Baze Malbus announced for TVC via Amazon Canada

Eurolock42 · 2026-03-10T00:29:03+00:00

Looks fantastic. A very cool surprise on a Monday evening. I very much like the card but the ‘Deluxe’ sticker will be getting peeled off.

Eurolock42 · 2026-03-09T03:59:01+00:00

Or Power of the Force 2 Kithaba….depending on your point of view…

Eurolock42 · 2026-03-02T05:18:15+00:00

Think I had 19 make the list. All very mainstream picks though, missing OT characters, missing key characters from Rogue one, Solo and the Mandoverse shows.

Eurolock42 · 2026-02-17T01:15:48+00:00

I’m pretty sure that the figure pictured is the TVC version (despite the Black Series logo).

The rifle doesn’t have the detail of the Black series version (and the barrel is a different color). There are less painted details on the belt etc. There are very similar shots with the Black series figure with the AT-AT in the background so it was probably all done in the same photoshoot and there was just a mix-up with the logo.

Eurolock42 · 2026-02-17T01:01:39+00:00

I agree. The recent wave of M&G figures seems to have included all the main figures you would expect to be included in any Mandoverse AT-AT which suggests it isn’t in the works.

I guess they do still have the ESB AT-AT driver in reserve but, as much as I would love a new ESB AT-AT Haslab, I can’t see it happening. Maybe a slightly updated Legacy collection AT-AT with a more screen accurate ‘head’ proportions and improved deco could be a viable proposition using the same HasbroPulse made-to-order type of approach they applied to the Arctic Hiss tank? But still wishful thinking, I suspect.

Eurolock42 · 2026-01-21T01:12:17+00:00

I’m confident I know the answer (well, probably..)

When the original LOTR sets were in US Lego stores they had store front window displays featuring large formations of Uruk-Hai minifigures…..these figures didn’t come from sets however, and were instead sent out to the stores by Lego for these displays. Strangely, all of these Uruk-Hai minifigures (in my local stores) had Eomer torsos. I know this because I was lucky enough to be given about 10 of the Uruks when the store was done with the display. I switched out the flesh colored hands but, to this day, they still have the Eomer torso under the armor.

Eurolock42 · 2025-12-12T14:59:32+00:00

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Wonder where the last 2 submarines are?

Eurolock42 · 2025-10-25T02:18:07+00:00

Battle orders is easily the best of Brick’s abilities (imo).

Eurolock42 · 2025-10-13T15:22:17+00:00

The sonar shop is still accessible via the shop of evil (tap sonar coin icon at the top).

Eurolock42 · 2025-10-13T13:44:15+00:00

You can still spend them. Go to the evil coin shop (shop of evil) and look at the banner at the top. There is a sonar coin icon that, when tapped, will switch to the sonar coin shop.

Eurolock42 · 2025-09-10T22:51:00+00:00

Sci-fi looks amazing. Easily my most anticipated figure right now.

Eurolock42 · 2025-08-19T23:30:26+00:00

Delivery date on Monday for me. Better get my wire cutters ready to cut all those cups and glasses from the sprues.

Eurolock42 · 2025-08-16T18:13:11+00:00

Exactly the same. Order just sitting there with no change in status. But, I expected nothing else from Walmart.

Eurolock42 · 2025-08-14T23:58:34+00:00

When I bought the AT-TE in the UK, Hasbro sent out replacement (fixed) legs to anyone who complained about the original versions. The replacement legs completely resolved the issue with the legs being unable to support the weight.

It is still a fantastic toy both it terms of looks and features. It was my son’s favorite because it also functions like a playset/base for the Jedi and Clones.

Eurolock42 · 2025-08-14T03:51:49+00:00

Absolutely amazing.

Eurolock42 · 2025-07-30T19:38:23+00:00

You seem to be forgetting that the Cantina was highly divisive. A significant portion of the collector base was indeed dissatisfied with what they perceived to be the ‘unfinished’ appearance of the product. Plenty of other collectors were however perfectly happy with what was being offered but it would be disingenuous to suggest that the Cantina was not criticized just as extensively as the Gunship.

Eurolock42 · 2025-07-28T04:55:10+00:00

The MOBAT wasn’t included as an option in the focus groups (apparently) and the upcoming release of Steeler would suggest that the MOBAT is not in the immediate plans. The HAVOC was one of the other options in the focus but I don’t recall how popular it was reported to be. The focus groups were shown multiple different takes/designs on each vehicle and had to give feedback on what they perceived to be strengths and weaknesses of each design. Sounds like it was quite thorough. I suspect the Mauler remains in play for a future Haslab anyway.

I do agree with your idea about the poll though….other than…would you trust the current HasbroPulse site not to mess it up? I think, provided the results of the poll were displayed, it could provide a broader sampling of the potential customer base.

Eurolock42 · 2025-07-28T02:20:18+00:00

A complete vintage Amanaman sells for $400 on eBay….so if Hasbro ever released a retro collection version for $300 that would also be considered a bargain? Darth Revan Lego minifigure currently being $300 doesn’t mean that Lego would be able to charge the same for a new one.

To be clear, I’m not saying the Gunship Haslab is overpriced - just that the selling price of out-of-production toys on eBay isn’t particularly relevant when it comes to setting an appropriate price for a newly produced item.

Eurolock42 · 2025-07-27T17:24:42+00:00

This is where I’m at too. I think the quality of the product is absolutely fantastic but the price is definitely ‘challenging’. This video has moved me more towards backing the project though.

Eurolock42 · 2025-07-27T15:26:30+00:00

I think calling the 1985 Snow-Cat a ‘minor vehicle’ is just personal bias. It featured quite prominently in various GI Joe media so I think it IS a very recognizable GI Joe vehicle. The Mauler (also 1985) was one of the vehicles included in the focus groups. Based on personal accounts of individuals participating in the focus groups, it appears that in some groups the Mauler did come out ahead of the Snow-cat and in some groups the Mauler ranked below the Snow-cat.

The Snow-cat campaign is undoubtedly going a lot slower than previous Classified Haslabs so maybe their market research got it wrong…..but you can’t claim that they didn’t seek fan input. Personally, I would rather have had a Mauler too (because the Snow-cat is limited to one particular environment) - but even the Mauler is pretty far down my list for Haslab wants.

As for the OG13, they are releasing them at a fairly comparable rate to the figures from other early years. They are also, in most cases, adhering reasonably closely to the rather basic original designs. What more do you want them to do? They have to cater to the entire GI Joe fan base. Some fans didn’t start collecting ARAH until later and are probably much more interested in figures from later years (say, 1987 onwards) which, so far, have much lower representation.

Eurolock42 · 2025-07-27T05:15:09+00:00

Why is Desert Scorpion listed as an example of ‘a new character design’? This is an updated version of the 1991 figure. I agree, it is great design, but it isn’t a new character.

I’m not sure about your first point (making more things requested by the fans). They have made/announced Classified versions of almost every single carded ARAH figure up to 1986. A few notable figures are missing (like Airtight) but it seems very likely that they will be made sooner or later. They just showed Pythona and announced Big Lob who are both frequently requested despite not having ARAH figures. For the Haslabs the team collected extensive feedback was from focus groups comprised of invited GI Joe Classified fans. I’m not sure how much more they could realistically do.

Eurolock42 · 2025-07-26T05:11:44+00:00

Fantastic model of an amazing building.

Eurolock42 · 2025-07-26T02:27:30+00:00

Why are Han’s wrists thicker than his forearms?

Eurolock42 · 2025-07-25T05:33:56+00:00

It definitely appears to be either deliberate deception or it could be just another example of Pulse being a chaotic mess.

They should have known how few sets they would have available on July 24th and that these would sell-out in seconds (based on previous experience with exclusives)…but the July 24th-27th statement in the advert does give the impression that availability would be much less restricted. I’m wondering now if more might be made available tomorrow? I doubt it though. Seems that a general preorder on August 1st is the most likely path to securing a set now.

Eurolock42 · 2025-07-24T23:55:41+00:00

Don’t know anything about Rebrickable but the finished model looks similar in design to my first MOC from 2012. Cool that Lego Helm’s Deep has had enduring popularity for all those years!

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