Hot Toys Star Wars Stormtrooper

[hen88]

Currently, there isn't anyone just selling chest plates. There's someone selling the entire armor set for around $100. I doubt the seller would refund me that much.


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[Bjjer]

Currently, there isn't anyone just selling chest plates. There's someone selling the entire armor set for around $100. I doubt the seller would refund me that much.


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Wait until you find one or wait until the ESB Stormtrooper is released the armor will probably be the same. Also when Han in Stromtrooper disguise is released he will be parted out on ebay and the chest armor will be the same.

 

[ZE_501]

Wait until you find one or wait until the ESB Stormtrooper is released the armor will probably be the same. Also when Han in Stromtrooper disguise is released he will be parted out on ebay and the chest armor will be the same.

Yep. You'll find one, just sit tight.

 

[hen88]

I haven't really taken him out of the box. I should probably take him out and properly inspect him. He might have more defects on the back side.

 

[hokietwo]

Even on a defective item?

You could always ask the seller for a partial refund that covers the cost of a new chest piece.

Yes even on defective items. I have sold and bought several pieces sealed on eBay and when I had an issue either way all you can do is send it back if you do not want the item.

Now the suggestion to ask for the cash is great if the seller is willing to do it. Make sure to open a case for defective merch to protect yourself if you are trying to work it out. Get it documented what the refund is and then ebay can debit their paypal if they are agreeing to a specific amount that is documented on the case resolution. They have to offer the amount to you though through the case. Then you are home free.

 

[Aliaz]

That looks like the defect one of my troopers had. I bought it from a local store so I got a new trooper. So yes that defect is possible even with a new Stormtrooper.

 

[egel]

After a retailer flubbed up my Chewie & Han order, turns I am will miss the Stormtroopers too. Turns out the supplier did not receive enough stock, so pre-orders were cancelled. Messages were sent out months ago apparantly (not to me).

 

[Aliaz]

After a retailer flubbed up my Chewie & Han order, turns I am will miss the Stormtroopers too. Turns out the supplier did not receive enough stock, so pre-orders were cancelled. Messages were sent out months ago apparantly (not to me).

That sucks

I saw one in the buy/sell forum for $475 a few days ago, and some one eBay for about $520. Don't think any store has this availible anymore.

 

[SithThundercracker]

After a retailer flubbed up my Chewie & Han order, turns I am will miss the Stormtroopers too. Turns out the supplier did not receive enough stock, so pre-orders were cancelled. Messages were sent out months ago apparantly (not to me).

This seems common, at least in Europe. I still have no idea if I'm gonna receive my set.

 

[Pixelpiper]

Time to start dealing with different retailers...

 

[SithThundercracker]

Time to start dealing with different retailers...

Yes, this local shop of mine is not even competitive any more. But the trouble was essentialy on the two-packs...Han, Chewie and single Trooper arrived smoothly, the two packs were cut, somehow.

 

[Aliaz]

Time to start dealing with different retailers...

Definately.

 

[DarthRusty]

I just put myself on the wait list for the 2 pack on SS.

 

[Darthrazz]

I just put myself on the wait list for the 2 pack on SS.

Good luck!

 

[hen88]

Here's a photo of the damage:

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The seller contacted me and told me to send him the breast plate and that Hot Toys would send him a new one. But I can't figure out how to detach the breast plate without breaking the elastic connector. Does anyone have any tips?

 

[TonTon]

If I recall correctly, you have to remove most of the armor from the figure as there's an elastic piece that goes down between the legs. Then there's enough room to pull the chest armor over the neck joint and remove it.

 

[Kuzeh]

Does anybody know if the regular ST body is the same as the one from the TFA First Order ones?

 

[Creighton]

Anyone think that ST is a bit fishy?
Hard to believe HT would let that big of defect slide...

 

[hen88]

Anyone think that ST is a bit fishy?
Hard to believe HT would let that big of defect slide...

I finally took the figure out to inspect it more fully, and the quality is definitely subpar. There's another less noticeable defect on the back of the armor. Also - one of the armbands has a major warped spot. I compared him to the First Order Stormtrooper, who was absolutely flawless. I'm not sure what to do at this point. I could just buy a completely new armor set on eBay for $100 and replace everything. Or I could contact eBay and try to open a case. But if I have to return it, then I'll lose money shipping it back to the seller in Hong Kong. What should I do?

 

[Lejuan]

That 'warped spot' you're referring to, is that the one visible in your pic, on the left arm? It's supposed to be like that.