Hot Toys Sandtrooper and Dewback 1/6

[darth dennis]

I’m selling authentic Tunisian sand from the set of A New Hope if anyone is interested.

The proximity of this post to the one about you selling your kidney to fund this makes me somewhat apprehensive as to the sand's authenticity...

 

[krieg-der-sterne]

I’m selling authentic Tunisian sand from the set of A New Hope if anyone is interested.

Oh great,I still got a bag full of original bantha poo…

 

[sithlord13]

Ordered mine. Just wish I had bought the ssc one when it was released but hey…
this will be one the last bits I get I think as I am flat out of room now.
i Have allocate room for it and a base. I will do the standard frame with sand in it. It’s not hard.
the only question is do I try and squeeze a second trooper next to it.
room and budget suggest no. but let’s see when it’s released

 

[jkno]

I keep trying to talk myself out of getting this by finding nitpick reasons since I already have the SS version.
1. Lack of base? I could make my own.
2. More Mando style instead of OT? Who cares?
2. Better material that will last longer? Just don’t sell the SS. Wait that’s a pro.
3. More detail and better paint apps? I’m fine with what I have. Damn! Another pro.
4. Swap out parts for a variety of display options? This is not going the way I’d hoped.
5. Darker paint scheme than OT? Do we really know what color he was on set?

Sells a kidney to fund the preorder.

Hot Toys doesn't know if the Dewbacks were male or female, so that particular swap out part was not in their plan...

 

[jkno]

I’m selling authentic Tunisian sand from the set of A New Hope if anyone is interested.

In fact I have sand, rocks and desert roses from the Tunisia trip I made to the movie sets in 2008

 

[krieg-der-sterne]

In fact I have sand, rocks and desert roses from the Tunisia trip I made to the movie sets in 2008

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That must have been a very cool trip. Great it still exists

 

[Hoody999]

In fact I have sand, rocks and desert roses from the Tunisia trip I made to the movie sets in 2008

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Wow, that would make a sand base super authentic !

 

[Blaster Rex]

Ordered mine. Just wish I had bought the ssc one when it was released but hey…
this will be one the last bits I get I think as I am flat out of room now.
i Have allocate room for it and a base. I will do the standard frame with sand in it. It’s not hard.
the only question is do I try and squeeze a second trooper next to it.
room and budget suggest no. but let’s see when it’s released

Hi, sorry, but could elaborate a little on the 'standard frame' complete noob question probably.

 

[Blaster Rex]

In fact I have sand, rocks and desert roses from the Tunisia trip I made to the movie sets in 2008

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Thanks for posting these photos! Now I have a good reference for which colour 'sand' to use for the base.

 

[FlyAndFight]

That definitely must have been an amazing trip, jkno!

 

[sithlord13]

Hi, sorry, but could elaborate a little on the 'standard frame' complete noob question probably.

Of course I take a picture frame - or in this case I might have to make one and stripit to make it flat then fill it with sand leaving the glass or board to hold the sand

 

[Blaster Rex]

Of course I take a picture frame - or in this case I might have to make one and stripit to make it flat then fill it with sand leaving the glass or board to hold the sand

Thank you for replying to my inquiry, this is a great idea and I'll factor it in when addressing/planning how I'm going to encase mine.

 

[jedijim3002]

The proximity of this post to the one about you selling your kidney to fund this makes me somewhat apprehensive as to the sand's authenticity...

It’s authentic. “Trust me”. It even has the “organic” stamp of approval.

 

[borgified]

Nearly $1k CND for the combo set with a possible two year wait.. Seriously thinking about this as I do have the Black Series version (or just get the DLX Dewie and call it a day).

I wonder if HT will do a Ronto and Jawa combo for those that want it.

 

[THE dAY]

Oh great,I still got a bag full of original bantha poo…

I have the droppings of someone who saw a bantha...

 

[jkno]

That definitely must have been an amazing trip, jkno!

It definitely was and amazing journey. Hope to go back some day, in an extended trip.

Here is a video collage of the Tunisian movie set for those interested:



Unfortunately there were idiots writing their names on the buildings and stealing parts to sell online - even well known people, who then raised money to "save" the sets, hypocrisy at max . Back in those days there were also fewer locals trying to sell something, seems today there are a lot of them, removing the magic from the location.

 

[Dave_W]

I went down the Tunisia rabbit hole. Any guessing what this building was used for?

 

[Hoody999]

Nearly $1k CND for the combo set with a possible two year wait.. Seriously thinking about this as I do have the Black Series version (or just get the DLX Dewie and call it a day).

I wonder if HT will do a Ronto and Jawa combo for those that want it.

Do the calculation on what size that would be in 1/6 scale and you will have your answer......

 

[Jammyjr]

I went down the Tunisia rabbit hole. Any guessing what this building was used for?

Old bens hut?

 

[borgified]

Do the calculation on what size that would be in 1/6 scale and you will have your answer......

Did the math if correct. Based on what Wookiepedia has mentioned, the height of the Ronto is 4 to 5 meters in height,

4 meters = 400 cm/6 = 66.66666* cm tall or 2 feet 2 inches
5 meters = 500cm/6 = 83.3333* cm tall or 2 foot 8 3/4 inches