Comments for Star Wars Toys http://www.starwarstoysstore.com Star Wars Toys Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:01:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 Comment on Star Wars Toys - The Millenium Falcon by Glenn http://www.starwarstoysstore.com/star-wars-toys-the-millenium-falcon/#comment-6 Glenn Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:47:17 +0000 http://www.starwarstoysstore.com/?p=7#comment-6 I agree with the reviewer above, in that the Millenium Falcon is my favourite Star Wars Toys item. A close second would be the AT-AT Walker, but that will be another post... Thus far, I already own 2 Star Wars Millenium Falcons from previous generations. Both versions were manufactured by Hasbro, NOT Kenner, but there are subtle variations as they were released in different eras. For example, my earliest vehicle did NOT have any engine lights, but the landing gears were retractable. My second vehicle had rear engine lights and sound effects. But the third incarnation, i.e. the recently released Clone Wars edition (Item #: 87591 on the Hasbro website), is arguably the best rendition so far. Not only does it come loaded with MORE LIGHTS AND SOUND EFFECTS, it also features improved playing areas. One of my major gripes with the older vehicles was that when the top cover comes off, it doesn't fit well. This current version comes with TWO top covers that come off and they fit snuggly (three if you count the one hiding the battery compartment). The lights are now present in the rear engine (to simulate hyperdrive), the cockpit, when the landing ramp is lowered, and the front pinions. The sound effects also match well, as the movie dialogue from the pivoting training probe cum lightsaber scene in Epidode IV comes on when you manipulate the actual training probe in the vehicle. It also includes firing missiles (seven in total) for those who like to actually shoot at your action figures. And there are accompanying sound effects to boot! Another new feature (but this may not be Star Wars canon) is the mini-shuttle which docks neatly inside the falcon. The shuttle also comes with its own firing missile and emits cool docking and undocking sounds. I found one peculiarity though. The top main turret gun moves in sync with the pivoting gunner station, but the bottom main turret does not. Due to the way the new gun turret is built, it no longer allows a 360 degree rotation and the firing arc is somewhat limited to less than 180 degrees. The landing gears are also non-retractable so it seems wierd to be "flying" with the landing gears down. My vehicle did come with both Han Solo and Chewbaca, so I do not know why the previous reviewer's one did not. All in all, the new Millenium Falcon vehicle (Clone Wars Edition) is a most satisfying new toy which will clearly impress any Star Wars fan. Just turn off the lights, fire up the hyperdrive and watch their enraptured faces! 18 Sep 2008 I agree with the reviewer above, in that the Millenium Falcon is my favourite Star Wars Toys item. A close second would be the AT-AT Walker, but that will be another post…

Thus far, I already own 2 Star Wars Millenium Falcons from previous generations. Both versions were manufactured by Hasbro, NOT Kenner, but there are subtle variations as they were released in different eras. For example, my earliest vehicle did NOT have any engine lights, but the landing gears were retractable. My second vehicle had rear engine lights and sound effects. But the third incarnation, i.e. the recently released Clone Wars edition (Item #: 87591 on the Hasbro website), is arguably the best rendition so far.

Not only does it come loaded with MORE LIGHTS AND SOUND EFFECTS, it also features improved playing areas. One of my major gripes with the older vehicles was that when the top cover comes off, it doesn’t fit well. This current version comes with TWO top covers that come off and they fit snuggly (three if you count the one hiding the battery compartment).

The lights are now present in the rear engine (to simulate hyperdrive), the cockpit, when the landing ramp is lowered, and the front pinions. The sound effects also match well, as the movie dialogue from the pivoting training probe cum lightsaber scene in Epidode IV comes on when you manipulate the actual training probe in the vehicle.

It also includes firing missiles (seven in total) for those who like to actually shoot at your action figures. And there are accompanying sound effects to boot!

Another new feature (but this may not be Star Wars canon) is the mini-shuttle which docks neatly inside the falcon. The shuttle also comes with its own firing missile and emits cool docking and undocking sounds.

I found one peculiarity though. The top main turret gun moves in sync with the pivoting gunner station, but the bottom main turret does not. Due to the way the new gun turret is built, it no longer allows a 360 degree rotation and the firing arc is somewhat limited to less than 180 degrees.

The landing gears are also non-retractable so it seems wierd to be “flying” with the landing gears down.

My vehicle did come with both Han Solo and Chewbaca, so I do not know why the previous reviewer’s one did not.

All in all, the new Millenium Falcon vehicle (Clone Wars Edition) is a most satisfying new toy which will clearly impress any Star Wars fan. Just turn off the lights, fire up the hyperdrive and watch their enraptured faces!

18 Sep 2008

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