Galactic Hunter's Star Wars Figure of the Day with Adam Pawlus

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,339: Imperial Remnant Stormtrooper (Replaced shin and shoulder, The Vintage Collection)

2026-04-28T01:00:00.000-07:00

IMPERIAL REMNANT STORMTROOPER (Shoretrooper Shin)
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Hasbro Pulse Exclusive 4-Pack
Item No.: No. G32115
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: n/a
Includes: Blaster pistol, blaster rifle
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $67.99
Availability: April 2026
Appearances: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Bio: Figures inspired by the live-action Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu movie. (Taken from the web site description. They're really not trying hard for this movie.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

Availability: Click here to buy it at eBay now!

Commentary: I wanted to grouse about the Imperial Remnant Stormtrooper four-pack, mostly because it only has one new body part and still has those same, old, tired hip joints and not the newer, better style we see on other figures. We've seen this mold reused for numerous movie troopers, video game troopers, TV troopers, and I would like to think that Hasbro would splurge for some retooling to make it perfect. Well, no dice. It's still very good, and for a standing-around figure it'll do. At $67.99 for four, though, you won't feel like you're getting a good deal anymore.

But, it is a good figure. I think these are wasted on being exclusives on a web site - ramshackle, mismatched troopers are the kind of thing you want to see in a store, on a card, with minor changes so you can buy a new one whenever you see one. Each one in the set has at least one distinctive armor element, so we'll look at them all in depth starting with this shoretrooper leg guy. He scrounged a brown bit of armor from the Rogue One era of trooper molds, while the rest of the figure stays more or less the same mold as previous releases. This is the best Hasbro 3 3/4-inch Stormtrooper mold you can get right now, and as far as I can tell, will continue to be for a while. It has the old, annoying hip joints (rather than the ball-and-socket ones) so you have to kind of dig in there to get it to pose or move. Everything else is more or less modern, with rocker ankles and bend-and-swivel wrists. The shoulders have a very good range of motion, and I was able to finagle a "walking/aiming" pose out of this guy without the use of a display stand. It's still a versatile mold, but it could be better. Other than including a holster, the figure's look is as good as we're going to get for a while - I'd just like to see better joints.

The helmet looks incredible, thanks in part to a very good level of filth. The dirt deco isn't just off-white, it feels like it went through some grime and the trooper didn't spend a lot of time polishing it. Clearly, the Imperial Remnant has never heard that you can wipe dirt off hard, smooth services and water spots on your faucets quite handily with used dryer softener sheets. (Thanks for the tip, Bobbi.) The fine detailing on the helmet is good, with black outlines that help the mouth pop. Maybe we'll see finer detailing someday, but at this size? Their heads are as good as we've ever seen, and the extra paint makes them feel so real I want to buy another set of these. The belt, the belly, each part pops nicely - but weirdly, that brown shin armor is pretty clean. This trooper also has a flourish on his shoulder, as you can see a little band there. I'm not sure if it's a mark of a prosthetic or just a scrounged droid part. Maybe we'll find out in the movie!

The set has six blasters - four more-or-less typical Stormtrooper blasters plus two long rifles. You can assign/lose as you see fit. I have this guy one regular blaster, and it lacks the silver paint mark or the scope we saw on some other variations. He looks great holding it, and the multi-jointed neck allows the figure to tilt his gaze down the scope. It's really nice.

I wish Hasbro could have kept the price down given they have more than made their money back on these molds, and the soft rubber outerpants weren't glued down on mine. They're gorgeous figures, and you'd probably pay a customizer more to dirty up your plain troopers at home. They're better than the previous Remnant dirty repaints by a fair margin, and the added new bits on 3 of the 4 figures make it interesting. I would not pout if Hasbro released these carded to big box stores if only to meet what I assume is a lot of quiet demand. People are going to want to buy these one or two at a time, and I assume they're less of an impulse buy at $68. Get these if you have the inclination, they're gorgeous and I love the specialized armor bits here.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Hasbro Pulse.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,339: April 28, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,339: Funko Luke Skywalker (Bitty Pop! Arcade Display)

2026-04-23T01:00:00.000-07:00

LUKE SKYWALKER Arcade Display
Bitty Pop! Mini Figure with Display
Item No.: No. 85545
Manufacturer: Funko
Number: n/a
Includes: Tiny figure in tiny box with 2 3/4-inch scale arcade cabinet
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $7.99
Availability: ??? 2025
Appearances: Star Wars

Bio: Insert Bitty Pop! into arcade display. Bitty Pop! box fits under Bitty Pop figure. (Taken from the cardback.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

Availability: Click here to buy it at Entertainment Earth now!

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Commentary: I've written thousands of reviews, so sometimes I need to write about something because I feel like it. Bitty Pop! Arcade Display Luke Skywalker is part of a series with Ninja Turtles, Tron, X-Men, and other little arcade cabinets. They are a little small for 3 3/4-inch figures, but line up with full-size Pop! Vinyl, Playmobil, 2 3/4-inch Glyos, and other slightly smaller-bodied figures. I suppose if you imagine they're like the Arcade 1-Up scaled-down cabinets they've been selling in Walmart, they could be 3 3/4-inch scale. They just need a riser. The cabinet mold seems to be the same for all figures, with new deco. The art doesn't match any real Star Wars game art, as it's a lot more subdued. The real deal from Atari was a brighter affair, and I assume there were art licensing issues. (Ask anyone who's ever licensed a Konami game about box art licensing!)

For arcade cabinet collectors, it looks more or less normal with coin slots and convex Suzo-Happ style buttons. I don't recognize the stick - it's not like most American bat-top sticks, or most Japanese ball-top sticks. It's a mushroom, and I don't think that's a thing on coin-op machines. If nothing else, nobody can sue them for patent infringement. I would have gone with a red stick top and red buttons, but hey, I'm not on the Funko payroll. Maybe there's significance here.

The figure itself is pretty interesting. Luke stands about an inch high, and has blocks of paint to represent pixels. It's more cutesy than accurate, but fans' eyesight might appreciate the exaggerated cheeks and the square pixels over the round, very-not-8-bit eyes. The errant darker blue pixel on the lightsaber made me smile. Luke has no articulation to speak of, but he does have a tiny black plastic box in addition to the cabinet. If you want to store him in an itty bitty Funko box, you can do that. You can also swap in other Bitty figures in the cabinet.

I mostly write about figures from the perspective of someone who has been buying this stuff for decades, who has many figures, and gripes when a new scale comes out. This item grabbed me because it was something else - it appeals to my interest in video games, pixel things, and tiny replicas of video game stuff. For eight bucks, the value proposition was pretty good and I'd recommend checking these out as diorama elements or as collectibles unto themeselves. It's not amazing, it has no real articulation, and it will not change your life. But it's cool, and I got into toys because I was a kid and I like fun things that make me happy. This one works. Order one online, or check the Funko section of big red big box store. It might not be for you, but it spoke to me and it's under eight bucks. I'm willing to try something new if it's not priced to drain my wallet, so I appreciate what Funko did here.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Entertainment Earth.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,339: April 23, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,338: Airborne Clone Trooper (212th Battalion, The Vintage Collection)

2026-04-21T01:00:00.000-07:00

AIRBORNE CLONE TROOPER (212th Battalion)
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Walmart Exclusive 2-Pack
Item No.: Asst. G2786 No. G2621
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: #399
Includes: Blaster pistol, blaster rifle
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $39.99
Availability: March 2026
Appearances: Revenge of the Sith

Bio: On Clone Commander Cody's orders, the 212th battalion's specially trained clone paratroopers searched - to no avail - for their missing commander, Obi-Wan Kenobi. (Taken from the cardback.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

Availability: Click here to buy it at Walmart now!

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Commentary: Sometimes I see a set, hold my nose, and order it anyway. Not because it's bad - but because I wasn't disappointed in what I have at home. This Airborne Clone Trooper (212th Battalion) is a newer, skinnier, debatably improved version of a 30th Anniversary Collection figure from 2007. The 2007 one had vibrant orange coloring, a removable helmet, battle damage, and even a hidden blaster inside his pouch. It even had a coin, and it was $6.99 (about $11 adjusted for inflation.) Even at the time, that was a really good price. This figure stands well, physically and on its own merits. Having said that, the 2007 one was so good, you might not feel compelled to upgrade. I would not argue if you felt that way.

This new figure was about $20 (in a 2-pack that cost $40). It has no removable helmet, two blasters (one is different), and no battle damage. The new ankles rock better, the helmet pivots better and is a bit more appropriately sized, the waist joint is better, and the wrists move well. The elbow cuts? They're better too. It's much easier to pose this new version, but what's kind of vexing is the part count isn't that much different from the original, much cheaper toy. I prefer the new cloth kama piece to the plastic original, though, so there's that.

I liked the coloring of the original release a little more, mostly because it just popped. The white is a little duller, and the orange is a little paler this time. All the rank markings are where they were last time, though, but the color drift over 20 years means your 212th attack battalion figures likely won't all match any more.

Hasbro's 2027 figure isn't bad, so my grumpiness comes mostly from my satisfaction of the old figure, what with its banged-up black marks and weathered armor, being a perfectly good, much cheaper toy. With a coin. That 2007 figure costs about the same as this new one, and if you ask me which one you should buy? It's a hard choice. I like the coin a lot from 2007, but I think most fans will prefer the soft goods kama and improved range of articulation on the otherwise very similar joints. For 18 years, it doesn't feel like the massive leaps we saw from 1978 to 1998, or even 2002 to 2007. We do see some massive leaps forward with some of our human likenesses and every all-new, never-before-made figure tends to look amazing. It's just when we already have one at home (or in a storage unit) it can be tough to really hold up a higher-priced remake as a beacon of awesomeness, even if it is very nicely executed. If Hasbro included the battle damage, a removable helmet, and a pouch blaster, I'd say this would be clearly a superior figure... but as it stands, I'm having more fun with the 30th Anniversary Collection incarnation. It's a better toy, this is a better figure adults can use to try to impress each other.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Walmart. I got mine online, but I was surprised to see this in multiple stores. I was less surprised to see this set ripped open with the Clone stolen. Arizona gonna Arizona.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,338: April 21, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,337: CU-28 (Droid Factory, Carded)

2026-04-16T01:00:00.000-07:00

CU-28 Old Mold, New Droid
Star Wars Droid Depot
Item No.: ???
Manufacturer: Disney
Number: n/a
Includes: Collector card, TC-332 head
Action Feature: Comes apart
Retail: $19.99
Availability: February 2026
Appearances: The Mandalorian

Bio: All different types of droids populate the Star Wars galaxy. Each droid is different and has their own unique personality and colors. This droid can be found in the office of the Magistrate of Nevarro. Join CU-28 on their adventures throughout the galaxy. May the Force be with you... and your Droids! (Taken from the packaging.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

Availability: Click here to buy it at eBay now!

Commentary: A Star Wars toy that's educational? You'll find out how valuable your science classes are when you pick up CU-28 and if your reaction is "Oh, the scientific symbol for Copper and its number on the Periodic Table of Elements!" or "more like see you next Tuesday am I right?" (Kids, don't ask your parents.) CU-28 is a redeco of GS-C1B [FOTD #3,254], which we got about a year ago as part of a The Book of Boba Fett figure four-pack. That figure was in a set with four figures for $45. This one figure costs $20, and after shipping and tax is about $33. That's inflation for you.

While the prop costume has a couple of raised dots on the chest, the figure is smooth - and otherwise pretty accurate. This is one I'll call "good enough!" I don't assume Hasbro will give us one, given their allergy to droids and aliens, so you can take it from me that this is the best one we'll likely ever get. The copper-colored paint doesn't justify the higher price, but it pads it a bit. The figure was molded in copper plastic, but this finish makes it look a lot better. It's not vac-metal, but again, it's about as good as we're going to get. The green eyes match the show, and the finish is about as good as anything else we've got on a recent Star Wars figure. The wires on the belly look pretty good, too. Unlike GS-C1B, there aren't a lot of other highlights on his chassis - it's just a clean penny, it always comes back to you. Don't curse him for his nature, don't bless him for his wrongs.

For a figure whose parts most likely date back to the 2009-era build-a-droid with modifications, it's pretty good. It's also absurd how many very old molds are still in development (with no price cuts) after all this time. Currently, the secondary market prices for a single CU-28 are silly - $50 or more. I don't think it's worth it, but some people sell bundles/lots of 2 or more droids averaging $30 each. That, I would say, is fair/what I had to pay. It's not a bargain. It's not good. But it's as good as you're going to get for a bright, distinctive robot action figure that I am actually not complaining about owning. Nothing is more exciting than a new character, or a distinctive new costume.* Get this one if you can.

* - ...except Kenner-style Retro figures. Those are the best.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Shop Disney. It sold very quickly.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,337: April 16, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,336 Imperial Remnant Snowtrooper (The Vintage Collection)

2026-04-14T01:00:00.000-07:00

IMPERIAL REMNANT SNOWTROOPER Single-Masking
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch vehicle pack-in
Item No.: Asst. G2786 No. G2621
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: #389
Includes: Blaster pistol, blaster rifle
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $19.99
Availability: March 2026
Appearances: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Bio: The Mandalorian and his young apprentice, Grogu, embark on a thrilling adventure as they travel the galaxy. (Taken from the cardback, signifying nothing.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

Availability: Click here to buy it at Entertainment Earth now!

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Commentary: At some point Hasbro decided "we're going to do all the troopers!" I would have loved this about 20 years ago, and now it goes between "this is neat" and "oh no, not this again!" Squarely in the middle is the Imperial Remnant Snowtrooper, which is basically a partially unmasked 2025 Snowtrooper [FOTD #3,305]. Is it good and accurate? Yes. It has a new helmet sculpt, revised deco, and two blasters. That's good! But, it does get a little boring when in under six months you get a single Snowtrooper, a 4-pack, a commanding officer (twice), an AT-RT driver, and this guy all sharing a lot of the same parts. It makes the line feel a little less varied, even if all the figures are actually pretty good.

What's good? The sculpting and accessories, for one. Hasbro opted to include the Disney-era blaster revisions, which means it has that extra greeblie on the barrel. I can't see it on the cardback photo - but hey, whatever, it looks fine. The long blaster seems to be the same as the one from last year, but in a lighter gray plastic. Again, it's a nice accessory. His backpack has been redecorated, changing up some of the silver and adding a red stripe over the top. It's not a huge change, but it's nice that Hasbro took the time to make any revisions at all.

The sculpt is still really good, with an excellent range of movement on the armor. Hasbro is getting its investment out of this guy, with the requisite articulation expected from this line these days. He can hold a blaster with two hands. The shoulder armor does't get in the way of swinging his arms forward. He has rocker ankles. Nothing here comes up short, with shiny plastic armor over a faux cloth plastic body suit. The subtle texture over the thighs is particularly impressive. The silver painted elements and red lights are all very small, and very cleanly painted.

Where the deco comes up short is, unsurprisingly, weathering. I assume this was a cost-cutting initiative. I wouldn't be surprised if this figure was developed at a $16.99 price point, but after the price increases last year, Hasbro couldn't pivot to add weathering. At least you can add it yourself if you want. The blaster also lacks the silver highlights shown on the cardback photo, which Hasbro sometimes chooses to include. Otherwise, deco is great.

I like the new helmet. I'm still trying to figure out what I'm looking at. I assume it's either a new mask, or just the old mask with the face ripped off because the Empire's budget can no longer afford shower curtains for the lower jaw. It would make sense if, canonically, this is how they looked in The Empire Strikes Back if you ripped their faces off. A prop replica of the old mask just stopped under the nose, so as far as I know the original costumes didn't include these. Similar facial nozzles and circles were in the concept art Snowtroopers, though, so it makes sense they're here today. The plastic is nice and shiny, and his coloring matches the still. Hopefully Hasbro keeps shipping them so we can get more, but who are we kidding - Hasbro stopped carrying The Vintage Collection forward, and I think that's a mistake on their part. Some figures need more than one shot at retail.

I don't find this figure exciting because I was pretty Snowtroopered out last year. It is a good figure, though - it's great to see post-Death Star troopers and whatever evolution (or devolution) comes as as result. Hasbro did a good job capturing the movie line and I have to wonder if they made the Imperial Snowtrooper in 2025 with this guy in mind. Most of the new movie figures seem to make use of existing assets, so I could see it going either way. If you're still buying "new show" or "new movie" stuff, I'd recommend giving this guy a look. It's not like you couldn't use another Snowtrooper, and I don't have any real reason to hate on it. I wouldn't mind seeing it ship again, but I also don't think I want to see any more Snowtrooper-based figures taking away any "new figure" slots for a while. I'm good, this is good, we're all good here. Thank you. How are you?

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Entertainment Earth.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,336: April 14, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,335: Eleventh Brother (The Vintage Collection)

2026-04-09T01:00:00.000-07:00

ELEVENTH BROTHER Inquisitor? Dang Near Killed 'Er
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch vehicle pack-in
Item No.: Asst. G2786 No. G2622
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: #390
Includes: Cape, lightsaber, lightsaber hilt
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $19.99
Availability: March 2026
Appearances: Tales of the Jedi, Tales of the Empire, Maul: Shadow Lord

Bio: The Eleventh Brother serves the Empire's Inquisitorious, hunting down members of the Jedi Order. (Taken from the cardback.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

Availability: Click here to buy it at Entertainment Earth now!

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Commentary: The whole idea of the Empire's Inquisitorious is kind of silly, but so are the costumes. They're bad guys, they have silly similar outfits, they're just super-evil Jedi hunters and some have costumes you'll either love or hate. I think any of these would be utterly awesome if you were a kid, or if it was part of the late-1980s Expanded Universe of RPGs and comics. We haven't seen the Eleventh Brother do much outside the short-shorts from Disney+, and none of these warriors get a whole heck of a lot of personality. Maybe he will when he shows up on the next cartoon - but we already know he dies in a duel with Ahsoka Tano, so we know he's going to survive. And so will Maul.

As the line goes on, I feel like it goes without saying a $19.99 3 3/4-inch figure has to be pretty good. And this is pretty good. He's a little bit taller, and Hasbro actually puts some of that budget to good use with longer legs and a nice tall hood. The claw-like fingers are great, and something we don't see very much. He can hold his lightsaber well, and you can mount the hilt on his hip in a nicely-hidden hole on the left side. The droid-like elbows do a nice job of masking articulation, of which there is plenty. The waist joint rocks well, as do the ankles. The hips swing forward and the soft plastic skirt piece doesn't get in the way. The head moves as well as you'd expect a crow-masked hood to move, with little red, white, and silver painted bits that recall Darth Vader a bit. It's nice.

The face paint looks nice, and it's a distinctive mask that remind me a little of Grievous. It also reminds me a bit of the mythosaur skull. The white paint isn't super clean, but I kind of like it. It's cleaner than the render, with red eyes and it's bright enough that you don't need to squint to see it. It's a neat bad guy, even if - as of now - the character isn't terribly meaningful. And that might change in a few weeks.

Rounding out the figure is a big cape. It gives the figure an impressive silhouette, plus has better than average stitching and Imperial cogs on each shoulder. A lot of the Jedi robes we get are adequate, and usually the hoods are sewn on oddly or don't necessarily hang perfectly. By giving this guy a plastic hood, the cape is free to hang and look its best. It drapes over the shoulders well, and that extra stitching along the sides gives it a little more visual weight. This one feels like it had a little extra time in the oven, and the results are better than we've had on a lot of other recent releases. Everything seems to fit where it belongs, and nothing seems particularly shorted. Given the materials at hand, and the size, this is a good one.

With thousands of figures spanning about a dozen movies and hundreds of TV episodes, and comics, and games, and novels, it's increasingly hard to point to a figure and say "this is the best thing ever and you must buy it." This is a great example of what Hasbro can do right now, and each piece fits together well. I have no idea if the show will be a favorite or not yet, but it's a weird (presumably) alien character and we don't get enough of those. If it ever goes on sale, I'd recommend trying it. Even if it doesn't, it's good. I don't think we'll get a better one, so pick this up if you have the inclination.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Entertainment Earth.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,335: April 9, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,334: Imperial Remnant AT-AT Driver (The Vintage Collection)

2026-04-07T01:00:00.000-07:00

IMPERIAL REMNANT AT-AT DRIVER Cold Character
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch vehicle pack-in
Item No.: Asst. G2786 No. G2618
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: #387
Includes: Blaster
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $19.99
Availability: March 2026
Appearances: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Bio: The Mandalorian and his young apprentice, Grogu, embark on a thrilling adventure as they travel the galaxy. (Taken from the cardback, signifying nothing.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

Availability: Click here to buy it at Entertainment Earth now!

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Commentary: I don't think anyone was asking for a revised version of The Empire Strikes Back pilot, but the 2026 Imperial Remnant AT-AT Driver is pretty neat. $20 gets you a figure actually designed for sitting - if Hasbro makes another AT-AT, you'll be pleased - with a design that feels very Kenner-y. In recent years, behind-the-scenes prop shots make it look like The Empire Strikes Back helmet is actually gray - but fans always saw it as white, in parts thanks to the merchandise bias. Now leaked card photos show this guy (with his legs) and I can say it seems the colors and costume match pretty closely. Maybe the movie body suit is lighter, but it's hard to tell given the lighting. Let's say Hasbro nailed it, with a couple of caveats.

The engineering is very good. In recent months I've been wondering when Hasbro will finally do an all-new TIE Fighter pilot, as each one has been riffing on borrowed tooling for about 20 years. Sure, some have new parts, but none have had ankles yet, or really good sit-ability. Here, we get a preview of what Hasbro could do. Both of the AT-AT Driver's legs swing forward cleanly. The holster doesn't get in the way. The knees bend perfectly, and he can sit without any fuss. The arms also have a great range of movement. We can probably thank Disney's Lucasfilm design crew for getting rid of those straps that so often get in the way of leg movement, and I assume Hasbro is solely to credit for the armor designs that don't get in the way of shoulder movement. Everything here is good.

The figure has no problems holding his blaster - again, same one in the movie stills - or holstering it. It evolves the original costume design a bit, and I think the results are pretty great. But does it come up short? Only a little. His helmet seems a little small for his body, but it still looks good. The coloring is clean, and not dirty, which I'm kind of disappointed by. The Remnant is, for some reason, ideologically opposed to wiping down their armor. Everything is filthy or damaged. This guy is squeaky-clean, which is cheaper, and probably gives customizers more options. Hasbro also painted on updated details like the cogs, the buttons, a nice panel on his back, and the mouth which now lacks the orange "tooth" in the middle. As stated above, it feels a lot more like an evolution of Kenner's original figure than the original prop design. I think it was the right choice.

Do you need to spend $20 or $40 on new Drivers? Maybe not, but they're nice. With a new Veers, these are a perfectly nice companion piece. Heck, maybe Hasbro's working on a new AT-AT, or an alternate The Empire Strikes Back driver figure. I sure as heck don't know. What I do know is this is a satisfactory figure, with great joints and deco, that hits the important marks. I hope we get more figures from this movie, even if it is terrible, because the costume department seems to have put a lot of great work in. If you see this one, give it a look - unless you're trooper'd out, get one. Or two. (I got two.)

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Entertainment Earth.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,334: April 7, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,333: QT-KT (Droid Factory, Carded)

2026-04-02T01:00:00.000-07:00

QT-KT Think Pink (Again)
Star Wars Droid Depot
Item No.: ???
Manufacturer: Disney
Number: n/a
Includes: Collector card, TC-332 Arm
Action Feature: Comes apart
Retail: $19.99
Availability: March 2026
Appearances: The Clone Wars

Bio: All different types of droids populate the Star Wars galaxy. Each droid is different and has their own unique personality and colors. This droid can be found on missions aboard Separatist Dreadnaughts. Join QT-KT on their adventures throughout the galaxy. May the Force be with you... and your Droids! (Taken from the packaging.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

Availability: Click here to buy it at eBay now!

Commentary: As time goes on, some of Disney's droid figures aren't terribly exciting only because other (sometimes better) versions exist. This is the second QT-KT figure. While the first built off the build-a-droid chassis, a QT-KT droid based on the Vintage R2-D2 mold was one of my babies [FOTD #2,312] at work. I would have much rather seen other members of D-Squad, preferably with the black and yellow caution markings. This particular retake on QT-KT is different from the original, but not necessarily better.

Deco is very similar, so whichever one you get should be satisfactory. This 2025 Disney version adds a little extra silver paint around the ankles that Hasbro's (and the animation model) didn't havee, but also cleans up the silver paint around the vents in the middle of her body. Hasbro's deco of the nozzle near the bottom of her body seems more accurate, but Hasbro left off the silver paint on the vents near her left foot. Neither has the weathering seen on the cartoon, nor the flying drone from the top of her dome.

Another notable difference are her black and yellow dome markings. Hasbro's seemed a little thicker and just felt more accurate when compared to real caution tape. Disney's 2026 figure feels a little more haphazard, a little thin, and just not quite right when looking at the cartoon. But, maybe you'll like it better.

In terms of features, I would say Hasbro's is better. The retractable third leg is a plus, as is the sensorscope, and I can't knock the opening body panel with a pop-out arm. All of that is great. Disney's droid has a spare build-a-droid arm - which is good - but droid herself can only pop apart. Disney's dome is also one of the loosest I've ever had, and is incredibly easy to accidentally pop off. Maybe that's a plus! Some are very difficult to remove.

I'm sure my age is showing, but there are a lot of figures where I would say I was pretty happy with what I had. Disney's silver panels look perfectly nice when compared to Hasbro's flat gray ones, but neither feels particularly superior. It is currently slightly cheaper to get the Hasbro model (out of packaging) thanks to the insta sell-out of Disney's figure, but that could change. In 2026, these figures now cost a painful $19.99, plus about $10 shipping, plus tax. In most jurisdictions, one droid will cost you $33 delivered. That's a lot of money. I don't feel she's worth that asking price, and I would say that this particular build-a-droid program is something of a drag for completists that may have many of these figures at home. But if you just want a pink droid, and you can get this one for a decent price? She's not bad. She'll get the job done. She's just not a complete improvement over the original.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Shop Disney. It sold very quickly.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,333: April 2, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,332: Imperial Remnant AT-RT Driver (The Vintage Collection)

2026-03-31T01:00:00.000-07:00

IMPERIAL REMNANT AT-RT DRIVER Cold Character
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch vehicle pack-in
Item No.: No. G2536
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: #396
Includes: Blaster, AT-RT, display stand, blast effect
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $67.99
Availability: March 2026
Appearances: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Bio: The Mandalorian and his young apprentice, Grogu, embark on a thrilling adventure as they travel the galaxy. (Taken from the cardback, in six languages, presumably because somebody refused to speak up and say "Hey boss, how about we just say AT-RT Drivers are part of the dwindling Empire's ground troops? No? OK boss, let's waste 15% of the cardback on nothing.")

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: Let's get this out of the way - is it good? Yes, it's very good. This set is not one where you will use the term "value." The AT-RT is a small toy for the price. Your pilot is what appears to be a kitbashed Imperial Remnant AT-RT Driver. $68 is a lot for a $20 figure and, if we're being generous, a $28-$35-ish vehicle with a truly exceptional-for-the-size paint job. Hasbro probably started with a price point and gave fans the most premium experience possible while not passing any saving along to you. To reiterate: it's beautiful. The paint job on the walker is as good as most HasLab ships. But to pay for that level of subtle deco, Hasbro could probably drop about half of the paint and you'd never miss it. In the 1980s, you'd probably get an unpainted walker with a couple stickers and say "this is great!" That's where we're at now: the most expensive collectibles possible, without much of a push to grow the audience (assuming such a thing is still even a possibility.)

This is a premium purchase that will make your wallet wince. I know we're never going back to the good old days of appealing to people who aren't in their 40s, but Hasbro may be better served to drop some of the vehicle deco. Because let me tell you, this is some ridiculously fancy vehicle deco that you probably won't even notice. Subtle gray splatter on the gray plastic feet will likely go unnoticed by many fans. Each of the three jointed leg segments have painted silver pistons or other greeblies, real metal rivets, and no gaps to fill. (Ask your Transformers collecting friends about the phenomenon of fan-made unlicensed gap fillers.) There are painted silver bits and Imperial cogs and multiple painted color switches on the controls. And a driver's screen. And another screen. You're probably getting double or triple the deco of a vehicle from 10-20 years ago.

But how is that figure? As far as I can tell, it's a mix of new and old sculpts. The arms and legs are nearly identical to The Vintage Collection Snowtrooper, with different paint. Less paint, actually, there's not much dirt or anything... but they have the same great range of movement and provide a consistent look among the Imperial armed forces. They are put in what appears to be a new torso with a new belt and waist coat, and a helmet that matches your Shoretroopers. The arms don't feel like they're quite set properly in the torso, so I assume we're dealing with parts from two separate figures as the arms seem large and hang a little lower than all the other troopers on my desk. Given the idea of the Imperial Remnant as an increasingly slapdash bunch of goofs barely hanging on to their armor polish, I guess I can carve out a reason for these guys to look like something is wrong with their uniforms.

As a standing-around figure, he's not particularly striking - but he's a perfect pilot figure for the vehicle. It's rare to get a figure who can sit in his seat, with the hands on the handlebars and the feet on the pedals. But he can do it! His waist coat is split in the back so he can sit more easily in the driver's seat. I have got to wonder if the reason we got this vehicle and figure was a partially reused figure combined with a vehicle that - for all I know - could have been tooled up for The Clone Wars or The Bad Batch and went unreleased until now, with its Imperial livery.

The set comes with a big clear stand with a jointed arm and a ball which can be jammed in the AT-RT's backside socket. It seems to do a good job supporting the vehicle, but my experience with other clear stands snapping have me wary. Be careful with this one. There's also a red blast effect that plugs in the barrels of the cannons, and also looks great. These have been a relative rarity since being introduced in the line since 2002, so it's nice to see here where Hasbro had some budget to play with.

From a purely play perspective, the toy once again takes a Republic-era ship and slaps the Imperial cog on it. If Hasbro were still playing with its old vehicle molds, we'd probably see more things like this. Back in the day, we got Imperial V-Wings and Darth Vader's Sith Starfighter. Sure, they were easy repaints, but they were clever and told little pieces of story about time passing in the Star Wars galaxy.

If Ross gets it on clearance I'll buy another one. This is for old people with money, as future generations may recognize that it's about six or seven hours' pay from a minimum wage job (if your state has a high minimum wage.) I hesitate to call it an essential purchase given just how many versions of the AT-RT we've had since Revenge of the Sith, but here it is, it's as good as these get, and one or two nuts out there are probably going to build a snow diorama packed with them too. I'd recommend this item with reservations around $50-$55. At $30, buy as many as you can find. At $68, I'll buy one and then look over at my Cantina or Barge or Ghost and feel much, much better about those purchases.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Entertainment Earth. As of my writing this, he's a Fan Channel / Amazon exclusive. I'm hoping they put him into wider release for the anniversary next year.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,332: March 31, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,331: General Veers (AT-AT Driver, The Vintage Collection)

2026-03-26T01:00:00.000-07:00

GENERAL VEERS (AT-AT COMMANDER)
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch single figure
Item No.: Asst. F6878 No. G2603
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: #392
Includes: Blaster, helmet
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $19.99
Availability: March 2026
Appearances: The Empire Strikes Back

Bio: The capable General Veers led the Empire’s AT-AT pilots, who controlled massive four-footed assault vehicles in combat against Rebel targets. (Taken from the single-figure packaging.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: Like Greedo, I was kind of ho-hum about revisiting General Veers because we had a pretty good AT-AT Commander [FOTD #1,715] from 2010. He had a removable hat, goggles, and armor. There was also a very good The Saga Collection General Veers [FOTD #619] in 2006, but given secondary market prices and improvements? It's hard to beat this new one, even if he doesn't have removable armor.

So, what's good here? Almost everything. His construction shares arms and legs with multiple Imperials, with hands that vary from figure to figure. I had Krennic on my desk, and Krennic's left hand is different than Veers' - but the arms and legs are otherwise very similar. Veers' chest and "skirt" are new pieces with molded-on armor, as is his head and helmet. Thanks to the parts reuse, you know the joints are all pretty good and he stands perfectly well. He doesn't sit particularly well, so this is one of those figures where I'd say Hasbro could have gotten away with 1-piece legs and I wouldn't be disappointed. All he's going to do is stand on a shelf or stand in an AT-AT. The only thing that feels missing is his chin strap and tiny microphone, annoyingly giving Hasbro a reason to go back and do him again some day.

The armor color is probably right. It's always weird looking back at the movie and reference photography, because we've seen green Tarkins and there are some green-tinted Veers shots too. Teach the controversy, I guess. If it were 2007 or 2008 I would expect a deco variant in a multipack with some Snowtroopers so fans could get both, but I think that era is long behind us. Assuming you do not find fault with the colors Hasbro selected, as they are arguably open to interpretation, I would say that they did a good job here. The cloth parts look like cloth, the armor looks like plastic/metal/plasteel. Texturally, it's very good, and his helmet has the goggles stuck to them. I think this was the right move, as some Hoth troopers tried to do separate goggles and I don't like how they turned out. I think I would've preferred Hasbro to just mold everything to the head, and include the chin strap, when it comes to his "pilot" outfit. But, it's fine. At this size, a chin strap and microphone are likely to go missed by collectors unless they hold the figure up to the movie and go "hey, wait a minute." There are subtle differences in his uniform collar from the movie, but his chin will hide those so it's not of any great importance.

Hasbro opted to include a removable helmet, which means you get a frankly upsetting portrait of Julian Glover. Yes, Donavan from Indiana Jones. Yes, Scaroth from an excellent arc of Doctor Who. I assume Hasbro had some tip-top reference for him from Indiana Jones, as he looks a tiny bit older than the Star Wars look with - and maybe it's my imagination - less color in his hair. He's usually got his hat on, though, so it's up for debate - but what's undebatable is that it's an amazing face. Hasbro has really struggled to get perfect head sculpts of Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, and Mark Hamill... but Peter Cushing? Nailed it. Julian Glover? Perfect. There's nothing about it that seems off. Hasbro's head sculpt looks a lot like its 6-inch The Black Series figure. The face is perfect. The forehead wrinkles? Perfect. The slight hint of a scowl, it's all here. Other than making his eyebrows and hair a little browner, I wouldn't change a thing. It doesn't need to be this good, yet it is. Given that he's $20, I guess maybe he does need to be nearly perfect.

The door is open for another armor-less Veers, especially since Hasbro probably has all of the parts to cobble one together now. You'll want that too, if it comes to pass.

I have no doubt you have an AT-AT Commander or General Veers that you own and are fine with. This one is better. If you are happy with the figure you own, which you probably have not looked at in ten or fifteen years, you probably don't need this one. If the non-removable armor makes you cranky, don't buy the new one. Having said that, this outfit fits better. This head sculpt is dynamite. I wouldn't mind a black cardback variant to riff on the Sears Canada version, maybe even in Kenner colors, if they were up for it. But this'll do, and I once again say that there's arguably no reason for Hasbro to ever do another armored Veers figure in our lifetimes.

Day 3,331: March 26, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,330: Greedo (The Vintage Collection)

2026-03-24T01:00:00.000-07:00

GREEDO Single-carded release of HasLab figure
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch single figure (pictured) or HasLab pack-in
Item No.: No. G1302 or Asst. F6878 No. G2604
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: #393
Includes: Blaster, vest
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $19.99
Availability: March 2026 (single, Cantina version was September 2025)
Appearances: Star Wars

Bio: The overzealous Rodian Greedo fancied himself a big-time bounty hunter in Jabba the Hutt’s employ -- despite being a pretty poor shot with a blaster. (Taken from the single-figure packaging.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: As I get older and crankier, "Does this need to be redone?" is a question I ask a bunch. Hasbro has made quite a few very decent Greedo figures and, of course, this one is the best. For the purposes of a figure that'll merely sit at a table, the 1998 mold (rereleased a few times) may be best, but this is your go-to figure for standing. It's like a slightly-better, shrunken-down version of the 2013 The Black Series 6-inch figure [FOTD #2,052] that seems to use the same digital sculpt. That's OK, it's a good sculpt, and I think it may have been used for the Jakks Pacific Big Figs release. Remember those? They were a big deal.

This Greedo's body was also used for the 2025 Kenner-style Greedo [FOTD #3,288], which will probably be my go-to "plays with" version. The Kenner-style colors remind me of how I interacted with the character as a kid, while this vested version reminds me of how it actually looks on a big enough screen. Other than the vest, both figures are functionally identical minus the colors. I'd recommend buying them both, provided you have a need for more aliens. And who doesn't?

The costume seems pretty good, but there are a lot of continuity issues regarding the shoes. Kenner's various figures changed color from release to release, and this one opts with what I assume the style guide demands - gray. And they look fine. I would also have been happy with pink high heels, to match the classic behind-the-scenes reshoot photography. As far as I can tell the costume might be right, but lighting makes the vest look different from shot to shot. It's browner here. It has been a pale yellow, too. The movie scenes look a smidgen more orange or brown depending on the edition, so all I can say is that this one looks perfectly fine and Hasbro could probably do running changes with different vests and fans might buy it. I mean, if I were them, that's what I'd do on a future rerun. And then a Beedo vest version.

The suit and pants seem great, with yellow painted sleeves. The yellow paint is a little thick, and seems like they missed a few spots. The sculpt for the yellow parts on the pants and sleeves isn't very good. I think sculpting deeper cuts on the yellow bands would have helped solve the problem, as was the case on some older figures. The sculpted clothing wrinkles absolutely obliterated the fabric textures on the costume. We might just be seeing the limitation of the materials, and maybe some day we'll see a dual-molded Greedo where half the arm or leg are molded in the yellow plastic color with no paint at all. (I'm not an engineer, I have no idea if it'll hold up to that.) Unless you get really close, you probably won't notice the areas where the paint is less than perfect, or the incredible stitching sculpted in the suit or vest. The belt is also nice, as is the holster. By and large, everybody did a real nice job here.

Articulation is very good, with a head that can do subtle tilts, bending wrists, and a best-in-class waist joint. The peg waist joint allows for tilts in all directions at the belt region, which is a good and sensible thing to do. Heck, Hasbro and Kenner have known for years that there's no better place to put a joint than the belt line but they sometimes forget and it does mar the look of the figure a bit. Here, it couldn't be better - all joints are as integrated as well as current toy wizardry allows.

The head is fine. I would have preferred the eyes be a little more purple, but blue is probably fine for most fans. I'd be curious if this is a Disney style guide issue that fans didn't force, because over the years I have heard from a few fans that develop these products who were very particular about purple eyes.

As this figure has a good range of movement and can stand or sit, or hold his blaster, it's probably the last Greedo you'll ever need to buy. Thanks to the plastic vest being an improvement over the cloth one from roughly 20 years ago, I assume fans of super articulation love this upgrade and I'm glad Hasbro didn't lock it behind a crowdfund. The head sculpt is dynamite, the joints allow for some subtle movements, and the elbow joint cuts are pretty great. I can imagine a few small ways they could improve it later, but if it'll take another 20 years for a complete makeover it may no longer be a concern for me or many of you, either. For now? Get this one, it very well be the last collector-grade 3 3/4-inch Greedo many of us will ever have a chance to buy. It's grim to say this, but I really do wonder who among us will still be interested in this stuff when the 60th rolls around.

Day 3,330: March 24, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,329: Han Solo (1995 Classic Edition 4-Pack)

2026-03-19T01:00:00.000-07:00

HAN SOLO Classic Edition 4-Pack
The Power of the Force Toys "R" Us Exclusive
Item No.: No. 69595
Manufacturer: Kenner
Number: n/a
Includes: Blaster + 4 trading cards, 3 figures, and accessories
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $19.99 (or $42.66 adjusted for inflation)
Availability: Fall 1995 (I think)
Appearances: Star Wars

Bio: To commemorate the rich history of the Star Wars film series, Kenner presents this Classic Edition 4-Pack in a strictly limited release. Four of the most popular characters have been produced from molds cast directly from the original Kenner action figures dating to the late 1970's and early 1980's. This special edition comes as a new era for Star Wars toys is proudly unveiled. Look for the all-new line of Kenner action figures and vehicles that capture all the detail, authenticity, and excitement of the epic Star Wars tradition. (Taken from the figure's box.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

Availability: Click here to buy it at eBay now!

Commentary: I somehow never got around to looking at the infamous Classic Edition 4-Pack action figures. Rumor has it this "strictly limited edition" was somewhere around 200,000-250,000, which is mind-bendingly insane by modern standards. 200,000 was a big success for the 1990s when it came to collector lines, but that's also why so many 1990s figures are so cheap today. Not only were they bought by adults who took very good care of them, they were made in incredible quantities. If you want something to be valuable, kids need to destroy the bulk of a very large run. This ensures demand existed, and will exist again. But I digress. Han Solo was one of four figures in this set, which fans largely hated upon its release I liked it for what it was - but the original Kenner figures were still affordable sans packaging around the mid-1990s. Not "cheap." Affordable.

If you read the bio, you got a look at one of very few explainers out of Kenner in that era. These were cast from new molds, which were cast from the old toys. There are signs of generation loss, and the shrinkage that happens when you make a mold from an old toy. Modern The Retro Collection figures are 3D scanned and that's easier to scale. What's harder to do is make the right changes to the mold - 2019 Han Solo lacks a lot of the detail that came from copying an original figure with analog techniques in 1995. 1995 Han has sharper, deeper sculpted details than the later reissue, plus details that got completely wiped out with the 2019 edition. 1995 Han has stitching on the back of his vest, and some wrinkles in his white shirt that seem a little more dynamic. The legs are pretty much the same, but the shirt looks a lot more smoothed-out in 2019.

Part of the reason for this is the paint. The Retro Collection and a lot of other lines have significantly thicker layers of paint in the 21st century. It wasn't uncommon to get a toy like a Battle Beasts figure that was cast in black plastic and painted orange, with mint-in-package samples showing through the paint. 1995 Han has much more detail in his shirt and belt buckle, and sure enough, the white paint is paler and thinner. The hair color is much lighter, and the facial details look more like 1990s-style. It's hard to put into words, but the eyes being brown and the very specific details being shaped differently, it's just not the same as a 1978 original small-head Han. It's similar, sure, but nobody is going to mistake one for the other. Kenner also updated the copyright on the leg, so anyone who does mistake this for a real 1970s release deserves what they (don't) get.

Han 1995 comes with a "Kenner blue" blaster that honestly does not match the specific Kenner blue hue of old. It's grayer, less saturated, and of course smaller. It fits his hand perfectly, and he doesn't drop it over time like the 2019 figure and its rereleases. (Hasbro really needs to retool the hand and/or blaster if that ever comes back.) It's not the same as the original, but it's different and interesting. It's like another variant of the original Han, which I find more and more charming as time goes on.

But how does it play? Great. The 1995-style smaller foot peg holes work with modern stands quite nicely, and I am fond of how he and Chewie sit well in the 1995 Millennium Falcon. While smaller than the 1978-1985 releases (or 2019-2024 releases), it feels more like a real toy that came out of a real toy company. Hasbro's 2019-2024 versions have better eye paint, better coloration, and more accurate sizing, but feel like the "toy" vibes got lost as a copy of a copy. You have to be very careful to get Retro Han to hold a blaster. "Classic" Han requires no such negotiations.

If you're a The Retro Collection fanatic looking for a fix, I recommend picking this set up. eBay prices are quite fair (given inflation), and the unique Topps promo cards in the box are a nice bonus. The set has unique details and accessories that clearly define them as a separate thing, and the set hails from an era when anything Star Wars was exciting and for many fans, still a fresh experience. Kenner stopped making Star Wars in 1985, and they were long gone by 1989, so by 1995 people were hungry for anything Kenner (or Galoob, or JusToys, or In Character) put out. Minds were blown by new action figures back then, and fans were just as nitpicky online about sizes or not being as good as the originals as they are today. Don't let that dissuade you - this is an interesting set unto itself. If you want an original, buy an original, this is nifty as a set that had to walk a thin line between "don't infuriate fans with original figures" and "don't anger fans who want exact replicas." Today, I wish they made more sets like this - but I confess, at the time, I wished they focused on new guys and fans just spent $5-$20 to get the genuine article (loose) at comic shops. Han was a valiant effort, and this four-pack would be the last time Hasbro tried to appeal to the OG figure crowd until mail-in Rocket Boba Fett in 2010. Which would be the last time Hasbro appealed to that crowd until 2019.

Wow, that was long. We'll revisit the other guys in this set soon.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Toys R Us a hair under 31 years ago.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,329: March 19, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,328: Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Legend, The Vintage Collection)

2026-03-17T01:00:00.000-07:00

OBI-WAN KENOBI (Jedi Legend)
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Action Figure
Item No.: Asst. E7763 No. G0912
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: #357
Includes: Lightsaber, hilt, goggles, cloak
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $16.99
Availability: May 2025
Appearances: Obi-Wan Kenobi

Bio: Emerging from his darkest days stronger and more hopeful than ever, Obi-Wan Kenobi looks forward to the future and fulfilling his obligation to steward the Skywalker legacy. (Taken from the figure's cardback.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: It doesn't always matter if a figure is good or not - if Hasbro makes too many, or of fans don't show up, they wind up at Ross for $4.99. Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Legend) is a lot of great things, and one bad thing. What's bad? Timing - he came out in May 2025, about three years after we saw this outfit on screen. That's too late. That would be like releasing a Hoth figure in 1983. But the figure itself is very good, with the right accessories, and if you missed it? Well, you can go to Ross and maybe find one for five bucks. It's worth it. Even at $17, it's a very nice figure. I'm looking for a reason to complain, and "Hasbro didn't get it in enough regular stores so now you can get it for 70% off" and "came out really late" are as much as I've got.

He shares many parts with #291 (the showdown 2-pack figure, which I haven't opened yet) and that would be my main complaint. But he's fine. Yeah, the gloves are just painted on... but they look perfectly nice. Sure, the fresher white robes show minor signs of wear... but whatever, it works. His many joints move smoothly and you can get some great combat poses here. The ball-jointed hips mean he can ride an Eopie, if you got one. The lightsaber hilt plugs in his belt, and the goggles can stretch over his head or you can pop off his melon and hang them around his neck. They also replicated his weirdly Kenner-esque cape, which also means he looks a lot like the Obi-Wan Kenobi Mythos Statue that we all loved so much. It was nice to see a collectible inspire the TV show - I mean, it's the right choice - and the figure is a perfectly nice riff on a riff (of a riff.) I haven't had any real problems getting the joints to move, or finding his center of gravity. The fingers took a bit of work to manipulate so he can double-grip the lightsaber, but that's not abnormal at this scale.

The Ewan McGregor is very good, not perfect, but excellent for the size. The wig is glued on, the face is printed on, and the beard shows much improvement over what we were seeing 20-25 years ago. Maybe a little gray in the hair would be nice, but we rarely see much of it at this scale. The outfit deco is largely simple, lacking in any signs of dirt or weathering, but that sort of thing is also increasingly common a few years after a price increase, but before the next round of price increases. (Vintage would shoot up to $19.99 a few months after this guy came out.)

As a "the adventure continues!" figure, this is fantastic. I really wish we got this outfit in The Retro Collection because this is the kind of costuming that inspires kids to imagine their own adventures... and that's where my interests remain. This was his "goodbye" outfit on the show, but what did he do next? Nobody knows! But I bet he was wearing these pants when he did it! Unless you're opposed to the Disney era in general, I'd recommend this one. It's a hopeful figure that would be fun to play with, were you of such a mindset. There's no real good reason for this figure to exist given it's meant as an adult collectible souvenir for the post-post-release of a streaming show, but I like it. I'm glad they did it. I wouldn't mind a few more figures from Obi-Wan Kenobi either. That show holds up better on a rewatch.

Confidential to Lucasfilm: if you're never doing another live-action Kenobi show from this era, consider doing a cartoon. I'd love to see this outfit in action, somewhere, somehow.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Entertainment Earth.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,328: March 17, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,327: Rebel Soldier (Echo Base Hoth Gear, Shaven, The Vintage Collection)

2026-03-12T01:00:00.000-07:00

REBEL SOLDIER (Echo Base Hoth Gear, No Facial Hair)
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Action Figure Set
Item No.: No. F5555
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: n/a
Includes: 4 hats, 2 rifles, 4 pistols, 4 goggles, 3 additional figures
Action Feature: Removable hat, holster for weapon
Retail: $44.99
Availability: December 2022 (I got mine March 2023)
Appearances: The Empire Strikes Back

Bio: Drawn from many homeworlds and species, Rebel troopers were the Alliance's front-line soldiers in the war against the Empire. (Taken from the press release.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: A lot of Army Builder packs remain unopened around my office. Not because they're not a good idea, but in all honesty I have no reason to open them - there's no big playset or ship to fill out, so what even is the point of an army builder? In 2022, Hasbro did four flavors of Rebel Soldider (Echo Base Hoth Gear) with four new heads and some minor deco tweaks. It was a 2011 figure that was, at the time, perfectly nice. It looks good, it stands well, but Hasbro's playset output for Hoth since 1995 has been a couple of turrets and one little trench. You really don't need these guys. But if you needed to fill out a diorama? These are pretty good guys.

We'll get to them all in due time, but Hasbro took the original 2011 mold and made some changes to it. From the neck down, it's pretty much the same. But from the neck up, they're interesting with varying colors of scarf, removable goggles, and new faces. I have no concept of these guys being a specific person from the movie, or a random Hasbro, Disney, or Lucasfilm employee. This one is just some white guy with no facial hair. He fits in with the other out-of-focus people in the background, with a costume that looks really nice. I don't mind getting more of this suit, because a) we've had few of this uniform and b) this was more or less based on the original Rebel Soldier figure from Kenner. (But you know, corrected a bit.) I assume he's just made up, and for some human guy? He looks great. The hair is molded to the head, and the hairline seems painted nicely. For all I know I bumped into his inspiration at a meeting, but I don't know for sure. He fits in. You can make use of him.

The hat is new for this set, and is fully removable. The scarf hangs down like the original Hoth Luke figure, and this one comes in dark brown. (Other figures are a little different.) It fits well, and it looks great. What I don't like about it is the goggles, which are a literal stretch to get over the hat and just don't work as something you can put on his eyes - they're too big. My guess is Hasbro wanted you to put them over the hat but I don't want to rip anything, so he'll probably just hold them in his hands. He has no problem holding either the blaster rifle or pistol, the latter of which fits into a holster with no fuss.

But how is that outdated body? On one hand, it's a 2011 bit of business that could be done better today - but to date Hasbro has yet to make a better Hoth Rebel mold. We've been getting the same ones over and over. Could Hasbro do better? Yes, and I assume they will. But for scene filler, this is still a pretty good mold despite the old design. The sculpt is crisp, and the colors are good. The detail and paint look fine. The wrists and hips are swivel-only... but unless you're trying to seat them at a console that doesn't exist, it doesn't matter - and they look good. The ankle joints aren't obnoxious, and the knee joints integrate nicely into the costume design. While I would've liked something fancier, we got 4 figures for $45 back when they were about $13.99 each. And old mold at a discount? I can live with that.

In 2026, this is not an impressive figure. It wasn't impressive in 2022 either... but it was good enough. If Hasbro can make "good enough" at prices that aren't $15-$20 per figure, I think I can be happy with that. I wish the goggles and hat were better integrated, though. Honestly just having goggles that could clip to the hat or molded to the top would've been fine by me, but at least Hasbro was trying to do something here. I'd recommend this set for those looking to fill out a scene, particularly the interior of Echo Base's hangar, but I can't imagine that's a common diorama these days. Given the price went from $45 to about $29, presumably Hasbro made far more than demand required. (Heck, I almost skipped this set.) For today's price of roughly $7.50 a pop, it's a slam-dunk. If Hasbro ever does a Hoth Rebel-specific The Empire Strikes Back diorama or Rebel Transport ship, you might want more of these. (I would not bet on this.) They're nice enough figures, with decent uniforms, and even though some of them don't match what you saw on the screen they're still decent enough at filling out trenches or adapting your speeders to the cold.

Confidential to Hasbro: if you could just make 3 3/4-inch scale enlarged versions of the Hoth MicroCollection playsets (stickers and all, nothing fancy), I'd buy another 3-5 packs of these guys. My interest in army building is directly proportional to having places to station those armies. With no big playsets for several years, I have no reason to buy more than one or maybe two of any given trooper. They serve no function other than to clutter my toy rooms.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Hasbro Pulse, and I waited until later so I could get free shipping. But they're sold out, so use the Amazon sonsored affiliate link where it's $15 less than what I paid for it.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,327: March 12, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,326: Yoda (Jedi Spirits, The Vintage Collection)

2026-03-10T01:00:00.000-07:00

YODA (Jedi Spirits)
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Hasbro Pulse Exclusive Special Action Figure Set
Item No.: No. G1395
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: n/a
Includes: Three figures, one cane
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $57.99
Availability: November 2025
Appearances: Return of the Jedi

Bio: As Luke Skywalker and his friends celebrate the overthrowing of the Galactic Empire, he sees the Force spirits of Anakin Skywalker, Yoda, and Obi-Wan Kenobi looking on. (Taken from the packaging.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: While not the first version of Yoda (Jedi Spirits), it is one of surprisingly few. For fans of 3 3/4-inch figures, we got a holo Yoda in 2005, and of course Force Ghost Yoda [FOTD #3,606] last year, with the very first Spirit of Yoda [FOTD #94] way back in 1998. Each version offers something a little different, but most of them do it with color. This one is similar to some existing Yoda figures you may have bought, now with clear blue hands and feet. The figure has darker skin and a darker brown outfit, plus that metallic blue shimmer that looks so good.

For whatever reason, the robe looks better here than on Anakin or Obi-Wan. You can still see right through it, but depending on the lighting it's a little less visible. He still has his flute and cane, plus the swivel elbows and wrists so he can hold his cane. It follows the template of the other figures in the set, and given Yoda's more recent appearances in The Last Jedi I don't think I like it as much. With Return of the Jedi you were dealing with an earlier level of optical effects, so there's probably some level of ambiguity as to how it was meant to look, and how it looked. Newer Force Ghosts are not really as icy clear blue, and you could probably have just gotten away with an opaque figure splattered in a slight blue metallic tint (like his head, cane, and body got.) The hands and feet are probably a step too far, and I can't say I'm ultimately thrilled with this set as a definitive take on these characters in this style. It's good, but it doesn't quite match what we saw in the movie (or what we thought we saw.)

At $58, this 3-pack came out before the big $19.99 price hike of a single figure last year - so it's rather expensive for what you get. Obi-Wan and Anakin have no accessories (well, an alt head, OK) so there's just not a lot here for the money. Yoda's face printing is very good, and the articulation is below average for 2025. It would be a stretch to say he feels like he's worth $19.33, but I also wonder how collectors perceive the value of this figure without an Ewok village in the first place. The 1998 3-pack had a themed base that was sensible and welcome. We haven't had a playset that really fits with this guy in decades. I doubt we'll ever get an official modular Ewok Village, so this guy's fate is probably to wind up in a shelf of figures lined up shoulder to shoulder (to knee) or to stay in the package. Maybe he'll get to be in some fancy Instagram photos. But more than likely, a regular Yoda figure would do the trick for pretty much all fans. It's a neat idea, but not one that necessarily benefits from the materials and articulation we're being charged more than full price for here. The main reason I'd still recommend this set is because the 1998 versions are yellowing (OK, greening) with age, and - at least for now - this one looks better. Hopefully Hasbro won't use clear plastic for future releases, so they to avoid looking awful as time goes on. It might be silly to think about how a figure may look in 20 or 30 years, but I'm hoping to still be here and enjoying my little plastic men.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Hasbro Pulse. Hasbro had a Pulse Premium exclusive window on this set for about a month, in which it did not sell out, nor did it sell out in subsequent months. It shipped in November, and it's still in stock.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,326: March 10, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,325: Mandalorian Shriek-Hawk (Blue and Brown Chest Armor, Pale Yellow Right Shoulder, The Vintage Collection)

2026-03-05T00:00:00.000-08:00

MANDALORIAN SHRIEK-HAWK Blue and Brown Chest Armor, Pale Yellow Right Shoulder
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Amazon Exclusive Special Action Figure Set
Item No.: No. G0265
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: n/a
Includes: Four figures, four jet packs, four knives, five blasters
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $64.99
Availability: October 2024
Appearances: The Mandalorian

Bio: The Shriek-Hawks are a team of Mandalorian specialists skilled in jetpack operations as well as scouting and rescue missions. (Taken from the packaging.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: Haven't I seen this Mandalorian Shriek-Hawk before? Yes, and no. The set uses new and old molds with new coloring, much like the prop department on the show. There are instantly recognizable elements from the show, along with some new bits. If you want to skip it, be my guest, but it's a unique (if nameless) figure.

In this 4-pack's third Mando from the left, you'll get a figure with The Book of Boba Fett Boba boots, and the bulk of the rest of the figure is based on Din Djarin Mando bits like you saw on Mandalorian Fleet Commander [FOTD #3,243] a couple of years back. The helmet seems to be a good match, too, as is the backpack. This figure also has a unique belt/holster part. I feel like a kid doing a book report from a cover, but it's worth noting the helmet is blue with a gray stripe on the top and very dark gray around the shiny black visor. I also dug the silver left gauntlet and yellow right gauntlet. It has a similar flavor to other figures, but it's unique enough to be interesting and/or somebody's 501st fan character. Articulation is on par with recent releases, as no new bits were constructed here.

The backpack is a redeco of the Fleet Commander, with a Death Watch Mandalorian [FOTD #2,926] double-grip rifle and a pistol with a unique closed trigger guard. He also has a vibroblade which I am fairly sure has never been used with another figure.

Hasbro delivered the goods here, trading on what the prop department did best. I wouldn't say it's mind-blowing in 2026 (or 2024) but it does provide us with new characters that appeared on screen without incorporating a lot of new parts. That's worth something, but at the same time, I'd be just as happy if this guy had half the joints at a lower price. It's a very deluxe figure for a fairly insignificant character, and at markdown prices is a real gem. I'd say give it a look. If you need more Mandos - and at this point, that feels less likely - get this set.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Amazon.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,325: March 5, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,324: Night Trooper (All-White Helmet, The Vintage Collection)

2026-03-03T00:00:00.000-08:00

NIGHT TROOPER All-white helmet
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Action Figure Set
Item No.: No. F9259
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: n/a
Includes: Blaster
Action Feature: Blaster
Retail: $54.99
Availability: July 2024
Appearances: Ahsoka

Bio: The Night Troopers were stormtroopers who served Grand Admiral Thrawn during his exile on the extragalactic planet Peridea, comprising the majority of his forces. (Stolen from Wookieepedia.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: I looked at one of the Night Trooper in 2024 and have been meaning to get back to it. This seems like a good time! Ahsoka season two is allegedly coming this year, but I'd honestly expect them to kick it back a bit with Maul: Shadow Lord and a new movie on deck. I also haven't heard any whispers of merch yet, but things have been light on new series and/or secretive in general. But I digress, we're here to talk about this figure from a set that came out about 19 months ago. It's worth less than SRP now, which is a trend on a lot of items. It's not a bad item - Hasbro (and/or partners) just overestimated the market demand for what is actually a pretty decent set of troopers.

Thanks to Hasbro's rapid improvements of its 3 3/4-inch collector line, this guy hasn't aged well. The ball-and-socket jointed hips we've been getting on new figures are so good that it makes these awkward rotating hip joints that are built like a shoulder swivel seem old-hat. They're pretty sturdy, but they're not fun. You have to actively manipulate them to achieve a pose, and it requires a lot of fidgeting. I know a lot of you hate "old" Kenner figures, but their swivel legs went from "stand" to "sit" with no ambiguity without any actual thought. Hasbro continues to use the thighs on this Night Trooper with its 2025 Sandtrooper, and I'd very much like to see them go away.

Aside from that, the figure gets the job done. The joints are all basically as good as they get, with tilty ankles and bend-and-swivel wrists, plus that double barbell beck. Everything works fairly well - minus the hips - with tight joints that retail the pose pretty well. I haven't had a lot of problems with this guy's ankles, either. Things just more or less clicked in place, which I suppose is an overall win for a figure I will likely not play with very much. His destiny is to stand, or to be stored. Maybe that will change with the second season of Ahsoka, but I'm not so sure. I feel the rapid release of Star Wars programming has taken away any desire to play with (or even think about) most new stories after airing given product drops off fast and there might be multiple shows starting and ending before we get back to these guys again. To put things in perspective, Ahsoka wrapped in October of 2023 - how much time have you spent thinking about the show? That's not a knock against the show. We've also watched Andor season 2, The Acolyte, and Skeleton Crew since the Night Troopers returned to "our" galaxy with Grand Admiral Thrawn. And then we're told two new movies are coming, and cartoons too - so playing around with the toys from that show hasn't been on my mind much, even though they are pretty slick.

The sculpt shares parts with other troopers. Hasbro cleverly configured these troopers with different "wrapped" limbs, so the three in the set all look different. If you buy multiple sets, you can swap limbs (well, maybe with boiling water) and make up some new and unique designs. This one has no gray paint on their helmet, but he does have some gold filling in his cracks and some red ribbons. It's a nice figure, as a more or less immortal zombie of some sort. Hasbro really got a lot of mileage out of its new body parts, and could probably easily make another different crew with slightly different paint that we'd all happily buy. I do not expect this to happen, unless everybody is keeping super duper secret about new season toys. After the light showing for Andor season two, I'm not placing bets.

The trooper's paint and general vibes are good. It was nicely executed, and now you can get it on Amazon or eBay for less than it cost when I got mine. It's funny to see that often - not always, but often - collector product based on the new shows seems to struggle a bit. The recent Mos Eisley Set allegedly sold out, which either means Hasbro right-sized the run, or we're going to see some fun drama unfold later. Regardless, the Night Trooper is a good figure and the goodly gnomes at Hasbro ensured enough were made for you to build armies at a discount. If you liked the show - or at least its production design - I'd recommend the set. I just haven't opened them despite them sitting at my desk for nearly two years. I'll probably liberate the next trooper after we hear a release date for the next season for the show. Until then, take advantage of the market and get one.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Entertainment Earth. But they're sold out, so use the ">Amazon sponsored link.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,324: March 3, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,323: Princess Leia Organa (The Vintage Collection)

2026-02-26T00:00:00.000-08:00

PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA That white outfit, with both hoods
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Action Figure
Item No.: Asst. E7763 No. F9785
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: #316
Includes: Two blasters, two hoods
Action Feature: Hoods unplug in back
Retail: $16.99
Availability: June 2024
Appearances: Star Wars

Bio: Princess Leia Organa was one of the greatest leaders of the Rebel Alliance, fearless on the battlefield and dedicated to ending the Empire's tyranny. (Taken from the figure's cardback.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: This Princess Leia Organa figure was available for a while - you could get one, if you wanted. As of my writing this, it's funny to note Amazon sellers are asking $45 for her while the similar The Black Series figure from 2025 has been marked down 10%. They're basically the same in terms of complexity, with slightly different changes in assembly, but the resulting figure is functionally similar with the same gear. The 3 3/4-inch audience is far more interested in this character in this outfit, it would seem. My crackpot theory is that 3 3/4-inch fans tend to be more fanatical, and 6-inch fans who aren't also lifers tend to dabble more and not stick around forever. No one group is better or superior, it just seems that 6-inch prices are more likely to drop like a rock. It could be because Hasbro says "this sells for a higher price and we should make more of them" while cutting the little guys short. They don't share numbers, so you have to guess here.

This is a good figure that gets the job done. The job, of course, is giving fans a super-articulated action figure as demanded without really being concerned if that matters or not. Like with Obi-Wan's spirit, she has super-articulated legs hobbled by a long plastic dress. The only joints that really matter below her waist are the ankles, and once you have those in place she stands fairly well. She could also be a chess piece with no knee or hip joints, and you'd never miss it. The arm joints have a good range of movement, with fairly deep elbow cuts. That's great! If you don't have them completely straight or completely bent, the loop inside the arm might be visible. It's probably not a big deal given how most fans will display this figure. If you want to have her arms up like she's removing her hood? Doable. You want both hands on the Imperial blaster like she's firing down the hallway of the detention block? Doable. You want her to stand with her hands crossed just below her belt like in the cardback photo? Well... technically she can do it, but the plastic doesn't hang in a pleasing way. I am not sure cloth would be better here. So what's the solution?

Skip articulation, bring back alternate arms. Hasbro might even be able to make a figure more cheaply given how little paint there is, given there would be fewer parts to assemble in the packaging. Leia can't double-grip a blaster (like on the Blockade Runner, or the Death Star swing scene.) That's no fault of Hasbro, there are limits to what you can do with an arm of this size - but if you sculpt arms specific to a certain pose? That might work better. Give it some thought, Hasbro, especially if you're working on a big Death Star playset some day.

This Leia can't sit, so she's useless for your big Millennium Falcon scene where she goes up to Luke and goes "Yeah, it stinks Ben died, but he was my friend too. Also my whole planet asploded so get over it, putz." But if you need her standing around? This is a very good figure, with a dress that hangs well, and looks good in plastic. The waist has a really nice pivot joint too, right above the belt so it's not unsightly. Given what they were trying to do, the body turned out incredibly well. I'm just being annoying by suggesting alternate arm parts or an alternate lower body - with no articulation - could result in a more useful figures for diorama purposes.

But how's the face? Fine. The separately molded hair looks spectacular, bringing in what looks like clusters of strands wrapped around just-so. It's great. The face printing is also excellent, but at this size it's probably not perfect. Maybe a little more color, or a slight tweak to the eyes, but she's pretty fantastic for a figure with a pea-sized face. This is not a complaint - what we have as far superior to pretty much any other release of the character in this costume at this size. Hasbro's Leia figures have generally turned out better than most other original trilogy characters in recent years, so kudos on a job well done.

Given what we're seeing in Marvel Legends - $60 fancy figures with more parts - I'm wondering if we can get alternate faces or limbs at this size if Hasbro were to (finally) give up the Vintage trade dress. I'd be curious to see what a $25 super-deluxe "The Infinity Collection" figure might look like, for example, or perhaps a new sort of mini-statue figure at this scale. But that's not what this is - it's a super-articulated figure with no mobility below the legs. I'm glad she came out before retail went up to $20, and I assume every one of my complaints is mooted given she sold out and is now an expensive release. It'd be great to see Hasbro reissue her for the normies next year in time for the 50th, but that seems rarer and rarer. As such, I hope you got her, and/or that Hasbro makes an even more impressive version down the road.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Entertainment Earth.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,323: February 26, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,322: Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Spirits, The Vintage Collection)

2026-02-24T00:00:00.000-08:00

OBI-WAN KENOBI (Jedi Spirits)
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Hasbro Pulse Exclusive Special Action Figure Set
Item No.: No. G1395
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: n/a
Includes: Three figures, one cane
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $57.99
Availability: November 2025
Appearances: Return of the Jedi

Bio: As Luke Skywalker and his friends celebrate the overthrowing of the Galactic Empire, he sees the Force spirits of Anakin Skywalker, Yoda, and Obi-Wan Kenobi looking on. (Taken from the packaging.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: There are some figures where you can't do much better than "meets expectations." Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Spirits) is one of those figures. Whenever you're dealing with a trooper, a holo, or a ghost, getting anything more than a recolor is rare. In this case, Hasbro actually went the extra mile (and then ran back about 1,138 feet) with this one. Hasbro used Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi [FOTD #3,308] as the base for this one, and swapped out some bits. The hands and feet are now clear blue plastic, with a gradient transitioning to fleshy to ghosty in the outfit. The cloth skirt is now plastic - and kind of looks better. (There is no hook for the lightsaber hilt here.) The figure also got rid of the opaque Jedi robe in favor of a leaves-nothing-to-the-imagination blue one.

It's fine. Trying to evoke special effects from 1980 and 1983 as a physical object has been tough. In the 1990s, we got clear blue guys. In 2004, we saw some sparkly guys. This time, Hasbro split the difference and it should delight those who demand articulation above all else. I don't find that helpful here, because other than sitting on a rock once? It's not necessary. This is a figure that could have been rendered as a statue with limited neck and arm articulation, and may have been better for it. The Jedi robes being see-through just doesn't look right, because you couldn't see under his robes in the movie. I assume it is difficult, if not impossible, to come up with the right soft goods to pull this effect off as an action figure. This is why I very reasonably think Hasbro should stop trying, and just do a statue. Add an alternate "seated leg" set if needed, because the jointed ankles, knees, and hips are worthless on a figure with a long plastic skirt. If anything, I find the joints hard to get just-right for standing. Just having no joints would actually work better here, because nobody's going to put this guy in wacky combat poses. And to customizers that want blue Kenobi legs, I'm sorry, all seven of you are not worth catering to.

I really like how Hasbro handled the paint and shine here, because his head looks really good. If Hasbro kept the head and torso's look for the entire figure, with some hints of blue and glitter in the fabric on the robes, I think we'd be better off. Clear blue hands and boots don't really help the figure's overall look, but I guess for those who like vibes? It works. It's fine, but there's still room to try something else.

Nobody needs another upgrade of this guy in the future. This is fine, but I guess we're always asking the question about if there's room for improvement or any way to improve accuracy. Spirit Obi-Wan Kenobi [FOTD #1,317] from 2004 pretty much delivered a perfectly sculpted body and robes, but the 2025 figure is a bit brighter. Neither is the clear winner, but I'd like to encourage Hasbro to start ignoring super-articulation on some figures if it ruins aesthetics if and only if it's a figure that has no need to sit or go in a vehicle. That's a small last, I'm sure, but Spirit Obi-Wan Kenobi really only needs to stand around and look cool... so I bet they could deliver a better, cheaper figure using fewer pieces if they decide to try again. And if they don't? The textures, likeness, and general gimmick here are good enough. They just don't match the movie super well, and soft goods on most 3 3/4-inch figures are challenging to make look good. This one is OK - plastic would work better here..

Day 3,322: February 24, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,321 Darth Vader (Force Masters / Epic World of Action)

2026-02-19T00:00:00.000-08:00

DARTH VADER Force Masters Pack
Epic World of Action Target Exclusive
Item No.: Asst. G0363 No. G0778
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: n/a
Includes: Red lightsaber, Force lightning, 4 other figures with accessories
Action Feature: Lightning grip for fists, lightning can wrap around figure
Retail: $34.99
Availability: July 2025
Appearances: Obi-Wan Kenobi

Bio: Jedi Masters take on Sith Lord Darth Vader in this 5-pack of Star Wars action figures inspired by Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke Skywalker, Force Ghost Yoda, Ahsoka Tano, and Darth Vader. (Taken from the Target's web site. Package has no bio.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: This is an interesting Darth Vader, in a year with many Darths Vader. In 2025 Hasbro gave us a "basic" Vader that's pretty much the same as this one - but with some minor changes. For this release, Hasbro added red lightning to his gloves, changed his belt buckle to have an unpainted triangle for some reason, and also painted the lenses on the helmet red. It's different!

The body itself is the same basic mold we got with the Mech or on the individual cardback - and it's a very nice figure. You get bend-and-swivel joints at the shoulders, elbows, and knees plus ball-jointed hips. The whole thing is very efficient and while it isn't the joint-spree of The Vintage Collection it's also half the price. He stands easily, but I might not recommend him as a fighter pilot. Yes, the cape is removable, but the skirt piece is a little thick and may get in the way of driving the family car. Hasbro did a good job sculpting him, unfortunately the grooves and cuts aren't super deep or detailed like many of the older figures. The detail is still present - check out the silver on the chest armor, which is over the robes. Note the horizontal lines on the gloves, which is specific to Obi-Wan Kenobi, Rebels, Rogue One and Star Wars. Hasbro also sculpted the figure to have a smoother, shinier texture on the various "hard" elements of the costume. It's a clever cost-cutting measure, this way they don't need to paint it with a glossy black paint.

I had no problems getting him to stand, even while holding his massive accessories. The big boots and tight joints keep him from doing a face-plant. This is a good design for a figure. "But Adam!" you say, "I don't like kiddo toys." Well, sure you do, we all grew up with toys and you can be an adult and admit it is OK if you buy toys for children. You've been doing it for years, it's OK, I won't make fun of you and we'd probably even be good friends if we met and if you're, you know, cool. If adult fans didn't insist on demanding features they don't want to pay for, I think collectors would see the mold and design as a good one. It's better than what we got in the 1990s, arguably cheaper given inflation, but I will admit that deco is a mixed bag.

This mold mostly replicates the looks from Rebels and Obi-Wan Kenobi with brighter than bright red lenses that are unique to this release, and kind of welcome. As we get older, or display our stuff in dark rooms, having brighter or in some way exaggerated features on small items helps a bunch. I like the light silver armor, I appreciate the belt buckle and the two lights on the chest they painted. I'm disappointed they left off the coin slots and the column ornament deco, though - it's sculpted, just blank. I also can't explain why they changed the belt buckle from being all silver to having a black cut-out for the paint mask. Some merch has this region partially black due to the vents - but the other Hasbro figures using this mold don't. I'm not sure why they would make the change. It stood out, and it's a notable difference. Hasbro also gave him some red lightning on hisi gloves which, honestly, I could do without. We got the red lightning as an accessory, and blue is the typical color whenever we see Vader lighting up some fools or being lit up himself... canon or otherwise.

But how's the gear? Good. The cape fits on the back peg hole, the lightning fits in his fist, and the cracklin' lightsaber also fits in the fist. The lightning is sort of a venus fly trap, able to grasp a figure a bit depending on its weight. It's pretty clever, as you can "grab" a guy in a distinct pose too. I know Vader is typically not canonically shown using it, but also, I unlocked all the secret characters and found the movies in Star Wars: Masters of Teras Kasi so Hasbro can do whatever they want if it's on screen somewhere.

I love that Hasbro gave him red lenses to make him stand out from the Mech Pilot, the Single Card (5 joints), the Single Card (9 joints), and of course the 2-pack with the Stormtrooper (5 joints.) Any time they include a unique accessory or deco hit to make it stand out - especially if it's weird - I'm generally supportive of the change. This might be the most interesting deco overall on this version of the mold, so I'd steer you to this set especially if it's on sale. I'd love a little more silver paint on the helmet and chest, but it's also a kid toy in a kid line that I feel is not long for this world. I would love to see more figures made in this 4-inch style (maybe not with the lightning), and I commend Hasbro for coming up with a way to make these stand out from last year's models. And I can also be cranky I've bought the sculpt about five times between the two significant molds.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Target on sale for $24.49. If I didn't overpay for Walmart's exclusives last year, I probably would've bought this one at full price and not complain. I needed that karmic price adjustment.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,321: February 19, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,320: Shaak Ti (The Vintage Collection)

2026-02-17T00:00:00.000-08:00

SHAAK TI It's Been a While
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Action Figure
Item No.: Asst. G2611 No. G2613
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: #384
Includes: Cloak, scarf, lightsaber, hilt
Action Feature: Hilt plugs in hip
Retail: $19.99
Availability: January 2026
Appearances: Attack of the Clones

Bio: A wise and patient Jedi Master, the Togruta Shaak Ti fought at the Battle of Geonosis and supervised the training of clone cadets on Kamino. (Taken from the figure's cardback.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: Absent from the line for over a decade, it makes sense that Hasbro wanted to do a new 3 3/4-inch Shaak Ti. (It's been almost 30 years since the last EV-9D9, just putting that out there.) With a focus on Geonosis this Jedi is a distinctive figure that, despite many other releases, probably benefits from some of the upgrades. Generally speaking alien figures do not benefit from the new technology as much as humans, mostly because make-up appliances and inhuman colors help to mask a lot of imperfections in the toymaking process. Getting a tiny peanut-sized Natalie Portman head to look perfect took some time, but the 2002 Shaak Ti head looked pretty great the first time. Each figure has its pros and cons, but this is currently queen of my world when it comes to mega-articulated takes with all the trimmings.

Let's start with the head. With no hair, her lekku piece seems to be the molded-on toupee. It seems fit perfectly, with excellently painted stripes. The make-up around the eyes looks excellent, and the pink skin color seems a little brighter and more saturated than stock photography or scenes from the movie. The eyes look good, but seemingly wrong - at this size I can't be sure, so maybe it doesn't matter. The movie costume seems to have contacts to make her eyes big and black, hiding the whites. This figure has a hint of the whites around the sides, which oddly does make her face look a little off. I'm sure anyone working on this figure will say "oh come on, you have got to be kidding me" but in the age of the $20 collector figure I'm going to nitpick facial details. Everything else seems pretty good, with her face trapezoids and red painted lips. The face doesn't look goofy, either.

Much like the face, the rest of the figure seems like someone cranked up the brightness. The brown soft goods cloak is lighter than most previous toys and the film, seemingly closely matching The Clone Wars. The hood is sewn down - which would be a complaint on another figure. Due to her massive head, here it doesn't really matter. She'd never use it, so sewing it down was a good call. Oddly like other recent Jedi, her sleeves are very small. In the movie, they were these giant, wing-sized things that you could smuggle an Ewok or at least a Hoojib inside. Here, they're just reasonable sleeves. I don't know why they're going in this direction given older figures had it right. Maybe it's mobility, but I don't think anyone ever complained about the sleeves with previous Attack of the Clones releases. Probably not coincidentally, this is also how her robes look in The Clone Wars.

The rest of the figure's costume is similar, with tattered soft goods "skirt" that actually looks pretty amazing. The fabric is thin and crinkled just-so. Is it a perfect match for the movie? Honestly I can't tell, but it looks good as a figure. Her scarf isn't as dark as the movie, but it hangs well, and it looks fine. Her tabard is incredibly detailed, and surely where a lot of money went. There are lots of sculpted and painted elements, and getting them sharply detailed is difficult. The same can be said about the gray lekku markings. It's a complex figure, with a lot of details to get just right. They did a generally good job, plus or minus questions of color temperature.

Articulation is fine, but not amazing. Getting both hands on the lightsaber hilt is no easier than most existing figures, and that's the kind of thing I really need out of a modern, otherwise excellent Jedi. For card ed collectors? She's amazing. To stand around in a collection? Probably perfectly fine, but still not the scene-perfect Attack of the Clones costume. When looking at The Clone Wars it would seem that robe and colors may have inspired the deco and robes, while the rest of the costume is pretty much what we saw in the movie. While this wave's Padme may be as perfect as she ever gets, Shaak Ti is one where Hasbro has ample reason to try again. If new colors and a new robe wouldn't cost a slot that would go to an actual new figure, I'd probably be happy to see it - but in this $19.99 environment I'll just say we can deal with it and move on. It's fine, just not perfect or particularly accurate to the movie photo on the cardback. But I don't make another one, we have been at "good enough" for a while and this, too, is probably good enough for most fans.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Entertainment Earth.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,320: February 17, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,319: Padmé Amidala (The Vintage Collection)

2026-02-12T00:00:00.000-08:00

PADME AMIDALA That white outfit, before it gets torn
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Action Figure
Item No.: Asst. G2611 No. G2612
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: #383
Includes: Two blasters, cape
Action Feature: Blaster goes in holster
Retail: $19.99
Availability: January 2026
Appearances: Attack of the Clones

Bio: The brave Padme Amidala fought for peace as Senator of Naboo - but her forbidden marriage to Anakin Skywalker would prove to have dire consequences for the galaxy. (Taken from the figure's cardback, spoiling the picture.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: The $19.99 figure price point does sting a bit, but when Hasbro makes actual all-new figures you can sometimes say "yeah, I can see it." If you compare this 2026 Padme Amidala to the ripped-shirt version from 2002 ($4.99) or the "Droid Factory" version from 2003, which also had the cape, you can see some real changes. The figures in 2002 and 2003 employed 3D scanned likenesses in the product development, with more realistic proportions and face sculpts that looked eerily similar to the real people. Paint hadn't yet caught up, but it was a radical departure from the 1990s where Kenner and Hasbro could capture personality and character, but the likenesses had a ways to go. Those 2002 and 2003 figures started to add articulation, but they were usually still given the same shoulder, neck, and hip swivels as Kenner's originals from 1978-1985.

I bring up the 2002/2003 figures because those things are almost as much of a dinosaur in 2006 as Kenner's original figures were in 2002. We've seen steady improvements in most figure likenesses, and Hasbro has delivered a Natalie Portman likeness that's about the size of a couple of peas with slightly exaggerated deco so real it seems to spit in the eye of life itself. And of course, in 20 years, we'll call this figure garbage because Hasbro will invent something even better. Padme's wig is separately molded, perfectly placed, and a consistent brown. Her eyes glisten a bit, Hasbro gave her a little much eye make-up - but at this size, it helps the peepers pop. The lips are painted pink, and Hasbro even put the smallest, intentional dot on her check for Ms. Portman's mole. Her eyebrows are also excellent. Sure, she's not screaming like the 2003 figure but it's realistic almost to a fault. The 2023 The Retro Collection figure was also very good in its restraint. This figure has none. I'd love to say something snarky here about how the head sculpt somehow doesn't seem worth the $16.99 it was designed at, or the $19.99 it costs because politics. But I can't. It's really something, and it's a shame our eyes are degrading with age so it's harder to appreciate.

And that's just the head. The body feels like it keeps the same basic outfit we've gotten over and over and over, with more articulation. The figure improves on the 2013 The Black Series 3 3/4-inch Padme with Nexu rips [FOTD #3,281], which was also amazing and very similar. I assume Hasbro has been trying to find new ways to make the same basic joints better, and has. The hips swing forward all the way without the belt getting in the way. The knees have a little bit of an overhang, hiding the ring joints. The ankles rock. Her wrists swivel, and her waist joint pivots just behind her belt. The jointing is a massive improvement, better than we'll likely ever need given most previous figures were good enough. But it's the very best, so far at least.

She has two blasters. The small one fits in her holster, the big one doesn't. She can hold it with no real problems. The cape's texture looks incredible, and being plastic it hangs nicely. It limits the poses you as a fan can do in your dioramas, and if I really felt like there were a ton of Attack of the Clones Tatooine dioramas being built that would matter. I assume this figure will mostly stand around on a shelf in a row with other figures, or maybe stay carded. In that respect, it's perfect. The sculptor nailed it, and should be asked to do more plastic versions of cloth things that hang off a figure in the future.

Could the accessories be better? Sure. I'd love them to have included her deleted scene hat/cloak parts, especially given that Qimir got a few more parts in his figure. Most of Padme is molded in color, so the deco budget has got to be lower here - but Hasbro did paint teh blaster grips. That's nice. This is a pretty great example of Hasbro's evolving an action figure from "a thing a kid can afford and play with" to "a collectible for adults to nitpick, photograph, and in some cases store in a box in a storage unit." She's a technical marvel, and like a lot of the women in The Vintage Collection feels like another figure that I could tell you may be one of Hasbro's very best. Most figures are "fine," and this one only gets more and more impressive as you compare her to other previous releases.

Prequel fans or fans of impressive action figures, get one. It exceeds expectations, and is somewhat eerie. Also, Hasbro has shown us just how well they can do a human face now. It makes a few classic figures from last year, like Han and Obi-Wan, look a little worse by comparison. Maybe it's just that her face is more conducive to being reduced in size and cast in plastic, but Hasbro did a great job and I am excited to see what we'll see at Toy Fair this weekend.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Entertainment Earth.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,319: February 12, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,318: The Stranger (Qimir, The Vintage Collection)

2026-02-10T00:00:00.000-08:00

THE STRANGER (Qimir)
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Action Figure
Item No.: Asst. G2611 No. G2786
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: #382
Includes: Two lightsabers, hilt, helmet, cloak
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $19.99
Availability: January 2026
Appearances: The Acolyte

Bio: Adopting the alias Qimir, the Stranger acts as a shiftless drifter. Little is known of this dark sider who trains Mae Aniseya in secret, hiding his face from his pupil. (Taken from the figure's cardback.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: One of the few figures I wanted after seeing The Acolyte was The Stranger (Qimir), who makes a pretty strong case for "hey maybe release some figures before the show starts." Is it a spoiler? Sure. Does it matter? No, it's so cool that seeing a figure like this might make you go "I want to watch the show now and I want to know more." The Acolyte was loaded up with considerable talent in front of and behind the camera, and decided to shoot itself in the foot. There were some great things in this show. There were some terrible aging make-up effects, and all it took was for one song so uncool that I found pretty much any discussion of the show's positives could be unraveled simply with the phrase "the power of many." For a show jam-packed with neato stuff, that's a real shame.

Manny Jacinto got to strut around nude - a first in Star Wars - denying me the part I was clearly born to play. But he did so with aplomb, getting to play an a-grade weirdo and a pretty compelling baddie with some great costumes and lack thereof. Like so many things in the recent saga, it's a shame that developments seem to conspire to keep him from coming back. Why? Because this is a great figure with a wonderful costume. He's got huge pants, a great shirt, and some of Hasbro's better bare arms. The brace on his left arm do a good job keeping him from having wrist cankles, but the right arm is a little bulky around the wrist. The range of motion is good, but it doesn't seem quite as muscular as the arms appeared on-screen. Can't win 'em all, I s'pose, you wouldn't want to accuse him of being some sort of master of the universe. The hands have no problems holding the lightasbers, and I've found the giant pants to be very good at helping him be posed in a stable way. I really like how Hasbro translated the design to a plastic man.

The head is top-notch, with a separately molded wig on a face that looks pretty great. That modern printing keeps getting better, and the simple deco on this figure is hard to ruin. Hasbro nailed the sculpted figure. The lightsabers are all decent, but you can't connect them in any way. The hilt fits like a glove in a socket on the belt, making this a figure with tons of good features that just plain work. Normally I'm fighting the pose or the lightsabers, but here? Everything is smooth. I love it.

To make things even more interesting, we get a cloth cloak and a plastic helmet. The helmet is another one of the great props, probably one of the highlights of the Disney era. It's gleefully creepy with a toothlike mouth and no eyes on a worn metal dome. I suppose the implication with all of the wear and tear is that this is a man who's been hit on the head a few times, which is more comical than cool, but it looks awesome enough that you might not think about that. I think it turned out great.

I don't love the cloak - as with other figures, I'm thinking we're hitting the limits of what cloth can do. It doesn't have a lot of weight to it, so it looks sort of like what the barber swings around you when it's time to get a haircut. The plastic one in The Black Series looks nicer, and I think I'd rather have something like that here. The material is good, but it just doesn't feel right for this particular figure. There are two layers of cloth and if I had this figure in my hand before I saw the show, I'd just say it looked like an awesome figure.

Loud, proud fans of The Acolyte are few but I think it's worth seeing the show. It's not my favorite series, but there's a lot in there that shows winning imagination and great work on the part of the writers and designers. Also, some of the most embarrassing stuff. The bulk of the non-Jedi costuming is all amazing, with unique armor and clothing to delight and frustrate. Maybe they'll find a place to reuse this stuff, as the Stranger's helmet seems like something that has had other owners and could be passed down. But I digress - this is the best The Acolyte figure, and it'll look awesome in other displays too. The pre-prequel show won't ever have a big collection of toys, so I'd still recommend picking up a few to put in other scenes or to just enjoy as a neat action figure. This review is way more positive than I was expecting, mostly because I was assuming I'd find fault with the deco, articulation, or five accessories. Even at $19.99, this is a figure that feels like it's better at pulling its weight. Bravo.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Entertainment Earth.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,318: February 10, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,317: Anakin Skywalker (Jedi Spirits, The Vintage Collection)

2026-02-05T00:00:00.000-08:00

ANAKIN SKYWALKER (Jedi Spirits)
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Hasbro Pulse Exclusive Special Action Figure Set
Item No.: No. G1395
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: n/a
Includes: Three figures, one cane
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $57.99
Availability: November 2025
Appearances: Return of the Jedi

Bio: As Luke Skywalker and his friends celebrate the overthrowing of the Galactic Empire, he sees the Force spirits of Anakin Skywalker, Yoda, and Obi-Wan Kenobi looking on. (Taken from the packaging.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: If there's a short list of figures I never expected to see again, it would be something like this Anakin Skywalker (Jedi Spirit) thanks to its alternate head. If I were Hasbro, I'd have sold one Sebastian Shaw figure, and one Hayden Christensen figure, but not a double-header. The sculpts are excellent. The deco is good. The soft goods are also present.

The body seems to be a mix of new and old parts. I noticed right away that the boots looked like The Journey of Anakin Skywalker's "Darth Vader" [FOTD #3,285], and the legs seem to match as well. They're cast in clear blue. The left hand seems similar to that figure, but I am not able to easily remove it to check. It isn't obvious to me that the arms are shared, and the torso is unique as it has a pull-out chest attached to head. I think that's a brand-new feature with this figure.

The quality of work is, as always, very good. There are a lot of joints and textures sculpted on the figure, and the Sebastian Shaw head's gray hair looks great his distinctive smile. Unfortunately the deco left off the pronounced eyebrows, which really stand out on the original movie scene and the ultra-rare carded figure packaging. It's a good head, it's shiny, and it looks like him - but it could look more like him.

The Hayden Christensen head is really good. The messy hair is just perfect, and a little darker than the aforementioned Darth Vader. It's not the same sculpt either - it's a little more lively. The face looks great with a slight smirk that feels like he's thinking "Thanks, kid" with a perfect scar and eyes. It's really good. I was trying to pop it off to swap with the Vader figure, but it was not easy to do - and I don't want to break it. As such, I'll just say Hasbro could sell me a Revenge of the Sith Anakin with this head for twenty bucks and I'd pay it. Each head has a slightly different robe "plug" that easily fits in a cavity in the figure's chest. I really admire the sculpting work done here.

I don't like the blue robes. While it does evoke a bit of that magical shimmering light that exists only in movie magic, there's one problem: you can see through it. In the movie, you can't. This may have been the only solution Hasbro had with this figure format, but that's the problem: not every figure should be in The Vintage Collection. This figure would benefit greatly from being a "salt shaker figure," because the lower robes hinder all articulation and he's likely to face-plant with his ankles. In the movie, he only looks around and moves his head - Hasbro could've sold us 3 mostly-statues for $45 or $50 and as long as they were clear with robes molded to them you'd hear no complaints from me. I realize this is ridiculous nerdery, but your clothes don't turn partially invisible when you're a ghost. At least, as far as I know, all I've seen is the movies. It's not like vengeful spirits in horror movies are accidentally flashing libidinous teens at summer camp.

I realize the power of The Vintage Collection to move (higher priced) product, but this figure - and this set - would be better off as low-articulation figures. Even at the same price, mini-statues would be a better solution to delivering action figures with some hard-to-represent characteristics. I would also have been fine with a slightly less sheer cloth robe, but let's be honest: I'm a nutty collector. Any collector that insists Ghost Anakin needs bend-and-swivel wrists, or elbows, or knees is nuttier than I am. I would want any Jedi with a lightsaber to have joints for fun poses.

We have had a few Sebastian Shaw figures (1984, 1998, 1999) and all of which have their pros and cons - but this one might be the best overall execution of the concept so far. But I'm not happy with it - I hope Hasbro tries again, and understands that fans will most likely be very accepting of swapping a few joints for a better-looking figure. No kid is going to play with Spirit Anakin, no ship needs him as a pilot. Statue it up, and I'll throw down another $20. But please, keep the alternate heads, and these head sculpts. They're very good. (Plus or minus some eyebrows.)

Day 3,317: February 5, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,316: Mandalorian Shriek-Hawk (Brown Chest Armor/No Rangefinder, The Vintage Collection)

2026-02-03T00:00:00.000-08:00

MANDALORIAN SHRIEK-HAWK Brown Chest Armor, No Rangefinder
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Amazon Exclusive Special Action Figure Set
Item No.: No. G0265
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: n/a
Includes: Four figures, four jet packs, four knives, five blasters
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $64.99
Availability: October 2024
Appearances: The Mandalorian

Bio: The Shriek-Hawks are a team of Mandalorian specialists skilled in jetpack operations as well as scouting and rescue missions. (Taken from the packaging.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: I had this Mandalorian Shriek-Hawk for over a year before opening the set - there's a lot of toy action to absorb! Each figure has individually customized armor and stands out as an individual, but none of them have names or individual packaging. It's one big set, which is kind of a neat throwback to the Kenner era when you got names like "Rancor Keeper" or "A-Wing Fighter Pilot" because nobody wanted to dig deeper. Four figures share this name, and this is the one on the far right of the boxed set.

This figure has brown chest armor, a green left shoulder, a yellowish right shoulder, and Kenner-ish red and gold-ish gauntlets. The arms and legs share elements with Axe Woves and Mando, the chest armor seems to be unique, the helmet is unique, and the belt and codpiece are also unique. The helmet has a unique cracked - but articulated - rangefinder, which makes this guy stand out. Since all of the figures in this set have blue helmets and generally brown and gray bodies, it feels like a group but not a terribly cohesive one. And since there aren't a ton of clear images (or names) to easily compare costumes to figure, I'll leave it at "this is good enough for now." It might be old age, but it certainly feels like I'm at a point in my life where I can say "close enough, let's move on to something new next."

This figure has a distinctive holster, plus a vibro-blade... or kinfe... or whatever it is. The set on has one big rifle to share among them, which is a shame. It's a neat figure, but not one that stood out or one that was featured in a book or trading card or anything I've come across to make me bounce up and down, point, and demand it.

Hasbro probably got to this as quickly as possible, and that was a solid 18 months after they appeared on TV. It's an afterthought of a set. That's a bad choice - these figures aren't a spoiler, and they probably would have made people more excited for the show (and toys) had they been released before we knew they weren't anything super duper special. Imagination is worth a lot, and giving fans something to dream about is a lot more exciting and engaging than giving fans confirmed nobodies down the road.

See also, locking up the Rey/Luke story between The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. It's more rewarding for all parties to do something like a Sneak Preview wave, because - honestly - anybody that sees the bulk of figures and go "you ruined the show" needs to be bonked upside the head. Sure, a presumed-dead guy coming back is a spoiler. Yes, a decapitated figure or maybe even a disguised figure could be something that ruins the fun. But after 10 years of Disney-era Star Wars in live action, I don't think a single toy would tell me something that would in any way alter my enjoyment of the movie or TV show. Quite the opposite - getting to gawk over and speculate about a costume provides much more when it comes to anticipating the show, plus I'll even keep an eye out for it on-screen. Hopefully Hasbro and Lucasfilm can get more things like this out prior to airdate, because they'll only enrich the fan experience. The "no spoilers, I don't even want to see a trailer" crew can't be reasoned with nor should anyone try. They're lost. Make money off the rest of us. But I digress.

The figure's boots look great, the armor is nicely dented, and the armor is incredibly clean. There aren't any real signs of wear in the deco, and since we never really dwell on it, it looks fine. It'll be great in that diorama you won't build, because there's no actual shriek-hawks to herd or spires to climb, or cities to fly around in. A figure without vehicles, or playsets, or other toys to interact with can still look amazing, but I'd say it may never be fun. He can stand, he can hold his gear, and he looks incredibly distinctive. I love the glossy visor! But other than hanging out by the Armorer's Forge, I can't do much else with him. If you don't have thousands of figures, this is a good set and Amazon marked it down - it's great for the price. If you've got too much stuff, well.... this won't help that.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Amazon.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,316: February 3, 2026