Comments on: Damn you, Hasbro! Part II

By: Lightsource

Lightsource — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:49:53 +0000

Same thing happened to me…having been on a Star Wars hiatus and then finding out just how well articulated and sculpted these figures are. In package it’s hard to tell just how articulated they are, as it is sculpted around the joints so flawlessly — some of the best figures made in my opinion.
The Vintage Trilogy re-release line was an attempt to form a collection around exactly what you’re trying to do — create the quintessential vintage replacements. They were pretty spendy though at $10 a piece, had reprinted original card art, and didn’t sell too well from the looks of it. Luckily, figures such as the Snowtrooper (one of my personal favorite figures ever made)have been rereleased in recent regular waves. I would definitely suggest that figure next.
With Empire Strikes Back’s 30th Anniversary this year, I would expect a lot of great figures to emerge. Happy hunting!

By: H-Balm

H-Balm — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:14:49 +0000

I think it’s a good idea. It will allow to refresh your collecting enthusiasm with a new block of challenges and new discoveries. It will also allow you to re-appreciate what has become, perhaps, stagnant.

I’ll add this. Sometimes you can see some really neat collections when you collect the same characters , regardless of line, scale,etc. I have seen some cool collections of Super Powers next to DCUC. I also once stumbled upon a collector who collected every single Jawa ever made. I admire that type of focus, as it keeps you from feeling you need every figure under the sun.

By: Mario

Mario — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:05:13 +0000

In my esteem, a good chunk of your replacing needs should come from this line right here;

http://www.rebelscum.com/OTCvintage.asp

By: UncleMarsellus

UncleMarsellus — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:18:53 +0000

Rebelscum posted a link to another site which listed the original vintage figures with the best modern counterpart just yesterday! Here you go:

http://www.jeditemplearchives.com/content/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5645/#details

By: SpyMagician

SpyMagician — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:24:25 +0000

Oooh!

I’ll chime in on Boba Fett!

Get the current Legacy collection one:

http://www.rebelscum.com/TLCBD36Boba.asp

I think it’s the most fun version of Boba to date. It’s a repaint of the Evolutions Pack figure, but in more toy like colors. I think the Evolutions figure is closer to the drab Empire colors from the film, but if you want to go for a modernized version of the Kenner figure, the current version in brighter colors is better IMO.

The removable helmet may or may not be to your taste, but that and the holstered blaster make it a better toy for me, as it adds play value and articulation.

He’s got top notch articulation too, so if you want a fun modern version of Boba Fett that’s also a fun playable toy, I think this one is it.

Spy

By: Richard Grayson

Richard Grayson — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:12:32 +0000

Fast, quick answer ’cause this one is pretty easy to find right now. C-3PO: look for the one packaged with his Ewok throne. This is easily the best version of this figure ever and it is still on the shelves now (in its 2nd re-release) He is vac-metalized (like the original), his head and arms are removable (like the Empire original), and it’s the first version (I think) with knee joints. Best of luck! (and I love CantinaDan’s evolutions too)

By: chad

chad — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:09:35 +0000

the best version now would be the rereleases of the legacy collection though you will proably have a hard time finding a new version of snagle tooth and the death star droid like the one pictured. plus c3po is also hard to find once he is on shelves. but the new verison out are a little better then the orginal for one the articulation is improved and so is the faces no more monkey face Leia .good luck