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Figure of the Day: Day 635<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/31\/2008 8:54:32 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Believe it or not, the 2007 McQuarrie Concept figures weren\'t the first produced in the modern toy line. Kenner cranked out three nifty vehicles with figures in 1998 including this Airspeeder Pilot<\/b>. He\'s pretty tall, but once you get past that you should note that the figure has a solid sculpt and a top-notch paint job, especially in the face. So how many can I put you down for? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 634<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/30\/2008 7:28:53 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Today in Figure of the Day we shift our focus to a mighty beast! The dinosaur-like Ronto<\/b> came out in 1997 and was packaged with a Jawa. It\'s been pretty much off the market since the assortment dried up around 2000, but you can still get them on the collector\'s market. Should you? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 633<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/29\/2008 7:57:29 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
It didn\'t sell too well in 2006, but people just freaking love Greedo<\/b>. In today\'s Figure of the Day, we look at the arguably best-ever version of the figure. He\'s got a holster, loads of articulation, and a nice big head. What more could you ask for? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 632<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/28\/2008 9:42:08 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Today in Figure of the Day, we look at the 2004 re-release of the B\'Omarr Monk<\/b>. This one had additional damage markings and a red \"goo\" in the jar, which made for a significantly different appearance from its ancestor. As part of a nifty pack of aliens, would you believe it\'s worth picking up anyway? Well, it is. Read on for more!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 631<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/27\/2008 1:53:51 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Today\'s Figure of the Day looks at one of the fan-favorites of 2007, the Pre-Cyborg Grievous<\/b>. He was tall, had a lot of gear, and was a real pain in the neck to find. Even though he didn\'t make a heck of a lot of appearances in this form, he looks awesome. Should you go through the trouble to get one if you haven\'t already? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 630<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/26\/2008 2:56:43 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Kaboom! Today\'s Figure of the Day looks at one of several firing-arm Destroyer Droid<\/b> action figures! On the bright side, the head looks good. On the not-as-bright side, the arms look funky. Is the end result worth snagging? Read on, and find out!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 629<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/25\/2008 7:50:15 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Around 2004, Hasbro really started their A-game when it came to making the best possible figures. In today\'s Figure of the Day, we look at one of their first attempts at a super-cool Darth Vader<\/b> with this vintage release! He can wear his lightsaber on his belt, and has ball-jointed knees. This was pretty spiffy for 2004, but haven\'t we seen figures that sport more bells and whistles by now? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 628<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/24\/2008 8:18:34 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
One of the most requested characters from the Kenner relaunch of Star Wars<\/i> was Grand Moff Tarkin<\/b>, and in today\'s Figure of the Day we look at his very first plastic incarnation. Despite being over 10 years old, this figure holds up pretty well. How well? Well, you\'re just going to have to read on. Well, well.<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 627<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/23\/2008 7:05:43 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Today, we\'ve got another Creature Feature in Figure of the Day! This time it\'s the 2003 Toys \"R\" Us Exclusive Tauntaun<\/b>, which was notable because it dropped the \"running\" mechanism in favor of a new attempt at the classic split belly. Oh, and it has new deco. How did it turn out? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 626<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/22\/2008 9:25:15 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Today in Figure of the Day, we look at Luke Skywalker<\/b> in his first-ever deluxe incarnation. This one is notable because it tweaked an existing figure and gave it a new vehicle-- a Desert Sport Skiff. While not too fancy, the vehicle looked almost like a lost release from the never-realized 1986 line of toys, as it fits right in with the increasingly diminished size of mini-rigs as the line went forward. As a toy from 1996, could this toy possibly be worth a moment of your time in 2008? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 625<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/21\/2008 12:41:08 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Today\'s Figure of the Day is a former Wal-Mart exclusive. Actually, it was pretty hard to get. This Han Solo<\/b> in Stormtrooper disguise was part of a Trash Compactor screen scene that was overpriced and underarticulated. Despite being one of the worst values thrust upon us outside individually carded figure exclusives, it\'s pretty popular. So hot, in fact, it was almost reissued in 2004. Could this figure possibly be worth the hype? Sort of. Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 624<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/20\/2008 9:06:50 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
We picked a blast from the past in today\'s Figure of the Day with Kenner\'s Captain Piett<\/b>. As one of many long-requested Imperials, Kenner delivered a good figure with a decent likeness. But that was in 1998-- how does he hold up today? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 623<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/19\/2008 10:14:37 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
While we approach a new Toy Fair, my thoughts drift back to 2005 when Gentle Giant gave out this nifty Boba Fett<\/b> Bust-Ups kit. It\'s pretty hardcore, a fine example of how a company can take a small-sized collectible and make it look supremely expensive. Is it worth the few bucks? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 622<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/18\/2008 10:32:17 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
While nowhere near as controversial as a German convention exclusive, this Darth Vader<\/b> brings all the fun of painful surgery home. With an operating table, restraints, and a bunch of cybernetic parts, you too can rebuild this warlord-in-the-making. Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 621<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/17\/2008 3:01:08 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Today in Figure of the Day, we look at a figure that broke new ground and disappointed many all at once. Luke Skywalker<\/b> had been done many times before, but not with cloth bits and added hip articulation. How did it turn out? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 620<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/16\/2008 8:26:16 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
She\'s quite a handsome woman. In today\'s Figure of the Day, we look at the Secret Ceremony Padme Amidala<\/b> figure. She isn\'t much to look at. Honestly, she isn\'t. What does the apple of Anakin\'s eye have to offer you as a collectible toy figure? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 619<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/15\/2008 7:31:27 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Today in Figure of the Day, we look at least year\'s General Veers<\/b>. He\'s great. He has removable armor, decent articulation, and a great sculpt. So should you go out and get one? Yes. Read on anyway.<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 618<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/14\/2008 7:28:11 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Today in Figure of the Day, we shift over to a category we haven\'t look at much-- LEGO. Specifically, the Clone V-Wing Pilot<\/b> from a couple of years ago. After a couple of decades, the standard LEGO figure is pretty much the same as always, but they did add some nifty deco and twists to keep them interesting. So why should you get this unique pilot, with its face-covering helmet and all? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 617<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/13\/2008 10:14:21 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Want a look at something interesting that you probably don\'t have? Sure ya do. In Figure of the Day today, we look at the Disney park exclusive Darth Mash<\/b>. Yup, that\'s right-- Darth Maul as a potato. How did it turn out? Should you get one? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 616<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/12\/2008 6:08:27 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Today in Figure of the Day, we invoke the recently added \"other stuff\" clause with a look at this Darth Stewie Character Key<\/b>. It\'s not a toy, it\'s not a figure, what it is, is low-cost animation art. Also, it\'s like Dark Helmet, but not. (What the heck happened with that Spaceballs cartoon anyway? But I digress.) So just what is this thing, and do you need one? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 615<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/11\/2008 7:19:29 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Behold the very first Commander Cody<\/b> figure from Hasbro! It\'s an Unleashed mini-figure and the subject of today\'s Figure of the Day. With four points of articulation, is this a prized toy worth picking up or a glorified Happy Meal figure? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 614<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/10\/2008 7:47:13 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Today\'s Figure of the Day is a real creature feature. It\'s the Opee<\/b>, or as some may have called it, the love child of a crab, the rancor monster, and a fish. It\'s a really slick toy, with big chomping jaws, fantastic texture, and durable construction. At the same time, though, it\'s a little small when you consider the Opee in the movie could eat a submarine. Does size matter? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 613<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/9\/2008 8:34:39 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
We promised \"other stuff\" and in today\'s Figure of the Day, we deliver! We look at the awesome blue A-Wing Starfighter<\/b> from Hasbro\'s Titanium Series line. Did you know this is more or less how it looked in Ralph McQuarrie\'s paintings? \'tis a shame Hasbro hasn\'t made a full-size one yet, but how does the mini version look? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 612<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/8\/2008 7:30:06 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Some fans waited 30 years for this figure. Others have no idea who he is. No matter where you fall, there\'s no doubt that Biggs Darklighter<\/b> was a happy release in 2007, be it because you wanted one, or you wanted to hear others stop asking for it. What did we think? Read on in today\'s Figure of the Day!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 611<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/7\/2008 9:41:12 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Today in Figure of the Day, we look at another Galactic Heroes release. Hopefully you\'ll actually be interested in this one. General Grievous<\/b> came out in 2005 as part of the onslaught of Revenge of the Sith<\/i> merchandising, and has since faded out of circulation. He\'s coming back, sure-- but while we wait, he\'s a popular little fellow on eBay. What\'s the fuss over? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Start Saving, Falcon Fans<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/6\/2008 9:42:50 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Got one and a half benjamins sitting around? If not, we suggest you consider giving up soda, carpooling, and reusing tissues because Jedi Defender<\/a> has a report of a $150 Millennium Falcon<\/i> toy coming... eventually. Click through for the full story and if it\'s legit, you might as well start saving now.<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 610<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/6\/2008 6:49:40 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Before Hasbro thrilled the collecting world with its whole suite of McQuarrie Concept figures, it kick-started the whole line off with a repaint of the 2003 Stormtrooper<\/b> figure. With better deco (and missing the nifty display stand), the figure was a strong seller in many markets and some fans claim to have never seen it in the wild. Want to know what all the fuss is over? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 609<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/5\/2008 5:54:01 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Too much of a good thing? We look at another astromech droid today, this time the 2007 \"Endor Wave\" edition of R2-D2<\/b>. It\'s the same mold we\'ve been given since 2004, except this time it\'s missing<\/i> the very appropriate Endor-specific accessories from its first release. The stretcher is cool, though-- but how\'s the rest of it? Could this be worth another seven bucks? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 608<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/4\/2008 9:03:14 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
Today in Figure of the Day, we look at another elusive astromech droid. This R2-D2<\/b> from Galactic Heroes was a bit of a challenge to find in 2005 when it first came out, and it hasn\'t been in regular rotation since. He has nifty booster rockets, but is it worth tracking this one down just because of that one unique feature? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 607<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/3\/2008 9:26:37 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
What happens when Hasbro takes a fan-requested repaint, makes it an exclusive, and it turns out to be awesome? That\'d be R4-M6<\/b>, one of many Mace Windu-specific purple Star Wars<\/i> items from Hasbro. Not only does he have three styles of clone and a ship, but he\'s got a fancy-pants astromech droid too! How did it turn out? Read on!<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 606<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/2\/2008 8:11:01 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
There were a lot of unique sub-collections in 2007, but few were as popular as the McQuarrie Concept series. This R2-D2<\/b> figure was part of the series, and a convention exclusive. While it looks like some of the conceptual drawings, it doesn\'t seem exactly like the droid shown on the painting-- or at least, I don\'t think it\'s as close as it could be. It\'s plenty good, though, and fun to futz with-- read on to find out if you should still get one considering it\'s still widely available at the initial asking price of $19.99.<\/span> <\/a>
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Figure of the Day: Day 605<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span>
1\/1\/2008 12:59:11 PM<\/span> | Reported by Adam<\/a><\/span>
New year, new direction! By popular demand, we\'re expanding Figure of the Day to incorporate other toys and collectibles from the entire saga. While our focus will be primarily remain in action figures, we would be bad reporters if we didn\'t pause and highlight awesome items like Jabba the Hutt<\/b> from Galactic Heroes. He\'s a great way to start off a new year, and he may be Hasbro\'s best-ever Jabba the Hutt! To find out for yourself, you\'ll just have to read on.<\/span> <\/a>
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