IG-11 - RC - Basic

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Many fans of The Mandalorian wanted to know why Jon Favreau added an all-new character like IG-11 to The Mandalorian Disney+ series when we already have an incredible IG-Assassin Droid part of the canon: IG-88. Favreau admitted his love for IG-88 from The Empire Strikes Back, but the directive for The Mandalorian series was to introduce all-new characters whenever possible to the storyline. Favreau and company decided that bounty hunter IG-11 would be an all-new character. More troubling, however, is Hasbro’s complete lack of respect for the character in a 3.75-inch super-articulated scale. After a long period of complaining and whining, Hasbro finally announced IG-11 for The Vintage Collection. But sometimes too little comes too late. The first 3.75-inch version collectors can purchase is IG-11 from the Retro Collection. While collectors appreciate the gesture, it’s a bit underwhelming to get an expensive novelty action figure before the screen-accurate version. But, that seems to be the way that Hasbro works. Interestingly, it looks like we have a first glimpse of what The Vintage Collection card art will look like for IG-11, as all other characters share the same cart art with their TVC counterparts. Hasbro closely modeled IG-11 after 1980’s ESB IG-88 (Bounty Hunter) action figure. But since the characters aren’t identical to each other, you’ll find a lot of differences too. IG-11 wears a double bandolier that crosses over the front and back of the figure. Also, IG-11’s color is more bronze, whereas IG-88’s coloring is more silver and gray. Coincidentally, IG-11 comes with the same weaponry as IG-88 (Bounty Hunter), but Hasbro cast the blasters in black instead of blue for this release. IG-11 is an excellent addition to the Retro Collection, but it feels like the cart is before the horse regarding The Mandalorian toy line. Hopefully, Hasbro will play catch-up long enough in the line to finally, well, catch themselves up.