Even though I don't own this figure, the only thing I can see that might make this a special release is, that it is supposed to be a Kirk in his "Where No Man Has Gone Before" uniform. Unless I'm wrong, this would be the first individually carded version of this figure. While the collar is correct, the shirt COLOR appears to be off, and at the least 2 of the accessories are incorrect. This pistol and communicator should be as seen in the Dilithium Collection 2pk Kirk and Spock set. I would say this is probably a must have for the die hard completest collectors out there. However, if you are more of a hobbyist/film fan type collector, you could probably pass this up. There are other version of Kirk with more distinct differences that might interest you.
It surprises me to know there's a Pistol figure. I always thought that, before An Extremely Goofy Movie, all Goof Troop toys were limited to Goofy, Pete, Max and PJ.
Hello MCollector... Not looking to start a fight, but what are you talking about? No one can claim it in their collection- it definitely does not exist. It is widely known that this was a cancelled figure.
As stated in the comments for the Majestic Studios (first) version of this figure, the biggest change to it was the addition of the missing chain-mail skirt. That was something that many reviewers had noted as needing to be fixed. Overall these figures were well done, to bad the rest of the line was not released.
There were actually two (2) versions of this figure produced. The major difference I can see is, that on the Amok Time re-release figure, it has the chain-mail skirt piece that was missing on the first (Majestic Studios) release. Other than that, the only other difference I know of is that the box art was changed slightly. From what I've read, there were plenty of flaws in the packaging so this aspect is not a big deal. While these figures are not perfect, they are very nicely done and the prototypes, for the unreleased 2nd wave,that were shown in the 2008 New York Toy Fair made old school fans drool. This line would have been one of the most comprehensive, best detailed, and highest quality production action figures to represent the Original BSG Series, ever! Oh, what could have been.