The cold-weather defenders of the Rebel Alliance’s secret headquarters marched into The Vintage Collection in 2011 as part of Wave 9. Specifically representing the infantry stationed in the trenches during the Battle of Hoth in The Empire Strikes Back, this figure was a landmark "army builder" release. It successfully moved away from the more generic designs of previous years to offer a highly detailed, super-articulated soldier that looked like a seasoned veteran of the sub-zero Outer Rim.

Technical Details & Sculpt

• Design & Cold-Weather Gear: The sculpt is a meticulously detailed recreation of the Hoth survival outfit. It features the quilted insulated vest, heavy tan trousers, and the distinct "donut" style headgear designed to house communication equipment. The figure maintains a bulky, layered silhouette that looks appropriate for the sub-zero temperatures.
• Deco & Finish: The 2011 release features a hand-painted portrait with a weathered, rugged look. The paint application on the gear utilizes a palette of muted tans and off-whites, with subtle "snow" dusting and dirt washes on the boots and leggings to simulate the harsh conditions of Echo Base.
• Articulation: Featuring premium TVC articulation, including ball-jointed shoulders, elbows, and knees. The specialized "rocker" ankles and ball-jointed hips are engineered to allow the Soldier to drop into a stable firing stance or man a 1.4 FD P-Tower laser cannon.
• Display Utility: This is the ultimate "rank-and-file" figure for any Hoth Trenches or Echo Base Hangar diorama. He is best displayed in squads alongside Princess Leia (Hoth) (VC02) or Han Solo (Echo Base) (VC03).

Accessories & Equipment

The Rebel Soldier comes fully equipped for a planetary invasion. He includes his standard-issue DH-17 blaster pistol, which fits into a functional holster on his belt, and the A-280 blaster rifle for long-range defense. A standout feature of the 2011 release is the removable survival backpack, which includes sculpted bedrolls and gear, and the removable goggles, which can be positioned over the eyes or rested on the helmet brim to vary the look of individual soldiers in a squad.

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