PROS: A major improvement over prior attempts. Hasbro has addressed the wonky arm poses and overall figure scale and stability with a great, super articulated body. She’ll undoubtedly make for an excellent base for a future Bespin Escape figure.
CONS: A tad light in the accessories department, an oxygen mask or welding goggles and/or tool would have added to the value. The lipstick treatment is a bit heavy for my tastes. No ankle articulation = : (
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
Thanks to Hasbro and the team at HunterPR for providing us with this product.
PROS: A major improvement over the first attempt back in 2008. Great detailing on the armor/jumpsuit and the sculpt selection couldn’t have been better.
CONS: None really unless you live in an area without a K-Mart. A bloodied face paint job would have really put this figure over the top. Helmet is a little snug which lends itself to deforming over the head (especially over the nose). Ships with the belt assembled backward but easily correctable if you are an opener.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Toys”R”Us Exclusive Clone WarsKul Teska
PROS:Despite its immense size, Hasbro managed to pack all the articulation and sculpted details that we’ve become accustomed to on figures a third of its stature. The unique packaging also sets this figure apart from the basic figure line.
CONS: If you haven’t played the game, I doubt you know who this dude is. The $14.99 price point is a bit high but considering it uses enough plastic to make two and a half figures, I guess it seems about right.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
PROS: “Wormie” finally gets his friends! Well articulated – perfect for Tatooine diorama filler or for fans of cutscene and/or concept figures in general. Plus, they make a great accompaniment to the Academy Biggs Darklighter and Floppy Hat Luke from the TAC line.
CONS: For myself, none but some might consider them a little obscure and difficult to track down after the convention. Accessories are a little light. I would have liked to see Fixer include a set of macrobinoculars.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this set is worth adding to your collection.
Thanks to Hasbro and Hunter PR for providing us this advance sample.
PROS: A nice alternative to the TSC General Veers without rendering him totally obsolete. Functional cross-draw holster is one of the better designs to come out of Hasbro. Removable armor detail is top notch as well as the added quilting texture on the inside of the helmet.
CONS: The uniform seems a little light in color at least when compared to the other Imperials of recent years. Goggles are a bit of a fight to stretch over the helmet, and once done then they are a little too loose fitting on the head under the helmet.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
PROS: And you thought the 2004 Saga version was nice? Although that six year old figure still has a certain charm about it, the 2010 version is a solid upgrade in terms of sculpt, articulation and accessories. This is, by all accounts, the definitive “Payback”.
CONS: None that I can discern – though it would be cool if you could mount the blaster rifle to his backpack.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today taking a slight detour from the current deluge of new product. Today, we’re updating the Kubrick section in preparation for the arrival of DX Series 1 with the addition of Series 8 featuring characters from Episode I: The Phantom Menace.
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue today taking a slight detour from the current deluge of new product. Today, we’re updating the Kubrick section in preparation for the arrival of DX Series 1 with the addition of Series 9 featuring characters from Episode II: Attack of the Clones.
PROS: A solid enough figure to retire all other Vader versions that feature less articulation than this one.
CONS: Poor sculpt for the right hand as it can’t hold a lightsaber unaided. The three-part helmet is a useless feature as the removal of the neck collar accessory exposes a poor face paint job and misshapen head. Silver “chain” for the cape still looks ridiculous (Hasbro, please retire it). In short, if you aren’t planning on keeping this carded, stick with the 2008 TLC BD No. 8 version and you’ll be just fine.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this version is worth adding to your collection.
