With Hasbro's Galactic Heroes, even the bad guys are cute...
Written: Oct 15 '07
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Pros: Durable, inexpensive toys, more bad guys, cannon fodder...
Cons: Obscure characters, dull design compared to other Star Wars stuff...
The Bottom Line: The Imperial Armed Services: They Want You!
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| JediKermit's Full Review: Hasbro Star Wars Galactic Heroes Imperial Officer ... |
One of the great things--and difficult things--about Star Wars is that if the character had even a second of screen time, Hasbro's gonna try to make a toy out of it. And while that can be fun, it can be difficult for those of us who are compulsive collectors, because we want to "buy them all." I thought I'd winnow down my choices by focusing only on the Original Trilogy, and only on Galactic Heroes, because...well, they're more fun, and less expensive, than the traditional Star Wars action figures.
Even the Galactic Heroes have gotten pretty obscure these days, with second and even third-tier characters getting made in the preschool style. They're sold in two-packs for about five dollars, and are available in most retail stores.
This particular two pack includes two baddies: an Imperial Officer and a Death Star Trooper.
Imperial Officer
These guys were generic, and were featured most prominently in The Empire Strikes Back. As soon as one displeased Darth Vader, he executed them with that nice Force Chokehold of his, so we saw several of them in succession. Admiral Ozzel, Captain Needa, General Veers, Admiral Piett; if you crossed Vader, you ended up dead pretty quick. The olive green uniforms seem to be inspired by World War II uniforms, and have the smart shiny black boots and gloves of that era as well. This figure has the same wide stance and oversized feet and hands as the other figures in this line. He's got a narrow mouth and set chin, and even though he's a bad guy, he doesn't look exactly unfriendly. The details on the figure are nice--his belt and cap have fine detailing in both texture and paint job that are a step above what they need to be. He stands about two inches tall, and holds a blaster that's almost as big as he is.
Death Star Trooper
The Death Star Troopers ran around in squads among the Stormtroopers; they showed up off of the Death Star too, but are still known as the Death Star Troopers. Dressed all in black with an oversized helmet, they're the visual opposite of the Stormtroopers. His face is exposed, and has a bland expression, not malicious. His arms are open wider than the Imperial Officer, and he's also holding a large blaster. Even though he's all in black, he still has a lot of detail in his uniform; different finishes of paint, glossier on the helmet and boots, as well as the insignia, belts, and equipment integrated into his helmet all add detail to this little figure.
For being a set of two villains, with no "big names," this is a nice enough set. If your kids already have Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, the Bounty Hunters and other villains, this would be a nice set to get. They're not as flashy or bizarre as some of the other Star Wars characters, but they're a part of the original trilogy that kids and adults will recognize and appreciate.
You can find the Galactic Heroes at Target, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, and other retailers.
A soulless #45 in CopeSullivan’s Fifty Reviews By Halloween Write-Off.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 5.99
Type of Toy: Action Figure
Age Range of Child: Kids to Teens
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