VOTD #24 - Big Millennium Falcon - Legacy Collection

 

 Introduction: Finally, Hasbro delivers with this monster sized vehicle called the Millennium Falcon. Wow, what a huge ship you have there. This giant beast can hold many figures and can be used to recreate many of your favorite scenes from the movies. It also comes with many new features of playability. Just an amazing ship!

My Opinion: Took me awhile to get one of these BMF's but I waited til I got mine on clearance for 50% off at ToysRus. I had to track one down after visiting 3 stores that were sold out when the sale price hit. Once I found one though I was stoked, this ship is a must have for any collector even if you only collect the figures. This vehicle comes packed with so many features its unreal. Even at the full retail price it is worth picking up. These days you're probably going to have to pay a little more now but it will still be worth the money spent as this things looks so sweet on display. You must look through my full gallery of images to see how much fun I had with it.

 Description on the back of box:
"The fastest ship in the galaxy, the Millennium Falcon has amazing speed and firepower that helped the Rebel Alliance defeat the Empire in numerous battles, including Yavin and Endor. Piloted by Han Solo and Chewbacca, the Falcon packs powerful secrets and special modifications inside and out. They all came in handy on that fateful day when Han and Chewie agreed to fly Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, R2-D2, and C-3PO to Alderaan, and ended up battling the evil Empire for the 1st time. As Han Solo says, "She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid." "

First Appearance: Star Wars
Year Released: 2008
Retail Price: $159.99

 Features:
Han Solo & Chewbacca
7 Projectiles
7 Landing Gear
Top Quad Cannon & Bottom Quad Cannon
Bottom Laser Cannon
Radar Dish
Smuggling Compartment Panels w/2 Covers
2 Front Mandibles
Cockpit Canopy w/Mini-Fighter
Side Hatch Cover
Holochess Mantellian Savrip & Kintan Strider, Houjix, K'lor'slug
Instruction Booklet
Sticker Sheet

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VOTD #23 - Speeder Bike with Clone Trooper - Saga

 

 Introduction: Back in 2002, Hasbro re-released the speeder bike again along with an awkward looking Clone Trooper with removable armor which was again re-released during the Clone Wars line but with a gray color instead of the standard brown color. This speeder was released in the deluxe line on a card back and blister style packaging.

My Opinion...: I liked the idea of the armor being removable but the figure sucks terribly. The best look of the figure is with the armor off and the helmet on as seen above in the images. And to think they gave us this figure again in the clone wars line also was a horrible idea. He cant even hang on to both handles of the speeder bike. He also falls off his seat easily. This is one of the toys that a collector can pass on and not be sad. Who actually picked these ugly clones up? lol

 Description on the back of box:
"Formidable fighters engineered for battle, a number of the Clone Troopers are deployed on speeders, then race into battle against the enemy forces. Daringly flying alongside the AT-TEs, they lob electro grenades into the vehicles to disable them in crippling explosions."

First Appearance: Attack of the Clones
Year Released: 2002
Retail Price: $9.99

Features:
Clone Trooper
w/Removable Armor
w/Removable Helmet
Blaster
Grenade

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VOTD #22 - AT-AP Walker (Repaint in Green) - The Clone Wars

 

 Introduction: The green AT-AP walker is repaint of the 2008's TAC AT-AP Walker and the third time it has been released. The second was just a repack of 2008's TAC AT-AP Walker. This repainted version is by far more superior looking that the original release. AT-AP stands for All Terrain Attack Pod but I am sure many collectors already kn...ow that.

My Opinion: I never picked up the original so this was a real treat to find repainted so I had to pick one up. Now I want the old one too for comparisons. The cartoonish clone troopers make a tight fit for the gunner cannon so I don't think a regular figure will fit to well up there. However, the back of the seat is made of a flexible plastic so it can me pushed back to fig a figure in snug. How many of you actually own both versions?

Description on the back of box:
"Designed as mobile battlefield armor, the All Terrain Attack Pod is an essential walker for the clone troopers. The center leg gives the AT-AP additional stability for crossing rough terrain, as the clone troopers who operate it blast the enemy with the vehicle’s projectile launcher and cannons. AT-AP walkers were used on Ryloth to liberate the Twi-Lek people from the separatists."

First Appearance: The Clone Wars
Year Released: 2011
Retail Price: $25.99

Features:
Rotating Gunner Cannon
Swing-Up Center Leg
Swing-Up Hatch Covers
Articulated Legs
Chin-Mounted Laser Cannon
Projectile for Gunner Cannon

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VOTD #21 - Swoop Bike w/Durge - Clone Wars

 

 Introduction: In 2003, Hasbro changed up the line and released Clone Wars figures with the same look as the regular figures. Later they went cartoonish, but first we ended up with a short lived line of figures. Durge on a swoop bike was pretty much the best toy of the year. The bike itself was awesome. How many of you own this particular speeder?

My Opi...nion: Back in 03 my collecting had slowed down some due to other reasons in life so I had passed on many of the Clone Wars collection. I wasn't impressed with this line anyways and definitely didn't like the animated figures either. When I saw this deluxe figure with bike, I definitely picked one up. This by far is the best figure and vehicle of the Clone Wars line.

Description on the back of box:
"A century before the Clone Wars, this 2,000 year old bounty hunter went into hibernation to recuperate after being tortured by Mandalorians. Awakening shortly after the Battle of Geonosis, Durge learns that the only Mandalorians still alive are the Clone Troopers, which were created from Mandalorian Jango Fett. Durge joins the Confederacy to enact his revenge upon Jango Fett's clones. His swoop bike is a high-performance craft with exceptional speed and challenges even the most skilled pilots. Simple vehicles, they achieve their performance through a combination of repulsor lift and turbo thrust engines. "

First Appearance: Clone Wars
Year Released: 2003
Retail Price: $9.99

Features:
Durge Figure
Blaster Pistols
Blaster rifle
Battle Lance
Backpack

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VOTD #20 - TIE Fighter - POTF2

 

 Introduction: In 1995, Hasbro brought back many of the Vintage vehicles from the 70's and 80's. Today's VOTD features the TIE Fighter which was copied from the old vintage version minus the battery compartment. Only this time they updated the Wings and gave us sculpted solar panels instead of sticker applied versions. Remember how bad they looked once the stickers p...eeled off?

My Opinion: I was always disappointed with the size of these TIE Fighters. I always wanted a larger scaled wings which now we have today. I didn't really like the idea at first of these vehicles coming back but they did update them to make them better than the old ones. I liked the idea of the blue prints being included but Hasbro quickly stopped doing that after the first round of vehicles. How many of you out there own this particular TIE Fighter?

Description on the back of box:
Height: 6.3 Meters Long
Manufacturer: Sienar Fleet Systems
Type: Starfighter

Weapon: Laser Cannons
Affiliation: Empire

First Appearance: Star Wars
Year Released: 1995
Retail Price: $19.99

Features:
Blue Print
Ejecting Solar Panel Wings
Opening Cockpit

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VOTD #19 - Shadow Scout Speeder Bike - The 30th AC

 

 Introduction: If you went to Comic Con in San Diego in the summer of 2007 you may remember picking up this exclusive Shadow Scout with Speeder Bike for around $25. They were also available online as well which is where I got mine since I was unable to attend SDCC that year. This speeder is all black with the Scout being a retool of 2006's VTSC Bi...ker Scout with a wider stance allowing him to sit the speeder bike.

My Opinion: I think this is the best Speeder Bike idea ever. I was very happy to add one to my collection without having to attend the 2007 Comic Con in San Diego. The Shadow scout uses the best sculpt plus a wider leg stance to fit on the bike. This is one of my favorite characters of the SW universe. I totally recommend that if you do not have this bad boy in your collection to hunt one down and add it even if you have to pay a little extra. It is an exclusive so don't expect to wait for the price to come down. lol
 

Description on the back of box:
"Shadow scout troopers (a.k.a. storm commandos) are trained for missions of deep infiltration. They uncover plots hatched by shadows in dark corners, and they dig up deadly secrets that can be used to make enemies cooperate. Their speeder bikes are designed for silence and speed, with a tri-deflective energy shield that prevents detection."

First Appearance: SDCC
Year Released: 2007
Retail Price: $25.00

Features:
Scout Blaster
Movable Landing Gear & Flaps
Swivel Front Laser

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VOTD #18 - Republic Gunship - ROTS

 

 Introduction: Today's VOTD features the third release of the Gunship. This version sports a light green color scheme along with some battle damage. The original gunship was release back in 2002 which had a reddish color scheme during the Saga packaging run. Once put together the wing span is huge. This vehicle takes up some serious space on any collector's shelf....

My Opinion: I really enjoyed having this vehicle in my collection. These ships are massive and look awesome with figures in them. The only one I am still missing from my collection is the Clone Wars black version. I hear it commands a pretty penny these days. I will just wait til the hype calms down and pick one up close to retail if not just a little bit above retail but I will not dish out to much money. These gunships look awesome hanging from the ceiling too. I totally recommend to every collector to at least have one gunship out of the box on display. You wont regret it, this thing is the mother of all vehicles, well next to the BMF its second place in my book as far as air assault ships.

 Description on the back of box:
"The Republic Gunship is a powerful combat vessel used by the clone troopers. Its transport bay can carry large numbers of troops into battle, deploying them through the side doors and with the drop-off landing base. Outfitted with an impressive arsenal of weapons including "laser" cannons, chin guns and missiles, the gunship is one of the Republic's main fighting vehicles in the Clone Wars. "

First Appearance: Revenge of the Sith
Year Released: 2005
Retail Price: $29.99

Features:
Opening Canopy
Drop Platform
Swiveling Tail Gun
12 Bombs
2 Chin Gun Missiles
2 Firing Laser Cannons
2 Grappling Hooks
2 Rotating Turrets
2 Storage Bays
Speeder Transport Bay

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VOTD #17 - BARC Speeder w/Jesse - The Clone Wars

Introduction: Hasbro has put out many BARC Speeders lately, so today's VOTD features the one that includes Jesse the Clone Trooper with a black logo on the front of his helmet. This speeder looks like it could of used a rip cord and is on wheels. Maybe it has been gutted, maybe an old ripcord will make it go. Who knows?

My Opinion: Personally I have passed on most of the BARC Speeders but I am impressed with their look. After opening this one, I want to go back and get all of the previously released version including the very first one from the ROTS line. I think that one had a ripcord. How many of you actually found this version with Jesse?
Description on the back of box:
"Clone trooper Jesse pilots a BARC speeder bike to track down General Grievous in the Saleucami wetlands. The one-man bikes are named for the Biker Advanced Recon Commandos who first used them. On the swift, maneuverable BARC speeders, Jesse and his team can cover a lot of ground as they search for the cyborg general."

First Appearance: The Clone Wars
Year Released: 2010
Retail Price: $15.99

Features:
Exclusive Jesse Figure
Galactic Battle Game Card & Game Dice
Display Stand
DC-15 Blaster Rifle

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VOTD #16 - Y-Wing Fighter - OTC

 

 Introduction: Today's vehicle of the day features the Original Trilogy Y-Wing Fighter which is the same sculpt as the POTF2 version, which was the same mold used as the Vintage version minus the battery compartment. The color marking were never seen in the movies, but were used on an Expanded Universe version of the Action Fleet vehicle.

My Opinion: I personally n...ever saw this in the stores back in 2004 but I did get mine from fellow collector RogueLeader from Japan while he was stationed there. He found this on clearance at ToysRus back in 2006. SO essentially I got mine 2 years after its release. I like how Hasbro used the Action Fleet colors on a 3 3/4 Y-Wing. I had fun during the photography of this ship because the inside package made a great diorama image. The fast moving Y-Wing image was no trick photography, it was just the simple background of the box. Simply amazing! Do not throw that away when you open yours. How many of you own this version of the Y-Wing?

Description on the back of box:
Model: Keensayer BTL-S3 Y-wing Attack Fighter
Function: Starfighter
Crew: 1 Pilot and 1 Droid
Weapons: Laser Cannons, Ion Cannons, Proton Torpedoes
Power Source: Novaldex Power generator with Keensayer R200 Ion Jet Engines

"Y-wings are durable, reliable starfighters that excel in close-quarters combat. During the battle of Yavin, Y-wing squadrons were influential in helping to defeat the Death Star threat. Designated attack fighters, Y-wings went one-to-one with imperial fighters as the Rebels attempted to reach the battle station's vulnerable exhaust port. Jon "Dutch" Vander was Gold Leader of the Y-wing Gold Squadron during the Battle of Yavin, fighting bravely against the powerful Imperial forces."

First Appearance: Expanded Universe
Year Released: 2004 (ToysRus Exclusive)
Retail Price: $29.99

Features:
Exclusive Y-Wing Pilot
Under Carriage Bomb
Fold-up Landing Gear
Swiveling Gun
Opening Canopy

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VOTD #15 - A-Wing Fighter - POTF2

 Introduction: The A-Wing was always a fan favorite since the original vintage version was released during the Droid era and when most collectors grew out of Star Wars to start playing video games. Therefor, many of us missed out on this awesome ship. A decade later, the POTF2 line was born and eventually produced an A-Wing early in the line so many collectors wer...e finally able to own one.

My Opinion: Since I didn't have an A-Wing as a kid, I was stoked to get the POTF2 version. However, I didn't start collecting again until 1999. You can bet that this ship was one of my top choices. It only took me a year to get caught up on every Star Wars figure and toy made from 1995 to 1999. I accomplished most of that through trading with other collectors. To bad the new incarnation didn't come with the original electronics though because it does have the battery cover on the bottom still.

Description on the back of box:
Model: Alliance A-Wing Fighter
Type: Interceptor and Multi-Purpose Starfighter
 Length: 9.6 Meters
Affiliation: Rebel Alliance
Crew: 1 Pilot
Weapons: Modified 360º Pivoting Laser Cannons

First Appearance: Return of the Jedi
Year Released: 1997
Retail Price: $19.99

Features:
Weapons and Accessories:
Exclusive A-WIng Pilot
Pivoting Laser Cannons
Retractable Tripod Landing Gear

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VOTD #14 - Cloud Car - POTF2 Expanded Universe

 Introduction: Back in 1998, Hasbro Inc. still used the name Kenner on their Star Wars products and gave collectors their first Expanded Universe vehicles. Today's VOTD features the Cloud Car created from the art work of Ralph McQuarrie in toy form along with a Cloud Car Pilot which both look nothing like the ship and character used in the movie, ESB.... Hasbro released a total of 3 different vehicles under the EU realm, all which are pretty cool looking toys.

My Opinion: At first when these vehicles were released I had no interest in buying them because there were not seen in any of the SW movies. I didn't get any of them for a few years, not my passion for SW toys is to get everything Hasbro makes minus rehashes of course. Now that I look at this Cloud Car, I think the design in toy form is excellent. However, the orange color is overkill. If they re-did this ship in more realistic colors it might make for a great re-release. How many of you collected the EU vehicles? How many of you still have them in your collection?

Description on the back of box:
"Cloud cars are atmospheric vessels that employ both repulsorlifts and ion engines, filling the important gap between airspeeders and starfighters. Functional in many ways, twin-cockpit, patrol cars escorted the Millennium Falcon and her crew onto Cloud City during The Empire Strikes Back. It was here that Darth Vader had Han Solo frozen in carbonite while Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and C-3PO were held prisoners of the Empire. This single cockpit cloud car was designed and built based on production sketches found in The Art of Star Wars; its brainchild was renown Star Wars artist, Ralph McQuarrie."

First Appearance: Expanded Universe
Year Released: 1998
Retail Price: $14.99

Features:
Exclusive Cloud Car Pilot
Nose Mounted Launcher Fires Proton Torpedo
Assault Wings &Movable Air Foils deploy during attack mode.
Open Cockpit and Pilot takes the controls.

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VOTD #13 - Flash Speeder - Episode 1

 

 Introduction: It was 1999 when Star Wars: The Phantom Menace hit the big screens and Hasbro produce a wide variety of new action figures and toys. Among all of the initial toys that were released came this sleek looking Flash Speeder. Everyone loved the old landspeeder so why not make a modern or shall I say older model. Although this speeder has a nice look t...o it, the seating arrangement is not very good as you cannot fit a figure in the back seat. There is no leg room.

My Opinion: I really like this type of Speeder but I hate the idea of not being able to fit any figures in the back seat correctly without them looking lazy with their boots on the seat. Most of the Episode 1 figures had some sort of plastic skirt which made it difficult to even sit them in the front seats. I don't think that the creators were getting any rest when the started making these toys back then. All in all, this speeder is a nice addition to anyone's collection. Probably even better if you can customize one yourself to fit the legs of the figures in the back seat. I thought about making it Flintstone style. lol

Description on the back of box:
"Among the large landspeeders used by Naboo's Royal Security Forces, the Flash Speeder became an important component in the fight against invading Trade Federation forces. This heavily armed surface transport helped Captain Panaka and his volunteer resistance defend their beloved capital city of Theed."

First Appearance: The Phantom Menace
Year Released: 1999
Retail Price: $14.99

Features:
Flip-over Battle Damage Panel
Launching Missile Cannon
Slide-out Gunner Platform

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VOTD #12 - Millennium Falcon - ROTS Style Packaging



 Introduction: The Millennium Falcon has been re-issued many times over the years using the vintage mold. Each time Hasbro released this vehicle, they added something new and packaged it in the current style box at the time of its re-release. Today's version was released in ROTS style colors back in 2005 and was updated to include rear thruster ...light up electronics. Check out the gallery to view these changes.

My Opinion: I picked this Falcon up back in 2005 and to this day I have yet to see anyone else include this particular version in their image galleries. It would of been nice to see other collector's images of this large vehicle. The box was quickly change to resemble the OTC line which was a more common box to find. I had a lot of fun when I photographed this ship but keep in mind I shot these photos back then with a weaker camera which explains why the box shots are little fuzzy. How many of you picked up this release?
 First Appearance: Star Wars
Year Released: 2005 (ToysRus Exclusive)
Retail Price: $39.99

Features:
Launching Missile Attack
Twin Laser Cannons with lights and sounds
Working Headlights
Cockpit fits 2 figures (Figures not included)
Includes Gaming Table
Hidden Compartment
Landing Gear Retracts

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VOTD #11 - Wookiee Flyer - ROTS



 Introduction: With the Revenge of the Sith movie out, Hasbro did a few battle type vehicles. This one was called the Wookiee Flyer which features a Wookiee figure that is not very poseable. We get a sitting furball in a funny looking stance. This vehicle was one of 3 different battle size vehicles under the ROTS packaging.

My Opinion: Personally, I think this thin...g is horrible. I was disappointed in this toy all together from what it is to the boring figure included. Why couldn't we of got a figure that was full poseable? This is my least favorite toy in my collection. Just plain worthless, in fact I didn't even like seeing these in the movie. Thumbs down on this thing, just plain weak. How many of you own one of these things and does anyone have more than one in their collection?

Description on the back of box:
"Wookiee warriors use their special assault flyers in battle to attack the enemy from above. Swift and highly maneuverable, the assault flyers swoop down to launch a powerful strike on invading ground forces. Take to the skies with the Wookiees and let the battle begin! "

First Appearance: Revenge of the Sith
Year Released: 2005
Retail Price: $14.99

Features:
Wookiee Warrior
Firing Missile Launcher
Missile
Flapping "Flying" Action

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VOTD #10 - Clone Turbo Tank - The Clone Wars



 Introduction: The Clone Turbo Tank is a monster of a vehicle. This giant tank has a total of 10 wheels and is not to be reckoned with. The Turbo Tank can hold an army of clones and can run over anything in its pass. Hasbro did a great job with building this Tank and giving collectors something add to the collection of giant vehicles. Big playset/vehicl...e toys are always welcome so lets see more, Hasbro!

My Opinion: Personally at $100 I had to pass on this Tank at the time of its release. Eventually ToysRus had a 50% off so I had to get one then since that is a bargain that probably would never happen again. So technically, mine was a birthday present from my wife since I had to talk her into spending her money on it since I didn't even have the 50% price. Thanks hunny! This toy explains itself so there really is no need for me to give a written review. Just get one of these and add it to your collection even if you have to dish out a little more for being late on picking one up. I believe any price is worth getting one.

Description on the back of box:
"The Republic’s Clone Turbo Tank is bristling with weapons and covered with thick armor. This ten-wheel titan plows through every obstacle in its path. Clone troopers take aim from laser turrets and missile ports as this heavy assault behemoth crushes anything under its massive wheels. A true mobile fortress, the Clone Turbo Tank can deploy a company of troopers and a full recon speeder team, and also serve as an armored command bunker for extended ground sieges."

First Appearance: The Clone Wars
Year Released: 2009
Retail Price: $99.99 (Got mine on sale for $49.99)

Features:
Clone Tank Gunner (A repaint of the figure from the AT-TE Assault Squad battle pack)
10 Wheels
2 Gunner Turrets
2 Rotating Cannon Pods
2 Laser Cannons
8 Missiles
Opening Doors
Removable Bunker
BARC Speeder Bike
 

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VOTD #9 - Obi-Wan Kenobi's Jedi Starfighter - ROTS



 Introduction: Hasbro introduced everyone to a new breed of attack ships with the new incarnation of the Jedi Starfighter. Today's VOTD features Obi-Wan's version. This sleek new ship has many features hidden within the wings from attack mode to missile launchers. Hasbro went backwards a little bit by going with the stationary Astromech unit inst...ead of allowing us to put our own Astromech droid in the socket. However, they met us half way on the matter. You can pull the plastic dome out of the ship and place your own but it will only sit in the socket halfway.

My Opinion: At first I was not to fond of this style of ship but eventually these starfighters grew on me. Now I like them so much that I want to get every variation of them. My biggest complaint though is the droid socket. Hasbro didn't make the location deep enough to put a regular astromech droid in there. Other than that, I think this ship is a nice welcome to the Star Wars universe.
 Description on the back of box:
"Obi-Wan Kenobi battles deadly droid fighters while on a mission to rescue Chancellor Palpatine, who has been kidnapped by Separatist forces. As he heads for the vessel on which the Chancellor is being held, buzz droids attach themselves to his starfighter to destroy it."

First Appearance: Revenge of the Sith
Year Released: 2005
Retail Price: $19.99

Features:
Firing Blaster Cannons
Opening Canopy
Retractable Landing Gear
Wings Spring Open

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VOTD #8 - Clone Wars Republic Gunship - The Saga Collection



Introduction: As seen on the Cartoon Network's Clone Wars animated series, this Republic gunship displays an awesome new paint decor. Hasbro went above and beyond when they decided to give us this repainted gunship. At first this gunship was hard to find but after a few months after its initial release they were easily found soon enough.... This vehicle is massive with the wing span is so large that it makes it difficult to display for a collector on a regular shelf. Most collectors like to hang these gunships from their ceilings.

My Opinion: When this gunship came out, I was on the hunt at ToysRus for days. I had to travel to 5 different stores until I finally scored one. I had to have an employee bring one out for me because they where so hot that they never lasted on the shelves. Once at home, I quickly opened this bad boy up and photographed it for my Toy Gallery. I already had the first released version but missed out on the black colored Clone Wars original release. There are more then 4 version released to date. Between Hasbro's release and many customizers getting their sticky painted fingers on them, we have seen a vast army of different painted gunships. Just having the Hasbro version takes up a whole wall on display. If you do not have this painted version in your collection then I suggest hunting one down.

Description on the back of box:
"Who can forget the explosive scene in the Clone Wars animated series when a customized Republic Gunship swoops into action on a desperate rescue mission. Armed with an impressive arsenal of weapons and painted to resemble a snarling beast, the gunship swoops over a vast army of battle droids to confront the deadly General Grievous himself head-on. Heavy laser cannons blaze in rapid fire, driving Grievous off and clearing a path for the ARC troopers to gather the wounded Jedi. Although the troopers are unable to eliminate the swift-moving Grievous, they successfully escape with the remaining Jedi Knights and simultaneously set off a series of explosive charges that rock the droid army. "

First Appearance: Clone Wars on Cartoon Network
Year Released: 2006 (ToysRus Exclusive)
Retail Price: $44.99

Features:
Opening Canopy for 2 pilots
Firing Missile Launchers
Rappelling Line
Drop Attack Platform
2 Retractable Doors
Swiveling Nose and Tail Cannons

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VOTD #7 - Luke Skywalker's X-Wing Dagobah Swamp Decor - The Saga Collection

Introduction: Today VOTD features the updated Luke Skywalker X-wing with Dagobah Swamp Moss decor. When this X-Wing was released many collectors were finally satisfied with the larger POTF2 X-Wing mold was finally updated to house figures. As you all may remember the older large vessel had stationary figures and were not ...removable. Now we get an X-Wing that not only looks like he crashed it on Yoda's swampy planet but you can remove all that moss and have yourself a regular X-Wing. Totally worth owning.

My Opinion: I love the window box idea and diorama insert. You can open this up and still display your X-Wing on the insert layout. I had to get this when it first came out and spent the $44.99 retail price at ToysRus. As the line progressed we got many more version of this fullsize ship. My bad news is that I gave mine away to a 3 year old when I dated a woman for a few months. Hey I didn't know that she was gonna flee the country with it.  Well the good news is that I kept the Luke figure and Dragon along with all the swamp moss. I plan to buy a new one someday and will have twice the moss. If that is even something to brag about. lol

Description on the back of box:
"After the Rebels are forced to evacuate their base on Hoth, Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 escape in Luke's X-wing fighter and set a course for the Dagobah system. After his guidance systems are scrambled by the thick atmosphere, Luke crash lands in a stinking marsh.

Frustrated and alone, Luke is at first impatient with the strange, tiny hermit he encounters, only to find that this odd little creature is in fact one of the greatest Jedi ever to live. Yoda soon proves that size matters not when one is knowledgeable in the ways of the Force. After Luke's X-wing sinks to the bottom of the bog, Yoda levitates the massive craft out of the depths and places it on dry land. Soon thereafter, Luke must leave Dagobah and fly to Cloud City in his X-wing in order to rescue his friends from the clutches of the Empire. "

First Appearance: The Empire Strikes Back
Year Released: 2006 (ToysrUs Exclusive)
Retail Price: $44.99

Includes:
Opening Cockpit
Astromech Port (R2 not included)
Retractable Landing Gear
Wings Move Into Attack Position
Removable Swamp Moss
Dagobah Luke Skywalker Figure
Dragonsnake Monster

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VOTD #6 - Sandcrawler - Original Trilogy Collection



 Introduction: The new Sandcrawler used the same sculpt as the Vintage remote control version of the 70's but with an updated paint job. This time around they removed the electronics. Also included are 3 figures, yes that's right, we get THREE! However, they are all repaints. Either way more figures are always welcome. The new Sandcrawler ended u...p being an exclusive for Diamond Comics Previews making it a little bit harder to get. I found mine at Frank n Sons in the City of Industry, Ca for $40 because the box was a wreck. I had to talk the dealer down on the price.

My Opinion: I was happy to score mine for so cheap since I never had one as a kid. The Vintage ones go for a pretty penny now a days. Just like everyone Else's opinion, I have to say that the scale is horrible. Great for little kids but we want full scale vehicles. Anyhow, I took many images of this vehicle with various other figures to create some mini dioramas. You will notice that only a vintage R2 unit will fit in the elevator. The modern droids will not fit again due to the use of the vintage sculpt. Although there are many complaints about this vehicle in the collecting community, I am proud to still own one in my collection. How many of you have one of these Sandcrawlers?

Description on the back of box:
"The timid and greedy Jawas make a sparse living by scavenging scrap metal and lost droids on the planet Tatooine. They travel the desert landscape in huge sandcrawlers that are both their homes and bases of operations. One day, they capture C-3PO and R2-D2, who have come to the planet to give Obi-Wan Kenobi an important message from the Rebel leader Princess Leia. Eventually, they sell the two droids to Owen Lars, whose nephew, Luke Skywalker, discovers the hidden message in R2-D2 and becomes embroiled in the fate of the galaxy. "

First Appearance: A New Hope
Year Released: 2004 (Diamond Comics Previews Exclusive)
Retail Price: $59.99

Includes:
RA-7 and 2 Jawa Figures
Movable Droid Elevator
Opening Cockpit & Side Door
Hidden Storage Area

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VOTD #5 - Larger Wing Scale TIE Fighter - ROTS Packaging



 Introduction: The TIE fighter is one of the most admired vessel in the Star Wars universe but back in the day when I was a kid we got this little tiny winged ship that popped apart. Not bad back then but Hasbro went back and made larger wings in 2005 using the same cockpit. Now that is a TIE Fighter. Now all of the older version are unwante...d by many collectors and many of them have become custom fodder. Later on Hasbro started updating the cockpits and giving collectors different colored versions. The wings still eject and the cockpit is the same as the POTF2 version. Kudos to Hasbro for updating the wings.

My Opinion: I absolutely love this larger scaled wing version of the TIE Fighter but I thought it was kind of chicken of them to repack an old out of date Pilot. Although many hardcore collectors have armies of these, I only have one of each version. These things are too big to display if you have an army of them. However, that is awesome to see many of them lined up. This TIE Fighter makes a great display piece in any collection. I highly recommend that every collector have this in their collection. I also collect one of each of everything so yes I do have the smaller winged version as well.

Description on the back of box:
"TIE Fighters swarm into space to attack the heroic Rebel Alliance forces! TIE Fighters are the standard starfighters of the Imperial forces. The pilots are highly skilled, but they are no match for the daring and resourceful Rebel pilots! TIE fighters waged a fierce battle to defend the first Death Star from the Rebel attack. Re-create the action and adventure of Star Wars! "

First Appearance: Star Wars
Year Released: 2005 (Target Exclusive)
Retail Price: $39.99

Includes:
TIE Pilot Figure (1996 POTF2 TIE Fighter Pilot repack)
New Larger Scale Wings
Opening Cockpit
Ejecting Wing Panels

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