It’s interesting to see some of the reactions to this figure, which on its own seems to be one of Hot Toys’s best offerings because it really plays to their strengths in sculpting, tailoring, and weathering.
But it’s also shipping out (or soon to be, hopefully) in the shadow of a show some people really dislike.
I do understand those perspectives, even if I don’t share some of those opinions. My reaction is mostly neutral, slightly towards favorable because of the strength of the better episodes.
As I’ve said before, I really wish they had just called it something else because once you get past the fact that it’s not The Book of Boba Fett and it’s more The Book of Waiting for The Mandalorian Season 3, I think the show is okay.
I guess my point is, if someone out there wanted this set before the show, they should probably still get it. Emotions and perspectives change; they may feel at least a bit more neutral about the show a few years from now. But by that point, this set will be over twice the price and they’ll just be left with regret.
To me, it just seems like some of the anger others have could potentially pass with time, even if some of the disappointment lingers. It just doesn’t feel like something wholly unforgivable and irredeemable like TROS.