Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Taym Dren-Garen (The Vintage Collection). I can't believe he exists, either - the retool (!) looks just like the human actor (!!) and it's a great addition to that shelf of minor characters that has been growing very slowly over the past decades. Also he's long sold out... but a good figure, if you can find one. Read on!

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Anakin Skywalker (The Retro Collection). This one came out last year, and is very similar to the old Kenner figures minus the pose and texture. But it's close - and I like the format enough to say consider getting it anyway. Read on!

This week in Star Wars Q&A - Production runs? Are they getting bigger, smaller, or do we even know? What's up with kid toy erasure?

Also, a few Toy Fair ramblings. Don't forget you can send in new questions.

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Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Anakin Skywalker (Flashback/Dream Sequence, The Vintage Collection). It's a pretty good figure - and something of an improvement over the "realistic" take on the costume from over a decade ago. You can see how far sculpting and painting have come in 13 years, but your memory of the old one might be that it's fine, and therefore, not worth replacing. If you got $17 to burn this is a pretty nice figure, though. Read on!

Target added the Star Wars Retro Collection Star Wars: A New Hope Figure Multipack. According to the page, this set is due around April 27 - that's over 50 days from today, and your card won't be charged until then so technically you're not yet buying it.



The set includes a Sandtrooper, Luke Skywalker (Yavin), Rebel Fleet Trooper, han Solo (Imperial Stormtrooper Outfit), Walrus Man, and Dr. Evazan. I'm kind of surprised they didn't use one of the older names like Dr. Cornelius or Roofoo. Anyway, pre-orders are open and the set is $59.99 for six figures.

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Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Dedra Meero (The Vintage Collection). This is a good figure and should tie nicely into Andor, should she still be available when it airs. The articulation is good, the sculpting is nice, and she doesn't look too much like any other ISB agents you may already own. Read on!

This week in Star Wars Q&A - New Nute? Not hopeful. How do factories paint their figures? Well...

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Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Fennec Shand (The Retro Collection). I had her on my desk for months and thought I wrote the review - well, let's correct that! Here she is, and you might even find her at Ross for cheap. This wave never hit big box stores, which is a shame because they're all very good figures. Her removable helmet reminds me a lot of the old Boushh. Read on!

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: HK-87 Assassin Droid (Arcana, The Vintage Collection). While a redeco, it also loses an accessory from the previous release - there's no blaster this time. But it's still an awesome droid based on 20th-century concept art, so you're probably going to be glad that you got one. Read on!

This week in Star Wars Q&A - Mold Wear and Tear - is such a thing even possible? And the alleged end of 12-inch figure - sometimes people don't show up to the party.

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Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Mae (Assassin, The Retro Collection). This figure answers the question "Does Hasbro still got it?" with a "Yes." She has optional masks, a cloth cloak, two daggers, incredible costume deco, an amazing likeness, and a well separately molded hair piece. Given the size Hasbro is working with I'd say this figure is as good as the modern era can be expected to get - and you might, maybe, find her in a store near you as The Acolyte stuff has been slower to move. If you see her, you should give this figure a look - it's good. Read on!

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Mace Windu (The Retro Collection). While smoother than actual Kenner toys, this recent-ish release does look pretty cool with his cloak and purple lightsaber. Read on!

This week in Star Wars Q&A - Tonnika stories! Why did Hasbro say "no" for years and finally deliver? ...would you believe I don't know? And Kid Stuff - you should give it a shot!

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I'm cobbling together some stuff for a possible feature on 3D printing parts for newbies (like me) so if you have any questions - or things you want to make sure get shared - send those my way too.

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