Hot Toys The Acolyte Figures?

[Jive Turkey]

Prison droid. That’s all I am interested in.

I'm still waiting for those Mando prison ship droids

 

[jaztermareal]

I think only way you will see those droids is if Skylu3D makes the 1:6 files (or 1:12 files if you set scale to 200%) for 3D printing a 1:6 figure

some past droids

 

[On Porpoise]

So I'm going to put a show theory in here as it may impact my desire to purchase a figure if it comes true. I have no insider knowledge nor have I paid attention to any other discussions on this show so this theory is probably not anything new.

I am basing this on information we have been presented with up to this posting so it has some mild spoiler information in it. I'd skip it if you haven't watched the show yet and want to go in clean.

I will not be surprised AT ALL if Sol ends up being the Acolyte of the shows title. Smilo has already mentioned how weak his current apprentice is (something he should have long been aware of), his desire for a powerful acolyte, and the darkness within Sol. They have also been dropping hints that the Jedi were more involved with the death/destruction that happened on the twins home planet and that the four kept it a secret. They also need to resolve why the Jedi are not aware of the Sith's return 100 years later. All of the Jedi that are aware need to either die (just about there) or no longer be affiliated to the Jedi (such as turning).

My guess is that recruiting Sol was Smilo's goal all along. The assassinations done by Mae were a way to draw Sol out, not as a test for her. Mae is already having suspicions that her master was ordering her to kill without a weapon to purposely set her up for failure. Success or failure by Mae would be inconsequential as either result would get Sol's attention.

So what does this long winded theory have to do with figures? Well, if Sol does become the new Sith apprentice I would most likely get his figure. I have already enjoyed his character to this point but I would have no desire to get a figure of him if he's a one and done.

I'm sure I'd get a Smilo either way as I like the way the character has been handled and the acting job done. Him being part of the Sith linage that leads to the PT/OT doesn't hurt either. My preferred display would be without the cloak and helmet as he actually looks more bad *** without them. Having no one to display him with (no desire for either twin) would be boring though. Having him displayed with his future apprentice Sol, however, has some definite appeal.

It also opens the door for this character/actor to have future appearances. This could lead to having a figure progression of fall from light to dark as well as him becoming the master and having an apprentice of his own (Plagueis?). It would be pretty cool to have a potential Sith linage display of Smilo -> Sol -> Plagueis -> Sidious.

I'm sure like most theories mine will come to naught but it is sometimes fun to think about what may be and how that may impact our collections.

 

[BrooklynWolf X]

So I'm going to put a show theory in here as it may impact my desire to purchase a figure if it comes true. I have no insider knowledge nor have I paid attention to any other discussions on this show so this theory is probably not anything new.

I am basing this on information we have been presented with up to this posting so it has some mild spoiler information in it. I'd skip it if you haven't watched the show yet and want to go in clean.

I will not be surprised AT ALL if Sol ends up being the Acolyte of the shows title. Smilo has already mentioned how weak his current apprentice is (something he should have long been aware of), his desire for a powerful acolyte, and the darkness within Sol. They have also been dropping hints that the Jedi were more involved with the death/destruction that happened on the twins home planet and that the four kept it a secret. They also need to resolve why the Jedi are not aware of the Sith's return 100 years later. All of the Jedi that are aware need to either die (just about there) or no longer be affiliated to the Jedi (such as turning).

My guess is that recruiting Sol was Smilo's goal all along. The assassinations done by Mae were a way to draw Sol out, not as a test for her. Mae is already having suspicions that her master was ordering her to kill without a weapon to purposely set her up for failure. Success or failure by Mae would be inconsequential as either result would get Sol's attention.

So what does this long winded theory have to do with figures? Well, if Sol does become the new Sith apprentice I would most likely get his figure. I have already enjoyed his character to this point but I would have no desire to get a figure of him if he's a one and done.

I'm sure I'd get a Smilo either way as I like the way the character has been handled and the acting job done. Him being part of the Sith linage that leads to the PT/OT doesn't hurt either. My preferred display would be without the cloak and helmet as he actually looks more bad *** without them. Having no one to display him with (no desire for either twin) would be boring though. Having him displayed with his future apprentice Sol, however, has some definite appeal.

It also opens the door for this character/actor to have future appearances. This could lead to having a figure progression of fall from light to dark as well as him becoming the master and having an apprentice of his own (Plagueis?). It would be pretty cool to have a potential Sith linage display of Smilo -> Sol -> Plagueis -> Sidious.

I'm sure like most theories mine will come to naught but it is sometimes fun to think about what may be and how that may impact our collections.

This is a good theory. I like it a lot.



Which means it won’t happen.

 

[The Buffinator]

So I'm going to put a show theory in here as it may impact my desire to purchase a figure if it comes true. I have no insider knowledge nor have I paid attention to any other discussions on this show so this theory is probably not anything new.

I am basing this on information we have been presented with up to this posting so it has some mild spoiler information in it. I'd skip it if you haven't watched the show yet and want to go in clean.

I will not be surprised AT ALL if Sol ends up being the Acolyte of the shows title. Smilo has already mentioned how weak his current apprentice is (something he should have long been aware of), his desire for a powerful acolyte, and the darkness within Sol. They have also been dropping hints that the Jedi were more involved with the death/destruction that happened on the twins home planet and that the four kept it a secret. They also need to resolve why the Jedi are not aware of the Sith's return 100 years later. All of the Jedi that are aware need to either die (just about there) or no longer be affiliated to the Jedi (such as turning).

My guess is that recruiting Sol was Smilo's goal all along. The assassinations done by Mae were a way to draw Sol out, not as a test for her. Mae is already having suspicions that her master was ordering her to kill without a weapon to purposely set her up for failure. Success or failure by Mae would be inconsequential as either result would get Sol's attention.

So what does this long winded theory have to do with figures? Well, if Sol does become the new Sith apprentice I would most likely get his figure. I have already enjoyed his character to this point but I would have no desire to get a figure of him if he's a one and done.

I'm sure I'd get a Smilo either way as I like the way the character has been handled and the acting job done. Him being part of the Sith linage that leads to the PT/OT doesn't hurt either. My preferred display would be without the cloak and helmet as he actually looks more bad *** without them. Having no one to display him with (no desire for either twin) would be boring though. Having him displayed with his future apprentice Sol, however, has some definite appeal.

It also opens the door for this character/actor to have future appearances. This could lead to having a figure progression of fall from light to dark as well as him becoming the master and having an apprentice of his own (Plagueis?). It would be pretty cool to have a potential Sith linage display of Smilo -> Sol -> Plagueis -> Sidious.

I'm sure like most theories mine will come to naught but it is sometimes fun to think about what may be and how that may impact our collections.

It's an interesting theory but if true then Smilo's recruiting method depended on sheer luck. After he killed Jecki and Yord (god, what awful Jedi names lol) Sol bested him in battle and would have killed him if not for Osha's reminding him that it "wasn't the Jedi way". Given his stated goals and the darkness he claimed to see in Sol I don't think Smilo would have bet his life on that happening. It seems more likely that with the Parent Trap switch they're setting up Osha to be his acolyte, with whatever the Jedi/Sol did the night of the fire seen by her as an unforgivable betrayal and the trigger to tap into her dark side. From what she's shown us so far I'm not sure this Amandla Stenberg is capable of portraying such a turn in a convincing manner, but maybe she'll rise to the occasion.

 

[On Porpoise]

Of course that's all possible as well. It's impossible to have reasonable and intelligent conjecture when it comes to Disney's stories.

If that was his plan I wouldn't say it relied on luck though. I doubt we would say that Palpatine's plan relied on luck even though we saw him in apparent defeat and about to be killed by Mace. Even If Anakin chose to side with Mace I'm sure he had a plan B/C/D to ensure his victory.

Smilo was obviously trying to antagonize and push Sol. Whether to just throw him off his game or lead him down a different path we will have to see. My theory would have been to push Sol to make a conscious choice to murder him (which he was about to do) but still have a way to survive.

Anyway, I have sidetracked this enough into a discussion about the show.

If they offer him I'll get Smilo no matter how awful the show is. I tend to get figures more as a representation of the overall IP and have a display that evokes the feeling of it rather than something that is straight from the screen. Sith tend to be my weakness for that and Smilo is no exception. The only red lightsaber wielders I have passed on are the Inquisitors. I just couldn't bring myself to do it with those. Any time I see them I just think of them as boring pretenders. They would bring down the feel of the display.

Since most of my displays are of non-canonical combinations of characters I am free to include or exclude any character I desire and still have it fit in my mind. For example, all of my Marvel figures are in one display that is inspired by Endgame. I have armored Thanos (with IG) fighting 9 (soon to be 10) heroes. Of all those heroes only Black Widow is actually from Endgame, some aren't even from the MCU. But when I look at it I am reminded of the movie and all of the fun times leading up to it.

 

[On Porpoise]

Welp with the latest episode I think my theory is pretty much rubbish . It is technically not eliminated as Sol was definitely showing some shades of darkness/regret at the end and they used a lot of shadow on him to highlight the effect. It would, however, require far too many layers of character development and story in only a couple more episodes than I think Disney is capable of. The Buffinator's thoughts seem much more likely at this point.

Unless they end up surprising me looks like only one figure for me, Smilo, if they even make it. I really like what Lee Jung-Jae has been doing with his role as Sol but so far there's just not enough story there for me to invest in a figure. With only a couple more episodes to go I am hoping they wow me enough to put some money down but I am expecting them to disappoint me.

 

[momaw]

I would definitely purchase a Qimir/Stranger fully suited figure (with added headsculpt). It's a fantastic design and great character.

I doubt we will see one anytime soon though. The show was being fully attacked since it was first announced and that only got worse and worse as time went on. It's only the last couple of weeks that has started to change, but so many of the hate-bait monetized grifters have dug such a hole for themselves with their extreme content, they can't back down or will suffer being torn to pieces but their own rabid acolytes. I don't blame Hot Toys deciding the stay away from this series. I think in time though they may come back with one or two key figs. Perhaps around season 2 release time.

 

[Ramatuelle]

I would consider Sol, he is interesting but the must buy would be Qimir in this outfit, I want the cloak on top for added display options and there -must- be an unhelmed sculpt. Is any of this gonna happen...? Doubt.

 

[Ramatuelle]

Yep. Show is DOA and any figures are dead with it.

I dunno. What about "The Eternals"? That was a bomb and they sure made figures from that.

 

[Johnny Utah]

They never made Ikaris. I'm still pissed at that.

 

[Mostlyjustlurking]

I dunno. What about "The Eternals"? That was a bomb and they sure made figures from that.

They learned their lesson, probably in large part because of the warehouse full of eternals figures that they will never, ever sell

 

[Ramatuelle]

They learned their lesson, probably in large part because of the warehouse full of eternals figures that they will never, ever sell

They should sell those for like $100 each and let people use them as bases for custom work.

 

[Felinx]

I would definitely purchase a Qimir/Stranger fully suited figure (with added headsculpt). It's a fantastic design and great character.

I doubt we will see one anytime soon though. The show was being fully attacked since it was first announced and that only got worse and worse as time went on. It's only the last couple of weeks that has started to change, but so many of the hate-bait monetized grifters have dug such a hole for themselves with their extreme content, they can't back down or will suffer being torn to pieces but their own rabid acolytes. I don't blame Hot Toys deciding the stay away from this series. I think in time though they may come back with one or two key figs. Perhaps around season 2 release time.

Yeah, it's always a risk with a moderators weighing in re: "political content" like what you've posted (as opposed to discussing figures/thread topic,) but if they agree with that political content, you'll be fine with no warning/deletion/penalty. But technically that is indeed at minimum "poiltical discussion adjacent."

 

[momaw]

Yeah, it's always a risk with a moderators weighing in re: "political content" like what you've posted (as opposed to discussing figures/thread topic,) but if they agree with that political content, you'll be fine with no warning/deletion/penalty. But technically that is indeed at minimum "poiltical discussion adjacent."

I can see where you are coming from with "political adjacent", but my intention is not to denigrate genuine criticism of the the show, but was about the frustration of those manufacturing backlash for their personal financial gain - economics as opposed to politics. I definitely want to stay out of the politics over there. The only politics I want in Star Wars is story related politics. For example the hints being dropped in the show that seem to be leading the Jedi into the position they were in at the start of TPM as essentially a police force at the command of the senate.

Back to the figs, as others have pointed out (and myself), I would love a fully kitted out Qimir/Stanger. It's such a great look and would have fantastic shelf presence. And Manny did a wonderful job with how he moves and the poses he holds in that suit. As much as I like Sol, not sure I'd buy a fig. I passed on QuiGon and most other Jedi. The problem with most Jedi is they all look too similar so I limit myself to a select few. But these High Republic Jedi are basically in uniform. That's fine with troopers who are mostly background or intended to look like a squad, but not so much for central characters. Unless you want an army of space monks on the shelf in which case all the power to you .

 

[momaw]

So I'm going to put a show theory in here...

I will not be surprised AT ALL if Sol ends up being the Acolyte of the shows title.

I had that exact same theory as soon as ep 5 dropped and yes that could impact my decision on a Sol fig. I would like a fig to pair with Qimir and Mae/Osha is not that fig. But agree that is looking less likely now.

Spoiler

Apparently there will be another "sith" showing up by the end but it seems that is more likely to be a certain other Jedi.

 

[Felinx]

I can see where you are coming from with "political adjacent", but my intention is not to denigrate genuine criticism of the the show, but was about the frustration of those manufacturing backlash for their personal financial gain - economics as opposed to politics. I definitely want to stay out of the politics over there. The only politics I want in Star Wars is story related politics. For example the hints being dropped in the show that seem to be leading the Jedi into the position they were in at the start of TPM as essentially a police force at the command of the senate.

Back to the figs, as others have pointed out (and myself), I would love a fully kitted out Qimir/Stanger. It's such a great look and would have fantastic shelf presence. And Manny did a wonderful job with how he moves and the poses he holds in that suit. As much as I like Sol, not sure I'd buy a fig. I passed on QuiGon and most other Jedi. The problem with most Jedi is they all look too similar so I limit myself to a select few. But these High Republic Jedi are basically in uniform. That's fine with troopers who are mostly background or intended to look like a squad, but not so much for central characters. Unless you want an army of space monks on the shelf in which case all the power to you .

Would love to respond in the interest of moderation - its a discussion that directly applies to whether Acolyte figs would be produced or not (so is the topic of this thread) - but selective enforcement prevents it.

 

[wormlander]

Yeah, it's always a risk with a moderators weighing in re: "political content" like what you've posted (as opposed to discussing figures/thread topic,) but if they agree with that political content, you'll be fine with no warning/deletion/penalty. But technically that is indeed at minimum "poiltical discussion adjacent."

Yup, The moderating on this site is "decidedly inconsistent" to say the least...

 

[pixletwin]

Would love to respond in the interest of moderation - its a discussion that directly applies to whether Acolyte figs would be produced or not (so is the topic of this thread) - but selective enforcement prevents it.

Feel free to report any places you feel the policy is being violated. We can't be everywhere at once. If it appears skewed, I would propose that certain violations are just being reported, while others are not.

 

[Felinx]

I would definitely purchase a Qimir/Stranger fully suited figure (with added headsculpt). It's a fantastic design and great character.

I doubt we will see one anytime soon though. The show was being fully attacked since it was first announced and that only got worse and worse as time went on. It's only the last couple of weeks that has started to change, but so many of the hate-bait monetized grifters have dug such a hole for themselves with their extreme content, they can't back down or will suffer being torn to pieces but their own rabid acolytes. I don't blame Hot Toys deciding the stay away from this series. I think in time though they may come back with one or two key figs. Perhaps around season 2 release time.

I can see where you are coming from with "political adjacent", but my intention is not to denigrate genuine criticism of the the show, but was about the frustration of those manufacturing backlash for their personal financial gain - economics as opposed to politics. I definitely want to stay out of the politics over there. The only politics I want in Star Wars is story related politics.

If you want to stay out of the politics, don't raise contested concepts like "manufactured backlash" or use terms like "hate-bait monetized grifters" with fans that are "rabid acolytes." It's political (or directly linked to political) and divisive/provocative, off-topic and against forum rules, even if not policed.

Feel free to report any places you feel the policy is being violated. We can't be everywhere at once. If it appears skewed, I would propose that certain violations are just being reported, while others are not.

But as stand-in moderator I did okay; polite/respectful but firm, correct in rules interpretation? "Citizen policing" done in that way is a great strength for boards/forums, especially forums that are nowhere near as busy or monitored as they were a few years back.

When certain comments disappear while others are left, even with no moderator comment left in regards to rule violations or what action had to be taken (as occurred here, provoking this) one could be forgiven for thinking that it "appears skewed." Thereby making reporting seem like a lesser option. Maybe check in with moderator colleagues to confirm the circumstances in this case.