1/6 Hot Toys -TMS044 - The Mandalorian: The Armorer (2021 Toy Fair Exclusive)

[endor1]

In general the bigger bottle is the better deal. I linked the spritz bottle since it’s a really low cost in the US to try it out and the bottle is convenient, which can be refilled with the bigger bottle in the future.

That sound good actually, I like both sizes... 16.oz for garage use, and a small bottle for the 1/6 survival kit.

 

[MyenShi]

I looked on Amazon and there was a variety of different 303 products.

A quick Google brought up one of Zachary's videos:



This was his weapon of choice:

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Also want to mention for anyone that watches this video, Zachary puts on a bit too much product. You only need a light spritz or two at most. And you would want to wipe it and buff a little more thoroughly than he does as it does not air dry.

The application will be different on a figure’s accessories versus a full rubber suit on Batman.

You’ll want to either take the accessories off and spritz them or spray it on a small applicator to gently apply it to boots, belts, holster etc. Then gently buff off.

Avoid getting it on fabric. Always test on the material first. Wear gloves. And don’t drink it.

 

[endor1]

Good tips! Does it have an odor?

 

[Asta]

Only thing I’m not a huge fan of is the way the fur looks, it looks a bit too long and heavy and it should be kind of frizzy instead of straight.

It's the one thing they didn't manage to get right.

It should also hug the shoulders more, like a cape. I don't know how you'd improve it, because the fur looks like its glued to fabric that makes the whole thing a rigid piece.

When they first showed her I thought that Hot Toys' Planet of the Apes Gorilla fur would've been better, since it's soft and posable. You can style that gorilla fur and it'll stay where you put it

 

[MyenShi]

Good tips! Does it have an odor?

Very mild chemical scent but not really an odor. It’s pretty neutral and goes away quickly. It’s water based so it does not have a solvent or petroleum smell.

 

[Asta]

I just read through the comments under MRCcollectionventures' video.

On the quality of the pleather he wrote: "But looks like it’s more durable now than previous figure mmmm?"


He also confirmed he plans to do another quick video today: "Will do a quick comparison with mando today that’s my plan"

 

[Hoody999]

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I've never actually used anything on pleather. All the risky figures go into the main collection room which has a dehumidifier keeping it around 50% RH, no windows and only LED lighting.

Haha this never gets old !

 

[TurdFurgusonsHat]

Only thing I’m not a huge fan of is the way the fur looks, it looks a bit too long and heavy and it should be kind of frizzy instead of straight.

Agreed, it should be shorter. I'm not to excited about trimming it though.

 

[FlyAndFight]

Only thing I’m not a huge fan of is the way the fur looks, it looks a bit too long and heavy and it should be kind of frizzy instead of straight.

Agreed, it should be shorter. I'm not to excited about trimming it though.

 

[chrisstbh]

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Armourer got that vintage bush

 

[Rbeato]

Armourer got that vintage bush

 

[Asta]

Posted by Jesse Lo:

 

[DarkChocobi]

Lol she's tiny, must be same as Leia/Jyn size.

 

[MyenShi]

Posted by Jesse Lo:

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Actor height ≠ character height (lifts, crates, platforms, camera angles, etc.), but Emily Swallow is 5’7” and Lauren May Kim is 5’4” so it can work.

But she could’ve been taller for the sake of presence because she’s a little close to looking like a different scale when next to the other figures. Especially taller ones like IG-11 and Paz.

Hot Toys does have a tradition of making very small female figures, though.

 

[Asta]

The second photo doesn't look to be very representative, but the first is probably a good indication.

For actors' heights I go to Celebrity Heights - How tall are Celebrities? as they seem to be well researched.

They have Emily at 5' 6" and Pedro at 5' 10 1/2", but you never know who's under the helmets!

That 4 1/2" difference is 3/4" in 1/6.

When Din meets her to get his beskar armour made in Chapter 3, there isn't a shot that shows them standing level. She's either sitting, or the shot is taken like this:

In Chapter 8 she appears taller while in line with Din, so must be standing on a platform in front of the forge:

Then later:

If she looks too diminutive in hand it would be a simple matter to give her a boost with ankle extensions, which is always easier when a character's wearing boots.

 

[sithocan]

They will make a nice couple height-wise.

 

[chrisstbh]

 

[Asta]

Justin said that the fur cape has a wire running around the top edge - as there's copper poking out - so it may be possible to get it to hug her shoulders more closely.

There's even the back armour hidden under it:

The apron is made from pretty thick pleather:

Side by side comparison:

He said, "I'm glad they put her on a slightly bigger body."


The chromed damaged beskar vs. painted beskar:

He confirmed that the arms and legs are only single bend.

Also warned that the hair was falling out of her cape.


The card backdrop:

 

[Asta]

 

[chrisstbh]

I know you never see them but those screws on the bottom of the feet are gross. Starting to feel like HT didn't put a lot of effort into this...