New 8" Scale Star Wars

[grayhank]

It was bound to happen sooner or later - 8" Scale Star Wars (although they are metal). They have 20 points of articulation and a $99.99 price tag. Preorder through Starwarsshop.com. I'm gonna need a bigger credit card.

[Meule]

$100? Are you kidding me? No, thank you

[megoscott]

For a die-cast figure from Japan that's not all that bad. What was the Medicom Vader? $200+? They are going to be a little under scale for Megos it looks like. Still...nice.

[Earth 2 Chris]

If those are actual production figures, then that price isn't too bad for a Japanese import. The detial is more impressive than the similarly priced Medicom Marvel Super Heroes, who look a tad cartoony to me. Sure these are smaller, but the detail on that Boba Fett is NUTS.

But then again, I don't collect Star Wars, so I'm not going to buy them anyway.

Chris

[YANOULI]

I don't collect star wars but i'd have to get the Boba Fett, i've always liked that character and the figure looks really cool.

$100 doesn't seem all that bad when you consider the cost of some custom figures and original Mego's too.

[Meule]

Wow, I'm even more shocked that you guys think that price is right
Come on, $100 for an 8" figure... this ain't vintage you know

I'm not a Star Wars collector, but even if I was I wouldn't pay this... so what if it's Japanese import... it doesn't cost $100 to import these... These are imported in such a large number the costs are probably nothing anyway...

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

Sheesh. I am just finishing off my 8" Vader. My sense of timing sucks.

[Meule]

Sheesh. I am just finishing off my 8" Vader. My sense of timing sucks.

I bet yours didn't cost $100 tho

[tmthor]

New Star Wars 8" Figures

The First ones are
Darth Vader

A brand new Star Wars collection from TOMY in Japan: The 8"Real Action Metal Figure Collection. This exciting new collection is available in the U.S. exclusively at StarWarsShop!!
The new 8" Darth Vader figure features a die cast body that was crafted in collaboration with Ootsuka Kikaku, popular for its 1/10 scale moveable body figure. Ootsuka Kikaku has extensive knowledge of alloy toys, coalescence and articulated toys. With a height of approximately 8-inches, over 20-points of articulation, and numerous detailed parts that combine to make the final figure, this new collectible is unlike anything else that has been offered in the world of Star Wars collecting!

Contents: Die Cast Body, Fabric Suit, Cape, tabard, Lightsaber (3 kinds), Belt, Shoulder Armor, Armor Boots, Ankle Parts, Arm Guard, Cup Guard, Chest Plate, Helmet and Wrist Parts.

Stands 8" tall, approximately 1/10 scale
Features Die Cast Metal body, fabric and PVC parts
Imported from Japan in extremely limited quantities
Over 20 points of articulation

Boba Fett

A brand new Star Wars collection from TOMY in Japan: The 8"Real Action Metal Figure Collection. This exciting new collection is available in the U.S. exclusively at StarWarsShop!!

The new 8" Boba Fett figure features a die cast body that was crafted in collaboration with Ootsuka Kikaku, popular for its 1/10 scale moveable body figure. Ootsuka Kikaku has extensive knowledge of alloy toys, coalescence and articulated toys. With a height of approximately 8-inches, over 20-points of articulation, and numerous detailed parts that combine to make the final figure, this new collectible is unlike anything else that has been offered in the world of Star Wars collecting!
Stands 8" tall, approximately 1/10 scale
Features Die Cast Metal body and PVC parts
Imported from Japan in extremely limited quantities
Over 20 points of articulation

[toys2cool]

I like them

[AcroRay]

Hobbylink Japan has the Vader for $104.00 - with extensive images of the inner diecast body, accessories & whatnot.

http://www.hlj.com/product/TMD31140

HLJ's a great company. Japanese hobby items sold at Japanese retail without the typical secondary/collector market mark-up.

[mego boy CA]

Sweeeeeeeet!

[Wolverine1969]

$100? No thanks. Just a bit too steep.

[The Bat]

WOW! Well....They'll get Me for the Vader...because I could never make on that nice...it's AWESOME! I'll find the money!!

[The Bat]

edited...because two treads combined.