Bet you haven't found this guy yet!
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>>5274080
>>5288734
Ugly as shit! I hate colored stormtroopers. Keep that shit in the prequels.
>>5288734
That's because he's not out yet. Hasbro announced that he wont be out in time for the Battlefront release.
I bought him today at walmart, he's a walmart exclusive and has double jointed elbows.
How are the bandai model kit stormtroopers? I just noticed they're about cheap enough that I could pick up 3 or 4 of them, but can they pose well? For reference, the only stormtrooper I've handled is the black series one, which I was very disappointed in.
>>5288849
!!!
you're not pulling my leg anon?
thank fuck
>>5288860
Better than black series, get them if you can build a model.
>go to local retailers
>one of them has the snowtrooper
>for a 1.25 of the average black series figures' price
>also, a literal army of that faggot red iron man
Well, fuck you too.
How long until the normal Snowtrooper hits retail?
>>5288734
So whats the best way to buy this guy, other than in Walmart?
>>5288838
And yet it's out anyway
Figuarts Kylo Ren is back up on amiami for anyone who wants him.
fuck sakes, the right bicep swivel didn't turn, it freaking tore off and the arm fell off when I was first posing it, I KNEW that arm felt loose...
anyone know how to make it look like a lightsaber dismemberment if I can't replace him? (until I can get another one somehow)
>>5288746
Fuck you. It looks awesome, you crybaby OT bitch.
>>5288909
>figure I want is on sale
>comes with exclusive removable pauldron
>fuck you
Are you re tarded?
>>5289054
And yet nobody has found it...hmm
>bullsh it
>>5288860
Where are you buying them out of curiosity?
>>5289127
I found 4 in a store last night. They're out, just in a very limited amount of stores atm
>>5289156
>obviously faked with a picture of a stolen ebay version, they can't possibly be out yet.
Have there been customs using the stormtrooper body with a new arm? I was considering replacing the arm if I can't find another stormtrooper with something different, like a cheap marvel legends arm (head too if possible.)
Mainly asking because I am concerned that trying to do this without awareness of the internals would result in a complicated job because of differing shapes for shoulder joints in the upper torso.
Also am interested in potential donors if anyone has ideas.
>>5288860
They're great.
>>5289202
That is I'll nteresting, I have never once seen a cracked open stormtrooper torso or any 6" black series... not even jedi, which you'd think at least head swaps on obiwan would work for new jedi customs...
>>5289127
Swallow dicks
>>5289206
Well look at that. Someone who actually posed these right so they don't look like they're shrugging.
>>5289083
Tfw banned from amiami after I don't pay this order.
>wanting anything from EA's Battlefront
>>5289611
I'd wager people just want to buy them for some variety in their troops.
Hell, I'm not even a big SW fan, but I still like to buy the generic rank-and-file Stormtroopers/Clone Troopers
>>5289625
Yeah, I just like repaints and exclusives, haven't even gotten the game. Have to pick up an Emperor now though, since he's who the Shock Troopers guard.
>>5289206
>no Ep.3 Trooper
Other than that nice posing, and kudos for getting the sandtrooper.
Do good ARC or Dark Troopers exist yet?
Found a few today!!! Not as hard to find as those SW fags make it out to be.
>>5289670
Ah, fake Greg, welcome to the party.
20 POA FUCKING STORMTROOPER. HASBRO CAN LIVE!!!
Thanks! Forgot to smear shit on my fingers.
>>5289670
>fingerless gloves
Please Kill yourself.
>>5289696
>>5289698
bazinga
>>5289122
>Are you re tarded?
I already have a hard time paying for Black Series figures, even if I like the new designs, because they have really bad QC. Those things don't cost 30 dollars, much less the extra 15 they were asking for.
I'm going to throw away the exclusive pauldron anyways, why should I pay extra for something I don't want that increases the price of a figure I'm already unsure to buy?
>>5289738
>$45 for a figure that retails for $20
Where the hell are you shopping, Brianstoys?
>>5289774
It's just my country retailers.
It seems they caught onto this Sheev Wars Collectorâ„¢ thing and mark up the Black Series like crazy.
They should retail for the same as Marvel Legends, 15 dollars for some reason, but they don't.
>>5289698
>mondrian fingerless gloves
the fuck?
>>5290739
>>5290742
Anyone have the Mafex Vader? How does he fit in with the black series stuff? I have a BL Vader, but the Mafex looks like it has a really nice paint job, plus I like the inclusion of cloth cape verus the plastic ones from other companies.
>>5289232
Gee, anon, how come your mom lets you buy sixth scale figures?
>>5291220
If you're unwilling to build and paint the model and do a cape swap, Mafex is your best option. Otherwise, put the time and effort into the model kit, it's well worth it.
Noticed the Figuarts Battle Droids weren't sold out of pre-orders so I have two coming. How badly did I fuck up?
>>5291277
I really like the promo pics giving them some personality and showing off the fun factor, in a perfect world it's the new Revoltech skelly
>>5291371
Yeah, I have to say they did a good job showcasing the personality of the designs. They're a lot like Stormtroopers in a way, army builders but with some charm to them. Even with all the figures I've bought, the ones I photograph most (maybe besides my Shinkis) are my two Black Series storm troopers.
>Vader
>Choking Hazard
>>5291277
They look pretty good man. Only problem might be them being too fragile but we don't know yet. If I didn't have Masterpiece Tracks on order I'd get another one.
>AmiAmi being dicks and not letting me cancel shit I don't want
>>5291653
heh heh heh
>>5291653
How has this joke not been made before?
>>5291371
I don't particularly love the Battle Droids, but I kinda wish I had gotten one just because.
I mean, I probably still could, but my November order already pretty much has too much shit in it as it is.
Is there a chance we see Destroyer Droids too?
>>5291848
>How has this joke not been made before?
Personally I think it feels a little forced.
>>5291848
but that joke has being around for decades now...
>>5288734
>implying it was even slightly difficult to find
>mfw scored a Phasma and FO Stormtrooper on Amiami today
>>5292717
For most people, it was, you fucking prick.
>>5289670
lol Christ.
Kylo and FO Trooper as stand ins until I can get their Figuarts on reissue.
I know they're black series, but the Kylo posability is still pretty disappointing.
>>5292891
I have the 3.75 inch as a stand in for Kylo, couldn't stand to look at the awful cloth on the BS.
How much do you guys think this will cost of the aftermarket? I'm not very familiar with the Black Series.
I've got a Greedo and i intend to buy three Ello Asty in the future, but if this set doesn't go for too much i might pick it up too.
>>5292904
Considering the amazon 4 pack sold out, I wouldn't be surprised if this one did too. If it doesn't, the price will probably remain the same, so I'd say be safe and preorder if you want it
>>5292896
>he bought the black one
>>5291653
He's out? I stop by Walgreens EVERY SINGLE DAY before work. He's out?
>>5293227
Went up on Drugstore.com, sold out in a few hours. Not found in stores yet I believe.
So people are finding this guy at Walmart?
>>5292684
Maybe. Will probably depend on the Battle Droid's success I expect.
>>5292693
CARLOS!
>>5292896
mfw Kylo Ren is a manlet.
is kylo ren hard to find now?
>>5292896
Wher'd you get the 3.75 kylo? Are you from Canada?
For those who have the Clone Captain or TIE Pilot BS figures, how are they? I don't think there'll be an SHF of them anytime soon so I'd like to get them while available.
>>5293409
>yes
When is this coming out?
>>5293420
Lol, it's the 5POA version.
>>5289670
>those gloves
How embarrassing.
>>5293559
Oh yeah shit I didn't really see that. Fuck I really need those 3.75 black series TFA figures. I just know if I blink once the figures do come out I'd probably have to pay up my ass for them.
>>5292891
>revoltech anything
Look sir! It's a pleb!
I finally fucking did it. I have my perfect Vader.
>>5293626
Fuck you anon
Thinking about picking up shf Luke is he any good
>>5293899
What parts and how much did it cost you
>>5293957
Just the Bandai model kit with the BS cape and skirt. Overall cost around 45 bones
>>5293899
Those Tie pilots next to vader is so sexy
>>5294183
I know. Three of them had been sitting in my local Walgreens for months, finally decided to snatch two of them up. Looks so good on the shelf.
>>5293899
I kept the model kit's skirt myself.
>>5294228
I needed by leg articulation
Is there a release date yet for Black Series Revan, and Ello Asty?
>>5288734
I still haven't found Bossk...
I have a shitty ass black sandtrooper.
What are some lore-correct stormtrooper colors I could use to repaint this mess?
If I had a second regular stormtrooper I'd make it a legit Blackhole stormtrooper
>>5288734
My toys r us has lots of the exclusive snow troopers. Do buy?
>>5294926
My brother picked one up for me. It's completely sealed but missing the pauldron.
I now bestow upon thee, the cape of indignity! Such an unfortunate soul.
>>5293899
I feel like this material would make a much better cape for Vader. http://www.amazon.com/MagicFiber-Microfiber-Cleaning-Screens-Glasses/dp/B0050R67U0/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1448136128&sr=8-7&keywords=glass+cleaner+cloths
It looks to be about the same type as Apple's cleaning cloths, which are ultra thin, high thread count, and have a really nice drape to them.
>>5294988
Probably, but I ain't about cutting and tailoring shit though.
>Tfw live over 20 miles away from walmart.
Probably never going to see that exclusive shock trooper. Anyone want to middleman me one?
>>5295011
Uh...that's not even really that far. Do you not have a car, or something?
Feel the Force, bitch!
I've seen some elite series figures at a disney store. Are they as poseable as the black series?
Are the First order trooper and plasma figures worth it?
>>5295017
Well, combine the price of gas going both ways with the high chance that they have nothing, as per the usual, I don't find it worth it. The walmart toy selection there is pretty awful.
>>5295127
No, if you like articulation, stay away from them.
>>5295135
Ok. Are there any Stores in the UK which sell black series figures? The disney store at Westfield mall doesn't seem to have them. Only the shitty hasbro figures and elite series ones.
>>5295310
I wouldn't know, I live in US. And just so you know, Hasbro makes Black Series as well as the smaller figures, and Disney themselves makes the Elite Series.
I want all of the bandai kits
Does anyone have the UPC for the shock trooper?
>go to Wal-Mart to hunt for stormtroopers
>10 year old kid asks me to help him compare the weights of different lightsabers
>spend the next hour discussing the new movie while subtlely slipping him spoilers I read on /tv/
Luckily we were both white so we most likely got interpreted as brothers by passing stockboys
I'm not pedo just to be clear
>>5295354
>spending an hour talking to a random ten year old boy in a store
Where the fuck were his parents?
That's either neglectful as fuck or Chris Hanson and the police were waiting near by.
>thinks white people can't be pedos
... or did you share common facial traits?
>>5293978
Was looking at that bandai kit, well actually all of the kits.
>>5295378
Pretty much all the kits are awesome.
>>5295395
Yeah i'm just not sure which i should get.
Im trying to understand why make the 3.75 walmart exclusive.
I cant find a Kylo for a decent price any fucking where.
What do i do :(
>>5295754
Hasbro's trying to kill off the articulated 3.75 line, intentionally restricting them to one store and forcing sales to plummet so they can justify ending it.
Local walmart and target had almost no black series stuff. Just some 3.75 and dye cast stuff
>>5295462
All of them.
Mafex or Figuarts Vader?
Which one actually scales properly?
>>5295923
Been answered 100 times, Mafex. Please google shit.
>>5295929
What makes the mafex better?
>>5295987
Poseable cape, scales better with literally all other figures. Figuarts is tiny af
>>5295990
Great thanks.
Went to a walmart in hopes of finding the shock trooper. I go to the toy isle, and, not to anyone's surprise, I see an ocean of finn.
>>5295343
I really want the new Stormtrooper and X-Wing. Also need to get the Snowspeeder. Just got the Sandtrooper in today
noobie here
what stands do you guys own?
>>5296125
he's a good figure, just swap his head (and hands) and repaint the neck to match for Resistance soldier cannon fodder.
>>5294956
Where did that head come from?
>>5296226
>>5295354
>I'm not pedo just to be clear
>posts pic of pink guy
>>5295343
Just saw someone in a hobbyshop building the millennium falcon. The amount of details is crazy. (But it definitely needs a lot of lining, paint and weathering to bring it all out)
Well, the good news: Target stocked waved 2 of the Black Series. I picked Phasma up for a friend who's been looking for her.
The bad news? More Finn. God damn more Finn. I don't think they carried him forward in the new case. At least I hope not.
>>5296425
I'd buy him if he came with a lightsaber. Just because Kylo looks lonely on the shelf and needs someone to fight.
>>5292896
Get the Disney store version of Kylo much better!
>>5296425
>I'd buy him if he came with a lightsaber.
Yeah what the fuck... if they're gonna pack him so heavily at least give him the accessory that looks like it's from an iconic scene.
>>5296440
Yeah definitely better, but still cloth, which I hate. I might still pick it up though if the opportunity presents itself, cause I have a weird obsession with getting exclusives.
>>5296445
>iconic
He gets his ass handed to him and Rey fights Kylo off. If you want anyone to spar with Kylo, get a Rey. Finn's just there to say stupid shit and get his ass kicked over and over it seems.
>>5296464
>get a Rey
I would if her face didn't look so fucking terrible.
>>5296512
>I would if her face didn't look so fucking terrible.
You're not wrong there.
>>5288734
that isn't even the gun he uses in the game.
>>5292904
What are those all red troopers from?
>>5296544
>Hasbro going the extra mile for accuracy.
It's just a standard Stormy and his accessories with some red lines painted on. They wouldn't make new weapons for a cheap repaint.
Figuarts when?
>>5296611
>>5296611
Just buy both like I am.
>>5296547
>>5296547
Stormtrooper armor for the Royal Guard
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Emperor's_Royal_Guard_stormtrooper_armor
>>5296161
How's the sandtrooper? Wasn't sure if i should get that or the stormtrooper.
>>5296822
Get the Sandtrooper. You have the option to remove the gear and have a regular Stormtrooper, the black line above the eyes is somewhat adjustable, and it doesn't seem to have the "shrugging" effect that the regular Stormtrooper did.
>>5296830
Good to know, how long did it take to put together?
>>5296875
Depends on how fast you are. I don't actually own the troopers, but Vader took me a little under 2 hours, but I was watching shows and stuff, so it could take shorter.
>>5296880
How is vader? He looked worse than the troopers but i still feel like i need a vader.
>>5296887
If you paint him up, he looks fantastic. You'll want to replace the cape and skirt if you want him doing more dynamic stuff.
>>5296887
Hes decent if you dont minding painting the details. The cape sucks a big fat dick though.
>>5296696
Huh. Was not aware those existed. Thank you good sir!
>>5296906
All the silver bits, buttons, and switches, and the leather of the suit.
>>5296915
Damn that's a decent amount. What paint and brushes do you use?
>>5296922
Testors acrylic, any set of small brushed will do, just have a steady hand.
>>5296927
Not sure i have the hands to do it.
>>5296933
If you just want a Vader figure, you could always just pick up the Mafex.
>>5296940
That's true, cape looks pretty iffy and it's twice the price. The bandai one doesn't look too bad unpainted.
>>5296911
I wasn't aware they existed either, that's just what came up when I searched "Red Stromtrooper." The idea's pretty cool.
I just got the Starkiller Black Series 3.75 and I'm deeply dissapointed that his leg joints are not pivoted.
I'm like, uber mad. The 3.75 Stormtroopers and Vader are so much fun (and both have jointed legs with pivot) and his sucks so much.
wtf hasbro
>>5297057
95% of 3.75 Star Wars figures don't have outward moving thighs, what did you expect? Start collecting 6 inch like the rest of us.
>>5296933
I just cut a toothpic in half and dabbed paint on it then just tapped it against the places I need to paint. Since the buttons and switches are raised, I just tapped the toothpick to them and it was really easy, and you don't have to worry as much for not being steady enough or something
>>5292896
>Manlet Ren
But seriously, fuck you though, BS Ren is easily the best of TFA BS out right now.
I just bought Figuarts Vader and Luke and I will never buy another Hasbro figure. These things are so much better in terms of everything when compared to their western counterparts.
>>5297100
If he wasn't covered in pieces of Nike shorts, maybe. I'd say Phasma or Stormtrooper are far better.
>>5297104
The troopers look nice, but god damn their articulation is horrible. They would have really benifited from double jointed elbows.
>>5297108
Kylo's isn't that much better honestly.
Anybody else hype for Elite Series Vader next week?
Phasma was amazing so I'm cautiously interested.
>>5297085
That's a good idea. Just ordered the sandtrooper but i'll probably get a bunch of those bandai kits after thanksgiving
Rey Hot Toy
Probably going to be my first one.
>>5297282
Finn
>>5297282
Why would you waste your money on Rey? There are so many, MANY better Hot Toys to buy.
>>5297290
Because Daisy is cute!
>>5297292
That is questionable.
>>5297299
Everyone makes silly faces.
>>5297114
You're grasping at straws at this point. Ren has much better articulation that the troopers. While the joints are overall the same, the joints of the troopers are all around cut off and hindered. Their elbows can't even go 90 degrees, and only get worse in other trooper models, like the riot control trooper. Ren doesn't have those same hindrances.
>>5297347
Yes, but she seems to be making them a whole fucking lot.
>>5297417
Still cute af, you need to quite being such a faggot.
>>5297421
Or you need better taste in bitches.
>>5297423
Using a shopped photo, confirmed faggot.
>>5297442
Confirmed for having no taste in women.
>>5297453
Go back to your shit infested hole and jerk off to Kate Upton
>>5297460
Keep those tears flowing, Chuck. I'm sure your e-toughness would totally impress your gargoyle bitch.
>>5297460
The dude has the point though, you should try refine your taste in women
>>5297463
Maybe it's you that has shit taste. Get fucked.
>>5297525
>Maybe it's you that has shit taste. Get fucked.
Your waifu will never love you back. You're masturbating to The Jaw in some vain attempt of capturing happiness. Just give up.
>>5297536
>>5297536
>>5297197
Working on the sandtrooper and I snapped the pouches that go around the knee, be careful of it, I can't figure out how to put it in, guess I'll have to get some glue
>>5297282
There is also the Commander Stormtrooper with the orange pauldron.
I hope a bundle pack with the Riot Trooper will also be released.
>>5297282
Elderly Han Solo likely to come next, as they teased that there are 3 main protagonists.
So we will need General Hux to complete the antagonist trio.
>>5297541
Daisy a cute! CUTE!
okay anons, can we talk lightsabers? what's the chance that we'll get some halfway decent looking and not assrapingly expensive sabers for TFA?
right now all that's out are the blade builders (shit) and the expensive black series (which lacks an obi wan saber, which is the one i want). the older hasbro force fx sabers are going for $100 on ebay and are disco'd. right now the only mid range priced saber is that color changing anakin one.
you would think that with a new movie there'd be some new sabers coming, but i haven't heard squat about any.
>>5297541
Still an ugly whore, sorry.
Trooper coloring is getting a little goddamn ridiculous.
>>5297906
Aren't there any Disney-exclusive lightsabers currently circulating? I heard from one anon that their green Luke saber is better than the Force FX one, particularly with the accurate sound effects.
Also am I a terrible person if I sincerely want some of those Blade Builders? I love how ridiculous it is.
>>5297764
Aren't the main protagonists Finn, Rey, and Poe?
>>5297938
It's passed that point back in the Clone Wars, anon.
>>5297940
>>5297906
Only build-a-saber fits your category atm.
>>5295343
So far every bandai kit that I have made I have loved. I got most of them but only put three together.
>>5297938
DOOM IS NEVER RIDICULOUS.
Can someone help me identify this figure I found in my collection? I can't get a picture at the moment since my phone's kill and I don't have a camera, but it's a really old, cheap-looking Chewbacca figure with a really strange paintjob. Instead of being brown, he's maroon and gray all over. He looks really bulky and only has 5 POA, like something from the Power of the Force line except it's not. He comes with 1 or 2 different guns, neither of which is his bowcaster, and they're both really badly molded and have no paintjob at all. Does anyone know what figure I'm on about? Could it be a bootleg of some sort?
>>5292933
So? Whats the problem
>>5298167
Why would you waste your money on such an inconsequential character?
Probably nobody in here will want him.
1/6
Probably neither him due to the lack of removable helmet.
This one is not bad, though.
Awesome figure, too bad he doesn't have his hood.
Captain Phasma.
Do the black series and elite series ones have a plastic cape?
And finally, the (previously revealed) stormtrooper.
>>5298383
jaw is too small
>>5298394
>flesh shit
you sure? oh right shes never getting a figuarts so I guess enjoy the best alternative to the blacked series
>>5298420
Maybe the face is bad (Clone Wars is the only style that kind of head looks good on, since the obi wan set managed to nail it), but I'm mostly interested in the pieces and the cloth.
>>5298036
Wasn't there a Shadows of the Empire disguised chewbacca or somethin?
>>5298410
duck helmet more ducky than usual
>>5298407
The black series does, not sure about the elite series
>>5298232
Lol I wonder if your opinion will still be the same once you discover his origins
>>5299090
lol I wonder if you will feel the same when you realize JJ bamboozled you.
>>5297940
not sure anon....i don't have a local disney store to check. at target i've only seen the blade builders and the color changing anakin saber.
>>5292896
You'd rather have a 5POA figure that isn't even in the same scale as the rest of your collection than a much better one just be cause it has fucking cloth!?
Man, this movie better not suck or else I'm screwed.
>>5299340
Those are some awkward poses
>>5299340
The truth is, yes, it's probably going to suck. Everything we've seen points to it sucking.
But that's fine. Even the Prequels had great designs to them, and these aren't uhm...well, they're not great, but hey they're not bad! So don't feel too bad when the movie stinks up the place. You got some pretty all right toys out of the deal.
>>5299340
I like how the trooper on the left is mid-robot.
>>5298844
There was, but it's definitely not it. The SOTE figure has a flat top and an eyepatch or some shit. The figure I have is obviously meant to be Chewbacca, but it's really really crappy.
I keep checking my Wal Mart for Phasma, should I keep going or wait until like Black Friday shit?
>>5298407
elite has a very sturdy and rigid cape
>>5292896
>Kylo Ren
>>5289114
Fuck you. It looks like complete shit, you faggot millenial cunt.
LEGO/titanium/hot wheels/micro machines when?
>>5299340
I literally saw this on reddit.
>>5299792
What shit is this? A fan made ship? The o wing?
>>5291371
I feel like getting two of these and then get one of the command ones if Bandai bothers making one.
>>5295771
Wouldn't they save money with the smaller scale since it uses less plastic? I can't figure out for the life of me why they would do this. They were doing so well.
Just look at this POTF quality. It hurts. Has 90's nostalgia gone too far?
>>5299349
>Everything we've seen points to it sucking.
hahaha omg you're trying so hard
>>5299347
Single jointed elbows makes these fuckers hard to pose.
Anyone found the black series 3.75 inch figures in the states yet?
>>5299882
It's okay JJ Shill, you'll be put down soon enough.
>>5295880
>If other stores had shown interest in them they'd have been a regular release. Retailers call the shots via ordering items. It's not Hasbro's secret plot to kill teh lien.
This guy is wrong, by the way. Hasbro's costs are going up, and making a 3 inch articulated figure is costing them as much as doing the six inch figures. So they're pouring more resources into that while cutting paint, articulation, and plastic quality on the 3 inch line. Making the line an exclusive to Walmart is their final attempt to get rid of the articulated figures.
They've already said the line isn't "viable" anymore, they don't want to invest in it. You really think making the line a store exclusive was Hasbro doing us a solid? Hardly. It was planned from the start of this 5POA mess. You can listen to interviews from Toy Fair and SDCC and how they talk about the line.
>>5299923
What exactly is the difference between getting rid of a line and Walmart expressing interest?
I remember the 6" MCU figures being stuck in Walmart Exclusivity Hell for a good few years, but they've worked their way to regular waves of Marvel Legends.
>>5299929
Walmart didn't "express interest," the line is being pushed on them and dumped.
And that's not even NEAR the same thing. The six inch figures were in an upswing, this was when ML was coming back and in a strong way. And, again, as Hasbro has stated this THEMSELVES, making a six inch figure, the cost is now the same as making a 3 inch articulated figure. Cost-wise, Hasbro does not want to continue the 3 inch line. At all. They're making more money/spending about the same just doing the 6 inch stuff. That's why Marvel Universe is dying off, that's why Marvel Legends is getting the enormous push now.
>>5299094
I wonder how you feel when you realize you're replying to him
What's /toy/'s consensus on the Disney elite series? Worth picking up for the $24?
>>5300095
No. Nope. Fuck no. No way. Avoid that trash, they all suck out of the box.
>>5300105
Why though? And I'm just gonna display them in the box
>>5300109
>display them in the box
>>5300109
why not just put a poster or something. It'll yield the same result.
>>5300109
>And I'm just gonna display them in the box
...you're one of THOSE, huh?
Their articulation sucks, they're bigger than Black series so they look out of place, the die-cast results in a mushier sculpt, they have giant screwholes in their back. They are not any fun to play with.
But if you're leaving them in the box (heretic), then they are fine.
>>5300116
Yeah, I know, I suck :( So a loud no on the elite series then; thanks guys. Are the 3.75 figures worth the pick up or just the black series?
>>5300117
you might as well just get statues for all the money you spent on shitty figures man
>>5300119
I'm selling 13 of the cheaper 3.75s for cheap in the BST if you want to take a look. They're open though.
WHAT SCALE AM I SUPPOSED TO COLLECT?
Are they just going to keep switching back and forth every few years?
>>5300172
Pretty much!
I'd resigned myself to buying MU figures once they started getting amazing. And now they suck balls...so back to ML!
>>5300172
6" always
>>5299801
> Goes on Reddit
> Calls other people out for also going on Reddit
Fuck me you people are the worst
>>5299923
Same song and dance they did for GI Joe a few years back.
After three or four lines with fantastic articulation, accessories, paint, details, etc, they released the Retaliation line which featured cut articulation points, a bunch of accessories removed, and sneaking in a few 5 PoA figures in with vehicles.
Eventually, the Retaliation line started to evaporate at all retailers and GI Joe became a TRU exclusive.
It now remains there, getting a pitiful release in the 50th Anniversary line, which is nothing more than a handful of repaints and repackages, with no new figures in sight.
Oh, and also tons of 'Con and club exclusives that are like, $50 each for what amounts to $7 figures.
>>5297906
But anon, there's the Ultimate FX Kylo Ren lightsaber. It's a Toys r' Us exclusive, which I had to order online since none of mine in my area had any in stock left. It's $60, but I paid $70 after tax and shipping. Just came in today too.
Best clone commander figure?
>>5300117
Why? What's the point? You're not even collecting figures, you're buying a box. Just print out a picture of a figure in it's box
Just picked up a BS first order stormtrooper. Was looking for phasma but oh well, nice to have classic and new trooper.
>>5289206
Is the right most first order black series or is there a bandai kit?
>>5300551
Did they make any others outside of the ~1:18 size?
I have the Black Series Cody, and even though I hate the clone designs, he's a pretty cool figure.
>>5299923
>This guy is wrong, by the way. Hasbro's costs are going up, and making a 3 inch articulated figure is costing them as much as doing the six inch figures.
What a load of bullshit
>Making the line an exclusive to Walmart is their final attempt to get rid of the articulated figures.
Seriously, you're just trolling with this shit.
Hasbro would just outright cancel the line if they were trying to get rid of it.
>>5300702
How do they compare to the original troopers articulation wise?
>>5300814
It means retailers would not give them anymore shelf space for star wars but Walmart paid to keep the product alive.
Their is no hasbro conspiracy shit going on here, just business.
>>5288734
Just did, OP.
>>5300822
I dont have the original yet my bandai kit gets here tomorrow.
One of you is going to get SANTA'D good :)
>>5300702
>>5300706
Black Series FO Stormie
>>5300822
By comparison:
Legs are fine, torso is great, neck is limited, arms are shit without mods, and only OK with mods.
>>5300814
>Hasbro would just outright cancel the line if they were trying to get rid of it.
You're far too stupid for your own good. The line can't just be killed outright, there has to be a "reason" why they can't keep it going. Too many fans, too much money loss. So they ween people on to the 5POA mess because it's "all they can do."
Jesus, it's not like they're even hiding it from you or anything.
>>5300095
I like mine well enough.
>>5301047
Please do some dynamic posing.
>>5301094
I can try some in a bit.
>>5301047
Looks good as a statue.
Got home from work and Elite Series Vader is sold out, bummer.
I feel like things selling out immediately on release is a new thing coughnintendo. Like did this always used to happen and I just never paid attention? What's with the artificial shortages?
>>5301246
I think it has to do with pegwarmers. Retailers are terrified to order a ton of cases at once because they end up with 12 slave leis 9 greedos and a few chewies.
It doesn't stop pegwarming though.
>>5301331
>Don't forget this is Hasbro, the same company who refuses to talk to fans.
>>5301047
Really like the slimmer look of the legs on the Elite Phasma, though I still ultimately went for the Black Series one to tide me over til the Figuarts. Kind of wish I had picked up the Elite Vader when it was in-stock on their online store this morning.
>>5301331
Just an FYI, but Hasbro has nothing to do with the Elite Series. They're produced by Disney themselves. I agree with ya otherwise!
>>5301433
I wanted the BS phasma but could only find a trooper. When are the figuarts out
>>5301499
Figuarts is due February 2016, so it's quite a ways out.
>>5300521
Whoooooah, why did you do that when the Disney version is half the price with better features and aesthetics? You fucked up anon.
>>5301331
>Don't forget this is Hasbro, the same company who in 2015 refuses to use social media and talk to fans.
>Hasbro doesn't make Elite Series
>Hasbro uses social media all the time for fan votes now
Do people even know why they don't like Hasbro these days?
>>5299851
It's the Shadow Caster from Rebels.
>>5301629
>Do people even know why they don't like Hasbro these days?
Because they've restructured the team that made the Star Wars stuff. The guy that does it now has no love or care for the fans and what will get a positive reaction. Only what will save Hasbro money in seeing how much they can cut out of the final product.
>>5301631
the... what?
kylo ren's ship is now named the ominous shape.
So, seriously, is shocktrooper in stores?
They were, but you're probably out of luck now, far as/ I know, here in usa they were a select store and one shipment only thing, specially released along side the battle arenas game..
how much should I be paying for the black series 6" snow trooper commander?
>>5288746
I like colors, but don't like that design
>>5301627
Are the disney ones just for display or can they be fought with?
Just picked up the black series trooper and the elbow articulation ruins a lot of poses I was hoping to put him in. Has anyone fixed this with an xacto knife or similar method? Should I try that?
>>5302239
I haven't but i think it would work if you trimmed down the black part of the upper arm. Could probably get it to at least 90 degrees
Yes, the black series troopers have scuplt blockng theirbjoints, use an exacto and itbwill work fine, but get some spare black to hide thebcut after, it is white plastic.
>>5302239
I found the perfect fix for the lack of articulation in the Hasbro The Black Series First Order Stormtrooper, I pre-ordered the S.H.Figuarts First Order Stormrooper from Bandai Tamashii Nations instead because I'm not a peasant!
>>5302239
I would, but I only have one myself...I don't want to ruin it until I see somebody else not ruin theirs.
>>5302389
I would if i had an exacto with me. Not like they're particularly expensive just be incremental about how much you take off.
>>5302260
Hi-larious meme broseph.
How is the Black Series IG-88?
I don't know anything about it other than it looks like X-TREME Tin man.
>>5302391
I just don't want to cut into something I can't easily replace, and I haven't seen any troopers in the wild in my area other than Cody and a couple of Gen 1 Clones.
I just don't understand who designed the arms, and why they designed them the way they did on the FO trooper.
Someone else pointed out, in a previous thread, by why is the hinge cut offset on the lower part of the arm? It should be centered in the black area on the forearm instead off off to the side.
Because of it being offset, it causes the white armor parts of the forearm and the upper arm to hit each other which is why it doesn't really move a whole lot.
Doesn't make a lot of sense why they would design it that way, when just moving the hinge over just a hair would have given a better bend.
>>5302631
The main issue isn't the location of the pin. It's the fact it's a single hinge elbow.
People keep looking over this fact and blaming the way the arms are molded.
Their is nothing wrong with the molding, it's the joint used.
>>5302545
Upper body all good
Lower body all shit.
He is a mixed bag. The legs are not even the same length so you have to offset them to get him standing.
>>5302631
My guess is that's where it bends irl and other figures are actually bending inaccurately. With Star Wars it's always an issue of accuracy vs functionality and they can't please fans on both sides of the fence.
>>5302148
Same as the Ultimate FX. Can't really go full-contact dueling but you can lightly bash em around.
>>5302618
True, only seen 2 troopers around so far. Too bad there's no bandai kit for the first order troopers.
>>5302929
Uhhhhhhh.
There is.
>>5302943
Wait there is and it's out? I didn't see it. I saw a teaser but nowhere to buy.
>>5302951
Not sure if it's out yet, but it exists.
>>5302959
Guess ill have to keep an eye out. Now to figure out which bandai ships i should get
Singapore gets plenty of things. Fuck you America.
>>5296880
>>5296830
Got the sandtooper today, Its not quite the same. I assume the normal bandai stormtrooper doesn't have this on the back (for the backpack) so i might get one of those.
>>5302984
Kylo's saber doesn't have that goofy shit on it. Running change?
>>5303015
3 3/4"
>>5303021
Ah my bad.
I hate the 6 inch saber so much.
Do you think places will restock these for Black Friday?
>>5303023
The Kmart exclusive one has a saber without the 3 beams connecting.
>>5303070
People still give a shit about KMart?
>>5303082
Hasbro does. Somehow.
>you now realize the BS first order stormtrooper would increase in quality had it only had vertical wrist joints like the originals have
>>5302647
>The legs are not even the same length so you have to offset them to get him standing.
That's fucking awful. I can't even put revolting joints.
>>5289700
Bazooper
so when are we getting a 6" black series original trilogy snowtrooper? I'd buy the new one but I liked the cowl on the original.
>>5295354
Aw come on don't be so self-conscious of yourself. That's why Star Wars is cool people of all ages like and can discuss it. It wouldn't be weird for an older guy to talk about football with some kid now would it?
So are we getting an elderly Han Solo figure or not? Sorry I'm not up on this stuff
>>5304003
A Black Series 6", yes.
Black Series Phasma is in stock at Amazon.
>>5304530
sold out instantly
>>5304537
It's back
>>5304556
And of course I missed it because I wasn't at my computer. Again.
Is it too much to ask that this thing stays in stock for a fuckin day?
>>5302951
It exists but it'll probably be hard to come by, considering places like HLJ and Amiami won't be selling it over seas.
>>5304872
>HLJ and Amiami won't be selling it over seas.
Why? That's really annoying.
Shelftroopers!
>>5304939
Why the hell are they $40?
>>5304892
Disney is actually enforcing their licensing agreement, I guess Bandai only pays to have their model kits sold in japan.
>>5304949
Asian money I think.
>>5304979
That's quite unfortunate i'm pretty happy with the bandai sandtrooper. Only need to glue the side belt pieces.
>>5292801
actually, it would be pretty sweet if someone with a robot hand converted it to have light fingers like that
Took the plunge and pre-ordered this magnificent motherfucker, can't wait to get him!