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'06 | #23 Lushros Dofine - Revenge of the Sith (Reviewed 04-11-2006) 

Includes:
• Display Screen
• Datapad
• Base 

Click thumbnail for large image Spice: It's been quite some time since I've been impressed with a wave but the Revenge of the Sith from the Saga Collection is becoming a fast favorite. I'm very impressed with the proportioning of the rehashes, as we get another brand new release in Lushros Dofine. The cardback artwork immediately reminds you of the scenes he was in, which was quite extensive for a Neimoidian. However the Captain of General Grievous' flagship isn't quite the job of a lackey! I really do like the additional information provided on the package however, I think they could do a lot better and drown us in facts and information. It is great but this is an area that could use improvement. I also do not like the fact they don't tell you exactly what the accessories are that come with the figures, not only because it creates additional work for reviews and it's something they have gotten away from that they never should have.

Click thumbnail for large image The figure hit a high note with me right off the bat seeing as they didn't make the miter (hat) removable like they did with the Saga Lott Dod! The slender, but what would seemingly be accurately scaled torso has little articulation, which is somewhat of a letdown because if they ever did create a bridge of a ship, you couldn't sit him in his captain's chair! Also the scene where he's seen running for his life is also very rough to sell, so perhaps they could have gone soft goods and put a little more into the body. You can get him to deliver the "Why me" pose quite well but there are serious limitations when it comes to creating various poses.

Click thumbnail for large image The best thing that could be said is you get a figure that wasn't released last year. I don't think there is anything more frustrating than to get a figure slightly altered in paint or package. I think they could really go a long way if they continued not only doing this with prequel, but with all the characters that haven't been made created as an action figure. Go the extra mile as they did with Lushros Dofine. The display screen was greatly detailed as you can clearly see the same view that informed Grievous that their ship was in deep trouble! It is the little extras, and I understand they have to make money but I think making the people who buy the product happy should be paramount. The collector would be the people that account for the success of Star Wars toys. While I understand they are made for kids, we need more figures like Lushros Dofine to add to the magnificent cast of characters that litter any Star Wars film.

Spice - While the figure could have been better, the rest of the wave will help keep the the thumb up on this figure. I was really sold on the accessories versus the figure itself. There is no doubt the Revenge of the Sith wave has been one of the greatest in recent years. Keep them coming please!

(Figure '06 | #023, Asst. No. 85940, Item No. 85770, Backing Card P/N 6495801600, Window Insert P/N 6535510000) 

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