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The Premium Format 1:4 Scale Luke & Yoda figure set captures the pair in the midst of training in the boggy wilderness of the planet Dagobah. Spurred by a profound vision, young freedom fighter and would-be Jedi Luke Skywalker has traveled across the galaxy on an errand of faith. With nothing more than the memory of his near-death vision on Hoth and the intangible draw of the Force to guide him, Luke has found his way to the distant planet of Dagobah. Meeting a shriveled and eccentric local does little to improve either's impression, especially when the tiny, green creature seems interested only in disheveling their camp and making a general nuisance of himself as he rifles for amusing trinkets and snacks. But appearances can be deceptive, as Luke discovers. This is Yoda's first lesson for the young man, for, in spite of his doubts and impatience, Luke has indeed found the great Jedi Master spoken of in his vision. Small and frail Yoda might appear, but through him flows a power greater than Luke can imagine- the power of life itself, the power of the Force. Though they have only a short time together, under Yoda's tutelage Luke proves a quick study in the ways of the Force. Amid the perpetual mists and dripping gnarled trees, the ancient Jedi instructs him in a vigorous training routine, both spiritual and physical. Luke has many doubts and questions, but Yoda is a wise and steady teacher. Almost nine hundred years old, he has taught many Jedi through the centuries, though Luke's training has greater urgency than any before him. “Yes, a Jedi's strength flows from the Force. But beware of the dark side. Anger, fear, aggression; the dark side of the Force are they. Easily they flow, quick to join you in a fight. If once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will, as it did Obi-Wan's apprentice.” The Luke figure is constructed of hand-cast polystone, each piece hand-painted to exacting standards, and meticulously finished, including considered details such as hair strands cast in flexible metal, designed to add realism to his sweaty hair while simultaneously preventing breakage. Luke is outfitted for his trek through the swamp, with a real fabric 1:4 scale reproduction of his sweat-stained clothing. Though extremely detailed there is something about the face of Luke Skywalker that I do not like. I cannot put my finger on it but to me it seems a bit off in the detail. A remarkable item non-the less. Yoda (legless) will comfortably rest in Luke's backpack, which is finished with real metal buckles and details. Again Yoda is constructed of hand-cast polystone, each piece hand-painted to exacting standards, and meticulously finished, including considered details such as hair strands cast in flexible metal, designed to add realism to this character. I feel that Yoda who lives in the swamp-infested planet of Dagobah should be dirty. His clothing is very clean. He also lacks any legs. He has a beanbag body. This was obviously done to cut costs since Yoda sits in Luke’s backpack. The underside of the detailed, environmental sculpted base is hand-numbered with the specific edition number of this unique piece. It is very detailed and has that Dagobah feel.
SIDESHOW EXCLUSIVE EDITION This piece is remarkable. The real reason I wanted this piece so badly was to get the Exclusive Darth Luke Faced Helmet. This is what sold the piece for me. The detail on the face for this piece to me is superior to the already remarkable sculpts of the statue.
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