Geek Fetish: Super Shogun Stormtrooper

Saturday, June 12th will be a happy day for fans of Star Wars and Jumbo Machinders alike when Super7 releases their Super Shogun Stormtrooper. We’re not sure how the pop culture taste makers came up with this genius mash-up of two beloved genres, but kudos to them for not just having the inspiration, but somehow figuring out all the licensing, manufacturing and other logistic hurdles. The Star Wars Stormtrooper Super Shogun stands a whopping 24 inches tall, and includes all of the features that you would expect from an authentic Jumbo: free rotating wheels on the bottom of his feet, and a spring-loaded Rocket Punch firing fist! Utilizing the same techniques implemented by Japanese toy manufacturers in the 1970s, the Super Shogun is constructed from durable, blow-molded polyethylene with a painted vinyl helmet. The figure is articulated at the neck and shoulders, and includes a removable, highly-detailed BlasTech E-11 laser blaster. The blaster even features a posable stock that unfolds from below the barrel. The one downside? The Super Shogun Stormtrooper costs a whopping $299! U.S. dollars. Seriously. But, for hardcore collectors and fans, we imagine that will be a small price to pay to satisfy the love they feel when they lay eyes on this creation. Check it out online at Super7’s Super Shogun Stormrooper site: http://starwars.super7store.com Excelsior!