Hasbro’s Mighty Muggs series of cutesy action figures may not reach Kubricks levels of coolness (what does?), but I think they’re a step in the right direction for American toys.

Revealed at Toy Fair 2008, the series’ take on Lando Calrissian has to be its crowning achievement thus far. As a huge fan of all things Lando, I find it’s rare that recreations of the character capture even an ounce of his irresitible charm, something this one has in spades. Don’t stare too long, the eyebrows will catch you in their tractor beam.

My toy-obsessed friend Kyung (this guy) sent the above pic to me in an email entitled ‘Best Toy Ever’, and now we’re dead bent on adding it to our collections once it’s released this May. Check out more Star Wars Mighty Muggs from the Toy Fair here.