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

[endor1]

ROTJ Scout vs Remnant Scout....

 

[irezumi]

Great comparison pictures @endor1
Using your photo I can show more clearly what I was trying to describe if the gap were to close, the forehead becomes elongated.

 

[Asta]

ROTJ Scout vs Remnant Scout....

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From those comparisons we can see that the extra height isn't from the legs, but from the torso. The neck even looks longer as well. Indications that the body was adapted to give a more natural riding position.

If you imagine his head inside the helmet in relation to his shoulders under the armour, it's tending towards giraffe-like. From the front it isn't bad because the helmet chin drops low enough to create the illusion of normality.

Mine will be confined to walking, so the easiest alteration may be adjusting the neck height by pulling the peg out to sit the helmet lower.

 

[sithocan]

Great comparison pictures @endor1
Using your photo I can show more clearly what I was trying to describe if the gap were to close, the forehead becomes elongated.
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If I had access to photoshop, I could have demonstrated it.

 

[Sixth Scale Man]

If you like, have a look at Krita as a PS alternative. Free software with similar tools and interface. Plenty of online tutorials.

 

[Elvis2500]

Received a couple more of these guys last night. Helmet/height Issues aside, I'm really in love with these figures. Buddy of mine helped me convert one into a shadow scout.

 

[endor1]

Congrat's Elvis on the troopers! I'll be adding more soon. Cool custom!

 

[endor1]

Great comparison pictures @endor1
Using your photo I can show more clearly what I was trying to describe if the gap were to close, the forehead becomes elongated.
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Glad it helped. This is definitely a consideration concerning the helmet mod.

 

[sithocan]

Received a couple more of these guys last night. Helmet/height Issues aside, I'm really in love with these figures. Buddy of mine helped me convert one into a shadow scout.View attachment 596698
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Would you wanna exchange buddies?

 

[Elvis2500]

Would you wanna exchange buddies?

His name is Joel Hasse, he has an Instagram where he posts a bunch of his projects. Very talented creator, I can't fathom how he makes some of the stuff that he does.

 

[choombaz]

His name is Joel Hasse, he has an Instagram where he posts a bunch of his projects. Very talented creator, I can't fathom how he makes some of the stuff that he does.

Wow his stuff is truly amazing. Fett on the Rancor!!

 

[TonTon]

I picked up a loose Mando body to see if I can make a shorter scout for a non-speeder ROTJ figure. Should have it later this week.

 

[endor1]

I look forward to seeing that Ton Ton.

 

[Bo Shrek]

Picked up my trooper today. WOW two HT figures in one year. I haven't done that since.....well before your father was born!

 

[TonTon]

Picked up my trooper today. WOW two HT figures in one year. I haven't done that since.....well before your father was born!

What was the other, Snowspeeder Luke?

 

[Mike86]

I far prefer the ROTJ Scout. Glad I never got the Mando version even though it was tempting a few times.

 

[Bo Shrek]

What was the other, Snowspeeder Luke?

Jango Fett. Below are my shameless plugs to receive more views......
I was considering Snowspeeder Luke but decided to pass.

 

[Adam1138]

I have so many fond memories as a kid with the old 1980s Kenner version of this guy and the bike.
I could care less about the helmet gap. This thing is perfect.
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Great pic, and I agree the helmet gap isn’t an issue at all. In fact in some respects it’s very accurate to the original costume helmets.

 

[Adam1138]

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Love this set up I know it’s off topic, but is that the Luke Endor version, or the deluxe? As I thought you’d never be able to get this pose because of the fixed neck HS. I’ll be really happy if it’s the latter.

 

[endor1]

I have so many fond memories as a kid with the old 1980s Kenner version of this guy and the bike.
I could care less about the helmet gap. This thing is perfect.
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Very nice pose and shot!