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Hasbro Star Wars Power of the Jedi Mechanic Anakin
by benlepensive
One of the more unusual takes on the classic Star Wars figure is this appealing Anakin Skywalker figure. Here we find Anakin in his early years (as portrayed onscreen by Jake Lloyd.) Anakin is a young boy here and has not turned into a fully fledged Jedi. The figure is interesting because it captures him at the younger age and the pack ... also comes with a droid.
The figures are about four or so inches in height and have been made from plastic. Like with all of Hasbro's figures, they have been well made and you can move the limbs, including the head, arms and legs on both characters. The Anakin figure has been delicately designed with a keen eye to detail. Hasbro have managed to carve Lloyd's looks superbly onto the face and the eyes and hair match is very impressive.
Anakin's costume is accurate with a good choice of colours and some lovely texturing on the chest and boot area. The droid he comes with is also very pleasing, with a cute look about him. The droid has a rather frail looking frame and spindly legs. Excellent detailing on the droi'd face brings him to life and his arms show signs of wear and tear, so he is what I would call a rustic droid.
No other extras with this pack, but then you are getting two toys for the price of one, so I think that is really good value. The set can be bought online for a couple of pounds, making it an ideal purchase for pocket money toys or for the casual collector who wants to beef up their collection. Well designed, affordable and also impressive packaging make this a must have toy for Star wars fans.
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Hasbro Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi Jedi Duel
by benlepensive
Here we find Obi Wan Kenobi in his usual attire, ready to do battle with Darth Maul. This is Obi Wan at his 'Phantom Menace' stage, so the toy has been modelled on Ewen McGregor, as opposed to Sir Alec Guinness. The figure was released in the late nineties and can still be bought boxed, if you search online, or loose for a pound or ... so.
The packaging is the red colour scheme, seen on the earlier batch of the figures produced by Hasbro. Kenboi is about four to five inches in height which puts him in line with other figures. You can twist the head, arms and legs and pose the figure at will. This enhances the play value of course and it is reassuring to know that the toy has been well made with nice stiff joints, so they will not snap or wobble with repeated use.
The attention to detail on the costume is impressive with a strong colour match for the robes. Obi Wan's beige robes have generous sized pleats and there is plenty of life in the cloth which makes him look alert. Particularly pleasing are the brown boots which glisten with warmth and have a good depth of colour to them.
The face is pretty good, though does not look quite like McGregor. It could really be any generic looking hero. The hair is tied neatly behind him though and the skin tone is good. Obi Wan comes with a blue lightsabre which is streamlined and quite fragile. If you bend it too much then it could snap, so be careful.
Overall, a solid enough toy and very easy to get hold of, so expect to pay no more than a few pounds. As there are other Obi Wans on the market, this one could be worth getting because he comes with a freeze frame which adds to the value of the package.
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Mattel Masters of the Universe Leech
by benlepensive
He Man's slimy foe, Mr Leech, that's him in the photograph, looking a bit washed up! Leech was one of the later figures released in the He Man toy series and was one of my favourites when I was younger. I think I liked him because he looked so unusual. The monsters were always much more appealing than the boring old humans and this green ... creature was visually exciting.
Leech is made from plastic, but has a rubber ring around his mouth. If you moisten this you can actually attach him to windows and baths. I used to have hours of fun suctioning him onto various objects. This added feature definitely boosted the play value of the toy. As well as his rubbery lips, you could do the same with his hands, which had rubbery discs attached to them.
Leech stands at about six inches in height and has a very chunky frame, which makes the toy nice and sturdy and fit for harsh play scenarios. Fairly basic colours , greens and oranges and blacks keep the toy simple looking, but this does not really matter. Leech has subtle detailing on his chest with some lines running over it, nothing too intricate though. I guess they could have beefed up the detailing on the toy.
His weapon is cool, a firing cross bow, which actually snaps shut and releases when you trigger it. The mechanism works, but again the colour choice was somewhat bland and lacking. Leech can attach this over one of his arms and use to hunt enemies.
If you want to buy this toy, you can buy him loose from auction sites for a mere three pounds or so, whereas a boxed Leech will set you back over ten pounds pounds, should you be lucky enough to stumble upon one!
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