Alex Carter
Attention all Star Wars enthusiasts! The unveiling of a colossal, accurately scaled HasLab Mos Eisley cantina display for action figures is creating a buzz. Measuring a whopping 32″ by 19″, it’s a sight to behold. But wait, there’s more! For the die-hard, seasoned collectors, there’s even bigger news.
For the longest time, we were led to believe that the Tonnika sisters, the twin human females who made a fleeting appearance in the original Star Wars, were strictly off-limits for action figures. Hasbro has always been secretive about what is or isn’t permissible and the reasons behind it. The general assumption was that the actresses hadn’t signed any contract allowing the use of their likeness. Given the scarcity of female characters in the original trilogy, this felt like a significant loss.
Gin and Tonnikas
Whatever the reason behind the ban, it’s now a thing of the past. The package will now include Wuher the bartender, Brea and Senni Tonnika. Hasbro has made it clear that they come on exclusive cards, hinting at their availability in some other form later on.
The cantina itself is available in two versions — an open diorama for those who want a clear view of the interior from their shelf, and a deluxe edition for an extra $100 that comes with a fourth wall to encase the entire setup. While there’s no roof, allowing a top view, there’s also no floor, a common issue with many recent Hasbro playsets and dioramas.
Of course, there are stretch tiers. If enough additional crowdfund backers sign up for either version, the package could include newly sculpted figures of Greedo, four-armed gas-mask wearer Nabrun Leids, and wolfman Arleil Schous. For those fans who might be puzzled, there were two cantina wolfmen: Lak Sivrak, who previously had a figure, and Arleil Schous. Both used the same Rick Baker werewolf Halloween mask, but Baker modified the one for Schous to make it distinct and more monstrous. George Lucas was never a fan of either due to their use of that pre-existing base design and removed them as much as he could in the Special Editions.
The cantina requires 8,000 backers (for either version) in the next 30 days, costing $400 for the basic or $500 for the deluxe set. At 11,000, 14,000, and 17,000 the preorder includes the extra figures, but you get the Tonnikas and Wuher regardless.
There’s a plethora of images to explore below, including the custom sticker sheet that features wanted posters and graffiti.
