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VC Top 25 in 2025: Number 20

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 MY 20th RANKED VC FIGURE:  VC 26  ENDOR COMMANDO Top photo from eBay, bottom photo from BanthaSkull WHY I LIKE THIS FIGURE: To my knowledge this was the first VC figure that had not only a variant, but no change in the card number. I could be wrong. But Hasbro giving us 2 different figures was at the time something special. No more unofficial Clones, unless you bought more than 2, or found heads that could fit on the neck post. I remembered reading there was a variant of this figure, but I have only seen the bottom photo version in person. And at a very high price. He doesn't have the modern articulation, which is why I think Hasbro is reluctant to offer this in either a repack or part of a white boxed 4 pack. He's got what he needs: helmet, weapon, and trench coat. Plus he checks off the Original 96, and offers a unique troop building experience. And I wish I had them in my collection. The prices for this figure are high on the secondary market.  WHY THE REBEL COMM...
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VC Top 25 in 2025: Number 21

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 MY 21st RANKED VC FIGURE:  VC 298 JEDI ACADEMY LUKE SKYWALKER  Photo credit: eBay WHY I LIKE THIS FIGURE: It's the best post ROTJ Luke Skywalker. He is and always has been my favorite character, and this figure has barbell hips, something VC 264 Light Cruiser Luke should have had. He holds his lightsaber well in either hand, and the unlit hilt feels unnecessary since he can't store it on his belt. I've made a decent custom by trimming the loose belt wrap and using gloss black acrylic paint for the belt and boots, plus gave him some silver paint for the belt buckle. I had thought some of this figure would be used for the VC ANH Luke, but they didn't, thankfully.  INTERESTING FACT: I almost went with the Deluxe version of this figure, but despite the nice extras this is the version I prefer. No coin flip needed.  WHY HE'S RANKED 21st: He's a solid figure, not many paint apps are needed. But you can't re-enact the scene where he presents Grogu with Yoda's ...
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VC Top 25 in 2025: Number 22

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 MY 22nd RANKED VC FIGURE:  VC 53 BOM VIMDIN  Photo from Relics Of The Force WHY I LIKE THIS FIGURE: Bom is a background alien in the Cantina, a blink and you miss him character. He's well done by 2010 standards but what still pops about this figure is the incredibly detailed head sculpt. The eyes, the facial expression, the horn on his head...is there a better alien weirdo figure to have?! He comes with 2 weapons and a cup, so he's ready to drink and fight! Just like some people in the small town bars I visit. And like the Cantina it's best to not make direct eye contact or ask too many questions to them. You don't want to get shot.  FUN FACT ABOUT THIS FIGURE: I never saw him in the VC 1.0 days, but saw this figure a couple years ago...and I passed on him. His $45 price was (and still is) out of my range. If he's ever repacked I'm getting him.  WHY HES RANKED 22nd: He's a perfect background alien, and if Kenner had the budget back then he might have been m...
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VC Top 25 in 2025: Number 23

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 MY 23rd RANKED FIGURE: VC 21 GAMORREAN GUARD  Photo from actionfigure411 WHY I LIKE THIS FIGURE: Well, to the ire of many collectors who will read this....I don't. He's a kooshball with articulated limbs. And the fur is just too overdone. However, I can appreciate how good those limbs and head are. Even now they hold up well over a decade after this figure debuted. To this day, I've only seen this figure twice in person and didn't buy it either time. I was obligated to put it on my all time list, but if I had put it at 25th, while fun for me would have opened up trolls, which I'm okay with.  WHY HE'S RANKED 23rd: As I stated above, obligation and being an articulated kooshball. If the fur hadn't been done, and plastic used instead I would rank him higher. It should be noted my opinion on this figure is much different than collector's. That's as much foreshadowing as I'll do since I did some yesterday.  COLLECTOR'S CHOICE 23rd RANKED FIGURE: ...
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VC Top 25 in 2025: Number 24

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 MY 24TH RANKED FIGURE:  VC 57 DR EVAZAN Image from Star wars-universe WHY I LIKE THIS FIGURE: Once again, it's world building. Not only is he essential for the Cantina, which did influence my ranking and putting him in my Top 25. Plus he's got a face not even his mother would love. He was also a sh*t talker, even at the cost of his own "friend" losing his limb because he talked smack to a farm boy. Real smooth, Evazan!  WHY HES RANKED 24TH: In the time he came out, he had the top level of articulation. By today's standards he measures up short. But that's okay! He doesn't really need to do anything but stand in the Cantina and try to start a fight, only to get his come uppance. While a new sculpt would be nice, I'd rather Hasbro spend money on all new sculpts for Mains instead of background aliens, if possible. I missed out on him the first go around, but got him the second time around. To be honest his Legends backstory makes him a more interesting c...
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VC Top 25 in 2025: Number 25

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 The votes are in, and the collectors have spoken! So without further introductions, I'm going to get this started.  MY 25th RANKED VC FIGURE:  PONDA BABA VC 70 WHY I LIKE THIS FIGURE: He's a callback to the original Kenner line. He was known as Walrus Man back then, but thanks to modern technology they can finally get one nearly screen accurate. He did have his "debut" in the POTF2 line, where he was first given his correct name, thanks to West End Games, Ponda Baba. He also comes with a bunch of accessories: alternate hands, and a severed arm to recreate his interaction with Luke Skywalker and Ben Kenobi. He also comes with a blaster.  INTERESTING FACT: He's the 1st character ever in Star Wars who FA and FO.  WHY HE'S RANKED 25TH: While a very good figure, his head is just...off. Don't get me wrong, he's got a great head sculpt. But his head is just too small. His only display option is the Cantina. So if you are getting the upcoming HasLab, you defi...
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St Tammany Collectors Con Haul

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 https://www.sttammanycollectorscon.com/ Twice a year, the St Tammany Collector's Convention in Mandeville, LA is worth the trip out. Often times, you can find some great deals, and it's where I found some Kenner Holy Grails the last few years. I had no such luck this year, but there was an Ewok Village nearly complete for $150, and an incomplete Death Star playset for $95. With this weekend falling on May 4th, there were several Star Wars related guests. To check out the Convention guests and learn a little more about the St Tammany Collector's Convention, try the link above (copy and paste to browser if it won't work). So, I set aside a budget of $300...and for a change I came in under budget. No Kenner hauls this time, but I got some great custom fodder, some 3.75 Star Wars hauls that didn't break the bank. Plus, I got to meet and talk to an actress who is just incredibly beautiful. More on her later, but first the hauls!  GI JOE HAUL NUMBER 1 Haul price: $40 The...
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