I believe that the pointed shoulders are necessary for a figure to be an accurate representation of the character, as they appear in several sources(SW insider and Clone Wars cartoons and comics). I believe that only the shoulders, head, and maybe the chest area would have to be changed on the VTAC IG-88 to make a perfect IG Lancer Droid. Did Hasbro make IG-88 the way they did intentionally? Hopefully we find out at Comic Con.

I am really glad these guys are out again, and with better and whiter plastic. That said, I have three so far and I am aiming for a total of thirty by the end of the year.

Could the blue paint be residue from the cape? That's what mine looks like.

That's what I am thinking, Darth Anton. The area on my two Biggs figures that have the problem are places that the cape covers. I would agree with jedijaybird, but I doubt that blue paint from the shirt would get on my figure's back side and not his front side.

Picked up two more Storm Troopers at Target this evening.

Friday: Ep.II Clone Trooper, Ep.III Clone Trooper and Ep.IV Storm Trooper at Target.

Monday: Got to pick through a case of Wave 3 pulled straight from the back by a very helpful and friendly employee at Target. Walked away with Jawa, Galactic Marine, 2 Storm Troopers, Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker, and Biggs Darklighter.

Tuesday: Picked up Death Star Trooper and Rebel Honor Guard at Wal-Mart, as well as a second Biggs Darklighter (Wave 3) at Target.

Bump.

Well, the concept Faie design was used in a single comic, but not for very long and he isn't named as Faie. He appears in the issue of Republic set during the Seige of Saleucami, and can be found in one panel of the Republic command center in the issue in which Oppo Rancisis is killed. The comic is Republic Issue #75. Hope this helps.

   I really enjoy reading Photo Novels, but I rarely give the writer feedback. My main reason is that I don't have the time.
   My second reason is that most of the time I read the PN, enjoy it, but do not want to leave a one or two word post saying "Good job!" or "Fantastic!".
   Lastly, I do not really like critiquing something that I know nothing about making. To me, critiquing a PN would be like critiquing a novel or comic book. I can't draw or write well, and if I'd begin critiquing a PN I'd feel bad, as I've never put any time or work into making one myself.
   So, for all you PN writers/photographers on the boards, just know that I am reading and enjoying most, if not all, of the photo novels posted. Keep up the good work, and I apologize for the lack of feedback on my part.