Review of Star Wars Giant Size Clone Shock Trooper

February 19, 2015

PRODUCT DETAILS
Size: 31 inches (79 cm) H x about 12 inches W (41 cm) x about 7 inches D (18 cm)
Recommended age: 3+
Manufactured by: JakksPacific
Date: 2013
Made in China
Websites: www.jakks.com, www.target.com
Availability: Target, ebay, Amazon
Price: Starting from $17.99
Originally Priced: $29.99
UPC: 045672652195
Movement: Head moves side to side, arms go backwards and forwards but can't go up and down at the sides (bird flapping wing motion), can bend forward or backward slightly, hands can rotate, and legs go forward and backward. All movement is limited. Figure can stand on its own.
Box Contents: 1 31-inch storm trooper with a gun
Requires batteries: No
Written on back of box: On Coruscant, red-emblazoned shock troopers patrol public plazas and keep watch on government buildings and landing platforms. Citizens of the capital world are required to present their identity cards on demand. In the wake of the Jedi's failed attempt to arrest Palpatine, shock troopers accompany him to the senate.
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I remember seeing the Darth Vader 31 inch figure at Target a year or so ago. It was definitely impressive. At the time, though, I was disappointed in the limited movement and the realization that the figure didn't do anything.

Target recently had a clearance sale. The shock storm trooper was now $17.99, where it had been $29.99. I thought this was a good buy. People usually love storm troopers. For a long time, I didn't know why. They were all identical and had limited dialogue in the original trilogy. However, I developed an appreciation for the clone troopers after I became a fan of the 2008 Star Wars The Clone Wars cartoon, which started introducing different clones. Though all identical in appearance, they each had their unique personalities and abilities.

I originally bought this to sell. However, when I got him, I decided I wanted to keep him. Of course, I'm not sure why really. He is fun to pose, though I admit I was disappointed in the limitations. I would have liked it if his elbows and knees could bend.

There are these small holes in the lower torso right above his belt. I thought at first he was a speaking toy, but this does not seem to be the case.

I don't know if the gun can be removed. His left hand is crooked like he could hold a weapon in that hand too.

What the thing is with me is that I'm a recovering avid collector. My former collection had gotten so big that I ran out of shelves to put all my dolls and figures on. They were sitting on my floor, and I decided that things were getting too crazy. I've been selling my collection.

Still, I have the heart of a collector. I'm trying to be more choosy, though. I loved the Disney Animator doll Elsa, so I kept her. I like this guy too. I guess, though, I keep questioning myself because I fear of falling back into old habits.

I've decided, though, that Elsa needs a daddy. This toy can be both for decoration and for play. However, it will rely on your imagination more...because he doesn't come with bells and whistles. He can come to your tea party and even hold a cup (though he won't be able to sit down). However, you are going to have to supply the conversation because there are no buttons with programmed sayings to push.

I've had a lot of fun with posing him, though...as you can see from the pictures.