Anyone else excited for Force Friday?

[Boy_Wonder_1978]

Had I have been a resident of the U.S. my answer would be, no. I'm still a massive fan of the original trilogy and wouldn't even think about parting with anything that I've managed to collect, but as far as anything else goes.... Star Wars has had its day for me. Can't say that I'm looking forward to Episode 7. I'll go to see it, but it will just be the case of 'OK, I've seen it'.

[bgiles73]

I'm excited for new Star Wars but I'm really most anxious to see the characters I grew up with. I'm happy that the Kenner style is back as the main line but I wish that meant that Kenner prices were back as well! I hope that 3 3/4" Vintage style with Super Articulation will return to some degree, but in all honesty I can see why that and BMF Millenium Falcon are no longer the focus. Those concepts could potentially kill the line if not in moderation. $13-$15 3 3/4" action figures just don't really seem to be that great a value anymore. $5-$6 are a better deal...and a Millenium Falcon that 6 year olds can pickup without fear of a back injury seems like a good idea!

[Gorn Captain]

I am looking forward to the movies, and seeing my old pals again (even if they only have a couple of minutes of screen time).
But the merchandise doesn't tick my boxes at the moment. The look, the style...meh...

The only thing that has my attention is the Hot Toys classic Luke. That gives me the oldschool SW vibe again. I think I'll save my $$, and just get that.
I'm also saving up for a 12 back R2. That was my first SW figure, and it's on my top five wantlist.

So bring on those movies, but I won't be getting a lot of new stuff.

[SpaceAgent]

Is there a checklist of things being released on Friday? I'd love to see one if there is.

[MIB41]

I'm looking forward to the new movie, but Star Wars merchandise as a whole has been so prevalent in toy isles for the past 37 years, I wouldn't lose a minute's sleep if it disappeared for the remainder of my life time. I certainly respect those who collect and immerse themselves in that property like many of us do with the Mego format, but it's just not my cup of tea no matter how I've felt about the movies. Now if they ever do a Mego Star Wars line, I'll certainly look at that.

[El Hombre Nuclear]

I'm looking forward to the new movie, but Star Wars merchandise as a whole has been so prevalent in toy isles for the past 37 years, I wouldn't lose a minute's sleep if it disappeared for the remainder of my life time. I certainly respect those who collect and immerse themselves in that property like many of us do with the Mego format, but it's just not my cup of tea no matter how I've felt about the movies. Now if they ever do a Mego Star Wars line, I'll certainly look at that.

Yeah, that's kind of how I feel as well. Not to be a buzz kill or anything for people who are into it, but Star Wars has just been so overpoweringly ubiquitous in pop culture for so long, it hardly even feels like a nostalgia property at this point. In all honesty, I basically had my fill by around '82, and have never really felt the desire for any more. The lower key and largely forgotten stuff from my childhood days is what elicits more nostalgia for me now, whereas Star Wars, while I was a fan, felt almost like it was being forced down my throat. Or maybe I was just a weird kid...

[Godzilla]

I think it's fun to get wrapped up in the excitement over the new movie, so I'll probably take the kids and go a day or two later just to check everything out.

[EMCE Hammer]

We are starving for a little Rebels merch. Otherwise we'll wait for the movie.

[Earth 2 Chris]

I'm excited to see it, and that commercial is fun, although I will be a total nerd and point out NO kids got Star Wars toys in Christmas of '77...just a cardboard envelope.

Chris

[Gadgeteer]

Wanted SA 3.75 figures, not happening.
I'll still buy a 5 poa Old Man Solo.

[sprytel]

I am excited about the movie. I won't dive into the merchandising blitz until after I see it (did it for Phantom Menace... never again...), but I am excited to read the new "Aftermath" novel that will be released then.

[rche]

Wanted SA 3.75 figures, not happening.
I'll still buy a 5 poa Old Man Solo.

He will go well with my Old Man Indy that hasbro released a few years back.

[Timothy2251]

I'll probably pick up a couple of figures, but I'm more focused on all the EMCE, FTC, Castaway/Zica Megos right now.

[Bruce Banner]

Will definitely check it out. Particularly interested in the Black Series 6 inch line at the moment.

[Nostalgiabuff]

no interest in buying anything but I always find it fun to look at what they have out there. I gave up on SW toys after the Ep1 blitz