they're developing Count Dooku and Obi-Wan TPM lightsabers... so I'd add the Obi-Wan TPM to the list.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: The Highwayman on January 30, 2009, 01:15:39 PM
That's also the first time I've seen Aayla Secura present and active! Wow, that's like, two mods I have seen active recently that i've seen active before!

I think perhaps a Plo Koon (EpIII) saber is order. i have always liked that hilt. It has nice lines and looks very easy to wield.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Supermans on February 06, 2009, 05:18:32 AM
Any new info on these rumors??
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Anatim on February 12, 2009, 07:15:14 AM
You can preorder following FX-Lightsabers here in germany:

Obi-Wan Kenobi ROTS (end of February)
Anakin Skywalker ROTS (end of February)
Mace Windu ROTS (end of March)
Count Dooku ROTS (end of May)
Asajj Ventress (end of April)
Luke Skywalker ROTJ (end of April)

I have no official announcement, but  these sabers were introduced at the International Toy Fair Nuernberg
(Official page (http://www.spielwarenmesse.de/?id=963))


You can read our full news, if you want--> CLICK (http://www.saberproject.de/pnews_e.html)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Vektor on February 12, 2009, 07:30:54 AM
That's interesting news, Tim! Do you know if Hasbro had prototypes of those new sabers to show? I assume the Dooku at Replix site is photoshopped pic.

Nevertheless, definitely interesting!
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Anatim on February 12, 2009, 11:39:07 AM
Sorry, I don't know...

All I know is that Replix gets their Sabers directly from Hasbro Germany
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Hab Icom on February 12, 2009, 07:53:53 PM
I just sent Hasbro Customer Support a request for some insight to what lightsabers will be comming out this year. The responded with a nice note saying that it's a secret but appreciate the interest. I'm guessing Dart Sidious and Count Dukou. Anyone hear differently?
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Acebaur on February 12, 2009, 09:50:02 PM
According to Rebel Scums rumor page, the new FX sabers are supposed to be  Dooku, Ashoka, Sidious and Luke.  Which Luke, they didn't say, but I'm personally hoping for a nicer version the ROTJ (and hopefully with a skinnier neck)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Sohryu76 on February 12, 2009, 11:30:10 PM
I'd like to see hasbro use 3 AAA battery packs, like the Yoda saber... the girth of that saber was much thinner than the other sabers, and I'm sure that a full size saber with that width would be alot more comfortable to hold, and not feel over-sized...

but I'm good with an Ahsoka saber either way... but I think they really need to thin out the sabers to make them better...
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Acebaur on February 13, 2009, 06:35:16 AM
Yeah I'd really like to see Ashokas's as well. we need some more green sabers. I like Yoda's and all but I can't justify spending $100+ on a saber thats 2/3's as long as a regular one. 

As long as they did them right, Dooku and Sidious' sabers would be awesome too.  I'm surprised they haven't done Obi Wan's and Qui Gon's TPM sabers.  They seem like they would be really easy to make. (both are essentially solid tubes).  Come to think of it I have heard a rumor, I think on this site that they might make Obi's TPM saber. 
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: ashgad on February 13, 2009, 06:59:39 AM
I read this on the Rumors thread...So maybe the same holds true (read-possible) for the US...



You can preorder following FX-Lightsabers here in germany:

Obi-Wan Kenobi ROTS (end of February)
Anakin Skywalker ROTS (end of February)
Mace Windu ROTS (end of March)
Count Dooku ROTS (end of May)
Asajj Ventress (end of April)
Luke Skywalker ROTJ (end of April)

I have no official announcement, but  these sabers were introduced at the International Toy Fair Nuernberg
(Official page (http://www.spielwarenmesse.de/?id=963))


You can read our full news, if you want--> CLICK (http://www.saberproject.de/pnews_e.html)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on February 13, 2009, 07:56:33 AM
I read this on the Rumors thread...So maybe the same holds true (read-possible) for the US...



You can preorder following FX-Lightsabers here in germany:

Obi-Wan Kenobi ROTS (end of February)
Anakin Skywalker ROTS (end of February)
Mace Windu ROTS (end of March)
Count Dooku ROTS (end of May)
Asajj Ventress (end of April)
Luke Skywalker ROTJ (end of April)

I have no official announcement, but  these sabers were introduced at the International Toy Fair Nuernberg
(Official page (http://www.spielwarenmesse.de/?id=963))


You can read our full news, if you want--> CLICK (http://www.saberproject.de/pnews_e.html)

It would be interesting.  At one point they said they had no plans to make a Mace.  Maybe plans have changed?
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Sohryu76 on February 13, 2009, 09:17:03 AM
Yeah I'd really like to see Ashokas's as well. we need some more green sabers. I like Yoda's and all but I can't justify spending $100+ on a saber thats 2/3's as long as a regular one. 

As long as they did them right, Dooku and Sidious' sabers would be awesome too.  I'm surprised they haven't done Obi Wan's and Qui Gon's TPM sabers.  They seem like they would be really easy to make. (both are essentially solid tubes).  Come to think of it I have heard a rumor, I think on this site that they might make Obi's TPM saber. 

according to: jedinews.co.uk
they are planning a Obi TPM by spring of 09...
oh and a Dooku...
http://jedinews.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsID=1985

and oops this has already been announced elsewhere: http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=14888.0
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Jasher Kain on February 13, 2009, 09:50:08 AM
With great interest shall I watch these unfolding events.
If they do make a Mace, it better be more to scale. Those MRs were beasts.

I personally would like to see a Qui-Gon.  :)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: OBI-WAN KENOBI on February 13, 2009, 10:41:34 AM
Well folks, between the reports we're hearing out of Germany, the UK, and of course from the initial Hasbro announcments a couple months ago, it's pretty apparent that a Count Dooku FX is now a reality.  8)  Looks like an Obi-Wan TPM might be as well.

I would personally love to see the Mace FX re-released myself.  Perhaps a switch to a AAA battery set up (as opposed to the whopping 6AAs of the MR Mace) would slim that saber down a little.  Even though that would probably sacrifice brightness, it would most likely be a very welcomed change.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: The Highwayman on February 13, 2009, 10:48:38 AM
i tohugh the mace's were the exact same size as the prop... Or were they just ever so slightly bigger, like all Fx sabers?
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: OBI-WAN KENOBI on February 13, 2009, 10:51:55 AM
Definitely not the same size as the prop, especially the emitter and pommel.  But contrary to what many people think, the difference in size between the Mace FX and the prop really isn't that huge.  They're about the same length, with the FX being obviously wider.  I need to post some pics of my comparison here at some point.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: QUI-GON JINN on February 13, 2009, 10:55:26 AM
Switching the Mace from AA's to AAA's wouldn't affect the brightness,  just the runtime.   The AAA's would die faster,  is all.

If Hasbro were to redo and re-issue that saber,  I sincerely hope they'd do something about the diameter.  I have one here on my bench awaiting conversion for a friend,  and it's HUGE.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: JANGO FETT on February 13, 2009, 11:05:43 AM

If Hasbro were to redo and re-issue that saber,  I sincerely hope they'd do something about the diameter.  I have one here on my bench awaiting conversion for a friend,  and it's HUGE.

Agreed. I made one with a US 2.0 in it, but had to take it apart so the US 2.0 could be upgraded to 2.1.

The battery setup I used was a 8 aaa holder ;D. Sometimes the larger size is nice.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: The Highwayman on February 13, 2009, 01:04:47 PM
Oh, i knew there was some size relations, but couldn't remember just what. Thanks OW.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Acebaur on February 13, 2009, 07:22:44 PM
I too would like to see a re-release of the Mace saber, I missed it when it came out and I'm not paying the ridiculous prices on ebay for one.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Jasher Kain on February 13, 2009, 08:25:21 PM
Definitely not the same size as the prop, especially the emitter and pommel.  But contrary to what many people think, the difference in size between the Mace FX and the prop really isn't that huge.  They're about the same length, with the FX being obviously wider.  I need to post some pics of my comparison here at some point.

It's the width that bothers me about all these mass-produced sabers...especially the Obi-Wan ROTS.  :'(
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: ashgad on February 13, 2009, 08:56:50 PM
I personally would be pretty pumped about  an OWK TPM and QuiGon it would be nice to see these finally as FX as well as Dooku and Ventress....
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Kyp Durron on February 13, 2009, 09:09:17 PM
Mace ROTS only if they can make it a bit thinner using AAA batteries. I'd sacrifice run time to have the hilt be a bit more accurate.



-Joclad

Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Vosk on February 13, 2009, 09:18:13 PM
Hmm, the Mace and Luke ROTJ, why would they be a European exclusive?  That doesn't make sense...I would suspect something like this would be released world wide.  I too hope that they have redone the Mace and make it smaller and use the AAA batteries.  I hope the Obi-Wan TPM and Qui-Gon FX sabers are made.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Acebaur on February 13, 2009, 10:03:34 PM
I personally would be pretty pumped about  an OWK TPM and QuiGon it would be nice to see these finally as FX as well as Dooku and Ventress....

I see no reason that they wouldn't do both or at least Obi's TPM they are both essentially solid tube designs.  Qui-Gon's would be a bit trickier if they wanted to be accurate because of the scalloped hand grip.  Shouldn't be to hard to fix though, I think all you would need to do is have the batteries run parallel behind the scalloped part.  Alternatively they could just cheat a little and make the scallops not quite as deep. 

Plus it would be an easy way to bring in sales for Hasbro, they must know we're all suckers for new lightsaber designs ;)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Acerocket on February 13, 2009, 10:31:01 PM
I see no reason that they wouldn't do both or at least Obi's TPM they are both essentially solid tube designs.  Qui-Gon's would be a bit trickier if they wanted to be accurate because of the scalloped hand grip.  Shouldn't be to hard to fix though, I think all you would need to do is have the batteries run parallel behind the scalloped part.  Alternatively they could just cheat a little and make the scallops not quite as deep. 

Plus it would be an easy way to bring in sales for Hasbro, they must know we're all suckers for new lightsaber designs ;)


You have said a couple of times the Obi TPM is an easy saber.  Go ahead and build one yourself.  The Obi TPM is not an easy design to do right.  I have done 30 of them and they are a very complicated saber to do.  Even when being mass produced by cheap labor in China. 
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Kyp Durron on February 13, 2009, 10:40:27 PM
Quite true, but the Qui-Gon on the other hand, can't be that hard to do...at least I wouldn't think so. Which is why I'm shocked that we're gonna be seeing a Dooku first as that to me would seem harder to pull off.



-Joclad
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Acebaur on February 14, 2009, 08:11:47 AM
I see no reason that they wouldn't do both or at least Obi's TPM they are both essentially solid tube designs.  Qui-Gon's would be a bit trickier if they wanted to be accurate because of the scalloped hand grip.  Shouldn't be to hard to fix though, I think all you would need to do is have the batteries run parallel behind the scalloped part.  Alternatively they could just cheat a little and make the scallops not quite as deep. 

Plus it would be an easy way to bring in sales for Hasbro, they must know we're all suckers for new lightsaber designs ;)


You have said a couple of times the Obi TPM is an easy saber.  Go ahead and build one yourself.  The Obi TPM is not an easy design to do right.  I have done 30 of them and they are a very complicated saber to do.  Even when being mass produced by cheap labor in China. 

I never said I could build one, I have neither the skills nor the equipment for such a project, (though I wish I did).  Why do you say its a tricky design? because of the pommel? or the emitter? You said you built 30 of them, what problems did you run into?
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: DARTH MAUL on February 14, 2009, 09:25:05 AM
I see no reason that they wouldn't do both or at least Obi's TPM they are both essentially solid tube designs.  Qui-Gon's would be a bit trickier if they wanted to be accurate because of the scalloped hand grip.  Shouldn't be to hard to fix though, I think all you would need to do is have the batteries run parallel behind the scalloped part.  Alternatively they could just cheat a little and make the scallops not quite as deep. 

Plus it would be an easy way to bring in sales for Hasbro, they must know we're all suckers for new lightsaber designs ;)


You have said a couple of times the Obi TPM is an easy saber.  Go ahead and build one yourself.  The Obi TPM is not an easy design to do right.  I have done 30 of them and they are a very complicated saber to do.  Even when being mass produced by cheap labor in China. 

I never said I could build one, I have neither the skills nor the equipment for such a project, (though I wish I did).  Why do you say its a tricky design? because of the pommel? or the emitter? You said you built 30 of them, what problems did you run into?

The pommel is actually three pieces usually and has a lot of detail to be machined. Also the entire length has the outer tube has multiple ODs with another tube inside surrounding the inner chamber. The emmiter isn't anywhere near like a standard one piece mhs one. It has a detailed blade holder surronded by the outer very detailed shroud. I'm lucky enough to have one of the 10 FX versions of Acerorocket's Obi-tpm and at one time I thought I could maybe pull it off too, but its not really simple at all.

Now the Qui-gon saber I can agree that it would be easier to make. Its not that far off from some of the sink tube overlay sabers a lot of the sabersmiths make right here on the forum. The center core, blade holder, pretty simple pommel, and the overlay.

I would really love to get a hasbro obi-tpm so that if I bust it up after converting it I won't be rather upset lol. Hoping they do a qui-gon, count dooku, sidious, plus the re-release of mace and luke would be cool too.

Gius
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: magneto1138 on February 14, 2009, 04:26:14 PM

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


http://toyfair09.figures.com/showphoto.php?photo=53&size=big&cat=
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: OW Kenobi77 on February 14, 2009, 04:53:23 PM

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


http://toyfair09.figures.com/showphoto.php?photo=53&size=big&cat=

Here is a close up pic of the Obi-Wan and Dooku from rebelscum:
http://www.rebelscum.com/TF2009/Hasbro1/image7.asp (http://www.rebelscum.com/TF2009/Hasbro1/image7.asp)


You should probably start a new thread since this isn't a rumor anymore :)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: BEN KENOBI on February 14, 2009, 05:45:10 PM
 :D :D :o :o


wow-----oh-wow-----I've got my money ready!! ;D
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Acebaur on February 14, 2009, 05:55:40 PM
Most excellent, I can't wait!  My only worry is that the Dooku looks rather wide.  It might be the angle of the photo, but does everyone agree that it looks a good bit larger than Obi's? Either way I'll still probably buy one.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Jasher Kain on February 14, 2009, 08:35:49 PM
*sigh*

Again, thickness, thickness, thickness.
The Obi-Wan is thick and Dooku even thicker!

...but at least they're making new sabers.  ;D
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Vosk on February 16, 2009, 11:44:24 AM
I wonder why Germany is the only one that has the Mace, Luke ROTJ, and Asajj Ventress (if true) exclusive to their country.  If they are only exclusive to Germany I may pick those up then.  All though I may skip on Asajj', not sure yet.  I wonder if the Mace and Luke have AAA battery packs instead of AA.

Edit: I translated Replix' page for the Luke ROTJ and it says it needs 3 batteries... I'm assuming AAA.  It says the Mace needs 6 batteries...but doesn't say AA or AAA.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: OBI-WAN KENOBI on February 16, 2009, 01:18:46 PM
Seeing as how the Mace is probably my favorite SW saber, I'm very curious to see how the Hasbro version will look.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Trailbreaker77 on April 01, 2009, 09:56:35 AM
Well I hope some of these rumors turn out to be true. I need a Mace and a Green Luke saber and e-bay prices now are to much for me.  Qui-Gon would be great and Hasbro could make Sidious to keep the theme of one good one bad release.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: AAYLA SECURA on April 13, 2009, 10:38:58 AM
From Sandtroopers.com's latest batch of Hasbro Q&A:

1) Dear Hasbro, when will we see a release on the Mace Windu and Luke Skywalker (RotJ) Force FX sabers? Or with the popularity of The Clone Wars, we will be seeing an Ahsoka Tano Force FX lightsaber any time soon?

Unfortunately, we're off to a slower-than-expected start with the Force FX business, as consumer demand is not yet where we forecasted it to be for the original sabers.  As such, we have to move through our material commitments to the original sabers before we can release the new ones. Hopefully they will be out this Fall. There are plans for an Ahsoka Force FX lightsaber, but in the longer term once we are successful with the current lineup.


http://www.sandtroopers.com/smf/index.php?topic=5183.msg232626#msg232626 (http://www.sandtroopers.com/smf/index.php?topic=5183.msg232626#msg232626)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: BEN KENOBI on April 13, 2009, 05:33:13 PM
 :'( :'(

wow in this case we may be talking two years before they come out with new sabers :P :P
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Jasher Kain on April 13, 2009, 05:44:38 PM
As such, we have to move through our material commitments to the original sabers before we can release the new ones. Hopefully they will be out this Fall.
Fall? Can anyone say Christmas? Boy, I smelled this one a mile away.  >:(

Ya know...IMHO, Hasbro should have come out with new sabers first, and then start re-releasing older models. I mean really: Vaders and Lukes were the last to be released by MR and the first to be re-released by Hasbro; they've had the longest shelf-life. People are waiting for new sabers! hello~  :P

A word to Hasbro: You want to see consumer demand? Release new stuff! Once people have more choices, they'll buy the one they want, get hooked, and then start buying the original sabers. Geez...they really need to hire some app-soc-psychs to do some buyer evaluations... ::)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Master Dai Bendu on April 13, 2009, 05:51:51 PM
Quote
wow in this case we may be talking two years before they come out with new sabers

Let's hope not. If they think new sabers will move as slow as the current lineup they may cancel the FX line.  :'(
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: BEN KENOBI on April 13, 2009, 05:59:10 PM
 :D :D

I'm with jasher here!!Why come out with sabers that were already out when they would have sold a lot more with new ones here!! :P
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: AAYLA SECURA on April 13, 2009, 07:05:59 PM
Quote
wow in this case we may be talking two years before they come out with new sabers

Let's hope not. If they think new sabers will move as slow as the current lineup they may cancel the FX line.  :'(

Hasbro has a major tendency to rid themselves of sublines that tank before they're given a chance to take off. Sometimes this is a result of consumer demand, other times it's because Hasbro makes poor product release choices. If the FX saber line fails, it will be a result of the latter. But you'll never hear that from Hasbro. They always blame their mistakes on the market. Hasbro is also big on having "main character" accessories in production at all times, so that could be part of why they've got the sabers at retail that they do. This could be good for newcomers to the line and younger fans who want Vader's and Luke's sabers, but it's not good for the long-time collectors who have already been waiting a couple of years for something new.

In my honest opinion I don't know that Hasbro was qualified to take on the FX line. They're a toy company. Not a high-end collectibles business. The only saber they've probably done themselves is the aforementioned Ashoka saber. The Obi-Wan and Dooku they probably got in the form of designs or prototypes from MR that didn't make it into production before they lost the license.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Jasher Kain on April 13, 2009, 07:09:21 PM
In my honest opinion I don't know that Hasbro was qualified to take on the FX line. They're a toy company. Not a high-end collectibles business. The only saber they've probably done themselves is the mentioned Ashoka saber. The Obi-Wan and Dooku they probably got in the form of designs or prototypes from MR that didn't make it into production before they lost the license.

My sentiments exactly. If they treat the FX series like toys and not like the high-end collectibles that they are, we're in serious trouble.
BTW, does anyone know how or why MR lost the license?
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: DARTH MAUL on April 13, 2009, 07:35:41 PM
I would say that I agree with you both. Most likely as most know they probably went with the last sabers created because there was still leftover parts. They didn't have to do much work at all to turn those out. I definitely agree they should do something new for us and not keep everyone waiting to the ninth hour for christmas time. They keep that up and in habit then a lot of people will be very turned off by that choice. Hence back to Aayla's comment that it will fail for one reason or another. Most likely due to the later.

Gius
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Onli-Won Kanomi on April 13, 2009, 08:23:07 PM
Before everyone bashes Hasbro for being a toy company not a collectibles company lets not forget that in its last year of the SW license our much esteemed Master Replicas was itself bought out by Corgi which is...you guessed it...a toy company. Who knows how much of the decision not to pay the higher fees that Lucas was asking for the SW license to remain with MR was a decision taken by MR officials...and how much of that decision was made by MR new 'masters' [pun intended] Corgi officials.

Which is by way of saying that Hasbro isn't the only toy company that can make short sighted decisions. Was it a bad idea for them to continue preexisting FX lines instead of coming straight out of the box with new models that we 'harder core' fans might prefer? Not necessarily if they were clearing out old inventories or using production facilities and tooling already in place to jump into the saber market at minimal up front cost to service the more 'casual' fans that more likely want the 'big name' old standbys.

They should realize however that the very preexistence of those models from MR means a certain amount of that marklet is already saturated...those of us who have MR Lukes are unlikely to buy another from Hasbro just because its Hasbro eh? so its kinda disingenuous of them to say "consumer demand is not yet where we forecasted it to be for the original sabers."

Consumer demand for the ORIGINAL [meaning many people already have em] saber models should have been EXPECTED to be MODEST.

This sounds worrisomely like 'blaming the market' as Aayla has noted they have a habit of doing.

Really they should have released an Asoka on their Launch Day...and/or the Dooku [i can understand them perhaps not wanting two Obis launching at the same time], but waiting TWO YEARS INTO THE CLONE WARS SERIES to launch an Asoka FX seems pretty dumb...what if Lucasfilm desides to KILL HER OFF next season [yeah I know its more likely that will be the finale but who knows]...then waiting would have been real dumb eh?

In any case launching a saber for a character that has only two years left to live [as we all know shes doomed by series end] when they could have had twice as long to exploit whatever demand there might be seems dumb to me.

At the very least the Asoka FX should be coming out this fall on the day Season 2 of CW premieres.

The Dooku should have been out immediately...having at least ONE new model could have done much to assuage concerns over Hasbro's commitment to the FX saber line of us hard core FX fans...concerns that this recent statement by Hasbro blaming the market only makes worse imo.



Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Master Dai Bendu on April 13, 2009, 08:43:54 PM
I agree Hasbro should have launched a different saber when they took over.

A brand new one? I don't know. But 20 minutes on E-bay would have given them great insight into the re-release of a single saber.

The Luke ROTJ would have sold very well. The only full sized green saber, and at $175 and up for MR's on the bay, I believe they would have sold like hot cakes.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Darth Matth on April 15, 2009, 02:59:51 PM
I think I go for costum made sabers instead.
Not counting UltraFX sabers I don't have any costum made sabers yet, but I think after experiënce one, I don't need a Hasbro anymore.
The Obi Wan TPM/AOTC I can get it costum made.
The Dooku is a differend story.
But still, iff that Dooku hilt has a nice sized body, I'll let someone take out the inside and let him put in a CF board.

PS. the Asoka being death in two years wont be a problem cause Vader is also death, and I have both sabers here.
Maybe the sentimental feeling makes people want to have her hilt for reminding her. ;D
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Jedi_alan on April 15, 2009, 10:08:02 PM
Well if Hasbro wants to clear out what they have they should discontinue some of the sabers that everyone already has, ex Vader, and Luke ANH. Make them like 49.99 and sell them off! I would buy some at that price for parts alone. And Make them available at some other stores!!!! the only place I can find them is at toys-r-us and I hate that store! to over priced!
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: DARTH MAUL on April 16, 2009, 07:59:55 AM
Yeah the only place I've ever seen a hasbro fx is toys-r-us. At least MR had Best Buy, Sharper Image (before they tanked), Borders, Spencers, Toys-r-us, and some others. Walmart doesn't even carry them on their website anymore and Target does, but still about as high as toy-r-us. I'm glad that other sites have them available or from ebay for a decent price, but I already have everything they redid in a MR saber so something new please!
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Darth Plaguis on April 21, 2009, 02:18:23 AM
I personally can't wait till the Dooku comes out. Now that will be a no brainer purchase for me  ;D
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: General Veers on November 22, 2009, 02:28:08 PM
I would love a Sidious, but I really don't want to see a FX line from the animated series.  That's just my opinion.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: djobitwan7 on November 22, 2009, 02:39:43 PM
Would love to see a Sideous too. Fingers are crossed.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: BEN KENOBI on November 22, 2009, 04:50:11 PM
 ;D ;D

Does New-York have a toy convention coming up?If ;so,I wonder if hasbro will give us a peek on next years sabers? :-\
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Onli-Won Kanomi on November 22, 2009, 05:30:23 PM
I would love a Sidious, but I really don't want to see a FX line from the animated series.  That's just my opinion.

And you are entitled to it!

But a big corporation like Hasbro is going to want to 'leverage' sales with something that is appearing onscreen NOW which is why I don't expect a Starkiller anytime soon if ever [it's 'last years news'] but we ARE getting a Ventress and I do expect an Ahsoka Tano...perhaps next year...its just good marketing sense to make sabers from the animated series as long as that series is the [in marketing terms] PRESENT rather than the 'past' of Star Wars merchandising.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: legendsofbatman on December 10, 2009, 12:41:57 PM
I would love a Sidious, but I really don't want to see a FX line from the animated series.  That's just my opinion.
I'm hoping for the Kit Fisto "concept saber"; how cool would that be? Just expensive, tho.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Anatim on January 10, 2010, 04:11:44 AM
I found an interesting Link, showing official Hasbro announcements
Click here (http://www.toyark.com/news/star-wars-toy-news-3/vintage-cardbacks-and-fx-lightsabers-with-removable-blades-2208/)

It seems that we finally getting FX-Lightsabers with removeable blades :)
The picture shows a Luke ANH and a Mace Windu saber
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: The Highwayman on January 10, 2010, 04:41:17 AM
Actually, we determined in a separate thread that this is looking ot be a cut and paste project. The mace looks to have had the blade 'Shopped out. I'm sorry to say that most of us highly doubt this being real.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Anatim on January 10, 2010, 12:05:33 PM
maybe it will be like the "Q-Sabers" in 2007 :P

The footer of the picture says "Confidental Information/Subject to Change"
Click (http://saberproject.de/images/news/removeablebladefxgr.jpg)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: BEN KENOBI on January 10, 2010, 04:29:25 PM
 ;D

That would be cool as long as the leds don't look like crap. :P
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: JamoUp on March 08, 2010, 11:12:13 AM
I found this link/posted on tcss: http://www.starwars.com/vault/collecting/news20100223.html

So the removable blades are real, but just not the windu, yet.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: JANGO FETT on April 30, 2010, 08:34:09 PM
mace windu

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS18778&mode=retail (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS18778&mode=retail)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Jasher Kain on April 30, 2010, 09:13:02 PM
mace windu
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS18778&mode=retail (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS18778&mode=retail)
This will be interesting to see. Doesn't look like it got any smaller... ::)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: JamoUp on May 02, 2010, 06:33:59 AM
mace windu

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS18778&mode=retail (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS18778&mode=retail)


It doesn't show that as a removable blade though. And it is less expensive than the removable blade obi, vader, ani...
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Jedi Master Taka on May 02, 2010, 08:52:01 AM
The blade's not removable, and it looks pretty much identical to the MR release. But since I missed this one the 1st time around, I can't wait for this and the Luke RotJ to be re-released in July.

http://www.redfordfilms.com/product/HS89832-RF/PREORDER-JUL-2010-Star-Wars-Mace-Windu-FX-Lightsaber-Hasbro.html

http://www.redfordfilms.com/product/HS89834-RF/PREORDER-JUL-2010-Star-Wars-Luke-Skywalker-FX-Lightsaber-ROTJ-Hasbro.html

Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Jm419 on May 02, 2010, 08:54:56 AM
I might need to pick up a Mace, I always wanted one of those.  It's really too bad they didn't update these, but one never knows:  the neck on the ROTJ might be copper, and the gold on the Windu might not wear off...
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: The Highwayman on May 02, 2010, 03:35:27 PM
I am definetely planning on ordering the ROTJ, just to match it to my MR. And then have one that only takes # batteries instead of four or six. :D

And then, there's the conversion bit. :D
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: OakenMonk on May 02, 2010, 03:48:18 PM
I certainly hope they bring out a Mace, those things are hard to get hold of unless you have bottomless pockets!
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Jedi Master Taka on May 02, 2010, 04:27:30 PM
At this point I don't know whether to hope for no major changes so I can get one converted quicker, or hope for improvements. (Deeper blade holder, better gold plating, slightly slimmer profile...) I've always liked both of these. The Mace is the saber that got me interested into lightsabers, but then I went for a Double Maul for the utility. I assumed at the time I would have plenty of time to pick up a Mace latter. Boy was I wrong... Now that their coming back out so I can afford to pick one up, my only problem is deciding on a Purple or Yellow blade. Hmmm.....
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: enaswede on May 02, 2010, 08:51:22 PM
This looks promissing.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220599318079&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220599318079&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Aelde Renn on May 03, 2010, 01:41:34 AM
$50 shipping seems a BIT extreme!  Other than that, it is an MR, and has several days left, so the potential for bidding to skyrocket is high.  Personally, I think I'll wait for the Hasbro to come out.  ::)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: OakenMonk on May 03, 2010, 04:20:16 AM
$50 shipping seems a BIT extreme!  Other than that, it is an MR, and has several days left, so the potential for bidding to skyrocket is high.  Personally, I think I'll wait for the Hasbro to come out.  ::)

Agreed, I've seen Force FX sabers on eBay recently go from £0.99 to over £100 in 5 days. Waiting seems like the smartest choice.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Jm419 on May 03, 2010, 02:55:46 PM
This looks promissing.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220599318079&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220599318079&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)

And it's not "mint" condition.  The box has been opened...that makes it "very good," at best.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: OakenMonk on May 04, 2010, 02:59:52 PM
Also I've been looking aroudn and most shops estimate the arrival of the new Hasbro's in late june/ early july,
just a heads up for all of use hungry to get our hands on new sabers  :)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Mandalore Warrior on May 30, 2010, 02:04:48 PM
I wish they would make sabers from other Star Wars characters such as Kyle Katarn's second saber as seen in Star Wars: Jedi Knights II: Outcast.  That is a very cool saber!  Also, Ashoka Tano's saber should look very interesting.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: BIGGS DARKLIGHTER on June 25, 2010, 02:10:54 PM
Hey all...just noticed in my newest Brian's Toy's email that they state that the following Hasbro FX sabers are being discontinued:

Luke Skywalker ANH
Obi-Wan Kenobi TPM
Obi-Wan Kenobi ROTS
Yoda

Anyone else seen this mentioned anywhere yet?
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: PadawanFox92 on June 25, 2010, 09:36:50 PM
Not the TPM saber! I was hoping to get my hands on one of those sometime soon! I saw four being sold on E-bay only last week for $120 US! That TPM saber looks slimmer than any saber I've ever seen, less uncomfortable for the wielder's hand and not to mention almost exactly like the real thing! As a Tatooineian would say: "What the bloah?"
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Caine on June 25, 2010, 11:13:48 PM
Not the TPM saber! I was hoping to get my hands on one of those sometime soon! I saw four being sold on E-bay only last week for $120 US! That TPM saber looks slimmer than any saber I've ever seen, less uncomfortable for the wielder's hand and not to mention almost exactly like the real thing! As a Tatooineian would say: "What the bloah?"

It is very comfortable...the only FX saber I will own.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: jaethe77 on July 27, 2010, 09:21:45 PM
I can't wait for the august reissue of Mace Windus sabre...at $110 I can skip groceries for a pay period,mmm ramen, and grab one.  that way I can display it and use a TCSS conversion kit on the other one with a couple broken leds.   ;D
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Jedi Master Taka on August 13, 2010, 11:35:17 AM
Not long now and we will get to see the new Hasbro versions. It's been a lot of fun watching people scramble to sell there MR Mace and Luke RoJ on eBay lately. There have even been a few really good deals. With the sabers that have been pulled from production and the new removable bladed versions coming up for release, It makes me wonder if that is how there planing on going with the whole line... Lets just hope they use less glue on the new ones so they're a bit easier to convert. ::)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Zarth2k on August 17, 2010, 10:02:59 PM
Looks like the wait is almost over. Redford films changed the Mace and Luke from pre-order to New as of tonight. 3-6 days and we should be seeing the 1st pics and vids of the changes (if any) they have made to the FX models. :D
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Jm419 on August 17, 2010, 10:40:33 PM
Huh.  I definitely won't be getting the ROTJ, anyway...but if the Mace looks any better (which I kinda doubt), I might have to consider getting one.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: bamster on August 18, 2010, 06:26:47 AM
does anyone think the Mace Windu FX will be any smaller? I have a Mace FX now, but if the news ones are smaller I'd probably buy that. I did notice that the new one only takes 3 AA whereas mine takes 6 AA....
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: DARTH MAUL on August 18, 2010, 06:35:07 AM
I saw the one at CV and its the same size as before. A brighter gold color than before, but nothing else is different.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: DarthZerimar on August 18, 2010, 06:37:28 AM
yeah, all the new ones are AAA batteries.  By the way, I don't have a source yet, but i received a comment on my review saying the next Force FXs will be Mace removable blade, Luke ROTJ removable blade, Luke ANH removable blade, and Ahsoka.  But even he doesn't know if Ahsoka's rumor is real yet.  Still does anybody have any sources on the 2 Luke's and Mace all with removable blades?
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: DarthZerimar on August 18, 2010, 06:39:34 AM
Starwarsshop claims it is 3 AAs, but it says the same for Anakin's and Vader's removable blade, which I've confirmed is 3 AAAs.  Ever since Hasbro started in on their own designs with Obi-Wan TPM and Dooku AOTC, they have all been 3 AAAs with new battery holder.  Same with the last few MR made, like Maul and Yoda.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: DARTH MAUL on August 18, 2010, 06:43:46 AM
Starwarsshop claims it is 3 AAs, but it says the same for Anakin's and Vader's removable blade, which I've confirmed is 3 AAAs.  Ever since Hasbro started in on their own designs with Obi-Wan TPM and Dooku AOTC, they have all been 3 AAAs with new battery holder.  Same with the last few MR made, like Maul and Yoda.

We couldn't handle them so I can't confirm that part, but your probably right on the batteries. I was just talking about the appearance. The only removable blade sabers they had on display were Anakin, Vader, and Darth Maul at CV. They had Luke ROTJ and Mace ROTS with the fixed blade on display with them.

Also FYI - try to modify your last post instead of double posting to keep the threads cleaner. The button is in the upper right corner.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: DarthZerimar on August 18, 2010, 07:17:59 AM
Sure, my bad, oh and was Obi-Wan's with removable blade not there?  I noticed Hasbro still doesn't even have it on their website, so I'm wondering if they're holding off on it, but all other stores say ETA August or september.  Also, compared to the new Anakin and Vader Force FXs with removable blades, what are the sound boards like on Luke ROTJ and Mace AOTC/ROTS (I forget which).  Were y'all able to see and hear them activated?
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: DARTH MAUL on August 18, 2010, 07:21:56 AM
Sure, my bad, oh and was Obi-Wan's with removable blade not there?  I noticed Hasbro still doesn't even have it on their website, so I'm wondering if they're holding off on it, but all other stores say ETA August or september.  Also, compared to the new Anakin and Vader Force FXs with removable blades, what are the sound boards like on Luke ROTJ and Mace AOTC/ROTS (I forget which).  Were y'all able to see and hear them activated?

Everything was in a glass case there. The only one I got to hear activated was the Vader with removable blade because Han bought one. I think the Obi RotS was in the case too now that I think of it, but I don't remember for sure. They definitely were only selling the Vader and Anakin at the convention.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: cordaroyfog on August 18, 2010, 07:49:31 AM
Question: are the blades interchangable? does anyone have the anakin and vader, can you swap the blades?
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: DarthZerimar on August 18, 2010, 08:27:02 AM
They aren't.  You can put Anakin's into Vaders and with pressure constantly held, you can ignite a blue blade out of Vader's, but Vader's red blade won't even fit into Anakin's emitter.  Too, bad I'd rather it be the opposite :/
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: cordaroyfog on August 18, 2010, 08:27:53 AM
ah bummer, too bad, thanks for the info
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: BIGGS DARKLIGHTER on August 18, 2010, 03:01:37 PM
Brian's Toys has the Hasbro Mace and Luke ROTJ's in stock...

http://www.brianstoys.com/store/category.aspx?categoryID=3801 (http://www.brianstoys.com/store/category.aspx?categoryID=3801)

I wonder if they will be the same as the MR versions?  I'd imagine they probably at least redesigned the battery compartment.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Jedi Exile on August 18, 2010, 04:25:39 PM
Brian's Toys has the Hasbro Mace and Luke ROTJ's in stock...

http://www.brianstoys.com/store/category.aspx?categoryID=3801 (http://www.brianstoys.com/store/category.aspx?categoryID=3801)

I wonder if they will be the same as the MR versions?  I'd imagine they probably at least redesigned the battery compartment.

If they did, it would most likely mean that they take AAA's instead of double AA's and to me, that's a step backwards as the run time would be significantly reduced.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: AAYLA SECURA on August 21, 2010, 09:32:22 AM
The only one of these removable blade sabers I'm interested in getting right now is the single Darth Maul. I have the two single original MRs, but I'm thinking about going as a Dark Jedi or Sith for Halloween and would love the removable blade option. Plus the hilt looks fairly generic enough compared to say Vader's. Hopefully it'll be out before then.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: WEDGE ANTILLES on August 21, 2010, 11:07:16 AM
the removeable maul will be cool, to add onto a single-maul, to make a double-hilt/single-blade  "tatooine duel" version ;)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: AAYLA SECURA on August 23, 2010, 10:06:29 AM
the removeable maul will be cool, to add onto a single-maul, to make a double-hilt/single-blade  "tatooine duel" version ;)

I think I'll connect one of the MR versions to the new Hasbro removable blade version and do a single-bladed saber like Maul on Tatooine in TPM.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: todd4566 on August 23, 2010, 12:57:34 PM
^^^ Now that is a cool idea!
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Zakku Redwolf on September 29, 2010, 10:41:30 PM
I hope they do Ahsoka Tano's lightsaber. The eFX one I saw is such a tease. Would have to say it is one of my favorite hilts. Looks both beautiful and deadly.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: ForceFXFreak on October 25, 2010, 09:21:05 AM
cool
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Katarn on October 29, 2010, 03:07:51 AM
i hope they make the starkiller sabers from TFUII. ashoka's would be cool too.
ROTJ and ESB luke w/ removable blade would be the ultimate. i suppose ANH just for completeness would be nice too.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: AAYLA SECURA on November 15, 2010, 12:13:19 PM
i hope they make the starkiller sabers from TFUII. ashoka's would be cool too.
ROTJ and ESB luke w/ removable blade would be the ultimate. i suppose ANH just for completeness would be nice too.


Removable blade Luke ESB with a re-worked hilt is among those on my personal wishlist.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: smk1026 on January 01, 2011, 06:42:03 PM
there is a luke rotj removable seen on youtube i think that may be the new luke :/ i was hoping for an ESB :-\
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Fetts Vett on January 01, 2011, 07:53:16 PM
there is a luke rotj removable seen on youtube i think that may be the new luke :/ i was hoping for an ESB :-\

Do you have the link? And are you sure it wasn't just converted?
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Katarn on January 04, 2011, 03:29:40 PM
yeah i just searched youtube and saw nothing. maybe what you saw was indeed converted to single LED. post a link and we will find out!
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: smk1026 on January 07, 2011, 08:37:49 PM
yeah i just searched youtube and saw nothing. maybe what you saw was indeed converted to single LED. post a link and we will find out!



i think it was a park saber i cant find the video :/ but from what i remember there was no sound my bad guys!!!!
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Fetts Vett on January 08, 2011, 12:51:10 PM
Did it have a thin neck? If so, it was an Arc Wave or possibly a Korbanth LS6!  ;)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: BEN KENOBI on January 08, 2011, 05:18:07 PM
 :-\ :-\

Has anyone heard a rumors what hasbro has in mind for this year?I was wondering. ;D
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: okiwan on January 08, 2011, 05:23:38 PM
:-\ :-\

Has anyone heard a rumors what hasbro has in mind for this year?I was wondering. ;D

good question. personally id like to see more removable blade models, an id like them to put out an ahsoka saber. a starkiller saber would be sweet but i think it would cost to much.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: WEDGE ANTILLES on January 16, 2011, 12:36:31 AM
Dear Hasbro:

       Your Anakin III FX lightsaber has a round copper-colored button on the side.   
Please use this same copper-color in place of the orange-paint on the Luke VI FX.

                                                                                  Thank You.       
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: DarthZerimar on January 16, 2011, 09:39:04 AM
And on the Obi-Wan ROTS for that matter
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: AC_in_SD on January 28, 2011, 07:12:27 AM
Hi folks,

I'm completely new here and I'm looking to pick up my first fx lightsaber.  I was planning on grabbing a vader with removable blade from starwarsshop while they're on sale, but I just saw a link on bigbadtoystore for a new model coming in early 2011.  Anyone know anything about this new release?

Here's the link:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS15853&mode=retail

Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Drazhar on January 28, 2011, 07:33:08 AM
Hi folks,

I'm completely new here and I'm looking to pick up my first fx lightsaber.  I was planning on grabbing a vader with removable blade from starwarsshop while they're on sale, but I just saw a link on bigbadtoystore for a new model coming in early 2011.  Anyone know anything about this new release?

Here's the link:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS15853&mode=retail

Thanks in advance!

Wow, that link tells me next to nothing while telling me that they don't categorize well... Vader doesn't HAVE a saber in Clone Wars because he isn't Vader yet...

I'd get the one now unless you can find something more informative than a pre order link.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: AC_in_SD on January 28, 2011, 09:20:19 AM
I know, right? And when I e-mailed them for more info, they sent me a link to this forum! It makes no sense.  Their distributor must provide some information, but I'm sure it's too much work for them to look it up.  Thanks for your opinion.  
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Green Ranger on February 03, 2011, 10:55:28 PM
Dear Hasbro:

       Your Anakin III FX lightsaber has a round copper-colored button on the side.   
Please use this same copper-color in place of the orange-paint on the Luke VI FX.

                                                                                  Thank You.       


Lol
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Jedi_Qaid on May 06, 2011, 03:06:47 PM
I just got a email from Brian's Toys Inc. that Hasbro Removable Blade FX Lightsaber Kit Fisto can be Pre-Ordered and has an Estimated Availability: 9/15/2011

http://www.brianstoys.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=SXRBKITFISTOLIGHTSABER

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brianstoys.com%2Fstore%2Fimages%2Fproducts%2FStar%2520Wars%2Ffxsabers%2FHasbro_FX_Kitfisto.jpg&hash=526d6b36e4840c3e7a0c68c77a4b6c8d662e3503)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Darth Wraith on May 06, 2011, 06:06:12 PM
I just got a email from Brian's Toys Inc. that Hasbro Removable Blade FX Lightsaber Kit Fisto can be Pre-Ordered and has an Estimated Availability: 9/15/2011

http://www.brianstoys.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=SXRBKITFISTOLIGHTSABER

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brianstoys.com%2Fstore%2Fimages%2Fproducts%2FStar%2520Wars%2Ffxsabers%2FHasbro_FX_Kitfisto.jpg&hash=526d6b36e4840c3e7a0c68c77a4b6c8d662e3503)

Nice, Very Nice!!!  ;D  So they'll be removable from the get go, Gooooood!!! Goooooooood!!!!!!  All is transpiring as I have forseen, He He He HE HA!!!!!!

(Clears throat), sorry had a little Palpatine moment there  ;)
Title: new removable blade?
Post by: Danocrunch on May 14, 2011, 12:39:07 PM
is hasbro going to make any more sabers with removable blades anytime soon?   i digg the Obi wan sound board  ;D
Title: Re: new removable blade?
Post by: Rhyen Skytracker on May 14, 2011, 12:54:16 PM
Keep in mind that the pololu board will not work with the FX boards with removable blades.  That means you won't be able to use a momentary switch with it.
Title: Re: new removable blade?
Post by: Katarn on May 14, 2011, 03:12:13 PM
im okay with that as long as i can swap that new obi into my MR Luke ROTJ!  ;D

... orrrrrrr should i wait for hasbro to just make the Luke ROTJ with removeable blade? lol just wait and see, i guess!
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: vader445 on May 14, 2011, 11:53:35 PM
 not big on the kit fisto, but will be interested in picking that one up bc its a fresh and new saber in the fx line.

what im craving for is a Luke ESB with removable blade and new acurate sized hilt!!!!! i would hit that buy button so fast that it will disable and no one els would be able to use it :)

Idk if ishould Get the Luke ANH one when it comes out this summer since i have the MR model.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Katarn on May 19, 2011, 07:30:58 AM
i think im gonna get the hasbro luke ANH since at this point its cheaper than a graflex, real or replica.  :-\
then i will have to decide if i want to do a LUX conversion. maybe if i can find a CF to shove into it...
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: BOBA FETT on May 24, 2011, 07:22:52 AM
This is a pic taken at the Toy Fair 2011:

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rebelscum.com%2Ftf2011%2FHasbro_Star_Wars%2FIMG_8071.JPG&hash=a154c868a7f77bc148f6dd78492747a613c75d05)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Jasher Kain on May 24, 2011, 07:42:22 AM
 :o Is that a Qui-Gon I see?
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Jedi Exile on May 24, 2011, 07:48:02 AM
Yes, it's the cheaper, lower end Hasbro version, not an FX version, sadly.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Korain Halcyon on May 24, 2011, 05:05:58 PM
Im really really looking forward to the kids fx sabers coming out. I got my son the regular anakin toy version so ill probably get him the vader even though it doesn't look very bright in the video. I want to get one for my daughter but ill probably wait till they have a mace or snips version.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Katarn on May 26, 2011, 07:08:22 AM
hahaha snips would be perfect! my daughter loves sabers already so they will both be spoiled with a collection to rival thier dad's!  :D
so yeah hopefully they come out with tons of characters for this line!
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Wariwen on June 28, 2011, 09:59:01 PM
I have been searching for a darth sidious fx saber for my fiance for longer than I would ever admit.  has anyone heard anything at all about a sidious hasbro being created?  The original post 2 years ago mentioned it but since it seems it has been avoided by hasbro.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: SgtBatten on June 28, 2011, 10:36:51 PM
I have been searching for a darth sidious fx saber for my faince for longer than I would ever admit.  has anyone heard anything at all about a sidious hasbro being created?  The original post 2 years ago mentioned it but since it seems it has been avoided by hasbro.

dont know about fx but if you have some dough to spend then JQ Sabers make a very nice Senate Saber (http://www.jqsabers.com/senate-saber/)
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Master Valon on July 08, 2011, 03:55:18 PM
I just got a email from Brian's Toys Inc. that Hasbro Removable Blade FX Lightsaber Kit Fisto can be Pre-Ordered and has an Estimated Availability: 9/15/2011

http://www.brianstoys.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=SXRBKITFISTOLIGHTSABER

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brianstoys.com%2Fstore%2Fimages%2Fproducts%2FStar%2520Wars%2Ffxsabers%2FHasbro_FX_Kitfisto.jpg&hash=526d6b36e4840c3e7a0c68c77a4b6c8d662e3503)

Que? When I followed that link, the only thing in the description was "A New Hope version has blue blade". Is this only a mistake, or will there be a blue version of this available for purchase? Even though good ol' Kit got the old lightsaber slash in Ep. III, and of course was never in ANH... lol
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Rats on July 26, 2011, 07:37:59 PM
http://starwars.com/vault/collecting/sdcc_2011_hasbro/index.html

On slide 16, there's an ad for a new Ultimate Luke ROTJ. It looks the same as the previous FX versions, but I'm hoping "Ultimate" means removable blade. What do you guys think?

P.S. A lot of cool non-lightsaber stuff in that slideshow as well.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: cordaroyfog on July 26, 2011, 07:49:58 PM
Very cool, it could be!
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: GreyJedi on July 26, 2011, 07:54:49 PM
Looks the same to me, thick necked and ugly  :-\

Hasbro needs to hire some of our illustrious smiths here as consultants and get on the ball with more accurate replicas if you ask me  ;D
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: vader445 on July 26, 2011, 07:55:38 PM
actually ultimate is referring to the new kids toy version of the force FX
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: cordaroyfog on July 26, 2011, 07:59:41 PM
Thats too bad, but Kit Fisto Removable Blade 9/15/11

Hasbro Removable Blade FX Lightsaber Kit Fisto
Pre-Order
Estimated Availability: 9/15/2011
Notify me when product is available
$129.99
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: vader445 on July 26, 2011, 08:03:47 PM
im still praying for a start from scratch Luke ESB...... and im sticking to it.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: JANGO FETT on July 26, 2011, 08:24:33 PM
Looks the same to me, thick necked and ugly  :-\

Hasbro needs to hire some of our illustrious smiths here as consultants and get on the ball with more accurate replicas if you ask me  ;D

FYI
Yoda provided MR with some sketches for the internals on the Dooku that were very similar to the Hasbro release.
If you search you may find them buried in the forum. I lost them some time ago during PC upgrades.

/The more you know.jpg
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Lord Dante on August 15, 2011, 02:31:05 AM
Darth Sidious all the way i am the darkside LOL maybe hi all i am new here so hope two get two know you all thanks & have fun with your Lightsaber :) Dante
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Lord Dante on August 15, 2011, 02:37:09 AM
Hi me agin ? where do i go on this site two find out if Someone is Selling Lightsabers thanks :) Dante
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: darth_call on August 15, 2011, 05:31:26 AM
Hi me agin ? where do i go on this site two find out if Someone is Selling Lightsabers thanks :) Dante
The trade federation:
http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?board=5.0
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Lord Dante on August 17, 2011, 08:32:47 AM
Thankyou Mr Vader I Will Go See Right Now Sorry i Had Computer P :) Dante
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: jachindukes on August 20, 2011, 07:27:58 AM
Just saw this today:

http://www.brianstoys.com/store/productinfo.aspx?productid=SXRBKITFISTOLIGHTSABER

Looks like the Kit Fisto is available for purchase.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: AAYLA SECURA on August 20, 2011, 10:41:38 AM
Looks like the Luke ROTJ Ultimate FX mentioned in a previous post will be in wave 2. No other new sabers in this wave, just more Anakin ROTS and Vader ANH:

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS32718B (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS32718B)

I actually like these a good bit. They don't compare to a regular Force FX, but they'd make good costume pieces if you don't want to worry about your saber getting damaged. I'm planning on getting the Vader one and taking it to the John Williams concert next Friday here in LA, while at the same time using it for a Sith costume for Halloween.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Vektor on August 21, 2011, 12:21:05 AM
While not really a rumor, an interesting observation I made couple of days ago. The mrs and I visited a Toys´R´us store and to my surprise I spotted a Hasbro Ultimate FX saber on sale there (new releases usually take months to reach here). However, local TRU retail price for one was whopping $93.40, using today's exchange rate... :o

Next to Ultimate FX sabers was a few Hasbro Signature Edition FX Vader sabers, for $287.75. How about that?!?
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Darth Matth on August 29, 2011, 11:32:49 AM
I realized that I did not receive notifications from this poart of the galaxy nomore.
So whats up? :D :D :D
The newer upcoming FX sabers we can expect are the Kit Fisto saber and the Luke ROTJ version 43  ;D ;D ;D???
I thought,... well we're going to 2012 so let's check what Hasbro is doing.
I expected a bit more, with the upcoming Star Wars Blu-Ray release this September.
This is a missed chance, cause the hype will be great again.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Artoth on January 30, 2014, 01:23:23 PM
Any rumors about new sabers coming? Or only the Ultimate line will be available in near future?
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Darth Matth on January 30, 2014, 01:43:19 PM
Whoooh it's been a while, since this topic is updated.
Is Hasbro death?
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Artoth on January 30, 2014, 02:02:32 PM
Hope not. I'm thinking bout getting my first saber (Darth Vader with non-removable blade) but the salesman said they are going to get new and better models (thankfully he didn't mean Ultimate series) in about 2-3 months. As in my country new extra and great ban be the series with removable blades I wonder whether is it worth it to wait or are there any rumors about seriously something new coming up?
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: STARKILLER on January 30, 2014, 02:38:27 PM
From everything we've heard from Toy shows, and the fact that Hasbro is literally right down the street from here, the Force FX line is being allowed to die in favor of the cheaper to produce, and volume leader that is the Ultimate FX line. When the new movies start releasing, this may change, but at this time I would not expect to see anything other than the Removable Vader, Anakin, and Luke and even those sabers will start to disappear.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Artoth on January 30, 2014, 10:32:10 PM
Thank you very much ;) Is the removable Vader worth waiting over the older one (non-removable) from signature series?
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: zed117 on January 30, 2014, 10:42:17 PM
Yes it is IMHO, it has a way better soundcard, instead of generic sith, it uses sounds taken from the movie, the speaker is cleaner and A LOT louder, and the removable blade/hilt option is awesome!
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Darth Matth on February 03, 2014, 12:06:43 AM
Better sound than the FX Veder ANH from I think 4 years ago?
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: DarkJediKnight on February 05, 2014, 04:10:33 PM
My wife bought me the Vader ESB MR many years ago brand new and I keep that on display with the rest of my sabers. It's a classic and in stock form. Perfect just like the day I opened it. They're very nice keepsakes.
Title: Re: HASBRO FX rumors
Post by: Kylash327 on August 19, 2015, 11:59:10 AM
Target:
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087-06-3674 Star Wars Kylo Ren Frc FX Light $199.99
087-06-3653 Star Wars Jedi Master Light sabers $49.99
087-06-3650 Star Wars SW E7 Ren Elect L $29.99