Today, Rebelscum.com has a nice look at two figures from the Star Wars: Movie Heroes subline - Queen Amidala & Anakin Skywalker.
Neither has had an update since 1999. Amidala's costume is much more detailed this time around. Save for the ball jointed head and elbows, this figure actually matches the articulation of the original figure, but it's still a pretty good piece. The head sculpt could've used a little more tweeking though. Accessories include her screen accurate ascension gun and grappling hook backpack.
Anakin, once again, leaves me disappointed and that's not just because I am not a fan of the little twerp. The articulation is straight out of 1999, he seems smaller than the average Ani figure and what is with that weird jet-pack? Sorry Hasbro, didn't see anything like that when I watched The Phantom Menace. The helmet is nice and fits well and the head sculpt looks pretty close to Jake Lloyd though, so I suppose it's not all bad.
All in all, nothing amazing from these two. If I had to pick one, I'd stick with Padme, the outfit is detailed and the accessories are screen accurate and, like Rebelscum says, the figure isn't all that bad.
Ah well, to each his own.
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__________________ "He's a Silent Guardian, a Watchful Protector. A Dark Knight." - Com. James Gordon (The Dark Knight)
Rebelsum.com has a look a two more Movie Heroes Star Wars figures today, the bumbling Gungan Jar Jar Binks and the horned Sith apprentice, Darth Maul.
Neither of these figures is all that great. Jar Jar looks good, but he doesn't stand well. He comes with an oversized bowcaster and boomer projectile. Maul only seems to like one pose and has that annoying 'leg-squeezing' action feature. He comes with his double-bladed lightsaber.
To sum these two up, pass on them in favor of the Vintage Collection versions and leave these two on the pegs for the kids.
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__________________ "He's a Silent Guardian, a Watchful Protector. A Dark Knight." - Com. James Gordon (The Dark Knight)
Continuing their in-depth look at the newly released Star Wars: Movie Heroes figures, Rebelscum brings us reviews on Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn. Both feature light-up lightsabers, which function by means of a pressure button on the figure's belt. The saber arms feature no articulation as they house lighting and wires and the figures are just slightly out of scale. The head sculpts are superb however and the costumes, for the most part, are screen accurate. Although these figures are neat, in my opinion, stick with the Vintage Collection versions of these prequel Jedi Knights.
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__________________ "He's a Silent Guardian, a Watchful Protector. A Dark Knight." - Com. James Gordon (The Dark Knight)
Check out Yakface.com's look at figure #1 of 12 from the Wal-Mart exclusive Discover the Force 3D line - Aurra Sing! She has a great new sculpt and, aside from her ankles, comes with all that wonderful articulation collectors both love and demand. She comes loaded with accesssories, including an amazing trophy case to house lightsabers from her past kills!
For those of us worried the figure won't be available in Canada or for those of us thinking we'll have a hard time tracking the figure down, it is slated for rerelease in the Vintage Collection later this year!
Enjoy!
__________________ "He's a Silent Guardian, a Watchful Protector. A Dark Knight." - Com. James Gordon (The Dark Knight)
Check out Yakface.com's look at the next figure availabe in the Wal-Mart exclusive Discover the Force 3D line - Astromech G8-R3. Yet another Naboo Droid has been crossed off the list by Hasbro! This one uses repainted B.A.D. components that are interchangable and add to the figure's playability. However, unlike Aurra Sing, the figure is not slated for rerelease in the Vintage Collection, possibly leading to collectors frustrated over the little droids limited availability on the pegs.
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__________________ "He's a Silent Guardian, a Watchful Protector. A Dark Knight." - Com. James Gordon (The Dark Knight)
The Mara Jade art has me concerned. Thats the same basic outfit as shown in the Thrawn Trilogy Comics, which already has two figures. If its going to be Jedi Mara it needs to be something different.
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Yakface.com has an awesome 2-for-1 review today! From the Wal-Mart exclusive Discover the Force subline, it's Ric Olie and the Naboo Pilot!
Both figures are simply great! Olie, who will only be released in this line, features a head sculpt that really looks like actor Ralph Brown! The '99 figure was really good, but this one is so much better! Features new articulation and comes complete with a soft-goods overcoat, helmet w. goggles and an S-5 heavy blaster pistol.
The Naboo pilot, which will be rereleased in the Vintage Collection later on, will make for a great army builder. He comes complete with the same accessories as Ric Olie and will make a great addition to both the new and old Naboo N-1 fighters.
Both are amazing! Pick them up and add them to your collection when you can, no question!
Enjoy!
__________________ "He's a Silent Guardian, a Watchful Protector. A Dark Knight." - Com. James Gordon (The Dark Knight)
