Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,360: Guard Droid (with STAP, ActionVerse)

GUARD DROID & Mercenary STAP ActionVerse Target Exclusive Vehicle Item No.: Asst. E7763 No. F9798 Number: n/a Includes: 2-part green display base, cape, STAP vehicle, two red rockets Action Feature: Blaster fits in holster Retail: $21.99 Availability: April 2024 Appearances: The Mandalorian and Grogu Bio: -1 series mercenary sentry droids were a variant of B1-series battle droid that existed in the galaxy by the early New Republic Era. (Stolen from Wookieepedia.) Image: Adam's photo lab. Availability: Click here to buy it at eBay now! Commentary: Not planned for the 3 3/4-inch collector lines (as far as I know), this Guard Droid was something I saw at Target and planned to skip. Heck, the whole line is something I planned to skip because I wasn't in the mood for yet another new scale... but I'll buy a clearance vehicle for 66.66% off. This is a particularly interesting piece in light of the history of this toy line, because back in 1998 we got an Episode I sneak preview STAP with…