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'07 | #25  Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight - Return of the Jedi (Reviewed 9-15-2007) 

Includes:
• Lightsaber
• Lightsaber handle
• Bone
• Commemorative Coin 

Click thumbnail for large image Spice: The first figure to switch gears and give us a look at what the thirtieth anniversary could do for Return of the Jedi is Luke Skywalker. As this figure has been done many, many times, would this be the attempt in which Hasbro would be able to deliver the proverbial slam-dunk?  Upon first inspection, you'll immediately notice the superb artwork that is on the card front. The likeness is almost scary but they went the extra mile and included the famous battle pose with Darth Vader just for good measures. It's pretty easy to see just from the package this figure is loaded with something collectors love, options!

Click thumbnail for large image First off, you look at the facial sculpt and you begin to wonder how atrocities like #18 got out of the factory. It almost looks like one of the sculptors showed that version to this one judging from the ticked off look on his face! With such a look of anger you almost wonder where they got the inspiration  for this sculpt. We all know how anger can lead to suffering. You can honestly say this guy looks as tough as he can, for a guy with his hair parted off to the side! The body hasn't changed much  vs. previous versions with exception of the articulated neck. One other great thing,  to my delight they made sure to put hands on that can hold a lightsaber. Thank the maker!

Click thumbnail for large image The thing I'm not so wild about is the implementation of the soft-goods to the wardrobe. While they used most of the body from the previous OTC versions, I just don't like the way this feature fits around his neck. It tends to turn into more of a boa than a Jedi robe. I also really didn't care for the material they used for the belt which I can only describe as appearing like electrical tape. One nice thing is you can add the lightsaber handle to his waist, but if you were going to add cloth, why not give him the entire robe? The paint job is pretty decent but how hard is a black application? One major flaw is the blaster wound to the right hand as the color of the paint is off. If you are going to go through the trouble to add detail, why not make it a decent shade or color?

Spice - It just doesn't make any sense to revisit Return of the Jedi when you have so many other previous versions of this figure. The resources should be spent creating new figures that all Star Wars fans have been begging for. I did like the fact they literally threw us a bone but it just wasn't enough as you'll truly wonder if this one warrants your seven dollars.

(Figure '07 | #025, Asst. No. 87500, Item No. 87300, Backing Card P/N 6606723300, Window Insert P/N 6606731400) 

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