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Anakin Skywalker ™
 
     
 
 
 
 
Clone Wars
Army of the Republic
Year Released: 2003
Retail Price: $4.99
Figure # 42
Asst: 84814 / 84851
UPC: 76930 84814
Card # 6257700000
Insert# 6257710000
Figure Includes:
• Lightsaber
• Headset
• Bandolier
• 2 Arm Gaunlets
 

 
 
Review
 
Sculpt:
This can be considered another expanded universe Clone Wars figure, and it is sculpted nicely. Anakin looks as he did in Attack of the Clones, except now he has much more gear. All of his gear (removable and non-removable) is sculpted very detailed. The way the plastic is molded actually makes Anakin's clothes look life like. One thing I do not like about the sculpt is the fact that his binoculars are sculpted on. If they were removable this figure would look much better. Overall, I would rate the sculpt at 7.5 /10
 
 
 
Paint:
The paint application is very good. I counted 10+ paints used. His uniform is detailed very well. Depending on which version you have, he may have glossy black paint or dull. Both look great. The gold armor also looks nice when on the character. Overall I would rate the paint application at 8 /10.
 
 
 
Articulation:
Anakin has a good amount of articulation. A total count of articulation includes; head (1), left shoulder (2), right shoulder (2), left elbow (1), right elbow (1), torso (1), left leg (1), right leg (1). I like that Hasbro is now using ball-jointed arms allowing two points of articulation on each. I hope that every figure from now on will have ball-jointed arms. Overall the articulation is good, although it would have been nice if knee articulation was added. Overall I would rate the articulation at 8.5 /10.
 
 
 
Accessories:
Anakin comes with five accessories, his Lightsaber, two arm gauntlets, a headset and a bandolier. The Lightsaber handle is made of plastic and the blade is not removable. All the accessories fit nicely on the figure. The headset does look a little large though. It would have been nice if Anakin came with a blaster, but that does not affect the score. Overall I would rate the accessories at 8 /10.
 
 
 
Packaging:
The new Clone Wars card is used for the packaging. On the back of the card, there is an explanation of Anakin's role in the Clone Wars. There is also a "Begun the Clone War has" explanation of the Clone Wars (which is on the back of every Clone Wars card). There are 6 Clone Wars figures on the back of the card. Overall I would rate the packaging at 8 /10
 
 
 
Availability:
Clone Wars Anakin should not be that hard to find. There is no need to resort to online auctions. Like I said in the Clone Wars Yoda review, the Clone Wars value packs seem to be much harder to find. Overall, I will rate the availability at 8 /10.
 
 
 
Conclusion:
In conclusion, this version of Anakin is a nice addition to any collection. It is different than any other Anakin figure we have seen so far, you should not be disappointed if you decide to purchase it.
 
Review Date: 11/1/03
 
 
 


8.0
Overall Rating
 

     
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