These Two Big Accessories Would Be Good Repack Candidates For The Deluxe Line

Posted by Chris on 07/01/22 at 07:05 AM Category: Vintage Collection

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Thank the maker that after nearly two years, I'm finally unpacking my collection and setting it back up. Don't ever move, kids. It's stupid. This process is allowing me to appreciate parts of my collection that I had taken for granted prior to tucking everything away in boxes. While my first loves will always be the BMF's, Barges, AT-AT's and Imperial Shuttles of the 3.75" collecting world, some of the smaller tchotchkes are equally important to world building. There are two previously released accessories to which I think fans would love to get easier access, and the new Vintage Collection Deluxe platform is the perfect vehicle.

Hoth Tactical Screen

This was released in 2003's "Saga" Ultra line as General Rieekan with Hoth Tactical Screen. Unless my memory is failing me, which is an admitted possibility, it has never been re-released. There are multiple such tactical screens seen in the Echo Base control room, so even fans who already have this item would be keen to pick up a second or third. As far as a pack in figure, I would suggest repacking 2014's Black Series 3.75" #23 - Toryn Farr. That figure could really use some cleaner Photo Real paint applications. If Hasbro could work in a chair, it would be a home run. No joking: there aren't enough chairs in the 3.75" line.

Moisture Vaporator

Amazingly, this was originally released as an accessory in the basic figure line with 2007's Thirtieth Anniversary Collection 30-18 - Luke Skywalker figure. It was then re-released the following year in the Legacy Collection Disturbance at the Lars Homestead battle pack. Given the fact that everything returns to Tatooine, this accessory needs to get back in collectors' hands. It's a great little touch that spices up a display. I would pack it with a repaint of 2008's BD46 - Owen Lars with a new head sculpt under the Obi-Wan Kenobi banner.

Are there any other previously released big accessories that need to be re-released? I'm sure I'm forgetting some, but keep in mind that they need to fit into the current Deluxe expression, which has modest package depth of 1.75", so nothing too crazy.