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Star Wars Attack of the Clones Geonosian War Chamber 1 (1 of 2) Review

Star Wars Attack of the Clones Geonosian War Chamber 1 (1 of 2)
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A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away....
Deep in the termite-like chambers of Geonosis, the leaders of the Confederacy of Independent Systems tensely look at a holographic battle display and watch in dismay as the Galactic Republic's new army of clones and a group of Jedi Knights appear to be on the verge of defeating the secessionists' army of battle droids. San Hill, leader of the Banking Clan, and Geonosian leader Poggle the Lesser stare helplessly at the conference table, while the more confident Count Dooku calmly retrieves the schematics of a terrible new superweapon as he prepares to leave for Coruscant.
Hasbro's Star Wars Saga Scene Pack: Geonosian War Chamber 1 vividly recreates a pivotal scene of 2002's Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones with the action figures of San Hill, Count Dooku, and Poggle the Lesser, with half of the holographic light table (complete with simulated holo displays of Republic gunships and walking "vulture" battle droids) in the foreground and a nicely rendered backdrop of the Geonosian underground chamber's wall. Poggle the Lesser leans on a cane that looks like it was carved from some beast's bone, San Hill looks properly terrified as he points at the light table, while the central figure, Count Dooku/Darth Tyrannus, holds a finely detailed (considering its size) holo of the Death Star.
Although this little diorama can be displayed "as is" in its package, it can be connected to Geonosian War Chamber 2, another three-figure scene pack which features Nute Gunray, Passel Argente, and Shu Mai. (Unfortunately, collectors will have to head to their local Toys R Us "brick and mortar" stores to find both Geonosian War Chamber 2 and Jedi Council 2 Scene Packs; Amazon doesn't seem to carry them in their catalog.)
Considering that these are mass-produced collectibles and realizing that it is not very easy to capture fine detail in toys that are aimed at children 4 and up (but Hasbro suspects, I'm sure, that it's adult collectors who buy these things), these are really nicely rendered 3.75 inch figures. The poses capture the mood of the film's scene well enough.
My only gripe is that both War Chambers' light tables have the same simulated holos (two Republic Gunships very close to the central figure, a vulture droid in the extreme right foreground), which is repetitive and looks strange when you join both sets to create the illusion of a complete conference table. Other than that, the compact packaging and clear plastic top makes this -- and the other Scene Packs in the Star Wars figure collection -- an attractive collectible nice enough to show off in a collector's display shelf.

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Star Wars ATOC Darth Tyranus Geonosis Escape Review

Star Wars ATOC Darth Tyranus Geonosis Escape
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This is a decent figure, as Star Wars action figures go. It is not a spitting image for Christopher Lee but you can at least tell who it is supposed to be at a glance.
The pose is rather limiting. This is not a character that can be changed into a variety of poses, but rather one who represents a specific moment in Star Wars lore. That said, it's not a bad pose, since it stresses action. And squeezing his legs together causes his sword arm to swing down and chop at an opponent.
Additionally, his left hand and light saber handle are magnetized so he can "pick up" his lightsaber. He cannot hold it, however, in that hand, as it simply sits there against his palm.
My four year old son broke the lightning the first day. It's rather delicate - a flexible piece of blue wraps around the figure's wrist and forearm - and now the red piece of the lightsaber came out of the handle. I don't know if it is designed to do this but if so, it seems rather too delicate. I'm going to attempt repair with modeling cement and hope it holds.
All in all a decent figure but since this is one specifically designed to be played with, it seems insufficiently durable. It's better off on a shelf, on display. Besides, he doesn't stand up very well at all on his own.

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Star Wars Attack of the Clones Mace Windu with Blast-Apart Battle Droid Review

Star Wars Attack of the Clones Mace Windu with Blast-Apart Battle Droid
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Mace Windu looks great! The figure is in a great action stance and his face is pretty strinkingly done.
The force action is cool but definitely not something I'll take advantage of other than setting him up in a diorama with the included droid. There are two force effects. One looks like a fireball, the other looks like a claw of sorts. I use the claw one in my display, because it holds the droid very well and helps the droid stand up.
The droid is built to be destroyed basically. It comes apart in three pieces (head, torso, legs) and will definitely fly apart very satisfactorily at the touch of either of the spring loaded force effects.
This DOES make it a bit hard to have the droid stand in a stable fashion. I wound up taking a bit of spirit gum (it's just sticky stuff you could use for posters or something) to join the droid together a bit better so that he wouldn't fall apart every time someone came by my desk. :)
Basically if you're an adult fan you'll love Mace and grumble about the droid.
If you're a kid, you'll love Mace and love smashing the droid to pieces over and over again. :)

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A senior member of the Jedi Council, Mace Windu leads a battalion to thered rock planet of Geonosis in an attempt to rescue Anakin Skywalker, Obi-WanKenobi, and Padmé Amidala. This 3.75-inch-tall action figure features awesome Force action:hold Mace's left hand over his lightsaber and the weapon is Force-attracted tohis hand by a magnet. The 3.75-inch-tall droid comes apart when hit by the Force blast.

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LEGO Star Wars BrickMaster Exclusive Mini Building Set #20018 Mini ATAT Bagged Review

LEGO Star Wars BrickMaster Exclusive Mini Building Set #20018 Mini ATAT Bagged
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My son enjoys the lego At-At and it fits nicely into his hands for him to play with. He put it together fairly easily, although it does seem to come apart easily as well.

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The Rebels are on the run before the power of the ATAT Walker from Star Wars VThe Empire Strikes Back!

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Star Wars: Episode 2 > Clone Trooper Action Figure Review

Star Wars: Episode 2 > Clone Trooper Action Figure
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Army builders, army builders, army builders... That's what us collecting folk know Stormtroopers and Clone troopers as :) And with good reason!
What better way to mix up your squads of preview Clone troopers than with these little red guys? (The red is a distinction of rank)
This figure is a huge improvement in design on the preview clone trooper. Boasting NINE points of articulation, and a slew of accessories for a basic figure, this is really a great purchase. Even comes with it's own stand! Nice.
The posability lets you capture alot more of a feel of individuality between the identical troops and I'm eager to put the two I bought in with the rest of my growing clone army. ...

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Star Wars: Episode 2 > Clone Trooper Action Figure

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LEGO Star Wars Special Edition Set #7869 Battle for Geonosis Review

LEGO Star Wars Special Edition Set #7869 Battle for Geonosis
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This set includes some great pieces and some good figs. Don't buy it here until Amazon sells it though go to the store or lego.com. The price they are charging above is $20 more than the retail price.

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bHelp Captain Rex and Luminara Unduli fight the droid army!/bThe Battle for Geonosis rages on! The devastating Separatist proton cannon leads the droid army in the greatest battle of Star Wars The Clone Wars, with a missile launcher, adjustable turret and poseable legs. The Separatists seem unstoppable until Captain Rex and Jedi General Luminara Unduli arrive on the BARC speeder and turn the tide!* Includes 5 minifigures Captain Rex, Luminari Unduli, 2 battle droids and 1 super battle droid* Features BARC speeder* Fire missiles at the opposition!* BARC speeder measures 6 (15cm) long, 3 (7cm) wide* Separatist proton cannon measures 9 (22cm) long, 7 (17cm) wide

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