Tag Archives: Galactic Empire
Posted by Paul on November 2, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Check out the Jetpack Trooper from The Vintage Collection. It looks pretty sweet. See it in our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)
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Posted by Paul on October 27, 2024 at 11:51 PM
The Black Series [Phase IV] Darth Sidious uses some existing parts, but has a lot of newness. It turned out better than we had anticipated. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)
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Posted by Paul on June 30, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Throw away your VC93 Darth Vader figure! It’s officially obsolete! Hasbro gave longtime collectors a gift with the updated and upgraded Darth Vader figure based on Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. It’s an absolute must-have action figure. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today (more….)
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Posted by Paul on March 7, 2024 at 11:53 PM
The Black Series [Anniversary Collection] Emperor’s Royal Guard & TIE Fighter Pilot two-pack celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Return of The Jedi. or does it? (more….)
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Tags: 6-inch The Black Series Action Figures, Battle Of Endor, Emperor's Royal Guard, Emperor's Royal Guard & TIE Fighter Pilot (Carbonized), Galactic Empire, Imperial TIE Fighter Pilot, Return Of The Jedi 40, Star Wars 40th Anniversary, Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi, The Black Series [Anniversary Collection], TIE Fighter Pilot, TIE Pilot
Posted by Paul on December 30, 2023 at 10:53 PM
There probably isn’t a bigger rip-off for 2023 in The Vintage Collection than the Fan Channel exclusive AT-ST & Chewbacca. We’re grateful we got our sample during the Best Buy blowout. (more….)
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Tags: 3.75-inch Super-Articulated, All Terrain Scout Transport, AT-ST & Chewbacca, Battle Of Endor, Chicken Walker, Fan Channel Exclusive, Galactic Empire, Hasbro, Kenner, Rebel Alliance, Scout Walker, The Vintage Collection, Wookiee
Posted by Paul on November 28, 2023 at 6:45 AM
The Darth Vader (Duel’s End) figure from The Black Series line turned out excellently. But is it as good as The Vintage Collection version? (more….)
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Posted by Paul on November 22, 2023 at 10:59 PM
Hasbro released a stunning set of Imperial Officers in The Vintage Collection through their Builder Packs assortment. It turned out well. (more….)
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Tags: 3.75-inch Super-Articulated, Admiral Conan Antonio Motti, Admiral Firmus Piett, Admiral Motti, Admiral Piett, Builder Packs, Captain Firmus Piett, Death Star, Galactic Empire, Hasbro Pulse Exclusive, Imperial Officers, Shop Disney Exclusive, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, The Vintage Collection
Posted by Paul on November 13, 2023 at 3:02 AM
The Director Orson Krennic figure from The Vintage Collection is from a wave where the packaging changes for the better (reminiscent of when collecting was a happy time). Oh, and the figure is good too! (more….)
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Posted by Paul on November 2, 2023 at 10:32 PM
The Black Series [Return Of The Jedi 40] Stormtrooper figure is not screen-accurate. But it’s a nice figure nonetheless. (more….)
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Posted by Paul on November 1, 2023 at 10:53 PM
The Black Series [Return Of The Jedi 40] Darth Vader figure has a major design flaw. We can’t believe this slipped by Hasbro’s quality control. (more….)
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Posted by Paul on October 29, 2023 at 11:38 PM
The Emperor’s Royal Guard figure is just another repack but still looks fantastic after nearly six years. (more….)
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Tags: 6-inch The Black Series Action Figures, Battle Of Endor, Crimson Empire, Death Star II, Emperor's Royal Guard, Galactic Empire, Hasbro, Imperial Royal Guard, Kenner, Red Guard, Return Of The Jedi 40, Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi, The Black Series [ROTJ40]
Posted by Paul on October 27, 2023 at 10:29 PM
Hasbro released The Emperor figure as part of The Black Series [Return Of The Jedi 40] lineup. (more….)
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Posted by Paul on August 26, 2023 at 11:17 PM
We are looking at the newest wave of The Vintage Collection figures! First up is Moff Jerjerrod. Hasbro screwed up the nameplate, but the figure is awesome. However, you shouldn’t expect much new ground broken here. (more….)
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Tags: 3.75-inch Super-Articulated, Battle Of Endor, Galactic Empire, Hasbro, Imperial Officer, Kenner, Moff Jerjerrod, Return Of The Jedi 40, Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi, The Vintage Collection, Tiaan Jerjerrod
Posted by Paul on July 9, 2023 at 12:21 AM
He is here! We had to get through an awful Disney Star Wars character before Hasbro returned to basics to produce the definitive “Return Of The Jedi” Darth Vader (Death Star II) figure. It may not be perfect, but we’re giving it a perfect score. Find out why! (more….)
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Tags: 3.75-inch Super-Articulated, Anakin Skywalker, Battle Of Endor, Darth Vader, Darth Vader (Death Star II), Death Star II, Galactic Empire, Hasbro, Kenner, Return Of The Jedi, Return Of The Jedi 40th Anniversary, Sith Lord, Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi, The Vintage Collection
Posted by Chuck on June 16, 2023 at 4:05 PM
Up next is another Target exclusive The Black Series [Phase IV] figure from the Andor series: Imperial Officer (Ferrix) (A04). Click below to check out the complete Visual Guide for this figure. And, click here to read our review.
Posted by Paul on June 1, 2023 at 11:07 PM
The RC-1262 (Scorch) action figure is deceivingly nice-looking until you discover how off it is. Oh, and the price is laughable. The line is doomed. (more….)
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Posted by Chuck on April 5, 2023 at 3:45 PM
Our Credit Collection Visual Guide updates continue with the addition of Moff Gideon (Credit Collection). Click below for our full Visual Guide. Stop by and check out our review of this figure too.
Posted by Paul on March 23, 2023 at 10:41 PM
It’s our 4500th RDR today! And we’re celebrating that with a great product review! Wow. The Speeder Bike & Scout Trooper set is better than expected. See why you need this set. (more….)
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Posted in Research Droids Reviews Season 14
Tags: 3.75-inch Super-Articulated, Battle Of Endor, Biker Scout, Galactic Empire, Hasbro, Kenner, Return Of The Jedi, Return Of The Jedi 40th Anniversary, Scout Trooper, Speeder Bike, Speeder Bike & Scout Trooper, Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi, Vehicles
Posted by Paul on March 20, 2023 at 11:37 PM
Well, the Endor Bunker is released and comes with a cool interpretation of Nik Sant. The verdict is still out on this playset, but it’s better than we thought. (more….)
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Tags: 3.75-inch Super-Articulated, Battle Of Endor, Endor Bunker, Endor Rebel Commando (Scout Trooper Disguise), Galactic Empire, Hasbro, Kenner, Nik Sant, Playsets, Rebel Alliance, Rebel Commando, Return Of The Jedi 40th Anniversary, Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi, The Vintage Collection
Posted by Paul on March 17, 2023 at 11:16 PM
Here we go again. We get to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Return Of The Jedi with 5POA action figures. What the heck happened to the characters in this newest wave? Sheesh! Check out The Emperor in the Retro Collection line. (more….)
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Tags: 3.75-inch 5POA, Battle Of Endor, Death Star II, Emperor Palpatine, Galactic Empire, Hasbro, Kenner, Retro Collection, Return Of The Jedi, Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi, The Emperor
Posted by Paul on February 27, 2023 at 10:31 PM
It’s the 40th Anniversary of Return Of The Jedi! And the Biker Scout figure feels like salt in the wound. (more….)
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Tags: 6-inch The Black Series Action Figures, Battle Of Endor, Biker Scout, Galactic Empire, Hasbro, Kenner, Return Of The Jedi, Return Of The Jedi 40th Anniversary, Scout Trooper, Star Wars 40th Anniversary, Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi, The Black Series [Return of the Jedi 40]
Posted by Paul on February 7, 2023 at 12:02 AM
It’s not much more than a repaint (with some new tooling), but the Artillery Stormtrooper is one of the highlights, so far, in 2023. See why you’ll want this one. (more….)
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Posted by Chuck on February 4, 2023 at 7:30 PM
We have another The Black Series Visual Guide update from The Mandalorian, this time we are adding the Incinerator Trooper (TM03) to the Visual Guides. Click below to check him out! You can also check out our full review of this figure in our review database.
Posted by Chuck on January 21, 2023 at 6:45 PM
Our next The Black Series Visual Guide features the Artillery Stormtrooper (TM13). Click below for our full Visual Guide. Click here for our full review.
Posted by Chuck on January 18, 2023 at 7:30 PM
It’s time to start adding some Visual Guides for The Black Series [Phase IV]! Up first we are adding the Target exclusive Remnant Stormtrooper (TM09). Click below to check out the full Visual Guide, and Click here to read our full review.
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