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Title: New JD Review: Tarfful (Firing Bowcaster)
Post by: Jesse James on October 24, 2005, 01:37 AM
Gonna take a look at one of the April 2nd launch figures this week as we dissect Tarfful (Firing Bowcaster) (http://www.jedidefender.com/reviews/rots25.php) from the Revenge of the Sith line.

(http://www.jedidefender.com/reviews/rots/rots25.jpg)

He's not Hasbro's prettiest effort from ROTS unfortunately, and given the child-factor in the Wookiee figure's popularity, I'd think it would've been in Hasbro's better interests to have made these higher quality figures.  For instance the #43 falls over rather easily and lacks articulation some.  Tarfful lacks even MORE articulation than the #43 and that's just a shame given that the figure's legs (both of these figure's legs actually) twist but don't bend.  If you're gonna make the joint/separate molds, do it right ya know?

Irregardless he suits and likely isn't one I could see Hasbro redoing anytime soon.  He'll make most collectors content to just stand there, but I envisioin him doing a little battling and pulling of people's arms from their sockets and all that.  A nicer toy simply could've come of this figure but Hasbro chose to cheap-out on this one so just check out the full review to see what makes him a nice enough statue and what makes him a less-than-fun figure to play (pose) with.
Title: Re: New JD Review: Tarfful (Firing Bowcaster)
Post by: Jedi Kunle on October 24, 2005, 01:38 PM
When I found out that Hasbro had a Tarfful toy comeing out I had to get him just because he was in Republic Commando that is a good game.
Title: Re: New JD Review: Tarfful (Firing Bowcaster)
Post by: Jesse James on October 26, 2005, 01:39 AM
Indeed...  However, I still have to say I'm pretty disappointed with the execution of the figure.

He fills the general need, but a more poseable figure would've been great and should've happened.  Especially considering they actually had to go to the trouble of making the legs separate/new molds anyway...  It wasn't like having the knees twist and bend (aka ball/socket articulation) was going to cost them extra then, so it should've happened...

I could've given a positive review on this figure just on that one factor.  It's amazing how many figures actuallyc ome down to one small detail as to them being given a favorable or unfavorable rating actually.  Tarfful just fell into the category that went the wrong way unfortunately.   :-\
Title: Re: New JD Review: Tarfful (Firing Bowcaster)
Post by: blaster_e11 on October 27, 2005, 05:32 AM
well i can't say i'm pleased with this fig

it was one of the 1st i found on april 2nd  :)

it was a big letdown, after the SP wookiee warrior i was hoping we get some decent paintjob and articulation  :(