Hot Toys Sandtrooper and Dewback 1/6

[Wor-Gar]

This might be one of the few HT pieces that actually is worth something in 20-30 years.

 

[fantasticfrog]

But then you have to ship it. Is someone going to pay $150 or more to ship this thing on top of the price? I can’t sell my sealed 89 Batman deluxe for cost because of the shipping price. Once people hear that price they back out and I’m getting exact quotes for shipping.
It does look great in that beskar kid video.

 

[BoosterGold06]

But then you have to ship it. Is someone going to pay $150 or more to ship this thing on top of the price? I can’t sell my sealed 89 Batman deluxe for cost because of the shipping price. Once people hear that price they back out and I’m getting exact quotes for shipping.
It does look great in that beskar kid video.

It’s even worse for statues. I am having buyer’s remorse over a custom Obi vs Anakin statue I got, but it’ll probably cost $400+ to ship the two giant boxes it came in.

 

[ZE_501]

But then you have to ship it. Is someone going to pay $150 or more to ship this thing on top of the price?

It’s even worse for statues. I am having buyer’s remorse over a custom Obi vs Anakin statue I got, but it’ll probably cost $400+ to ship the two giant boxes it came in.

The craziest collectible I ever purchased was the Hot Toys '89 Batmobile; showed up in a box the size of a small fridge. There was a point I thought I'd never sell the thing, but during that first COVID lockdown was when I lost most of my enthusiasm for maintaining an elaborate collection and off it went -- but I got lucky because it was a local buyer, so no shipping necessary.

With the cost of shipping these days, I'd certainly think several times before committing to a big, unwieldy specialty purchase.

I think the Dewback looks great and I was tempted, but only for a while. Personally I'm glad I didn't encumber myself with this one, but I don't collect much anymore. Jury is out on the Sergeant, though. May pick one up since it did turn out great.

 

[slynger]

Shipping has definitely changed the game. I splurged for the XM Prime and Megatron, but these days I’m pretty picky with what gets added to the collection.

 

[Felinx]

In the long haul I bet a lot of Dewey buyers are going to wish HT followed through on that detachable tail, which probably might have cut down the box size by 20-30%.

I still recall my Jabba 2.0 arriving in a box big enough for me to fully fit inside of (I'm 6'-0"...) and realizing the only way to re-selll it would be for me to rent a van and drive it to the buyer. Fortunately I got it for $660 shipped which softened the blow.

Jury is out on the Sergeant, though. May pick one up since it did turn out great.

I'm still mulling another one but I'm bummed by the use of a 10 year old inaccurate sculpt and stuff like the pauldron being wrong (should be segmented for white one) not to mention the stubby thigh armor that's been an issue from day one with HT troopers.

Bizarre HT went to town with all-new armor and helmet for their ROTJ stormie (though even that new sculpt was a fail, simply reversing the position of their ANH error, and looking nothing like the unique ROTJ bucket) yet an arguably better seller like a sandie they just re-use everything from a decade ago.

 

[darth dennis]

The Sideshow Speeder bike PF is one that I know I'll never sell because of the box size. Not that I ever want to sell it but that box is just gigantic.

 

[ZE_501]

I'm still mulling another one but I'm bummed by the use of a 10 year old inaccurate sculpt and stuff like the pauldron being wrong (should be segmented for white one) not to mention the stubby thigh armor that's been an issue from day one with HT troopers.

I'd replace the helmet anyway, I've been sitting on accurate resin helmets for years and plan on doing ANH customs; just a question of whether or not to do the Sandtrooper. You're not wrong about the rest but I'm not sure I care enough about the other inaccuracies anymore. I've grown lazy.

Bizarre HT went to town with all-new armor and helmet for their ROTJ stormie (though even that new sculpt was a fail, simply reversing the position of their ANH error, and looking nothing like the unique ROTJ bucket) yet an arguably better seller like a sandie they just re-use everything from a decade ago.

It's really strange. I can't imagine Howard looks at these helmets and thinks "Great!" ... I'd say it's a way to keep collectors hungry but they don't make that many OT troopers so ... what the hell are they even doing?

 

[jkno]

I'd replace the helmet anyway, I've been sitting on accurate resin helmets for years and plan on doing ANH customs; just a question of whether or not to do the Sandtrooper. You're not wrong about the rest but I'm not sure I care enough about the other inaccuracies anymore. I've grown lazy.

I'm one of the old "rivet counters" on the Star Wars forums, accuracy nut, etc. But right now I don't care that much anymore. I realized that no licensed company will make a 100% accurate item. Heck, even the life-size helmets from RS are not 100% accurate to screen used. The same with blasters and everything else. I toned down my expectations, entered the Zen period of collecting and I feel much better.

 

[ZE_501]

I toned down my expectations, entered the Zen period of collecting and I feel much better.

I remember your Rivet Counter days. In my first decade as a collector I had fun (and a little frustration LOL) customizing with Marmit and HT parts with SSC accessories to make the most accurate troopers I could, referencing the MEPD resources and screenshots, etc.

I've been a lot more relaxed about that stuff as I wound down being a (very) active collector and if I do get a piece here and there, enjoy it for what it is. Definitely in my Zen period as well, although I still like a baseline of accuracy I no longer concern myself with 'perfection'.

 

[wormlander]

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Very nice! Do you know if they ever made any ANH versions?...

 

[choombaz]

The craziest collectible I ever purchased was the Hot Toys '89 Batmobile; showed up in a box the size of a small fridge.

Clearly you have never bought anything from Jazzinc. Those boxes are the size of … well something much bigger than a small fridge.