Coinciding with RETURN OF THE JEDI’s 40 year mark, Jazwares released the AT-AT seen on Endor into their Micro Galaxy Squadron line. It comes with eight one-inch figures. Much smaller than the vehicles that are intended for the standard 3.75 inch figures, this AT-AT makes for a nice desktop display piece. The interior is pretty … Continue reading Micro Galaxy Squadron AT-AT (Endor) 2023
Last year, Hasbro released some great toys tied to JEDI turning 40, including this set. I don’t always buy the retro collection figures because I already have most of the originals that they’re based on. However, this set was a must-have for the following reasons. First, Mon Mothma was never made during the original 1977-1985 … Continue reading RETURN OF THE JEDI Retro Collection Box Set 2023
One of my favorite character designs from RETURN OF THE JEDI is Weequay. Such a cool looking alien, though he met with an untimely death by Luke’s lightsaber and the Sarlacc Pit. With JEDI turning 40, Hasbro put an emphasis on releasing figures from the film in 2023, including this impressive sculpt of Weequay. Let’s … Continue reading Weequay 2023 Figure
Last September, Hasbro released an all new Jabba’s Palace playset that comes with an exclusive Bib Fortuna figure, as seen in THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT preview at the end of the second season of THE MANDALORIAN. Here are some images of the box. Inside we have three boxes and the instructions. Let’s open the … Continue reading Boba Fett’s Throne Room/Jabba’s Palace Playset (2023)
Tying into the 40th anniversary of RETURN OF THE JEDI, Hasbro Pulse released an exclusive set of four figures that are sure to make any fan of Jabba the Hutt happy. Let's check out the box before tearing it open! Here they are out of the box, but still in their individual packaging. Tessek (previously … Continue reading Jabba Henchmen 4-Pack (2023)
One of the most exciting sequences from RETURN OF THE JEDI is the Speeder Bike chase. I have a memory, prior to JEDI's release, of sitting in a theater with my family, watching ads, waiting for a show to begin. I don't remember what movie we were there for. (Checking a list of films that … Continue reading Kenner’s Speeder Bike (1983)
There are only four movies left to add to this list - RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK and the original STAR WARS trilogy. These aren't just my four favorite SW/IJ movies. These are my four favorite movies period. The thought of not putting any of them in the #1 spot is painful. So here we … Continue reading Ranking the Star Wars and Indiana Jones Movies #4
