Wizard World gets treated with the first showing of the
new Anakin Skywalker with flipping action and the very cool Flying Geonosian Warrior
with the much desired sonic blaster and what looks to be a Geonosian hive with
suction cup. The hive accessory is designed to be attached to the upcoming Arena
playset. Hasbro tells us that the sonic blaster was a later addition to the film,
which is the reason it didn't come out until now. They actually began work on
this figure with initial concept art rather than Lucasfilm archive reference photos.
The sample shown is an early prototype. The production figure's sonic blast will
have clear plastic. Anakin, who is the third "flipping" Deluxe figure in the Saga
line comes with a packed in panel that interconnects with the other two.
Added on Saturday afternoon are samples of the new Deluxe Yoda with Force Powers and
C-3PO. Yoda comes with a crane and Super Battle Droid, who has the hapless role
of being mean green's practice dummy. C-3PO trades parts with a Battle Droid to
strike fear on Jedi dogs..well, not really, but it's a pretty darned sight. The
toy also has a cross-over feature with the new Arena Playset. The packed in assembly
unit connects with the one included with the playset.
