Star Wars Power of the Jedi Jek Porkins X-Wing Pilot Action Figure

Once a free trader on Bestine IV, Jek joined the Rebel Alliance after his homeworld was conquered by the Empire. He quickly became known as one of the Alliance's most skilled pilots. When he attacked the Death Star during the Battle of Yavin, his comm-unit designation was Red Six. Did George Lucas really name a corpulent X-wing fighter pilot “Porkins”? We bet that if Star Wars was made now that we would never see a character named Jek Porkins (X-wing Pilot) in the film. Then again, who knows anymore? Political correctness issues aside, Jek Porkins (X-wing Pilot) may have been one of the biggest surprises in the entire Power Of The Jedi line. With so many other pilots seen during the Battle Of Yavin and with more screen time and speaking lines than Porkins, it really is a blessing to see him get made as an action figure by Hasbro so early in the line, especially when there are so many other long-awaited figures that have been brushed to the side in order to make him. Jek Porkins (X-wing Pilot) brings a new body type to the X-wing pilot as we know it. He is a heavyset character that sacrificed his life for the freedom of all and was a hero in the Rebel Alliance. His short lived role in the Battle of Yavin was marked by bravery and determination, characteristic that Hasbro has etched well into the action figure. Jek Porkins (X-wing Pilot) is a well made action figure, but perhaps Hasbro became a little too generous with packing the weight on him. But we love him all the same. And so should you.