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Review: Stormtrooper Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys
Today for review, we have the Stormtrooper Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys! The generic sixth scale is quite iconic to the franchise.
The Stormtrooper Figure is approximately 12 inch and includes over 30 points of articulations. He comes with various accessories including seven interchangeable gloved a pair of fists, relaxed palms, weapon gripped palms and one gesturing left palm.
The armor includes a belt with a leather holster, which you can fit either the blaster rifle or blaster pistol or both which are included. The figure also comes with a figure stand with Stormtrooper nameplate and Star Wars movie logo.
The armor is well captured and screen accurate, which is most impressive. The detailing and stitching are phenomenal and his holsters comes with magnetic strap. The Authentic feel and detailed is captured from Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope and its uncanny.
Overall, The Stormtrooper Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys is well worth the buy and highly recommended. You can order him at this link while supplies last. Photos courtesy of Brandon J
Review: Captain Han Solo Hoth Sixth Scale Figure by Sideshow Collectibles
Today, we take a look at the Sideshow Collectibles Captain Han Solo in Hoth Gear. His amazing screen accurate appearance is uncanny. Now we can relive the moments in “The Empire Strikes Back”. We finally get to look at the scruffy looking nerf herder we’ve grown attacked too.
Product Summary: On the run and with a price on his head, the intergalactic smuggler Han Solo joins the Rebel Alliance at their remote secret location on Hoth, Echo Base. Dressed for the planet’s notorious sub-zero climate, Solo is fitted in an authentically replicated brown quilted parka, complete with rank insignia and fur-trimmed hood. Two scarves, a cap and goggles frame the scoundrel’s lifelike portrait, which perfectly captures actor Harrison Ford in the role that made him a star. Though hiding and freezing on the wretched ice cube doesn’t sit well with the smuggler’s disposition, when Rebel Commander Luke Skywalker goes missing during a routine patrol, Solo has no choice but to leap onto the back of an ill-fated tauntaun and go out after him. Fully equipped with a blaster pistol, macrobinoculars, droid caller, and portable life scanner, he’s willing to risk everything on a rescue mission to find his friend and save the day.
Captain Han Solo‘s box is held by a magnet which you can flip the cover to reveal Han and his accessories. I was flabbergasted by the level of detail sculpted into this figure. Han’s face is very likeliness and even includes his scar and the mole on his chin. Two portraits are included, one with headgear and goggles and one without. The wash on his eyes captures the realism.
Captain Han Solo’s cold-weather fatigues are most impressive, the detailing and stitching are phenomenal. His iconic blue parka and his pants are not exactly a fit but slightly loose, thou its needed for articulation. The belts with buckles are detailed and his holsters comes with magnetic straps.
His sleeves has working pockets. Solo comes with the Prometheus body, DL-44 Blaster (Han Version), Two scarves, Binoculars with fabric strap, Life scanner with both retracted and extended antennae, Two part sculpted boots, Right trigger hand, Right c-grip hand, Right large c-grip hand, Right reach hand, Left fist, Left c-grip hand, Left large c-grip hand and Left reach hand.
A black support base with detachable Sculpted Snow environment Base Hugger hoth scene. Overall this is one amazing detailed figure and Captain Han Solo in Hoth Gear is well worth the buy and highly recommended.
You can order him at this link while supplies last. Photos courtesy of Brandon J.
Review: Sideshow Collectibles Commander Luke Skywalker in Hoth Gear
We finally have Sideshow Collectibles Commander Luke Skywalker in Hoth Gear. His amazing screen accurate appearance is uncanny. Now we can relive the moments in “The Empire Strikes Back”. Seeing how Mark Hamill realism into this amazing and well done 1/6 scale figure will blow your minds. Commander Luke Skywalker’s box is held by a magnet which you can flip the cover to reveal Luke and his accessories.
Luke Skywalker comes with 3 heads (The regular version comes with 2). The first head comes with headgear and fabric scarf and is really well sculpted, it catches his likeliness. The paint app on the skin is slightly dark, while on film he was lighter. The wash on his eyes captures the realism. The regular head has a sculpted hair and features a lot of his facial likeliness while missing his pre-scar from his accident.
The exclusive head is the ‘Wampa Attack’ with damaged headgear and fabric scarf which is well capture, again his skin paint app is slightly darker. Commander Skywaker’s cold-weather fatigues are most impressive, the detailing and stitching are phenomenal. His pants are not exactly a fit but slightly loose, thou its needed for articulation. The belts with buckles are detailed and his holsters comes with magnetic straps.
His sleeves has working pockets and details logo on his right side. His vest is slightly off color. Skywalker comes with the Prometheus body, DK-44 Blaster (Luke Version), Binoculars with fabric strap, Two part sculpted boots, Right trigger hand, Right c-grip hand, Right large c-grip hand, Right reach hand, Left fist, Left c-grip hand, Left large c-grip hand and Left reach hand. Ignited lightsaber and lightsaber hilt. A black support base with detachable hoth scene. Overall, the Collectibles Commander Luke Skywalker in Hoth Gear is well worth the buy and highly recommendeded.
You can order him at this link while supplies last. photos courtesy of Brandon J.
Star Wars Rebels Finds in NYC
While out shopping today I was able to score a ton of new Rebels figures. At $11.49 each they were not cheap, but that is NYC for ya, check out my haul below:
Review: Bomb Squad Clone Trooper Figure by Sideshow Collectibles
Sideshow Collectibles brings us the Bomb Squad Clone Trooper from The Clone Wars, and yet again Sideshow has yet done it again . He’s definitely a must have. Clone ordnance specialists, was featured in Season one “Blue Shadow Virus” and “Mystery of a Thousand Moons”, also known as the bomb squad troopers. These troopers were trained in ordnance disarmament and disposal and they were led by Jedi Generals Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker.
The Bomb Squad box is held by a magnet which you can flip the cover and reveal the Clone. A fully articulated body with full clone armor with his weathered full body armor with Ordnance Specialist Marking Deco. He comes with thirteen interchangeable hands, standing pose feet, action pose feet, Two Virus Bombs with extending Blue Shadow Virus Canisters, DC-15S blaster carbine, DC-15A Blaster Rifle with Optional Spear Attachment, white ‘Star Wars’ with Ordnance Specialist logo base, Detailed Phase I Helmet, Backpack with Fabric Cover, Fully Articulated Trooper Body with over 40 plus points of articulation, and Themed base with Ordnance Designation Artwork.
His armor has the worn details and weathered features on various parts of his armor showing his battle look. His under-suit is the generic elastic body glove used on most clones. He’s really articulated with his armor on enabling him to be posed in almost any position without much restrictions. The bright orange paint deco is rich in color and captures the look from The Clone Wars show. He also has a multi componant back pack which features adjustable straps, and magnetic harness, a fabric cover an an additional Ordnance Specialist Marking. His Two Virus Bombs has the decals mistakenly inverted and misplaced during manufacturing.
Overall, the Bomb Squad Clone Trooper is well worth the buy and highly recommended if you love Clone Troopers. You can order him at this link while supplies last.
Review: Savage Opress Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectibles
Hello ladies and gents, here is my review on the “Savage Opress Premium Format Figure” by Sideshow Collectibles.
Savage Opress was an honorable warrior and created by Mother Talzin for Asajj Ventress and trained by Count Dooku as his secret apprentice. Grasping the details from his appearance in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Sideshow Collectibles truly did a phenomenal job. You have the amazing Design and Development Team who had worked on this premium format figure, you got Walter O’Neal (Design), David Igo (Design), Joe Jung (Sculpt), Pascual Wawoe (Sculpt), Mireya Romo-Bowen (Paint), and Gidget Earle (Costume).
When Star Wars: The Clone Wars season 3 came out, Dave Filoni and the team had introduced a new villain called, “Savage Opress”. Sideshow Development team really Crafted such a detailed figure in the quarter scale. He stands about 22 inches tall holding his double-bladed lightsaber with a glowing light-up base.
The head sculpt is well captured with immense detailed and the paint application done right. He has a brushed metal feel to his armor. Savage bears his ceremonial tattoos of his Nightbrother clan, with a fitted tailored fabric costume and tortuous armor that was sculpted. Sideshow artisans really brings this assassin to life with such realism
The Savage Opress statue is currently available for purchase directly from Sideshow Collectibles at this link
Review: Star Wars Revoltech C-3PO
Japanese toy maker Kaiyodo has finally released there C-3PO. Kaiyodo is well known for Revoltech. They’ve previously announced that C-3PO will be the 3rd release following R2-D2 in March 2015. I was really excited and looking forward to getting Kaiyodo “Star Wars”. C-3PO isn’t really movie accurate although he is pretty detailed. He has about 14 points of articulation and stands about 6″ inches tall. He’s pretty light and not so heavy, made of plastic parts. He comes with MSE-6 series fixing Droid, Optional hands x2, Stand base and Round base. While having 14 points of articulation he uses 12.
Threepio’s advanced articulation and pose ability allow for perfectly capture the expression of his personality. The paint application captures his likeness based off The Empire Strikes Back. The black Weathered wash on the lining gives it a more detailed look. He was released this month and can be found in many online stores. Overall, C-3PO is a great figure released by Kaiyodo. Look for his counter part R2-D2 to be released in March 2015
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Review: SSC Star Wars Captain Rex Phase 2
Being a big fan of the Clone Wars, Sideshow has yet done it again . He’s definitely a must have. Unfortunately Captain Rex wasn’t in the movies but is the main character in The Clone Wars.
His box is held by a magnet which you can flip the cover and reveal the figure. A fully articulated armored body, full body armor with customized chest piece, detailed Captain Rex Phase II hybrid helmet sculpt, detailed Captain Rex portrait, pauldron with chest pouch, belt with holsters, fabric kama skirt, thirteen interchangeable hands, standing pose feet, action pose feet, droid popper, Two DC-17 hand blasters, DC-15S blaster carbine, black ‘Star Wars’ logo base and if you got the exclusive version, it also has the Sideshow Exclusive Captain Rex Display base (see below)
His helmet is a hybrid of Phase 1 & 2 with a more Mandalorian feel. The 501st legion paint scheme is very well captured with immense details. You can also see the Tally marks and blue jaig eyes with such accuracy. His rangefinder also moves up and down.
His armor has the worn details and tally marks featured on various parts of his armor showing his battle wins. The Kama is made of soft fabric giving it a realistic look. The jet-pack stays on his back via magnets inside which holds it on place pretty well. His under-suit is very well made, it captures the look of the Clone troopers look from the movie AOTC. He’s really articulated with his armor on enabling him to be posed in almost any position without much restrictions.
Overall Captain Rex Phase II is well worth the buy and highly recommended if you love Clone Troopers. You can order him at this link while supplies last.
Review: Samurai Darth Vader from Bandai
I was quite excited with the ToyFair release of Bandai’s Samurai Darth Vader. At first glance I wasn’t so skeptical about if I would probably buy it. I’ve been on the path where I buy a something at times and feel, I might not like it but opening the box made me feel this is well worth it. His head sculpt is absolutly stunning with fantastic detail all over. Sadly he has no bicep articution. There is quite more articulation in his shoulders for more movement. His bicept articulation allows for more range flow compared to DC universe and Marvel Legends.
Samurai Vader comes with an ignited Lightsaber and a hilt to display on his belt, similar to the Vintage collection Jedi’s with the extra hilt for display. His ignited lightsaber is translucent with a slight red gradient on top while bottom is translucent. He comes with four sets of hands, closed fists, open hands, grasping hands and force chose hands. He stands at 7 and a half inches tall and is not compatible with The black series 6 inch. He fits more for NECA.
Overall he has a ton of detail and articulation but not easy to pose in positions you’ed like. I find that slightly upsetting. He’s pretty pricey but worth the money.
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