Initial Release Date: 2014 Mission Series with Darth Vader
Source: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Includes: Blaster, lightsaber Articulation: Swivel neck, shoulders and hips Re-Release Date: 2015 Episode V Digital Release Commemorative Collection, 2015 The Force Awakens Page Last Updated: August 15, 2015 |
Personal Observations
So far, there haven't been a lot of 5POA figures based solely on The Empire Strikes Back, so this Luke Skywalker is a very welcome addition to the collection. Over the years, there have been a lot of figures of Luke Skywalker wearing his Bespin outfit, but in my opinion, this is one of the best to date. This actually looks a lot like Luke, both in the physique and in the face, an accomplishment that has proven difficult in the modern Star Wars line since 1995. The face sculpt may not be quite as good as the Saga Legends Return of the Jedi Luke, but it's close. This figure sits perfectly and has a screen accurate lightsaber with the loop at the bottom of the hilt so it could hook on Luke's belt. It's doesn't work on the figure, but it's certainly some nice attention to detail. Luke also has some shading in his hair to give it a bit more realism and has a functioning holster, a feature that last year's characters like Han Solo didn't have. My only warning when buying this figure is to take a good look at the paint job before you buy. There are some horrible ones out there, but if you look hard enough, you should find a good one. |