swphreak Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Action Fleet Heads To Dry Dock Wed, Jul 23, 03 06:43:34 PM EDT After having returned from a two-year hiatus, Hasbro's Action Fleet line has once again been put on hold. Failing to meet minimum quantity requirements from major retailers, Hasbro was left with no choice than to bring the line to a screeching halt. As a result several of the vehicles previously announced for later this year will in fact not be released, and those holding pre-orders for upcoming waves should expect cancellation notices soon. We’re awaiting confirmation from Hasbro on the final wave of Action Fleet vehicles for this year, but it was suggested in San Diego that may well be the recently shipped Republic Gunship wave. The good news is; tentative plans are in place to bring the line back in 2005 with renewed interest surrounding the release of Episode III. At that time, it was suggested, Hasbro is looking very hard at the possibility of adding mini-figures back into the line (something Action Fleet fans have been begging for since the line made its comeback last year). As we are still quite a ways away from 2005 and Episode III, many plans can change but it was clear in talking with Hasbro representatives at Comic Con that there is a desire to continue bringing these toys to the fans and collectors that want them. We’ll continue to follow the Action Fleet situation and bring you updates as new information develops. Reported by Rebelscum.com http://www.theforce.net/collecting/index.shtml#21541 I don't know how many people here collect Action Fleet besides me... but I figured I post it anyways. I collect them, and have a bunch of them... this is really dissapointing. Can we join together and say: "Death to Hasbro" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 tat really sucks! damn hasbro, as they are the bringer of evil,or at least puting a dampor on collecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Originally posted by daring dueler tat really sucks! damn hasbro, as they are the bringer of evil,or at least puting a dampor on collecting. Yes, I've already included Phreak on our.... little project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 why did you do that??? anyways, i think that sux, but i dont even have the new republic gunship one yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swphreak Posted August 3, 2003 Author Share Posted August 3, 2003 Yea, I think I got lucky. I told myself, I'd be on top of the game and get them right when they came out and preorder, ect. So I was able to get it. Now they go and do this crap.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 Originally posted by daring dueler why did you do that??? anyways, i think that sux, but i dont even have the new republic gunship one yet. Because, we need all the help we can to um..... poof....the uh..... ducky.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 because, eventhough i said damn hasbro, galoob makes action fleet...so now were after galoob? damn! whats next mcflaren? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Originally posted by daring dueler because, eventhough i said damn hasbro, galoob makes action fleet...so now were after galoob? damn! whats next mcflaren? The Toy industry is going down.... I really hope its a lot better for epsiode III. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 well, hasbro has improverd a fraction, just a fractiuon, since the shipping is better. galoob...im not really sure why they are stopping, but it sux, besids no figures, they did a good job. all toy monufactuors wont go dont worry, we...gasp....still have matel! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swphreak Posted August 8, 2003 Author Share Posted August 8, 2003 wait... I thought galoob was dead. hasbro boight them out didn't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 well, maybe hasbro bought out galoob like kenner, but on the back of the packages, i beleive it says galoob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swphreak Posted August 8, 2003 Author Share Posted August 8, 2003 Heh, maybe they're trying to use galoob's name to sell their products. Back when the SE OT was out Galoob did great with the Action Fleets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted August 9, 2003 Share Posted August 9, 2003 yeah i must say they did, while i myself dont buy many of them, i pick up a few from time to time, funds are tighte, colelcting figures is hard enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katarn07 Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Kicking up this old thread! Hasbro did buy out Galoob a few years back Hasbro never bought Kenner out. They have always been one and the same company. Hasbro/ Kenner. Kenner was put on SW toys, while Hasbro was always used on GI Joes. I believe SW Toys started getting the Hasbro name on it with the TPM wave. Kenner hasn't been put on anything since... then I guess. And Hasbro doesn't use Galoob's name, but does indeed put 'Micro Machines' on there if I'm not mistaken. And Z, keep a lid on all stuff I say. Whether it be Project Hasbro or that other thing I let slip in a convo between you and Taters last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 rito! johnny!\ the operation and a and b is all quiter here. yeah hasbro kenner are the same found that out a few days ago actually, i always thought they were bought out, yeah hasbro first showd on comtech figures potf2/ep1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Originally posted by daring dueler rito! johnny!\ the operation and a and b is all quiter here. yeah hasbro kenner are the same found that out a few days ago actually, i always thought they were bought out, yeah hasbro first showd on comtech figures potf2/ep1 How come you didn't tell me then, and where did you find out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 i found out from thrawn.....and i didnt really think bout it since so i kinds forgot to mention it... thraw as in from http://www.sirstevesguide.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katarn07 Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Hey Phreak, may I come as the bearer of good news? Originally quoted by Rebel Scum's Mark The latest issue of the French Star Wars Fan Club magazine features images of what should have been the upcoming Action Fleet Star Destroyer and Death Star. While at San Diego Hasbro announced the Action Fleet line was on hiatus, the magazine states these and the concept art A-wing are slated to be released at the end of the year. Has something changed with the Action Fleet line, or is this simply out dated information? We have a call into Hasbro and hope to have this cleared up soon. Hope the line makes a comeback for ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 yeah i saw those! i hope the release them:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swphreak Posted September 22, 2003 Author Share Posted September 22, 2003 they damn well better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 sorry to say there is no plan for any new action fleet to come out, they arnt even on production(thats all since republic gunship", for full detail head over to http://www.sirstevesguide.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swphreak Posted September 29, 2003 Author Share Posted September 29, 2003 yea well... Hasbro sucks even more because of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 i could not agree more with you kind sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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