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Haven't seen mention of this yet, but does Rex have child sized hands in the Hot Toys universe? The handprint on the armor, given by Rex, is laughingly undersized.
 
I like Fives better, but Sideshow has the wrong pic under Fives so I couldn't compare all of them.

I think I like the SS better...

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I like Fives better, but Sideshow has the wrong pic under Fives so I couldn't compare all of them.

I think I like the SS better...

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HT will obviously win in terms of build quality and headsculpt/paint (plus thickness of wrist and thigh armour) but Sideshow wins on pretty much all other points, especially the helmet.

I wonder if it will be possible to swap the helmet fin from the HT arc helmet with one from a standard phase 2 501st clone???? If so, I may convert HT Echo and Fives into full phase 2 ARC's while SS can represent phase 1.5.
 
There is room in my heart for both! Esp since those Sideshow figures go for a kings ransom now.

It does appear that the HT breastplate needs some tweaking. The handprint literally cannot be the correct size because the breastplate is just wrong.
 
HT will obviously win in terms of build quality and headsculpt/paint (plus thickness of wrist and thigh armour) but Sideshow wins on pretty much all other points, especially the helmet.

I wonder if it will be possible to swap the helmet fin from the HT arc helmet with one from a standard phase 2 501st clone???? If so, I may convert HT Echo and Fives into full phase 2 ARC's while SS can represent phase 1.5.
Most likely possible. I hope we get an interior type of helmet like the ST Han and Luke in disguise. I've never seen the interior of clone helmet and guess we never have as a result of animations....

Back to your question, the helmet of Jesse, if I recall correctly, has the same peg as the 501st figures so exchanging looks shouldn't be an issue as long as HT doesn't reinvent the wheel....



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Hehe, from Sideshow. They are clones but are they THAT similar?
 
Most likely possible. I hope we get an interior type of helmet like the ST Han and Luke in disguise. I've never seen the interior of clone helmet and guess we never have as a result of animations....

Back to your question, the helmet of Jesse, if I recall correctly, has the same peg as the 501st figures so exchanging looks shouldn't be an issue as long as HT doesn't reinvent the wheel....
I meant swapping the top fins, not sure if that is possible. I imagine sockets etc should be easy to swap but never checked if the fins were removable. If they are may be able to convert the inaccurate phase 1.5 helms into full on phase 2 ones.
 
I meant swapping the top fins, not sure if that is possible. I imagine sockets etc should be easy to swap but never checked if the fins were removable. If they are may be able to convert the inaccurate phase 1.5 helms into full on phase 2 ones.
Oh it flew over me. I guess they use the same mold as reg phase II with a socket, as you say, glued together with fin. A heat gun may help with that, with risk of turning it into a clone version of the Force Awakens Vader helmet (or is it a mask?).
 
Oh it flew over me. I guess they use the same mold as reg phase II with a socket, as you say, glued together with fin. A heat gun may help with that, with risk of turning it into a clone version of the Force Awakens Vader helmet (or is it a mask?).
Maybe hot water and a flat head screwdriver will be able to pry them apart... if it can be done it will make the inaccurate helmets usable. Just need doner p2 fins from 501st trooper helmets.
 
You should be able to remove the fin after removing the neck socket alone. It has three screws holding it in place. I do think the fins were different lengths. But I’ll check for sure when I get home tonight. edit: I think the larger socket on the left is the Phase 1 helmet socket
 

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I just need the sculpt for this, If anyone plans to get rid of theirs, Ill preorder it from you :ROFLMAO:
 
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