Last year, San Diego Comic Con gave us a phenomenal exclusive Vintage Collection set in the form of the Doctor Aphra Special Action Figure Set. This year, they've done it again with an exclusive Luke Skywalker Special Action Figure Set. The set features two brand new figures - Stormtrooper Disguise Luke and Rebel Pilot Luke - along with a (much-needed) upgrade to the previously released Black Series Jedi Knight Luke. Given the lack of distribution down under, I hadn't held out much hope of getting my hands on this set. Fortunately a reliable eBay source came through, and I managed to score this trio loose for close to RRP.
In truth, these three represent the very pinnacle of 3 3/4" figures. The Photo Real treatment means that these are some of the most accurate Lukes we've ever seen. Previous releases just don't even compare. What's more, Hasbro have finally been sure to correct some egregious errors from the past - like packing Jedi Knight Luke with his correct (armless) Jedi cloak. The Rebel Pilot Luke is a must-have for my contingent of Rebel pilots, as his previous best release - all the way back from 2006 - leaves a lot to be desired. The Stormtrooper Disguise Luke fills a rather glaring gap in my collection of Original Trilogy figures, and while he might share much of the same body as his previous Legacy Collection iteration, he now comes with that gorgeous, crisp (and far more screen-accurate) Stormtrooper helmet we first saw packed in with the Stormtrooper Disguise Han exclusive figure. The two will make a great pair on display.
All-in-all, I'm absolutely rapt with this phenomenal little set. With these acquisitions, my Vintage Collection Hunt List is complete - at least until new figures are announced for this year's 'Triple Force Friday'. Bring on October 4th!
