From: Michael Mierzwa 
Subject: Hasbro Chat: Observations
Date: Mon, 09 Feb 1998 20:04:36 -0800
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OK,

For those of you that missed this, you likely did not miss too much. 
Much of the chat involved questions from people (something over 347)
about: is there going to be a Mon Mothma or any will there be a Beru
type of thing.

Apparently some people haven't read or just wanted confirmation on the
new releases list ... which I guess is fine.

Here is some new news to me:

1. Jen hinted that if the EU figures sell well, that Kenner would make
more.  This is a big hint and message!

2. Steve told us that the EU figures will NOT have Freeze Frames, but
will have Pop-Up cardbacks that recreate scenes.  A cool idea.

3. Steve also admitted that the figures to be released with coins will
be just repaints and remolds/new poses of old figures.  Jen added
something to the effect that Endor Luke and Endor Leia would be similar
to their Speeder Bike counterparts, just with a few added details.

4. Jen asked the group of 347 how much we would pay for an Imperial
Shuttle, and then she tossed out a $100 quote.  This is not saying
they'll make one, but perhaps her way of letting us know they've
considered it.

5. Jen said she has a personal desire to see a new Skiff.  I hope she
gets her wish.

6. Steve said they are looking into a way to allow us to get the
Scanning Crew Technican other than with a M.Falcon Carry Case.  But this
was iffy.

7. Jen had good news on a Wedge figure.  She said that he would not be
carded, but come in another unique way.  That leave IMO either a 3-pack
idea or a fan club exclusive.

8. Good news for 3-pack fans, both Jen and Steve seemed to like the
3-packs and said that more would be on the way ... well, actually I
think their words were more like we would be seeing many 3-packs.

9. If anybody was worried about the Prequels marking an end to the
classic trilogy figures ... well worry no more.  Steve said that the
classic figures would be around for a long time!  :)

10. Kenner will be making several other items with figure pack-ins.  One
example was a Computer Interactive playset that sits over your computer
keyboard.  When figures step on certain places, your computer does
certain things.  Another thing is a new board game with a figure or two.

11. There will be a Luke with slicked back Trash Compactor hair ... that
would be cool.

I'm sure there is more that I missed.  Despite the complaints that will
likely follow, if you are good at listening and don't know everything
(like me), then there was plenty of good NEW information to be learned.

The major bad news was the two moderators could barely read the
questions, so they seemed to answer the same persons questions several
times.  I think next time, Jen and Steve should be in separat chat rooms
and they should hire on a few more moderators!

I would do it again.  But I noticed many people, but no familar names.

Michael Mierzwa

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