Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New
York, NY
February 11, 2007
Story by Chris Spice (Darth Spice)
Photos by Sandtroopers.com Staff Members
ATTAKUS
AMERICA Perhaps
one of the more intriguing visits could have easily been at Attakus
America. I will be one of the first to admit I’ve foolishly
overlooked their products, mostly due to price but after seeing the
entire line, I can’t describe in words how impressive the display
was. Their statues are by far some of the more intricate in terms of
detail, but one of the more appealing aspects is the editions are
usually limited to 500 pieces. However the Sandtrooper (white
pauldron) will have an edition size of 700. The photos simply do not
do the products justice; these are truly something that needs to be
seen with the naked eye.
Although
the statues were a force to be reckoned with I’d have to say my
favorite would have to be their metal collection. Any Star Wars
collector can easily see they have the diorama construction well in
hand and are doing things we could only dream about. The Millennium
Falcon and Final Duel Corridor will leave you wishing you had a
bucket under your mouth to catch the drool. The figures were also
most impressive, although made of metal we were told they could
still break! The figures were incredible and this Trooper could
really appreciate the variety of poses they created with the
Stormtroopers. Overall I’d say this is a product line that will be
rising to the top in 2007, and if collectors give it a chance
they’ll clearly see these are worth owning.
PHOTO GALLERY To see the photo gallery
containing 54 photos click
here.
Perhaps
one of the more intriguing visits could have easily been at Attakus
America. I will be one of the first to admit I’ve foolishly
overlooked their products, mostly due to price but after seeing the
entire line, I can’t describe in words how impressive the display
was. Their statues are by far some of the more intricate in terms of
detail, but one of the more appealing aspects is the editions are
usually limited to 500 pieces. However the Sandtrooper (white
pauldron) will have an edition size of 700. The photos simply do not
do the products justice; these are truly something that needs to be
seen with the naked eye. 
Although
the statues were a force to be reckoned with I’d have to say my
favorite would have to be their metal collection. Any Star Wars
collector can easily see they have the diorama construction well in
hand and are doing things we could only dream about. The Millennium
Falcon and Final Duel Corridor will leave you wishing you had a
bucket under your mouth to catch the drool. The figures were also
most impressive, although made of metal we were told they could
still break! The figures were incredible and this Trooper could
really appreciate the variety of poses they created with the
Stormtroopers. Overall I’d say this is a product line that will be
rising to the top in 2007, and if collectors give it a chance
they’ll clearly see these are worth owning.
