Research Droids Reviews Season 14
Do you remember the scene from “Misery” when Annie Wilkes exclaimed “He didn’t get out of the cockadoodie car!”? That’s about where we are with the Walmart exclusive Imperial Gunner figure from The Vintage Collection. Apparently, Hasbro believes they can pull the wool over longtime TVC collectors’ eyes so they can pass off an old figure from a Disney Star Wars source as an OT character when it’s entirely inaccurate! (more….)
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Glory, hallelujah! It’s another George Lucas-era masculine male O96 figure! Check out the astounding Bespin Security Guard (Isdam Edian) action figure. It will bring a tear to your eye. (more….)
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It’s another O96! Check out ARTOO-DETOO (R2-D2), complete with classic nameplate typo and stunning card art with The Empire Strikes Back entertainment logo. Oh yeah, and the figure? Well, it sucks! (more….)
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FINALLY! It only took 18 years, but Hasbro stepped-up to give us a proper STAR WARS Stormtrooper for The Vintage Collection. The wait started in 2004. Folks, we now have our definitive A New Hope Stormtrooper action figure. See why you won’t want to miss this one! (more….)
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The Princess Leia Organa figure in The Black Series [Publishing Program] line is better than you think. . And it comes with more accessories than some “deluxe” figures. (Remember that scam?) (more….)
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The Din Djarin (Morak) figure in The Vintage Collection is mostly reused parts, but you shouldn’t let that fool you. It’s an excellent action figure. (more….)
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Disney created the R3-T2/NED-B/Viper Probe Droid/1-JAC Droid Factory set to support the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series. How well does it hold up? (more….)
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Hasbro is trying to pass off another 6-inch basic figure as a “deluxe” figure with the Dark Trooper. But it’s a nice action figure! (more….)
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Did you ever think we’d see an Infinities Darth Vader in the 6-inch scale? What we need most is an updated super-articulated 3.75-inch version! (more….)
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The 332nd Ahsoka’s Clone Trooper shoots right to the top of our The Vintage Collection category list. Hasbro made us wait WAY TOO LONG for this 501st Legion variation, but at least it’s here now. (more….)
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We’ve received three distinct characters within six months, all using the same tooling. The latest is the Mandalorian Death Watch Airborne Trooper. It’s pretty cool. (more….)
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We get another army-builder in the Imperial Stormtrooper (Nevarro Cantina) Deluxe set from Walmart. (more….)
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The Vintage Collection Bespin Security Guard (Helder Spinoza) is the best figure of 2022, and we say that knowing it has imperfections and is 50% reused parts. And it’s hard to believe we waited 42 years for the FIRST modern counterpart to the classic 1980 The Empire Strikes Back vintage Kenner release. It’s like waiting for a new ABBA record. But it’s finally here, and it’s divine. (more….)
Thank you for reading Research Droids Reviews: Season 14!
Tags: Battle Of Hoth, Bespin, Bespin Security Guard, Bespin Security Guard (Helder Spinoza), Cloud City, Cloud City Wing Guard, Hasbro, Helder Spinoza, Kenner, Pedar Solardo, The Empire Strikes Back, The Ninety Six, The Vintage Collection, Walmart Exclusive
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We reference a classic Seinfeld episode as an analogy to how we feel about another ARC Trooper release, this time ARC Trooper Jesse. (more….)
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There is a backup plan for those who missed out or will miss out on The Vintage Collection Walmart exclusive “Star Wars” Stormtrooper. And it comes in the form of the Heavy Assault Stormtrooper figure. It’s an upgraded stormtrooper with extra gear. (more….)
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Today you’ll get a fascinating history lesson. Hopefully, you’ll also shed a tear of joy with us for the glorious release of the definitive The Vintage Collection Stormtrooper Commander. After years of Hasbro’s abuse, they finally make things right with longtime collectors. (more….)
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Separated by only 30 days, The Vintage Collection Mandalorian Super Commando Captain arrives after its base figure by mere moments. Find out how it compares. (more….)
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Did you know The Vintage Collection Figrin D’an is like 75% reused parts? You didn’t expect that, did you? We didn’t either. We broke this figure down by “the good,” “the bad,” and “the ugly.” You’ll not want to miss this review today. (more….)
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It’s not accurate, but maybe you care. Check out the Black Krrsantan 6-inch figure in the “Publishing Program” sub-line of The Black Series 6-inch collection. (more….)
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Yikes! What happened to the Retro Collection Reva (Third Sister) action figure? It doesn’t look great. (more….)
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Many Fifth Brother action figures have been produced through the years, including a “shampoo bottle.” But check out the Retro Collection version. It’s pretty cool. (more….)
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Only some characters are worthy of soft goods in the Retro Collection. Check out the Grand Inquisitor. Hopefully, the super-articulated version isn’t far behind. (more….)
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Why didn’t Hasbro produce the Retro Collection’s NED-B figure for The Vintage Collection first? And where is the character’s droid blaster? (more….)
Thank you for reading Research Droids Reviews: Season 14!
Tags: 3.75-inch 5POA, Disney, Disney Star Wars, Hasbro, Kenner, Loader Droid, NED-B, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Retro Collection
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