S.H. Figuarts has been popping out the Star Wars figures in Japan and Asia since last year, starting with Darth Vader and running through some solid OT characters. They’ve recently switched gears to include Prequel characters such as the Clone Trooper, Darth Maul and the figure we will look at today, an Episode I Battle Droid! The Battle Droid is by design thin and simple, but it still packs the legendary Figuarts articulation in a unique sculpt. Let’s take a closer look after the break courtesy of site sponsor The Toy Source!
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S.H. Figuarts Star Wars Episode I Battle Droid
Overall
Overall the Battle Droid is a fun figure. I thoroughly enjoyed having the other figures kick his ass during the shoot. He moves pretty much every which way you could want, pops apart and back together easily. He would be epic to troop build, thought at SHF prices here in the states that might be a little hard. Either way, combined with a Clone, Maul, Obi-Wan and the others, a Star Wars Prequel Trilogy shelf will have some serious heat.
Check out some key shots here, full set after that!
Running some pick up on recent figures that aren't necessarily hot off the presses. First up - Battle Droid:

S.H. Figuarts Star Wars Battle Droid Gallery - The Toyark - News
The thought of a battle droid was completely meh to me but in hand it's really an awesome figure. Great detail, little wear and tear details on the body, amazing articulation considering the limitations of having a really accurate body.
Not sure what the right word is but the sharpness of the molding is incredible. Hasbro and their rubbery plastic would never be able to create a reasonable battle droid. I've got 2 battle droids and finally have my Obi-Wan in hand today. I keep thinking if I should get more since I can't see anyone else making such a nice rendition.
Maybe they'll do a web exclusive of one of those variants they showed off a few shows ago.
Next up - Clone Trooper


Really solid figure. Not into clones too much, but keeping this one in the rotation.
oh man, that clone side by side shot really tells the whole story here.
wow.
Another catch up gallery - SHF Darth Maul:



S.H. Figuarts Darth Maul Gallery - The Toyark - News
Darth Maul does NOT wield dual lightsabers (unlike Ahsoka), he wields a DOUBLE-BLADED lightsaber which is WELDED together. When he fought Qui-Gon, he ignited ONE side of his blades, the extra long handle you can clearly see. It became a single-bladed lightsaber after it was CUT. He never dual wielded lightsabers.
So?

Are you saying you have never done things with your figures for pictures just for fun?
Xenomorphs never did this in the movies either:
Are you saying you have never done things with your figures for pictures just for fun?
For the record, Darth Maul also never stood next to a different Darth Maul, fought his slightly different doppelganger, or killed clones or battle droids in the Phantom Menace. I mean, if you're going to complain about the inaccuracy of film recreation in a toy photo shoot, at least hit all the relevant points.
Just got this on Ebay, new in box, $58.
Also lost my mind and dropped $70 for Kylo Ren, $60 for Obi Wan and $60 for a Luke pre-order. RIP: My Wallet
SHF Obi Wan is up!



S.H. Figuarts Obi-Wan Kenobi Gallery - The Toyark - News
And, just so I can make Cyclopswc's head explode...
Geeze...Obi Wan looks SICK. That second expression is unreal. I've had no real interest in the Figurearts brand in terms of Star Wars, but with this one, I may change my way of thinking. And you get Qui-Gon's saber as well (one of my favorite looking throughout all the movies.) Wow.
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