Hot Toys - TMS051/2 - Mandalorian and Grogu (Season 2)

[victorc73]

From the Hot Toys blogger photos:

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Great, thank you very much…

 

[Bgnyc007]

Yes I finally modded my TT with the Mando HS now the question is do I get another to make a Joel from TLOU lol.

 

[Sassafras]

I got mine from eBay. Was around $23 shipped. Which is a lot for a little padded bit, but what the heck.

I've overpaid for genuine HT parts but then think about whatever is annoying me and/or trying to get a 3D print or something and figure, whatever. Like I really wanted a knife for Mando V1.
Because.

So SSC shipped this version; will see about the weathering. Good to know how to fix tho really don't see myself changing anything anytime soon. Unless it looks really bad. It will help set off from my V2 version besides being shinier. Should have him next week.

 

[jye4ever]

I've overpaid for genuine HT parts but then think about whatever is annoying me and/or trying to get a 3D print or something and figure, whatever. Like I really wanted a knife for Mando V1.
Because.

So SSC shipped this version; will see about the weathering. Good to know how to fix tho really don't see myself changing anything anytime soon. Unless it looks really bad. It will help set off from my V2 version besides being shinier. Should have him next week.

Monday for me in NY.

 

[notdagreatbrain]

designed and laser cut a diorama display for mando and grogu, inspired by moff gideon's cruiser hallway fight in the season 2 finale!

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[Sktchwlkr]

Monday for me in NY.

Same here in IN!

 

[The Green Goblin]

designed and laser cut a diorama display for mando and grogu, inspired by moff gideon's cruiser hallway fight in the season 2 finale!


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It's very cool!

 

[Sktchwlkr]

designed and laser cut a diorama display for mando and grogu, inspired by moff gideon's cruiser hallway fight in the season 2 finale!


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Great work sir!

 

[freeze320]

alright, got this guy in last night and there’s a problem i didnt see coming…

his shelf presence is so off the charts that it kinda takes away from everything else in my collection. even the heavy hitters like jango and sarlacc boba suddenly pale in comparison next to this guy.

the chrome paint, wired cape, darksaber… it all really comes together to make this a standout piece. damn.



my only actual complaints involve the spear - the color doesnt match the chrome armor at all, and the spear holder to put it on his back is total junk (unless im doing something wrong or got a loose one). may just give it to S1 beskar mando since the color more closely matches him. otherwise very impressed all around.

 

[Rbeato]

I really don’t get why they didn’t chrome the spear. Total miss by HT.
Love that diorama notdagreatbrain

 

[sithocan]

Probably putting it in and off the hands would eventually scratch the paint and make it look rubbish.

 

[Sassafras]

Monday for me in NY.

Thursday for me, supposedly. Then I can ponder whether to order Kuiil or hold out for more points or a coupon or something and THEN order Kuiil. As characters go, consider him a must, Mando would still be stuck with a stripped Razor Crest without him. This is the Way.

 

[SwTaArRs]

For all of you that have “polished off” some of the weathering, do you think the figure looks more consistent with how you anticipated it looking on your shelves?? I’m not trying to start a debate, but I am wondering if the heavy weathering is in some way a technique to provide a better photo product and bright light display look. It seems the additional weathering does keep the bright reflective “star” off the figure when a picture is taken with bright flash. This is a curiosity of mine, not anything more. Truth be told, maybe I am just hesitant to alter the figure in any way. I don’t know…

 

[MasterRazzerr76]

For all of you that have “polished off” some of the weathering, do you think the figure looks more consistent with how you anticipated it looking on your shelves?? I’m not trying to start a debate, but I am wondering if the heavy weathering is in some way a technique to provide a better photo product and bright light display look. It seems the additional weathering does keep the bright reflective “star” off the figure when a picture is taken with bright flash. This is a curiosity of mine, not anything more. Truth be told, maybe I am just hesitant to alter the figure in any way. I don’t know…

It more pleasing on the eyes to me after the polished but I do compare how it contrast between the show and the figure and on certain episode/scenes it look spot on accurate but it too shiny and reflective most times.

 

[Luisenigma1]

For all of you that have “polished off” some of the weathering, do you think the figure looks more consistent with how you anticipated it looking on your shelves?? I’m not trying to start a debate, but I am wondering if the heavy weathering is in some way a technique to provide a better photo product and bright light display look. It seems the additional weathering does keep the bright reflective “star” off the figure when a picture is taken with bright flash. This is a curiosity of mine, not anything more. Truth be told, maybe I am just hesitant to alter the figure in any way. I don’t know…

I actually feel like removing the weathering wasn't necessary. After having it a bit cleaned up it looks great and like it does in the show but I've seen blogger pics of him untouched and realized having the weathering wasn't as bad as I thought at the start. I reordered another figure (deluxe this time) and I'll keep that stock. Might use the polished one I already have and buy the swoop bike or just sell him later on.

 

[SwTaArRs]

Thanks for the honest feedback Luisenigma1. I think you have summed up exactly what I was wondering. The weathering is a touch heavy when holding it in your hand and looking at it, but once on display, I don’t know if it detracts from the figure as much as a lot of people feared it would. Looking forward to hearing what others have to say also. Thank you.

 

[rory]

I prefer mine polished up a bit. I removed maybe 85% of the weathering and I think he pops. That chrome treatment was never going to be as accurate as true alumaluster paint. But I'm happy with this. If anything I'll weather him myself with a more accurate dusty look.

 

[SwTaArRs]

He looks real good in those pics Rory. Thank you for posting them.

 

[IronPatriotFTW]

Love this figure

Cape posing is a nice addition

As well as the accessories.

Same grogu, same footprints, no flight pole….. madness.

I think over all, if you are happy with the Previous Mando Deluxe, just buy a Moff Gideon to get him and the saber.

If you like to collect Mandos, or don’t have one yet, this will make a mighty fine addition

 

[Turtle882]

Looks too young and soft, facial hair looks like crap, just doesn't hit the mark imo. HT sculpts haven't been doing it for me as of late.

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Looks more like Marlon Brando from Viva Zapata to me.