This week we ask about the touchy issue of likeness; the future of the Battle Packs line; and updates/upgrades for a Silver Death Star Droid and a vintage-esque Death Squad Commander. What does Hasbro have to say? Read on to find out!

Galactic Hunter: We know that during the Power of the Force 2 era there were various attempts to get the original Darth Vader (Removable Helmet) just right, and the figure was sent back to the drawing board more than once. We know that the Power of the Force 2 Luke Skywalker (Ceremonial/New Likeness) was also revised. Are there any instances of this happening in the most recent (post-Episode II) era since the team has been so focused on accuracy? Can you give us any details and specifics about who/what was refined to improve its detail?

HASBRO: There is quite a bit of back and forth between the Hasbro design and sculpting team and Lucasfilm regarding likeness details. In some cases taking several submissions to get it juuuuust right.  The McQuarrie Boba Fett figure, images of which were released this week, is one example of a figure that underwent numerous revisions to get it just right, and it was a process that actually resulted in two heads; both the McQuarrie design and Joe Johnston-inspired design.  Both heads will now be packed in....a cool result from a somewhat protracted sculpting and approval process.

3¾" Battle Packs seem to be doing really well at retail (especially during this holiday season) and most of those "leaked" over the summer are already out, or coming soon. Is this segment meeting Hasbro's expectations, and can we expect more (general release) Battle Packs in 2007? Any hints as to what concepts or locales we can expect? (When can we expect images and information about the Ambush on Ilum Battle Pack? When is it expected to be at retail?)

HASBRO: The segment is doing very well and it will continue through spring '07 with remixes of the six packs for which details have been released.  As to whether this will continue throughout all of 2007, we have yet to decide, but we are considering it for a year-round product.

Galactic Hunter: Where do we stand on getting a Silver Death Star Droid (like the vintage Kenner line), a Death Squad Trooper (grey uniform), and an Imperial Officer in a black starched, pressed, and ironed uniform? The Silver Death Star Droid could just be a repaint and the Imperial Officer could have multiple heads... more bang for your buck. (From forumite mikect2000)

HASBRO: The Imperial Officer will be coming back based on the fans' choice voting, so he'll be our focus for now. The silver Death Star Droid is a good opportunity for a re-pack at some point, but first we'd bring back the black one, which did not make the fans' choice cut.  As for Death Squad Trooper, it would be an interesting re-paint at some point, but currently there are no plans for him.

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