Star Wars Bespin Freeze Chamber - Hasbro Pulse Bridges to Nowhere!

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  • @RickyPrickles
    @RickyPrickles 4 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    So stairs. $50 for Star Wars stairs.

  • @WyldstaarStudios
    @WyldstaarStudios 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    I look forward to the day when a 3 3/4" scale version of the Kenner Micro Collection Bespin World playset becomes available from an industrious fan with a 3D printing setup. That's a playset worth buying.

    • @samanthaadams619
      @samanthaadams619 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agreed. That is what someone should work on.

    • @art-n-filmsam3844
      @art-n-filmsam3844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ...I think we have a million dollar idea right now - and as the man says "Fans do the best work"

    • @VAULT-TEC_INC.
      @VAULT-TEC_INC. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I made one out of LEGO.

    • @commentcopbadge6665
      @commentcopbadge6665 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VAULT-TEC_INC.
      Sir, I want to buy your one that's made out of LEGO.

    • @nickthepick8043
      @nickthepick8043 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I won't lie, today I was tempted to buy it today at Toys R us. It was on clearance for 50 bucks. I was tempted, but then I remembered that I had a 3D Printer at home and a lot of patience. And there are better 3D Printed sets online guys, I've seen them.

  • @primusvsunicron1
    @primusvsunicron1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Hasbro: Playsets don’t sell
    Also Hasbro: Buy our overpriced Dioramas

    • @mrsinister8978
      @mrsinister8978 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hasbro now sucks. There are too many reasons why they lost the Jurassic license, would have been great to see a kenner line by Hasbro. They are basically pulling the same card for Star wars like they did with JP. The only toys I buy from them are Marvel Legends & some of the kenner stuff.

    • @commandercaptain4664
      @commandercaptain4664 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nicholasdickens2801 *Artoo playing a Powerpoint to Hasbro for two playsets to form one whole playset*

  • @simaoribau8639
    @simaoribau8639 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Also, let's say this once again: Playmobil toys are amazingly sturdy and durable and they're made in Germany, with apparently higher production costs than in countries like China.
    So, either Playmobil sells playsets like the Ghostbusters firehouse at a loss, or Hasbro is lying through the nose when they say 3.75 inch scale playsets are not economically viable.
    I begin to wonder what it would be like if Playmobil acquires the Star Wars licence... one can only dream, I guess!

    • @erikkunkle9574
      @erikkunkle9574 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      They paid out the nose for SW and are losing money. Losing money because of crap.

    • @WyldstaarStudios
      @WyldstaarStudios 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@hankhill1203 They were a mess long before the Disney acquisition. Plus, Hasbro is screwing up more than just their Star Wars line.

    • @ShatteredGlassUnicron
      @ShatteredGlassUnicron 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wyldstaar Studio Transformers fan here, and I can vouch for what you're saying.

    • @Djkold
      @Djkold 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think you're onto something. Namely License and the fee Hasbro pays to Disney for it. I am sure they pay way too much for it.

    • @Tim85-y2q
      @Tim85-y2q 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Let's be real, when companies say something is not economically viable, it doesn't necessarily mean that it would literally be impossible to produce something cheaper, it's that that's the price point that passes whatever internal math they use to consider it worth their while to move forward with a project. They're basically saying "if you want us to make this, here's our quote".

  • @ProfessorHurt
    @ProfessorHurt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I remember this old Bespin playset I had when I was a kid. Had the freezing chamber (with top and a staircase), a tower to simulate Luke getting sucked out the window, and the catwalk where Vader cut Luke's hand. You could put metal figures all over the place. That set is infinitely better and that was a set released in the freaking 80s.

  • @S4ns
    @S4ns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    50 dollars for half a bridge?
    WHAT THE HELL, HASBRO!?

    • @themysterysith
      @themysterysith 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s ridiculous, and even the figure that comes with it doesn’t give it justice just absurd

    • @CosmoShidan
      @CosmoShidan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I looked up that it's meant to connect to another section of the same scene. Still, I wouldn't complain, simply because this Star Wars collection is for the next generation of kids discovering Star Wars.

    • @WyldstaarStudios
      @WyldstaarStudios 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@CosmoShidan The next generation of kids deserve better than a flimsy pair of catwalks that link together.

    • @TLH1999
      @TLH1999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Inflation + greed is a b%tch

  • @bikerscout7467
    @bikerscout7467 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I had a very weak moment today and actually pre-ordered this Bespin Carbon Freezing Chamber set. After some more careful consideration (even realising that I could probably just make this myself!!!!) and thanks to your excellent video, I have just cancelled that pre order. Thank you for helping me to wake up, Michael!

    • @marny129
      @marny129 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I too just cancelled mine

    • @vaders28
      @vaders28 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I cancelled mine meaning 2 but I'm a Transformers guy with love for Star Wars just have way too much transformers to afford this.

    • @jamesbirch9614
      @jamesbirch9614 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      well, i don't know the intricacies of retail, but i would think cancelled pre-orders should probably send a "tangible" signal to Hasbro regarding fan feelings and fan reaction

    • @jebstuart4004
      @jebstuart4004 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamesbirch9614 a tan

    • @jebstuart4004
      @jebstuart4004 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamesbirch9614 a tangible signal to stop producing playset i m afraid. they don t understand anything.

  • @DeepVeinZombosis
    @DeepVeinZombosis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    If you listen very very very carefully.... you can actually hear Kenner rolling over in its grave

    • @DragonNexus
      @DragonNexus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Joseph Steiner's spinning in his grave so fast he could drill himself to Australia.

    • @salum75
      @salum75 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      "STAIR WARS"

  • @TheMattwolf
    @TheMattwolf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    "Luke, join me on the Dark Side."
    "I can't! We only have one side!"
    "Join me or die! Careful, these stairs are rickety."
    ......I have just used up 100% of the play value on this set. Sorry about that!

  • @WilliamTheMovieFan
    @WilliamTheMovieFan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Man, I’m glad I grew up during the 70’s and 80’s. We had the best toys!! The play sets were amazing!

    • @dannycruz5446
      @dannycruz5446 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Definitely some great concepts in the 70s and 80s but the actual execution was a bit hampered by the limits for those times.

    • @turtlebeach_192
      @turtlebeach_192 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rex Veritate You suck. The 70’s/80’s tots were the best. The face sculpts may not have had much quality, but at least their sets weren’t overpriced and half done

    • @WilliamTheMovieFan
      @WilliamTheMovieFan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Danny, we didn’t know that at the time. At the time they were awesome! They still are pretty awesome even by today’s standards because modern stuff barely exists.

  • @frankdavf4599
    @frankdavf4599 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    ¿Imagine a STAR WARS PLAYMOBIL LINE?. That would rock the entire toy industry.

  • @Batdude39
    @Batdude39 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Collectors: "What a piece of junk!"
    Hasbro: "She may not look like much, but...uh...hmm..we're all fine here, now, thank you. How are you?"

    • @commandercaptain4664
      @commandercaptain4664 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Collectors: Not entirely stable! I'm glad you're here to tell use these things!

  • @UsualmikeTelevision
    @UsualmikeTelevision 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I am one of those toy channels you mentioned. I panned this playset thinking I was alone on the matter. Its so good that we are in agreement on this crappy playset! Great Video my friend!

    • @billpaulk1058
      @billpaulk1058 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Some of the best purchases are the ones we don’t make eh Mike? Agreed my friend!

  • @flyhyland
    @flyhyland 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Omg, I've watched so many of your videos and yet only JUST NOW noticed Broken Vader sitting on your shoulder on the logo lol.

  • @saljustsal
    @saljustsal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    It’ll be a cold day in hell before I give Hasbro $50 for what looks like pipe cleaners and chicken wire. If it was under $30, I would have considered it to use as a base to work from. That entire stream was nothing but angry reacts the whole time. It was 99% reissue, most of which are already being rereleased in the black series line concurrently with the retro card back. One thing is for certain, that playset will not be added to my collection. I’ll be making my own.

  • @J-T-A
    @J-T-A 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Hambone McGillicutty's Half Court Jam, only $49.95 from Hasbro Pulse (Actual jam sold separately)

  • @cerethpainting6606
    @cerethpainting6606 4 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Playmobil probably has better sales. Their quality is through the roof. Everything they make is pure gold. Thank you for another great video!

    • @simaoribau8639
      @simaoribau8639 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @bigevilworldwide1 True... the Playmobil aesthetic takes some getting used to and is clearly "non realistic"... but so is Lego.
      I buy (some) Lego Star Wars sets no problem... I would definitely buy Playmobil ones too, especially if they could make playsets including accessories and figures at the very decent Ghostbusters Firehouse price point!

    • @torquetheprisoner
      @torquetheprisoner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      that would be awsome if Playmobil had some rights to make some star wars stuff

    • @bentonrp
      @bentonrp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Playmobil's vehicles, playsets and accessories are just effing magnifique! :D

    • @GeekerThings
      @GeekerThings 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Their Back To The Future DeLorean is TOP NOTCH! Impressive details!

    • @omikron6218
      @omikron6218 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@justakidfrombrooklyn1517 I remember my old Playmobil and how much I played with just a little set. They really were great. But as i got older Lego with the building mechanic and Star Wars products interested me more.

  • @jonathanandrews1977
    @jonathanandrews1977 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Yeah, I was slightly interested until I saw the price. They are absolutely insane. This thing is worth $15.00

    • @cookiememe6319
      @cookiememe6319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nah 20-30 bucks

    • @cookiememe6319
      @cookiememe6319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nah 20bdollar

    • @LeftytheGansterGremlin
      @LeftytheGansterGremlin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      15 dollars is very fair in my opinion as opposed to the 70 dollars it started out as here in canada. It's on clearance for 50 now. Still not worth it. I have a 3D Printer. Suck it Hasbro.

  • @IStandForTJandTAW
    @IStandForTJandTAW 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Just what people wanted, A Diorama, Not a playset,a Diorama

    • @andrewtaylor940
      @andrewtaylor940 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The bridge to nowhere would have been perfect. If they had offered it as a Build A Figure type pack in deal. Release a series of 8 Empire Strikes Back Anniversary figures. Each comes with a piece of the diorama. Bandai has done this a few times. The Big Order Room that came with a series of GaoGaiGar robot figures is a phenomenal display and photo setting. It wakes the perfect Avengers meeting room. Bandai even did it with Bespin! Parts to build the hallway and window from the Luke/Vader duel came packaged with Luke and Vader.

    • @edviza1935
      @edviza1935 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Andrew Taylor actually it was the emperors throne room display that came with vader, but still the same idea. I wish hasbro had done something like that, or at least the bridge that luke gets his hand chopped off on.

    • @PuertoGeekan
      @PuertoGeekan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's barely that. A diorama attempts to recreate a scene. Even with two of these you are missing many of the components a diorama would have, such as walls and computer consoles.

    • @bentonrp
      @bentonrp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, this is more like just a display. I didn't buy the Jabba's Walls™ for $50, thank the stars, and it looks like we'll be making our own before buying the next.

  • @brickcowboy9994
    @brickcowboy9994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Hasbro Pulse's livestreams are a complete joke, yet hilarious because of how unaware the presenters are.
    Lego has a more competent Star Wars toyline than Hasbro at this point.

    • @lbmakescontent
      @lbmakescontent 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      LEGO always has been more competent than Hasbro.

    • @commandercaptain4664
      @commandercaptain4664 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It helps to have figures relevant to the playset included in the whole set. LEGO can do this without gouging consumers. Hasbro could too, but opt not to.

    • @pawarl.o.s.881
      @pawarl.o.s.881 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hasbro still hasn't done a proper Black Series or vintage collection phase 2 501st trooper. Lego just did a 501st battle pack.

    • @CartoonyAndor
      @CartoonyAndor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lego did the exact same cloud city carbon freezing chamber playset but with 4 minifigures (2 of them exclusive) and only costing 25 dollars at release, half of the half of hasbro’s (it also had a play feature to freeze Han Solo and the same exact stairs, but a bit smaller, so basically the exact same “play features”, but mostly better). And if you don’t want just the freezing chamber, Lego also released a COMPLETE CLOUD CITY playset in 2018, that includes slave 1, the twin pod car, almost every scene (including the freezing chamber), and 21 figures (7 exclusive). Of course, it cost 350 dollars at release, but it’s totally worth it considering the incredible amount of stuff that is including.

  • @panzerkorps2122
    @panzerkorps2122 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    After watching this and hearing the announcement, I wish I could just 3D print an upscaled micro collection bespin playset rather than buy a rickety piece of plastic

  • @johncook7135
    @johncook7135 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I wish Gentle Giant would upscale the Kenner Cloud City micro Sets to 3 3/4 size.

  • @samkronis
    @samkronis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    “Mickey Mouse” made me laugh properly. I would buy that cardboard play set if it was reissued with some extras or the Palitoy Death Star. It doesn’t have to be expensive.

    • @scockery
      @scockery 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's the thing they should be doing with the Retro Kenner collection, instead they think fans want old board games recreated.

  • @burritoboy2751
    @burritoboy2751 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Man, the balls on Hasbro. Grapefruits doesn't begin to describe it.

  • @ashokupad
    @ashokupad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    “Have some dignity. I mean-seriously!” LOL

    • @ashokupad
      @ashokupad 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh man, this review is hilarious; I’m still laughing. Both for its enthusiasm, and its being on point. In full disclosure, I really want this goddamn piece, whatever you want to call it. If they knock it down to $20, I’ll buy two of them. But not at this price. Michael, thank you for providing me that extra bit of resistance!

  • @No1.OriginalTrilogyStarWarsFan
    @No1.OriginalTrilogyStarWarsFan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can just see Tom Hank's character from Big saying "I don't get it"? "What fun about playing with half a bridge and stairs"?

  • @goldenage
    @goldenage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    The Micro Collection had a cool freeze chamber.

    • @MichaelJShaffer
      @MichaelJShaffer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      They had the entire Bespin world...with figures...for less money. How far they've dropped.

    • @DeanStrickson
      @DeanStrickson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Power of the Jedi has a carbon freezing chamber for 3 3/4” figures around the late 90s or early 2000s.

    • @rbrearey
      @rbrearey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The only way to play the Bespin scenes as a kid was that set. Hoth as well. And until the Vintage Series version came out, the best Falcon

    • @KevyNova
      @KevyNova 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dean Strickson that was a Fan Club exclusive in 2001 but a very nice set. I’m glad I have it.

    • @scockery
      @scockery 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DeanStrickson But Hasbro thought so little of its prospects that it was a mail order item only in the USA

  • @babarshah9038
    @babarshah9038 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I recently lit up the 'power of the Jedi' bespin freezing chamber playset from the year '2000'.And I think that looks more phenomenal with the lighting effects. Wish I could post a pic of that here.

  • @nickmanzo8459
    @nickmanzo8459 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Hasbro: My parents didn’t believe in toys.
    Star Wars fans: You didn’t even have a slinky?
    Hasbro: We had part of a slinky... but I sold it.

  • @Specter-Mr1
    @Specter-Mr1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    That is no play set more of a display, sucks!

    • @RASK1904
      @RASK1904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Not a good display either. Youd want a couple levels about 5 inches apart. Its trash.

    • @Phoenix2312
      @Phoenix2312 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Going to echo @RASK1904 - Its not even a Display!!! There is nothing to it to make it a centre piece you would want to display things on!

    • @commandercaptain4664
      @commandercaptain4664 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      -That's no playset... it's a ripoff.
      -It's two-parts to be a ripoff.

  • @seanchevalier2029
    @seanchevalier2029 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    “That’s.... part of a playset.”

  • @parkercowan8648
    @parkercowan8648 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I kid you not I saw 3 of these freeze chambers at my local game xchange 3 years ago and 3 years later they are still on the shelves

  • @S4ns
    @S4ns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    What's next?
    80 bucks for the front half of a Star Destroyer?

    • @skewraider
      @skewraider 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Just the Spaceballs “WebrakeforNo1” style bumper sticker. Each letter sold separately. Dink Dink Diiiink! (You’re welcome in Dinkese 😂🤣).

    • @Atlas-hu9wk
      @Atlas-hu9wk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Don't give them any ideas.

    • @Anthony-hs2qe
      @Anthony-hs2qe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      $100 for the trash compactor. Does not include trash or creature, and compactor does not compact.

    • @Nio744
      @Nio744 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, a slice thru the middle.

    • @JosephDickersonUX
      @JosephDickersonUX 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just the tip.

  • @rexremedy1733
    @rexremedy1733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am sure, hobbyists can build great diorama much better and bigger. Build it yourself. It’s cheaper, much more fun, and it’s special when it’s finished. There are such great materials available these days. From polymer clays, to resins, and 3D printing. Even amazing colours and patina powders. Not the least lighting electronics.

  • @Michael_Johnson_5446
    @Michael_Johnson_5446 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Star Wars Bespin Freeze Chamber is the most disappointing thing since my son.

    • @harveysmallwood729
      @harveysmallwood729 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      How embarrassing

    • @longann7560
      @longann7560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      LMAO I got this one !

    • @SNARC15
      @SNARC15 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Got any pizza rolls?

    • @simaoribau8639
      @simaoribau8639 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You might not have noticed it... but your brain did.

    • @brickcowboy9994
      @brickcowboy9994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      What's wrong with your faaaaaaaaaace?

  • @evilresident5201
    @evilresident5201 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There was a potj bespin chamber playset, though you had to purchase 2 sets to complete it too.

  • @xenofett7008
    @xenofett7008 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I'll wait for someone to come up with a fan made Bespin playset.

    • @christopherdeleon2095
      @christopherdeleon2095 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hasbro has literally already made this playset, and it bullies this one for it's lunch money:
      www.rebelscum.com/potjcarbonitechamber.asp

    • @SebastianSmith-c5t
      @SebastianSmith-c5t 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jazz Inc made a freezing chamber for the Hot Toys size. And though it's not a full room, still way better than the Hasbro one.

    • @OGStarWars247
      @OGStarWars247 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      christopher de leon lol I actually forgot I have that.....

    • @hoppyscreations
      @hoppyscreations 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just have a look at my one then and compare

    • @rhaeasoul8531
      @rhaeasoul8531 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just save some cardboard boxes and make your own.

  • @cessan8721
    @cessan8721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hasbro's reasoning
    You will pay full price for half this house, and pay full price again for the other half, oh and by the way, the furniture designed for this type of house hasn't been on retail for 10 years,
    Okay, have a nice day!

  • @Rovers1783
    @Rovers1783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hasbro Inc.: Fine purveyors of third-party 3D printed dioramas for high-dollar licensed IPs.

  • @nickmanzo8459
    @nickmanzo8459 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The sad thing is, I remember just recently watching the G.I. Joe episode of The Toys that Made Us, and the Star Wars episode. The guys at Kenner weren’t perfect, but you could tell how invested they were in Star Wars, they were so invested that they tried, desperately to keep the torch burning through the 80s, long after kids had moved on to other things. The guys at Hasbro who were instrumental in the creation of G.I. Joe cared about what they were making, they were passionate about a toy line filled with American heroes that would outsell Star Wars by being competitive and better constructed. It seems like the youngest son who inherited his father’s company doesn’t now what he’s doing, he never even saw the appeal of G.I. Joe as a kid, and bought Star Wars just to get a guaranteed money maker, when he already had the G.I. Joe juggernaut, and turned it into a red headed stepchild the second he could. The man is, in the words of Saruman, a lesser son of greater sires.

  • @Matthewjohnwilson
    @Matthewjohnwilson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This playset really sucks :(, it looks really flimsy like it could break the legs very easily.

    • @bentonrp
      @bentonrp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "This facility is crude, but it should be adequate to trick the O.T. fans bank accounts for their journey to our merchandise..." - Darth Mickey

  • @ununun
    @ununun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well said, Michael. Thank you! I stopped collecting Hasbro Star Wars in 2015. I'd been devoted to amassing a huge collection of toys. I played with them, I made it nearly a full-time occupation creating photostories and building elaborate sets. I imported hundreds of items from the USA. Star Wars just fired up something inside me - an overpowering creative urge. I suffer numerous illnesses but scraped by, investing every penny I could into the toys. Credit cards were used. But around 2015, things changed -not by my hand. The amazing toys began to be replaced by crappy shells and Playskool-paint-jobs. The figures became very basic yet no less expensive. The Hasbro Star Wars line fractured all over the place. The 3 3/4 inch standard got a 5-inch cousin, and the collector fanbase split over it, uncertain where the focus was for the future. I noticed the super-articulated line suffering from very poor plastic and facial paint jobs, yet - the prices kept rising. It broke me as a collector and play-mate. I gave away my entire collection to a collector nearby because I decided to move house and jettison Star Wars. I'm so glad I did because the line is now junk, terribly-overpriced and full of re-issues. If I hadn't dumped in 2015, the Sail Barge would have been the next shatter-point. Yes there are collectors with big wallets, but most do not, and the way Hasbro now prices junk like the Jabba's Palace and Carbon Freeze-Chamber 'playsets' - static chunks of plastic are no more playsets than a plank of wood.

  • @brycevo
    @brycevo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This is why I'm so glad my favorite franchise, Jurassic Park, switched hands from Hasbro. Hasbro loves to abuse and ignore the franchises they have rights to. With Jurassic World we got 4 "play sets". Three were miniature out of scale vehicle sets, and one was a repro from Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park ///.
    Hasbro is so disappointing and worthless

    • @floydforthought9998
      @floydforthought9998 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes that line is great. You can make a fun line both kids and adults will eat up. And there’s still room for more adult figures on the side.

    • @Spacemonkey_Mafia
      @Spacemonkey_Mafia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not to mention their Amber Collection line is fabulous. I’d thought Mattel was sinking fast with the way most of their DC Multiverse figures looked, but they proved me wrong. Can’t wait for the Nedry/Dilophosaur duo

    • @mrsinister8978
      @mrsinister8978 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      To this day as a hardcore JP fan I will never forgive Hasbro for that injustice. They only gave us cheap happy meal toys with bullet holes.

  • @badboi6247
    @badboi6247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like how lego made 2 bespin sets and one is with the slave 1

  • @LearningAboutComics
    @LearningAboutComics 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I'd love to hear your thoughts on the recent LEGO Bespin Escape release, if you have any.

    • @Nio744
      @Nio744 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I honestly could have done without the mini slave 1, but the doors are pretty fun and it's a fine display.
      And the figures aren't bad either.

    • @anakinfilm9467
      @anakinfilm9467 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love that set!

    • @carsonwashere2392
      @carsonwashere2392 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The 9th Planet I have that set and it should have been 250 but I love it

    • @n2legos
      @n2legos 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Studebricker I also have that set and it’s definitely something I would recommend as a LEGO fan myself. I remember wanting the 2003 version as a kid, but sadly I never got it. However, I think the 2018 version is better in terms of play features for kids.

    • @brennanshane146
      @brennanshane146 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@n2legos I have that set too. Imagine that bigger. Like to the 3 inch figure size. That would be awesome. I'm 11 and I would love that.

  • @1980Triumph
    @1980Triumph 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Michael I am a big time toy collector around the same age as you, been a fan of this channel since the beginning, you guys showed up randomly. I collect vintage (like you) and modern. One of the things I appreciate is that unlike other reviewers you are not pandering to get in good with these companies and for free stuff. I want honest reviews and criticisms, These companies take advantage and play massive games with adult collectors. I could rant for days but thanks for having integrity for standing up. I only watch you guys for collecting, everyone else is pandering for early, free samples and never give honest reviews,....wasteful.

    • @retroblasting
      @retroblasting  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will never let you down in that regard, sir. I might have a bad hair day once in a while, but I will never, NEVER bow to corporate products.

    • @1980Triumph
      @1980Triumph 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@retroblasting Stay with that and keep that, we appreciate you for it

  • @LewisChristisonVids
    @LewisChristisonVids 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I actually really liked the Jabba playset. Of course I only paid $25 for it during online Christmas deals and it came with 2 pack in figures. As for the freeze chamber set itself, I would have preferred it be the full circle platform with a ceiling that has the claw arm to raise the carbonite slab.

  • @joshuaross4644
    @joshuaross4644 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This is the reason I don’t buy any of the new crap 💩 As you say “The fans are doing the best work”

    • @RMAILLER
      @RMAILLER 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sticking with my vintage collection... and if I have the chance I'll try to get more of those even if I have to make a restoration.

    • @thekidfromiowa
      @thekidfromiowa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      They were much better before the sequels.

  • @joe4155
    @joe4155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Whats your opinion on the mandalorian troop transport?

  • @grandadmiralthrawn5092
    @grandadmiralthrawn5092 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just for reference for how bad the new play- set is, in 2009 they came out with a carbon freezing play-set for the Power Of The Jedi line. I had it and played with it as a kid. It had a working elevator so you could lower Han into the chamber, a missile launching canon, a jail cell, and consoles that can be removed and show circuitry. It even had a block of carbonite that you could put almost any 3.75 figure in. Like if you wanted to you could freeze cobra commander in carbonite if you wanted. Was it screen accurate? Hell no. Was it fun? Hell yeah! Kid me loved that play-set. The fact that that in 2009 is a better play-set then any play-set Hasbro can come up with 11 years later is beyond sad.

    • @DarthBrtt
      @DarthBrtt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It didn't come out in 2009, that set actually came out all the way back in 2001 for the PotJ line! But that only illustrates your point even more so! lol

  • @obadel5092
    @obadel5092 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Playmoblie has some kids at heart that they know what we want.

  • @Jcc2224
    @Jcc2224 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love 3.75" Hasbro Star Wars for the worldbuilding and the cool TOYS. I love the ships and playsets with the features and all that, and the figures that have quirks and differences with how they're made.
    Now they're turning it into 1:18 scale replicas with high end prices, all flash and no flavor, and it's sad. I think there's something kinda decent there, but like you said, it just has no substance, it's a glorified figure stand. They coulda made it an actual playset but they just made a couple platforms and called it a day.

  • @TheCatWatches
    @TheCatWatches 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If I had $50 to burn (or on 70% discount), I would repurpose that carbon freezing playset to make Palpatine’s throne room. The platform framing of it w/ the stairs is already there, just convert that set into Palpy’s throne room and make the carbon freezing capsule the pit Palpy falls into.

  • @jackfraenza3913
    @jackfraenza3913 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorite videos you’ve ever produced. Thank you.

  • @standepain
    @standepain 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    lol Who the hell wants half a platform??? Screw you Hasbro!

  • @candoentertainment9118
    @candoentertainment9118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had the '81 Cloud City playset from the Sears catalog. Came with Bespin Han Solo, Lobot, Dengar and an Ugnaunt with ' Lunchbox'.

  • @thethoughtcriminal8786
    @thethoughtcriminal8786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'll stick with the mico collections Bespin World thank you....one of the best playsets ever made. I played the shit out of that thing.

  • @510newguy
    @510newguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was sitting down watching this in sandals with an untucked shirt, looked down at myself and said aww man

  • @vasili1207
    @vasili1207 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Play Mobil are awesome, my son will be getting his first soon. He's only 3 so just adjusting from not eating crayons to proper play.

  • @christopherwieber783
    @christopherwieber783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks again Michael. I appreciate how you never mince your words. I also think you may have missed your calling as a toy creater. I would love to see the Bespin playset that you could bring to life. As you mentioned though, there is an incredible maker community out there. Some have featured on your channel and they are doing mind-blowing work. They are delivering on the emersive experience. When ever possible I'm going to start sending my hard earned dollars in their direction as apposed to Hasbro who clearly doesn't give a damn.

  • @martyboi3903
    @martyboi3903 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Didn’t they make a carbon freezing chamber playset for the power of the Jedi line

    • @oatmeal813
      @oatmeal813 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes

    • @RetroDrew
      @RetroDrew 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don't forget they made the awesome one for the micro machine line as well

    • @rustyblades2566
      @rustyblades2566 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RetroDrew Bespin World was amazing. Always wanted the Micro collection line.

    • @dg63641
      @dg63641 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, and even on ebay, it's almost certainly a better buy.

  • @Groundround1921
    @Groundround1921 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Michael. I have been watching your videos and you make a lot of sense.

  • @stevie_616
    @stevie_616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The problem is Hasbro wants you to but two to make it look even remotly half decent.

  • @Exar_Kun
    @Exar_Kun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ll never ever stop saying it..... I LOVE YOU MICHAEL!!

  • @anotar
    @anotar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When I saw the "playset" I was reminded of your Snake Mountain video-there's nothing there.

  • @midnightrider3784
    @midnightrider3784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Im a drunk who sells car parts for a living and I could design better toys than modern Hasbro

    • @calicojack2949
      @calicojack2949 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol, I love it.

    • @commentcopbadge6665
      @commentcopbadge6665 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm a junkie that steals car parts for a living and I... nevermind.

  • @manko8852
    @manko8852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    $20 for both halves at best.

    • @jasonosborne3637
      @jasonosborne3637 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And throw in a couple of figures.

    • @manko8852
      @manko8852 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nicholasdickens2801 nah they didn't even throw in the control panel or a cheap cardboard backdrop.

  • @TheCatWatches
    @TheCatWatches 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maybe a full scale Cloud City with the Carbon Freezing Chamber, the “We would be honored if you would join us” dining room, the Slave I landing platform, and the giant pit that Luke falls into should be the new Haslab project.

  • @gannondollins
    @gannondollins 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hasbro alienated me from collecting star wars after 2012. They lost me. I'm all transformers. Even then I'm buying from takara 75% of the time. I try as little as possible to find Hasbro until they start listening to the people.

    • @ShatteredGlassUnicron
      @ShatteredGlassUnicron 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope you're getting the old takara stuff. Cause since POTP they both release the exact same stuff.

    • @rhaeasoul8531
      @rhaeasoul8531 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same. In kingdom were finally getting a large ark and luckily unlike Star Wars it's not just an bad looking box; someone on that design team knows what they're doing and made it's a full transformer on its own.

  • @kingpatriot
    @kingpatriot 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If you can dream it , Hasbro will destroy that dream

  • @samuelelder9434
    @samuelelder9434 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think its time Hasbro went the same way as ‘old yella’ 😵

  • @JosephProductions
    @JosephProductions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I shared your video to my FB Group *TOY MANIA*, your video was hands down the best one yet on this crappy excuse of a *playset*, i invite everyone to join if they wish. Been a huge fan of yours for years. Thank you for making this video!

  • @GreyHulk2156
    @GreyHulk2156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I thought it was 6” scale when you said it was $50 for “half” of it. That might be more reasonable. But for a 3.75 set... ?!!

  • @No1.OriginalTrilogyStarWarsFan
    @No1.OriginalTrilogyStarWarsFan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video as always Mike. Well said. Have you got the Power of the Jedi Carbon Freeze Chamber?

  • @xenofett7008
    @xenofett7008 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They still can't get their distribution right for their 3.75 vintage collection figures. I always see the first wave in stores, but after that you have to get the figures from following waves online at inflated prices.😠

  • @TheCatWatches
    @TheCatWatches 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    6:52 I still view the 3D Power of the Force Cardboard Jabba’s palace diorama as the superior diorama piece than the plastic wall we got in 2019

    • @thecollector4332
      @thecollector4332 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      MeowMeowChocoChow
      Oh that one was great! I used for like 7 years to display my jabba’s palace figures until I learned how to build dioramas. That one was actually complete and not just one wall.

  • @ldon1235
    @ldon1235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    When you combine them it doesn’t even make an accurate platform, the staircase is only on one side😐

  • @likonatera7452
    @likonatera7452 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brutal honesty is the only useful kind there is. THANK YOU for this video.

  • @1000thGhost
    @1000thGhost 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I found my people!!! OG Fans that refuse to pay $100 for this junk.

  • @dyue4810
    @dyue4810 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like you comment about the figures displayed with the set... I remember thinking whe I first saw this "stage" announced, that I would have to open all of my carded figures to even use it as a display, which are already perfectly displayed...

  • @harveysmallwood729
    @harveysmallwood729 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would of preferred it to be the bridge where vader beats luke instead, As that was actually a bridge to nowhere

  • @ChannelZeroX
    @ChannelZeroX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those stairs to nowhere are freaking me out, man!

  • @alejandrorangel1761
    @alejandrorangel1761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Michael say it. This is a scam for sure.

  • @RGC1978
    @RGC1978 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was at work today during the livestream, and didn't see the reveals until I went on a break. I saw the pics of the "playset", and thought It might be something I'd pick up. Then I saw the price. Even after that, I was still considering getting one. Then I watched this video. I was under the mistaken impression that the second half of the chamber was a new piece, not that I'd need to buy 2 of the same one. So thank you Michael! You saved me from wasting $100.00 on this thing.

  • @Lio_Convoy
    @Lio_Convoy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Oh, I’m SURE the usual suspects will be promoting this hunk of junk like they do anything else.
    And yes, I’m referring both to Pixel Dan AND those like him. No objectivity, just pushing.
    I got the EarthRise Optimus Prime for that same price. He’s actually a TOY. This is nothing. Nothing of actual value. Good Lord.

  • @alfaecotangoromeo
    @alfaecotangoromeo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Michael: " .. a talking deadpool head .."
    Me: "Wait, what? Awesome!, that would look great next to my boba fett helmet :D"

  • @therealthirst8099
    @therealthirst8099 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is almost the pinnacle of the thought "Eh there are always some idiots with a hunk of money to throw away who'll eat this crap up, ship it out"

  • @cerethpainting6606
    @cerethpainting6606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Could get that 3D printed and painted for waaaaayyyy less and it would have way more detail!

  • @mattdawg83686
    @mattdawg83686 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hasbro continues to cheap out on fans, while charging outrageous prices.

  • @heatrayuk2520
    @heatrayuk2520 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely spot-on.
    When I saw the Carbon Chamber image I thought;
    “Well that doesn’t look very fun...”
    And I speak as one of those “roly-poly” Jack Black-alikes...

  • @jasonosborne3637
    @jasonosborne3637 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Again, something overpriced for no reason.

    • @ebwarg
      @ebwarg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There’s a reason. The reason is green, and has Presidents on it (plus a Secretary of the Treasury and X the Owl’s idol).

    • @commandercaptain4664
      @commandercaptain4664 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is why I ALWAYS question the profit margin. Follow the money.

  • @PuertoGeekan
    @PuertoGeekan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It doesn't even seem to have any kind of play feature. You would expect at the very least being able to lower Han into the freeze chamber and and have some kind of carbon freezing trick.
    I think your friend who makes the upscaled Galactica vehicles could do the same with the classic Star Wars Micro Bespin set and make a far better product than this.

  • @GeekerThings
    @GeekerThings 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man I can’t like this video enough... Sharing this with whoever I can! You’re the best Michael!

  • @dantravis4483
    @dantravis4483 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Michael, thanks, great video, telling it like it is. I’m a collector, one of those ones that the “serious” collectors hate, I like any lines, beaters, repros, customs, I’m not bothered if I get a complete run, I care not a jot for variants. I like toys. It’s fun. I like some modern and some vintage...again, it’s for fun. Your commentary on the state of modern Star Wars in particular always has me nodding and smiling in agreement. Keep up the good work! Best regards, from Scotland! Dan

  • @ShatteredGlassUnicron
    @ShatteredGlassUnicron 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I feel ya my dude. This feels like a bigger slap in the face than the current TF prices!

    • @dg63641
      @dg63641 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, Transformers are pricey, but the quality is much better.

  • @AmatterofPat
    @AmatterofPat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best Retroblasting video ever.

  • @aquarius5719
    @aquarius5719 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! how interactive. You can climb stairs or go down. You can also Put Han in a cilinder. Or you can put your Bespin Luke and Vader (sold separately nowhere) to fight. Sounds as exciting as having little girls playing nuclear death with Disney princess Jyn Erso dolls.

  • @masterblastertoys
    @masterblastertoys 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So how do you actually play with it? Figures walk down stairs, put Han in chamber, figures walk upstairs. Yay. Looks like about a minute of fun.

  • @haste91
    @haste91 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this so much! I haven’t laughed so hard in a LONG LONG time! Thank you Michael & Retroblasting!!!

  • @frankcastle7833
    @frankcastle7833 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well said!! Thank you for saying what many of us collectors have been thinking for years