Hot Toys Star Wars Stormtrooper

[bebe13junior]

Got this recently, thought I'd share =]

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Amazing pictures! I really love the clean, shiny, off the factory ANH Stormtrooper. I know it's not screen accurate (troopers were always a bit scuffed up)...just looks representative of the Empire!



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[Solo_bones]

Sounds like you need a measurement of the widest area on the HT Stormtrooper helmet to work from there.

I tried that and he can't use that measurement. But I think he nailed the size, I really don't think it's too big after painting it and taking new photos with new angles. I think were just used to HT oversized helmets. I'm going to start a new thread in the customs section or re-ignite my old one for people who want to follow, but this looks amazing to me.

 

[matrix69]

I tried that and he can't use that measurement. But I think he nailed the size, I really don't think it's too big after painting it and taking new photos with new angles. I think were just used to HT oversized helmets. I'm going to start a new thread in the customs section or re-ignite my old one for people who want to follow, but this looks amazing to me.

Looks great..love the more pronounced bags under the lens look..more menacing. I have no problem with the HT helmet scale wise...to me it's more of the narrow body they used that makes it look slightly over sized

 

[Solo_bones]

Looks great..love the more pronounced bags under the lens look..more menacing. I have no problem with the HT helmet scale wise...to me it's more of the narrow body they used that makes it look slightly over sized

Yeah it looks good as is, but could also be larger closer to HT size for variation and personal preference.

I moved this discussion to an older thread:

https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/...l?highlight=scan+helmet&highlight=scan+helmet

 

[Deathstroke87]

Hey, thought I'd show off my Gold Stormtrooper (I couldn't find a separate thread for it) posed with the standard twin pack stormtroopers.

I aded the cape to make him look more regal...

Enjoy...

 

[Darkseed]

Hoping my wait list for chrome trooper converts...while not in the film looks awesome

 

[evenflow]

Got mine the either day as well. Despite not being in the movie, I really enjoy the look. Glad i picked it up.

 

[IronManny]

My Goldie is coming this week!

 

[MaxGoof]

I'm really distraught that my Wait List for the Gold Trooper that I placed within the first hour after sellout hasn't converted. I'm worried Sideshow sold all the extras at SDCC... Grrr...

 

[dukefett]

Got my first Hot Toys ever!! I got a new job and got a present (well presents, Luke and Leia on the way too) for myself! I think I'm going to stick to A New Hope only, very glad HT re-released Han and Chewie. Basically everyone is available now, just have to wait for them to make the droids. Might get the Sideshow ones for now and see how the HT ones look.

 

[Deathstroke87]

I went a bit crazy with my photograph editor and made these...

 

[Jonnyc1988]

Got my first Hot Toys ever!! I got a new job and got a present (well presents, Luke and Leia on the way too) for myself! I think I'm going to stick to A New Hope only, very glad HT re-released Han and Chewie. Basically everyone is available now, just have to wait for them to make the droids. Might get the Sideshow ones for now and see how the HT ones look.

Great choices. They are all amazing. Good luck sticking to ANH though. Your gonna want everything!!! My credit card hates me

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[Darth coys]

Got my first Hot Toys ever!! I got a new job and got a present (well presents, Luke and Leia on the way too) for myself! I think I'm going to stick to A New Hope only, very glad HT re-released Han and Chewie. Basically everyone is available now, just have to wait for them to make the droids. Might get the Sideshow ones for now and see how the HT ones look.

Nice pic.....this is how it starts!!! You collect a few then before you know it you're addicted

 

[Tom Day]

Maybe a Repaint of the mouth could make this a good ANH version?

I know the brow is off and the lenses...but I still like the stunt helmets best:

Hey Solo, would you mind me asking how you got the weathering off the Sandtrooper helmet, and did you do anything else to it? It looks fantastic. Did you simply take it off with isopropyl or did you add anything to it to make it shinier? Thanks.

 

[Solo_bones]

Hey Tom, I used Isopropyl alcohol and that's it. It wasn't too strong to remove the paint but it removed the weathering easy. I also used Future floor was for the gloss coat afterward. The last thing I did was shave down the ears a bit so they weren't as wide as they are on the Sandtrooper.

 

[jkno]

Got my first Hot Toys ever!! I got a new job and got a present (well presents, Luke and Leia on the way too) for myself! I think I'm going to stick to A New Hope only, very glad HT re-released Han and Chewie. Basically everyone is available now, just have to wait for them to make the droids. Might get the Sideshow ones for now and see how the HT ones look.

Congrats! The regular TK's from HT are great! Now raise those belts a bit

 

[Tom Day]

Hey Tom, I used Isopropyl alcohol and that's it. It wasn't too strong to remove the paint but it removed the weathering easy. I also used Future floor was for the gloss coat afterward. The last thing I did was shave down the ears a bit so they weren't as wide as they are on the Sandtrooper.

Thanks Solo! I have to say, Stormtroopers are highly addictive. That Stunt helmet really is better than the other one. I would be surprised if HT didn't do a 'clean' stunt helmet Stormtrooper down the line.

Just need to find out what Future Floor is known as in the UK - if anyone knows that would be great.

 

[Hydeous]

Klear by Johnson wax. I bought it 4-5 years ago, not sure if the packaging has changed or not. I can take a pic if you need it.

I personally think this is better though, it's got extra protection for harmful uv:

 

[Solo_bones]

Thanks Solo! I have to say, Stormtroopers are highly addictive. That Stunt helmet really is better than the other one. I would be surprised if HT didn't do a 'clean' stunt helmet Stormtrooper down the line.

Just need to find out what Future Floor is known as in the UK - if anyone knows that would be great.

Actually, it's Pledge floor care for Vinyl ..I think mine is 4 years old so it's probably and older container.

 

[djsosharp]

Received my gold trooper today. Looks really cool, but has a couple issues.

1) Knee armor came loose in transit. Was essentially just sitting on the knee and fell off as soon as I first lifted the trooper gently out of the box. What's the best adhesive to secure it with?

2) Helmet has a scuff. Wouldn't bother me so much if it weren't chromed out. The clear plastic part of the case was just resting too firmly against it during shipment, and I can see exactly where it rubbed off. Is there any easy way to fix this?

I don't post here much these days but I'm assuming neither of these things are significant enough issues to cause most people to return figures. While I'm not 100% thrilled, the figure seems to look good enough overall.