Sideshow's Ahsoka Tano Premium Format Statue Is A Jedi Masterpiece [Exclusive]

Back in June we took a detailed look at The Mandalorian and Grogu Premium Format Statue from Sideshow Collectibles, and this month we're looking at one of that pair's biggest allies: Ahsoka Tano. The ex-Jedi Padawan of Anakin Skywalker (nicknamed "Snips") is back in action with an incredible Premium Format Statue from Sideshow that captures the essence of the character and then some. 

Retailing for $585, we've been given the opportunity to unbox the Exclusive version of the piece which comes with a must-have accessory: Ahsoka's bird companion Morai. It's hard to imagine this statue without Morai, and we think you'll feel the same way once you see her alongside the Jedi warrior. The Collector Edition sans Morai retails for $565, so it behooves all fans to act fast to grab the exclusive before it's gobbled up. Check out our detailed unboxing below, with special thanks to the folks at Cifarra in Brooklyn, New York for hosting the studio shoot.

The packaging here is precisely what we've come to expect from Sideshow, with form-fitted styrofoam and individual bags to prevent wear-and-tear. What's different is the introduction of plastic casing for the two arm pieces, the kind you might be used to seeing in standard action figures. Use of the plastic seems like a no-brainer, as the two white lightsabers Ahsoka wields seem exceedingly breakable, and it will be interesting to see if the company employs this type of protection on future pieces. 

Here is a small but important detail that shows why Sideshow is a cut above the rest. There are three extra sections of rock formation that attach to the base which all look somewhat similar, so the designers color coded each magnetic key/keyhole (blue, orange, and black, respectively) so there is absolutely no mystery where each one goes. It's an easy, intuitive system that turns what could have been a nightmare of mismatched keyholes into child's play. 

Her head is arguably the most complex and delicate item in the box, and is about the size of a person's hand. The polystone portrait's head tails (known as lekku) are stronger than they look, and you gotta love the minute delineation between the white facial pigments — a hallmark of the Togruta race — and her orange skin. We must give a shout-out to Chie Izuma for her exquisite paint work on this piece, especially the highly-expressive eyes and subtle facial tones. 

It's no secret that Sideshow goes to great lengths to make sure the view from the back of a sculpture is just as detailed as the front. In this case, if you wanted to display Ahsoka adjacent to another statue for dramatic effect — like, say, this 25" tall Darth Vader Premium Format piece — you could absolutely pull it off. 

Part of the joy of Sideshow's Ahsoka statue is the variety of the pose. It could have easily been the character simply holding her two post-Clone Wars white lightsabers at her side in an attack pose, but here we get her in a more defensive posture utilizing her trademark reverse-hold on the blades. The scratches in her armor are nice touches as well. 

Ahsoka's boots are just as well-executed as the rest of the figure, with small wrinkles in the bend of the footwear. The same wear-and-tear on these boots gives the overall outfit a uniform look, and the key in her foot fits easily into the base. 

A female of the bird-like species known as convor, Morai was the companion of Mortis god The Daughter before she died, then later watched over Ahsoka (as seen in "The Clone Wars"). Morai later appeared in several episodes of "Star Wars Rebels" including "Twilight of the Apprentice," and even snuck her way into "The Mandalorian." The bird has a strong, mysterious connection to both Ahsoka and the Force itself, and serves as a key accessory piece to this Exclusive version of the statue. 

Since Morai's animated appearances on "Clone Wars" and "Rebels" have been very stylized (as is the aesthetic of those shows), this statue provides an opportunity to add a new dimension of realism to the character while still maintaining a heightened edge. The eyes are just a wee-bit larger, and the fur more pronounced. All the chubby, owl-like qualities of the creature that make it so visually appealing remain intact. Sideshow could have simply added a smaller accessory or an extra Ahsoka portrait for the exclusive version of this statue, but they went above-and-beyond by adding an additional character that could stand alone as its own separate statue.