Just random stuff: 1. My fan fiction is on an indefinite hold. I need a computer to write it out. Also, the Thor Skywalker Channel on YouTube is doing a good fan fiction regarding undoing the sequel trilogy. He just finished part 8, here's a link to his channel:  https://youtube.com/channel/UCo1bmdhnhLKvLAQWXSn92Wg 2. I do plan to have more Legends stuff covered on this blog, but collecting is really the big focus. So far, rebelscum.com had done a great job with Legends. Since I have read some  Legends books recently I'll post a review on Sunday, and will try to post 2 reviews a month. 3. I will expand on a couple of my "What if?" ideas, the 1st being "What if Luke Skywalker chased Ben Solo?" Spoilers for the Rise of Kylo Ren Miniseries! It will be multiple parts, and will guest star Han, Leia, Lando and Chewbacca as they all go save Ben from Snoke, and deal with Luke's revalation about Palpatine being alive, as do his 3 surviving stude...

Back in 1978, he was Walrus Man. And the figure looked nothing at all like the onscreen version. Fast forward to 2011 and Hasbro would utilize new technology, and some extra hands, and a removable arm to make him modern. And thank West End Games for Walrus Man's real name: Ponda Baba! Sporting 14 POA, he's a huge improvement over the Kenner, POTF2 and Saga versions. It should also be noted he was repacked in one of the last waves of the Wal-Mart exclusive 3.75 inch Black Series and that was hard to find. Still is. Ponda comes with 2 sets of hands, 1 set with flippers and one with hairy hands as he was shown onscreen with 2 different sets of hands. He also comes with a swappable right arm to recreate Ben Kenobi cutting it off with his lightsaber. He also comes with a blaster which can stay in the holster. While his head is well sculpted, it is the only body part that doesn't move well. But don't let that discourage you, his head is quite massive. Probably one of the...

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 h...

According to rumors, the next wave of Retro figures won't be from Return of the Jedi, Droids or Ewoks. Although Target will get VC figures on Droids cards (Fett, C-3P0 & R2-D2). Instead, we'll get figures from Season 2 of The Mandalorian. In my opinion, 2 on my list will definitely be in. As for the other 4, 5 or 6 I'll speculate. Definitely in: Boba Fett (clean armor) Luke Skywalker Pretty simple, really. Slap Boba Fett in any toy line and watch him sell out. Plus all they'd need to do is reuse the old Boba mold, slap on some bright green paint and boom! With Luke it would be a careful repaint of the 1983 Luke to add his belt and a black cloak. Who Might Be In: 1. Din Djarin (Imperial disguise). I don't see a Mandalorian wave without the title character, yet Hasbro did it with the 5 POA Solo toy line so you never know. A popular choice in VC & Black Series fan polls. 2. Migs Mayfeld (Imperial Disguise) have to get max use out of the troope...

If there is one Kenner figure I always wanted and never got, well until I got much older, it's Darth Vader. He was the ultimate villain. So what did I do for an adversary for my Luke Skywalker? Mostly used GI Joe figures. Fun, but missing that edge. Of all the Kenner reviews I have or will write, this one is my most anticipated. Also if any new Vader figure comes out, I have to get one. If I can find it ;) Vader is simply articulated, he has the standard 5 points. Like the Ben Kenobi and his not yet known to us son Luke Skywalker his right hand has a telescoping red lightsaber. Yes, there is a double telescoping version, and yes that is worth a fortune. Like Ben, and his not yet known to us daughter Leia Organa he comes with a vinyl robe which is supposed to function as his cape. It feels out of place for a toy in 2021, but for 1978, it fits right in. But what really sets Vader out is the attention to details on not just the overall sculpt, but the little paint details most peo...

Din Djarin is his name.  Beskar Armor is his game.  Well it is for the latest version (VC 181), which is a repaint of his 1st season look (a great way to reuse the tooling from VC 166), and is by far the one you need. Let's take a look at why he's 4th on my list, and why he's an incredible action figure. Sporting 16 POA, his articulation isn't any different than his predecessor VC 166. However a big addition is made here with the jet pack. Just as the previous version, his long rifle can be attached to his back, but if you have the jet pack on his back the rifle will not be able to be put there. His accessories are his pistol, which fits and stays in the holster and his right hand, long rifle, removable cape (it's easy to remove his head to remove the cape) and the newly made jet pack which fits on his back, and you can keep the cape on with the jet pack. He can achieve some great action poses, but if you get one with stiff joints boil some water, tu...

When you mention Dark Empire to a Star Wars fan, you get some comments about the story and art inside, both good and bad. But when you mention it to comic book enthusiasts, they rave over the covers, as do SW fans of course! Dave Dorman was the cover artist and he would do a lot of cover work for Dark Horse Comics over their run over Star Wars comic books. The cover to issue 1 is striking, and the only bad image is Leia, which would be corrected later on to be more accurate to her likeness. Then the cover of issue 2 with Luke in a Vader like outfit is even more breathtaking! He would do the covers for all 14 Dark Empire/Empire's End comics. Dark Empire 1 Covers: https://www.coverbrowser.com/covers/star-wars-dark-empire For Dark Empire II, he upped his game. The cover to issue 3 is quite enticing for young teenage boys just discovering girls, and was the best selling issue amongst my age group at the time. Dark Empire II issue 3 cover: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f3/1e/7a/f...