Thursday, June 28, 2012

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,837: Shaak Ti

SHAAK TI The Force Unleashed
The Legacy Collection Shared Exclusive Expanded Universe Wave
Item No.:
Asst. 87535 No. 93308
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: #BD61
Includes: Lightsaber
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $7.99
Availability: May 2010
Appearances: The Force Unleashed video game

Bio:   Shaak Ti is a Jedi Master and member of the Jedi Council. She survives Order 66 and eventually arrives on Felucia, where she prepares the Force-sensitive Felucians for an unavoidable encounter with Darth Vader.   (Taken from the figure's packaging.)

Image: Adam's old kitchen.

Commentary: Perfect? No. Good? Yes.  This Shaak Ti has face paint that's a little more white, and a little more intense than the other figures which hold her likeness, but she's still really good.  A super-articulated figure, this release represents her during the first Force Unleashed game where she's an outcast on Felucia, wearing rags in a manner which shows of her rack  nicely, as most outcasts fighting for survival are known to do.  Her head is posed in a more dynamic manner, plus she's wearing spikes and various wrappings rather than the incredibly thick and ornate Jedi robes of her movie appearances.  The big advantage here is that there is nothing to really get in the way of her articulation, making her an ideal figure to pose and duel Starkiller or other figures.

As a naked alien lady, she turned out quite well.  Her unique reddish/pinkish skin color is covered in rags and tribal markings, plus her clothes are vaguely tattered.  I guess it's meant to represent the breakdown of order, going from overly modest to dresses-too-sexy? I have no idea.  But it makes for a great figure, which has a fairly pale blue lightsaber blade.  If you're collecting this line and have the means, I have to assume you picked her up when you had the chance-- if you didn't, keep your eyes peeled.

Collector's Notes: Video gamers tend to spend a little more on toys, so it's no big surprise this Shaak Ti is now north of $30 loose.  So if you can get her for under $20, do so.  Just be prepared to pay up for this one.  While fans often decry the lack of Expanded Universe figures, The Force Unleashed has about 40, including some repacks and duplicated troopers from gift sets.   To put things in perspective, the first game in the series got more action figures in roughly two years than the original Star Wars movie in the entire original vintage line spanning 1978-1985.  Good luck finding one!

--Adam Pawlus



Day 1,837: June 28, 2012

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,836: Rodian Jedi

RODIAN JEDI  Arena Battle
The Legacy Collection Target Exclusive Geonosis Arena Packs 2010
Item No.:
Asst. 97645 No.  97647  
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: #2 of 6
Includes: Lightsaber, Battle Droid figure
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $12.99
Availability: October 2010
Appearances: Attack of the Clones

Bio: The Jedi Knights rush to Geonosis to rescue Obi-Wan, Anakin, and Padme from execution. The Jedi brandish their lightsabers against the Geonosian warriors and the massive army of battle droids, super battle droids, and droidekas. All hope seems lost that any Jedi will survive this battle, then Yoda arrives with an army of clone troopers. Although many Jedi are lost that day, others survive this climactic battle that ushers in the Clone Wars.  (Taken from the figure's packaging.)

Image: Adam's old kitchen.

Commentary:  While I can't be 100% certain, I'm pretty sure this Rodian Jedi exists because of fellow megafan Dan Curto's potential possible patronage of the character.  As far as I can tell from official sources, he has no name, but he is a pretty dang cool figure.  Based on a similar 2003 release with no articulation to speak of, the 2010 Rodian Jedi uses a Luke Skywalker body with new hands and a new head, showing that Hasbro really is getting good at making the most out of its existing mold investments.  This release has a delightful 14 joints and a swell green lightsaber, making it a nice and frankly unique release in a sea of retreads.  Of course, I realize that this figure is also a retread, but it's a big improvement over the previous release as he can stand up on his own more easily, and has a much larger head.  The detailing of the Expanded Universe Luke outfit works perfectly for this creation, which-- as far as I can tell-- is completely derived from a Hasbro in-house concept, from a piece of fanfic, or some healthy mix. (Correct me if I'm wrong.) 

It's a great figure and to date, this is the best Rodian Jedi Knight figure you can buy.  I do suggest you get it if the price is right, despite the wonky eyes the companion Battle Droid is still pretty good.

Collector's Notes: This set, and the whole second wave of Arena packs, seems to be climbing on the secondary market-- be very surprised if you can get it for under the original price.  If you can, buy it.  You won't be sorry!

--Adam Pawlus



Day 1,836: June 27, 2012

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,835: Anakin Skywalker

ANAKIN SKYWALKER Jedi High Council
Original Trilogy Collection Screen Scenes
Item No.:
No. 32162
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: Scene 3
Includes: Base, extra base, 2 chairs, Saesee Tiin, Adi Gallia
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $19.99
Availability: 2004
Appearances: The Phantom Menace

Bio: The Jedi High Council is the main interface between the Jedi and the government of the Republic. The twelve High Council members are chosen from the ranks of the Jedi Masters and represent a gathering of great minds who have proven themselves and their abilities in the service of peace and justice.   (Taken from the figure's packaging.)

Image: Adam's photo area.

Commentary:  Some figures you chase down because they're great, others you get out of obligation.  If you want a complete Jedi High Council chamber, you're going to end up with this Anakin Skywalker which, honestly, isn't a bad figure.  By the time he was released you probably already had an opportunity or two to buy this mold, and the darker dirt and pretty nicely painted head may not be enough to make it exciting.  (Of course, in 2012 there have been a couple new repaints of this mold, as well.)  Anakin's head looks vaguely like Jake Lloyd, and I mean that it sort of occupies this neat space between being true to the actor, and true to the character.  A completely realistic one may be creepy, but this one definitely feels a lot like an action figure made to look like him, which, uh, is exactly what it is.  The costume is good, the articulation is acceptable, given that it's a figure from 2000 it's actually quite good.   Really, the only thing I'd change would be to fix up the legs to have a better range of motion in the hips, because aside from that the sculpt and deco aren't bad.  It's just that the figure occupies that "don't I already have a figure just like this?" space... and it sort of does,  but it's just different enough to make you mad.  Sort of.  I think it's not different enough to make you mad, really, if it weren't for the Jedi screen scenes you probably would skip this set.

Collector's Notes: I was probably the only collector who ho-hummed the scenes as Hasbro put them out in 2004, as the figures were pretty lackluster and we were all lining up to shell out roughly $80 for a floor and some chairs.  You should have minimal difficulty getting this set for $20 or less today, which is funny because I remember these commanding a premium a few years ago.  I guess people realized the Jedi in the set weren't really good compared to other releases?


--Adam Pawlus



Day 1,835: June 26, 2012

Monday, June 25, 2012

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,834: Passel Argente

PASSEL ARGENTE Geonosian War Room
Saga Screen Scenes
Item No.:
Asst. 84997 No. 84711
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: 2 of 2
Includes: Table, Shu Mai, Nute Gunray
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $19.99
Availability: Fall 2003
Appearances: Attack of the Clones

Bio: In a conference room on Geonosis, leaders of the Confederacy of Independent Systems watch Republic and Separatist forces engage in what will become the first batle of the Clone Wars. unscrupulous opportunists who will do anything that will benefit them financially, they ally with Count Dooku to advance their own interests.  (Taken from the figure's packaging.)

Image: Adam's photo area.

Commentary:  3-packs have always been a weird spot for Hasbro, even in the Kenner days.  They seem conflicted over if they should do new figures, popular characters, or some sort of mix and in 2003 they were erring toward more newness.  Passel Argente was part of a separatist 3-pack which, for all intents and purposes, was new enough to be good.  Passel was a great replication of the movie character, with brown robes and a nasty green face.  The sculpt and level of detail are really good, as, frankly, most figures since 2002 have had excellent sculpts with wonderful simulated cloth texture in their outfits.  The subtle paint job brings out the texture quite nicely, which makes up for the general lack of articulation.  Given the character doesn't do much, it's not like I expect a heck of a lot from the figure.  He can stand, he looks cool, and is basically a statue with moving arms.  Diorama fans would love this, but as a toy this figure doesn't bring a lot to the table.  Except, of course, for the other half of the table which the separatists use to monitor the first battle of the Clone Wars on Geonosis... and that alone makes this set worth picking up.

Collector's Notes: An orange/yellow repaint of this mold with lightsaber damage was sold in 2005.  The original set is under $15 still, and was in Kay-Bee on clearance back in the day in the good old days before Bain Capital gutted it.   But I digress.  I don't expect any more versions of this character to see release, so go buy an old one on the cheap and be happy.


--Adam Pawlus



Day 1,834: June 25, 2012

Friday, June 22, 2012

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,833: Clone Trooper

CLONE TROOPER Commemorative DVD Collection
Clone Wars Cartoon Network / Tartakovsky Animated Series Action Figures
Item No.:
Asst. 34542 No. 34576
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: n/a
Includes: Rifle, display stand, Anakin Skywalker, Saesee Tiin figures
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $14.99
Availability: Spring 2005
Appearances: Clone Wars 2003 series

Bio: Through the creative vision of Lucasfilm Ltd. and the Cartoon Network, the Clone Wars are brought to life in an exciting new series of short animated chapters. A unique animation style captures the drama of this epic period in galactic history along with its outstanding heroes and adversaries. Noble Jedi warriors lead Clone Troopers into battle against the evil Separatist forces and their droid armies. Anakin, Obi-Wan, Yoda and their comrades struggle against the rising power of the dark side and confront personal challenges against a backdrop of war-torn planets.   (Yes, this press release was taken from the figure's packaging.)

Image: Adam's closet.  It's a nice closet.

Commentary:  From 2002-2005, Hasbro came to the realization that they could sell action figures which were, on some levels, effectively statues.  This Clone Trooper is one such release, based on the earlier, Samurai Jack-esque animated series.  For all intents and purposes he's jointed only at the neck and shoulders, so he can basically pose at attention.  And that's it.  The figure has a grey belt and some black markings, but is mostly a bright white plastic.   The design is the same as the Phase I Clone Trooper, but with a new head.  (Really, why not do that?)  This is a decent enough figure and another fine display piece, but as a toy you can't do much with it.  I know you don't need articulation for a great figure, but hip joints can compensate for bum molding if the legs are uneven, so it's a good thing this figure includes a display stand.  It's a nice looking figure and unbelievably cheaper than buying a high-end cold cast statue.

Collector's Notes: When I first got these sets I was pretty proud to have found them in a comic shop in Tempe for about $15 each.  "What luck!" I said, "I never once saw these in Walmarts despite daily visits during their supposed release while I was in Los Angeles!"  Well, I'm the chump, historically speaking.  These sets now go for $1-$5, boxed, on eBay.  The pair of 3-packs is under $15. Don't I feel smart?  Argh.  Well, learn from my mistake and if you can, go buy them for $1 or whatever it is.  Maybe it's free and it comes with a free milkshake or something.  Whatever man.


--Adam Pawlus



Day 1,833: June 22, 2012

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,832: Clone Pilot Odd Ball

ODD BALL  Clone Pilot
The Vintage Collection Basic Figures
Item No.:
Asst. 37499 No.  37514
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: #VC97
Includes: Helmet, blaster
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $9.99
Availability: May 2012
Appearances: Revenge of the Sith

Bio: Celebrate the legendary Star Wars saga that changed the universe forever! This collection brings to life the incredible story of good versus evil that captured our imagination and took us to a galaxy far, far away. Iconic Star Wars heroes and villains are captured with incredible detail and premium features to commemorate each epic tale in the Star Wars saga. May the Force be with you!  (Taken from the figure's packaging.  No specific character information.)

Image: Adam Pawlus' photo area.

Commentary:  The complaining about Odd Ball was pretty much the same across the board.  "Another Clone Pilot?  But the ones we have are fine!"  True!  You're right, but here's the thing: Hasbro realized they could make it better, and did.   The 2005 one was very good, and the Evolutions-class remake was also really nice.  However, this one is better.



Eliminating cut joints from the elbows and adding ankles joints was a swell move on Hasbro's part, but completely unnecessary.  We're getting a five-star sculpt on a figure which, for all intents and purposes, previously functioned well.  Hasbro has done a good job making sure the Revenge of the Sith Clone Pilots had good hip joints which can sit down, and this one does too.  He has 14 joints in total, but those hips are the ones which matter most so you can get him into a vehicle.  Ankle joints are nice, but totally unnecessary as he won't need them once placed in a ship.

The sculpt is top-notch, the head under the helmet looks great and the helmet itself has been resized to look good on a toy.  If you note the packaging in the video, the movie model has a bulbous helmet and Hasbro sized it down a smidgen so we wouldn't make our usual "wahhhhh it's too bulky!" complaints.   There's very little wiggle room at this scale, so I'm glad it fits.  The helmet glides over the head and the chest console plugs into the torso nicely.  He even sports a blaster which looks a little different from previous clone blasters, but admittedly I don't have all 200ish clone troopers to check in front of me right now.  The deco of Odd Ball's suit and helmet are great, save for one thing: the shoulders.  Rather than a Republic symbol, he carries the sign of the Galactic Empire.   Due to the overall rarity of the line these days I really hope Hasbro doesn't do a running change to drive us all nuts and sell more figures, but if they did a redeco of this mold in an exclusive gift set or as a vehicle pack-in I wouldn't complain. 

This might be Hasbro's best pilot action figure in the entire modern Star Wars line in terms of sculpt and functionality, so I personally think it's worthy of the highest possible marks despite the deco issue.   I can't wait to see if they can adapt the Rebel or Imperial pilots to a figure which has no problems sitting just like this one.  Well done, guys!

Collector's Notes: I haven't seen this wave in stores yet, but you knew that.  I got a case online from our sponsors, so click the link below or visit GalacticHunter.com today to shop online and support us by supporting our sponsors.  (And be sure to let 'em know we sent you!)  If you can, get one or more.  I'm hoping they show up in lots on eBay so I can get a couple extras.


--Adam Pawlus


Day 1,832: June 21, 2012

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,831: Obi-Wan Kenobi

OBI-WAN KENOBI  Duel on Naboo
Discover the Force Battle Packs
Item No.:
Asst. 37822 No.  37855
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: n/a
Includes: Lightsaber, game stuff, additional figures
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $22.99
Availability: April 2012
Appearances: The Phantom Menace

Bio: Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi battle Darth Maul during the invasion of Naboo.  The two Jedi encounter the Sith Lord in the palace hangar and fight a fierce lightsaber duel that ends in the Theed Generator Complex.   Obi-Wan becomes separated from Quik-Gon by the complex's security shield, and can only watch as his Master continues the battle alone. But when the shield lowers once more, Obi-Wan attacks Maul with grief-stricken determination. (Taken from the figure's packaging.)

Image: Adam Pawlus' photo area.

Commentary:  Is it possible for a figure to be simultaneously refreshing and redundant?   This Obi-Wan Kenobi is somehow both a throwback and a flash forward.  In 2012, there are no fewer than six ways to buy an Obi-Wan Kenobi figure from The Phantom Menace, most of which are revised 2009 figures.  There's one with a light-up lightsaber, and this one is a bizarre amalgamation of the best and... oldest Hasbro has offered.   Let's kick off with the elephant in the room: articulation.  Yes, Obi-Wan Kenobi has only 5 joints, a ball-jointed neck, swivel shoulders, and swivel hips with the robes split at the crotch, much like many of the figures from the 1970s and 1980s.  Rather than have a "skirt" in the way of the leg movement, the legs are split and they move pretty freely, so other than the figure's action/dueling pose this is closer to a vintage Kenner action figure than anything we've seen since, geez, maybe September 1997?  The squared-off t-crotch is so uncommon these days.  The figure has no problems standing, can sit fairly well, requires no display stand, and can hold his lightsaber just fine.  If it wasn't for the arm pose, this would be the ideal vehicle pilot action figure.  (Of these six new limited articulation figures, Luke is the best "pilot" and Vader is the most useless.)

The most remarkable thing about this figure is the exceptional head sculpt.  It's very similar to the Movie Heroes (Light-Up Lightsaber) release, but the plastic used here is unquestionably better.  The proportions are just right, the color of plastic is better, significantly better than the fleshy 2009 Legacy figure's head, and this is an odd step forward.  This Obi-Wan looks unquestionably better than any other Ewan McGregor figure I've ever bought, and the head sculpt is so good-- and the figure is so simple-- that I really think Hasbro should do more figures exactly like this.  I'd buy new figures from the other prequels done like this if Hasbro decided to crank out all-new-likeness Jangos and Padmes and so on.  (Episode II Anakin in particular could benefit from this treatment, particularly if he were designed to fit in the 2002 Speeder vehicle.)

This time around, Obi-Wan's costume has sharp textures, lots of wrinkles, and a pose that's good for a playset.  This figure is a big step toward toys, and isn't a 14-points-of-articulation, needs-a-display-stand, hands-pop-off-the-wrists release.  It's solid, it's fun, and my guess is a lot of you are going to hate it because it doesn't add to the articulation of previous releases.  A poll I ran a few weeks ago basically said about 50% of you hate these designs, about 25% of you like them, and 25% of you were on the fence.  I'll say this: if you collected toys before 1998, want Hasbro's best sculpts, or grew up during the real original Vintage Kenner days, consider tracking him down.  Of all the Obi-Wan figures thrust upon me this year so far, this is my favorite.

Collector's Notes: I write these in advance, and as I pen this one I just had this figure for about five hours.  I'm pretty sure distribution is going to be weak and I haven't yet seen them in the wild. (Update written day of posting: I still haven't seen these in retail stores.)   Oddly, the packaging illustration is wildly inaccurate-- the figures are more photoshopped than ever before, and I don't mean merely the lighting.  The figures are reshaped and posed in ways that are impossible for the figures to fit, which is really weird as "Product shown in fantasy situation" goes.

--Adam Pawlus



Day 1,831: June 20, 2012

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,830: Luke Skywalker

LUKE SKYWALKER  Hoth Outfit
The Vintage Collection Basic Figures
Item No.:
Asst. 37499 No.  37511
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: #VC95
Includes: Scarf with goggles, lightsaber, lightsaber hilt, blaster
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $9.99
Availability: April 2012
Appearances: The Empire Strikes Back

Bio: Celebrate the legendary Star Wars saga that changed the universe forever! This collection brings to life the incredible story of good versus evil that captured our imagination and took us to a galaxy far, far away. Iconic Star Wars heroes and villains are captured with incredible detail and premium features to commemorate each epic tale in the Star Wars saga. May the Force be with you!  (Taken from the figure's packaging.  No specific character information.)

Image: Adam Pawlus' photo area.

Commentary:  Behold, a new Luke Skywalker in his Hoth outfit (not Hoth Battle Gear?)  It's the first new mold for this character in this outfit since 2003, which is a heck of a long time in the world of toy collecting.   This is Hasbro's best-ever, most-articulated Hoth Luke and to be honest, it's an alternate head away from being pretty much perfect.    The accessories are perfect-- no incorrect Darth Vader lightsbabers here!   The sculpt is superb-- check out the articulation!  Ball-jointed hips, man.  The only place the figure comes up short is the head, which has a combo goggles/scarf piece which is removable, and unfortunately the figure looks weird wearing it and weirder not wearing it.

In addition to a lightsaber which hangs perfectly on his belt and looks fantastic, the figure has the first-ever holster on a Hoth Luke figure.  It's a tight fit for his blaster, but it looks superb.  Seriously, it fits like a tight glove, and it's a big improvement over the previous representations of this costume.  Nearly every possible aspect which bugged me from previous figures, which were great, have been addressed.  The figure can sit on the Tauntaun from 2011 just fine, although getting his feet into the stirrups may take some doing.  As a "vintage" figure, I was hoping the head would be sculpted similar to how the 1982 version was done, complete with a scarf hanging down the right side of his hat and goggles which are positioned so you can actually see Luke's face.

I know it must be annoying to read this and say "it's almost perfect except..." and a few of you are saying "geez Adam, can't you like anything?" but the truth is, at $10, we're just a different head or goggles or something away from this being the perfect Hoth Luke.  As it stands, this isn't going to look good in the Wampa cave, which leaves the door open for Hasbro to redo and rerelease him later.  (Again, he can be posed pretty much any way you want-- it's just the head that needs to be tweaked.)  As new action figure releases get better and better, it stands to reason that fan expectations get higher and higher.  If a figure is a first-ever release, at least from where I sit, it just needs to be acceptable and I'm pretty happy.  This Hoth Luke comes after no fewer than 5 releases since 1997, each of which brought something new, different, or necessary to the table.   This one manages to combine the best of all those figures and beyond, and without question is the single best Hoth Luke figure ever released by Hasbro and potentially anybody-- but is it perfect?  Well, there's room for improvement.  Hasbro can and probably should tweak him for a "Wampa damage" release in the next year or two, just to get another squeeze from the mold.

If you have a 2011 Tauntaun, you need this figure.  Go get one.  If you don't, well, are you happy with your existing figures?  If so, move along.  If not, go get him, you're going to have a lot of fun messing around with this one.

Collector's Notes: Late 2011 was pretty thin for Vintage, and early 2012 got off to a rocky start.  Like always, wave 1 got amazing distribution and wave 2 was more than 50% old product, so that  means lots of wave 1 is still out there and wave 3 figures like this figure are, at least for a while, a little tough to find.  He's slated for at least 3 waves, though, which is good... he's just a little late for the Tauntaun which shipped late in 2011 and was clearanced out before his release.  Hasbro's ability to put out a pilot with a vehicle/creature lately has been pretty wonky.

--Adam Pawlus



Day 1,830: June 19, 2012

Monday, June 18, 2012

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,829: Nikto (Skiff Guard)

NIKTO  Skiff Guard
The Vintage Collection Basic Figures
Item No.:
Asst. 37499 No.  37517
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: #VC99
Includes: Helmet, force pike, blaster
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $9.99
Availability: May 2012
Appearances: Return of the Jedi

Bio: Celebrate the legendary Star Wars saga that changed the universe forever! This collection brings to life the incredible story of good versus evil that captured our imagination and took us to a galaxy far, far away. Iconic Star Wars heroes and villains are captured with incredible detail and premium features to commemorate each epic tale in the Star Wars saga. May the Force be with you!  (Taken from the figure's packaging.  No specific character information.)

Image: Adam Pawlus' photo area.

Commentary:  Not merely "a" Nikto, this Nikto Skiff Guard is a very important figure to fans of the original Kenner line.  (The one in the 1970s and 1980s, not the one in 1995.)   Unlike the other modern Nikto figures, this one is actually the same costume as the 1984 original, which does a bang-up job of upping our red Nikto armies to about 3 different characters so far, not including any Jedi of course.

We're spoiled rotten, but I'm OK with that.  This figure's costume is spectacular, with loads of sculpted detail and stitching.  The "armor" pieces are decorated nicely, and the quilted pants look pretty swell.  His gnarly hands and face have a little extra color in them, with claws on his hands and paint on his horns which just add so much to the design.  As much as I love the original, there's really no comparison when it comes to the quality of this figure versus the original except in sitting.  The original Kenner figure could sit slightly better, but this one is no slouch as the waist piece  covering the hip joints is quite pliable.



I have but one legit complaint: Hasbro's continued use of removable helmets.  For a few years it was cute, but not they're just not helpful.  Any part of the figure that falls off during play is unwelcome, and this one falls off if you turn him funny.  It's not super-loose, but it does look a little bulky on the figure and probably added some cost to the figure.  (Heck, of all I know it saved some too.)  The hat itself has a lot of texture on it, from a little fur to some white toothy things on the top.  Nikto's face looks closer to a real breathing thing than a rubber mask, which shows just how far Hasbro has come since Kenner made this figure originally.  The old one had black eyes, this one has a yellowish gold color which gives him a little more personality.

As with most vintage figures, he has 14 points of articulation.  There aren't any particularly special new joints here, but there is a holster for the pistol.  He also includes a staff, just like the 1984 figure.  I like this figure bunches and am thrilled we got an update of the original Nikto, which unfortunately begs the question "When will we get an update of the 1999 Nikto?"  

Collector's Notes: I haven't seen this wave in stores yet, but you knew that.  I got a case online from our sponsors, so click the link below or visit GalacticHunter.com today to shop online and support us by supporting our sponsors.  (And be sure to let 'em know we sent you!)

--Adam Pawlus


Day 1,829: June 18, 2012