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Galactic Hunter: Best of 2010 and Year In Review

By Mike — Friday, December 31, 2010

2010 was a landmark year celebrating the 30th Anniversary of what many consider to be the best Star Wars film made, The Empire Strikes Back. For Hasbro action figure collectors, it presented a mixed bag of peaks and valleys as the year progressed. Toy Fair got things started with this year's BMF, the AT-AT, and the announcement of the new Vintage Collection and its fantastic retro style Kenner packaging.

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,447

By Adam Pawlus — Thursday, December 30, 2010

While you're at Wal-Mart looking for Jabba, you might see Matchstick in some of their exclusive DVD figure 2-packs.  It's a good figure with a distinctive design, so it wouldn't kill you to pick him up to pilot your vehicles.  Or would it?  (It wouldn't.)  Read on!

Jabba Exclusive Back at Wal-Mart (Again), on Clearance

By Adam Pawlus — Wednesday, December 29, 2010

If you missed Jabba the Hutt this year, which was an elusive exclusive, you've potentially got a second chance to get one while proving the old saying "good things come to those who wait."  The exclusive is showing up again at some locations, generally scanning at $19.00 even, although sometimes the shelf tag says $26.00.  Previously, it was closer to $35, so why not go take a look and get one now?  It's certainly worth the $19 for Oola and Jabba alone.

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,446

By Adam Pawlus — Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Standing in front of one of the rollercoaster rides of 2010, the Gamorrean Guard is one of those must-buy figures from the year. You got one by now, right?  If not, go get one.  Then, after you've done that, you can read on!

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,445

By Adam Pawlus — Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Oh, I do love the Jawa action figures.  This guy is part of a 2-pack of great cartoon-style figures, one of too few aliens to appear in the TV-focused action figure line.  And it's still cheap, too!  Is it worth grabbing?  Read on!

Image Bank: SL20 Battle Droids

By Mike — Monday, December 27, 2010

Originally released last year for Target's Geonosis Arena sets, these red Battle Droids, one being a commander, are prime for the army building. Look out for a correction to a smaller size for the eyes by Hasbro for better accuracy. 

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,444

By Adam Pawlus — Monday, December 27, 2010

As we wrap up 2010, let's look at one of the first figures from 2000-- it's the very first R2-B1!  Made with a chrome dome and only two legs, this figure wasn't exactly a step forward but it sure was colorful.  Is it worth snagging?  Read on!

Target Post-Christmas Clearance Started Early

By Adam Pawlus — Friday, December 24, 2010

If you're in the market for Target's Hasbro Star Wars exclusives from October and November, remaining inventory is half price.  I saw several of the Vintage 9-packs for $24.98, and other items remained-- while the stores are closed now, this should give you something to hunt for on Sunday.  Don't forget, the Cad Bane/IG-86 2-pack has a unique deco on the droid!  Merry Christmas!

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Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,443

By Adam Pawlus — Friday, December 24, 2010

Oh, what a difference ten years makes.  There was a time where Han Solo (Stormtrooper Disguise) was an unbelievably big deal-- first as a mail-in, than as this store exclusive.  Today?  Worthless.   It's still a nice figure though-- read on!

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,442

By Adam Pawlus — Thursday, December 23, 2010

Is this Darth Maul the best so far?  Maybe!  It's certainly the best at sitting, and it's easily the best toy one so far.  There's still room for improvement, but this 1999 release is so good, Hasbro still has it in circulation today.  Read on!

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,441

By Adam Pawlus — Wednesday, December 22, 2010

If you like black repaints, and evidence says you do, this Omega Squad Commando figure is just the thing for you.  Based largely on the Boss design, he's black now... with no real color other than some silvers and greys.  Fancy!  Need it?  Yes.  Read on!

Ad: Star Wars Vintage Wave 5 at Entertainment Earth

By Adam Pawlus — Wednesday, December 22, 2010

UPDATE: URL Corrected Ad: Vintage continues with the Star Wars Action Figures Vintage Wave 5 Case!   New figures include Luke, Han, a Stormtrooper, and  a few others spanning the saga. Pre-orders are expected to ship in early 2011, click through for pricing and the assortment!

Image Bank: SL19 501st Legion Trooper

By Mike — Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Vader's crack unit gets repacked again for Saga Legends 2010 after being released for The 30th Anniversary Collection Saga Legends assortment from 2007. Again, the body of the ROTS super-articulated Clone Trooper (III-41) from 2005 is used and applied with the distinct markings of the 501st Legion. Win all around.

Image Bank: SL18 Chewbacca

By Mike — Tuesday, December 21, 2010

While the head sculpt is "New Hope" Chewie, being originally released as part of the 2005 Early Bird Kit promotion, Hasbro spattered some slightly distinguishing paint apps for the Hoth treatment. The body itself, with its awesome sculpt and mostly masterfully hidden articulation, not to mention the almost perfect scale, originated from VOTC Chewie in 2004. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Just repaint it. It certainly applies here.

Image Bank: SL17 C-3PO

By Mike — Tuesday, December 21, 2010

SL17 C-3PO is a repack of The Saga Collection release from 2006 featuring the golden deity on his Ewok throne. The vac metal is quite striking and perhaps too clean on this figure, but the overall result is good and true to that particular scene from Return of the Jedi. Would an Ewok fire spit Han and Luke be too much too ask from Hasbro? Probably.