Hot Toys MMS429 - Return of the Jedi Luke Skywalker

[irezumi]

The recent tailoring on Hot Toys Tarkin should be the standard in terms of fitting compared to these baggy clothes on ROTJ Luke.

 

[jedijim3002]

I have to agree that HT left a lot of room for Sideshow’s version to shine. I guess we will see when the in hand photos show up. May have to get the jumpsuit, poncho, belts, and helmeted head from TA.

 

[GodParticle]

That suit is just awful looking. Never have been a fan of the sculpt, either

 

[Wor-Gar]

May have to get the jumpsuit, poncho, belts, and helmeted head from TA.

Ugh... the day I need to replace my HT clothing with Sideshow's offerings will be a sad day indeed.

 

[TaliBane]

I think the tailoring on the new Sideshow offering is far superior.
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I dunno - staged photos of a prototype versus blogger pics of a production figure isn't exactly a fair comparison. Though I was pretty happy with the Snowspeeder Luke tailoring.

 

[SilverStar17]

I dunno - staged photos of a prototype versus blogger pics of a production figure isn't exactly a fair comparison. Though I was pretty happy with the Snowspeeder Luke tailoring.

Agreed on both counts.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I can't remember the last time I was disappointed in HT tailoring. They seem to be the unsung heroes of this hobby.

 

[EVILFACE]

What a hunk of junk.

 

[Wor-Gar]

What a hunk of junk.

That should be your line about the Solo movie.

 

[earthdog]

Is that how people wash out the extra dye? I was debating rinsing and wringing the robe on my new Anakin, but was worried it would dry wrinkled and look weird.

Not sure what others are doing but that’s my plan. Warm water rinse and wring it into a white bowl to see if any color runs.

Wrinkles can be easily removed with steaming or a careful pressing.

 

[bedot]

Not sure why there is so much dislike for this. It delivered exactly on the prototype, and there are so many display options.


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[Deak Starkiller]

Looks great... a figure I've been waiting a long time to get, it's actually making me a bit nostalgic for the Sideshow Jedi Luke. That figure (though very dated now) was a game changer back in 2006 when it was released.

I think now that this figure is coming I'll un-kitbash my current Jedi Luke and return him back to the original state.

QFT.

 

[noisyrobot]

Not sure why there is so much dislike for this. It delivered exactly on the prototype, and there are so many display options.

Because internet!

I really like it. I may even get rid of my ANH Luke.
I'm not sure I want multiple figures of the same character even though it's such a different outfit.

 

[jedijim3002]

I may complain about it but I’m still getting it. I just may have to swap a few pieces. Don’t hate it. Just wish it was better.

 

[davejames]

Yeah it does look like they gave him the same fat suit as the TFA Luke for some reason. I won't have a problem taking in the outfit to make it more form-fitting, but it does seem odd I would even need to do that with this figure.

 

[TonTon]

Yeah, not cancelling my order or anything but the Jabba’s palace outfit — tunic at least — is the one I’ll definitely be going with.

Other one doesn’t look quite right. Chest fabric looks really puffy. Curious to see the Sideshow when it’s revealed.

 

[SilverStar17]

Jabba’s palace outfit — tunic at least — is the one I’ll definitely be going with.

Other one doesn’t look quite right.

That’s what I’m leaning towards as well. Tunic may sort of hide some of those shortcomings.

 

[medicomsucks]

I just broke out my SSC jedi luke from 1806, this is a big step up. Too bad about the gloved hand though but i imagine a lot of black hands are going to end up on ebay or onesixthkit. I'm pretty excited.

 

[RandomHero]

Not sure what others are doing but that’s my plan. Warm water rinse and wring it into a white bowl to see if any color runs.

Wrinkles can be easily removed with steaming or a careful pressing.

Awesome, thanks. I've been wondering what the best way to go about washing out the extra dye was. I'm not normally one for futzing/modding/working on these figures too much, I'd rather not take my chances ruining something this expensive. Without much experience I had been hesitating to do it, but I guess I'll try it out on my Anakin in the coming days. Thanks earthdog.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I just broke out my SSC jedi luke from 1806, this is a big step up. Too bad about the gloved hand though but i imagine a lot of black hands are going to end up on ebay or onesixthkit. I'm pretty excited.

Comparison picture.... for fun! Please...