Star Wars The Clone Wars: Darth Maul Returns DVD

Darth Maul Returns.

After Dathomir falls prey to a merciless attack by General Grievous, Asajj Ventress survives to join a bounty hunting clan led by a young Boba Fett. Meanwhile, the dark warrior Savage Opress returns to his creator, the witch Mother Talzin, who gives him a sinister mission: to search the galaxy for his brother, Sith Apprentice Darth Maul. Believed dead for over a decade after falling to the sword of then Jedi Apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Maul is nearly unrecognizable, residing in the bowels of a ruined planet and fueled by hatred. Savage Opress delivers shattered Maul to Mother Talzin to restore his former powers, and the brothers vow an oath of vengeance against Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Enjoy this 90-minute movie special from the last 4 episodes of the season.

Darth Maul Returns Battle Packs: Star Wars The Clone Wars

A great set of characters who belong together in one set. Two of them (Maul with cyborg legs and Nightsister/Mother Talzin) are new. Savage Opress is a repack but one that didn't get a lot of circulation when initially released (on secondary markets it was one of the most expensive Clone Wars figures).

Hasbro gave each figure a clean and vibrant paint application. Maul's body is consistently the same color red, from his face to his arms to his chest (even the articulation joints match the rest of the body). The Nightsister's face includes a fair amount if detailed paint with no smudges or mistakes. And Savage Oppress just looks stunning.

A Message From the Editor...

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While researching items for the Station, I was sad to discover the recent passing of conceptual artist Ralph McQuarrie. A short article about his legacy was posted previously on the date of his passing, March 12th.

This month's feature was of the collection of figures created after an exhibit of McQuarrie's original artwork used for books and movie concepts of the original Star Wars.

May this feature be in tribute to the artistry that Ralph McQuarrie provided in designing the look of Lucas' story.

-Danny

Darth Vader: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Concept Action Figure

Celebrate three decades of George Lucas' epic chronicle with this marvelous assortment of 30th anniversary Action Figures! Each figure is packed with its own accessories and includes a bonus metal collector's coin.

Darth Vader was not originally supposed to wear a facemask.
Ralph McQuarrie's concept drawing of Vader baording the Tantive IV was based on the idea that Vader would fly through space to reach the ship, requiring him to wear a breathing apparatus.


McQuarrie Novel Cover Originals


McQuarrie Vader lightsaber duel sketch.

The facemask remained and has become a modern-day icon of chilling doom.



This special figure includes 2 different mask designs.

Chewbacca: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Concept Action Figure

Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection A New Hope Chewbacca (McQuarrie Signature Series Concept) Action Figure from the 2007 toy series. The vivid imagination of conceptual artist Ralph McQuarrie brought to life the characters and worlds envisioned by George Lucas.


McQuarrie concepts poster


McQuarrie Chewbacca sketch.

McQuarrie’s paintings and drawings were instrumental in the push to bring Lucas’s saga to the big screen, giving shape and form to a multitude of fantastic individuals, creatures, planets and technology encompassed in this epic tale.



Developed in collaboration with McQuarrie himself, this remarkable action figure series pays tribute to the man whose art defined some of the most memorable characters in film history. Inspired by his Alaskan malamute, George Lucas created one of the most enduring and well-loved non-human characters of his saga.

R2-D2 & C-3PO: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Concept Action Figures

Star Wars 30th Anniversary McQuarrie Concept Collection Action Figures.

30th Anniversary 3 3/4-Inch Action Figures. Each figure is packed with its own accessories and includes a bonus metal collector's coin.


McQuarrie Threepio, R2-D2 concept drawings.


McQuarrie C-3PO and R2-D2 desert sketch.

I love the idea behind this. It's so seldom that we see anything
regarding Ralph McQuarrie's concept art for the original Star Wars.
These figures are a great representation of what might have been.



R2 looks pretty cool. He is all grey, but he has a bunch of neat
gadgets.

C-3PO looks like a miniature version of the Oscars award statue.

Stormtrooper: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Concept Action Figure

Star Wars Ralph McQuarrie Signature Series Concept Stormtrooper with Exclusive Collector Coin.


McQuarrie_Stormtrooper with Lightsaber sketch.

I love the idea behind this. It's so seldom that we see anything regarding Ralph McQuarrie's concept art for the original Star Wars. These figures are a great representation of what might have been. I love the image of a stormtrooper with a lightsaber! That totally shakes up everything we knew about Star Wars. The figure itself is highly posable and has great detail. This is easily one of my favorites.

Boba Fett: Star Wars 30th Anniversary McQuarrie Concept Action Figure

Ralph McQuarrie Signature Series Concept Figure.

Includes a Rare Exclusive Collector Coin.


McQuarrie Boba Fett sketch.

Concept Boba Fett comes with 2 helmet designs.

Obi-wan & Yoda: Star Wars 30th Anniversary McQuarrie Concept Action Figures

Ralph McQuarrie Concept Figures

2007 Comic Con Exclusive

These figures are a great representation of what might have been.
Ben Kenobi's outfit is pretty different from his drab brown in the final movie. Moreover, he's bald!

The Yoda figure is cute, but actually not that different from his final self.


McQuarrie Yoda concept sketches.

Snowtrooper: Star Wars 30th Anniversary McQuarrie Concept Action Figure

 

Star Wars Basic Figure McQuarrie Series #6 Snowtrooper

It has great articulation in the arms, head, waist, and legs, although standing it up is hard because there is no articulation in the ankles. I like this figure's paint job and sculpt, it's just something different from the standard stormtrooper or clonetrooper. Plus, its face mask can be removed. After popping off the head, you can also remove its backpack