The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the next addition for the 2012 “Darth Maul” product line. We continue with another new figure in the Movie Heroes assortment: Obi-Wan Kenobi now with Light-Up Lightsaber Blade!

PROS: Head sculpt captures the young Ewan McGregor’s likeness to a tee. The light-up blade is intense and looks very cool once illuminated. Surprisingly, there is a good amount of articulation in the figure overall – save for the right arm. Figure looks great with a soft goods robe (not included) to hide the figure’s larger torso.

CONS: Obviously, this figure won’t be for everyone. The torso is rather bulky to accommodate the electronics and batteries. The right arm is sculpted in a static pose, again to allow for the electronics. Lightsaber blade only stays illuminated when button is held down* – a toggle switch would have been welcome. Batteries are non-removable so future replacement and eventual corrosion is an issue.

Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.

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*Illuminated image above and within the toyguide gallery was achieved by rigging the activation button in the “on” position.