PROS: A great sculpt and upgrade to the previously unnamed figure from the Saga Collection. The figure has all the articulation we’ve come to expect in the Vintage line.
CONS: Despite being are really nice sculpt, Hasbro misses the mark in terms of utilizing an incorrect sculpt for the torso. The shirt for Cracken is all wrong (note the collars/lapels – he shouldn’t have them) when compared to both the outfit in the film and the custom artwork created to the figure’s portrait on the card. The joints for the shoulders are mis-matched in terms of color and stand out quite a bit against the “sleeves” of his vest. No helmet or comlink accessory are a letdown as is the superfluous big honkin’ gun that doesn’t seem to fit quite right in the Vintage line.
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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Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have posted their annual special report comparing the original Kenner Vintage figures with their definitive (or in some cases not) modern counterparts. Head on over to read what figures are due for a modern upgrade or need to be represented in the “modern era” of collecting.
Entertainment Earth has updated tonight and is now taking pre-orders for the delayed Vintage Collection (Evazan, Wedge, Nom Anor, etc.) case assortment which breaks down as follows:
1x VC75 Qui-Gon Jinn (Phantom Menace)
1x VC77 Ratts Tyerell and Pit Droid (Phantom Menace)
1x VC92 Clone Wars Anakin Skywalker
1x VC93 Darth Vader (Episode IV)
1x VC95 Luke Skywalker (Hoth)
1x VC87 Luke Skywalker (Lightsaber Construction)
1x VC58 Aayla Secura
1x VC59 Nom Anor
1x VC60 501st Clone Trooper
1x VC56 Kithaba (Barada)
1x VC57 Dr. Cornelius Evazan
1x VC28 Wedge Antilles
The crew at POTF2.com has posted, courtesy of VolkerC, a shot of the “missing” battle packs shown in the presentation at Toy Fair 2012. As you will see, the figures in the Bespin Battle set and Duel on Naboo set are all new sculpts, but there is a catch. They have limited articulation, harkening back to the 77-85/1995 POTF2 era. Head on over to POTF2.com for a closer look then voice your opinion on these in our forums.
A few people have sent in questions regarding source material for the “lost line” look that Hasbro will be using on 6 of the individual cards included in SDCC Exclusive Carbon Freezing Chamber set (and on Limited Edition chase/variant cards available later at retail).
For the answers, look no further than The Star Wars Collectors Archive web site for illustration images of this abandoned concept to the iconic 1977-1985 Kenner packaging design we know today.
As you’ll see, the new cardbacks are very faithful to the original concept and exude that “70’s” feel.
Toy Hunters returns for another broadcast tonight at 6:00 pm on the Travel Channel. If you missed the first showing of this new series following the pursuit for vintage toy gold, now you have a second chance to view it. Check your local listings for more details!
Today kicked off the UK Toy Fair and aside from Hasbro’s reveal of the MTT (Multi Trooper Transport Droid Carrier), they also unveiled 3 new Vintage Collection figures! Head to JediNews for an exclusive look at the Nikto Guard from Return of the Jedi – in vintage Kenner deco!!!, Galen Marek from The Force Unleashed II and Shae Vizla from Star Wars: The Old Republic
EntertainmentEarth.com is now taking pre-orders for the Vintage Collection “Deleted Scene” case assortment. This case includes a mix of the The Phantom Menace figures as well as the new “Deleted Scene” figures (Luke, Leia, Lando, Mon Calamari Pilot and Colonel Cracken). Get your orders in today!
Gentle Giant has sent notifications that they are now accepting pre-order for the Jumbo Kenner R5-D4! Standing at 7″ tall, the Jumbo R5-D4 is an exact reproduction of the classic Kenner figure complete with clicking dome! Add “Skippy” to your collection today!
