Action Figure Hot Toys - Quarter Scale 1/4 The Mandalorian and The Child (Deluxe)

[ScoutingForToys]

The armor is a huge miss IMO. It makes the 1:6 version look chromed.

Really don't like the finish on the 1/4 scale. Looks so dull.

 

[davejames]

I know there were a couple guys who came out with custom chromed armor sets for the 1/6 figure, so wonder if we might see the same for this. Will probably be very pricey though.

Actually I just had another look at the proto and the armor looked FAR more chromed there. This I would have been perfectly happy with, but not that dull flat gray color we got.

 

[matrix69]

I must be one of the few that don't mind the big base

I love the base...as it captures the aftermath of IG-11's sacrifice perfectly

 

[user 72759]

I think it makes the most sense with this release to offer armor repaints. Send the pieces to me and I’ll repaint them. Printing, casting, and finishing completely new parts could cost as much as the figure. If I get the paint process down pat then it could probably be a simple $100-$200 ish mod. It will also be nice to have a figure finished in the actual prop paint because it adds an extra touch of screen lineage to the whole piece.

 

[darth dennis]

Lol, thanks for responding the way you did I was worried I was being too harsh

It’s a good figure and I’m glad I own it but I’m not sure I’d tell someone it’s worth getting into 1:4 for. I would say that about my other 1:4 pieces. The S2 Mando appears to be a better release all around when considering accessories and finish.

idk if I mentioned it ITT but I’ve already ordered the actual paint they use on the screen used props and my 1:1 helmet pictured above and plan to repaint the armor. I think more metallic armor will make the flight suit look better by contrast.

All good, not harsh at all. Interested in the paint used as I might entertain the same. I agree on the missing accessories for sure. Although I pretty much got it for the Grogu in satchel pose so how sad am I?

 

[Sassafras]

The armor is a huge miss IMO. It makes the 1:6 version look chromed.

Er - that pic just confirmed I'm not seeing things. The 1/4 paint looks dull. So maybe it's the same paint as the 1/6 but there can be minute changes in paints, dyes, etc.

Seems some of the gripes about this figure don’t really hold up in Justin/Jedha’s reviews. Proportions, weathering, armor all fine. He basically said it’s a must-have figure if you have the money.

Except the paint IMO makes the fig look like HT cut corners, when they d*#n well didn't need to. HT is perfectly capable of churning out excellent long-lasting metallic paint (IW Bucky arm, for instance).

I think they just want folks to buy the eventual chromed up shiny 1/4 and make even more money, which is evil. Smart, but evil $$$$$$$$

 

[user 72759]

Er - that pic just confirmed I'm not seeing things. The 1/4 paint looks dull. So maybe it's the same paint as the 1/6 but there can be minute changes in paints, dyes, etc.



Except the paint IMO makes the fig look like HT cut corners, when they d*#n well didn't need to. HT is perfectly capable of churning out excellent long-lasting metallic paint (IW Bucky arm, for instance).

I think they just want folks to buy the eventual chromed up shiny 1/4 and make even more money, which is evil. Smart, but evil $$$$$$$$

I don’t think it’s the same paint. It interacts with light completely differently. I’m cleaning up some shots right now but here’s the best I can make it look so far.

 

[sj2106]

I think it makes the most sense with this release to offer armor repaints. Send the pieces to me and I’ll repaint them. Printing, casting, and finishing completely new parts could cost as much as the figure. If I get the paint process down pat then it could probably be a simple $100-$200 ish mod. It will also be nice to have a figure finished in the actual prop paint because it adds an extra touch of screen lineage to the whole piece.

I'm very interested in that repaint if you do offer it. I'm in the UK but shipping shouldn't be too bad with all the armour pieces removable.

 

[Rbeato]

Gotta admit though, paint aside…when this thing is posed properly it looks awesome. I can’t wait to see the paint mods. Could easily push me over the edge to order the standard version

 

[Hologram AI]

I could see them offering another version with the next season or something with chrome armor + a Pedro sculpt. I imagine this will sell better than their other 1/4 figures and wouldn't be surprised if they did another version like the 1/6.

Howard also has a hard on for the Mandalorian so it's more likely than others.

 

[user 72759]

I saw some people ask about the standard display stand. FYI thats it I used to pose Mando with the 1:1 helmet. Maybe this is sacrilege but Mando seems to stand find and I care more about my desk display QS001 so I saw it as an opportunity to reversibly convert the base into an actual flat stand for Bats.

It’s a good looking stand and generic enough to be used for a lot of different figures. Hopefully some pop up loose.

2nd pic is Mando’s current home. Sometimes I keep new figures at my desk so I don’t end up posing them once and never taking them back out of my display.

 

[darth dennis]

I saw some people ask about the standard display stand. FYI thats it I used to pose Mando with the 1:1 helmet. Maybe this is sacrilege but Mando seems to stand find and I care more about my desk display QS001 so I saw it as an opportunity to reversibly convert the base into an actual flat stand for Bats.

It’s a good looking stand and generic enough to be used for a lot of different figures. Hopefully some pop up loose.

2nd pic is Mando’s current home. Sometimes I keep new figures at my desk so I don’t end up posing them once and never taking them back out of my display.

I like the flamethrower look! Protecting Grogu in the satchel. Might be my go-to initial pose!

 

[daywalker74]

Yeah, the armor reads as gray plastic... not even dull metal, much less shiny chrome... plus the color of the suit is still wrong.
At this price point and scale, those are 2 BIG things to get wrong, IMO.
There shouldn't be such obvious, basic issues with a $550 figure. That's too much money to get it wrong.

 

[rory]

I mean it wouldn't take much to dye the suit and repaint the armor, and I do loooooove to tinker with my figs. So I guess it's no big deal. And in the end, I think some alumaluster painted armor would take this thing to a wild level of awesome, probably surpassing all their other 1/4 figs.

 

[user 72759]

Yeah, I’m excited to own this figure because it’s a fantastic base for a custom. The core pieces are all great just needs some tweaks and refinishing.

 

[user 72759]

I like the flamethrower look! Protecting Grogu in the satchel. Might be my go-to initial pose!

Flamethrower effect is scaled better for 1:6 lol

 

[Zurdo95D]

I don’t think it’s the same paint. It interacts with light completely differently. I’m cleaning up some shots right now but here’s the best I can make it look so far.

Fantastic photos! It really loos like a real person in a suit.

 

[MyenShi]

Fantastic photos! It really loos like a real person in a suit.

It’s true of any figure, but this is one that absolutely needs someone good at posing to make it shine.

It’s crazy how it flips from a Beskar bowling pin to a man in a suit or back depending on who’s taking the picture.

 

[Rbeato]

Well it turned out I had more points than I thought so this ended up being $300 to ship so I said screw it. This is the pic that did it for me and how I hope to display mine. Just need a backdrop like that.

 

[user 72759]

“Such a large bounty for such a small package.”