Editor’s note:  We wish to thank Litzky PR and Hasbro for providing us with this set.

Sixer stuff?  SIXER STUFF?  Yes, today, we’re taking a look at this set of overly large figures.  They don’t fit in with your massive collection of 3.75” figures (unless you’re re-creating that scene where Han meets Hank Pym and things get a little wacky for a while) but they will fit in with your collection of massive 6” figures. 

But never mind that.  We kid the Filthy Sixers™®©.  They’re welcome to hang out here, even though we rarely discuss their wares.  But today we make an exception.  As I’ve stated before, while I personally have very little interest in the 6” line, it’s hard to deny that many of the figures and toys released so far are amazing.  This set is no exception.  I’ll keep this brief, because I don’t know the nuances of TBS6 collecting.

First of all, I have to give specific kudos to the naming of the set.  “Han Solo Exogorth Escape” might be the best name for a Hasbro toy in any line.  Honestly, I had no idea that the space slug was called an exogorth.  I actually did a double take, and for a brief moment, I assumed the set was from Solo, and Exogorth was some planet or city from the film that I had missed.  Even us old timers can learn something new about the OT. The packaging is great.  Black Series styling dominates the outer covering, which can be pulled apart from both ends to reveal the window packaging inside.  The diorama is the exterior of the Millennium Falcon, with the open ramp leading to the surface of the “asteroid cave.”  The Han figure is exiting the Falcon wearing his oxygen mask, while a creepy mynock flies in the background. 

I believe this Han is identical, or at least nearly identical, to the basic mass release figure, including the blaster and removable “vest” (which I didn’t bother doing because it’s pointless to display him with baseball shirt syndrome).  Also included is an oxygen mask, made of flexible plastic.  The canister appears to have a clip of sorts that probably should attach to the jacket, but it doesn’t really do that.  Maybe I’m missing something.  These new-fangled humongous figures are hard to understand sometimes.  The mask attaches to Han’s head via an elastic band, which is all kinds of awesome.  Too bad it’s probably an impractical thing for the one true scale, but it works great here.  Han also comes with a hydrospanner…I think.  The likeness to Harrison Ford, in my opinion, is outstanding, but I’m sure others may disagree.  The articulation is tremendous.  One thing I would love to see in the one true scale, are these roller/ball-joint/rocker ankles that can flex from side to side, not just forward and back.  It really would improve the posability of our figures, because even with all the best leg articulation, a figure won’t stand well unless the feet are flat on the ground.  Anyway, it’s an impressive figure.  If you’re a collector of these huge mutant figures, then you know what to expect.  It’s a terrific Han Solo.

Also included is a mynock.  Just like the 3.75” version, it’s a single, static piece, although the detailing and paint apps step it up a notch.  One thing that this does not have, which its 3.75” overlord does, is an actual sucker mouth.  Take that, Sixers!  But the mynock completes the set, and for just $34.99 and a little luck and perseverance, you can add this to your collection, if you can find the room.  Consider renting an aircraft hanger if you have more than 10 figures.

Anyway, the premium packaging, accessories, and Mynock are probably worth the $15 price hike over the basic Han.  I won’t give it a rating, because I feel that would be unfair to give it a zero based on the fact that it’s just a huge awkward mess - but seriously, it’s a very cool set.  If you collect 6”, this is a must have.

Editor’s note:  Thanks to CptEks for pointing out that the figure also includes an extra left hand.  It’s in the plastic tray, but hidden behind one of the cardboard ramp struts in the packaging.  If you’re trying to preserve the packaging, don’t miss this extra piece!!