I really didn’t want review this figure today. I wanted to keep reviewing figures that I like, but I quickly realized if I didn’t start slotting in some of the 30th Anniversary Collection misses that we’d have a traffic killing run of boring figures towards the end. So without further delay, here’s 2007’s unfortunate Death Star Trooper.
Facebook reader Stephane D. messaged us to say that Rebels figures were found in Austria. While the United States continues to wait for the first sighting, it’s good to see that some areas are getting these. Click through for the full sized image.
Update: I had a true Dumb & Dumber moment when I originally posted this. I wrote Australia when I should have written Austria. Put another shrimp on the barbie!
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This one isn’t quite as good as our last report, but apparently Dre’s Walmart store is contagious because this is what I spotted at a local Walmart. Hit the read more link for the details.
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Yesterday we looked at Roron Corobb, but there…is…another….micro series Jedi Master in the 30th Anniversary Collection. For today’s Throwback Review we look at the the Shistavanen Jedi Master, Voolvif Monn.
Our own Blue Knight shared a link which shows some amazing behind the scenes shots from the making of Return of the Jedi including a pic of the Rancor when it was still a man inside a suit Godzilla-style. Hit the click through link to check it all out.
If you are a fan of the Genndy Tartakovsky Clone Wars micro series, the 30th Anniversary Collection provided you with a decent number of offerings from that source. Today we look at one of the five micro series sourced figures with 2007’s Roron Corobb.
This figure might be the sum of all fears original Original Trilogy purists. George Lucas continued to meddle with the Original Trilogy and for the 2004 DVD release, the Sebastian Shaw spirit was replaced by Hayden Christensen in Return of the Jedi. Today was look at the figure that represents that particular edit in 2007’s Anakin Skywalker’s Spirit.
In case you missed it in our comments section, Bantha Skull reader Chris Y. reports that Rebels figures have hit New Zealand. Click through for the full sized image. Someone alert Murray Hewitt that he has something to razz the Australian consulate about.
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The Target exclusive Imperial Shadow Squadron has been found in Ohio. I came across these little beauties this morning while killing time before lunch. Normally, I’m not one to bother and ask an employee to check the back room for an item…..
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The march of 30th Anniversary Collection figures with epic accessories continues today with our Throwback Review of Han Solo with Torture Rack. This is a case where the figure and accessory are more than the sum of their parts.
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I questioned the merits of reviewing Elis Helrot and M’iiyoom Onith back to back, but I finally decided we should binge review the two figures with the most impressive accessories in the 30th Anniversary Collection. If you thought the accessory with Elis Helrot was impressive, you will think the exact same thing with M’iiyoom Onith.
While it appears that the Rebels figures are getting pushed out further and further, there is a little reason to celebrate in the northeast. We’ve finally received our first Massachusetts store report about the Rebels vehicles hitting. Sadly, I did not get there in time. Click through for the full sized image.
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You have to love a guy who travels with his own bar. Today we look at 2007’s Elis Helrot figure which is more notable for the included curved section of the cantina bar than the figure itself.
Our own Darth Dre was fortunate enough to see the Walmart special Rebels endcap set up in his store. Not only was it set up, but it’s stocked with figures! The only problem is…well…you’ll see.
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