'05 | #03 Sly Moore - Coruscant Senate (Reviewed 01-28-2005)

Includes:
• Blaster
• Removable Cloak
• Base

"Nothing compares to Nu" - The artist formerly known as Spiceowan

Click thumbnail for large image Spice: There could never have been a better time to be collecting Star Wars figures. If you didn't pull the plug after the OTC debacle, you'd be glad to see Hasbro Threepeat in 2005 and deliver Sly Moore for the third installment in the Post-OTC line. The most attractive lady I've ever seen? No, but I would much rather see Sly Moore than Princess Leia. I really think they sold the Episode I movie short by rushing back to Original Trilogy figures in the Power of the Jedi line. I really do like the packaging backgrounds they are using on the cards. This makes keeping figures on card that much more appealing.

Click thumbnail for large image I really don't know how they come about creating the various aliens and species in the Star Wars Universe, but they must have needed ugly women. I haven't seen a bald lady this ugly since Sinead O' Conner in the early 90's. Sly Moore's head resembles an Easter Egg, the pencil neck. I don't know there is something about her cloak that reminds me of the horrible outfit Kurt Warner's wife had on a few years back in the Super Bowl. The ball and socket really help you accentuate the odd head movements. While I know I'd never go lady chasing on Umbara, I just wish we could get a little more back story on the various characters and events that shape the Star Wars Universe.

Click thumbnail for large image While the legs do not move I do appreciate the articulation in the arms and elbows. Being able to turn the wrists and move the arms in various positions are a big plus. Seeing as this character had no dialogue, appearance and movement or lack of in some cases, is everything. She isn't the prettiest thing to look at but will help add to your next Episode I diorama you wanted to create. I really wish they would have continued with the Episode I figure line, there are still many characters worth creating.

Spice - I'm really glad 2005 is moving in such a positive direction. Sly Moore along with Yarua will help add a little flavor to your Episode I Coruscant scenes. For all of you carded collectors, you'll be happy your not buying another R2-D2. I think all of us would much rather have something we never seen before. Sly Moore makes the grade, I'd highly recommend adding her to your collections. Bottom line, nothing compares 2 nu!

(Figure '05 | #03, Asst. No. 85161, Item No. 85172, Backing Card P/N 6385280300, Window Insert P/N 6385290300, ) 

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