IGN Comics ran an in-depth interview today with Hasbro’s Vice President of Marketing, Derryl Depriest, about Hasbro’s new vintage line figures, which will include prequel characters packaged on the classic-style cardbacks familiar to collectors of the ‘70s and ‘80s line. Here’s an excerpt:
Depriest: “What makes the new series different is that this time, it is not limited. The series is open-ended and is planned to run for at least two years, pending fan acceptance. In addition, rather than staying true to updates of the original Kenner series, we are introducing figures from the Prequel Trilogy (Episodes I-III) just as if the original Kenner line had never stopped. Once folks see characters like Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, General Grievous and Commander Cody they will truly understand the nostalgic power that this black and silver line really has; it’s as if Kenner has been making Star Wars figures continuously for the past 32 years!”
Check out the full interview at IGN Comics!
I hope the toy articulation wont be like the 70s and 80s one
This has to be the coolest action figure idea ever.
I like the look of the new figures retro is in!
A great idea reminds me of first seeing them in my local toy shop back in the ’70’s.
Looks like vintage is back.I would like to see a reissue of the Power of the Force line with the coins from 1985 sometime next year.A release of the Imperial Gunner and Yak Face would be cool.
A job well done on the whole vintage figure line.I am disappointed that the new ROTJ WAVE. The Jedi Luke doesnt come with his cape and Yoda looks like he is from Episode 3 with the lightsaber and everything.Just thought I would point those out.
Love the vintage style figures. AOTC wave characters have been posted with photos and a release date in January 2011. Is there a way to find out which characters will be made available for The Phantom Menace wave and when? For Episode IV characters? Anxiously awaiting for entire collection!