Ishi Tib
New Recruit
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<center>Figures supplied by D & S Sci-Fi Toy World</center>
<CENTER>SAGA'S DELUXE FIGURES, WAVE 4.
REVIEW AND DETAILED PICTURES</CENTER>
<CENTER> By Ishi Tib</CENTER>
Found mainly at this time on the West Coast of the Nation, Saga Deluxe figures Wave 4 has started to hit retail. The new wave is composed of three new sculpts from Attack of the Clones, an all new Geonosian warrior with Attack Pod, a Clone Trooper with Speeder Bike and another sculpt of Anakin Skywalker accessorize this time around with a flipping base exactly as the one the previous deluxe sculpts of Dooku and Obi Wan offered.
Let's leave the best for last and, start off the review with the worst of the trio, working our way down to number one ... Wouldn't you know it? Anakin takes the number three spot on the countdown...
<CENTER>ANAKIN SKYWALKER
WITH FLIPPING ATTACK BASE</CENTER>
Not much really to talk about this figure other than it is a new sculpt of the character. The likeness still remains far from that of the actor. The hair is still light blonde, a mistake indeed, since it is not Hayden's hair color.
The new figure now sports, what I believe was meant to be, a mean, fearful face. Anakin's full set of grinding teeth can be seen while his jaw drops down; his eyes look at you without any meaning, without any expression. Taking a close look at the head sculpt makes you wonder whether he is being mean or having a serious stomach problem.
The skirt has been flared out and made of a soft plastic, allowing for the figure to be tilted to the front, something which you will actually find yourself doing in order to balance it on the base. Despite the huge magnets sticking out from under his feet, the sculpt will fall backwards if Anakin isn't posed bending forward.
Other than the new "flares" on his robes this is just a very common, very cheap looking representation of the character and there is nothing else noticeable on his design.
<CENTER>ARTICULATION/ACCESSORIES</CENTER>
Anakin shows articulating points at the neck, shoulders and right wrist which gives the hand and molded on lightsaber the ability to be placed against Dooku's, should you choose to display the figure fighting the Dark Lord. There is articulation as well at the waist and hips. The movement of the hips, although allowing for the legs to be fully rotated, is useless due to the fact the knees were sculpted sort of getting ready to kneel down, therefore trying to give the figure a more upwardly pose will only make it look silly and unnatural. He looks best and will balance better with the legs spread apart.
The flipping base the figure comes accessorize with, uses the same principle as the previous ones. Place the figure in the launching pad slots by having the magnets under the feet rest over the metal pegs on the slots, pull on the flip button and the figure will flip up in the air ... perhaps after one hundred tries you might be able to land it on his feet at the center of the base. A good pastime on a boring Saturday night
<CENTER>FIGURE INFORMATION</CENTER>
NAME OF FIGURE: Anakin Skywalker with Force- Flipping Attack!
DIGITS: PN 6096931000
WAVE NUMBER: Wave 4
ACCESSORIES: Flipping Base
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<CENTER>FLYING GEONOSIAN
WITH SONIC BLASTER AND ATTACK POD!</CENTER>
A totally different sculpt from the previous single carded warrior and for once, the first one to be fully dressed.
While previous sculpts lacked the availability of the covering waistline garment, the new warrior offers a harness-like "mini-skirt" with three trappings meeting its frontal corners. This new addition to the Geonosian's outfit is a separate piece from the main body mold and constructed of a soft bending plastic, allowing for the legs to be easily positioned.
There is a difference in the overall skin color of the figure. This latest version presents a lighter yellowish tone, with less green and more accented red highlights.
The upper body harness has also suffered some visual changes. For once the torso itself has been made wider, but this mainly has to do with the action feature we'll describe later on. There is a change of color from the previous dark green and gold harness to a two tone gold and red, with the red covering 75% of the piece.
A spiral necklace like decoration has also been added around the area where the articulated neck meets the body and the protecting prongs at each side of the warrior's neck have been black darken at their ends.
As far as the wings is concerned the new version offers a more intricate design. The inner and outer wings have been more realistically developed, having the feel and look of reddish veined membranes which can be moved up or down.
<CENTER>ARTICULATION/ACESSORIES/FEATURES</CENTER>
The articulation is basic: neck, shoulders and hips. The hands have been designed to hold one of the two accessories the figure is packed with; its sonic blaster.
The blaster has been modified from the original by creating a bigger gap around the trigger as well as adding a protruding handle like piece over the sonic emitter. This was done with the sole purpose to allow the figure to get a firm hold of the blaster. The left arm is bent at the elbow, making the corresponding hand get a hold of the blaster around the trigger, while the right arm has been extended, making the hand hold the blaster at the top.
The blaster offers a blue spiral "sonic" projectile which can be inserted into the blaster and fired when pushing its end. The feature works well, but it becomes a real hassle while having the figure holding the weapon as it will come off the warrior's hands due to the soft nature of the plastic used.
The second accessory and indeed very visually appealing, is the Attack Pod. Shaped remarkably simulating a hive, this accessory adds a great deal to the overall look of the set. It is vertically cut open at its center and made of a soft plastic which allows for the Geonosian warrior to be hidden within it or partially sticking out. From the back of the Pod a huge and strong suction cup comes out, giving enough support for the set to be mounted on a wall or any flat surface without the fear of it falling down. Such cup can be easily removed should one decide to place the Pod resting on a shelf.
The main feature of the figure are its flapping wings. Such action can be obtained by holding the figure at the torso while using your index finger to press the button on its back. By doing so, the wings will move back and forward recreating flight.
As a last note, due to the weight of the sonic blaster, its projectile, the weight of the wings and the soft constructed legs, the Geonosian will only remain standing by using the set of wings on its right as a supporting stand. Therefore, bring the wings on the right down as far as to touch the ground and keep the left wings up; this will balance the weight. If you fail to do so, rest assure the figure will not stand up.
<CENTER>FIGURE INFORMATION</CENTER>
NAME OF FIGURE: Flying Geonosian With Sonic Blaster And Attack Pod!
DIGITS: PN 6096931200
WAVE NUMBER: Wave 4
ACCESSORIES: Sonic Blaster, Projectile, Attack Pod
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<center>Figures supplied by D & S Sci-Fi Toy World</center>
<CENTER>SAGA'S DELUXE FIGURES, WAVE 4.
REVIEW AND DETAILED PICTURES</CENTER>
<CENTER> By Ishi Tib</CENTER>
Found mainly at this time on the West Coast of the Nation, Saga Deluxe figures Wave 4 has started to hit retail. The new wave is composed of three new sculpts from Attack of the Clones, an all new Geonosian warrior with Attack Pod, a Clone Trooper with Speeder Bike and another sculpt of Anakin Skywalker accessorize this time around with a flipping base exactly as the one the previous deluxe sculpts of Dooku and Obi Wan offered.
Let's leave the best for last and, start off the review with the worst of the trio, working our way down to number one ... Wouldn't you know it? Anakin takes the number three spot on the countdown...
<CENTER>ANAKIN SKYWALKER
WITH FLIPPING ATTACK BASE</CENTER>
Not much really to talk about this figure other than it is a new sculpt of the character. The likeness still remains far from that of the actor. The hair is still light blonde, a mistake indeed, since it is not Hayden's hair color.
The new figure now sports, what I believe was meant to be, a mean, fearful face. Anakin's full set of grinding teeth can be seen while his jaw drops down; his eyes look at you without any meaning, without any expression. Taking a close look at the head sculpt makes you wonder whether he is being mean or having a serious stomach problem.
The skirt has been flared out and made of a soft plastic, allowing for the figure to be tilted to the front, something which you will actually find yourself doing in order to balance it on the base. Despite the huge magnets sticking out from under his feet, the sculpt will fall backwards if Anakin isn't posed bending forward.
Other than the new "flares" on his robes this is just a very common, very cheap looking representation of the character and there is nothing else noticeable on his design.
<CENTER>ARTICULATION/ACCESSORIES</CENTER>
Anakin shows articulating points at the neck, shoulders and right wrist which gives the hand and molded on lightsaber the ability to be placed against Dooku's, should you choose to display the figure fighting the Dark Lord. There is articulation as well at the waist and hips. The movement of the hips, although allowing for the legs to be fully rotated, is useless due to the fact the knees were sculpted sort of getting ready to kneel down, therefore trying to give the figure a more upwardly pose will only make it look silly and unnatural. He looks best and will balance better with the legs spread apart.
The flipping base the figure comes accessorize with, uses the same principle as the previous ones. Place the figure in the launching pad slots by having the magnets under the feet rest over the metal pegs on the slots, pull on the flip button and the figure will flip up in the air ... perhaps after one hundred tries you might be able to land it on his feet at the center of the base. A good pastime on a boring Saturday night
<CENTER>FIGURE INFORMATION</CENTER>
NAME OF FIGURE: Anakin Skywalker with Force- Flipping Attack!
DIGITS: PN 6096931000
WAVE NUMBER: Wave 4
ACCESSORIES: Flipping Base
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<CENTER>FLYING GEONOSIAN
WITH SONIC BLASTER AND ATTACK POD!</CENTER>
A totally different sculpt from the previous single carded warrior and for once, the first one to be fully dressed.
While previous sculpts lacked the availability of the covering waistline garment, the new warrior offers a harness-like "mini-skirt" with three trappings meeting its frontal corners. This new addition to the Geonosian's outfit is a separate piece from the main body mold and constructed of a soft bending plastic, allowing for the legs to be easily positioned.
There is a difference in the overall skin color of the figure. This latest version presents a lighter yellowish tone, with less green and more accented red highlights.
The upper body harness has also suffered some visual changes. For once the torso itself has been made wider, but this mainly has to do with the action feature we'll describe later on. There is a change of color from the previous dark green and gold harness to a two tone gold and red, with the red covering 75% of the piece.
A spiral necklace like decoration has also been added around the area where the articulated neck meets the body and the protecting prongs at each side of the warrior's neck have been black darken at their ends.
As far as the wings is concerned the new version offers a more intricate design. The inner and outer wings have been more realistically developed, having the feel and look of reddish veined membranes which can be moved up or down.
<CENTER>ARTICULATION/ACESSORIES/FEATURES</CENTER>
The articulation is basic: neck, shoulders and hips. The hands have been designed to hold one of the two accessories the figure is packed with; its sonic blaster.
The blaster has been modified from the original by creating a bigger gap around the trigger as well as adding a protruding handle like piece over the sonic emitter. This was done with the sole purpose to allow the figure to get a firm hold of the blaster. The left arm is bent at the elbow, making the corresponding hand get a hold of the blaster around the trigger, while the right arm has been extended, making the hand hold the blaster at the top.
The blaster offers a blue spiral "sonic" projectile which can be inserted into the blaster and fired when pushing its end. The feature works well, but it becomes a real hassle while having the figure holding the weapon as it will come off the warrior's hands due to the soft nature of the plastic used.
The second accessory and indeed very visually appealing, is the Attack Pod. Shaped remarkably simulating a hive, this accessory adds a great deal to the overall look of the set. It is vertically cut open at its center and made of a soft plastic which allows for the Geonosian warrior to be hidden within it or partially sticking out. From the back of the Pod a huge and strong suction cup comes out, giving enough support for the set to be mounted on a wall or any flat surface without the fear of it falling down. Such cup can be easily removed should one decide to place the Pod resting on a shelf.
The main feature of the figure are its flapping wings. Such action can be obtained by holding the figure at the torso while using your index finger to press the button on its back. By doing so, the wings will move back and forward recreating flight.
As a last note, due to the weight of the sonic blaster, its projectile, the weight of the wings and the soft constructed legs, the Geonosian will only remain standing by using the set of wings on its right as a supporting stand. Therefore, bring the wings on the right down as far as to touch the ground and keep the left wings up; this will balance the weight. If you fail to do so, rest assure the figure will not stand up.
<CENTER>FIGURE INFORMATION</CENTER>
NAME OF FIGURE: Flying Geonosian With Sonic Blaster And Attack Pod!
DIGITS: PN 6096931200
WAVE NUMBER: Wave 4
ACCESSORIES: Sonic Blaster, Projectile, Attack Pod
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