Bluebane
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Post by Bluebane on Aug 2, 2006 22:43:44 GMT -5
Hey! I wanted to start a thread for people who have had a chance to play with almost every single figure in Series 4 and post their favorites and discuss the set as a whole.
When replying, please post your choices for the following awards:
YOUR FAVORITE FIGURE - No explanation needed. The figure that you get the most joy out of.
YOUR FAVORITE COMMON - If not the same as above, then your favorite piece from #1-6.
BEST OVERALL FIGURE - In the Attacktix game, the most effective figure.
MOST INNOVATIVE DESIGN - The coolest and most intricate design.
BEST SCULPT - Your favorite looking figure, no matter how it plays.
COOLEST CHARACTER DEPICTION - The best transition from character to Attacktix.
BIGGEST DUD - The character that was the greatest disappointment for you. You had big expectations, and they were all let down.
LEAST EXCITING FIGURE - Figures that made you say...eh, that's kind of lame.
WORST OVERALL FIGURE - You would never in a million years play with this figure. They are overcosted, too fragile, or whatever.
(CUSTOM) You must come up with your own personal award to give to a figure of your choice.
Have fun, and be creative with your responses.
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Bluebane
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Post by Bluebane on Aug 2, 2006 23:00:51 GMT -5
FAVORITE FIGURE: No one else will agree with me, but my favorite is Chief Chirpa. The Rock 'Wok's got an amazing sculpt, is a fat little mother and very hard to take down, and has one of the coolest attacks in the game. He is, in my opinion, the figure with the most character behind him in all of Star Wars Attacktix. And he's an Ewok! What could be better?
FAVORITE COMMON: Wicket, without any doubt. He blows me away: hard to knock down, and crazy powerful...plus he's an Ewok! What could be better?
BEST OVERALL: This one goes to Grand Moff Tarkin. He has a ridiculous size base, reasonable movement, and a medium sized missile...all for 20 points? Move over Greedo! Plus he's an Ewok! Oh wait...
MOST INNOVATIVE: Princess Leia. Besides the slight problem with her knot coming untied, she's got a great sculpt and her attack is one of the coolest things Star Wars Attacktix has ever done. It opens up lots of new strategy, and has endless possibilities for coolness. Plus, she's the hottest Attacktix so far. Yeah, I said it.
BEST SCULPT: This is hard, because there are so many good ones...but there was only one figure that blew me away when I looked at it...IG-88. He's breathtaking - the detail that went into him makes us forget completely about the ugly Sandtrooper reprint in our other boxes...what a great shimmer, too...can't...look away...
COOLEST CHARACTER DEPICTION: I'd have to give this to Admiral Ackbar. He looks great, he's a great Rebel general, and his Recruit ability seems perfect for the character.
BIGGEST DUD: Boba Fett. Don't get me wrong - I love him, he's one of my favorites in the set. But he still was dang disappointing. Those of us who play with our Republic Gunships were imaging all the devastation that a Boba Fett with flight cord could cause...only to be sadly let down by the 1 inch string.
LEAST EXCITING: For me, Darth Vader. I know he's a major character, I know that he has to get reprinted every set...but dang, I could really care less about having him at all. He's the only figure that I really don't want, but only keep to "technically" have a full set.
WORST OVERALL: The Royal Guard. Wicket is infinitely better...for half the cost. I will never play them. Although my dad asked me to keep 8 of them for him, so we can play Attacktix chess. (My 8 Wickets make better pawns, however)
My custom: COOLEST LOOKING GUN IN ATTACKTIX: Han Freakin' Solo! Wow, that pistol is huge! And awesome! What a great looking gun...and jacket...I WANNA BE HAN SOLO! I mean, ahem...carry on then.
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Post by grievous on Aug 3, 2006 8:16:36 GMT -5
I don't know if this should be in Series 4 Impressions but I'll hazard a few votes. Just a note, I'm including the Gold-Based figures from the Battlepack in this.
YOUR FAVORITE FIGURE Gold-based Darth Vader. Even with a mere 30% possibility of his power going off, this figure just rocks. A re-release of the dreaded S1 sculpt, he's also moderately difficult to knock over and just looks awesome. Pair him up with a large amount of Imperial figures, hope he's white, and let your Stormtroopers give him a twenty-one gun salute.
YOUR FAVORITE COMMON Wicket! A contender to the "Best 10 Point Figure" throne. He's a powerful striker, has a great defensive capability, and an all Wicket team may be the best way to neutralize Yodabreaker's famous All Jedi Knight team.
BEST OVERALL FIGURE I give this one to Grand Moff Tarkin also. Huge base, six speed, large missile, and all for twenty points! Also, his power has NEVER come up black for me yet. Can be devestating if playing a team such as the Luke and Han in Disguise Team. Just Vengeance Leia!
MOST INNOVATIVE DESIGN Princess Leia as well. Interesting, original, and constantly having to reglue her string, she is innovative in many ways. Fun to use, overall.
BEST SCULPT Also IG-88. He just looks amazing. Plain and simple.
COOLEST CHARACTER DEPICTION Boba Fett. Rocketing off of his base, he just looks awesome as well as having a Sacrifice: Bounty Hunter power that makes sense as he would easily pull another Hunter in front of him to take the incoming fire.
BIGGEST DUD Royal Guard. While I never thought he'd be great, Stun is that amazing of a power. You just have to use shooter figures. However, against a team with all or nearly all strikers (ie. Jedi, Sith) Stun could be game breaking.
LEAST EXCITING FIGURE Stormtrooper. Muddy boots just looked like he'd walked through a manure pit and Charge is a lame power. Bleh.
WORST OVERALL FIGURE Royal Guard. For all the same reasons as Bluebane.
My Custom: BEST SPECIAL POWER Gold-Based Darth Vader. With six guns firing off at your opponent on his death, his power is just amazing.
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notacomputer
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Post by notacomputer on Aug 3, 2006 10:23:05 GMT -5
YOUR FAVORITE FIGURE - Darth Vader (though I was almost going to agree with Bluebane, I love Chirpa's drum sticks).
YOUR FAVORITE COMMON - Wicket, his power is "nice", and I am very impressed with his swing.
BEST OVERALL FIGURE - I may change my mind later, but I like Admiral Ackbar, I seem to get his power more often than I should.
MOST INNOVATIVE DESIGN - I think most people will agree, Princess Leia. Her attack is different in an emperor sense, she is the only character of her kind.
BEST SCULPT - I really like Chief Chirpa, the only other characters we've seen of the "creature" variety have been wookies, and though I love how they are stylized, they are a bit lacking in detail. Chirpa is well detailed and the whole “stormtrooper conqueror” persona, beautiful!
COOLEST CHARACTER DEPICTION – IG-88, I have always been a fan IG-88 but there have been few instances where he is portrayed as cool (notice I saw few, the unleashed IG was actually rather good), in series 4 I think they did a good job of giving the normally rigid robot some life. Though he was close for best sculpt, I think he fits under this better.
BIGGEST DUD – I’m sorry to say, Boba Fett. I had great expectations for the “flying menace” but he just turned out disappointing. I would honestly use the started set boba before the booster. I love Bob Fett but he didn’t live up to the expectation.
LEAST EXCITING FIGURE - Biker Scout, we’ve seen this guy before, though he fits with the Endor theme, adding the puke on his boots doesn’t make him desirable.
WORST OVERALL FIGURE – I wouldn’t say any figure in series 4 is completely worthless, but I do think there are a few that are too costly, however these are not the ones I would say are the worst. This award goes to the Sandtrooper. He’s nothing new, and very top heavy, though his power would be rather useful I’d much rather spend the 30 pts on someone else.
Customs:
The “MOST OF ANY ONE SUPER RARE THAT I DON”T WANT” award goes to the Imperial Officer, I got 4 of these and I only really want 1 (why couldn’t I get 4 Vaders).
ON A BUDGET CHARACTER – Starter Set Greedo, Big base, Big shot, Big help for bounty hunters.
CUTEST – This has gotta be something new for attacktix, there aren’t many cute warriors, except… Baby Face Logray (no further description needed)
BEST ABILITY – Darth Vader, no one wants to see and enemy Vader come back to life (at 61%).
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Post by greyelephant on Aug 3, 2006 12:41:17 GMT -5
Favorite Figure. Ewoks in general
Favorite Common. See above!
Best overall figure. Darth Vader hands down.
Most innovative design. Tied between Boba and Leia.
Best Sculpt. IG88
Coolest Character Depiction. SEXY LEIA! GRRR BABY!
Biggest Dud. Boba Fett. Too many points for the bang.
Least exciting figure. Stormtrooper
Worst Figure Overall. Boba Fett. I won't use him
My creative award goes to:
Greedo as the best figure for 10 points in the world of Attacktix no matter what army he is apart of! Yes, I know Jedi Knights are cool also, however Greedo IMO wins.
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Post by Phoenix on Aug 3, 2006 17:06:06 GMT -5
YOUR FAVORITE FIGURE - Wicket, because I've waited so long to have a great ewok! YOUR FAVORITE COMMON - Wicket. BEST OVERALL FIGURE - Darth Vader -a beast! MOST INNOVATIVE DESIGN - Princess Leia BEST SCULPT - IG-88 COOLEST CHARACTER DEPICTION - Darth Vader again! Even if he is a rehash. BIGGEST DUD - Blah, Rock Tosser Chief Chirpa LEAST EXCITING FIGURE - Biker Scout WORST OVERALL FIGURE - CHIEF CHIRPA! My "CUSTOM" - WORST SCULPT - Endor Luke (is it just me or does his helmet look a bit like something a kid with a seizure disorder would wear?)
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Post by mikeska on Aug 3, 2006 20:10:25 GMT -5
YOUR FAVORITE FIGURE - Leia - gold bikini and a powerful attack. 'nouf said.
YOUR FAVORITE COMMON - easily wicket
BEST OVERALL FIGURE - wicket, I wish I had more that one. maybe target has restocked.
MOST INNOVATIVE DESIGN - leia, retrieving the grapling hook is sweet.
BEST SCULPT - Boba Fett, they even got the scuffs of the armor right.
COOLEST CHARACTER DEPICTION - Boba see above.
BIGGEST DUD - Chief Chirpa, I can't get his attack to work (and the spring is pretty good too).
LEAST EXCITING FIGURE - the 3rd stormtrooper.
WORST OVERALL FIGURE - Chirpa, I use him so my 5 and 3 year olds can take me out easier. (think Jabba)
Best for tournament play: Greedo and Wicket. I predict that there will be a major glut of Han/Chewy/Boba figures because of people trying to get 10 Greedos.(maybe that's what hasbro had in mind)
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attacktixrulz
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Post by attacktixrulz on Aug 6, 2006 14:40:16 GMT -5
YOUR FAVORITE FIGURE - Flying Fett. If you use him right, he's awesome. I hide him in the middle of large base figs and he is able to fly up and shoot over everyone. Great fig.
YOUR FAVORITE COMMON - Endor scout. A NEW FIG!!
BEST OVERALL FIGURE - IG-88. Hard to knock over and hard hitting.
MOST INNOVATIVE DESIGN - Leia, no doubt. Lots of possibilities.
BEST SCULPT - It's between Logray, IG-88, and Leia. They look great.
COOLEST CHARACTER DEPICTION - Flying Fett.
BIGGEST DUD - Imperial scout. Who cares.
LEAST EXCITING FIGURE - Spaz Vader. Same silly 'get medieval' mold as S1. I only have him to throw at my enemy as a target so that my Stormtroopers can kick butt.
WORST OVERALL FIGURE - Imperial scout. Who cares.
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grizz
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Post by grizz on Aug 7, 2006 10:08:07 GMT -5
YOUR FAVORITE FIGURE - Darth vader I just got my hands on a S1 so until then I never had that sculpt of him and i think it is the best Vader.
YOUR FAVORITE COMMON- Wicket he's only 10 points very hard to knock down and has a powerful strike.
BEST OVERALL FIGURE- Leia, need i say more
MOST INNOVATIVE DESIGN- this I think is between Leia and flying Boba.
BEST SCULPT- IG-88
COOLEST CHARACTER DEPICTION- Logray go ewoks
BIGGEST DUD- chief chirpa
LEAST EXCITING FIGURE- again this is between the storm trooper and biker scout.
WORST OVERALL FIGURE- Chief chirpa I think the wind has knocked over more figures then he has. I'm thinking of adding some weight to that rock.
(CUSTOM)- worst sculpt - I would also have to go with luke. To me it looks nothing like him and i don't know if it is just mine but he is also cross eyed. BEST VALUE- Grand moff tarkin he has a large Base a large missile great special that is almost 50% to come up and is only 20 points how can you pass that up.
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Post by superflytnt on Aug 7, 2006 10:43:32 GMT -5
FAVORITE FIGURE: Chirpa - He's a rock thrower man, how can you go wrong?
FAVORITE COMMON: Wicket - He's the "New" Tusken Raider!
BEST OVERALL: IG-88. Costly, but a GREAT special that always seems to come up white for me.
MOST INNOVATIVE: Boba Fett, except that his string is WAY too short. If I had a jetpack, I'd be flying a lot further than 4 feet away.
BEST SCULPT: IG-88. Nuff said.
COOLEST CHARACTER DEPICTION: I like Ackbar the best, the realism is great.
BIGGEST DUD: Leia. The hook thing is cool, but are you allowed to shoot past people then yank it back, or what??? Should've come with instructions on-board like R2/Q5/Han as ST...
LEAST EXCITING: Stormtrooper/biker scout. I mean why don't they get Depends if they have such a incontinence problem?
WORST OVERALL: The Royal Guard. When will one actually have a good swing?
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AWOL
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Post by AWOL on Aug 9, 2006 21:09:18 GMT -5
Favorite Figure: Wicket. He's short, cute and packs a mean punch.
Favorite Common: Endor scout. Yes he does look like Mulder. But finally, an Endor common!
Best Overall: IG-88. Too skinny to get a direct hit off him, he's a hard-hitting, strong-standing Terminator!
Most Innovative: Leia. Her hook can topple an enemy or save a fellow ally.
Best Sculpt: Finally, a little Barbie with a massive hook and great bikini! I luv her!
Coolest Character Depiction: Flying Boba Fett. He looks more rugged and dirty.
Biggest Dud: Chief Chirpa. He looks cool, but how the crap does he throw the dang rock??
Least Exciting: Biker Scout. Originally boring, and now they've waded through cow dung.
Worst Overall: Biker Scout. Stink. Stank. Stunk.
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Post by YodaBreaker on Aug 9, 2006 21:36:21 GMT -5
YOUR FAVORITE FIGURE - Wicket 10-point common/rare strikers always turn my head, even more so when they have a great strike. And now, Wicket has a fabulous Ewok-centric Evade power that would allow a team of all Wickets essentially to save 2-6 figures from being knocked down (assuming 1-3 figures taken out per attack) at the same probability that the Jedi Knight's Attackback would allow 1-3 knockdowns. I'll need to get 10 Wickets first, but this may just be a team that can defeat Team 10JK - consistently. YOUR FAVORITE COMMON - Wicket See above for Wicket love. BEST OVERALL FIGURE - Vader #11 If points were no object, I'd love me some Vader #11 somethin' fierce. A monster saber, monster defense, monster speed, and a monster special power that's an upgrade from S1 Vader #16. That's some good Vader lovin' - he almost makes me want to start playing Empire teams. Almost MOST INNOVATIVE DESIGN - Princess Leia For me, this is a toss-up between Princess Leia and Chief Chirpa. When I think "innovative design," I usually think "innovative attack," and these two both have new, unique attacks. However, Chief Chirpa's rock is too light to knock down figures consistently, and Princess Leia's string is too short to make her the attacking beast she should be. However, both figures' defense can get them close to an opponent's figures, and Princess Leia's grappling hook attack can be deadly in close quarters. Thus, because her attack can actually be useful, I'll give the nod to Princess Leia. BEST SCULPT - IG-88 For pleasure in the pure sculpt, I think it'd be hard to beat IG-88. The detail, the coloring, and the deceptive spindliness (my wife says "he looks like a weenie") make him a great figure. I might have said Vader #11, but we've seen him before, and the Ewoks also have nice detailing that might push them above him, anyway. COOLEST CHARACTER DEPICTION - Boba Fett I'm gonna go with Flying Fett here. Yes, his string is likely half as long as it might be, ideally. Yes, he may be a bit overcosted at 40 points. However, he's one of the few figures I just break out and play with, like a little kid. I like to make him sit down when he's off his base, and he's great fun just to zoom and loop around off the battlefront. BIGGEST DUD - Luke Skywalker I hate this Luke "the retarded Puke" Skywalker. He holds his saber at a funky angle that makes it exceedingly difficult to achieve multiple kills per strike, and his lightsaber feels like a toothpick in my hands. He's got such little power in his strike that his high-probability Rescue special power often just doesn't cut it for my purposes. LEAST EXCITING FIGURE - Stormtrooper At least the Biker Scout grants an Attackback to an Empire figure, rather than allowing for a weak Charge of up to two Imperials. WORST OVERALL FIGURE - Chief Chirpa As greyelephant has so astutely pointed out, Chief Chirpa's attack is like throwing wadded up tissue paper at your opponent's figures. His rock just isn't dense enough to fell figures at any real range, and he's a 40-point suck of resources. However, unlike Kicker Kenobi, I'll still play with this guy - just not in a serious game. I can envision side contests based on his attack, though! BEST SCULPT TO OGLE - Princess Leia The woman in the metal bikini that spawned millions of fanboy fantasies, with a somewhat attractive face, combined with the fraggin' hugest launcher in the Star Wars universe to date on a non-Mega figure. Grrrrrrrrowl. BEST FIGURE THAT IS EASIEST TO OVERLOOK ON THESE LISTS - Grand Moff Tarkin His Vengeance power shoots off a bit too infrequently to be considered a "greatest" figure, but a 20-point, large-based, medium missile launcher? Wow. He puts even S3 Greedo and Wedge to shame with that base of his.
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grizz
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Post by grizz on Aug 9, 2006 23:17:06 GMT -5
LEAST EXCITING FIGURE - Stormtrooper At least the Biker Scout grants an Attackback to an Empire figure, rather than allowing for a weak Charge of up to two Imperials.
After giving it some thought I have to agree with YodaBreaker on this one. Also the biker scouts seem to be better balanced then both the S3 and S4 stormtroopers.
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Locke333
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Post by Locke333 on Aug 10, 2006 9:33:59 GMT -5
YOUR FAVORITE FIGURE - Flying Boba
YOUR FAVORITE COMMON - Wicket
BEST OVERALL FIGURE - Vader #11
MOST INNOVATIVE DESIGN - Princess Leia
BEST SCULPT - Flying Boba
COOLEST CHARACTER DEPICTION - Boba Fett
BIGGEST DUD - Luke Skywalker
LEAST EXCITING FIGURE - Stormtrooper
WORST OVERALL FIGURE - Chief Chirpa
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Post by greevy on Sept 2, 2006 21:26:15 GMT -5
(As a note I have yet to get my hands on Leia, Royal Guard, or Logray)
YOUR FAVORITE FIGURE - Chirpa, fun to play with and awesome at killing commons and singles from an distance, plus his special is almost a certainty (that is if he gets knocked down, in all the games I've played with him only Tarkin's special has brought him to his doom).
YOUR FAVORITE COMMON - Wicket, has anyone answered something else yet?
BEST OVERALL FIGURE - Vader, not a personal favorite of mine but that doesn't change how good he is.
MOST INNOVATIVE DESIGN - Flying Fett, I play mostly Terrain games so having someone who can fly up and shoot at people up on a hill from its other edge is fantastic.
BEST SCULPT - Wicket, he just looks so darn cool!
COOLEST CHARACTER DEPICTION - Personally I like the way the new Endor Han looks, no reason in particular.
BIGGEST DUD - Endor Rebel Trooper, not a good special, or sculpt, and only wins this since I really haven't been upset by anyone yet. Also I expected something more from him, since I've always loved the Endor troopers.
LEAST EXCITING FIGURE - Armored Vader, I already have two other ones of him, and beyod that his mold wasn't all that cool in the first place.
WORST OVERALL FIGURE - Endor Scout, again not really dissapointed at anyone yet.
CUSTOM - Sculpt I most look foward to a repaint of - Wicket, generic Ewok here we come!
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