What exclusives are you hoping for?

But it's not the 30th year for the trilogy, just Star Wars A New Hope. I wouldn't mind just the droids in some retro packaging... Tatooine back drop or something. Hell, they could do a clean version or (pre oil bath) version.

 

I thought I'd bump this back up to the top. It's about time for us to learn more about the C4 figure and the badges. I think for C3 they were announced about 3 months out (1/21 & 1/28). We're at about the same point now. I'm not sure what I want the figure to be. I change my mind every day or so. I'd like characters from the original movie on the badges.

 

The CII Jorg Sacul figure was announced on April 19th, 2002 (about 2 weeks before the convention).
The CIII Vader figure was announced on January 21st, 2005 (about 3 months before the convention).

So it can go either way - we can be notified either months in advance of CIV, or only a few weeks before. I'm hoping the announcement is made relatively soon.

 

I would love to see a Luke. An actual Luke that looks like Mark Hamill. So far I haven't seen a figure that looks like him at all.

 

The exclusive must be Luke Skywalker with a voice activated button that has the actual voice of Mark Hamill. Here is what it could say:

"Batman is forever!"

or

"Due to my busy schedule, mainly the voice recording for this action figure, I will be unable to attend Star Wars Celebration 4. However, you will be able to see me at the San Diego Comic Con in July. Thank-you."

 

He doesn't even do Comic Cons anymore does he?

I'd love to see a Ben Kenobi. A cool figure. Holding his lightsaber. A real detailed face and voice recordings from the movies. Let's pay Mr. Guiness a little respect.

 

I wouldnt mind a good display of behind the scenes photos, not the usual ones of the main cast we have become bored with over the years but those odd candid ones that really show the filmaking process. www.starwars.com used to run these for the prequels by showing extras asleap in their costumes or the stuntmen making a mistake during a take etc. Just looking for something we havnt seen already...

 

I know KOTOBUKIYA is releasing their Ralph McQuarrie concept Luke vs. Vader statue set later this year, but I would still love to see a concept Luke/Vader exclusive for CIV.

There are so many amazing art pieces that McQuarrie did from 1973-1975, one of them would make a spectacular CIV exclusive. I certainly hope they go that route to commemorate 30 years.

 

See, I think the concept stuff is stupid. It's neat to see, but as an exclusive, I don't like it that much.

 

"Stupid" is a little harsh to use, but that's fine. To each his own.

In any event, I can't wait for the exclusives to be announced.

 

Dude, Justin, come on. Look at the early Chewbacca. It is so funny looking. Not all of them look bad. Just certain ones look that way.

 

Come on what, pwinkle? Like I said, to each his own.

I think a concept piece would be a great CIV exclusive. Maybe go with a Luke piece, or perhaps a 4-pack carded set of a concept Luke, Obi-Wan, Han, and Leia figure. Although a 4-pack is extremely wishful thinking on my part, it would be really cool to see at CIV (4th celebration, 4 figure pack).

 

I love the talking Vader and would like a sound one again. I'd like a two figure set with R2D2 & C3PO. They're 2 of my favorites.


edit - I've changed my mind again. I just can't decide. I'd like a Luke & Leia representative of the C4 logo or a Millennium Falcon where you can hear conversations inside. Maybe use some of the most recognized phrases (Han - dusting crops; Leia - they let us get away; ...you get the picture) or the R2D2 & C3PO set. I'll take one of each!

 

OK, Thats it, all I want is one big fracken Death Star that lights up when you push a button, and makes the lazer sound.

Or better yet...

A huge Mega-Maid that sucks all the air outta Druidia....OOOPS WRONG MOVIE...LOL.

 

Someone just asked about this on my local board and I just came up with the following idea:
A Luke and Leia two-pack posed like the design on the C4 logo which came from the Style A poster of A New Hope. This would work better in the Unleashed scale, but I wouldn't expect that.

 

The concept C-3PO and R2-D2 would be rather interesting.

 

I posted the latest update in the proper thread but thought it deserved a mention here. It looks like it might be easier to shop at C4. One part of the latest announcement is a teaser about a 'quick path' shopping system.

Ability to reserve Quick Path shopping times first at the Celebration Store. We'll be announcing soon on starwars.com/celebration how to reserve your shopping time in the Celebration Store, and those who have already have purchased admission badges will be the first to be able to sign up for these limited slots. Spend far less time in line and get more shopping done for exclusive Celebration IV merchandise!

 

I would love to know how they are going to pull this off. It sounds like you are going to have the store all to yourself for a certain length of time. With all of the people who are going to CIV and to the store I don't see how they can do this individually. It would seem to be more practical to have it like a reservation at a restaurant. Where you and X amount of people get to go into the store at a specified time, but we will learn more about this later.

DarthLudicrous

 

I am sure that is how they are going to do it. I can't see them only allowing one person at a time in.

 

The Quick Path idea for the CIV store is HUGE news. Any method that Gen Con can come up with that will help reduce the expected long lines at the store is nothing but positive & exciting to hear.

I don't know how they will pull it off, but in the end, it will all be worth it. Those of us who had the pleasure of standing on line at the C3 store for 6+ hours (remember how much fun that was?) will definitely have a smile on their face after reading this proposed announcement.

 

Would be great if it works but it could be a bigger nightmare. I'm sure it will eliminate the 7 plus hours that some people stood in line but I still think you'll be standing there for a couple of hours.

 

7 hours in line was ridiculous. I volunteered last time and got my 24 Vader figures in 4 hours. HA! I am going to try and go to the store REALLY later or early. Like 3 or 4 am.

 

Best to grab those early Quick Path time slot reservations as soon as they become available. I'll be gunning for the 10:00am slot on Thursday morning.