A.R.Ms # 10: Star Wars Jedi Starfighter

From the 30th Anniversary Collection comes Obi Wan's Jedi Starfighter. This model is officially known as the Eta-2 Actis-class light interceptor and as the Jedi Interceptor in the Jedi world.

There has been some commotion with Star Wars fans about this figure because it has been issued with the wrong stickers(btw I HATE having to put on stickers!! Airbrush it please!!!) and they issued the wrong Astromech droid.

Since the box does not come with an Obi Wan figure, I thought I'd accompany this review with one from the ROTS collection. Obi Wan Kenobi with pilot head gear.

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Packaging

Front(vehicle only)

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Detail/Sculpt

I used an Obi Wan figure from the ROTS collection

Sturdy landing gears

Spring Open Wings

The controversial Astromech droid hehe

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Articulation

Jedi Starfighter

• Spring Open Wings
• Drop down landing gear
• Opening cockpit
• Firing projectile missiles

Obi Wan Kenobi

• Ball jointed neck
• Ball jointed shoulders
• Ball hinged elbows
• Swivel wrists
• Ball jointed torso
• Hinged hips
• Ball hinged knees
• Ball hinged ankles

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Freestyle

Obi Wan's robe is made of rubber

Saber hilt can be attached at the belt

That very unfashionable thing on his head is the 'pilot gear'

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Pricing

This is very affordable at below USD 30 in most online stores. Unlike the maroon version which was released during the ROTS movie.

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A.R.Ms # 9: Bumblebee Classic Deluxe

Someone say "SWEEEEET!!!". Just gotta love the classics. Even though technically this is just a modern sculpt of a classic version(ok it's just the head)...who cares right? He's just so darn cute!!

Although I have to admit I miss the VW Beetle look in car mode. This particular figure is from Takara Tomy. Well, it doesn't matter if the wordings are in Japanese. I think it looks better that way.

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• Pricing

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Detail/Sculpt

Bumblebee comes with a trailer and jetski

In car mode...very hip and sporty

The jetski and trailer forms his jetpack in robot mode

But I think he looks better without the jetpack

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Articulation

Bumblebee Classic Deluxe

• Swivel neck
• Ball jointed shoulders
• Ball jointed elbows
• Ball jointed hips
• Hinged knees
• Hinged ankles

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Freestyle

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Pricing

This figure is going for USD 20 and is cheaper than the model made by Hasbro.

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Till next week guys. Keep collecting!!

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A.R.Ms # 8: Transformers Animated, Elite Guard Bumblebee

Let's have a look at another Transformers Animated figure. It's everybody's favourite, the yellow dude with the cuteness factor, Bumblebee. I actually debated with myself if I should get the normal version or this one. After comparing the two, this looks much cooler.

Sporting a black and gold theme, this is one Bumblebee you should get your hands on if you want a variation from the standard yellow.

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Detail/Sculpt

The black and gold paint looks too cool

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Articulation

Elite Guard Bumblebee

• Ball jointed neck
• Ball jointed shoulders
• Ball hinged elbows
• Ball jointed hips
• Ball hinged knees
• Hinged ankles
  

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Freestyle

"Check out my yellow rims.."

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Pricing

The pricing is USD 10 to 15. As usual it's available on Amazon or other online action figure outlets. In Aussie this is about AUD 25.

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Overall a good figure. My only complaint is the paint work. They could've done better. Some of the gold paint came off. So, please Hasbro...work on that bit ok?

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A.R.Ms # 7: Iron Man Mark 01

Bulky and chances is weighing a ton in real life(and of course by 'real life' I mean the alternate reality all comic/action figure collectors live in). Hasbro released its movie line of the Iron Man 2008. I really wanted to get the whole line including the bad ass Iron Monger. But when you look at the Mark 02 and 03 suit...it's not really that great. Especially after our pals at the House of El announced there was an Iron Man movie replica by Hot Toys.

So now on with the show:

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• Pricing

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Packaging

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Articulation

Iron Man Mark 01:

• Ball jointed shoulder
• Ball jointed elbow
• Swivel torso(very limited)
• Ball jointed hips
• Ball jointed knee
• Ball jointed ankle

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Freestyle

There's not much that this action figure does besides looking tough and a good paperweight. Sorry guys...lol

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Pricing

I believe this is readily available in Brunei for like BND 20+. Although I vaguely remember only the Mark 02 & 03 was only available. Anyway, on Amazon or other sites this would USD 13 - USD 18.

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I'm being honest when I say that I got this action figure because of the sculpt...and also 'cos it was a steal at AUD 12. LoL.


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