Ultimate Star Wars Minifig Challenge

[captaintau]

I declare the winner of match three to be Kit Fisto.

The next match comes from inside a battered Sandcrawler on Tattooine. Featuring one of its denizens, a JAWA. And his opponent, also originally from Tattooine, from the Ultimate Space Battle set and soon to be inductee onto the Jedi Council, ANAKIN SKYWALKER

Round 1. Match 4. A Jawa vs. Anakin Skywalker

[PocasNuckie]

Hum, hard one to decide ...

I think, one day, Anakin will be walking around in the sands of Tatooine, he will be so distracted and busy whinning about how powerful he is, and how Obi Wan is holding him back, that the Jawa will come and smash Ani under his Sandcrawler (yes, you can see how distracted he was not to notice such big thing).

Jawa wins.

Pocas

[Piranha]

Hmm lets see here is what would happen

Anakin is blinded by the cuteness of the lego jawa

Then the jawa pulls out a little shocker device and poke shocks anakin

Unluckily that makes him angry

He pulls out his lightsaber and like in LSW2 the jawa trys to run but is instantly cut in half by anakin

The end :-D

Piranha

[captaintau]

I think, one day, Anakin will be walking around in the sands of Tatooine, he will be so distracted and busy whinning about how powerful he is, and how Obi Wan is holding him back, that the Jawa will come and smash Ani under his Sandcrawler (yes, you can see how distracted he was not to notice such big thing).

Jawa wins.

Now this I like. :-D

I'm less imaginative/sarcastic/fascetious/funny.

Anakin kills Jawa. The end.

BTW, because I'm impatient I'm drawing out one night ahead of where we're currently at. I stress its Random (I'm using Random.org). Tomorrow night's match will be the most interesting yet. No Jedi or Sith involved.

[Corvus]

Anakin vs a Jawa?

Powerful Jedi vs a short little ragbag... One slice of a lightsaber to the Jawa is an instant kyr'am (that's Mando'a. It means 'death'). In other words, the poor jawa doesn't stand a chance!

[PocasNuckie]

Now this I like. :-D

I'm less imaginative/sarcastic/fascetious/funny.

Anakin kills Jawa. The end.

BTW, because I'm impatient I'm drawing out one night ahead of where we're currently at. I stress its Random (I'm using Random.org). Tomorrow night's match will be the most interesting yet. No Jedi or Sith involved.

Thanks.

I'm trying not to be to obvious in my choice, and instead using a bit of sarcasm (involved in a good story) to make the weaker guy win. I think that makes this game a lot more fun.

Cheers,

Pocas

[Wout]

I vote for the Jawa, not because anakin fig is that bad, but grown-up Anni was sometimes a big whiner in Episode 3.

[trooperdavinfelth]

One comment on PN's comment: Nautolans do not have lekku; lekku are only found on Twi'leks, and on them, it houses a part of their brain. So grabbing a Twi'lek forcefully by the lekku will more often than not incapacitate him. But every Nautolan has 14 head-tails; they are used to detect the thoughts of others, and are best used underwater; hence Master Fisto's undersea effectiveness exploited in the Clone Wars animated series. The Jawa would fry Anakin's saber with his electric gun, and then Anakin would Force Push him against the wall and do whatever an unarmed Jedi would do to a Jawa he has to kill.

[captaintau]

Pretty clear cut: winner is Anakin. More from him very soon.

The next match comes to you again from the Endor Jungle. Featuring this time, from the Speeder Bikes on Endor set, an Imperial Scout Trooper. And his opponent, fresh from the Imperial Start Destroyer near the first Death Star, an Imperial Storm Trooper.

Now this should be really interesting.

Round 1. Match 5. Speeder Bikes at Endor Scout Trooper vs. ISD Storm Trooper

[PocasNuckie]

1 for the Scout Trooper!

Pocas

[trooperdavinfelth]

The Scout Trooper is trained in using his surroundings for his benefit, while the Storm Trooper is a better foot soldier who is used to being in ranks or in enclosed places like ISD or Death Star hallways. So the Stormie can easily blast the Scout, although the Scout might be able to dive/dodge away and pull a fast one on the ground. I say Scout Trooper because his survival skills put him one step up. I understand the Stormie has better shooting skills and could easily hit him; misses are what he never gets, but miss or no, the Scout can easily dive then blast him from the ground.

[captaintau]

Remember that these minfigs are from specific sets. Being based on the ISD, the Stormie has access to greater weapon options. As well as his "loudpseaker" blaster", he's also got "TV camera" rifles.

This said, firepower is only one element and the Scoutie will have better training and will be more familiar with his environment. He's also recieved more evolved training (two episodes in time worth).

My guess is Scoutie will nearly get hit by blaster or rifle bolts several times, but will ultimately sneak up on Stormie all jungle-Ninja-like and choke him out for the win.

[Wout]

I vote for the stormtrooper, I like their suits more. The scouttrooper is not so special for me.

[captaintau]

Scout Trooper wins a close-fought match on the basis of his tactical skill.

The next match takes place on a Star Destroyer, possibly the Executor, I'm not sure. First, the famed Bounter Hunter, DENGAR. And his opponent, from the deserts of Tattooine, a ten year old fresh from building his Podracer, ANAKIN SKYWALKER (from Anakin's Podracer)

Round 1. Match 6. Dengar vs. Anakin (from Anakin's Podracer)

[Piranha]

Lets see Dengar pulls out a blaster and shoots little anakin

The end :-D

Anakin has no way to defend himself and Dengar is a ruthless bounty hunter

Piranha

[xbloodyfangs]

I whole-heartedly concur! :)

[trooperdavinfelth]

Dengar says, 'Hey, kid! You want to see me blast a womp rat at 50 kilo? Anakin watches excitedly as Dengar readies his carbine, but then Dengar's carbine fires, and no womp rats were killed in the duel. Unless Anakin is a womp rat. I.E, Dengar wins.

[captaintau]

In theory its simple - Dengar is ruthless effective bounty hunter and Anakin is a 10 year old kid. Dengar wins hands down. However...

1. Anakin already has tried and proven Force abilities, particularly in being able to see into the future. He also has a rudimentary sense of good/bad. I think he'd see Dengar's intent and maybe even method coming. Furthermore, we've seen his potential for anger (when he gets older) and his determination.

2. Dengar is right-handed, yet the minifig is obviously a b it dumb with weaing his weapon slung for left-handed draw. This will slow him down considerably.

I think Anakin will foresee Dengar's attack and use his ten-year-old's wits to evade, befuddle and ultimate defeat Dengar. Unfortunately this brush with a Bounty Hunter will spur him to become one in order to kill Watto and free his mother from slavery, thus taking his destiny in a whole new direction, possibly meaning he never becomes a Sith but certainly making him one of the most feared and mercillous men in the galaxy, even without Jedi / Sith training. Maybe he'd even be recruited as an Emperor's Hand and kill Darth Tyranus and Mara Jade, eventually usurping Darth Sidious. I dunno

I reckon Anakin wins.

[trooperdavinfelth]

Interesting theory, cap'n tau, but please tell me how he actually kills Dengar.

[captaintau]

Trooper, I never thought in that much deatil. I reckon he kills Dengar, The exact details of method are irrelevent or any recordings of the event are subsequently destroyed by Bounter-Hunter-Anakin.

Anyway, it seems Dengar gets the vote. He progressed to the next round.

You next match comes from the throne room of the Death Star II. Introducing first in the millitary-grey corner, soon to be Jedi Knight, Luke Skywalker (from Final Duel). And his opponent, already a Jedi Knight, though from a more peaceful era, standing in the ocean-grey corner and having landed by Republic Gunship, Jedi Jimmy

Round 1. Match 7. Luke (Final Duel) vs. Jedi Jimmy

[jifel]

jedi jimmy is an expierienced master while luke is the equivelant of a padawan, so jedi jimmy

[captaintau]

I was expecting lots of votes for Luke. However

- Luke hasn't actually recieved any tuition on lightsaber combat. Since the emergence of Darth Maul, all Jedi have been.

- Luke only really wins over DV and DS by necessity for the safety of the galaxy. Jimmy is (we assume) a competence, capable Jedi Knight

- Luke is very strong in the Force, yet is really quite new to it. Ten years hence, he'd kick Jimmy's big behind no worries. At the moment, though, Jimmy is polished and ready.

I say Jimmy wins

[Hinckley]

I was expecting lots of votes for Luke. However

- Luke hasn't actually recieved any tuition on lightsaber combat. Since the emergence of Darth Maul, all Jedi have been.

- Luke only really wins over DV and DS by necessity for the safety of the galaxy. Jimmy is (we assume) a competence, capable Jedi Knight

- Luke is very strong in the Force, yet is really quite new to it. Ten years hence, he'd kick Jimmy's big behind no worries. At the moment, though, Jimmy is polished and ready.

I say Jimmy wins

I concur with that assessment because Jedi Jimmy is the eternal optimist...Luke is crabby and whiny. Jedi Jimmy wins on sheer positive attitude.

[Grand Moff Viceroy]

But Jedi Jimmy isn't flesh- :-P toned!!

[trooperdavinfelth]

But Jedi Jimmy isn't flesh- :-P toned!!

Nor is Luke! But I vote Jedi Jimmy.