Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Anakin Skywalker (Cape, The Vintage Collection). It's pretty much the same as a figure we got about a year ago, except this one comes in a boxed set and has an added cape. Is it worth the upcharge for a cape? Ask your completism. It's a perfectly nice figure, but I do worry a bit about the longevity of the elastic bands around his arms that secure the cape in place. Read on!

So what's new?  Figures! No ships, playsets, or prop items were shown.

The Vintage Collection added Labria (last released around 2007), Garindan (last redone in 2006), Chalmun (new, never even in the movies), and Arleil Schhous (the Wolfman from the HasLab that didn't hit its last goal.) This set is a ShopDisney/Pulse exclusive launching January 28.

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Ahsoka Tano (Force Masters / Epic World of Action). This figure is in Target now as part of a Force Masters multi-pack, which gives new and existing figures "Force" deco. Sure, it's a little silly to give Ahsoka Force lightning on her gloves and lightsabers, but it does look cool and seems in the spirit with the weirdness we used to get from lines from Kenner and Hasbro. The base figure is good, the added deco makes her different from the previous release, and presumably this set will be gone before Ahsoka Season 2 comes out. Grab her now! Read on!

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi (The Vintage Collection). We've had a few versions of this character as a figure in the past 20 years, which continue to show that it can be a struggle to make a good, tiny bathrobe for your action figures. The head sculpt is good, the inner robes are surprisingly great. The big brown robe is still a little bulky, hangs oddly, and for some reason has a sewn-down hood. Other than face deco, the 2017 ForceLink figure offers a better hood-up experience with superior sleeves. This new Kenobi is a big improvement over many previous cloth robe versions, but it doesn't feel like the Final Form for the character at 3 3/4-inches. There's still room for improvement. Read on!

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Force Ghost Yoda (Force Masters / Epic World of Action). He has no accessories and no paint other than the eyes, but this is a striking figure. The clear blue has a nice shine to it, with decent articulation for a kid's Yoda. It would be nice to have a cane or some other accessory. You've seen other dead versions of Yoda, but this one is probably the Smurfiest. Read on!

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Snowtrooper (The Vintage Collection). It's the best one yet - no surprise there. It's sold in a four-pack, or a typical cardback. But here's the weird thing - I've never seen it in a big box store. I can get plenty of Lando, or The Acolyte figures, maybe a Cobb Vanth or other characters. But for some reason, they decided not to put this nicely-articulated best-yet take on The Empire Strikes Back's most distinctive trooper in places where you can easily buy one, or two, or thirty. I'd recommend adding it to your squad if you can find it. Read on!

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Obi-Wan Kenobi (Force Masters / Epic World of Action). Still at a Target near you, this is the one figure in the set that gets you a lot of new parts. He shares a few elements with the bike figure you also don't have, but he's mostly new and has lightning on his hands for some reason. That aide, it's still a ver good figure. The 5-pack exclusive is a decent deal at regular price, and is $29.74-ish on sale today - and may be cheaper in a week or two. Be sure to snag it before it vanishes, it's neat. Read on!

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Wuher (2025 - The Vintage Collection). I was happy with the old one from 2000, but this one is better. If we never got this update with the HasLab Cantina, I'd still have been happy with the 25-year-old release - but wow. Painted chest hair. Facial bruising. Bags under the eyes. A separately molded hair piece. Incredible articulation. And, for some reason, an alternate hand which adds no actual functionality since his regular mitts can hold glasses just fine. He's got a blaster too. I'd say "get this one" but that ship has theoretically sailed unless you're going to the Bay of E. Read on!

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Snaggletooth (Cantina Adventure Set - The Vintage Collection). A more or less modern mold painted to look like the very first Sears exclusive Star Wars figure! This guy has a blaster, three other figures, and a diorama - and the price is pretty fair for what you get in the box. The boots are molded in silver (rather than painted) plus he has pale skin and that thin red smile. It's distinctive, and you should probably buy two. Read on!

It's time! And you know what for.

The Retro Collection Dump has been updated, now that we have confirmation that Garindan's shawl/hood is a cloth part.   My many lists and tallies have been updated to reflect Garindan, CZ-3, and R4-M9 reveals. 

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Unnecessary commentary? Why sure!   Here's the TLDR on the 30 minute stream.

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Obi-Wan Kenobi (Blue Tech Speeder Bike / Epic World of Action). I've never seen this in a store - but you can get it online. The bike is a nifty new mold with swing-out wings, rolling wheels, and a firing rocket. Obi-Wan is a mix of unique parts and elements shared with other figures - and a great head sculpt for a kid item. If you can find it for a fair price, especially at or under $20, get it. Read on!

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Chewbacca (2025 - The Vintage Collection) . It's the new one, but it's also made up of a lot of parts from the 2004 figure still. They did a great job back then, but I'd also love to see what a 100%-new figure might look like. This one can sit a little better, and the head paint is good - but the bandolier might get in the way of hanging out on a chair in your Cantina if you don't angle him right. Read on!

At Target: their exclusive Star Wars Epic World of Action Force Masters Pack is down to $24.49.  These guys never all appear in the same movie or TV show, but the figures have unique acessories or deco.   

For fans of 6-inch kid stuff, the Star Wars Galactic Good vs. Evil 6" Action Figure Set - 5pk( Target Exclusive) with Obi-Wan Kenobi is down to $17.49.