Archives: Action Figures

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Hammerhead.

Hammerhead. (Vintage Hammerhead)

Hammerhead. (Vintage Hammerhead)

Most of the time with these pics I like finding the right selection of figures, typically in groups of 2 or 3. The interplay creates either agitation or harmony in the frame, and a new narrative starts to spill out. That’s exciting. And then other times its just one expressive character that refuses to share the light.

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The Sand People Strike Back.

The Sand People Strike Back. (Vintage Sandpeople)

The Sand People Strike Back. (Vintage Sand People)

I loves ’em all. But let’s face it, nothing triggers an emotional response quite like the original group of 12 Star Wars action figures that were released in early 1978. Were the awesome Sand People part of all that biz? Oh, hell yes they were. Now seriously — can I get an “AROOOO”!?!

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Wired for Evil.

Wired for Evil. (Vintage 8D8)

Wired for Evil. (Vintage 8D8)


OK, this guy’s good. 8D8 is not only a droid that’s bent on torture. He’s a droid that’s bent on torturing other droids! I’m sorry, it just doesn’t get any colder than that. The 8D8 action figure, with a vaguely skeleton form and an icy white stare, pays fine tribute to the Return of The Jedi character of the same name and wicked ways in general.

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The Captive.

The Captive. (Saga AT-AT Driver, Saga Han Solo (Hoth Rescue))

The Captive. (Saga AT-AT Driver, Saga Han Solo (Hoth Rescue))


Ever on the run, the rebel band in the Star Wars trilogy typically went with a blast and scamper approach to confronting the enemy. But what if they’d had a strict policy of taking prisoners of war? Total drag!

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Rancor Keeper.

Rancor Keeper. (Vintage Gamorrean Guard, Vintage Rancor Keeper)

Rancor Keeper. (Vintage Gamorrean Guard, Vintage Rancor Keeper)

The vintage Rancor Keeper action figure is a genuine slice of Star Wars goodness. But I have to say that the sculpt they came up with resembles more of an early-career Peter Boyle than the grubby bruiser (Paul Brooke) that was on screen in Return of the Jedi. Maybe it’s for the best, eh?

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