Hot Toys - Star Wars: The Clone Wars - 1/6th scale Captain Rex Collectible Figure

[Centrocal]

Wow, final product looks really good! It shines despite the ****** blogger pics they use on facebook... is what I would say if the figure was actually out.

 

[endor1]

If I hadn't decided to keep the Sideshow clones, I definitely would've gotten two of Cody and Rex. With all the possible display options and figure pairings, it's easy to justify having two of at least Cody and Rex.

Yes, I'm starting to catch on. Hmmm and when it comes to pairing the 501st trooper dlx with Rex, you could have three troopers due to all the extra helmets. That way you could have the 3 diff helmets to represent all the phases of the 501st clones? Seems like Hot Toys knows how we think... do they not?

 

[SOU7567]

If I hadn't decided to keep the Sideshow clones, I definitely would've gotten two of Cody and Rex. With all the possible display options and figure pairings, it's easy to justify having two of at least Cody and Rex.

My thoughts too

Might sell the Sideshow Phase II Rex and 501st deluxe later this year too.

 

[sithocan]

My last payment is due in the middle of May. Do you think it can reach SSC warehouse if it is released now? Considering Mando deluxe, it seems unlikely. But maybe they are doing an undercover shipment for May 4th?

 

[subzro]

My last payment is due in the middle of May. Do you think it can reach SSC warehouse if it is released now? Considering Mando deluxe, it seems unlikely. But maybe they are doing an undercover shipment for May 4th?

Not a chance even in normal shipping times. If this was released today i honestly wouldn't expect it until July or August since the shipping backlog is only expected to get worse.

 

[chrisstbh]

WOW!!! Still no Rex.

 

[ObiGlennKenobi]

I thought Rex must have been released again in Hong Kong today.
The thread is constantly updating!
Goad i could further add to it!

 

[user 64404]

Its my first time ordering from sideshow, before sending the item can you change the address?

 

[sithocan]

Its my first time ordering from sideshow, before sending the item can you change the address?

Yes, you can.

 

[Blackout]

Can Rex just release tomorrow? Is that too much to ask?

I'd be happy to wait longer if it meant they fixed his strangely receded hairline...
poor rex isn't supposed to go bald until after the clone wars

 

[user 67922]

I'd be happy to wait longer if it meant they fixed his strangely receded hairline...

Don't really see your point, even in that Clone Wars picture you can see Rex and Cody have different hairlines. Not all clones have the same hairlines. Plenty of examples of this in the Clone Wars. Rex is clearly receding more than Cody. Also, one is based off a live-action version of a character (Cody) and other is a realistic interpretation of an animated character (Rex). Unnecessary nitpicking.

 

[Blackout]

Don't really see your point, even in that Clone Wars picture you can see Rex and Cody have different hairlines. Not all clones have the same hairlines. Plenty of examples of this in the Clone Wars. Rex is clearly receding more than Cody. Also, one is based off a live-action version of a character (Cody) and other is a realistic interpretation of an animated character (Rex). Unnecessary nitpicking.

The difference between live action and animation is not as forgiving when they're literally clones of the same age, thanks to that we already know 95% of how Rex should look in live action.
As for claiming that their hairlines are different in this example picture, it's the exact same distance from the brow and wrinkles, you can match up the forehead wrinkles in the exact same places. Take a measuring tape to your screen if you can't figure it out, the hairlines are identical:

That's the same hairline both times in different colors. Cody keeps his longer and natural, Rex trims his short and dyes it. What other clones of different ages or experiences have done with their hair is irrelevant, that's what these two clones clearly share.

When a figure costs hundreds of dollars you can bet I will pick nits! Rex's hairline being at least a full inch higher on his fivehead is a pretty big incongruence that you shouldnt need an eye for detail to notice! Just imagine the ****show if Hot Toys released a Stark like that...

You'd be totally down for that stark sculpt? Or is that nitpicking

 

[sithocan]

There are bigger inconsistencies in his armor than his hairline.

 

[Blackout]

There are bigger inconsistencies in his armor than his hairline.

I'm keenly aware of those as well, like the visor and the welds for example, but the face makes the most impact since human brains are basically fine tuned to recognize tiny facial details, while it's more forgiving with nonhuman objects. That's just biology.
Plus I want to display my Rex without his helmet, which as a result obviously makes that a priority for me personally. Gotta pick your battles! The armor can be someone else's battle if they choose, my attention is focused elsewhere.

 

[pixletwin]

Wow. That animated gif is some advance level nit-pickery!

 

[The Green Goblin]

the biggest inconsistency, IMO, is that it's not screen accurate

 

[chrisstbh]

the biggest inconsistency, IMO, is that it's not screen accurate

Not again

 

[Dave_W]

I'm REALLY tempted to get Rex, but then I'd want to get Cody who would cost more than retail if I were to get him now and space is also a bigger issue than price. He'd also be the only one I'm getting from the CW so he'd have to be put with the other ROTS figures. Hmmm.

 

[chrisstbh]

I'm REALLY tempted to get Rex, but then I'd want to get Cody who would cost more than retail if I were to get him now and space is also a bigger issue than price. He'd also be the only one I'm getting from the CW so he'd have to be put with the other ROTS figures. Hmmm.

Then if you dont get Rex he is gonna cost way more than retail.

This version of Rex goes with ROTS Anakin/Obi more than the CW ones since this is his Phase 2 look.

He still had a Phase 1 helmet when they wore the Jedi armour.

 

[Dave_W]

Yeah I get that. I either get Rex at retail and take the hit on Cody or just don't bother with either and save the space and money for other figures. I'm torn.