Picked this figure up at Wal-Mart.

Accessories = Stand, Drink Tray, Drink Dispenser Arm.

Detail / Sculpt = Nice little R2 with removable Drink Dispenser items so he can be a normal R2-D2.

Articulation = It is R2 with the middle leg, turning head, feet, ect.

Over All = A nicely done R2-D2. I give this figure a A+

They other day I was lucky to score the new 12" Garindan doll.

Face Sculpt = A+
I really like this character. Under the cape and hood the head sculpt is wrapped in what looks like a baggy leather pullover fetish mask with ties at the top and the long snoot sewed in. On top of that is the eye protection. Lots of detail went into this thing.
*The head is all sculpted.

Outfit = A
The outfit is all black. A nice coat / shirt type top and pants with the common black boots. Sculpted gloved hands and he also has the common Imperial Officer Belt. Then on top of it all is the hooded cape.

Accessories = B
All that he comes with is the Gernade looking Imperial Comlink.

Overall Grade = A+
I have to say that this is one of the very best of the 12" dolls that have been made in the past few years. I really like how the details in this type of doll is becoming top priority.
Out of the three in this wave: Garindan, Obi-Wan, and Jawa 2-pack Garindan is worth picking up.
I have not seen the Jawa 2-pack yet. The Obi-Wan is Obi-Wan maybe with a new head sculpt. I am not sure though. I did not have a previous Obi-Wan to look at when I was at the store.

Anyways, I think people will be happy with this doll.
I will probably pick up the Jawa 2-pack when I see it but not Obi-Wan.

I noticed that on the Toys-R-Us website they put up loose images of the Vintage figure sets. I think they are just using someone Vintage figs for the images but hey, theres pictures.

So does anyone know if these are going to be like the re-issues 4-pack they had back in 1997?

 
Star Wars Vintage Collectible Action Figures: Bounty Hunters Collection  $39.99


Star Wars Vintage Collectible Action Figures: Bespin Set  $39.99


Star Wars Vintage Collectible Action Figures: Good Guys Collection  $29.99

I have noticed with the new Ayy Vida figure that the Left leg has a production error. The first Ayy Vida that I bought has a Right Thigh on her left leg. I have seen this production error four different times now at different Target stores.

Today I was out and I saw the figure again at Target. I noticed that the leg was already corrected.

Here is an image of the two side by side (carded) so you can see the difference.



As you can see, the production error has been fixed.

Variation Hunter, happy hunting.

Well today I got my Holiday Edition Yoda thanks to my friend Jeremy. He picked up a few and had some to go around.

Anyways, here is my review of this little bugger.

Hasbro and Lucasfilm Ltd. are delighted to present the second in a series of Star Wars Holiday Edition commemorative sets. Inspired by the artwork of renowned artist Ralph McQuarrie, this specially designed set captures the imaginative vision of McQuarrie's art in collectible 3"3/4" action figure scale. Our gift to you, this piece is a distinctive addition to any Star Wars collection. May the Force be with you, and happy holidays.


Package: This package is kind of like the C-3P0 / R2-D2 Holiday set from last year. The card inside is very easy to steal out of the package if one dared. It is just taped on the inside of the back part of the package. You have to know that the back part is just folded over cardboard with tape on the sides to hold it closed. So if you cut the tape the card slides right on out. That is BAD design.

To open up this toy is a bear! There is so much little pieces of tape you have to cut to be able to open up this toy. I guess the more tape the merrier to keep little unwanted hands from opening up the toy itself. So on that part, it is GOOD design.

The Jedi Master Points = 30 Points.


The Card: The card is once again a copy of teh drawing by Ralph McQ. I have not taken it out of the plastic bag so I am not sure what it says on the inside.


The Toy itself: Yoda is in his Santa outfit. He has three points of articulation: X2 arms and head. His Gimmer Stick is seperate but held on with a rubberband. His sack of toys is also loose. Yoda can hold it with his right hand while it hangs over his shoulder. Yoda in all is very well done.

The base is like lasts years set. It is black on on the front it says "Holiday Editon" The top is covered with snow and has an attached playball and block resting in the snow.

When Yoda is placed on the base it looks nice.  


Overall I will have to give this toy the rating of an A.


I hope all who want one for their collection gets one before the Holidays. It is a nice addition to your Holiday decor.

OK. The last few days I have been hearing that there are some Palm Talkers in prototype stage that never made it to final stage or whatnot. What Palm Talkers never made it? I have many Palm Talkers (All Speak English).



My Palm Talkers include;
Jar Jar Binks, Battle Droid, Darth Maul, Yoda, R2-D2, C-3P0 (redux)
Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, Boba Fett, Chewbacca, C-3P0 (1st Version Paint)



**See more of my ever growing Star Wars collection at www.djsyczylo.net

MSRP: $19.99 at Target where I purchased this toy.

Description on box: A lean, needle-nosed fighter-craft with a distinct alien heritage, the starfighters of the Geonosians are small, compact vessels of great speed and superior agility. A single Geonosian Pilot sits within the cramped cockpit and peers out of a bubble canopy that allows a 360' field of vision. Cradled within the forward needles of the ship is a turrent-mounted laser cannon. During the Clone Wars, the fighters were modified to increase their firepower, be adding two proton torpedoes in the side launchers.

Features: Exclusive Geonosian Pilot with Life Support Mask.
Two-stage spring-open launchers fire missiles.
Opening canopy with cockpit that holds the Geonosina Pilot very well.
Central Cannon fires missile

Quality: This ship in my opinion is very well made. It is made out of sturdy plastic except for the front points of the ship which are made out of heavy rubber.  Due to safety reasons!!
The buttons for the features work well.
The Pilot fits in the cockpit very well and the hose on his mask attached to the cockpit controls.

Play Value: Three firing missiles and opening launcers. A simple toy but for kids lots of fun. It shoots!!

For those who like to open a ship for display this is a good one to pick up since it comes with the figure.

Overall Rating: Though I hate the design of this ship (not Star Warsy to me) it is a welcomed addition to my ever growing Star Wars Collection (for the figure). But for what this ship is worth I will have to give this toy the rating of an A. Hasbro did really well on this toy.

Well, yesterday I received my A-Wing that I order from Target.

Lets start with that yes this is the same mold as the Vintage and POTF2 A-Wing just repainted Green.

With that said lets start my review.

Paint Scheme is really neat. I like the Green color of the A-Wing, just like the Micro Machines Action Fleet Ship from a few years ago.

Pilot: Just a repack & repainted of one of the Pilots from the Rebel Piltos pack. Which is fine with me since once he is in the fighter you really do not see him that much.
His helmet has a smoked grey visor which is a nice touch.

The ship itself again is the same as the past releases of the ship. Landing Gear, Rotating Turrents, Opening Canopy, and battery compartment from days long past of the Vintage Line.

The packaging for those who collect packaged items, the package is a nice rebel hangar scene with the M-Falcon and Red A-Wing departing. The figure is packed next to a computer station with his helmet on top. It is a nice window display package.

So over all I really like this ship.
I have it displayed in one of my display units with the Repainted Jedi Starfighter.


So over all I would have to give this ship a A+!