Yavin Medal Ceremony
Description:
UPDATE: This scene is now upgraded with the 2024 "clean" version of VC149 R2-D2.
Following the shocking victory of the Rebel Alliance, during which the Empire's ultimate power in the universe was blasted by a kid pilot like so many womprats in Beggar's Canyon, the heroes were awarded medals for their actions. Luke Skywalker and Han Solo each received medals from Princess Leia Organa, while Chewbacca got nothing for his trouble.
Following the shocking victory of the Rebel Alliance, during which the Empire's ultimate power in the universe was blasted by a kid pilot like so many womprats in Beggar's Canyon, the heroes were awarded medals for their actions. Luke Skywalker and Han Solo each received medals from Princess Leia Organa, while Chewbacca got nothing for his trouble.
Reference:
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Han buttoned his shirt for this special occasion.
Han can't wait to get out of here so he can blow his reward money.
Luke thinks the princess looks hot.
Chewbacca tells the audience to face the damn steps or else he's gonna rip some arms out of their sockets.
Leia can't wait until this is over so she can undo the braids in her hair.
Medals awarded! Chewie is devastated.
Shiny!
The main players are lined up on the steps, with Chewbacca providing the roar the concludes the ceremony.
Figure Photos:
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Notes:
1. Here we used the Early Bird Chewbacca, where he has a neutral expression. The Rebel Honor Guards were made for this specific scene, and work very well. We reused them for other background personnel, using the baseball caps that come with the RFT's.
2. C'MON, HAN! Button that collar, you slob! This Han Solo (Yavin Ceremony) is a really nice ANH Han Solo figure, but it is specifically NOT proper for this scene.
3. The heroes make the walk of shame. At least that's what the extras thought during initial filming of this big bust of a movie. This Luke is nearly definitive, but the lack of ankles is an egregious mistake.
4. Here we substitute the new roarin' VC141 Chewbacca, as he signals those gathered to face front.
5. Dodonna is a very dated figure, but at least he exists. Somewhere, Bob Hudsol is weeping.
6. The medals have been awarded.
7. While this C-3PO is actually specific to ROTJ (straight abdomen wires), the vac-metallized finish makes it perfect for showcasing the plating in all its glory. Hasbro finally gave us a worthy TVC version of R2 that is squeaky clean.
8. Here's your default setup. Notice the shameful gap between Threepio and Artoo. THAT'S WHERE BOB HUDSOL GOES!
Action Figures/Items Used:
The following figures were used in the above photos. These figures represent what the Bantha Skull staff
considers as the best version of the respective characters. Click through on the following entries
to go to that figure's full gallery. If that figure was part of a multi-pack, you will be brought to
the gallery for just that figure. From there you can click through to the parent set.
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Name: Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2) [2024]
Definitive?: Definitive
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Notes:
-The most important character that needs an upgrade here is Han Solo, since he's not properly dressed in his fancy Yavin Ceremony duds (sleeves down / collar buttoned).
-General Jan Dodonna could certainly use an upgrade as well.
-The Rebel Honor Guard is a pretty good figure, but the wide stance is a bit limiting. It's doubtful we'll get figures like this or the Rebel Ground Crew anytime soon.
-The most important character that needs an upgrade here is Han Solo, since he's not properly dressed in his fancy Yavin Ceremony duds (sleeves down / collar buttoned).
-General Jan Dodonna could certainly use an upgrade as well.
-The Rebel Honor Guard is a pretty good figure, but the wide stance is a bit limiting. It's doubtful we'll get figures like this or the Rebel Ground Crew anytime soon.
The Missing:
These are characters that belong in this scene for which Hasbro has never made a figure. These characters are all
featured in our Unproduced Character Guide which we
have affectionately nicknamed Missing In Action Figure or M.I.A.F. for short. Clicking
through on the following entries will bring you to the M.I.A.F. entry for that character.
Bob Hudsol would essentially complete the scene. The other figures are not nearly as important, and the generic Rebel honor guard and ground crew can be used as stand ins.