Here's our answers to the 'fifth' batch of questions we sent Hasbro. Thanks to Hasbro (and Marc and Joseph) for giving the UK fans a chance to get their voices heard and their questions answered here at Jedi News, the UK's premiere Star Wars fan site.
Thanks for sending in your questions and please keep them coming for the next Q&A (take the link above or on the left hand menu), we need your questions by next friday please!
Read on for the Questions and Answers...
1. Given that we've seen several re-released vehicle repaints (some with pack in figures) any chance of the Naboo N-1 Starfighter (without electronics) getting re-issued as a store exclusive (maybe with an Episode II dirty paint application) with a pack in figure and alternate astromech droid? Maybe the pack in figure could be either Captain Typho or Padme Pilot?
We haven't looked at it yet, simply because there have been other vehciles to do before the N-1
2. The packaging for the Saga Collection 2008 will have to change a little bearing in mind the coin is being replaced by a stand so any chance of a sneak peek?
Sorry James, we don't have a sneak peak available yet. However, the blister will become a little wider out to the edge of the current coin area, and the stand will be shown inside the blister.
3. Thanks for allowing us to have our say in the 2008 Saga Legends voting. Any chance we could get a complete list of the final standings for all the 20 figures included? Also, will any of the other 15 finalists be considered for re-packs anytime soon?
James - Thank you for getting your readers to participate. The final order, based on # of votes:
1. Shadow Stormtrooper
2. Commander Neyo
3. Covert Ops Clone Trooper
4. Utapau Shadow Trooper
5. Zev Senesca.
6. ARC Trooper (Clone Wars) red & gray
7. Clone Trooper Pilot w/ball turret
8. Clone Trooper (Saleucami)
9. Zutton
10. R3-A2
11. Graxol Kelvyyn
12. Ephant Mon
13. Stormtrooper (Vintage OTC)
14. Colonel Wulf Yalaren
15. Coleman Trebor
16. Pablo-Jill
17. Chewbacca
18. Gungan Warrior (Fambaa set)
19. Sio Bibble
20. Bespin Guard
We are considering more of these for release in future lines beyond Saga Legends, but don't have any specifics. Suffice to say, it was great to get the fans and fansites involved in the character selection and it will have a great impact on things we do both in Saga Legends and elsewhere. Thanks again!