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<CENTER>SAGA'S LATEST TRIO
DETAILED PICTURES AND REVIEW</CENTER>
Two of the most inseparable buddies from the original trilogy, Han Solo Endor Raid from Return of the Jedi and everyone's favorite Wookie, Chewbacca Cloud City Capture from The Empire Strikes Back have seen their latest incarnation in plastic and are being found at a store near you. Accompanying the couple, a third character, Obi Wan Kenobi Jedi Starfighter Pilot from Attack of the Clones, compliments this latest Saga wave.
As with the majority of sculpted figurines, this newest trio packs negative but also very positive characteristics which we are about to review. Being collectors as we are, and expecting more every time a new or an old character sees is representation in plastic, we are always going to agree or disagree with the sculpts no matter how good or bad they get made, therefore, here is my rant and praise about this newest offering by Hasbro. Perhaps you and I see them just the same, perhaps we stand on opposite sides of the coin.
Let's start things off by taking a close look at ...
<CENTER>OBI-WAN KENOBI
JEDI STARFIGHTER PILOT</CENTER>
All around, the Jedi pilot sculpt is more in scale than the previous Coruscant Chase version. He is in fact slightly bigger and shows a better head design. The added touch of the gold band going around the character's forehead and communication headset as well as darker hair, gives the figure a closer likeness to the actor as well as the specific scene from the film.
<CENTER>ARTICULATION/FEATURES/ACCESSORIES</CENTER
The figure has been articulated at the neck, shoulders, biceps, wrists and legs, lacking any movement at the waistline. By pressing another one of those protruding buttons on his back, Obi-Wan's arms swing in a "slashing motion." As I have stated before, I'm not one who will praise these "enlargements of the spinal cord" but in this case the feature works well and hides nicely underneath the removable Jedi robe, therefore not detracting from the figures look.
The "soft goods" (cloth) robe, although a little funny in appearance (too bulky) has a nice feel, being smooth and soft to the touch and when played around with long enough, can actually be positioned as if it were flowing with the wind.
As a last note on Obi's articulation, it allows for a few different poses, including a double grip pose for his saber with detachable blade; this can be accomplished by having his left arm, the one with the magnet, hold the saber's hilt at its lower end while his right arm is turned to the side, holding its upper part.
Also worth mentioning, are the binoculars included with the set. Although very small, this little piece has been nicely crafted and fits with ease in the Jedi's right hand.
<CENTER>OBI AND THE STARFIGHTER</CENTER
The figure has been designed also to fit within the Jedi Starfighter cockpit BUT this feature does not work well. The fact the lower end of Kenobi's inner robe has remained made out of plastic and not flexible enough, does not allow for the legs to be brought up to a pose to adequately make the figure contour to the Starfighter's seat. This, in turn, makes it difficult for the adjustable headrest to be positioned over Obi's head and the canopy will not close unless headrest and figure are forced down. This problem has been one Hasbro has confronted throughout the years, as figures and cockpits do not truly interact. Hopefully as the line progresses we will see this issue taken care of in the near future.
A communication base and radar are included as part of the accessories. The radar can be detach from its base and mounted on the Starfighter. The small orifice provided with the ship, right behind the red droid, serves as the proper place for the radar's peg to be mounted on. Using the tip of a blade, I needed to make the hole bigger in order to fit in the radar but this could had been just my case, and therefore I'm assuming the experience may vary. Once positioned, the radar can be rotated nicely.
<CENTER>FIGURE INFORMATION</CENTER
NAME: Obi- Wan Kenobi. Jedi Starfighter Pilot
DIGITS: PN 6108763300
FIGURE NUMBER: 36
ACCESSORIES: Lightsaber, Binoculars, Radar dish with communication base, Jedi robe
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<CENTER>HAN SOLO
ENDOR RAID</CENTER>
The sculpt and pose of the figure are good. The face likeness has been nicely accomplished; it is almost identical as the sculpt used for the 25th Anniversary set with the addition of some bulkiness to the hair, around the ears and back to be exact. The expression is practically the same as the previous set. Although Han's head design has been cocked to the right, and this may annoy some people, the design works well and gives him a natural look when posed in a right arm forward gun firing stance.
From the silver gadgetry around his belt, to the yellow stripes on the pants to, again, the details on his face, the figure overall, has been painted well. The vest is a one separate piece, not molded onto the figure and, although a little difficult to do, it can actually be removed from the body.
<CENTER>ARTICULATION/FEATURES/ACCESSORIES</CENTER
Han has been given articulation at the neck, shoulders, right elbow, waist and legs. An interesting feature added to this new sculpt is the ability to quick draw his blaster gun. This movement can be obtained by positioning the figure in two different ways: One, by lining up his lower and upper body and pressing down the protruding switch at the waistline. Two, by rotating his waist to the left (your left) and pushing down on the switch. If you press the switch down hard enough, his torso will twist and his right arm will raise up at the shoulder, aiming the pistol. This switch is cleverly disguised as an attachment to the belt, very much in the form of a "droid caller." The ball jointed right shoulder, which allows for Solo's "quick draw" is also nicely disguised. The vest covers half of it and the joint is painted white to blend in with the shirt.
The blaster pistol is a well detailed accessory with its flash suppressor (end) painted silver. There is also enough room between the trigger and the power pack, allowing for the fingers to be placed on the trigger. I do suggest to press the gun firmly into the hand, doing this will prevent the gun from flying away when using the action feature. The gun can also be placed in the holster attached to the figure's right leg, where it can rest securely.
Two proton grenades are also included with the figure. Nicely sculpted and made of a soft, rubbery plastic, they present long indentations on the sides which makes it easy for the hands go get a good grip on them. The flat, rounded ends of the grenades are in fact suction cups which attach easily to smooth surfaces.
<CENTER>FIGURE INFORMATION</CENTER
NAME: Han Solo. Endor Raid
DIGITS: PN 6108763400
FIGURE NUMBER: 37
ACCESSORIES: Blaster pistol, Two Proton grenades
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<CENTER>SAGA'S LATEST TRIO
DETAILED PICTURES AND REVIEW</CENTER>
Two of the most inseparable buddies from the original trilogy, Han Solo Endor Raid from Return of the Jedi and everyone's favorite Wookie, Chewbacca Cloud City Capture from The Empire Strikes Back have seen their latest incarnation in plastic and are being found at a store near you. Accompanying the couple, a third character, Obi Wan Kenobi Jedi Starfighter Pilot from Attack of the Clones, compliments this latest Saga wave.
As with the majority of sculpted figurines, this newest trio packs negative but also very positive characteristics which we are about to review. Being collectors as we are, and expecting more every time a new or an old character sees is representation in plastic, we are always going to agree or disagree with the sculpts no matter how good or bad they get made, therefore, here is my rant and praise about this newest offering by Hasbro. Perhaps you and I see them just the same, perhaps we stand on opposite sides of the coin.
Let's start things off by taking a close look at ...
<CENTER>OBI-WAN KENOBI
JEDI STARFIGHTER PILOT</CENTER>
All around, the Jedi pilot sculpt is more in scale than the previous Coruscant Chase version. He is in fact slightly bigger and shows a better head design. The added touch of the gold band going around the character's forehead and communication headset as well as darker hair, gives the figure a closer likeness to the actor as well as the specific scene from the film.
<CENTER>ARTICULATION/FEATURES/ACCESSORIES</CENTER
The figure has been articulated at the neck, shoulders, biceps, wrists and legs, lacking any movement at the waistline. By pressing another one of those protruding buttons on his back, Obi-Wan's arms swing in a "slashing motion." As I have stated before, I'm not one who will praise these "enlargements of the spinal cord" but in this case the feature works well and hides nicely underneath the removable Jedi robe, therefore not detracting from the figures look.
The "soft goods" (cloth) robe, although a little funny in appearance (too bulky) has a nice feel, being smooth and soft to the touch and when played around with long enough, can actually be positioned as if it were flowing with the wind.
As a last note on Obi's articulation, it allows for a few different poses, including a double grip pose for his saber with detachable blade; this can be accomplished by having his left arm, the one with the magnet, hold the saber's hilt at its lower end while his right arm is turned to the side, holding its upper part.
Also worth mentioning, are the binoculars included with the set. Although very small, this little piece has been nicely crafted and fits with ease in the Jedi's right hand.
<CENTER>OBI AND THE STARFIGHTER</CENTER
The figure has been designed also to fit within the Jedi Starfighter cockpit BUT this feature does not work well. The fact the lower end of Kenobi's inner robe has remained made out of plastic and not flexible enough, does not allow for the legs to be brought up to a pose to adequately make the figure contour to the Starfighter's seat. This, in turn, makes it difficult for the adjustable headrest to be positioned over Obi's head and the canopy will not close unless headrest and figure are forced down. This problem has been one Hasbro has confronted throughout the years, as figures and cockpits do not truly interact. Hopefully as the line progresses we will see this issue taken care of in the near future.
A communication base and radar are included as part of the accessories. The radar can be detach from its base and mounted on the Starfighter. The small orifice provided with the ship, right behind the red droid, serves as the proper place for the radar's peg to be mounted on. Using the tip of a blade, I needed to make the hole bigger in order to fit in the radar but this could had been just my case, and therefore I'm assuming the experience may vary. Once positioned, the radar can be rotated nicely.
<CENTER>FIGURE INFORMATION</CENTER
NAME: Obi- Wan Kenobi. Jedi Starfighter Pilot
DIGITS: PN 6108763300
FIGURE NUMBER: 36
ACCESSORIES: Lightsaber, Binoculars, Radar dish with communication base, Jedi robe
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<CENTER>HAN SOLO
ENDOR RAID</CENTER>
The sculpt and pose of the figure are good. The face likeness has been nicely accomplished; it is almost identical as the sculpt used for the 25th Anniversary set with the addition of some bulkiness to the hair, around the ears and back to be exact. The expression is practically the same as the previous set. Although Han's head design has been cocked to the right, and this may annoy some people, the design works well and gives him a natural look when posed in a right arm forward gun firing stance.
From the silver gadgetry around his belt, to the yellow stripes on the pants to, again, the details on his face, the figure overall, has been painted well. The vest is a one separate piece, not molded onto the figure and, although a little difficult to do, it can actually be removed from the body.
<CENTER>ARTICULATION/FEATURES/ACCESSORIES</CENTER
Han has been given articulation at the neck, shoulders, right elbow, waist and legs. An interesting feature added to this new sculpt is the ability to quick draw his blaster gun. This movement can be obtained by positioning the figure in two different ways: One, by lining up his lower and upper body and pressing down the protruding switch at the waistline. Two, by rotating his waist to the left (your left) and pushing down on the switch. If you press the switch down hard enough, his torso will twist and his right arm will raise up at the shoulder, aiming the pistol. This switch is cleverly disguised as an attachment to the belt, very much in the form of a "droid caller." The ball jointed right shoulder, which allows for Solo's "quick draw" is also nicely disguised. The vest covers half of it and the joint is painted white to blend in with the shirt.
The blaster pistol is a well detailed accessory with its flash suppressor (end) painted silver. There is also enough room between the trigger and the power pack, allowing for the fingers to be placed on the trigger. I do suggest to press the gun firmly into the hand, doing this will prevent the gun from flying away when using the action feature. The gun can also be placed in the holster attached to the figure's right leg, where it can rest securely.
Two proton grenades are also included with the figure. Nicely sculpted and made of a soft, rubbery plastic, they present long indentations on the sides which makes it easy for the hands go get a good grip on them. The flat, rounded ends of the grenades are in fact suction cups which attach easily to smooth surfaces.
<CENTER>FIGURE INFORMATION</CENTER
NAME: Han Solo. Endor Raid
DIGITS: PN 6108763400
FIGURE NUMBER: 37
ACCESSORIES: Blaster pistol, Two Proton grenades
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