Comparing the new Vintage Collection Battle Droid to the first versions from 1999 is almost like comparing a Vintage Kenner Stormtrooper with a modern super-articulated version. They're just worlds of sculpt, design, and engineering apart. First revealed to us at Comic-Con over the summer, this all new sculpt achieves what no other iteration has achieved before; it can fold. Give Hasbro credit for ever evolving and giving collectors what they want. We now have a removable helmet Boba Fett, a Slave Leia that can sit, and now a Battle Droid that's collapsible just like in the film.

One other distinguishing feature this figure has from previous versions is it's slightly scaled down and a little shorter. We took a photo comparing it to a Saga Legends Battle Droid as reference. The variance is noticeable enough where an upgrade is called for your troop building purposes. Unfortunately, it's a costly proposition with TVC pricing at $10 a pop. We're hoping Hasbro continues to use this mold on a go forward basis and offers it as more value priced multi-packs in the future. Of course, finally releasing a large MTT to showcase our new better articulated folding Battle Droids would be even more superb, no?

VC78 BATTLE DROID
Appearance: The Phantom Menace

Sequence: VC78
Asst. 30787/37499

Includes: Blaster, Removable Backpack, Removable Antenna
Retail: $8.99 to $9.99

Released: January 2012

Cardback:  This collection brings to life the incredible story of good versus evil that captured our imagination and took us to a galaxy far, far away. Iconic Star Wars heroes and villains are captured with incredible detail and premium features to commemorate each epic tale in the Star Wars saga. May the Force be with you! [MORE IMAGES]