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ThundeRSS · 09-24-2011, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Toyark.com

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Here at Toyark, we love us some Original Trilogy. While Hasbro gives a lot of love to the prequels and Clone Wars, sometimes us they toss us OT fans some huge bones, and honestly, today I had to do a double take.

While randomly strolling into Toys R Us today not at all knowing what to expect, I came across the Death Star Trench Run set. Who could forget the epic trench run from A New Hope where Luke blew up the Death Star? We 1st showed you this set at San Diego Comic Con 2011.

The set includes the following figures(they look like VOTC/Saga Legends repaints):

X Wing Pilot Luke Skywalker
R2D2
Darth Vader

Vader's TIE Advanced X1 Starfighter looks like a repaint of previously released versions, the canopy hatch still has hollow gaps. However, Luke's Red 5 X Wing was a complete surprise, as it's a newly retooled version!

While the wings and body look the same mold-wise as the previous Wedge/Luke/Red Leader X Wings(sold exclusively at Target and Toys R Us respectively), the cockpit and nose have been retooled. The cockpit now has a removable dashboard with attached joy stick. In addition, a retractable targeting computer is now in the cockpit. The front landing gear skid also has an opening door. That's not all, a retractable proton torpedo is now built into the underside of the nose! Perhaps this can now be looked at as the definitive Hasbro X Wing.

I mentioned doing a double take because of this set. 1st, the retooled X Wing was a pleasant surprise. Secondly; the price: $99.99. Yeah...do what I did, just stare at the box, which you can do after the jump!... [Read More]

Original Source: Star Wars Death Star Trench Run Set Released - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

09-24-2011, 07:40 PM	#1151
ThundeRSS Survivor of the Anointment Trials Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 7,600	Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Toyark.com Quote: Here at Toyark, we love us some Original Trilogy. While Hasbro gives a lot of love to the prequels and Clone Wars, sometimes us they toss us OT fans some huge bones, and honestly, today I had to do a double take. While randomly strolling into Toys R Us today not at all knowing what to expect, I came across the Death Star Trench Run set. Who could forget the epic trench run from A New Hope where Luke blew up the Death Star? We 1st showed you this set at San Diego Comic Con 2011. The set includes the following figures(they look like VOTC/Saga Legends repaints): X Wing Pilot Luke Skywalker R2D2 Darth Vader Vader's TIE Advanced X1 Starfighter looks like a repaint of previously released versions, the canopy hatch still has hollow gaps. However, Luke's Red 5 X Wing was a complete surprise, as it's a newly retooled version! While the wings and body look the same mold-wise as the previous Wedge/Luke/Red Leader X Wings(sold exclusively at Target and Toys R Us respectively), the cockpit and nose have been retooled. The cockpit now has a removable dashboard with attached joy stick. In addition, a retractable targeting computer is now in the cockpit. The front landing gear skid also has an opening door. That's not all, a retractable proton torpedo is now built into the underside of the nose! Perhaps this can now be looked at as the definitive Hasbro X Wing. I mentioned doing a double take because of this set. 1st, the retooled X Wing was a pleasant surprise. Secondly; the price: $99.99. Yeah...do what I did, just stare at the box, which you can do after the jump!... [Read More] Original Source: Star Wars Death Star Trench Run Set Released - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys