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Name: Han Solo (Yavin Ceremony)
Collection: The Vintage Collection
Number: VC42
Source: A New Hope
Availability: February 2011
License: Hasbro
Celebrate the legendary Star Wars saga that changed the universe forever! This collection brings to life the incredible story of good versus evil that captured our imagination and took us to a galaxy far, far away. Iconic Star Wars heroes and villains are captured with incredible detail and premium features to commemorate each epic tale in the Star Wars saga. May the Force be with you!
One phenomenon in Star Wars collecting that’s almost impossible to explain is what makes an action figure defy the aging process or, at the very least, slow its aging process. Some figures age poorly, while others age gracefully, and some appear to improve over time. The latter seems to apply here. Many collectors, including ourselves, were quite harsh with Hasbro’s 2009 LC Han Solo (BD30) figure. However, time has been kind, and we’ve discovered a newfound appreciation for this action figure. Understand us; we think Hasbro’s inclusion of the silly and disproportionate stormtrooper armor was a deplorable decision. Still, if you look at Han Solo by itself, there is some charm here, and in spirit, it feels like the “big head” Han Solo from the vintage Kenner line. Many collectors make this connection that it serves as the modern-day update to the “big head” Han Solo figure, and we like that comparison quite a bit. We can’t say that this Legacy Collection-era figure is perfect, but the likeness is impressive, and it’s a highly articulated figure. This design implies that it possesses the potential to serve as a great base figure for reusing by creating another version of the Episode IV Han Solo action figures. And that’s what exactly Hasbro did. Han Solo (Yavin Ceremony) is a faithful interpretation of the character and immediately becomes an enjoyable action figure.
Taking the 2009 LC Han Solo (BD30) figure and cleaning it up with improved paint operations and the belt/holster from the near-flawless 2004 VOTC Han Solo figure, Hasbro did a fantastic job on a fresh, new take on Han Solo. Before you become frustrated by not seeing the same potential in the figure that we do, please hear us out. We’re not burying our heads in the sand and avoiding the problem with the inaccuracy of the final version of the figure, especially when compared to what we see in the film. Of course, Han Solo’s shirt had a top button, and the character wasn’t wearing three-quarter length sleeves when receiving the Medal of Honor. (We do hope Hasbro corrects this error at some point, which would require them to create all-new arm tooling to resolve the shorter sleeve issue.) But just like the 2009 LC Han Solo (BD30), this is nonetheless an excellent version of a brief costume-change version of Han Solo. You’ll have to take off the medal to appreciate the figure thoroughly). It may be one of the best iterations of Han Solo at the moment, and that’s fine since it’s part of an unofficial “repack and repaint” wave of action figures. As we mentioned earlier, they tweaked the paint job by adding a few more details that Hasbro previously overlooked. Most notable is the improvement in the eyes and eyebrows, which give Han Solo (Yavin Ceremony) a nearly exact likeness to actor Harrison Ford. The highlights in the hair and some of the details on the belt are also improved here.
The Han Solo (Yavin Ceremony) figure also features a valid articulation system. All the points of movement function well here despite its wonky center of gravity. You can position the figure in various configurations thanks to smooth and well-functioning articulation points, which are not premium but of high quality. The figure succeeds here, and we like it for these and other reasons, but we empathize with those who feel that this version of Han Solo isn’t exactly authentic to the film. Many collectors are defensive of The Vintage Collection. By this, we mean that most collectors only want the best and most accurate figures carded in this collection of nostalgic packaged figures. So, taking that point of view, we understand the chagrin that some may feel about a figure of this caliber getting immortalized in this collection, especially since it’s not the classic 12-Back version of Han Solo. But that doesn’t mean that Han Solo (Yavin Ceremony) is inferior or without any merit. We think it’s a fun figure and meets all of the stringent requirements for an action figure produced in 2011. It has a lovely paint job thanks to the improvements, and we now have something to complement the 2007 TAC Luke Skywalker (30 12) figure. So, this action figure brings some positivity to the lineup. Give Han Solo (Yavin Ceremony) a chance. If you overlook the inaccuracy of the shirt underneath the vest, this is a solid Han Solo to use for various dioramas in your collections. And it likely will grow on you for the better over time.
Status: Han Solo (Yavin Ceremony) is a kit-bashed figure that utilizes the body of 2009's LC Han Solo (BD30) with the belt from 2004's VOTC Han Solo figure. The figure has also been repainted.
Articulation Count: 22 points (14 areas of articulation)
Articulation Details: ball-socket head (1), ball-jointed left shoulder (2), ball-jointed right shoulder (2), ball-jointed left elbow (2), ball-jointed right elbow (2), swivel left forearm (1), swivel right forearm (1), swivel waist (1), swivel left hip (1), swivel right hip (1), ball-jointed left knee (2), ball-jointed right knee (2), ball-jointed left ankle (2), ball-jointed right ankle (2)
Accessory Count: 2
Accessory Details: DL-44 blaster pistol, Medal of Honor
Date Stamp: 2009
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Version 1: Star Wars Name: Han Solo (Yavin Ceremony) Year: 2011 Assortment Number: 30384/97568 UPC: 653569621577 Retail: $8.99 USD Details: Initial release |
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