Friday, October 11, 2013

Star Wars Return of the Jedi ATST Scout Walker


Way cool for collectors
I was waay excited to get this one. This is the same toy they packed in the Walmart Exclusive AT-ST and the same AT-ST they put in the Attack on Hoth battle pack except it doesn't come with ANY pilot figures and it has some really nice "battle damage." The toy is balanced on very articulated ratcheted legs, so it's stable when you manage to balance it. But it can be really frustrating to move the legs to balance it, so I wouldn't recommend it for smaller kids who get frustrated with their toys (I remember how disappointing that was as a kid!) But WATCH OUT for toy scalpers. I bought it for $34.99USD from KMart.com (on December 2012) because this one is a Kmart exclusive toy.

PROS:
-Really really detailed and extremely movie accurate, like a model. It would make a cool desk toy for you fellow nerds out there.
-Articulated legs (with 6 points of articulation each)
-Opening hatch and opening top
-The chin gun is articulate, and can look up and down and side...
Buy a doll stand - Great value!
Yes, this toy is the most colossally frustrating thing to attempt to stand up that you have ever touched. If you insist on making it stand on its own then use this method: hold it down by the feet (posed to your own preference) on a surface preferably smooth and level and pull the head and body UP - all the while keeping the feet down - until you get a feel for where the center of gravity is and it stands. This is tricky and takes some patience, but it will eventually work.

The easier method is to buy a tall (eight inch) metal doll stand for about $3.00 (Michaels) - the type with the waist-ring to support the body underneath. BEFORE you assemble the AT-ST's head and legs, use clear slim elastic bands (the type Star wars toys come packed with - there's one that keeps the AT-ST's hatch closed included) to strap the body platform to the stand. Snap on the head and legs and you will then be able to pose your AT-ST any way you like without it toppling over.

All this...
This is poorly made
I got this for my 4 year old son because he is loving Star Wars now. Wish there was an AT-AT that was more affordable. We got this as a sub and it is more of a pain than fun. It is not steading and can't really stand on its own. The main cabin pops off all the time. The lid to the cabin pops off and the shooters don't stay in. I wish they had more durable original Star Wars available. Do not recommend!
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