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 Post subject: Defining Definitive Figures: AT-AT Driver
PostPosted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:34 pm 
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Up next for Defining Definitive Figures is the AT-AT Driver.

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Propelling the massive Imperial walkers over uneven terrain requires the skills of seasoned AT-AT drivers. These soldiers work in teams of two, operating the ground craft with deft skill. They also fire the vehicle's powerful laser cannons, carrying orders from a combat coordinator, also stationed on the AT-AT's bridge.

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Piloting an AT-AT effectively is a difficult challenge entrusted to flesh-and-blood operators and not automation. A battery of simulation tests helps harden combat soldiers into the Empire's elite armor assault crews. For their high perches and protective cockpits of reinforced armor, the AT-AT pilots are often regarded with contempt by the foot soldier infantry. Such acrimony is not without some merit -- AT-AT pilot training stresses their importance, and successful soldiers are often convinced of their invincibility, making them insufferably arrogant to the frontline grunts.
Though not required in the pressurized environment of an AT-AT cockpit, the pilots routinely wear their life-support gear, not only as part of combat history, but to provide emergency protection against hull breaches in hostile environments.

Behind the Scenes
The uniform of the AT-AT pilot is mostly similar to that of a TIE fighter pilot, except with some custom armor segments and a different color scheme.

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What's your opinion? Do we need a new version? And if so, what specifics are you looking for?

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 Post subject: Re: Defining Definitive Figures: AT-AT Driver
PostPosted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:49 pm 
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I think he is done, but if they were to do one more then put my face under the helmet....until they do that ...done

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:03 pm 
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He's done!


I don't need anymore. Hasbro has done a great job on the latest version. If they want to swap heads and make us buy them over again I don't care......just don't spend resources on another sculpt. He's perfect as far as I'm concerned.


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 Post subject: Re: Defining Definitive Figures: AT-AT Driver
PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:45 am 
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Definitely Done!

Latest version is fantastic in my opinion so much so that I bought 6 of them. I am completely satisfied and will probably not buy another version unless they really come up with an initiative way to improve the figure.

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 Post subject: Re: Defining Definitive Figures: AT-AT Driver
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He is done- lets move on.

*The previous release actually has more accurate chest armor than this latest version. Same goes for the helmet paint apps- the latest version helmet has smaller eye lenses but the prior version looks more like the screen shot. The removable helmet version has superior articulation- but my collection has a mix of both of these figures.

This, figure in the last to versions, is definitive.

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 Post subject: Re: Defining Definitive Figures: AT-AT Driver
PostPosted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 2:08 pm 
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Redleader76 wrote:
He is done- lets move on.

*The previous release actually has more accurate chest armor than this latest version. Same goes for the helmet paint apps- the latest version helmet has smaller eye lenses but the prior version looks more like the screen shot. The removable helmet version has superior articulation- but my collection has a mix of both of these figures.

This, figure in the last to versions, is definitive.


I agree. He's done. I prefer the middle version over the recent big helmut version.

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 Post subject: Re: Defining Definitive Figures: AT-AT Driver
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Also in the picture of the line-up there is one other AT-AT driver that Kenner did in the 90's- it was a second version that perhaps came with the AT-AT as a pack-in that was a bit taller- if you had them side by side you could tell the difference. Not that it matters here, I believe everyone wants the 2000's modern look.

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Looks like this figure is definitive! LOCKED!

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