Why does Lando appear to be the least liked character?

[Djini]

I don't get it, it appears to be that people think the least of him out of all of them? Is he the most frequently pulled box or something?

Ebay are selling him for less than the new box...

Why all the 'hate'?

[Return_of_Phos]

I don't get it, it appears to be that people think the least of him out of all of them? Is he the most frequently pulled box or something?

Ebay are selling him for less than the new box...

Why all the 'hate'?

There is always that "step child" in a series :lol: For Park 2 it was Monkey, Park 5 COP John, TS Big Baby, HAL Pluto's Sweater.

For some reason there is always one vinyl the is the least favorite out of the set and is then always found in the trade boxes. Whether it be b/c that particular vinyl is the filler in the set or the design is ugly :shrug:

[Phylers]

I don't get it, it appears to be that people think the least of him out of all of them? Is he the most frequently pulled box or something?

Ebay are selling him for less than the new box...

Why all the 'hate'?

Because people are short-sighted thus allowing others amongst us to corner the future market. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/lildragon/Icons/Evil_Laugh.gif

Kidding, of course. ;-) Kind of. :look:

Personally, I :love: Lando, and I've got a small army of him to prove it, most of which were saved from trade boxes. The expression, the colors ... I don't know; I just think he's a great piece. In my own collection, the Lando army is rivaled only by my accidental Han Solo and Luke Skywalker armies. :lol:

As for frequency, the Stormtrooper is the filler, so no, Lando is not the most common figure. :thumbsup:

[JTChief82]

There is always that "step child" in a series :lol: For Park 2 it was Monkey, Park 5 COP John, TS Big Baby, HAL Pluto's Sweater.

For some reason there is always one vinyl the is the least favorite out of the set and is then always found in the trade boxes. Whether it be b/c that particular vinyl is the filler in the set or the design is ugly :shrug:

Yeah I think there really is no other choice to be the least liked in SW1. In terms of design and resemblance Lando is great, but I think that all the other Characters in the set are more popular overall and Lando suffers because of it.

[Return_of_Phos]

Yeah I think there really is no other choice to be the least liked in SW1. In terms of design and resemblance Lando is great, but I think that all the other Characters in the set are more popular overall and Lando suffers because of it.

Maybe it's because people are still upset with him about betraying the Rebel Alliance :shrug:

[JTChief82]

Maybe it's because people are still upset with him about betraying the Rebel Alliance :shrug:

Good Point!!! But he had no choice, and he was sorry.

[SirScott99]

Good Point!!! But he had no choice, and he was sorry.

Maybe it was because he made a deal that would keep the Empire out forever.... maybe if it kept the Empire out for only a few years everyone would've been more happy

[Return_of_Phos]

Maybe it was because he made a deal that would keep the Empire out forever.... maybe if it kept the Empire out for only a few years everyone would've been more happy

Yes but also Vader had altered the deal and told Lando to pray that he didn't alter it any further. :lol:

[SirScott99]

Yes but also Vader had altered the deal and told Lando to pray that he didn't alter it any further. :lol:

But it was getting worse all the time and depending on which version you watch (the real Empire or robot chicken)... it really does get worse

[lintman]

Yeah I think there really is no other choice to be the least liked in SW1. In terms of design and resemblance Lando is great, but I think that all the other Characters in the set are more popular overall and Lando suffers because of it.

:agree:

I like the character and I like the vinyl but if I had to pick a least favorite it would be him. I was still very happy to have him in my collection though.

[Return_of_Phos]

:agree:

I like the character and I like the vinyl but if I had to pick a least favorite it would be him. I was still very happy to have him in my collection though.

I was actually kinda shocked that it wasn't Leia instead of Lando, but then again I think Leia is the second most trade Star Wars vinyl :shrug:

[Vinyl Chaser]

HE BLEW UP THE SECOND DEATH STAR! HE SAVE HAN SOLOS LIFE! DOSENT THAT COUNT FOR SOMETHING!!! i love lando ... i personally dont like leias design in this series...

[rogpalmeruk]

Is lando the filler for this series? That might explain why he gets so little love hehe

[Djini]

Is lando the filler for this series? That might explain why he gets so little love heheNo, it's the Stormtrooper isn't it? A Stormtrooper filler makes sense!

[DCAFan48]

Whenever I get the SW series I always get Lando My bro always gets Chewbacca and my cuz always get the chaser that is why I hate Lando and Chewbacca:nono:

[Bellygrub]

He's a human and he's not a main character so the poor bloke doesn't stand a chance.

I did have to put Lando near Chewie in my display case though so I can walk by at least once a day and say "How you doin' Chew-bacca?" in my best Billy D Williams voice.

[boochamp]

HAHA, I just switched my text tone to Chewbacca roaring the other day. So yesterday I got a text while in a meeting and didn't have it on silent and my boss turns to me all offended looking and asks "Did you just FART?!?" HAHAHA!!! Highlight of my day!!!

[JTChief82]

I was actually kinda shocked that it wasn't Leia instead of Lando, but then again I think Leia is the second most trade Star Wars vinyl :shrug:

I thought about this too. Leia is saved only by the fact that she is a main Character and the braid accesory she has. :shrug:

[Deltmi]

I think Lando is probably the least liked because other characters could've taken his spot. If you were to ask people who their Top 12 SW characters are, I bet Lando doesn't make it.

[JTChief82]

I think Lando is probably the least liked because other characters could've taken his spot. If you were to ask people who their Top 12 SW characters are, I bet Lando doesn't make it.

Not sure Who else they would have used from Empire since this series is based on it?

[Bellygrub]

Not sure Who else they would have used from Empire since this series is based on it?

Wampa. Even though he'd be better as a 9".

[boochamp]

Taun Taun with belly guts accessory

[JTChief82]

Wampa. Even though he'd be better as a 9".


Taun Taun with belly guts accessory

If the Wampa was made it would not have been in the 3" set. I was talking about 3" designs that could have replaced Lando.

[boochamp]

I would rather have seen an imperial guard personally

[Allotes]

I would rather have seen an imperial guard personally

None were in Empire

[Phylers]

Lando is a classic character. Could others have been made? Sure, but none as iconic or important within the story. There are no wrong answers about other characters, but there are also no right ones.

Since we're piling on though, I was holding out hope for a dark horse chaser of Lobot, but I'd never have included him over Lando. :nono:

[JTChief82]

Lando is a classic character. Could others have been made? Sure, but none as iconic or important within the story. There are no wrong answers about other characters, but there are also no right ones.

Since we're piling on though, I was holding out hope for a dark horse chaser of Lobot, but I'd never have included him over Lando. :nono:

It seems Vinylmation is not a fan of Dark Horse Designs :(

[Bellygrub]

If the Wampa was made it would not have been in the 3" set. I was talking about 3" designs that could have replaced Lando.

I said the same thing about Sweetums when the Muppets was being bandied about. Don't give the designers to much credit when it comes to who would be done in what size.

9" Rizzo and 3" Sweetums indeed.

I do agree with Phylers though. Lando is an important character to the story and needed to be made. Hopefully Neuin Nunb will join him when they get around to series 3. That may make him a bit more desirable.

[BrittLee]

It's the mustache.

[boochamp]

None were in Empire
Man, you're right! I could've sworn there were some in the dark on Bespin when Luke and Vader were duking it out. Hmmm... Ok then an Ugnaught, Lobot, ANYTHING!
Actually Han in Carbonite could've been a really cool variant!

[Deltmi]

Not sure Who else they would have used from Empire since this series is based on it?

The Emperor! (Should've been the chaser, imo...)


Shouldn't they've made the Stormtrooper a Snowtropper instead?

[Djini]

Well, I just hope Leia is the chaser and the variant is her as a slave when they do the ROTJ series.

[JTChief82]

The Emperor! (Should've been the chaser, imo...)


Shouldn't they've made the Stormtrooper a Snowtropper instead?

The Emperor will most likely be in Series 3

[oamisj75]

I'd take Lando over Leia any day. She's my personal least favorite of the series.

[Xtin]

Personally I think that an Ewok would have been perfect for this set!

[JTChief82]

Personally I think that an Ewok would have been perfect for this set!

Ewoks were not in Empire either

[Katameran]

This has probably been brought up already but all Star Wars Vinyls should be Original Mold! There a MILLIONS of star wars toys so why not keep these unique with "Mickey." Not blob with Mickey ears...

[JTChief82]

This has probably been brought up already but all Star Wars Vinyls should be Original Mold! There a MILLIONS of star wars toys so why not keep these unique with "Mickey." Not blob with Mickey ears...

Because they are no longer using the Original Mold. Simple as that.

[jperez]

obviously depending on who you speak to, as is the case here... personally i like all the characters and designs, however my girlfriend is one who dislikes lando, possibly from pulling three in one day...

[Djini]

Well I'm after a Lando, and a fair few others... But I think I'll be putting an order in Disney Paris mail order rather than trading, to give me that slim change of getting an obi.

Got 5 already, 7 (or 8) more to go.

[jperez]

good luck djini... it is so much fun opening the blind boxes slowly waiting to see what we pull. i simply need yoda and the chaser to complete my set. other than lando, i have been lucky not to pull duplicates. when my girlfriend pulled boba fett, we were boarding the train at disneyland. she let out a very loud scream, which had half of our cart looking, smiling, and asking questions about who we pulled. we also pulled vader on the train.

[Djini]

Thanks J!

I'm reluctantly bidding via ebay on a 'regular' Obi now, but refuse to pay over £30 for it. I've been outbid every time, but the gap now is getting to the point where a £30 Obi and a £100 Ghost are possibilities.

What I should do is just wait and use the trading on here once I hit 50 posts, but I think everyone knows what it's like when you want to get a collection :D

Until I get a chaser, I can't see myself buying any more of the set, just in case I can't finish it.

[ArgyleKyle]

i actually love Lando. hes the only i vinylmation i have so far (im new to the collecting game) i got him as a gift from a friend who recently went to WDW and after seeing this little guy im hooked :) cant wait to get some more but Lando will always be special to me as a gateway to the hobby.

[aurorasunshine08]

Poor Lando, I think it's like others have said, the other characters seem to be infinitely more popular and well-liked than Lando. I think it's a shame really because he's really great, I love all the characters. He was my first Star Wars Series 1 vinyl, I went to my local Disney Store (Times Sq) and saw him in the trading box!!!! :D I was very excited as you can tell, so I really do treasure him.

[garylane07]

I think its because of a lot of people who aren't star wars nerds don't even know who he is. I love star wars, grew up on it and will always love it, but I feel like there is no "want" for a character people dont know.

[pdhanna429]

Lando is all over the trading boxes at DL. I am starting to think I should start an army of Lando's to rival my husband's stormtrooper army. LOL! I always feel for the underdog. We have about 4 of him because I am on a blox quest for ghost obi.

[vmsiao]

I got my first two SW Vinylmation boxes ever at WDW last Feb, and was pretty disappointed when i pulled a Lando in my first box. Thankfully, i pulled a reg. obi in my second box. Pulling the regular obi prompted me to buy 2 more boxes (vader and yoda), lol.

I think Lando is the least liked because he seems the most plain in design. Even the Leia and Chewie Vinyls have more detail IMO. Saw tons of Landos in the trade box when i was at WDW.

Can't wait for series 3!

[Anders Limpar]

In terms of screen time, Lando is a relatively minor character in the movies. Of the characters in SW1 series he is probably the most minor. Also, I don't think the design on the vinyl is all that great. IMO, if you add these up thats why he isn't that popular.

[nickalew]

I always thought VM Lando got a bad rap because he was the most minor character out of the series. Not saying he was minor in the movies, but he was the least recognizable to the casual collectors/park visitor. I thought the design was executed well. I actually didn't like how yoda turned out.