The upcoming Star Wars: The Force Unleashed [kwlink]video game[/kwlink] puts you in the shoes of [kwlink]Darth Vader's[/kwlink] secret apprentice in a huge new adventure that even includes a [kwlink]lightsaber dueling mode[/kwlink] for the [kwlink]Wii![/kwlink] But, the game is really all about kicking butt with the Force. The Star Wars Miniatures: The Force Unleashed game lets you take all the action home so you can challenge your [kwlink]friends[/kwlink] to incredible [kwlink]Star Wars[/kwlink] battles. This new set drops on November 16, 2007 with 60 new figures for the game of [kwlink]strategy battles[/kwlink], including 10 huge ones and 14 that have never been seen before in any other Star Wars [kwlink]game[/kwlink], book or [kwlink]movie![/kwlink]
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Chewbacca of Hoth
Figure: Chewbacca of HothFaction: Rebel
Cost: 22
Hit Points: 100
Defense: 17
Attack: +8
Damage: 20
Set #: 04/60
Rarity: Very Rare
Special Abilities:
Chewbacca of Hoth Strategy Tips
Team this big furry dude up with a big Mounted Combat fig, like an [kwlink]X-1 Viper Droid[/kwlink] or Rebel Snowspeeder. He can either boost their attacks or fix 'em up if they get blasted. He's also solid at attacking on his own in case some snot-faced Sith with a [kwlink]lightsaber[/kwlink] gets all in-your-face with the shooty fig Chewbacca's teamed up with. For bonus points, make that wookie roar noise each time Chewie takes a turn!Snowtrooper
Figure: SnowtrooperFaction: Imperial
Cost: 7
Hit Points: 20
Defense: 16
Attack: +4
Damage: 10
Set #: 39/60
Rarity: Common
Snowtrooper Strategy Tips
They're cheap fodder, put them in a squad with a solid commander to power them up or they'll fall down faster than a skinny kid in a high wind.Upcoming Previews!
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Mon Calamari Medic
Figure: Mon Calamari MedicFaction: Rebel
Cost: 8
Hit Points: 10
Defense: 12
Attack: +0
Damage: 10
Set #: 17/60
Rarity: Common
Special Abilities:
Strategy Tips
Rolling in at one-eleventh the cost of the strongest fig in the set, the Mon Calamari Medic is a walking [kwlink]band-aid[/kwlink]. With an attack that's about as fierce as tearing a band-aid off *owtch!* this fig won't put the hurt on anybody but can keep your other figs alive, open doors and chip in for the post-fight pizza. Mmm... [kwlink]pizza...[/kwlink]Uggernaut
Figure: UggernautFaction: Fringe
Cost: 34
Hit Points: 100
Defense: 16
Attack: +6
Damage: 20
Set #: 58/60
Rarity: Rare
Special Abilities:
Uggernaut Strategy Tips
This beast is a great clanking heap of chaotic fun. It's easy to hit and can't take much damage but if you get a chance to run it up to a cluster of your opponent's troops and press the big red death blossom button, things get messy. It really needs someone to help negate cover and maybe some figs to help Combine Fire, but it can make a total mess with a few lucky rolls. Just make sure to get it some cover before your opponent turns it into scrap.Preview Pictures
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Darth Vader, Unleashed
Figure: Darth Vader, UnleashedFaction: Imperial
Cost: 50
Hit Points: 140
Defense: 23
Attack: +15
Damage: 20
Set #: 32/60
Rarity: Very Rare
Special Abilities:
Darth Vader Unleashed Strategy Tips
His Dark Armor and high defense let him take a few hits, so get [kwlink]Darth[/kwlink] into the thick of things and let him kick some butt as his Force points build up. Then, when you get a chance, pitch his [kwlink]lightsaber[/kwlink] at a cluster of opponents and watch 'em all fall down. Heck, combine him with the Emperor Palpatine fig from the original [kwlink]Rebel Storm[/kwlink] set or the recent Rebels and Imperials set and he can start chucking his 'saber on the first turn!Caamasi Noble
Figure: Caamasi NobleFaction: Fringe
Cost: 5
Hit Points: 10
Defense: 12
Attack: +0
Damage: 0
Set #: 48/60
Rarity: Common
Special Abilities:
Caamasi Noble Strategy Tips
This dude just wants to chat. With no attack, he relies on being a total wuss to keep himself alive. If you put a few of these in a squad they can block up a hallway for you or open doors, but they'll fall apart fast if there aren't any real targets for your opponent to shoot at.Preview Pictures
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Princess Leia of Cloud City
Figure: Princess Leia of Cloud CityFaction: Rebel
Cost: 14
Hit Points: 60
Defense: 16
Attack: +8
Damage: 20
Set #: 19/60
Rarity: Rare
Special Abilities:
Princess Leia of Cloud City Strategy Tips
This new Princess Leia fig lets you add a bit of "Peekaboo, where are you?..." to your squad so sneaky Yuuzhan Vong and other characters can't pull any weird tricks. She's a bit weak, but can blast small minions reliably and doesn't need to be out in the open to use her powers. Have her hang back, then user her power when you have a great chance to blast a ton of your opponent's figs apart!Thanks to MasterShaper for pointing out the Yuuzhan > Force error. The Yuuzhan Vong are totally immune to all Force things, so if Leia tries that move all she'll get is a dose of "Ha-ha! Neener neener neener..."
Star Wars Miniatures - K-3PO
Figure: K-3POFaction: Rebel
Cost: 20
Hit Points: 60
Defense: 17
Attack: +0
Damage: 0
Set #: 12/60
Rarity: Rare
Special Abilities:
Commander Effect:
K-3P0 Strategy Tips
Ok, he's a wuss. But he helps your squad kick butt! Switching two figs lets one fig make a full attack then get swapped for another fig, then that fig gets a full attack too. This is awesome. It kinda blows that he's a Rebel because they don't have many strong characters, but he'll still make your Gonk droids as fast as lightning! (Wait, no, he won't D'oh!)Related Stories:
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