S.H. Figuarts Star Wars

[Flintty]

Have to watch the CLone Wars series again but wasn't a past Mace really a strong and tough warrior Jedi. Explains why he had a purple saber

I'm currently on S1 of Clone Wars. I'm new to it and enjoying it so far Was inspired to add it to my wish list because of Rebels - Mrs got me it as a gift

 

[Silrian]

I will be honest Sil, that last sentence made me lol!

Listen to Silrian folks, otherwise you will be continually disappointed in figuarts lines.

Never assume that just because they showed a prototype that it will be released, treat every reveal as a cool "what if we released this?" showing.

The now defunct sentai line showed at least 2 dozen figures that never surfaced, and dragonball has seen at least 8 protos that havent been seen or mentioned since being shown (much like Han, Chewie and Grievous honestly)

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This reply slipped past me lol, but yeah, we know the DBZ burn.

 

[Rafael Arenov]

So Luke's coming out this July? I forgot.

 

[Rogerbee]

He's got some decent accessories, but, I'm already getting the ROTJ one this week to go with my Vader and I'm not sure I want 2 Lukes yet. Reviews might sway me though, we'll see...

 

[Big Deano]

Model kit clone trooper snuck up on me aswell, its out the end of this month!

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[ZE_501]

He's got some decent accessories, but, I'm already getting the ROTJ one this week to go with my Vader and I'm not sure I want 2 Lukes yet. Reviews might sway me though, we'll see...

While there are no guarantees with SHF, I'm thinking I'll wait it out for an ESB Luke. I had the ROTJ and it's a great figure, but ESB is the one I really want .. either Snowspeeder or Bespin, although between the two, I'd say Bespin is far more likely.

 

[loki2371]

Well yeah, I know the story about Jackson wanting the pink/purple saber but I thought it also tied up nicely with the video I saw which really makes sense. Here's the vid if you're interested, it looks like it is pretty well researched. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qTKaWcpyBdY

Remeber this video is mostly based on novels in the previous expanded universe and from video game sources. So ultimately means squat in the movie and new canon universe of Disney. Lucas never went on record as ever saying what the colors meant (nor has Disney up to this point). As in that video there is much information contradictory as to what we've seen in the movies. In the clone wars episode with Yoda & the Padawans making their sabers, the crystals called out to them. They didn't pick the color nor was it assigned to them as some sort of rank nor based on their abilities. Also Yoda & Mace Windu (who also created his own lightsaber fighting style)are regarded as the most powerful/proficient living Jedi saber wielders (with Anakin, at the time, closing in). And as stated, Samuel L Jackson just wanted a purple lightsaber cause he thought it would look cool, and he never even thought Lucas would actually do it... That was it, no other meaning... So as of now, colors mean squat, other than the Sith/Dark Side devotees using red synthetic crystals.

 

[Gearhart21]

Model kit clone trooper snuck up on me aswell, its out the end of this month!

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I'm so excited for that kit! I need the phase 2 helmet to cast lol

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[Flintty]

Remeber this video is mostly based on novels in the previous expanded universe and from video game sources. So ultimately means squat in the movie and new canon universe of Disney. Lucas never went on record as ever saying what the colors meant (nor has Disney up to this point). As in that video there is much information contradictory as to what we've seen in the movies. In the clone wars episode with Yoda & the Padawans making their sabers, the crystals called out to them. They didn't pick the color nor was it assigned to them as some sort of rank nor based on their abilities. Also Yoda & Mace Windu (who also created his own lightsaber fighting style)are regarded as the most powerful/proficient living Jedi saber wielders (with Anakin, at the time, closing in). And as stated, Samuel L Jackson just wanted a purple lightsaber cause he thought it would look cool, and he never even thought Lucas would actually do it... That was it, no other meaning... So as of now, colors mean squat, other than the Sith/Dark Side devotees using red synthetic crystals.

Yeah I get what you're saying, it's not exactly canon but it still fits and is even bolstered by the fact that the crystals called out to them. Of course they did, they're tuning to their force proficieny and affiliation. Regarding Jackson, yeah he chose it cos it's cool but that doesn't have to be the only reason - canon can be made to fit after the fact, if you get my meaning I.e. Yes Jackson chose purple but how cool if we explain it with xyz.

Like I said, it's not canon but it still fits.

 

[Rogerbee]

While there are no guarantees with SHF, I'm thinking I'll wait it out for an ESB Luke. I had the ROTJ and it's a great figure, but ESB is the one I really want .. either Snowspeeder or Bespin, although between the two, I'd say Bespin is far more likely.

I think I'd only go a Bespin Luke if it had an alternate BD head and hand stump and a Luke/Vader reveal head. That would be nice!

 

[Ei8t]

SH Figuarts Darth Maul by Baidujya Saikia, on Flickr

SH Figuarts Darth Maul by Baidujya Saikia, on Flickr

The Horns are way too sharp

 

[Rafael Arenov]

I think I'd only go a Bespin Luke if it had an alternate BD head and hand stump and a Luke/Vader reveal head. That would be nice!

Id be stocked if SHF did that especially if its a two pack, the same as what hot toys did with the dx luke less the stand.

 

[Rogerbee]

They'd more than likely do a single pack like the ROTJ. It's interesting that the ROTJ comes with a sail barge head, but, it doesn't come with an un-gloved hand. The particular pose they went for was just before he got shot in the hand and he wore the glove after that. If you had a spare un-gloved hand from another figure it would be an easy fix I suppose.

 

[Rogerbee]

, on Flickr

, on Flickr

The Horns are way too sharp

Nice saber effect, though I suspect that's all it is, I don't think you could get a light up saber that size. Mind you, I never thought a convincing 1/6 one was possible and I was proved wrong.

 

[Rogerbee]

Does anyone know how good mykombini are at keeping an eye on their stock levels? They have 2 listings for the ROTJ Luke on eBay and with 2 different prices. One has sold well over the quota listed and one hasn't, one is priced in Euros and the other is in $, but, I'm assuming they'll all actually be in the same place. I want to get one tomorrow, but, I don't want to pay only to be told later that they're actually out of stock. There are other listings from different places, one with a better price than mykombini, but, I'm not sure if I trust them.

 

[matkron]

MyKombini is good. Their site shows him in stock too. I would definitely trust what they have listed.

 

[Rogerbee]

Thanks for that, I'll go with them then,

I'd rather pay a decent price from a trusted seller than leap at one offering a lower price that might turn out to be too good to be true.

 

[ZE_501]

Thanks for that, I'll go with them then,

I'd rather pay a decent price from a trusted seller than leap at one offering a lower price that might turn out to be too good to be true.

I've heard everyone say MyKombini is good, but their eBay feedback has some spots. I suppose that could just be difficult buyers...

 

[Rogerbee]

Mmmm, you are right, but, the vast proportion of recent feedback surrounding Figuarts seem all to be from 2 sellers, one of which is now no longer a registered user. One complained it took too long, but, I have to agree with MyKombini on that score as it was economy shipping. There is another seller with Lukes going cheaper than them with the most recent positive feedback being from Luke buyers, so that's promising. Hmmmm, decisions decisions........

 

[TonTon]

I never understood the thin end of the lightsaber on those old toys lol. Was it to make it easier to pull out? I swear my old Vader had a tab under the arm to push the saber out, but I could be remembering wrong.

Just watched a pretty good documentary called Plastic Galaxy about the kenner Star Wars run and vintage SW collecting. Originally the lightsaber was planned to be telescoping, so there was a thinner part inside another, that you would pull out like they already do, and then you could extend even further. They ditched the telescoping part but not the thin blade at the end.