Weekly Action Review: A.R.Ms # 25: My Unopened Star Wars Figures

Monday, January 26, 2009

A.R.Ms # 25: My Unopened Star Wars Figures

Hi guys & gals,

This week is a different review. It's more of a look into my Star Wars collection. In particular, my unopened figures. I don't have a LOT (this means I need you guys to contribute) unlike most collectors. These are not vintage either. They are more current and modern releases which have become my favorites and I just can't bear to open them.

This idea came to me recently when I had a conversation with a fellow Star Wars collector. It seems we've been "stocking" up on unopened figures. Personally for me, if my figure happened to fall into the rare category, all the better. But the main reason I don't open them is because they look really cool in their packaging.

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Packaging
Detail & Pricing

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Packaging

Princess Leia Organa in Combat Poncho

Bossk the Bounty Hunter

501st Stormtrooper

General Grievous, The Demise

McQuarrie Signature Series: R2-D2 & C3PO

McQuarrie Signature Series: Rebel Trooper

Commander Neyo

Stormtrooper Commander

Commander Cody

501st Clone Trooper

Darth Vader

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Detail & Pricing

Princess Leia & Bossk is from the Saga Collection and comes on a vintage style card. Very classy and reminds us all of the good old days(my first ever Star Wars figure was sadly an Ewok). These were issued in 2007 and are a set of 6 figures. Other figures are Han Solo, IG-88, Luke Skywalker & Imperial Snowtrooper. These figures are around AUD 20 and worth the investment.

The 501st Stormtrooper a.k.a. Vader's Fist is a San Diego Comic Conference 2006 exclusive. But it was made available to online retailers soon after. Except they were missing the Comic Con logo on the back of the packaging. Still its a very good figure. Price starts from AUD 15.

General Grievous (The Demise of Grievous) was a Target exclusive and it was to commemorate the release of Star Wars Ep. III: Revenge of the Sith. I liked this figure because it captured the fire that consumed the General when Obi-Wan used a blaster to destroy the General. Price starts from AUD 8.

The McQuarrie Concept Series are quite unique. I'd like to get my hands on all the figures but its not that easy. Price starts from AUD 7 for the Rebel trooper and AUD 15 for the R2-D2/C3PO.

Commander Neyo of the 91st Reconnaissance Corps. I like the sculpt of this particular clone trooper. Although this Commander has an exact armour to his men(which I find it hard to see it becoming a rare figure), the packaging for this came with a collector's coin, so makes it worthwhile. Price starts from AUD 12.

The Stormtrooper Commander is one of the figures made available based on the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed game. This figure was actually free when you pre-ordered the game. It is fast becoming one of those rare figures. Thats why I'm not opening my figure. This is a bit tricky cos its not available on most online retailers. But there's always ebay. Price starts from AUD 10.

The new Clone Wars movie and series has introduced or re-introduced the clone trooper from a new perspective. The armour they use is phase 1 yet they're using the designation for different divisions as what we saw in episode III. Commander Cody is still easily available at the shops but the 501st Clone trooper is a bit difficult to find. Price starts at AUD 15.

There's nothing special about the Darth Vader figure except its Darth Vader and I thought it'd be nice to at least keep one figure in its packaging. LoL. Price starts from AUD 15.

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We'll resume the normal A.R.Ms session next week. So keep visiting guys & gals. We appreciate the support. Cheers.