This is the best type of packaging. All figures should come in packaging like this. I collect the Vintage Collection and I open them (obviously) but I still keep all of the card backs and I put them on my wall. Vintage cards are the best.
That Bespin Luke is a definite improvement over the original. Looks amazing and better! Also, to point out; the lightsaber from the new Bespin Luke, the blade is slightly thicker than the original.
Oh that's good news. My original ESB luke saber blade snapped off inside the hilt. Imagine my horror... It was like the scene where marv has the tarantula on his face in home alone. That cat is gone now. Nuff said. (Wasn't her first offense. She Also broke the saber on my medicom 12" vader, and broke the arm off my 12" legends punisher.)
@@RandomStuffGarage619 I had the same reaction. I even snapped the blade peg from my Hoth Luke as well ;; and it sucked. For the time being, I had to super glue the Hoth Luke blade onto the Bespin Luke hilt for now.
I think you and I are close in age. I completely agree on the Nostalgia aspect. That is especially why I’ve been getting these Star Wars black 6 inch figures. I’ve stuck to episodes 4, 5 and 6. But also just my favorite characters either the reboot like Darth Maul, Gen. Grievous, Mace Windu... Another set of figures that I got that same feeling from was the Mad Magazine Just Us Figures. Every different little Alfred E Newman is like a Christmas gift...
Hey, great review, a solid set of figures, love the retro packaging, lots of reissue, but with the faceprinting tech it makes it worth it, thanks for sharing
hey fwoosh the leg problem also happens with marvel legends, you can tie an elastic band round the legs and leave it over night to squeeze the legs together. This will push them back in :).
Fantastic review, I just picked up the wave 2 Lando, Hoth soldier and Imperial pilot at Target, as well as Han, Luke and Bespin Leia. Mine will remain in the card. Way too much nostalgia to be removed. I also had the original 1977 figures as a kid and these hit all the right spots.
I've been waiting for a wave like this, because I mainly collect figs from Empire Strikes Back (weird I know, but it's my favorite, and to me also the most aesthetically pleasing). I'll definitely be trying to get these guys when they release.
still not got any of these anniversary figures or the archive line, and will be picky about the ones i do get, wondering if they'll do that hoth trooper in normal packaging.
I got the first wave and will be getting all of the esb anniversary mainly due to retro cardbacks. Although I feel like the packaging is slightly different. Maybe a slightly cheaper material. I’m waiting on some protective cases to arrive and The corner on my Leia cardback started peeling within a a few days which is slightly disappointing.
Hey Robo, I have the Bandai Model Kit R2D2 (Thanks to your review) I know some people have mentioned the scale of the R2 Black Series is to small. Will it be worthy to replace? I'm on the fence.
Depends what you're looking for. Original Trilogy, Prequel Trilogy, Modern films, or all. If all I'd say look for pegwarmers. This will be perfect for an Empire collector. In the end look for what's affordable & what you want.
Awesome video, my only complaint. Too short, I don’t care if you’ve already reviewed them! I want a full on review every time damn it!.... I’m kidding. Keep up the great work.
Damn you Robo! I saw your chair and mic and for a split second I thought it was a clone emperor life support doohickey and my reaction was THAT SUMBITCH WHERE DID HE GET THAT?! OH. Its just his chair.
Definetly worth mentioning that the elbows bend better than the original..at least on mine. Also the hips on the new one allow the legs to be closer together. Again at least on mine.
@@TheFwoosh interesting. I noticed mine was "gappy" in the hips so maybe it was a defect. It's like the legs are pushed all the way into the crotch so this may be a side effect of that. So I made up a word (gappy) and talked about legs pushing into crotches all in one sentence. Ahhh UA-cam comments...we love you.
First we went from a green background to blue. Then we got the face as well as the voice (and what a handsome face it is) and then we stared getting 7 inch reviews (fwoosh is for one.12 ONLY) And now we aren’t even opening the figures now?!!! So this channel is now for carded collectors is it? Great review, hope you and family are staying safe. X
Damn it, I just had to make a bunch of ESB stuff for the hubby’s ESB themed office...had to customize a bunch of figures, needed these at Christmas time....there’s are better then mine
I dont collect Star Wars figs, but these are very tempting. Edit: I use to collect the old 3.75” figs. When Black Series had come about I had already given up collecting Star Wars figs.
This line of figures are not meant to be a retro exact copy of the original line of vintage figures, hence why the figure comes with a more accurate looking sabre.
I have this whole set on preorder from BBTS. I mainly just want Bespin Luke but I'm not a huge Star Wars collector so I figured I would just get them all since I have none of them. I was really concerned about the Luke head so I bought the Yavin Luke to do a head swap but your version actually looks good so I guess I'll see what I end up with and then make my decision.
Hey Robo! Quick question, I consider the X-Wing Luke head sculpt to be the best in terms of shape. The hair and the whole look just matches up perfectly with Mark Hamill for me. Is this new Bespin Luke the same? It looks a little off to me. Maybe I could swap the heads... Great review as always!
I want them to make a episode 2 / 3 yoda with new sculpt for black series, i've gotten the newer prequel figures, dooku, general kenobi, archive anakin, still waiting on plo koon and kit fisto but the quality is so much better in the new ones , the new anakin obi wan from AOTC ARE LOOKING GOOD WISH THEY WOULD do the general kenobi head on a epiosode 3 obiwan and make a new anakin from ep 3, body is fine but could be better. The heads are not good
Been waiting on my preordered Dooku, Bly, and Knight of Ren from Dorkside. I'm getting kinda pissed off.....I ordered back in February and I have emailed them multiple times. They keep telling me they are overwhelmed with orders then ask if I want to cancel...NO, I Dont wanna cancel! I just want my stuff.....
I think DorkSideToys pick and chose orders they want to send out. I'm thinking about canceling all my orders from DorkSideToys. They are too many other online retailers to be waiting on them when everyone get theirs.
Yeah....I think they pick n choose too....I dont like that. It's very unprofessional. I have a FB group and there's several members that ordered those figures WEEKS after I did and they have theirs already...now somebody please explain to me how that works
I’ve had a similar issue with Dorkside Toys, too. I think they accept more preorders than they can fulfill. Such a shame really, because in the beginning they were such a good outfit to shop with.
Fwoosh you ever have trouble finding 6 inch Clones? I swear I keep seeing them around $60+ same for the Model Kits. just don't understand it. I feel like a basic Storm and Clone should come along with every wave. they are Army Builders that are pricey and hard to find at a physical store! I really want to get into painting and I want to start with Clones and get a purple/orange them going but I don't want to do it on Storm Trooper Bandai MK's because... erm.... "accuracy?" aha. colored ST's don't feel right.
Robo tear-o! Man does it make me cringe when you rip those beautiful cards open! Dude, open the bubble carefully with a blade (is cut the top, bottom and one side so the plastic can open and give full access to the figure, but still display the figure and look surprisingly good (not to fool anyone, just for your own display and play). If nothing else I'll buy your opened cardbacks, but just be gentle! :-) I was hoping you'd zoom in on that Bespin Luke card art - it looks really strange in videos and some people have whipsered in hushed tones to web screams that it's totally,my photoshopped because the original image couldn't be found to produce a high enough quality card for this release - any truth to that if Robo know? Also curious how close the new head is to Jedi Luke new head? I think a follow up video may be in order for "Bespin Luke : Robo Focus" as he's really the only figure anyone cares about, and the questions we have deserve answers. Especially while we're stuck at home bored off our Tibana Gas Mines. Hmm, just realized that's grossly appropriate for some people (you know who you are). Anyway, if Hasbro had only bothered to change a few little things, think what am increase in sales they would have...Han if he included his pointy fiber (and throw in that dang Mynock and/or gas mask for cryin out loud, it/they can't cost that much!), Both Leia could have included the gas mask and Mynock for that matter since she screams at three thing, and Han could still make a point. Yoda should have come with a totally orange Snake like the Kenner original, and the AT AT Driver sloths have included an extra gun with the strap hanging down in Truckee took the original. These things are simple and cheap but appeal to the adult collector who had these as kids, and it wooukd make them different enough for people to buy them again or if they didn't the first time. And if they really do a 3rd wave with Boba they really REALLY need to have him in the vintage deco like the 2019 SDCC Boba that so many of us want desperately but couldn't find/afford. Keep the cardback non-foil so the SDCC people don't have a hissy that some other fans might experience happiness at owning him, I just really want that figure! Thanks for the video, and apologies for the book - getting a little stir crazy and craving conversation ( even tho I normally sub human contact.). :-)
This is the best type of packaging. All figures should come in packaging like this. I collect the Vintage Collection and I open them (obviously) but I still keep all of the card backs and I put them on my wall. Vintage cards are the best.
I like the end part of the video when you showed your carded collection quickly! Can we get a whole Room tour?
Cant wait for return of the jedi anniversary. I need a luke in his black outfit.
Did you not get the Walmart one last year? It was a great figure.
@@noapologiesproductions5304 nope Walmart's in my area (west Canadan) are pretty barren for figures. Lots of peg warmers lol.
Mafia man Veto You should get the sh figuarts Luke Skywalker. It’s a good figure. It’s 60 bucks. Low price for those type of figures.
I'm wondering if they are making a new Rotj boba fett
best save that money for a rainy day. never know when a virus comes around and employment is tight
That Bespin Luke is a definite improvement over the original. Looks amazing and better!
Also, to point out; the lightsaber from the new Bespin Luke, the blade is slightly thicker than the original.
Yeah, I noticed that in edits, no when I was actually holding them.
Oh that's good news. My original ESB luke saber blade snapped off inside the hilt. Imagine my horror... It was like the scene where marv has the tarantula on his face in home alone.
That cat is gone now. Nuff said.
(Wasn't her first offense. She Also broke the saber on my medicom 12" vader, and broke the arm off my 12" legends punisher.)
@@RandomStuffGarage619
I had the same reaction. I even snapped the blade peg from my Hoth Luke as well ;; and it sucked.
For the time being, I had to super glue the Hoth Luke blade onto the Bespin Luke hilt for now.
I just got the bespin luke. Does the lightsaber blade remove from the hilt?
@@dennis0904
Yes. The lightsaber blade is removable from the hilt
Great job Robo... love watching your figure reviews and the Fwoosh Weekly. Keep up the great work.
Thank you!
I think you and I are close in age. I completely agree on the Nostalgia aspect. That is especially why I’ve been getting these Star Wars black 6 inch figures. I’ve stuck to episodes 4, 5 and 6. But also just my favorite characters either the reboot like Darth Maul, Gen. Grievous, Mace Windu... Another set of figures that I got that same feeling from was the Mad Magazine Just Us Figures. Every different little Alfred E Newman is like a Christmas gift...
I agree 100%. I bought these today at Target I cannot open these. They look so beautiful carded!
Hey Robo..I work with injection molding..the 2 and the 4 on the blaster is just the cavity number inside the mold.it’s used for quality control..
Ah, cool, thanks for the info!
I thought it maybe have been on how many toolings they have been through on the mold. Cool info.👍
Got my 5 figures today from my local TARGET store. Super happy with them. Things move slow in Australia.
Great review my good Sir. 👌
Hey, great review, a solid set of figures, love the retro packaging, lots of reissue, but with the faceprinting tech it makes it worth it, thanks for sharing
Not shaky hands, retro hands brother, stay safe Robo!
Thank you for showing the articulation on Luke I appreciate it
Photo real Yoda....ponder that for a minute.
I just woke up. Nice way to wake up with a new video from Robo!
hey fwoosh the leg problem also happens with marvel legends, you can tie an elastic band round the legs and leave it over night to squeeze the legs together. This will push them back in :).
Hi Fwoosh firstly I love your video reviews and are the figures in the empire stricken back anniversary figures 6 inch or 3.75 inches
They are 6-inch.
Thanks
Fantastic review, I just picked up the wave 2 Lando, Hoth soldier and Imperial pilot at Target, as well as Han, Luke and Bespin Leia.
Mine will remain in the card. Way too much nostalgia to be removed.
I also had the original 1977 figures as a kid and these hit all the right spots.
I've been waiting for a wave like this, because I mainly collect figs from Empire Strikes Back (weird I know, but it's my favorite, and to me also the most aesthetically pleasing). I'll definitely be trying to get these guys when they release.
Oh the irony, less wash makes it look cleaner lol yeah ...I know...I'll go sit quietly in the corner now
Wow I want them😂😂
I never saw the first run of Bespin Luke and had to pass on the recent ROTJ Luke. I’m happy I passed because I love this Luke the most.
Great stuff as always! Thanks! Need me a Bespin Luke. Have most of the rest. But those beautiful cards!
Jeez, Bleeeurgh Series ANH Han looks like a young Pierce Brosnan. The new face tech is fantastic.
Now I'm wanting a Black Series scale AT AT. Make it happen Hasbro people.
Itll never happen. It's not financially viable.
They'd have to charge over 3 grand for one.....
Wed be lucky to get a ATST from haslab.
That drive-by on the carded collection had me wondering, are you gonna do an updated collection video?
Greetings to your CARDED COLLECTION!
still not got any of these anniversary figures or the archive line, and will be picky about the ones i do get, wondering if they'll do that hoth trooper in normal packaging.
Man, you're a hero.👊🏻
Any recommendations for where to get clam shell cases for these guys ? Acrylic is nicer but at almost 30$ a pop thats alot
I have the AT-AT driver, and want them all, I currently have ordered a Bespin Luke, it’s one of my favorite scenes.
Update: I got it!
Thank you Robo... Be safe
I got the first wave and will be getting all of the esb anniversary mainly due to retro cardbacks. Although I feel like the packaging is slightly different. Maybe a slightly cheaper material. I’m waiting on some protective cases to arrive and The corner on my Leia cardback started peeling within a a few days which is slightly disappointing.
Is the TIE pilot a different wave? It's a must for me after passing out on the first release
Now THAT is a good looking Bespin Luke.
Hey Robo, I have the Bandai Model Kit R2D2 (Thanks to your review) I know some people have mentioned the scale of the R2 Black Series is to small. Will it be worthy to replace? I'm on the fence.
Model kit is MUCH better size than the Black Series.
I'm gonna start collecting 6inch black series but dont know where to start do you have any advice.
glen broadhurst start with the peg warmers use EBay wait for deals
Thank you dude do you make customs
Depends what you're looking for. Original Trilogy, Prequel Trilogy, Modern films, or all.
If all I'd say look for pegwarmers.
This will be perfect for an Empire collector.
In the end look for what's affordable & what you want.
To the guy that's asked somebody else this question:
I DO make customs. What are you wanting built?
glen broadhurst yes I do but mainly for my own collection 🤟 once I feel I have improved then I will start 😁
Awesome video, my only complaint. Too short, I don’t care if you’ve already reviewed them! I want a full on review every time damn it!.... I’m kidding. Keep up the great work.
Damn you Robo! I saw your chair and mic and for a split second I thought it was a clone emperor life support doohickey and my reaction was THAT SUMBITCH WHERE DID HE GET THAT?! OH. Its just his chair.
Definitely an improvement on Luke! But he kinda has a claymation Christmas special look to him with the big doe eyes lol
Didn't all delivery's shut down and stopped delivering how are u still getting figures. I'm jelly
Kevin Turbide I was wondering the same thing. I still haven’t gotten my damn Venom!
You're not the only one. I'm suffering here and I need to hunt down new figures and merch lol *jelly intensifies*
Not sure if it's a state by state thing or what. I'm still getting Amazon and eBay and store orders.
The Fwoosh Thanks Robo!
So amazon still delivers as long as it isn’t on prime. eBay still works and it differs from store to store
Definetly worth mentioning that the elbows bend better than the original..at least on mine. Also the hips on the new one allow the legs to be closer together. Again at least on mine.
That is not the case at all with mine.
@@TheFwoosh interesting. I noticed mine was "gappy" in the hips so maybe it was a defect. It's like the legs are pushed all the way into the crotch so this may be a side effect of that. So I made up a word (gappy) and talked about legs pushing into crotches all in one sentence. Ahhh UA-cam comments...we love you.
I love the 4oth anniversary star wars action figures....
Do you think we'll get a rerelease of Boba Fett besides the carbonized version? I still can't find him anywhere
First we went from a green background to blue.
Then we got the face as well as the voice (and what a handsome face it is) and then we stared getting 7 inch reviews (fwoosh is for one.12 ONLY)
And now we aren’t even opening the figures now?!!!
So this channel is now for carded collectors is it?
Great review, hope you and family are staying safe. X
Nice review out of these ones I got the At-At driver
Crazy to think that Empire Strikes Back came out 40 years ago
New Bespin Luke looks better than the older version but kinda looks like Steve Irwin. Crickey!
Dammit I cant unsee that now lol
Great review, brutal opening!!
I Want them All!!😁🤘🏼
The A New Hope Han needs an update
Hi Robo, is the new head on the Dagobah Luke a reuse from older photo-real Black Series Luke, (ie, Jedi Luke)?
Damn it, I just had to make a bunch of ESB stuff for the hubby’s ESB themed office...had to customize a bunch of figures, needed these at Christmas time....there’s are better then mine
But they arent made by you. Your customized ones hold much more sentimental value. I hope.
I dont collect Star Wars figs, but these are very tempting.
Edit: I use to collect the old 3.75” figs. When Black Series had come about I had already given up collecting Star Wars figs.
I'm disappointed the Retro Carded Luke doesn't also come with a Yellow Lightsaber to match what his old release was like.
This line of figures are not meant to be a retro exact copy of the original line of vintage figures, hence why the figure comes with a more accurate looking sabre.
Love the new set Unc, but i guess the review desk need a little more light?
I cant wait to get that new luke it looks so freaking cool
maybe the best Black series empire strikes back´s Luke ... 🐴👍🏻
Are these 3.75" scale? They look bigger on screen.
I have this whole set on preorder from BBTS. I mainly just want Bespin Luke but I'm not a huge Star Wars collector so I figured I would just get them all since I have none of them. I was really concerned about the Luke head so I bought the Yavin Luke to do a head swap but your version actually looks good so I guess I'll see what I end up with and then make my decision.
How is your blue screen so crisp and smooth?
That old bespin Luke looks like Tom petty lol
LOL
Finally!
Lol is it just me or does the old bespin luke looks like jean claude van damme
I don't want to open mine up now...and I open everything. Lol
ROBO!!!!! PLEASE DO A STAR WARS COLLECTION TOUR!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!
That photo real!
I love fwoosh, but if I hear Robo say “Bespin Luke” one more time this year I’m gonna scream
Bespin Luke
😚yes a new vid
Is this 3.75 inch figures?
The only one I'm getting out of wave 1 is Bespin Luke. Pass on the other because I have them.
Awsome review bro
Oh no! You opened one! Haha.
Haha, you knew there would be one!
Oh, I open everything too....except these when I already have the first release. Too much nostalgia.
@@TheFwoosh I haven't opened any of my NECA TMNT figures. Haha. Not sure if I will.
@Robd1 replies I dont have the space for them yet. Or I might buy another set to open. Haha. I'm crazy!
Luke’s head is off. I much prefer the Yavin and Jedi Knight version heads. But imma still try and get this hehe
Hey robo, will you be reviewing the marvel legends black widow wave?
When are these realesed?
Right now.
Can you maybe do a Star Wars black series room tour?
Yeah I ordered two Bespin Lukes for the same reason
When does that Dagobah Luke release?
Right now, it's in stock at Dorkside Toys.
It’s bespin Luke, there will be a Dagobah Luke in wave 3
Dagobah Luke and Yoda 2pack went up for pre-order earlier today.
Hey Robo! Quick question, I consider the X-Wing Luke head sculpt to be the best in terms of shape. The hair and the whole look just matches up perfectly with Mark Hamill for me. Is this new Bespin Luke the same? It looks a little off to me. Maybe I could swap the heads... Great review as always!
The head is new as it's based on Hamill in Empire Strikes Back, after he had facial reconstruction from an accident, so he would look different.
@@TheVardon90 overall shape looks off to me though. Not bad, just off. Thanks for the input.
It's incredible how much Hasbro has improved the photorealism of the faces...forced by the rise of SW Figuarts?
Old man Fwoosh
I want them to make a episode 2 / 3 yoda with new sculpt for black series, i've gotten the newer prequel figures, dooku, general kenobi, archive anakin, still waiting on plo koon and kit fisto but the quality is so much better in the new ones , the new anakin obi wan from AOTC ARE LOOKING GOOD WISH THEY WOULD do the general kenobi head on a epiosode 3 obiwan and make a new anakin from ep 3, body is fine but could be better. The heads are not good
I know your sick and tired of sayin but that shirt is on point drop a link or something! Great video 👍🏼
Only one is Luke for a pick up for the head scuplt...maybe.
I’m glad I didn’t start collecting til the Last Jedi
Been waiting on my preordered Dooku, Bly, and Knight of Ren from Dorkside. I'm getting kinda pissed off.....I ordered back in February and I have emailed them multiple times. They keep telling me they are overwhelmed with orders then ask if I want to cancel...NO, I Dont wanna cancel! I just want my stuff.....
I think DorkSideToys pick and chose orders they want to send out. I'm thinking about canceling all my orders from DorkSideToys. They are too many other online retailers to be waiting on them when everyone get theirs.
Yeah....I think they pick n choose too....I dont like that. It's very unprofessional. I have a FB group and there's several members that ordered those figures WEEKS after I did and they have theirs already...now somebody please explain to me how that works
I’ve had a similar issue with Dorkside Toys, too. I think they accept more preorders than they can fulfill.
Such a shame really, because in the beginning they were such a good outfit to shop with.
Dude awesome shirt, where did you get it?
My wife likes that shirt. Where did you get it?
The blaster on my anniversary luke had a 3 on it
I actually saw a few of these at a walmart up here in Michigan a few weeks back, too bad the cards looked like they were beat to shit
walmart? i never find anything at walmart. just jyn erso and captain cassian.
Edit: i live in Michigan too
That Luke needs a little weathering on his uniform!
I see the apiel of the cards but I need a driver
Oh yeah, definitely, rip that thing open if you need the driver.
@@TheFwoosh and I did no regret.
Fwoosh you ever have trouble finding 6 inch Clones?
I swear I keep seeing them around $60+ same for the Model Kits.
just don't understand it. I feel like a basic Storm and Clone should come along with every wave.
they are Army Builders that are pricey and hard to find at a physical store!
I really want to get into painting and I want to start with Clones and get a purple/orange them going but I don't want to do it on Storm Trooper Bandai MK's
because... erm.... "accuracy?" aha. colored ST's don't feel right.
I bought Luke and the at at pilot so I came here
Why do the oldest figures look better then the new ones
Because the new ones already used the technology they applied to the older ones?
Stay home Robo!
Where do you think I'm shooting this video? Walmart?
@@TheFwoosh lol! 😝
Robo tear-o! Man does it make me cringe when you rip those beautiful cards open! Dude, open the bubble carefully with a blade (is cut the top, bottom and one side so the plastic can open and give full access to the figure, but still display the figure and look surprisingly good (not to fool anyone, just for your own display and play). If nothing else I'll buy your opened cardbacks, but just be gentle! :-) I was hoping you'd zoom in on that Bespin Luke card art - it looks really strange in videos and some people have whipsered in hushed tones to web screams that it's totally,my photoshopped because the original image couldn't be found to produce a high enough quality card for this release - any truth to that if Robo know? Also curious how close the new head is to Jedi Luke new head? I think a follow up video may be in order for "Bespin Luke : Robo Focus" as he's really the only figure anyone cares about, and the questions we have deserve answers. Especially while we're stuck at home bored off our Tibana Gas Mines. Hmm, just realized that's grossly appropriate for some people (you know who you are). Anyway, if Hasbro had only bothered to change a few little things, think what am increase in sales they would have...Han if he included his pointy fiber (and throw in that dang Mynock and/or gas mask for cryin out loud, it/they can't cost that much!), Both Leia could have included the gas mask and Mynock for that matter since she screams at three thing, and Han could still make a point. Yoda should have come with a totally orange Snake like the Kenner original, and the AT AT Driver sloths have included an extra gun with the strap hanging down in Truckee took the original. These things are simple and cheap but appeal to the adult collector who had these as kids, and it wooukd make them different enough for people to buy them again or if they didn't the first time. And if they really do a 3rd wave with Boba they really REALLY need to have him in the vintage deco like the 2019 SDCC Boba that so many of us want desperately but couldn't find/afford. Keep the cardback non-foil so the SDCC people don't have a hissy that some other fans might experience happiness at owning him, I just really want that figure! Thanks for the video, and apologies for the book - getting a little stir crazy and craving conversation ( even tho I normally sub human contact.). :-)
Have you ever heard of commas?
Have you ever heard of manners?
The Fwoosh I’m still wondering what a ‘Luke Leia Han ATAT Driver Yoda’ is.
Why am I so sick right now and it's not because of the virus !!
You look like John C Reilly