exciter1 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Looking forward to the show, but my expectations are not too high. I suspected that Disney would want to keep it light (for the kids), and the creative team has already said as much. The whole family loved the Clone Wars series, and it definitely got pretty dark at times. I think many people saw the CW movie, and believed that was what the series was like. I wasn't too thrilled with the movie either, but the team kept pushing it further. It is still a shame that Disney had to pull the plug on it. I've watched several of the 5 - 10 min previews and they've all been really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brickcrazyhouse Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 for those who don't know the first two episodes are out there d http://www.watchcartoononline.com/star-wars-rebels-episode-1-2-spark-of-rebellion as for the show i liked it. I think I'm in the minority thinking disney, is going to be the best thing for star wars. I didn't think any more movies were ever going to made, and now I can see even more movies after ep 9 maybe even spin off movies and cartoon series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenxxx Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 If retailers didn't want to "go all in" on a new SW theme, inventories could be light, and there could be short term outages. The new (classic) SW Legos probably hurt sales for these, and it's possible some retail buyers looked at inventories of these not moving, and said "Order more of these for October / November delivery? ... meh... I'll think we'll hold off on that." Then the show comes out and they start selling out. But, I just decided I'm not ready for the short term flip game yet, so I'm going to pass. I already got the pair to build and a pair to hold. These sets will be around for a while. I'll have plenty of opportunity to get more later. And trekgate could very well be right: there may be no shortage at all, and buying now could be just buying and holding for a long, long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) Pardon my ignorance, but I passed some SW Rebels Movie DVDs at Walmart. Did the TV series start with this movie (a la Clone Wars show) ? ETA: fixed show title Edited October 3, 2014 by Darth_Raichu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenxxx Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) I believe so... movie already available online.. in fact, the movie may just be the first two episodes put together? But official release on TV is tonight on Disney HD (then series going to Disney only... which is also interesting, in that Disney is not on my basic direcTV package, but is on Time Warner cable). Clearly, the "movie" is being released simultaneously to DVD. ... those emoticon above are supposed to be "X" and "D" together..."X..D" Edited October 3, 2014 by Kenxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I believe so... movie already available online.. in fact, the movie may just be the first two episodes put together? But official release on TV is tonight on Disney HD (then series going to Disney only... which is also interesting, in that Disney is not on my basic direcTV package, but is on Time Warner cable). Clearly, the "movie" is being released simultaneously to DVD. ... those emoticon above are supposed to be "X" and "D" together..."X..D" Lol I thought you hated Disney and did on purpose :D Thanks for the answer :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscheaf Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I wonder if these sets will have shortages this xmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy_bricks Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I wonder if these sets will have shortages this xmas. Bro, do you even read the thread, that's what everyone was discussing before your dynamite drop in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscheaf Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Bro, do you even read the thread, that's what everyone was discussing before your dynamite drop in. Thanks, bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biniou Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I've have just seen the "movie" (looks like two 21min episodes stuck together, indeed). I liked it, not a huge fan but it's ok. The ghost is a cool spaceship, I'm tempted to get one now, ah ah. The "problem" I have with this SW rebels is about the wookies' design... it's... I can't find my words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Gosh darn, I forgot all about the premiere for this series. It sounds hopeful though so that's always good to hear. i liked the hairless wookie, the most Man, that conjures all kinds of freaky mental images right there.Yeah, I'm not really sure what to think about that. Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I'm looking forward to watching this with my 2 year old son. He's excited, too. We'll try to watch it sometime this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Good stuff, we just finished it. Can't wait for the next episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekgate502 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Just watched it. Love it. Now I need to buy the new ISD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rastascoob Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Just watched it. Love it. Now I need to buy the new ISD. Same here. I think it's better than clones wars. It is definitely less kiddish. My kids instantly want the sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekgate502 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Same here. I think it's better than clones wars. It is definitely less kiddish. My kids instantly want the sets. Yeh I was watching it and as they had the ISD come on screen I thought wow what a great Lego commercial, uhh I mean show, I need an ISD... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskers1236 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 My son found this flipping through the channels. The Wookies were, umm, weird. Kiddiefied I guess I would call them. I just can't get too much into stuff that isn't OT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soadfan4ever Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 The next episode is available for download on itunes for free. https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/star-wars-rebels-vol.-1/id920938545 C-3PO and R2-D2 make their first appearance in the series. Both of my kids love the show so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KShine Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) Same here. I think it's better than clones wars. It is definitely less kiddish. My kids instantly want the sets. Less kiddish than CW? Even the creators of Rebels have said that it will be much more kid friendly than CW (and they are the same ones that did Clone Wars). Either way, I thought that it was really good (and it was less kiddish than I was worried it would be). That quote from them was early on in production - so hopefully they decided to give it more edge. In one scene, the Imperial leader did unnecessarily kick his own storm trooper to his death (just because he was annoyed), so I am hopeful. Edited October 7, 2014 by KShine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 My son can't turn his eyes away from it. My wife's only major complaint was the Wookies also. I have mixed feelings because I really can't support anything steeped in any prequel lore. So therefore I am obligated to dislike it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Okay, finally sat down and watched it. My two year old is hooked. We've watched it four times already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenxxx Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 So do you buy both? ... you get the 6 main characters right up front (the good guys anyway). Finally got ours out of the box and built it, and realized: you don't get the six main "good guys" with these two ships. You get everybody but Sabine (the girl that seems to be the explosives expert). She must be coming in a future set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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joch29 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 The "problem" I have with this SW rebels is about the wookies' design... it's... I can't find my words. Yea, they look like big brown walking gunk or blob with short legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekgate502 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 The new episode with R2 & C3PO was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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