April 13, 2009
Story and Photos David Syczylo (Boba Binks)

HAILFIRE DROID - TOYS R US EXCLUSIVE:
The Clone Wars pit two mighty armies against each other on the countless inhabited worlds. Fighting for the Galactic Republic, Clone Pilots swoop into battle in their sleek V-Wing fighter. Hailfire Droids, part of General Grievous' enormous Droid Army, open fire on the incoming V-Wings from the ground below. Both sides are well matched in weapons and determination, as another devastating battle erupts in the galaxy-wide Clone Wars.

This is the third release of the Hailfire Droid. The previous release was also blue in color but not as bright and animated as this painted version as seen in the Clone Wars show. With it's oversized rolling wheels to its rapid firing missiles the Clone Army better watch out for this firepower packing droid.

General Grievous is a bonus with this set. Nothing more than a repack of the standard carded figure this General Grievous only has his four arms and four lightsabers. He is ready to swing at anything that comes in his way.

Although a little overpriced as most Toys-R-Us exclusives now a days I can honestly say for such a large vehicle um droid with all of its firepower and General Grievous to boot children and adults alike will enjoy having this item to help expand their growing droid army. As a side note the text on the back of the box is used both on this droid and the V-Wing Fighter.

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