BD01 - Han Solo
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Reference
Pictures and clips from the deleted sandstorm scene
Wookieepedia article on Han Solo
StarWars.com Databank Entry on Han Solo
Major Variants
*First Day of Issue foil stickers were added to assortments of The Legacy Collection Wave 1 and The Clone Wars Wave 1 figures. Each figure exists with and without the sticker. Also, the “Star Wars” logo on the front of the FDOI cards has a metallic finish.
*The artwork on the cards was altered soon after the initial release. At first, the stormtrooper lenses were black. Shortly after, it was changed to blue.
Notes
*This figure comes from a deleted ROTJ scene in which the heroes are shown enduring a sandstorm on their way to their ships after leaving the Pit of Carkoon.
*Han’s stolen weapon fits snugly into his belt.
*Although Luke Skywalker and Chewbacca were produced as part of this wave, Leia, Lando, R2-D2, and C-3PO were also part of this deleted scene.
*The “BD” numbering system is the abbreviation for “Build-a-droid”. This figure comes with the left leg of R4-D6.
Silliness
Roundtable Reviews!
nomadscout
7/10 Bantha Skulls
A figure from a little known ROTJ deleted scene, I find this an odd choice by Hasbro.
Articulation includes the now basically standard 14 points, but with a bit extra. The waist/chest joint is not just a swivel, but is actually ball jointed. This allows for a little more versatility and realism in posing.
Painting is simple. The figure has the correct brown pants, black boots, and white shirt from the Carkoon scene. There are a couple of nice details on the belt, as well as the stripes along the pant legs. The eyes came out well on my sample.
The sculpting as a whole is pretty good. The joints are pretty well hidden, but I think the shoulders are a bit bulky. Han has a belt that is glued onto his waist, but there is room on his left side to keep his blaster secure. The face sculpt is very good, and I think this is the strength of this figure. I think the likeness to Harrison Ford is extremely well done, especially for this scale. The hair looks sufficiently wind-whipped, which may make it odd in another setting on your shelf. There is a nice bit of texture on the clothing. His chest, due to the ball joint, almost makes him look like he’s wearing an armored vest, but I don’t find this too distracting.
The accessories are good. The goggles look better on Han than the ones that come with Luke. The lenses are clear, allowing you to see Han’s eyes through them, which is good. He comes with a standard blaster, which he stole from one of the Skiff guards. His protective scarf is fine for what it is. Soft good were probably not a viable option.
For what it’s meant to be, this figure turned out pretty well. Originally I wasn’t thrilled about the idea of the sandstorm figures, but after seeing them in person, I think they’re pretty nicely done after all. For me, the fact that he’s from a random deleted scene makes me wish Hasbro had gone in a different direction, but I’m happy with this version of Han.
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Blue Knight - (8/11/08)
8/10 Bantha Skulls
I also think this was an odd choice of figure from Hasbro. Maybe this was some attempt to reach out to the OT collector base, in an EU fashion, maybe not. Still I think it is a well deserved A for effort to make collectors happy.
The ball joint torso makes the figures chest look huge and puffy compared to previous Solo figures that are based on the same mold. The added articulation is nice, but in this instance it compromises the sculpt integrity, and I would rather have a nice sculpt vs. the added articulation.
The paint applications are nice and authentic looking, so there isn’t much to say about this area. Though a little weathering would have been nice to see, especially since the last version of this type of Han from the ’06 Saga Collection had a brown splotch on his shirt.
The sculpting is nice, but we have seen this before so there is nothing new here. The new torso causes the ball jointed shoulders to protrude out a little too far, and is also oversized for the legs that have been rehashed from the older VOTC versions of Han. The legs in general are slightly narrow, and could have used a re-sculpt. The belt and scarf are excellent additions to the figure and help make up for the oversized torso. Actually, the scarf helps hide some of the bulk from the torso, and this makes the figure more likable overall. This figure also comes with a set of goggles, and they somewhat hide the face which has a better likeness to Harrison Ford. The hair has been sculpted with a wind blown look, and makes the grade in that area.
As stated, the figure does come with a few accessories that help make up for some of the shortcomings in the sculpting. The first is the scarf. It is sculpted to look wind blown, and in general is one of the better plastic clothing accessories I have seen. The goggles fit well on the head, and are painted nicely to allow you to see the figures eyes through them. They are slightly bulky, but that is easily overlooked. And last, a large blaster pistol is included with the figure. I believe this is the same blaster that came with the McQuarrie Chewbacca. This time is its black, and can be fitted into the figure’s belt for easy carry. Nice touch.
I originally was not going top purchase the deleted scene figures, but upon viewing them at Midnight Madness, I couldn’t pass them up. This figure would fit great into a fanfic diorama of the deleted scene, or another diorama concerning the Pit of Carkoon/Sarlacc. Since Hasbro just released the BMF, and is going to release a Sarlacc Battle Pack, this figure should be on your list to get if you are an OT as I am. Overall, the figure is nice, and has a lot of potential. I am pleased.
I give it 8 out of 10 Bantha Skulls
