Aurra Sing - TVC - Basic (VC73)

A feared bounty hunter known for her chalk-white skin and built-in commlink antenna. Aurra Sing was an expert sniper and trained assassin who would work for anyone who paid her.

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Hasbro released Aurra Sing multiple times in the basic figure line throughout the years, but all these releases used 2001's POTJ Aurra Sing (Bounty Hunter), and it was outdated not too long after its release. It had a fantastic likeness and lovely tooling, but the articulation left much to be desired. But they finally squeezed Aurra Sing into the "modern" era in 2012. The original plans for the opening wave of 2012's The Vintage Collection weren't the first batch of Episode I-focused peg-warmers we received, you know. That wasn't the original plan. We wanted to set that record straight. Way before Lucasfilm gave the green light for The Phantom Menace 3D release date, Hasbro had four figures already in development for The Vintage Collection: Aurra Sing, Mawhonic (Podracer Pilot), Naboo Pilot, and the Gungan Warrior. Initially intended for a late 2011 release, Hasbro shelved their plans. It delayed these four figures for a future release, which ultimately became Wave 16, and they became additions to the final wave of The Vintage Collection. But before all that happened, Hasbro created an exceptional lineup of basic figures exclusively for Walmart called the Discover The Force collection. It afforded the "adult" collectors all-new premium editions of Episode I characters and some older, quality action figures from previous lines. These specially packaged figures came with 3-D glasses (part of the packaging and gimmick), a Galactic Battle Game card, an action figure stand, and a playing die – all exclusive to the Walmart release. Moreover, the packaging featured a special 3-D image that utilized the included 3-D glasses' with the rad red and blue lenses.

The figures were a hit, but many collectors passed on many of them so that they could spend their dollars on the versions coming in The Vintage Collection premium packaging but without the novelties. Coincidentally, the Discover The Force figures are not much more than a pre-release of The Vintage Collection figures, which Hasbro intended to release first. Aurra Sing was a significant figure in the Discover The Force line, and many collectors bought this figure quickly. Honestly, though, the character never looked better than in the gorgeous The Vintage Collection packaging. To show you how long ago Hasbro intended to release these figures, characters VC71 through VC74 all feature the original graphics on the reverse side of The Vintage Collection carded figures released between 2010 and 2011. The artwork shows a nice reference photo and a generic overview or description of The Vintage Collection and the purpose it serves to collectors. A green background and nameplate complement Aurra Sing's primarily white and red appearance. The combination is visually stimulating to your eyes, and if you had passed on Aurra Sing in the Discover The Force line, you have something to look forward to here with this release. Hasbro re-released Aurra Sing in 2025 with numerous changes, and the figure is leaps and bounds better than any previous version. The red outfit and hair are different this time, for example. But there is more. They removed the black fingernails, reduced the silver details on the vest and belt, added silver details to the blasters, and updated the portrait with Photo Real.

Sadly, they included four fewer accessories this time, and this will be a pint point for collectors who missed out on previous versions. And with an MSRP of $16.99 now, there is NO EXCUSE to exclude ANY accessories. The case and lightsaber hilts are missing this time around. This re-release is a mixed bag. The well-designed figure of Aurra Sing is, of course, excellent but isn't necessarily perfect. The Vintage Collection packaging, however, gives the figure an extra positive edge, which is lacking in the Discover The Force line. Aurra is almost super-articulated and well-detailed. The paint job is also excellent, but the best part about this figure is all the accompanying accessories, so it hurts not to get this missing part. There's a lot to be thankful for here, and we want to clarify our appreciation for this action figure. But we are stuck on one glaring problem: the head antenna. Hasbro has successfully managed tinier accessories much better than this in the past. Aurra's antenna is thin and fragile (bendable). Sculpting these things without substance or weight is challenging, but we recall the WED Treadwell Droid from 2009's TLC Jawa & WED Treadwell Droid (BD 33) two-pack. Why couldn't Hasbro create a shorter version of this antenna and drill a hole in the portrait that would accept it? Sure, it would have still been thicker than we see in Episode I, but the aesthetics would have improved had they gone thinner. It wouldn't have had a rectangular shape if they'd decided to go this route. Still, Aurra Sing looks fabulous in The Vintage Collection packaging. Just enjoy that visual instead.

Editor's Note: Hasbro re-released The Vintage Collection Aurra Sing (VC73) figure in April 2025 with a significant number of changes. Updates include: (1) new paint operations/deco including Photo Real and half-toning for textural details, (2) elimination of black fingernails (3) silver deco added to blaster pistols, (4) different color palette for hair color and outfit, (5) elimination of storage case and three hilt accessories (6) elimination of most of the silver deco details on vest and belt, (7) refreshed 2025 packaging with different character photo and new figure bio, and (8) different placement of action figure and accessories in bubble

Review Status Update: The original publication date of this review is October 4, 2012. It was subsequently updated with a new Photo Gallery and revised General Analysis and republished on April 26, 2025 after Hasbro reissued the figure.