12" Deluxe Han Solo and Tauntaun by Kenner

This is a must have figure for Star Wars collectors.

The box is huge, barely fitting in the largest bag from Toys "R" Us. Once the package is open, forcing the resale value down by about 80%, the fun begins. Unlike the rinky-dink 3 ½-inch figures’ molded plastic clothes, Han comes dressed in real fabric fatigues from the beginning of The Empire Strikes Back. The boots are rubberized plastic. Han also has the macrobinoculars, helmet, scarf, goggles, locator and blaster seen in the movie. Han has all the articulation that the 12-inch figures can provide. Knees, wrists, neck, shoulders, etc. they’re all here. It makes for easy posing.

The Tauntaun is great, although I think the head is a little too big. It is articulated at the neck, arms and legs, and is in proportion to the 12-inch figures. The bridle is

included. The Tauntaun is also the hardest figure I’ve ever tried to stand. Balance is very, very tricky. Try to put Han on its back and the problems multiply. There is too much weight in the front so a counter-balance must by attached to the tail. I found that wedging the tail between a wall and another piece of furniture worked well to keep the Tauntuan standing.

the Tauntuan while I run around with Han shouting, "Luke! Where are you, Luke?" It’s also fun to re-create the Battle of Hoth outside on cold winter days. It is definitely a toy to be played with, but the high price ($80 - $110 MIB) might deter those that simply want some fun. (Collectors note: there is a package variant. Some figures shipped with the accessories attached to the wall of the box, while others shipped with the accessories attached to the floor. There is no difference in price.)

- Omni