Wizard of X
Stormtrooper, Kenner, 1977
Day: 039/365
Hadn't done a SW shot in a while and I sort of let my ESB set go to pot so I figured I'd start back up again with the vintage Kenner guys and kicking 'em off is a figure who needs no introduction: The Imperial Stormtrooper.
The first army builder. Of course I suppose you could've army built Mego Soldier Apes and Klingons but really who did that? Anyway, the Stormtrooper is probably the most accurate of the original twelve and I don't just mean the paint apps; even the sculpt is pretty on point when you look at all the details in the ab section, the helmet, and even the asymmetrical shin and thigh armor.
You certainly couldn't have a vintage SW collection without getting at least one of these guys, but why stop there! The old Kenner catalog dios and boxart featured as many as 10-20 Stormtroopers in some cases and while they may pale in comparison to today's toys they still hold their vintage charm even if you're not nostalgic for the galaxy far, far away.
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The Death Star Commander I actually got in a trade with D-Con last year and I feel like a db for just now giving him some screen time. Thanks again, Dan-O!
Stormtrooper, Kenner, 1977
Day: 039/365
Hadn't done a SW shot in a while and I sort of let my ESB set go to pot so I figured I'd start back up again with the vintage Kenner guys and kicking 'em off is a figure who needs no introduction: The Imperial Stormtrooper.
The first army builder. Of course I suppose you could've army built Mego Soldier Apes and Klingons but really who did that? Anyway, the Stormtrooper is probably the most accurate of the original twelve and I don't just mean the paint apps; even the sculpt is pretty on point when you look at all the details in the ab section, the helmet, and even the asymmetrical shin and thigh armor.
You certainly couldn't have a vintage SW collection without getting at least one of these guys, but why stop there! The old Kenner catalog dios and boxart featured as many as 10-20 Stormtroopers in some cases and while they may pale in comparison to today's toys they still hold their vintage charm even if you're not nostalgic for the galaxy far, far away.
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The Death Star Commander I actually got in a trade with D-Con last year and I feel like a db for just now giving him some screen time. Thanks again, Dan-O!