C-3PO: Bootlegs!

Here is the most obscure pvc figure you may ever see - the bootleg C-3PO based on the Comics Spain mold, but lacking the copyright markings. If you ever happen to spot one of these, it will probably sport horrible paint applications and odd colors. Not much is known about these bootlegs, but they are usually a strange mint green color mixed with silver or gold as seen below in a few samples from readers. Apparently these were created in Poland, but some were found in Germany as well.

Dulok: Variation

A reader sent in a couple of pictures of a Dulok, to show the variation that exists in the Comics Spain line. I've personally seen both versions, and decided to only obtain the brighter green version, which I prefer. Both versions were made in near equal numbers, so it doest appear that one is harder to find, though neither are common in the secondary marketplace. It should be noted that the brighter Dulok has tan accent paint on the face, fingers, and feet - while the darker Dulok has grey accents.

Comics Spain vs Kenner Preschool

I recently had someone ask me about the Kenner preschool line that was made for the Ewoks cartoon series, so I thought I'd cover it for this blog as well. Both the Comics Spain Ewoks and the Kenner preschool Ewoks are all based on characters from the Ewoks cartoon series, though Kenner designed several of the characters a bit differently compared to their cartoon appearances. I don't own the whole preschool line, so I thought I'd show off a few figures I do own - notice how well they work with the Comics Spain figures. The scale is very similar, as well as the bright cartoon colors. In the first picture, we see the 'momma' Ewok known as Zephee, along with the Comics Spain Kneesaa. The second image shows Gwig, a baby / wokling. The final image is that of Baga, the Bordok.

Wicket: Disney / Star Tours variation

Not unlike Comics Spain, the Disney / Star Tours Wicket figure had a variation or running change to the deco. The original was altered in order to make the figure a bit more realistic by darkening the fur color(s) to match his cartoon appearance.

Wicket: Comics Spain vs Kenner

Many Star Wars collectors will be familiar with the Return of the Jedi Wicket, but the Kenner animated version of this character is harder to find. It is roughly the same size as the Comics Spain figure, but the sculpt is very different. I enjoy owning both versions of this character, and its debatable which version sports the better likeness - but the Comics Spain version certainly has better paint deco and detailing. While the Kenner animated version may appear more bland, the colors come straight from the cartoon, which makes him look a bit more accurate. The Comics Spain Wicket figures vary in color, but are all a bit too bright to match his appearance in the cartoon.

Comics Spain Oddities

Every once in awhile you'll bump into an oddity, whether it be an oddly painted error, a custom figure, or in this case a keychain. In the picture below, you'll see how a collector converted a Latara figure into a keychain - and while this was never released by Comics Spain, it certainly would have been an interesting idea.

Kez-Iban Comparison

Many Star Wars collectors will have seen the Kenner version of this character which is rather large (nearly 5 inches in height), in fact its about an inch taller than the Comics Spain version. I enjoy owning both versions of this character, and its debatable which version sports the better likeness - but the Comics Spain version certainly has better paint deco and detailing. While the color of the skin tone is nearly identical in both figures, the Comics Spain version uses a larger and more realistic color palette. Take the bandoleer / satchel for example - the Kenner version is solid blue, while the Comics Spain version is painted green, includes his medallion, and looks like the version that appeared in the show. Comics Spain also painted the belt, included the white stripes on his arms, and made his boots a different color than his skirt.