Jyn Erso

I finally decided that I don't particularly like either figure offered of Cassian Andor, and so I didn't feel the need to get the 3-pack just for the exclusive. This meant I could grab the Jyn Erso figure for about $8. I actually really like this figure. For many, there are not working holsters like Jyn's. Also, she has the headscarf from Jedha, and it's removeable, so she's a pretty versatile figure.

HG Zee Zulu

I like the concept of the Zee Zulu and for the most part I love its looks. But those scuba fins are ridiculous. I love the claws, the fact that the rifle comes in a water-proof, back-mounted case, and that the knives are mounted across the lower back like a pair of seax's. I wish that the emblem on the chest had an actual molded shape so that it would be easier to paint.

Star Lord

Hasbro recently reissued the run of Guardians of the Galaxy figures alongside the run of the Vol. 2 figures. So I had a choice between this older version of Star Lord and the newer one, and really, I thought there was absolutely no contest. This figure is so much cooler. He's got the long trench coat, he has the two different heads, his blasters, and most importantly, his walkman. His elbow joints are a bit messy, but that's something I can easily overlook when I consider all of the accessories he came with. Also, he has a piece of Groot.

MG Force Impulse Gundam

As much as I enjoyed building the Sword Impulse Gundam, I probably would not have gotten this if I didn't happen upon it during a pretty big sale. I also picked up two smaller kits on that same day, which will be appearing soon. Again, this was a fun build. It doesn't have the same visual impact as the Sword Impulse, but the wings fold up, so that's a pretty cool gimmick. I did mess up and put the shoulders on backward, and only noticed after I added stickers and decals, so there's no going back now. Luckily, it's not too noticeable.

Princess Leia Organa

There's not a whole lot to say about this figure. It looks decently enough like Carrie Fisher, but suffers from the "cloth hoods on action figures don't work" syndrome. She comes with a stormtrooper blaster rifle as well as the pistol she carried on the Tantive IV. I wonder if they had planned this release before or after Carrie Fisher's death? It seemed to be great timing, I hadn't really given much thought to my lack of a Leia figure until her passing.

MG Marasai

For years, I said one of the kits that I wanted most was a Master Grade Marasai. Finally, Bandai released one in 2012. Then, I finally bought one in 2017. Don't ever say I rush into my purchases.

This kit is really badass. I love the asymmetrical and very prominent shoulder shield. The head looks a little leaner and angrier than most of the original artwork. I really wish that this was a Zeon suit so that I could include it on my Zeon shelf, because he'd look great with the rest of my mono-eye kits. At least he has the Hizack to keep him company.

Rocket Raccoon

I absolutely love this figure. There's not much to him, not a lot of articulation and it's difficult for him to hold weapons, but god damn he looks great.

MG Strike Noir

I don't know much about this gundam other than that it's another Strike variant and pretty cool looking. I've been a fan of the Strike gundams since I picked up my first kit (the Strike Rouge, if anyone's counting). The wings on this kit don't really stack up compared to the others from the Seed universe. It was the first kit, however, that I ever had with pistols.

 

 

 

R2-D2

I was lucky enough to pick up a 40th Anniversary R2-D2 Black Series figure (I follow Luke Skywalker's advice and open them up). I was actually very impressed. It has opening panels and arms, as well as accessories to insert into his upper panels. His center leg actually functions with a screw-type device, so it will raise and lower based on how much you spin his head.