November, 2009
Story and Photos by David Syczylo (Boba Binks)

 

STAR WARS LEGACY COLLECTION - GEONOSIS ARENA SHOWDOWN
Retail $12.99 each

Thrilling two-packs based on characters from the Star Wars “Attack Of The Clones.” The Jedi and the new Clone Army rush to Geonosis to rescue Obi-Wan, Anakin and Padmé from execution. Many Jedi brandish their lightsabers against the Geonosian Warriors and the massive army of Battle Droids, Super Battle Droids and Droidekas. Although many Jedi are lost that day others survive this climactic battle that ushers in the Clone Wars.

Each package has a piece of the Geonosian Arena backdrop. When placed side by side they make up a nice panoramic display of the Geonosian Arena.

1 of 6: Jango Fett and Coleman Trebor
Too bad Coleman Trebor did not include a fabric Jedi Robe.Jango Fett’s jumpsuit is purple and not the bluish color it should be.

     
 

2 of 6: Kit Fisto and Geonosian Warrior
This is probably the best Kit Fisto made to date.
The Geonosian Warrior is a great sculpt but with all the articulation it is hard to keep him standing.

     
 

3 of 6: Mace Windu and Battle Droid Commander
Did we really need another Mace Windu? The Battle Droid Commander folds up for transport but is made of very flexible plastic so keeping him standing will be a problem.

     
 

4 of 6: Joclad Danva and Battle Droid
A new Jedi! Who can complain? The Battle Droid folds up for transport but is made of very flexible plastic so keeping him standing will be a problem. He also lacks his painted on eyes.

     
 

5 of 6: Roth-Del Masona and Super Battle Droid
Whohoo, a second new Jedi! Just another repacked Super Battle Droid.

     
 

6 of 6: Yoda and Droideka
Yoda is nice and small with a soft-goods robe and little articulation. Just another repacked Droideka.

     
 

Overall a great set of figures. Glad to see Hasbro making more items based on the Geonosian arena. The packaging is thin and flimsy. It will be very hard for collectors who keep their items packaged to find a decent looking set even straight out of the shipping box that contains one of each of these packs, yes the whole set is in one box.