The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry in the The Black Series 3-3/4″ line. Today, we take a look at Jabba’s Skiff Guard (#27).

PROS: Sgt. Doallyn. Brock Starsher. Jabba’s Skiff Guard #3 on the left. Whatever you call him, this figure is pretty much what we’ve been waiting for since he started popping up on fan wishlists. It features all the articulation collectors require and as decent, if not passable, amount of detailing in the outfit. He’s great for scene filler in any diorama where you’d need a bounty hunter, thug, palace or cantina patron.

CONS: For a figure with sparse paint apps, you’d think they could tighten up the tolerances a little bit as the copper stripes that run on the chest are a tad careless. The head is a smudge under scaled and I’m not sure that shade of yellow was the best choice for the neck post, but who knows what his skin looks like underneath that ensemble he’s wearing – neither nitpicks are a deal breaker. Hasbro (again) cheaped out on the paint apps for the weapons which just feel flat and rubbery especially the blaster. Finally, the black paint on the boots was applied too thin in spots, so the white plastic shows through in areas. Your individual experience may vary of course.

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry in the The Black Series 3-3/4″ line. Today, we take a look at Ree-Yees (#28).

PROS: Clearly the last Ree-Yees you’ll ever need, Hasbro gives collectors their (what I would hope to be) final crack at this figure. The sculpt overall is solid with a great facial expression and a lot of detail given to the quilting of his jacket. The Gran features plenty of articulation (alas, minus ankle joints) allowing for a wide range of poses if desired. He also includes two blaster pistols which he can hold easily due to his large hands.

CONS: Some may consider the head to be too small, but I think that may be due to how large the head was on the original Kenner figure. To me, it seems to have just the right proportions. I’m not a big fan of the “Cheeto stains” they gave to his face, neck and hands – the figure would have been better served having a simpler, more muted color instead. Finally, It would have been a great bone to throw at Vintage fans if he included a weapon more like the 80s Kenner figure or even a drinking glass that he holds in many of his scenes.

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