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. According to Hasbro, the vehicles from ''

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, who transforms into a TIE Advanced X1.

Critical reaction

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figures—which combine to create the ''

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''—the 23rd top toy released in the previous 10 years. In 2006, the toy was voted the #9 toy of the year by ''FamilyFun Magazine''.The Coveted FamilyFun Magazine Toy of the Year (T.O.Y.) Results are In: After 30,000 Hours of Toy Testing, Children Pick Their Favorites, Business Wire, October 3, 2006

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