A.R.Ms # 11: Star Wars ROTS General Grievous Wheel Bike

This is one of those rare items I was lucky enough to get hold of. I tracked it through ebay and I was lucky enough to grab it.

The vehicle according to Wookieepedia is a Separatist ground craft called the Tsmeu-6 wheel bike. Additional info on the bike:

"It could roll on the ground at great speed, crushing enemy soldiers in its path. The legs were engaged whenever the craft needed to climb steep cliffs, especially useful on the sinkhole-filled planet of Utapau. Grievous kept several of these wheelbikes stationed at his command center there.

The driver was positioned in a seat on one side of the wheel, while an nd-53 double laser cannon occupied the other side. The bike originally had a passenger seat instead of a laser cannon, but Grievous modified the wheel bike to accommodate his needs" - source Wookieepedia

But I'm pretty sure you remember the wheel bike from Episode 3, when Obi Wan chased Grievous on Utapau.

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The action figure that came with the wheel bike was not really what I expected. Ok...actually it sucked. They could've done BETTER!

The details on the bike are just awesome

Overall the wheel bike looks wickedly evil...

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Tsmeu-6 Wheel Bike

• Rotating spikes
• Articulated legs

General Grievous

• Ball jointed neck
• Hinged shoulders
• Hinged hips

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Freestyle

The wheel bike's legs can be folded just like in the movie

You use the handle at the back to push along the wheel bike

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Pricing

I'd really suggest you try ebay for this item 'cos you might be lucky. But if you insist on trying other sites prepare to dish out a minimum of USD 45.

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This is one of the best Star Wars vehicle I have in my collection. The details are almost close to perfect. If only Hasbro had provided a better Grievous figure.

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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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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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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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Star Wars Acronym

If you're into Star Wars figures or just starting your collection, you would definitely come across a few acronyms.

If you're into Star Wars figures or just starting your collection, you would definitely come across a few acronyms. This could be confusing for regular fans like myself and by this I mean we've watched all 6 movies and the clone wars and know most of the characters involved. I admit I was confused when I was doing searches on ebay and it came up with all these acronyms. So, these are some that I've came across:

Reference related to movies
EP1-6: Episode 1 to 6
TPM: The Phantom Menace
AOTC: Attack of the Clones
ROTS: Revenge of the Sith
ANW: A New Hope
ESB: Empire Strikes Back
ROTJ: Return of the Jedi
CW: Clone Wars

Reference related to action figures(including all of the above list)
OTC: Original Trilogy Collection
POTF: Power of the Force
POTF2: Power of the Force 2
POTJ: Power of the Jedi
TAC: 30th Anniversary Collection
TLC: The Legacy Collection
TSC: The Saga Collection
SC: Saga Collection
SWGH: Star Wars Galactic Heroes
UGH: Ultimate Galactic Hunt
SWE: Star Wars Evolutions
EU: Expanded Universe
KOTOR: Knights of the Old Republic(Game)

Chances are, they are a lot more. But these are the usual I encounter when I'm looking for action figures. I am more of a clone trooper army builder collector because like I said I'm a regular fan. As opposed to die-hard-I-think-automatic-doors-makes-me-feel-like-a-jedi-fan. Sorry. Bad joke.

So if you see me using these acronyms in my reviews, now you know. Cheers.

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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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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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Bumblebee Classic Deluxe

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

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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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The black and gold paint looks too cool

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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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