Bandai release schedule
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Hunk a Junk
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New trailer is out. Looks promising, IMHO. Step up from TLJ at least. But most important: nice shot of Blockade Runner -- which give me a little hope Bandai will offer a larger scale version if the movie does well.
Hunk a Junk
Sr Member
As far as the blockade runner goes, here's hoping that the digital asset doesn't make any big mistakes or changes from the original miniature. Or if there are changes, that they'd be done in a way that Bandai easily could offer parts to swap out, like a slightly different radar dish or something. A 1/350 kit would be a nice size -- not too big, not too small, not too expensive. Fingers crossed.
Hunk a Junk
Sr Member
Likely true, but a lot can depend on how the movie is received and how well it does financially. If Disney anticipates strong revenue when the movie goes to video, they could pop out extra product as part of a marketing push. And, of course, with Star Wars there is built-in longevity to the brand (individual mileage may vary). The nice thing about a blockade runner is that it kills two birds with one stone. It's in the new movie, but it's a highly-prized OT vehicle as well -- not to mention the first Star Wars ship ever to appear on screen. I'd like to think that makes it a tempting subject for both Disney and Bandai.
Real Scooby
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When the Ghost showed up in that new trailer I was screaming out loud. Please BANDAI give us a 144th kit to go along the multiple Falcon this time
I hope so. I'd definitely get one. I have the vehicle model of it. It's cool, don't get me wrong, but I'd love a bigger one.
monsterpartyhat
Sr Member
I doubt Bandai will ever make a 1:144 scale CR-90, but I would flip out if they ever did 
(It would be a meter long). 1:144 scale capital ships will be my retirement projects...
(It would be a meter long). 1:144 scale capital ships will be my retirement projects...Bluefin has a 35% off sale on all their Bandai Star Wars kits right now (discount in cart): Star Wars Day - Bluefin Brands, Bandai Star Wars Model Kits
TazMan2000
Master Member
More like large lakes. I thought the DS was obliterated in RoTJ. Of course there is the story where chunks of it fell to Endor killing all life. I guess that happened after the party.
Also, something that big can't soft land on a planet.
TazMan2000
Also, something that big can't soft land on a planet.
TazMan2000
If the movie canonizes the death of the Ewoks, maybe I will go see it.
Knowing lazy writing, it's probably a 3rd DS.
It's a shame they don't carry the perfect grade Falcon.
32buds
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I am.
TazMan2000
Master Member
I'm sure it will be explained in the movie, and discussed here. Complained about, argued....etc.
TazMan2000
TazMan2000
Primary source.
Those motes heading planetward are kilometers across chunks of refined metal.
But at the same time, the official, post-Disney-buyout story is that the Rebels set up shield generators and tractor beams to protect the Ewoks.
Hunk a Junk
Sr Member
Recognizable chunks of space shuttle Columbia survived re-entry and ground impact, so it's not farfetched that much larger chunks of a Death Star could survive. Even if 90% of the station completely vaporized into gas, the remaining 10% is still a lot of material to make it to the surface. There are worse crimes of physics and plausibility in Star Wars.
