1/6 Hot Toy - MMS612 - Episode VI - ROTJ: Scout Trooper and Speeder Bike

[potato]

SDS is controversial, but there is a good thing about them in the end, that every UK prop maker profits out of the legal process they had with LFL. The old Hasbro BS helmets, especially Vader looked bad, but the new ones are very nice, pretty accurate, considering they are more like toys, and not prop replica helmets. I would buy some of them, if my space wasn't so limited.

Regarding the ROTJ Scout, Hot Toys should have made a few mods here and there, to remove the Mando look from it. We all now the scaled figures/statues will never be 100% accurate, no matter what. Even with its inaccuracies I'm glad I got the 2 HT Scouts and a HT Speederbike, they are great pieces.

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bikers have that ghostface look. but i much prefer the tie fighters and atat pilots.

 

[Felinx]

bikers have that ghostface look. but i much prefer the tie fighters and atat pilots.

ATAT driver helmet to me stands above all other imperial helmets - it takes in the best elements of the TIE and stormtrooper and somehow takes the look to a whole other level of badass. I do think they look a bit better in Kenner full white though versus the costume-accurate grey.

There is something about the Biker Scout in just looking so different/unique vs other imperial helmets and in a really cool way, a streamlined design that screams aerodynamics and speed (even if in reality they'd be aerodynamically terrible .)

 

[jkno]

Yup... and I have four HT scouts.

The BS Scout helmet does look pretty damn good beyond the battery compartment in back and mold seams in front. Slightly toy like, but with some of that goofy screen accurate ROTJ weathering (shake rattle cans, spray random brown and black puffs for 30 seconds and you're done), it would look pretty close to a high end helmet.

Just 2 Scouts for me. And 3 ANH Stormies, 2 ROTJ TKs, 2 Sandies (plus the one with the Dewbie) and 2 Snowtroopers. Unfortunately I don't have enough space to display more than a pair or so. If I had enough space I would have go for at least 8-10 ANH Stormies and have them waiting for Vader like in this pic:

I don't even have enough space to display the Scout on his speederbike alas

 

[asgardianboy]

Hi everyone.
Rookie question (at least concerning Sout helmets): both the dirty Mando, and the ROTJ Scouts from HT have the wrong, silly-looking, semi-open helmet? You guys mention an upcoming, improved Scout by HT, taken from some videogame, but are there any pics of it available?
Thx!

 

[Felinx]

 

[jkno]

bikers have that ghostface look. but i much prefer the tie fighters and atat pilots.

The sculpt of the Scout was indeed different from all other grunt trooper helmets back then. The Stormtroopers, Sandtroopers, TIE Pilots and AT-AT Drivers had the TK faceplate in common. Back then you got a new grunt trooper in each movie: ANH - Stormtroopers and Sandies, ESB - Snowtrooper, ROTJ - Scout.

 

[jkno]

They could release this with a camo speederbike:

 

[asgardianboy]

Thanks, buddy.
But the Mando seam is there, isn't it?

 

[jkno]

Thanks, buddy.
But the Mando seam is there, isn't it?

Most likely, I don't see them doing a new sculpt for that niche figure.

 

[endor1]

If you've been waiting for a deal on this Scout Trooper and Speeder Bike Set....
SS - EARLYBF offer is active!

Might be the right time to pick up a second set? Resisting!

 

[TonTon]

If you've been waiting for a deal on this Scout Trooper and Speeder Bike Set....
SS - EARLYBF offer is active!

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Might be the right time to pick up a second set? Resisting!

Oh man, I said I would consider one with a good deal. Must resist!

 

[DioramaMaker]

Tax+shipping tho...

Gimme dat $10 shipping and we'll talk

 

[Sithblade]

On sale at £114 at KG for just the trooper.
https://www.kghobby.com/hot-toys-mm...n-of-the-jedi-1-6th-scale-collectible-figure/They've got the Darktrooper for not much more as well.

 

[TonTon]

Tax+shipping tho...

Gimme dat $10 shipping and we'll talk

Yeah, gonna hold out. Shipping was only $23 but still okay to wait and let fate decide. The Mando one has been around forever.

 

[Felinx]

Yeah, gonna hold out. Shipping was only $23 but still okay to wait and let fate decide. The Mando one has been around forever.

That is the version that no one wants though...

But yeah, go ahead and let fate decide...

 

[TonTon]

That is the version that no one wants though...

But yeah, go ahead and let fate decide...

For context, I already have a ROTJ set and no space for a second one.

 

[Mike86]

Sideshow deals are often killed by shipping. Tax I understand but the best deals are when the shipping is free or reduced.

 

[MGS_OldBoy57]

That $101 off is really sweet. I wonder if it’s worth waiting for Black Friday though?I get the feeling items already listed under this coupon code would be further discounted.

 

[endor1]

Oh man, I said I would consider one with a good deal. Must resist!

I hear ya! There's always layaway I guess, Lol. I still like the Mando Remnant Scout and Bike. I expect the deals will continue.

 

[DioramaMaker]

For context, I already have a ROTJ set and no space for a second one.

That $101 off is really sweet. I wonder if it’s worth waiting for Black Friday though?I get the feeling items already listed under this coupon code would be further discounted.

Low Stock warning.

They got me, boys.