Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Jango Fett (The Retro Collection). While a little too nice for a Kenner-style figure, it's not an unlikable toy. The jet pack is similar (but different) from what we got on Boba, bis blasters are cool, and the paint is more or less as good as any modern Jango toy. You should give it a look. Read on!

Got a MiSTer, properly enabled Analogue Pocket, or a Sega Genesis with a ROM cart (or an emulator)? Then today is your lucky day. A fan named Master Linkuei posted a free download of Super Star Wars Holiday Special on his itch.io page.   This is a fan-made game inspired by some official games from the 1990s.



It's a 16-bit game made for Sega, which never got an official release of any of the 1990s Super Star Wars games - those were all Super NES titles. I got a few minutes in and had some problems jumping in a spot - but it's pretty neat, and most importantly, free. If you know how to play downloadable files that are compatible with Sega's 1989 hardware, you should grab this while you can.

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: R2 (Gingerbread, Holiday Droid Factory). I like this one - it came from the 2024 Advent Calendar, and it has a ton of paint on it. Lots of icing, lots of candy bits, and a tray of milk and cookies. I'd say you should get this one, even if you don't like holiday figures it's pretty good. Read on!

This week in Star Wars Q&A - Return of the Son of Shmi Skywalker - is Anakin finally getting a Revenge of the Sith reissue? Well... if you use your imagination, sure. Also for my fellow olds, Let's Talk More Retro, because unfortunately for you, the 1980s era of Kenner is why I started writing about toys on the internet during the dial-up era, and this is what makes me happy.

Also, my friend Seth goaded me into getting a $180 3D printer, so let's talk about that a bit. Send in new questions for future installments too.

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Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: R1 (Holiday Droid Factory). This Advent Calendar figure is very tall, and mashes up a bell with a candy cane. It's not a bad idea, but it is a little on the weird side and may not have a home outside of a holiday set-up. Read on!

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Mandalorian Warrior (Amazon Exclusive 3-Pack, Epic Hero Series) . This Amazon exclusive seems to be in stock and $1 off through that handy affiliate link, and while she's not completely perfect to the costume seen in The Mandalorian I haven't seen any other action figure toys of this character. I think she's great, and one of very few figures exclusive to Epic Hero Series. For that reason, you'll want this set. Read on!

This week in Star Wars Q&A - Rehash of the Jedi - which formats should get which characters? And getting a handle on costs - well, we can't, we don't have the numbers... but we can try!

Also Atha Prime is on the lips of Marvel. That can't be a bad thing.

Also, we're out of questions for next week. Send in new questions.

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Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: BB-8 (Holiday Droid Factory). This Advent Calendar figure is a snowman, and we've had other snowdroids before - but this one has a teeny hat that I am sure is going to be a selling point.

I was delighted to see Hasbro announce a set of figures with Captain Pallaeon, Grand Admiral Thrawn, and Alan Moore letting you know he hates you adapting his stories for movies, but then it was pointed out to me that it was Joruss C'Boath in this new STAR WARS The Vintage Collection STAR WARS: Heir to the Empire Figure 3-Pack for $49.99. It looks good, and other than this being the third more-or-less identical Thrawn figure in a year, I don't mind a Joruus figure.

Also exciting for the N64 generation, the STAR WARS The Black Series Luke Skywalker (Imperial Guard) & Princess Leia Organa (Boushh).

My pal Seth over at Orbitdyne makes a very cool Deluxe Space Bar - Custom 3 3/4" Action Figure Playset to go with 3 3/4-inch action figures. He keeps tweaking them - this one has electronic lights in the bar and bandstand, plus glow-in-the-dark elements. I have an older revision and it's really one of the best things I've got, packed with a mix of old Kenner figures, Super7 ReAction figures, and other odds and ends. Take a look!

He's got a video showing off the features too, and I'd recommend a look. I'd say "makes a great gift" but we all know the back half of that sentence should be "for yourself." Hasbro has yet to announce any vehicles, creatures, or playsets for your The Retro Collection figures to ride or enjoy. There are a lot of great ones being made by fans.

This week in Star Wars Q&A - What can we do for more 3 3/4-inch stuff? Buy what's out there, buy what you like, and don't buy the other stuff you don't want. Also did people really hate the 1995 Classic 4-Pack? Well, some did - but the buzz was that it sold like crazy and today the weirdly-colored blasters, the light tan Chewbacca, and Luke's different shade of yellow make for an interesting variant!

Also, we're out of questions for next week. Send in new questions.

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In light of the reveal today, it seemed worth bringing up this 2019 release - an unlicensed figure - from a 2022 entry in my Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Star Wars Figure of the Day: Han Solo in Stormtrooper Disguise (Custom). It's the Smith Lord Creations release that was going around, and mine has - to put it mildly - imperfect paint. At the time it was the best option available short of making your own custom figure, and it was expensive - and now it looks like Hasbro is going to make something very similar for a fraction of the price. And I hope Hasbro does a lot more like this. If you never saw it before, check out this fan-made figure from a few years ago. Read the old review!

In what is arguably the most important news of the year for Kenner fanatics, Hasbro Pulse revealed six new - well, five new, and a sixth - Kenner Star Wars action figures from the film called Star Wars on social media today.

In this set you'll find the Rebel Fleet Trooper, Han Solo (Imperial Stormtrooper Outfit), Luke Skywalker (Yavin), Walrus Man, Sandtrooper, and Dr. Evazan.

But why, you ask, is this exciting? Let's have a fake Q&A.

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If you were the kind of kid who went nuts over the guide to Ewokese in Bantha Tracks 40 years ago, this new music video from Skeleton Crew is going to be your jam. Check it out.