When preorders were opened up for the Star Wars Deformed figures last year, the toy industry was celebrating the 30th Anniversary of George Lucas' masterwork. One year later but still desirable, the toys are now in stock and shipping. Darth Vader is normally an imposing figure with a wide stance and swishy cape. In Tomy's Star Wars Deformed Figure set, Darth is more munchkin than menace. Yoda looks properly proportioned as does R2-D2 but the other three figures have been squashed and deformed into squat versions of themselves. From the upper left of the photo below and rotating clockwise, the figures are:» Boba Fett - Bounty hunter extraordinaire gets a miniaturization makeover
» Darth Vader - A gauntlet is raised and the lightsaber is in guard position
» Storm Trooper - Obedient space soldiers always have blank expressions
» C-3PO - Chatty tin-can that shines with a beautiful golden hue
» R2-D2 - Droids are usually happy just to be somewhere
» Yoda - Wizened Jedi master with a yen for wise sayings
The figures measure between 5-6 cm in height and are fully painted, assembled, and ready for display. The manufacturer's specs sheet mentions that two chase figures are randomly packaged in the various factory cases of 12 toys. In case you're wondering what they are, the first chase figure is a C-3PO repaint in stark white and the second chase figure celebrates R2-Q5 in all of its black and gold trim glory.
Preorders have shipped as of yesterday and new orders are welcome to ship at US$65.00 per factory sealed box of 12 toys. «Larger Photos»
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