Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back is a 1980 science fantasy film directed by Irvin Kershner. It was the second film to be released in the Star Wars saga, but it is the fifth film by chronology of events. Among fans, it is commonly
referred to as TESB or ESB.
The film concerns the continuing struggles of the Rebel
Alliance to resist and fight the Galactic
Empire. The Empire learns that the Rebels have established a new base
on the ice world of Hoth.
Following a suggestion from Obi-Wan's
spirit, Luke
Skywalker begins his major Jedi training
with the wise Jedi Master Yoda.
In an emotional confrontation with Darth
Vader, Luke must face his destiny.
Debuting on May
21, 1980,
the film initially received mixed reviews, but over time, has proven to be
one of the most popular films in the series among many fans and critics.
The original 1980 version was released on VHS and LaserDisc multiple
times during the 1980s and 90s. It was re-released
with changes to theaters in 1997, and this version was later released
on VHS and Laserdisc, and finally on DVD in
2004. A 3-D release
is rumored for 2007.
The novelization was released in April 1980, and a radio
adaptation was broadcast on National
Public Radio in the United
States in 1983. (Wikipedia)
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Princess Leia in Boushh Disguise is what we like to call in toy terms, a "Butterface" as in the body is nice, BUT HER FACE...!
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I had sat on this kit for many years as it was filed away in my “Sci-Fi: Other” bin and I would simply forget that I owned it. I had worked on it off and on over the years but in the last few months I had made it a priority to finish the kit for CollectionDX so I can be ready to build the new Fine Mold’s 1/48 T-47 kit when it is released later next year.
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"Chewie, let's see what this piece of junk can do."
-Han Solo piloting the Tydirium Shuttle to Endor
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The likeness to 4-LOM is phenomenal. The detail in the sculpt and paint is really fantastic. The finish looks like weathered metal and 4-LOM looks like he could come alive at any moment.
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I guess even I am not immune to the charm of Mighty Muggs!
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The Rebel forces make do with whatever vehicles they can obtain, and the sturdy Y-wing is a good choice.......
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Luke Skywalker bravely piloted the X-wing into the Death Star's trench while being pursued by Darth Vader......
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Tie Bombers are the prime assault bombers of the Empire. In traditional attacks, Tie fighters first soften up the target, and then the Tie Bomber's come in and finish the job.....
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Great vintage-style figure or Greatest Vintage-style figure? You be the judge.
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Cute little bounty hunters - Does it get any better?
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Here’s another one of my favorite childhood characters done right in modern toy form.
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Luke Skywalker in Echo Base Bacta Tank - While the set seems kind of lame on its own, the cool part of it is that it is designed to work with the FX-7 figure (sold separately).
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One of my favorite Star Wars toys growing up was the FX-7 Medical Droid. Hasbro does an amazing update with this 2001 version.
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Zuckuss is one of those star wars characters that people love, even though he only had seconds of screen time. He appears briefly as one of the bounty hunters on the bridge of Darth Vader’s star destroyer in Empire Strikes back, but he has been given a full back story in the expanded universe.
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