From Wookieepedia :
Wooof was a Kadas'sa'Nikto who served the Hutt crime lord Jabba Desilijic Tiure. Having previously worked as a smuggler, the Nikto was placed in charge of the fleet of skiffs Jabba kept at his palace on the planet Tatooine as well as the crime lord's sail barge Khetanna.[4] Wooof was present in Jabba's throne room when the Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker arrived to try and negotiate the release of his friend Han Solo. The Nikto later traveled on board Khetanna to the Great Pit of Carkoon to witness Skywalker, Solo and the Wookiee Chewbacca's execution, but was killed by Skywalker's lightsaber after the Jedi broke free.
It was a day in Jul 2013 at Metro Paragon when Wooof and me met. He on the pegs, me, amazed at the sculpting and how for the first time a soft good looks so naturally drab on a 3.75" figure. He was on clearance and there were 2 of it. Promptly took both though the cardback wasn't in the most pristine condition. It turn out to be one my best toy purchase.
2013 was a quiet year for Star Wars merchandise. Revenge of the Sith (ROTS) was 8 years ago and The Force Awaken (TFA) will only screen in another 2 years time. Good figures like this has not capture any interest. I have my fair share of misses of which the figures today are much sought after. Win some, lose some.
Break out one of it to eagerly check the figure out. I was literally blown away first and foremost for the sculpting on the head. The detail in the tiny noggin is mind boggling. The amount of articulation points are also steps ahead of its time.
Woof came with a blaster pistol - which can be holstered sculpted on the left side of the waist - and a Vibro Axe/Staff. The bandolier is a separate piece slung across the body and finally, a removable "Helmet" (looks more like a leather cap though).
The attention to detail and the accessories layout seem to suggest Hasbro was obviously targeting on adult collectors.
Sculpting - 5/5
Headsculpt alone is enough to award a full score to this category. Hands are also sculpted to scale and there is even finger nails.
Legs are looking really believable that it is binded by straps of cloth. Overall there is nothing bad to flag up about for this excellent figure.
Headsculpt alone is enough to award a full score to this category. Hands are also sculpted to scale and there is even finger nails.
Legs are looking really believable that it is binded by straps of cloth. Overall there is nothing bad to flag up about for this excellent figure.
Painting - 4/5
A good paint job can ascentuate a good sculpt. And we are seeing it proven here with Wooof. It looks like some sand yellow dry brushing has been done on the head sculpt bringing out the textured skin. Also noticeable some wash and dry brushing on the legs. Finger nails were painted black as well. Very well thought out painting - on these parts.
If only the jacket is also painted, or at least weathered, this figure is on its road to become one of the greatest. A missed opportunity.
Anyway, one need to be realistic for a mass produce toy and this is as good as it can get - in 2013.
A good paint job can ascentuate a good sculpt. And we are seeing it proven here with Wooof. It looks like some sand yellow dry brushing has been done on the head sculpt bringing out the textured skin. Also noticeable some wash and dry brushing on the legs. Finger nails were painted black as well. Very well thought out painting - on these parts.
If only the jacket is also painted, or at least weathered, this figure is on its road to become one of the greatest. A missed opportunity.
Anyway, one need to be realistic for a mass produce toy and this is as good as it can get - in 2013.
Articulation - 4/5
Earlier I mentioned about the "amount of articulation points" are a plus and it is. However the movement is not exactly move and I find it quite restrictive and tight. Probably due to the soft plastic (vinyl?) material of this figure, it is hard to lock a position without having a point "spring-back" a little.
It takes time and patience to achieve a desirable pose. It still rake up a 4 pointer for a fact that it has (at least) 14 points of articulation. And also a huge plus for a ball jointed head post.
Accessories - 5/5
This is an easy category to grade. Wooof came with what it should. It has a blaster holder so it need to have a blaster, which it does.
It's leather Helm can be sculpted onto the head but instead, this one came lose as a separate piece and it fits well onto the head. An added effort there for sure.
He has a Vibro Staff as a primary weapon and with added paint to add details.
A "it have what it have" category and full score here.
TVC Wooof is rare these days and it can fetch a pretty good penny. But if there is one out there with a sane price, do pick it up and put it on a skiff or something and display it.
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