SUMMARY:
Released in 1980 to capitalize on the film’s release, this approximately 4-inch Kenner action figure represents the first Han Solo toy in his Bespin (Cloud City) gear.
REVIEW:
Sporting a surprisingly good paint job (that holds up decades later), this Bespin Han Solo has decent articulation. Specifically: 1. His head turns a full 360-degrees. 2. His arms also rotate 360-degrees. 3. Though his knees weren’t designed to bend, the legs are still remarkably spry to simulate walking; running; and sitting. It’s also easy to position Han in a standing display pose. Though a display base isn’t included, the figure has peg holes in the bottom of his feet for related Kenner play sets. Even if its design style is long antiquated, this figure’s nostalgic/retro value remains timeless. More significantly, after forty years, this figure’s durability is simply flat-out impressive.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
Though this reviewer can’t be absolutely certain, it’s likely that this figure originally came with a handheld laser blaster. His right hand does appear sculpted to grip such an accessory.
PACKAGING:
Like most original Kenner figures now being collected, this loose figure didn’t come with any packaging or a laser blaster. Still, this reviewer’s film childhood recollection is that the Empire-adorned Kenner box was well-manufactured. Kenner boxes were really the industry precursor for how action figure boxes are presented now. Quite frankly, coming across the original Kenner box from that era in good shape may be just as rare as finding this figure itself in mint condition.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars
