Star Wars action figure review: Jek Porkins
Since 1995, when Hasbro re-introduced Star Wars- related merchandise under its "Kenner Collection: The Power of the Force " label, the Pawtucket, RI-based toy company has released over 500 action figures under various collection names, including Episode I, Shadows of the Empire, and the 2000-2002 Power of the Jedi line. As in the Kenner vintage collection, Hasbro's strategy has been to release many variants of major and minor characters from the six major films, as well as the various Clone Wars projects . The more famous characters, of course, tend to predominate, especially Darth Vader, Anakin Skywalker, Luke Skywalker, and R2-D2, but Hasbro, knowing that collectors want almost every character in the films, has populated store shelves with many supporting "bit players." Jek Porkins: X-Wing Pilot: Once a free trader on Bestine IV, Jek joined the Rebel Alliance after his homeworld was conquered by the Empire. He quickly became known as one of th