SSC Luke Skywalker Snowspeeder Pilot Sixth Scale Figure
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It also wouldn't hurt to paint it the correct shade of red and try to accurately replicate the on screen blast weathering instead of what now looks like they rubbed it with a dirty lead pencil eraser.
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Vonhahn, cool setup. Thanks for sharing.
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I think this is the best comparison shot I've seen yet. The only thing more you could have done was dip him in water and get his wet. Great job!
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Some great pictures of this figure in here lately. Just goes to show you that you shouldn't freak out (no pun intended) about initial, unflattering photos. Give it some time when the figure starts getting into many people's hands and let them take their in hand photos to get a more accurate look at it.
Although for Luke (unhelmeted) sculpts, I still have to give the nod to the DX07 sculpt(s) as being the best Hamill likeness so far.
Although for Luke (unhelmeted) sculpts, I still have to give the nod to the DX07 sculpt(s) as being the best Hamill likeness so far.
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Thanks guys! Here is another pic from an angle of Luke looking up at the AT AT.
That's probably my favorite photo of Luke in the entire trilogy. Very nice work, David!
It's been awhile since I've gotten a figure from Sideshow, so my credit card expired, which led to the delay in getting him. The Dagobah Luke in his flight suit is my favorite incarnation of Luke, so the extra wait was torture. He came today, and I left work early just to have the whole evening futzing and such. That said, I'm not quite sure what to make of this figure.
On the one hand, Sideshow appears to have treated this figure with love in their planning and design. For example, the balaclava on the helmeted head sculpt even features a separate chin strap. A neat, totally unnecessary detail, but definitely demonstrates that Sideshow took care with this one. However, like with so many figures, the execution leaves much to be desired. The helmeted head sculpt does not resemble Mark Hamill very well. As others have said, the eyebrows and cheek bones really distract. The unhelmeted head sculpt is poor, as well, owing to flat paint and SERIOUSLY dead eyes. I wanted to possibly display him with gloves off, helmet on, visor up, but it just wasn't working.
That said, I don't want to create the impression that the figure is a miss, because it's not. I have really enjoyed it, and he is a welcome addition to my collection. Having the figure in hand caused me to go back and re-watch The Empire Strikes Back. Although I was familiar with many of the differences between Hoth/Dagobah, I was surprised to see just how many differences there are. Rivets missing and chest boxes ALL over the place were the main 'new' things I saw. I also didn't know that under the flight suit, Luke was actually wearing his 'Bespin fatigues' (at least for one shot).
Anyways, before I even posed the figure, I stripped him down and made some slight modifications (I'm jealous that I didn't get to do it first, but THANK YOU Tee-Kay for the breakdown!!!). I removed the snow pants and red undergarment, as I want his clothing to hang on him, just like they do in the film. I Dremeled his rib section, so that his arms can hang more closely to his sides. I did not, however, modify the ankles to reduce his height. Unless grossly out-of-wack, height doesn't really bother me, and comparing him to my other recent purchase, Darth Maul, made me feel that his height was fine. But I am happy with the few modifications I made. I also dipped the lower sleeves/cuffs in water, to eliminate the fine wrinkles from the heavy gloves as packaged. I may or may not continue modifying the figure, but I think he's more or less where I want him to be, for now.
Thanks to everyone for all their opinions/observations/criticism. I only got one good photo tonight, but I'll probably take more soon.
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ok, so thats not the same belt that any of us got. ours has the saber hook more towards the buckle. so what gives? what kind of black magic is this?
Anyone tried this with a DX07 battle damaged head? I feel like it would look good..
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The chest box(i dint know the ñame of that) its a lot bigger in screen
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Luke Skywalker - Reporting for Duty.
Snowspeeder Luke arrived today… 18-ish years after I began building a 1/6 Scale Snowspeeder!
First picture - Luke in the Speeder.
And then a couple more of Luke standing beside his ride.
Since I already have a custom Snowspeeder Luke that I put together awhile ago, I’ll probably turn this guy into a generic Hoth pilot to help flesh out the Hoth Rebel Base diorama.
Overall - very happy with the figure… but he is tall. I had to pop his feet off to get him to fit in the Speeder. Never had to do that with any other figure that I’ve placed in the pilot seat.
Recommend him to anyone still on the fence.
Snowspeeder Luke arrived today… 18-ish years after I began building a 1/6 Scale Snowspeeder!
First picture - Luke in the Speeder.
And then a couple more of Luke standing beside his ride.
Since I already have a custom Snowspeeder Luke that I put together awhile ago, I’ll probably turn this guy into a generic Hoth pilot to help flesh out the Hoth Rebel Base diorama.
Overall - very happy with the figure… but he is tall. I had to pop his feet off to get him to fit in the Speeder. Never had to do that with any other figure that I’ve placed in the pilot seat.
Recommend him to anyone still on the fence.
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dls that is simply amazing! 
Problem with SS figures is they always end up looking like dolls.
I have this on flex but the price and the doll look is having an effect on me keeping the order.
I could spend $300 on something way better I'm sure. Those Snow troopers look really good now, think I'll not pass them up instead.
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I have this on flex but the price and the doll look is having an effect on me keeping the order.
I could spend $300 on something way better I'm sure. Those Snow troopers look really good now, think I'll not pass them up instead.
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Holy moses that is amazing work.... i need that in my life....Luke Skywalker - Reporting for Duty.
Snowspeeder Luke arrived today… 18-ish years after I began building a 1/6 Scale Snowspeeder!
First picture - Luke in the Speeder.
And then a couple more of Luke standing beside his ride.
Since I already have a custom Snowspeeder Luke that I put together awhile ago, I’ll probably turn this guy into a generic Hoth pilot to help flesh out the Hoth Rebel Base diorama.
Overall - very happy with the figure… but he is tall. I had to pop his feet off to get him to fit in the Speeder. Never had to do that with any other figure that I’ve placed in the pilot seat.
Recommend him to anyone still on the fence.
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One thing is for sure as far as i am concerned, this is sideshows best sixth scale Star Wars figure I've ever seen. Second place scout trooper And third place emperor/ tusken raider tie.
Im really glad i got this guy, the tailoring is fantastic. I can almost understand the price. Honestly i think this figure has a few of you old grumpy bastards that balked at it, a bit jealous.
Im really glad i got this guy, the tailoring is fantastic. I can almost understand the price. Honestly i think this figure has a few of you old grumpy bastards that balked at it, a bit jealous.
Luke Skywalker - Reporting for Duty.
Snowspeeder Luke arrived today… 18-ish years after I began building a 1/6 Scale Snowspeeder!
And then a couple more of Luke standing beside his ride.
You seriously need to show this in context.
Please consider posting a pic of this amazing dio within the room so we can get a real sense of the scale.
This is amazing.
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Seriously, where did you get that belt? Thats not standard issue.
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Nice work on the figure Rubio95! And dls712, that's an awesome Snowspeeder build! Perfect for the figure.
I agree this is my favorite SSC figure I've seen. The Red Five Luke is also really nice with the helmet on. And all the pics I've seen of the AT-AT Driver look like an awesome figure as well. Funds are holding me back from getting it at the moment.
I agree this is my favorite SSC figure I've seen. The Red Five Luke is also really nice with the helmet on. And all the pics I've seen of the AT-AT Driver look like an awesome figure as well. Funds are holding me back from getting it at the moment.
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