Star Wars Imperial Assault Tank (aka Alvis Stormer AFV)

[tmanthegreat]

Well, we finally have an Alvis Stormer armored vehicle in 1/18 scale, sort of

Anyways, I thought the Star Wars and sci-fi fans might enjoy this in case they weren’t already aware. Hasbro recent releases the latest vehicle in their Star Wars Vintage Collection line - the Imperial Combat Assault Tank (TX-225 Occupier) featured in the film, Rogue One. For the film, they used a modified British Alvis Stormer AFV as the basis for the Assault Tank. The toy is almost more of a model than a toy and is just as well detailed and functional as the best of our 1/18 armored vehicles. Lots of working features and accessories, including a fully detailed interior. Unfortunately it doesn’t come with a figure, so I had to improvise. Really an awesome Star Wars Toy/Model if you’re into this type of thing. I could see this vehicle fitting in equally as well with the GI Joe figure line or even Acid Rain or Aliens lines.

Here are some photos. Enjoy

[Winterstar]

How removable are those side cannons?

[tmanthegreat]

The side cannons were separate parts from the main body and could just be pulled out.

[TOOL]

A great offering from the Hasbro line. I imagine I will be grabbing one even with the extra $$ it costs. Can't believe it didn't come with a figure. I did see the Rogue One 4 packs at a Tuesday Morning store that included the Tank Driver for $10 FYI.

[tmanthegreat]

The Imperial Assault Tank is definitely worth the extra cash - it’s one of the most detailed and realistic Star Wars vehicles made to date! I got one of those four pack sets, but just didn’t like the way the 5-POA figure fit in the vehicle... The 2nd wave of the Vintage Series figures that is due sometime this fall has a 3.75” Imperial tank driver figure that will be fully articulated. I’ve got several on preorder from Entertainment Earth and those figures will likely show up at mass retail as well.