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Jaycepticon · Dec 23, 2023

Asta said:
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The Marshal of Mos Pelgo himself! The legendary Timothy Olyphant checks out the Cobb Vanth 1/6 scale figure by Hot Toys.

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Sideshow’s pretty slick for getting people excited over these pics and then sending out delayed emails simultaneously :lol

QuiGonFishing · Dec 23, 2023

I think the issue people have with the Cob Vanth head sculpt is that most of us have the iconic Cob Vanth vs Cad Bane standoff top of mind when we think of the character because that was such an amazing scene.

So with that moment firmly lodged in our memories, we have this:

But if we go back a little further in the Vanth history on BOBF, we find THIS:

It’s pretty clear that Hot Toys went with the earlier appearance of Vanth for their main reference material.

So while that’s all well and good, and anyone who wants to defend the HT unhelmeted head for Cob has plenty of ammunition to do so, but I myself remain disappointed because it’s that Vanth / Bane gunslinger scene that I most wanted for my display, and the sculpt HT went with just doesn’t really represent that look for Vanth in that moment, IMHO...

Chopper Face · Dec 23, 2023

Agreed. I’m just a big Olyphant fan in general and I’ve stared at his face for an exorbitant amount of time from painting Raylan Givens heads; this sculpt just doesn’t cut it for me and it’s very disappointing as I really wanted a quality, licensed Tim on the shelf.

I PO’d of course, but this sculpt doesn’t leave me with much reason to keep the figure.

potato · Dec 24, 2023

MasterRazzerr76 said:
Yeah he’s taller then expected
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But it pretty accurate to the show

he is tall but slender like name with no man. mando clearly is bulkier but the figures are both bulky in fact mando looks smol.

Jay1138 · Dec 27, 2023

The sculpt still hit all the beats for me. The execution of the character really won me over, especially with Olyphant playing the character. Can't wait for this figure.

KitbashOfficer · Dec 27, 2023

Jaycepticon said:
Sideshow’s pretty slick for getting people excited over these pics and then sending out delayed emails simultaneously

Right, lol. The just did that to me with The Batman. I just roll my eyes and say "Whatever, Sideshow..."

darth dennis · Dec 27, 2023

QuiGonFishing said:
I think the issue people have with the Cob Vanth head sculpt is that most of us have the iconic Cob Vanth vs Cad Bane standoff top of mind when we think of the character because that was such an amazing scene.

So with that moment firmly lodged in our memories, we have this:

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But if we go back a little further in the Vanth history on BOBF, we find THIS:

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It’s pretty clear that Hot Toys went with the earlier appearance of Vanth for their main reference material.

So while that’s all well and good, and anyone who wants to defend the HT unhelmeted head for Cob has plenty of ammunition to do so, but I myself remain disappointed because it’s that Vanth / Bane gunslinger scene that I most wanted for my display, and the sculpt HT went with just doesn’t really represent that look for Vanth in that moment, IMHO...

If this was your expectation, not surprised at your disappointment since this figure is based on his appearance in Mando Season 2, not BOBF. Your second photo is from that Mando appearance and I agree with your assessment that the sculpt matches that a bit better. It's still a tad off but I think on the shelf it'll look fantastic. The stills of TO fiddling with it look quite good.

The Buffinator · Dec 27, 2023

Jaycepticon said:
Sideshow’s pretty slick for getting people excited over these pics and then sending out delayed emails simultaneously

Sideshow’s still as clueless as ever. 5 days ago they email me to say it’s delayed, today they email to say it’s arriving on Jan 2nd and my final installment will be charged.

noheddardstark · Dec 27, 2023

The Buffinator said:
Sideshow’s still as clueless as ever. 5 days ago they email me to say it’s delayed, today they email to say it’s arriving on Jan 2nd and my final installment will be charged.

But the most handsome action figure ever is shipping soon, and that’s the correct takeaway here.

Spanbauer · Dec 28, 2023

The Buffinator said:
Sideshow’s still as clueless as ever. 5 days ago they email me to say it’s delayed, today they email to say it’s arriving on Jan 2nd and my final installment will be charged.

Yeah I got the ‘charging on Jan 2nd’ notice yesterday from Sideshow while I was at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge coincidentally.

chrisstbh · Dec 29, 2023

QuiGonFishing said:
I think the issue people have with the Cob Vanth head sculpt is that most of us have the iconic Cob Vanth vs Cad Bane standoff top of mind when we think of the character because that was such an amazing scene.

So with that moment firmly lodged in our memories, we have this:

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But if we go back a little further in the Vanth history on BOBF, we find THIS:

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It’s pretty clear that Hot Toys went with the earlier appearance of Vanth for their main reference material.

So while that’s all well and good, and anyone who wants to defend the HT unhelmeted head for Cob has plenty of ammunition to do so, but I myself remain disappointed because it’s that Vanth / Bane gunslinger scene that I most wanted for my display, and the sculpt HT went with just doesn’t really represent that look for Vanth in that moment, IMHO...

The sculpt captures none of his personality.

Spanbauer · Jan 2, 2024

Cobb Vanth is shipping today from Sideshow, at least for me.

The Buffinator · Jan 2, 2024

Spanbauer said:
Cobb Vanth is shipping today from Sideshow, at least for me.

Same here.

jedibear · Jan 4, 2024

Must be really small batches that are shipping of this one.

Jaycepticon · Jan 4, 2024

Looks like mine shipped out last night. Once this is in-hand, it’s gonna be such a long wait until my next figure, Sabine :lol

Spanbauer · Jan 4, 2024

The Buffinator said:
Same here.

Jaycepticon said:
Looks like mine shipped out last night. Once this is in-hand, it’s gonna be such a long wait until my next figure, Sabine

Mine sat at 'label created' for a day but is now on the move and arriving Tuesday.

The Buffinator · Jan 4, 2024

Spanbauer said:
Mine sat at 'label created' for a day but is now on the move and arriving Tuesday.

Same here. They show that it shipped on Tuesday but it wasn't actually picked up until last night.

jodl73 · Jan 4, 2024

Yeah especially after the Boba Fett and Fennec Shand head sculpts, this doesn't measure up. Heck the whole "Ahsoka " line has spoiled us as far as likeness accuracy. We know what Hot Toys is capable of.