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'06 | #42 C-3P0 - Return of the Jedi (Reviewed 09-01-2006) 

Includes:
• Ewok Throne
• Transport Rods
• Base 

Click thumbnail for large image Spice: I never thought I could champion the cause of seeing another core character re-release but C-3P0 is perhaps a suitable exception. The simple fact will jump out at you the minute you pick up the package and recognize the familiar Redwood, ahem Endor forest in the immediate background. Other than old goldenrod himself staring you in the face, the "throne" in which he's seated in will more than likely warm the hearts of any collector. If they are paying tribute to a key movie scene and improving upon what was already available then perhaps making another C-3P0 is worth our money.

Click thumbnail for large image The action figure itself is truly one for the ages and will really show you how far along they have come in only a few years in terms of detail. While the disappointing VOTC version should have been the greatest to date, I was a very big fan of the Revenge of the Sith version. This figure seems to even surpass the quality they instilled in that version that was so great. In fact, we're so lucky to see it on the pegs again in the greatest hits assortment. That figure was a lot more shiny vs. this one. I could only speculate the moon of Endor took away some of the professor's shine. The torso really jumped out at me with the added extra movement that really does make that much of a difference. Especially for posing a character like C-3P0 whose movements were very mime due to the costume restrictions.

Click thumbnail for large image If just enough tweaks are made does this warrant another six-plus dollars? I have to say yes when you really can see how great the pack-in throne is. Most will notice right away how much of an improvement this is since we haven't seen one since the vintage line with the Ewok Village. I'm sure most Troopers remember even then how the legs didn't quite fit snug in the chair. Don't worry about that happening here, thank the maker history does not repeat itself. You'll see the bendable knees as well as massively articulated hips really make for an overall great figure.

Spice - It's C-3P0 and you'd think after this many times there isn't much they could do to warrant additional money out of your pocket.  The extra length was taken and I really have to say as much as I'd like to see another "new" figure, there are worse we have already spent our money on!

(Figure '06 | #042, Asst. No. 86940, Item No. 85770, Backing Card P/N 6495803800, Window Insert P/N 6574270000) 

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