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INTRODUCTION
The Jedi Turbo Speeder plunges into the center of the action and takes on battle droids at close range. When modified for the battlefield, the speeder sizzles with firepower: front and rear missile launchers, and a station for clone troopers with mounted blasters. The fins can fold up to create a blast shield for the troopers. In the dual cockpit, a Jedi and his
co-pilot plot a course to fly them straight at the enemy.
This vehicle was seen in the second season of The Clone Wars in two different episodes #19
- "The Zilo Beast Strikes Back" blink and you will miss it. But can be seen more prominently in episode 22
- "Lethal Trackdown" where Jedi Master Plo Koon and Padawan Ahsoka Tano used a turbo speeder to travel to the Coruscant Underworld in seeking information on Boba Fett from some of the seedier locals that Jango Fett used to frequent.
This vehicle is an all-new toy for Star Wars and is pretty good. There is room for five action figures (not included) and has various play features and play value. Plus it is something for the Jedi to cruise around in instead of their Jedi Starfighters.
The only drawbacks of this vehicle that I see are:
#1- I think Hasbro should have put some rolling wheels on the underside of this vehicle so kids could roll it around and make it go.
#2- I would have liked to see Hasbro give a plug piece that could cover up the droid socket. Other than that 2011 is shaping up to be another great year for new toys from the Star Wars universe.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
Retails for $24.99
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