Star Wars Action Figure Reviews

April 29, 2005

Mace's Posse Virtual Diorama

"In the name of the Galactic Senate of the Republic, you are under arrest, Chancellor." With those words, Mace Windu and his fellow Jedi ignite their lightsabers. This is one of the coolest looking scenes in the Episode III trailer and it is recreated here with the respective action figures. Mace Windu (#10), Saesee Tiin (#30), Agen Kolar (#20) , and Kit Fisto (#22) show off their versatility and posability. Cloth robes from SAGA's Pilot Obi-Wan Kenobi figure and VOTC's Ben Kenobi figures completes the look.

Some notes about this recreation:
--Each figure was shot separately and then added together in Photoshop.
--Tape was used on the robes on Mace and Agen to keep them from flaring out too much.
--The Agen Kolar figure cannot physically be in this pose; I had to disconnect his right arm at the elbow to get a pose close to what is seen in the movie.
--The background is made up of several different frames from the trailer and pieced together in Photoshop.

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January 21, 2003

Tatooine Patrol Virtual Diorama

I've finally decided to redo the Sandtrooper image. For this image I used the POTJ Sandtrooper and the POTF2 Dewback w/Sandtrooper.

Click here to see the scene as it appears in the movie.

Available in 2 sizes for viewing: Medium (640x298) or Large (900x419) .

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January 10, 2003

Yoda's Cavalry Virtual Diorama

Yoda arrives just in time! This has been the most complex image I've made so far. All the Jedi, Clone Troopers, Republic Gunships and Yoda are toys! Big thanks to Rogue3 from ArtoosNews.com for providing me with the screen capture which this image is based on.

Click here to see the scene as it appears in the movie.

Available in 3 sizes for viewing: Small (640x274), Medium (800x342) or Large (1024x438).

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January 03, 2003

Arena Rescue Virtual Diorama

Yoda and the Clone Troopers come and rescue the Jedi trapped in the arena. Mace Windu and Ki Adi Mundi hop on Yoda's gunship while Clone Troopers blast the droid army.

Two sizes for viewing: Medium (600x338) or Large (1024x577).

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January 02, 2003

Battle of Geonosis Virtual Diorama

Having just gotten my Republic Gunship, I was inspired to do this scene. Mace Windu, Yoda, and Ki Adi Mundi look on as a Republic Gunship gets shot down. This image represents the small moment before it was shot down. Kit Fisto is actually supposed to be to the right of Ki Adi, but I didn't notice him until it was too late.

Viewable in two sizes: Medium (650x397) or Large (1024x626).

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July 05, 2002

The Empire Strikes Back Poster

Yes, this is what I do when I'm not reviewing figures. I was waiting for CCC Chewy just so I could make this poster. It isn't really based on an actual poster, as I was stuck with the poses Hasbro has given us. I was thinking about including the TIE Bomber or the Snowspeeder, but I don't think they'd fit in naturally. Plus, I don't own those vehicles yet. The ESB logo is of poor quality and I am looking for a better, higher res version.

Two sizes are available: Medium (500x700) or Large (750x1050).

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May 24, 2002

"Join me..." Virtual Diorama

Saga Bespin Duel Luke and Vader are excellent figures for reproducing this scene. This image was made from taking pictures of the figures and then replacing the actual actors with them. "Erasing" the actual Darth Vader and Luke was the toughest part, and I wasn't able to totally erase Vader's cape.

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April 25, 2002

Jedi Arena Battle Virtual Diorama

Also inspired by the Clone War trailer. Of course, it's not exactly film accurate but I thought it'd be cool to do something with all the Jedi I picked up.