Hot Toys - MMS - Star Wars Episode VII: Finn 1/6th Collectible Figure

[Rudimus]

Finn only got everything started and was the main protagonist for all the events that took place in the movie. Must've hated Luke in ANH too then, I'm sure.

 

[subzro]

I thought Finn was great only second to Rey as my favorite character in the film but i can understand if others feel differently.

 

[MikeyTheKid]

I like Finn as a Stormtrooper that switches side but after finding Rey I wasn't the biggest fan. So I hope they release FN-2187.

 

[Raymond F.]

Finn only got everything started and was the main protagonist for all the events that took place in the movie. Must've hated Luke in ANH too then, I'm sure.

Luke was the least interesting in ANH for sure but he also evolved the most which is what I'm hoping happens with Finn. Luke also always got his *** handed to him and had to have Han get him out of hot water. Although in lukes case he had a power waiting to be unleashed to make him a powerful warrior. In Finns case he doesn't seem to be too powerful or too intelligent, I'm hoping he has more to show in the next movies.

 

[psoul95]

I just don't know if I should get Finn with or w/o the StormTrooper. Thoughts? Thanks!

 

[blinguskahn]

I just don't know if I should get Finn with or w/o the StormTrooper. Thoughts? Thanks!

If you're army building then it's a no brainier. If you're going to have Finn posed taking on the Riot Trooper then it's a no brainier. If you have a regular FO Stormtrooper and can find the baton, effects and shield at a good price then it's a no brainier but the 2 pack is priced well and is great to own.

 

[MaxGoof]

It's the completionist in me. Not that I need every kind of stormtrooper or a lesser character but the central cast from a movie I really liked is a given.

I had no preconceived opinions of Finn one way or another but I fail to see his general value and purpose in the movie or the storyline. Other than deflecting from the first order he had no real story or motivation, it's clear there is more to Rey to link her to the overarching Star Wars story. And sure Han Solo had no link to the overall mythology but he was a likeable character that added value. It seems Finn was just clumsy, getting in the way or having to be saved by other characters all the time. He added about as much value as jar jar bunks, more just along for the ride.

I'm excited to see where they take his character though, for such a central character with so little to offer it makes me think he has the most passive potential for evolution and growth.

Finn was my favorite character in the film--funny, awkward and full of heart. Without Finn, both Poe and Rey would be dead, as he came and rescued both. He's the first "non-generic" Stormtrooper we've seen in any of the seven movies, as every other clone and Stormtrooper blindly followed orders. It's from Finn's knowledge that the Resistance is able to determine crucial intel about Starkiller base that they likely couldn't have been saved without, nor would Rey have known to take BB-8 to the Resistance without Finn. Finn is basically the direct catalyst for most of the important events of the movie. I can't imagine saying he has no "value" or "purpose"--I can see saying that for Poe, perhaps (as he had so little to do in the film), but certainly not for Finn.

 

[TonTon]

^^ All good points, Max. Nice to see the character get some love.

 

[ShadowX81]

As far as his contribution. He did break Poe out of captivity and help get things going with Rey. His guidance and insight into the first order does seem necessary throughout several steps of the film. Always surprised to see him compared to Jar Jar.

I didn't hate him. In fact I absolutely loved the idea behind him. A stormtrooper that defects and joins the jedi/rebels as a primary protagonist? Awesome! He just fell very short for me. I really wished he had more of an edge to him.

Heres a guy that was raised as a killing machine in an environment that suppressed individuality to an extent where even names weren't allowed, and yet we see absolutely zero of this in his character. From the moment we meet him he is friendly, wide eyed, a bit socially awkward, and shows zero signs of the life he only recently abandoned. Without change there is no arc, and making Finn already a likeable everyman cut the legs out completely from what could have been an awesome anti-hero redemption story.

And as shallow as it may sound, a stocky black guy might not have been the best choice for the role. Maybe its because I have always seen the empire as a metaphor for Nazi Germany. Plus John Boyega is just so......friendly looking.

If Oscar Issac had played Finn I think the character would have been a home run.

 

[Cocoboloboy]

I just don't know if I should get Finn with or w/o the StormTrooper. Thoughts? Thanks!

He definitely doesn't need the Riot Trooper to be a great display piece. If you're not into gathering different TFA Troopers then save some cash and get Finn alone.

 

[TonTon]

Eh, I really like Isaac but thought Boyega delivered a better performance. Maybe there just wasn't enough to the character of Poe.

The First Order is clearly different from the Empire though. They might not have liked a ginger giving their big speeches either. I just think the make-up is different if they're kidnapping kids, etc.

They may have been trained to kill. But it's not like he'd ever killed anyone just lots of virtual training. So imagine a marine who'd gone through basic training over and over. Is he really what you would call a trained killer?

 

[ShadowX81]

But there should be some, any sign of the life he previously lived in his character. A life that completely consumed his every facet of individuality or display of mercy since his childhood. A life that was nothing but training, drills, pt, and preparing for the next mission.
And to explain away why there is none of that completely undercuts what could have made for a really great character.

He should have been an edgy, steely eyed, trained killer who only by some miracle and a very, very deeply buried heart of gold decided to make a choice which led him down a different path.
Not a stocky, friendly, slightly goofy, everyman.

 

[Rudimus]

Finn is force sensitive(spoiler). He had visions the minute he got in that small town on Jakku. Kylo Ren sensed him when he was leaving after killing Lor San Tekka. Finn sensed the deaths of all those people before they actually died from Starkiller base. When he was running from the First Order on Takadona it sparked Reys visions. He resisted First Order propaganda. Looking back on Finn in TFA after the sequels will make you realize this, but the figure will be long sold out.

 

[irezumi]

Finn is force sensitive(spoiler). He had visions the minute he got in that small town on Jakku. Kylo Ren sensed him when he was leaving after killing Lor San Tekka. Finn sensed the deaths of all those people before they actually died from Starkiller base. When he was running from the First Order on Takadona it sparked Reys visions. He resisted First Order propaganda. Looking back on Finn in TFA after the sequels will make you realize this, but the figure will be long sold out.

This I like.

 

[somethingbrite]

I'm sure you are all aware that Poe was just supposed to be an incidental character who would actually die in the first movie and doesn't actually get much screen time outside of the first part of the film.
This might explain why there is as yet no Poe figure.

I'm not 100% sure about Finn, I get the feeling that while he was important to the first movie that perhaps they weren't sure where his character was going to go - and that Rey was in fact always supposed to be the main focus.
This seems to be supported by reports of re-writes to script which apparently focus on "Rey and Finns" story which hit the rumour mill in January 2016 - after the success of the opening film of the series and I guess audience reaction to the film and the merchandise.

For me Finn, Rey and BB8 are the important Hero's and Kylo + a couple of flanking troopers are the important bad's. I would love to say "that's as deep as I will go" - however as new figure arrive for preview etc this gets harder to stick to.

 

[drjedisith]

finn is mace windus son. thats my take i bought the 2 pack because i def wanted him and a trooper. its a great set! or rather grandson . somehow they are connected

 

[MaxGoof]

But there should be some, any sign of the life he previously lived in his character. A life that completely consumed his every facet of individuality or display of mercy since his childhood. A life that was nothing but training, drills, pt, and preparing for the next mission.
And to explain away why there is none of that completely undercuts what could have made for a really great character.

He should have been an edgy, steely eyed, trained killer who only by some miracle and a very, very deeply buried heart of gold decided to make a choice which led him down a different path.
Not a stocky, friendly, slightly goofy, everyman.

Finn being a steely, edgy killer would defeat the purpose of the character. He spent his whole life in training to become what he believed would be a force for good or a defender of peace as a Stormtrooper--and then when confronted with the reality of the First Order being butchers of innocents in his first real mission, he realizes that his conception of The First Order is wrong and he doesn't want to be part of it.

The First Order could teach Finn weapons usage and how to be a soldier in training, but there's no way for them to make their troops killers of innocents until they're put in that position--and that's a line that Finn isn't willing to cross.

 

[Centrocal]

Except Finn did not really show any significant prowess of weaponry or tactics. He seemed to be out of his element most of the time. Basically he was someone the audience could relate to. We don't know whats going on, he doesn't know whats going on. They could have portrayed him as a more proficient soldier yet still having a conscience

 

[TonTon]

Except Finn did not really show any significant prowess of weaponry or tactics. He seemed to be out of his element most of the time. Basically he was someone the audience could relate to. We don't know whats going on, he doesn't know whats going on. They could have portrayed him as a more proficient soldier yet still having a conscience

It's interesting, in the book that leads up to TFA, "Before the Awakening," Finn is portrayed as being one of the most skilled soldiers, but it's all simulation and sparring. In TFA we see the first actual combat of the Stormtroopers and that's indeed when he decides he needs to bolt. The story does show how out of step his thinking is with the First Order and how he has to hide that. It's kind of a stupid book but has some good tidbits.

 

[MaxGoof]

To be fair, Finn does manage to wield a lightsaber for the first time ever with no experience using one at all and not get killed immediately. That's pretty good--especially considering he holds his own for a minute against a highly-trained Kylo Ren.

Just because Finn doesn't know how to pilot a TIE Fighter or deal with a Rathtar, I never thought that he was unskilled as a soldier--that's just not what he was trained for.