Hot Toys Star Wars Stormtrooper

[Centrocal]

Wow...Jedis are jerks. :/

Yeah, they clearly just wanted Luke's autograph and were rushing over so he could sign their rifles

 

[kevchan1103]

I had a Medicom Stormy and I don't plan on owning a fleet so I only got the single version, here are some shots I took:

HT Shadow Trooper and Medicom Stormtrooper


HT Stormtrooper and Medicom Stormtrooper


Troopers group shot


Stormtroopers with Medicom Darth Vader 2.0
"Bring me the the passengers, I want them alive!"






"Fire in the hole!"


Some people think Stormtrooper is an "easy" figure to make, but the amount of details that HT paid attention to on this figure is AMAZING! Like the difference in numbers of the "holes" on each forearm, the little circle "mark" on the left bicep armor, etc. The overall proportion is the most screen-accurate amongst any Stormtrooper figure, and the finish on the armor looks so rich, it's not just glossy plastics (like on the Medicom one). To me it is the perfect Stormtrooper figure. The Medicom one, consider its age (the body and undersuit has been replaced), is not bad actually, a bit skinny but still looks good, i'm still happy with it and he could be the "short" one of the pair~

 

[kevb0977]

Impressive pictures, really like the environment look/feel.

 

[marker2037]

Nice pics man. These are looking good. I'll have to get the two-pack.

 

[Chr0n0]

I had a Medicom Stormy and I don't plan on owning a fleet so I only got the single version, here are some shots I took:

HT Stormtrooper and Medicom Stormtrooper
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Some people think Stormtrooper is an "easy" figure to make, but the amount of details that HT paid attention to on this figure is AMAZING! Like the difference in numbers of the "holes" on each forearm, the little circle "mark" on the left bicep armor, etc. The overall proportion is the most screen-accurate amongst any Stormtrooper figure, and the finish on the armor looks so rich, it's not just glossy plastics (like on the Medicom one). To me it is the perfect Stormtrooper figure. The Medicom one, consider its age (the body and undersuit has been replaced), is not bad actually, a bit skinny but still looks good, i'm still happy with it and he could be the "short" one of the pair~

Wow, standing next to the HT really does show how skinny the Medicom Stormtrooper is and how much more detailed the HT is!

It's still a nice figure but proportions, detail and paint are just inferior.

The more pics you guys post, the more excited I get for this release. Going to be long wait for my set now.

 

[marker2037]

I just checked Sideshow's site and they don't expect these until August. That's odd

 

[Invictus Sol]

I just think they haven't updated, yet. I'm sure that's going to change.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I just checked Sideshow's site and they don't expect these until August. That's odd

Not odd. Apparently this 'load' is a small release for HK, while the US release is later and larger. Probably earlier than August, but with New Year (you lose a month) and then the dock problems here, likely summer no matter what. Besides, the shipping time and space has been booked, probably hard to change at this point.

 

[marker2037]

So maybe Sideshow gets them in March, they get stuck at the port, then delivered to us in June

 

[marker2037]

Not odd. Apparently this 'load' is a small release for HK, while the US release is later and larger.

Well this shuts me up. Touche

 

[ZE_501]

Wow, standing next to the HT really does show how skinny the Medicom Stormtrooper is and how much more detailed the HT is!

It's still a nice figure but proportions, detail and paint are just inferior.

The more pics you guys post, the more excited I get for this release. Going to be long wait for my set now.

I used to have a squad of Medicoms. They have a charm and nice polished appearance; not bad for their time but the hips are unnaturally narrow which kills the illusion more than the overall slight build.

Articulation was amazing, hindered by brittle bodies prone to snapping. Still...they were fun figures.

My first foray into Marmits ended my Medicom days decisively.

Strictly for overall *screen* accuracy in terms of *feel* and some really subtle details....the asymmetry and natural wonkiness of a properly modded and futzed Marmit can still beat Hot Toys, but for quality it's not even close, naturally.

That said, if in 2015 the Hot Toys Stormtrooper wasn't the best available, something would be very wrong.


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[ZE_501]

Thanks for the video review. Did you notice if the eye lenses have a green tint to them?

Just to clarify, the eye lenses are made of dark green, translucent plastic.

They appear black.


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[agonistes86]

I was hoping that I would be satisfied with my custom Marmit, but seeing all these new shots, I'm pretty sure I'll have to track down one of the single troopers. Great shots, everybody!

 

[ZE_501]

I was hoping that I would be satisfied with my custom Marmit, but seeing all these new shots, I'm pretty sure I'll have to track down one of the single troopers. Great shots, everybody!

I love those old Marmit kits; but this is really a must-have.


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[paramoremcr88]

My pair arrived this morning. Just a quick iPad pic while at work

 

[TheClipperKing]

Fookin' awesome!


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ClipperKing pose -- as seen in his video review. All rights reserved.

Thanks mate , and also thanks to the guys who have mentioned my review ..... I know my star wars terminology is a little rusty and my knowledge of the clone/storm troopers is not as vast as others but I do try :O)

 

[Rorywan]

Try not. Do or do not. There is no try.

 

[Captain Britain]

My God, they're just so white!

 

[ZE_501]

Under certain lights they do have a very slight creamy tint, which I believe would be screen accurate. I noticed when placing them next to some Revoltech stormtroopers...those things are a bright titanium white with a faint bluish tint in comparison.

 

[Rorywan]

Under certain lights they do have a very slight creamy tint, which I believe would be screen accurate. I noticed when placing them next to some Revoltech stormtroopers...those things are a bright titanium white with a faint bluish tint in comparison.

Yeah, they are not "paper" white, they are a very slightly off-white/cream. They look perfect to me in hand, and that's a tricky thing since we have all grown up looking at Stormtroopers.