The Tusken Raiders, also known as Sand People, are a nomadic species who roam the Jundland Wastes on Tatooine. Their name has its origin in their first attack on a human settlement at Fort Tusken. Tusken Raiders train banthas to serve as mounts, and they always ride in single file to hide their numbers. Banthas also have deep spiritual significance to the Tusken Raiders: Each individual works with the same bantha for his entire life. If the bantha dies, its rider wanders the desert alone. Only if the bantha’s spirit deems him worthy will he befriend a new bantha in the wilderness. Otherwise, he dies alone in the sands. Likewise, if a bantha’s rider dies, the bantha is turned loose into the Dune Sea.
The Tusken Raider on Bantha packs some impressive abilities. First, the Tusken Raider himself carries a powerful handcrafted slugthrower rifle, his exceptional hunting skills represented by the Sniper ability. When charging, a bantha’s mass is equally impressive, allowing it to ram its target using its Momentum ability. Even without moving, the bantha can rear up and inflict devastating crushing blows against adjacent foes with its Mighty Swing. Given this figure’s Huge size, impressive damage, and toughness, the Tusken Raider on Bantha can completely dominate a melee environment while still having the ability to engage at range. As a Fringe character with a mid-range cost, this figure can find a place in almost any squad.