2023 TVC Troop Builder Tusken Raider 4-Pack

[Nicklab]

YES!  Tusken Raiders of the Dune Sea troop builder 4-pack.  And complete with the Tusken Chieftain!!!!

[Rob]

Are these all based on BOBF Tuskens?

Really nice use of repurposing if so.

[Dave]

Sweet.  I like the variety.

[Nicklab]

I had been hoping that Hasbro would do something like this.  Back in the 30th Anniversary Collection there was a Bantha and Tusken Raiders battle pack.  Hasbro offered it in 2 x different sets of deco - one was tan and the other was brown.  Hasbro said at the time that the different deco represented different Tusken tribes.  Based on that I thought it might be really easy for Hasbro to change up the deco on the VC199 Tusken Raider to look like Boba Fett's tribe.  And I'm happy to see they did just that.  That's smart re-use!!!!

[Jeff]

Are these all based on BOBF Tuskens?

It looks like they tried to color match the figure/soft goods to some of these TBOBF Tusken Raiders, but the accuracy of the belts/gear is lacking because they are all based off the VC199 sculpt/gear.

[Nicklab]

That's the one criticism I have, too.  Most of the Tuskens from TBOBF only have the one bandolier.  And the VC199 has two that are crossed over one another.  There have been some Tuskens released over the years with the single bandoliers, but they're not articulated anywhere near as well as VC199.  It's kind of like the compromise Hasbro made in order to offer the Aldanhi mission Cassian Andor, where they didn't update the boots.

[Matt_Fury]

Not perfect, but will be a nice addition to my Tusken shelf.

[Ryan]

I'm all for this set, even with the inaccuracies they still feel close enough to a good representation of the characters. While I'd definitely prefer that we got source-accurate figures, the fact that we are getting these at all is currently enough for me. I can always pretend they are other Tuskens from the same tribe or do some small modifications to the bandoliers to make them more accurate.

[Rob]

It looks like they tried to color match the figure/soft goods to some of these TBOBF Tusken Raiders, but the accuracy of the belts/gear is lacking because they are all based off the VC199 sculpt/gear.

Eh, close enough I guess.  They do have the general feel of that type of Tusken Raider.

[Jeff]

HasbroPulse link (not live until tomorrow, 1pm ET) -> https://hasbropulse.com/products/star-wars-the-vintage-collection-tusken-raiders

Hasbro didn't say anything about it, but I won't be surprised if Disney skips a pre-order on this since they have waited for in-stock release on the last few 4-packs.

Kinda bummed they are skimping out on accessories (two gaffi, two rifles, one cheftain staff), but I'll still buy at least one at full price to vote for more stuff like this.  At least it's $1 cheaper than the 212th Clone 4-pack.


Here is the PR blurb from Hasbro -

STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION TUSKEN RAIDERS
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $54.99/Available: Fall 2023)

Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION TUSKEN RAIDERS figure multipack. These Tusken Warrior action figures are inspired by the characters in Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett live-action series on Disney+. Survival in the unforgiving desert of Tatooine requires strict training and discipline for the members of a Tusken tribe. Led by a chieftain, each member of the clan must learn to be useful. Some become guards, while others grow up to be skilled warriors.
These figures feature premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes 4 figures and 5 entertainment-inspired staff accessories.  Available for pre-order 3/29 at 1pm ET exclusively at Hasbro Pulse and Shop Disney. Visit starwars.com for more Mando Mania product reveals!

[Matt_Fury]

This set is live on Hasbro Pulse now.  I ordered one set...didn't really see the need for a second one.

[Jeff]

Here is the PR blurb from Hasbro -

STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION TUSKEN RAIDERS
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $54.99/Available: Fall 2023)

PR Blurb says $54.99, site is charging $59.99.     Boo!

[Rob]

PR Blurb says $54.99, site is charging $59.99.     Boo!

It'll be Buy-one-get-one-half-off eventually on one of these sites...

[CorranHorn]

Sometimes clearance is truly The Way.

[Rob]

Yeah, at $45 I'm thinking about buying two.  At $60 I'm definitely buying one and waiting for clearance beyond that.