One of the coolest sequences in Episode I was the scene when Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon are attempting to get into the bridge of the Federation ship and the Neimodians call for the "droidekas". A rolling sound is heard and a pair of destroyer droids come racing down the hallway only to unfurl bristling with heavy weaponry and their own shield generators. Although these droids do not speak, they are a million times cooler than the pathetic battle droids seen in the movie. Hasbro has come through with an excellent sculpt of a destroyer droid as part of collection 2, wave 5. It is interesting to note, that these droids were not called detroyer droids in the movie as they are referred to as "droidekas" by the Neimodians and Obi-Wan is heard saying, "Master! Destroyers!". Oh well, it is very well possible that there were changes made to either the figure packaging or the movie script and the 2 don't exactly sync. No matter, back to the figure. I for one would like to have a whole bunch of these for dioramas they are that cool. However I have one major beef with the figure: Why are you not able to put them into rolling position? I know these are Star Wars figures not Transformers- still it is an essential feature of this droid and it should've been articulated as such. So, I can not give it a perfect score although it comes darn close on the playability and coolness factors.
Release: 7/99
Price: $6.74
Collection: 2
Wave: 5
Accessory: None
Pros: Very cool sculpt, excellent detailing
Cons: Won't get into rolling position
Overall Score: 8.5 out of 10
I would like any and all comments about my review or the Episode 1 Yoda figure. Also let me know of any figures you would like reviewed. Email: DEECEMAN
