Stormtrooper 1978
The only troop builder in the 1st line of Kenner figures, unless you count the Jawas or Tusken Raiders, is the Stormtrooper. Another figure that barely changed in the line's 7 year run. The figure also has only 4 POA, as the head cannot move. The only Stormtrooper figure with any head articulation was the Stormtrooper Luke, which would be part of the final 17 figures in 1985. But, this still is a good figure, despite the lack of head movement.
Like all of the Kenner figures from this time (1978-1982) he comes in a standard pose, meaning straight arms and legs. He's perfect for a display of figures standing at attention. Most collectors display their Stormtroopers in this manner, whether it's Kenner or the more modern Hasbro Stormtrooper from Rogue One. He comes with his blaster, which he can hold best in his right hand. Now, if you have bought some loose versions of this figure without his weapon, and buy the reproduced weapons he will will have difficulty holding the repro weapon. I've learned this lesson the hard way. Stick to originals if possible.
The only paint is the black as he was molded in white plastic. Over time he will yellow, and there are tutorial videos on how to safely fix that issue. But for 1978, the sculpt is actually good. It closely resembles the onscreen version, and he just looks good. He also never had any known variants but appeared on different cards, notably for Return of the Jedi and Power of the Force where he came with a collectable coin. In some areas he was hard to find as he kicked off the troop building collecting as you couldn't buy just one, you needed more. 4 Stormtroopers make up a squad, and there were no officers made back then but custom rank pauldrons can be found so you could add a 5th to have an officer leading your squad. He's a must have for your collection!
https://galacticfigures.com/figureDetails.aspx?id=1943
Like all of the Kenner figures from this time (1978-1982) he comes in a standard pose, meaning straight arms and legs. He's perfect for a display of figures standing at attention. Most collectors display their Stormtroopers in this manner, whether it's Kenner or the more modern Hasbro Stormtrooper from Rogue One. He comes with his blaster, which he can hold best in his right hand. Now, if you have bought some loose versions of this figure without his weapon, and buy the reproduced weapons he will will have difficulty holding the repro weapon. I've learned this lesson the hard way. Stick to originals if possible.
The only paint is the black as he was molded in white plastic. Over time he will yellow, and there are tutorial videos on how to safely fix that issue. But for 1978, the sculpt is actually good. It closely resembles the onscreen version, and he just looks good. He also never had any known variants but appeared on different cards, notably for Return of the Jedi and Power of the Force where he came with a collectable coin. In some areas he was hard to find as he kicked off the troop building collecting as you couldn't buy just one, you needed more. 4 Stormtroopers make up a squad, and there were no officers made back then but custom rank pauldrons can be found so you could add a 5th to have an officer leading your squad. He's a must have for your collection!
https://galacticfigures.com/figureDetails.aspx?id=1943
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