There's been some speculation that perhaps they're going for the whole line...  And I don't know that I'd mind that myself.  Part of me wonders though, if they're all $10, how they do a $10 Jawa, ya know?  I mean, ouch... 

At the same time, I'd welcome it for the most part...  To know there'd be ultimate versions of most every character, especially mains, in their main outfits.  That'd be pretty sweet.  I'm concerned about non-vintage figures getting that treatment though like Tarkin or The Rebel Fleet Trooper... 

I'd welcome a Death Squad Commander with open arms though.  It's sorely needed.

I think it's possible they're going for this...  I don't know how likely though.  But definitely within the realm of possibility.  Hasbro's so weird...  They'd not say if they were doing this I'm sure, but I think anything is possible with them, no doubt.  And with Greedo on tap, that really implies that obscurity's not an issue...

What would happen when they got into things like FX-7 though?  Would anyone want another one?  I like the one we got...  Or Ugnaughts...  Jawas...  Hammerhead...  There's certain things a lot of people would really balk at paying $10 for I think.  R5-D4 for instance, who's getting his update finally.  Who'd want a $10 one then?

I wasn't home much this weekend so I apologize...  Plus I had comp problems anyway so I wouldn't have been on as it is.

But yeah, this is the Han Review, and there you have it... 

My take on the figure is one I'm having a lot with Saga 06 figures unfortunately.  It's happiness at the fact I'm getting this or that figure, followed by distinct disappointment in the execution from Hasbro.  Not that they're bad overall, but many MANY figures in 06 seem to have no leg articulation beyond the hips.  This is a big step backwards...  wouldn't you agree?

My point being that we pay a fair penny for these toys...  Let's face it, SW isn't the cheapest toy on the shelf by a long shot.  Yet at the same time, Hasbro hasn't set a higher standard for the line in terms of articulation.  They've definitely set standards for sculpts, paint aps, etc...  There are a few points (not just articulation even) though that Hasbro has NOT set standards for and this is disappointing.  The sad thing is though that we have a figure here who is no more poseable in his legs than his original counterpart from the POTF line in 1983.  I mean...  WTF!? 

I'm not asking for Super ARticulation across the board either, not by a long shot, but I do believe Hasbro should have set a standard by now that the Cantina Wave set in 04/05...  That basic 12 points of articulation:

-2 standard shoulder joints
-2 angle-cut elbow joints
-2 standard wrist joints
-2 standard hip joints
-2 ball/socket knee joints
-1 ball/socket neck joint
-1 standard waist joint

This should honestly be the minimum we see on every figure in the line that either isn't an army builder, or a "Senator"-esque figure.  With those, you'll sometimes get better (Super Articulated, or close to it, for army builders), or slightly worse (due to sculpted robes, etc., "Senators" like Bib Fortuna or Meena Tills just can't have this level of articulation, nor can droids or certain aliens due to their construction or physiology).  The middle-ground though should be this bare minimum 12-points of articulation.  It's the best compromise I see... 

I'd agree about the blaster accessory Anton, if it weren't that this figure came with a pike and carbonite slab which both were new and one's fairly complex (2 pieces and painted, etc.)...  I pondered the blaster a little while and though it wouldn't be hard to throw it in there since they've got it molded and all.

My thought is that whoever Han took the blaster from is where we'll get it...  eventually...  perhaps.  I don't think it was Lando's, but rather the guard Lando was fighting with?  Not sure.  Anyway, if it's Lando's then ya already kinda have it, andi f it's the guards then I can only assume that's a figure we hopefully get some day with that gun and a holster for it?     I have an extra too, his hand's definitely sculpted to hold a gun, no doubt, so I wouldn't have turned my nose to the accessory if they'd included it but at the same time I didn't care as much due to what he did come with.

I'd much rather gotten a separate head with squinty eyes and slicked hair.    Extra work for Hasbro but if they put this figure out with a new head down the road sometime I'm gonna be slightly miffed.  He isn't all goofy looking for long, so I dunno...  I'll still buy it because I'll want Han in that specific "look" too but I'll do so begrudgingly.

Anyway, where was I? 

Oh yeah, Hasbro can do better for your $6 to $7+...  Don't kid yourself and tell yourself "Well I should just be happy they made it".  If people acted that way about everything the Ford Pinto would've been a hot seller, AMC would still exist today, and we'd all have issues with missing buttons and malfunctioning zippers on our clothes...  The point?  You spend YOUR hard-earned money on something, and as such you are entitled to the right to speak your mind on it.  I read at these other sites how people think you should just spew happy thoughts about this line...  These are the same nimrods who weren't here in 1995 I'm thinking, and who don't recall when the line was a LOT worse, and how complaints garnered improvements...  And further complaints garnered further improvements...  This line is where it is because people said, "ya know, this is ******", and Hasbro listened.  They read a few forums, including ours, so speak your mind and get the winds of change blowing....  instead of Hasbro's stuff.

I'm truly hoping Rob doesn't have the time.

This is classic.

BTW my favorite Scat...

The Gunship...  I honestly could give a rat's ass about it.  I do like the paintjob, but I give more praise to the CW artists than Hasbro.  That was just incredible design...  Nice pulling that from the World War 2 Flying Tiger in WW2, or the 1st Cavalry Nam Huey's...  It's rockin' looking, no doubt.

That said, my highlight was the Clones.  If they do redo ARC Troopers (I'm really hoping they do both blue and red, since a Sergeant needs his Troopers), and they do that Clone MIni-Gunner...  Man I'll wet my pants I think.  It could only be better if they did the Clone with the quad-pom-pom guns and a rocket launcher accessory.  I've been hoping they do this....  now it's close to a reality.  We need new ARC's to replace those originals. 

We need more Clone Wars (realistic sculpts) in general.  Almost the whole 1st line of figures needs redone, and articulated well.

Holy Crapola man.

Jeff, should a spot open up on your end, someone I know is out a set and needs them.  I have two sets for me and someone else lined up, but I just got a note about this so if something should come up, just let me know.

My sets are from BBTS I think, I believe that's where the local guy handling it ordered from anyway, so there's been a longer wait on ours locally.  I sorta hope soon but I wouldn't mind if it went till March at this point, from my own financial standpoint, hah.

So what's the conclusions you've come to DD?  Any ideas you're planning to run with?

Aeseven,

That's a really great custom you have there for a character I'm not too familiar with.  I think I know who Jaster Mareel is from Bounty Hunter though (bare-armed Mandalorian BH guy?  Hates Jango?).

The colors match up to what I recall of Mareel's outfit...  They're unique.  I like the Republic COmmando nod with the visor too, a nice little touch.  I'm more into how you mixed up his duds though.  Like the pack on his back, if it's the one I'm thinking, is a small reserve parachute for the Elite Force WW2 figures and has a knuckleknife on it perhaps?  I can't see the pack too good but that's cool to me, and good use for that.

The aurabesh lettering is freaking awesome by the way.  I've dl'd aurabesh for my computer so I have it incase I want to print it out and use it for something (anything) in the future.  More people should make good use of the SW language like that as it's seen routinely in the films.

The gun looks cool and like a similar, but definitely unique weapon to Fett's sawed off blaster.

The Kama of course sets him off that much more...

If I had much of a suggestion, it's a removable helmet, but that's about it from me.  That's really cool though man, good painting for certain too.  Very nice man.