June 26, 2007
Story and Photos David Syczylo (Boba Binks)

 

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1 of 6 Emperor Palpatine & Commander Thire
Emperor Palpatine is accompanied by the Elite Shock Troopers led by Commander Thire. The Emperor wields great power and seeks only those who are exceptionally loyal and strong for this elite unit. Emperor Palpatine is a repack of the ROTS Palpatine (III-35) figure and comes with lightning effects and soft goods robe. Commander Thire is a repaint figure from the ROTS Clone Trooper in the Evolutions set. Commander Thire wore identical armor to the rest of the Shock Troopers in “Revenge of the Sith” but this figure is most likely inspired by a scene not in the movie.

   

2 of 6 Mace Windu & Galactic Marine
Mace Windu puts aside his diplomatic mantle to lend his skill as a powerful Jedi warrior during the Clone Wars. He leads a regiment of Galactic Marine clone troopers into battle to stop the Separatist invasions on several worlds. Mace Windu is a repack of the ROTS Mace Windu (III-10) figure and comes with a new soft goods cloak and signature lightsaber. The Galactic Marine is a straight repaint of the TAC Galactic Marine (30-02) figure. This character did not appear in “Revenge of the Sith.”

   

3 of 6 Darth Vader & Commander Bow
Darth Vader is a frightening figure that leads through power and intimidation. Commander Bow carries out Vader's orders with alacrity and unquestioning obedience as Vader tightens the Emperor's grip on the galaxy. Darth Vader is from the ROTS Evolutions set but his helmet is not removable, but rather glued into place. Commander Bow is a repaint of the ROTS Clone Commander (III-33) figure. There has been concern that this figure is NOT Commander Bow from the “Purge” comic book since he was not shown wearing the helmet visor.

   

4 of 6 Obi-Wan Kenobi & AT-RT Driver
Obi-Wan's leadership during the Clone Wars earns him a well-deserved reputation as an outstanding general. He battles the Separatist forces with the help of clone troopers who operate AT-RT vehicles in the thick of battle.
Obi-Wan Kenobi is a repaint of the ROTS Obi-Wan Kenobi (III-01) and comes with a soft goods robe and signature lightsaber. The AT-RT Driver is a repaint of the ROTS AT-RT Driver (III-54) figure painted in the colors of the 212th Attack Battalion of Utapau and comes with changeable battle damaged armor and blaster. This clone trooper did not appear in “Revenge of the Sith.”

   

5 of 6 Anakin Skywalker & Airborne Trooper
After he becomes a Dark Lord of the Sith and the Emperor's new apprentice, Anakin storms the Jedi Temple with his personal legion of clone troopers, including an elite division of Airborne Troopers. Together they eliminate all the Jedi inside, sparing no one. Anakin Skywalker is a repaint of the ROTS Anakin Skywalker (III-28) figure and comes with soft goods robe, changeable hands, and signature lightsaber. The Airborne Trooper is a repaint of the TAC Airborne Trooper (30-07) figure. This clone trooper did not appear in “Revenge of the Sith.”

   

6 of 6 Yoda & Kashyyyk Trooper
Specially trained clone troopers provide military support to Yoda to crush the Separatist forces on Kashyyyk. Yoda is a straight repack of 2005's ROTS Yoda (III-26) figure. The Kashyyyk Trooper is a repaint of the ROTS Clone Trooper (III-41) figure painted in camouflage colors like the 41st Elite Corps. Though similar to other clone troopers this clone trooper did not appear in “Revenge of the Sith.”