A Certain Point of View: Writing, Film and Stuff

A carded example of 'Star Wars Unleashed: Boba Fett.' (C) 2003 Hasbro, Inc. and Lucasfilm Ltd. (LFL) As the hungry Sarlacc holds Boba Fett in its lashing tentacles, you would expect Fett to rage at fate for bringing him to this hideous circumstance. But Fett never allows himself a second of weakness or self-pity. – Boba Fett, Hasbro Star Wars Unleashed collection For almost 25 years (26 if you count the Nelvana Star Wars Holiday Special that aired on CBS in 1978), Boba Fett's armored figure has menaced the Heroes of the Rebellion and captured the imagination of legions of Star Wars fans. Since his introduction in the aforementioned TV special in an animated segment and his "official" film debut in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Fett has become one of the iconic "bad guys" in the Star Wars mythos. Canny, calculating, and relentless, the man encased in the Mandalorian armor says little but acts decisively. From the moment he wi

Photo Credit: Gofigureactionfigures.com. (C) 2008 Hasbro, Inc. and Lucasfilm Ltd. (LFL)  In 2008, three years after the premiere of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Hasbro released a series of multi-figure sets called Battle Packs. Similar in concept to the Cinema Scenes from Kenner/Hasbro’s The Power of the Force 2 and Star Wars: Episode I lines and the later Star Wars Saga collection’s Screen Scenes, the Battle Packs in the Star Wars Legacy line blended multiple figures and a photorealistic backdrop to recreate scenes from the Star Wars movie series, The   major difference between the Star Wars Legacy sets and their precursors from older product lines is that they featured more than three action figures per set.   The average number of figures per set was four, although some, including Clone Attack on Coruscant, came with five action figures and their accessories. Hasbro produced 16 “wide release” Battle Packs and two “exclusive” sets between 2008 and 2009.

Photo Credit: www.rebelscum.com (C) 2003 Hasbro, Inc. and Lucasfilm Ltd. (LFL) In 2003, Hasbro, Inc. produced and released a series of die-cast metal-and-plastic replicas of some of the most famous space-faring vessels and land vehicles featured in the first two trilogies of George Lucas's Star Wars saga. Sold as part of Hasbro's Micro-Machines product line and with the Star Wars Saga livery, the 2003 Action Fleet collection consisted of 15 space vessels or multi-vehicle and creatures sets.  The Republic Assault Ship (aka the Acclamator- class transport) is one of the six space vessels and land vehicles that represent the Prequel Trilogy. It is an N-scale metal-and-plastic replica of a Republic military transport vessel that was tasked to carry 16,000 clone troopers and their equipment to trouble spots all over the galaxy during the Clone Wars. Like the Venator- class Republic attack cruiser/Star Destroyer, the Acclamator- class is wedge-shaped, heavily armed, and desig

Photo Credit: www.rebelscum.com. (C) 1998 Hasbro, Inc. and Lucasfilm Ltd. (LFL)  The boggy, swamp planet Dagobah is the principal planet in the star system of the same name. Although explored, Dagobah remains sparsely populated because of its inhospitable climate and generally unpleasant surroundings. Constantly shrouded in mist and strangled by dense vegetation, the planet is the home to numerous animal life, including dangerous flying predators. The Jedi Master Yoda also makes his home and hideout there and is the only resident of notoriety. – From the package blurb, Star Wars – Power of the Force: Dagobah with Yoda (Complete Galaxy) Twenty years ago, Hasbro, Inc.’s Kenner division released a new assortment of globe-and-figure sets called Complete Galaxy. Sold as part of Kenner’s revived Star Wars: The Power of the Force collection, this assortment consists of four detailed globes based on three planets and one battle station where crucial events of the Galactic Civil War oc

Photo Credit: Rebelscum.com. (C) 2003 Hasbro Inc. and Lucasfilm Ltd. (LFL)  The Jedi High Council is the main interface between the Jedi and the government of the Republic. The twelve High Council members are chosen from the ranks of the Jedi Masters and represent a gathering of great minds who have proven themselves and their abilities in the service of peace and justice. – Package blurb, Jedi High Council 2, Star Wars Saga Collection Screen Scene Pack During the first quarter of 2003, Hasbro released the second wave of its revamped Star Wars collection of action figures, vehicles, creatures, and other toys and collectibles based on the popular franchise created by George Lucas. The Star Wars line – which was dubbed the Star Wars Saga collection by various collectors even though Hasbro never officially used the moniker on the new logo – featured many products based on Star Wars – Episode II: Attack of the Clones, but it offered toys and collectibles from the other films as w

Photo Credit: Rebelscum.com. (C) 2003 Hasbro, Inc. and Lucasfilm Ltd. (LFL) The Jedi High Council is the main interface between the Jedi and the government of the Republic. The twelve High Council members are chosen from the ranks of the Jedi Masters and represent a gathering of great minds who have proven themselves and their abilities in the service of peace and justice. – Package blurb, Jedi High Council 1, Star Wars Saga Collection Screen Scene Pack One of the exciting things about the Star Wars prequel trilogy and the Star Wars: The Clone Wars television series was learning some of the lore of   how the Jedi Order operated in the waning years of the Old Republic. We saw some of the prominent Jedi Masters and their Padawan apprentices in action, learned about the Jedi Code, and witnessed how the Jedi High Council was outmaneuvered and eventually destroyed by Darth Sidious and his minions. . Hasbro's Star Wars Saga Screen Scene Pack: Jedi Council 1 features three

Photo Credit: www.reservoir.com. (C) 2003 Hasbro Inc. and Lucasfilm Ltd. (LFL)  In a conference room on Geonosis, leaders of the Confederacy of Independent Systems watch Republic and Separatist forces engage in what will become the first battle of the Clone Wars. unscrupulous opportunists who will do anything that will benefit them financially, they ally with Count Dooku to advance their own interests. -   Package blurb, Geonosian War Room 2,   Star Wars Saga Screen Scene, 2003 In 2002, Hasbro phased out its Power of the Jedi line of Star Wars toys and collectibles. In its place, the Rhode Island-based toy manufacturer introduced a new product line simply called Star Wars. As with the previous Star Wars- themed collection, Hasbro rolled out several waves of new “basic” figures, vehicles, playsets, deluxe figures, and screen scenes that spanned the entire Star Wars saga rather than just a specific film. Consequently, many fans and collectors started calling the 2002-2003 Hasbro

Photo Credit: www.reservoir.com. (C) 2003 Hasbro Inc. and Lucasfilm Ltd. (LFL)  Deep in the termite-like chambers of Geonosis, the leaders of the Confederacy of Independent Systems tensely look at a holographic battle display and watch in dismay as the Galactic Republic's new army of clones and a group of Jedi Knights appear to be on the verge of defeating the secessionists' army of battle droids. San Hill, leader of the Banking Clan, and Geonosian leader Poggle the Lesser stare helplessly at the conference table, while the more confident Count Dooku calmly retrieves the schematics of a terrible new superweapon as he prepares to leave for Coruscant. Hasbro's Star Wars Saga Screen Scene Pack: Geonosian War Room 1 vividly recreates a pivotal scene of 2002's Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones with the action figures of San Hill, Count Dooku, and Poggle the Lesser, with half of the holographic light table (complete with simulated holo displays of Repub