One of my absolute favorites both from memory of the movie and in hand. I recall so many awesome surprises in the summer of ‘77, including seeing Vader storm the hallway of the Tantive IV, his squad of stormtroopers, followed shortly thereafter with, “Look, sir: droids!” This is an awesome tangible reminder of the magic from long ago
The flat lenses were used in the “stunt” helmets that this sandtrooper is based on. The “hero” helmets had the bulging lenses. I actually hadn’t noticed that detail before, so thanks for pointing that out.
Ahhhh, I've seen "stunt" and "hero" replica helmets and never understood/realised what the difference was tbh, so thanks for that info Clone Trooper!! 😀🙌
This is in fact one of the best troopers ever, so glad I went back and grabbed this recently. I’m also excited for the new sandtropper sergeant is going to look amazing this! I think this sandtooper could be a chase next year
Definitely one of the best troopers hot toys has made, super excited for the Sandtrooper Sergeant! This is for sure a figure that is higher on my favorites list. Just so well done. Great video as always man!
The term, 'Grail item' pops up quite often on review videos, but yeah, this figure is most *definitely* that for me! The weathering, pauldron, backpack.. and those rifles!! Chances of picking this one up are proper slim! Still, a novice collector with an average budget can dream! 😄
Definitely one of my fave figures in the entire collection tbh, love this trooper! And yeah quite pricey nowadays, but there's always the upcoming Sandtrooper Sergeant out later this year 👍🏻
@@TK421Collectibles If they sell him separate as well as with the Dewback, I'll for sure be getting one! To be nit-picky, the orange and black pauldrons are my favourites, but white will do nicely! 😀👍
@@TheRowlandstone73 yeah they are selling the sergeant separately (if I remember correctly!), and yeah I agree, orange and black cauldrons are the greatest! Although I still made sure I hunted down the white pauldron Jedha Patrol figure too 😅 Gotta catch all those troopers!! 😅
@@TK421Collectibles Gotta be done, mate! 😄 As well as the cool rifle-toting, weathered-up ranked troopers, I really need to get a clean armoured one. I've got the RoTJ Stormtrooper which does only have slight weathering, but you can't beat the shiny original, pristine armour! I've just been watching your Space Trooper vid and that's a great example - as well as the ANH twin-pack, obviously! 👌
@@TK421Collectibles Yet another grail secured! (I'm doing well lately!) 😃 This AWESOME figure came this morning after I won an eBay auction for it a fortnight ago! (Won it by 1 Euro!) Got it for a decent price of £244 incl. postage from Germany, but unfortunately I did get hit by £55 customs fees at the last moment! 😭 But after opening it and seeing just how cool it is, I couldn't care less! They're always so much better in hand aren't they?
He was also my favorite trooper growing up. Absolutely loved the pauldron and grittiness of him. He was the first hot toy I bought. He's still my favorite out of my whole collection, and I can't wait to team him up with the dewback and sergeant. Love your videos man. Keep it up!
Congrats on this being your first Hot Toys figure!! What a fantastic start to your collection! I'm the same I think he's definitely one of my most favourite figures in the whole collection, going to look incredible with Dewey and Sergeant!! Thanks for the kind words about the videos, much appreciated 😃 And thanks for watching and leaving a comment! 😀🙌
Same as you possibly my favourite trooper , just love the weathering and accessories and being an OG figure just adds to the appeal😀 you can never have enough troopers 😂 they really are a staple for the Star Wars collector whether as the main figure in the detolf or as accompanying background figure along side Darth Vader or Tarkin. Thanks for today’s video, really like this guy, star quality for sure. 🤩 Looking forward as always to whatever may be up next on the channel and as always , stay well👍
You make a really good point and the great thing about Hot Toys Troopers is they are all variants so you can build up quite a substantial set without buying duplicates of the exact same figure! Thanks for watching Andrew, enjoy the rest of your week 👍🏻😀
Nostalgic overload mate, great video. My all time favourite trooper........ever! I missed out in this one but I've preordered the new one from Hot Toys!
Hey Paul!! Yeah nostalgia turned up to 11 with this one!! 😀 Congrats on the preorder too!! Got high hopes that the new one will be *even better* than this one!! Thanks for watching mate 😃🙌
It looks like you have the same problem I had when I got mine - it was obviously a used figure, and it took me hours to scrub all that dirt off! 🤣🤣 I tried to pose him with that really big gun cradled in his arm as he did in the movie - not very easy. And the binoculars wouldn't stay in his hand. Other than that, great trooper. Really enjoyed it. Thanks.
Haha! Imagine cleaning the dirt off 😅 Although I guess some collectors did just that with Chrome Mando 😅🫣 Yes I definitely struggled to pose him too tbh, but overall definitely one of my fave (if not THE fave) trooper! Thanks for watching Daniel! 😀🙌
Love it. I know the whole monobrow/furrowed brow thing with upturned mouth is part of the design/caricatured 'expression' and look, but I love the more stunt helmet look than the hero version, with the brow strip a bit above. Rather than right down on the eyes. So cool. And I've loved it since being a kid - even before the film hit I had the novelisation with the photos in the middle and what I thought was a robot riding a dinosaur - just blew my little mind to pieces. Had the old figs, then the Marmits, which were really the precursor - to these. Little me couldn't imagine we'd get such high quality toys. Thanks for the vid! It's on my list!
It's weird because for me as a kid (and so into adulthood) I just didn't pick up on these little details that you describe. I didn't even notice the helmet design changed between movies until much later in life! So I love reading these comments and re-watching the films (for the millionth time) and re-appreciating these figures in a whole new way! Thanks for the comment and for watching 😀🙌
@@TK421Collectibles Cheers and thank you! One to watch out for next time if you haven't already is the trooper (with stunt helmet) at the start when they stun Leia - they forgot the little vent stickers on the round /gas mask tube type bits at the side. No little blue stripes to be seen! 😄 And then there's the whole Vader mask/helmet thing. ANH Vader all day long for me, Ep 3 the worst!
@@halfvader8015 Ah yeah now the no-vent trooper I've seen, but again only noticed it in the last couple of years. I think that helmet actually looks really cool too! Not sure if that's just because it's unique or what! And I 100% agree with you about Vader!! ANH Vader is the GOAT!
He's such an amazing figure. A definite must-have for any collection of Imperials. I love his accessories. All of them, from the wonderful binoculars to the two big rifles. You impressed me by being able to name them. The backpack is superb. You said it was rather difficult to attach, and I can imagine it would be if you have to thread it yourself. His orange pauldron is so memorable, and really helped him stand out in his brief time in the film. I found it rather interesting when you pointed out that the clear rod for the sentry droid to hover on was loose if attached to the sand base itself, so you recommend using its separate stand. It was wonderful to see you line up new hope troopers together. Your collection truly is the stuff of dreams for the rest of us. And I was also drooling over the AT-AT driver in the background. Well, to be honest, drooling over most of the figures that appear in your backgrounds.
Thanks mate! I agree it's certainly a must-have, especially for Imperial/Trooper collectors. I definitely recommend the sentry droid pole going in the separate stand as the hole in the figure base is ever so slightly too big I think which is why it was wobbling around so much! As a Hot Toys collector I find it interesting that my eye (and yours it seems) is drawn to the only non-Hot Toys figure on that shelf - the AT-AT driver 😅 Such a fantastic figure! Thanks as always for watching and commenting 😀🙏
I really admire your dedication and the amount of discipline it takes to only collect Star Wars figures/IP. Having such a well defined focus really helps to curate and develop an awesome and cohesive collection. In hindsight, I wish that I had set parameters on what IP I wanted to collect and display, but when just about every figure is stunning, it's hard not to want them all 😂😂😂 Great unboxing and figure review 💯👍
It's difficult to stick to just Star Wars as like you say it's definitely hard not to want them all!! Been very tempted to get figures from other IP's especially as we've had a bit of a pause on Star Wars figure releases recently. But money and space are finite unfortunately! Thanks for watching mate 👍🏻😀
The leg joints on mine where really loose but not the arms for some reason. The backpack is a massive pain too. I wish the new Sandtrooper had all of the pauldron colours.
So glad I've got this, fantastic figure and definitely a keeper for me. I have the Sideshow one but this hot toys one is so much better. Think Chris how good he's going to look with our preorder sandtrooper with Dewback. Definitely going to do some sort of diorama display for them. Love the video bud, great close ups.
Thanks Todd! Yes this figure plus the Dewback and Sergeant are going to look incredible!! Can't wait to see what you come up with by way of diorama display!! 👌🏻 Thanks for watching mate 👍🏻😀
My absolute favourite trooper and the only one I have in my collection! The attention to detail is awesome right down to the coffee cup mark on the pauldron exactly as it appears in the film! I had no idea how much this is now going for 🤯 I picked mine up in Hong Kong for £160 "bargain" another great video Chris keep em coming 😎
Crazy attention to detail on this figure isn't there! And I can completely understand why you'd only need this trooper in the collection too, it just fits the bill as the iconic trooper from ANH doesn't it! And wow £160?!? Great price my friend!! Cheers for watching and dropping a comment 😀🙌
@@gweilojohn8550 wow *very* kind of you to offer mate! If I hadn't had the Grand Inquisitor already on order it would have been that!! Thank you though, very much appreciated! Hope you have a good trip and safe travels 👍🏻
Awesome figure, I remember seeing it in my local comic shop, before I started collecting Hot toy's! Still regret not picking him up, esp now we have the Sargent and Dewback
I know what you mean, you just want to go back in time and tell your younger self to get collecting!! (I know I do anyway 😅) Worth keeping an eye out on Facebook groups mate, I've seen him go for a bit more of a reasonable price 👍🏻
Your videos are great! Good to see a UK collector on here. I have a Commander Stormtrooper coming from Sideshow right now, really excited, I watched your review of it of course. Keep up the great vids mate!
This is one of my favourites as well. Came with so much stuff. You really don't see that nowadays . Agree is rather. pain to attach all his stuffs. I would assume this troopers would be on many collectors mind especially when the Dewback is out. The weathering is just done so well. The pleather patches is still a worry as I have seen many who are selling nowadays comes with damaged units.Those gribblies on the backpack is just awesome as well. Superb review of an outstanding Hot Toys release. Cheers mate
Thanks Kumar!! Loved seeing this guy on your latest instagram post as well! Looks awesome with the macrobincoculars attached to the belt (or however you did that) 👌🏻 And yes it's definitely looking like copies of the figure with perfect pleather pouches are becoming increasingly rare!! Gotta protect that stuff!! 😃 Thank you for watching, my friend!! 👍🏻🫡
Gotta agree TK421 this one defo my favourite 😎😎 technically it's New hope special edition because Probe droid wasn't around in 77 😂😂. No pain no gain with the backpack ,loved the Lewis gun and MG 34 quality figure lad 😎😎welljell.
Yes that's a good point about it being the ANH Special Edition version! I actually mentioned that in the video but it came out all wrong and didn't make any sense so I cut that bit out 😅 I could have done with you writing me a script as you summed it up perfectly in like 12 words!! 🙌
Great review. I love this trooper but will try to get it in hand soon to pair him with my pre-ordered Sgt. As HT did an accessory pack for the Mandonseries, I'd love to see them do one for ANH with gray, black, etc pauldrons (I know...wishful thinking)
Great idea! A trooper accessory pack would be great! But yeah probably wishful thinking, I guess Hot Toys would prefer to release trooper variants! Cheers for watching mate, and thanks for the continued support! 😀🙌
My first Hot Toy! Think this is their best Trooper release so far.. Love the washes and weathering used - it definitely looks like Hot Toys took their time with this one. It’s not until you have him in hand, that you realise what a quality figure it is! I’m looking forward to getting the Dewback trooper to go with him too. I wonder if that is simply going to be a slight repaint from this mould? Love the way you did a split screen for the posing section by the way - haven’t seen that before in anyone else’s reviews - really effective and a nice way of showing a combination of close up and full view! I enjoy watching these retro reviews Chris - any chance you may do one on the Animated Version of Boba at some point? Would love to see that one too! Cheers for now mate! 😄👍🏼
Wow what a belter to get as your first Hot Toy David! Nice one! 🙌 And yeah same can't wait to get the Dewback Sergeant - and I'm actually hoping its just a slight repaint of the same mould because it so great! And thanks for the kind words about the split screen stuff. I like a close up but also was thinking it's useful to show the full length view of the figure too, so thanks for noticing! Must admit I've not seen it in other reviews either, so if you do spot it anywhere else they stole my idea 😅🤣 I'll definitely do a Boba Animation Version video, maybe a while off but will definitely add it to my schedule! Thanks for the suggestion mate 👍🏻😀
The attention to detail is beyond ridiculous with this one. For example, take a look at the black helmet brim going across his brow. You'll notice that it sits "higher" up when compared to other Stormtroopers. This actually matches up exactly with the Sandtrooper who asked Ben & Luke for ID ("These aren't the droids you're looking for" scene). As a kid, I always thought they messed up his helmet with the higher brim placement lol
Oh wow, I really hadn't noticed the brim level over the brow before reading your comment! Just been checking the figures out and you're spot on it's quite a bit higher isn't it!! 🤯 Love it, my appreciation for the films and Hot Toys attention to detail just been raised again!! Thank you mate!! 😃🙌
Fantastic figure isn't it! Yeah I reviewed this one a couple of years ago. So this is like a video reissue!! Sandtrooper review 2.0 😀 Just thought it would be fun to have a look back through the older figures and see current prices and whether the figures are standing the test of time. Thanks for watching (again!) 😀🙌
Facebook groups or eBay probably your best bet mate! Although I haven't seen many for sale recently (I've not been actively looking tho I guess). But yeah highly recommend it if you can track it down!! Good luck! 👍🏻😀
One of my absolute favorites both from memory of the movie and in hand. I recall so many awesome surprises in the summer of ‘77, including seeing Vader storm the hallway of the Tantive IV, his squad of stormtroopers, followed shortly thereafter with, “Look, sir: droids!” This is an awesome tangible reminder of the magic from long ago
Perfectly described John! 🥹 Love these figures and I think you've hit the nail on the head there as to why!! 😀🙌
The flat lenses were used in the “stunt” helmets that this sandtrooper is based on. The “hero” helmets had the bulging lenses. I actually hadn’t noticed that detail before, so thanks for pointing that out.
Ahhhh, I've seen "stunt" and "hero" replica helmets and never understood/realised what the difference was tbh, so thanks for that info Clone Trooper!! 😀🙌
Always liked the stunt look better!
@halfvader8015 yeah I think I agree. Gives it a bit more of a sinister look
This is in fact one of the best troopers ever, so glad I went back and grabbed this recently. I’m also excited for the new sandtropper sergeant is going to look amazing this! I think this sandtooper could be a chase next year
Agreed. If you want this Trooper better pick it up soon, it will increase in price the closer we get to the Dewback release.
Yes! Wise move snagging this when you had the chance 👍🏻 I imagine they will be like gold dust this time next year!
Great video of a great Trooper. Thanks for these retro reviews.
Glad you like them OG Fan!! These OT figures are really some of my all time faves. Thanks for watching and dropping a comment!! 😀👍🏻
Definitely one of the best troopers hot toys has made, super excited for the Sandtrooper Sergeant! This is for sure a figure that is higher on my favorites list. Just so well done. Great video as always man!
Couldn't agree more mate 🙌 Thanks for watching! 😀👍🏻
The term, 'Grail item' pops up quite often on review videos, but yeah, this figure is most *definitely* that for me!
The weathering, pauldron, backpack.. and those rifles!! Chances of picking this one up are proper slim! Still, a novice collector with an average budget can dream! 😄
Definitely one of my fave figures in the entire collection tbh, love this trooper! And yeah quite pricey nowadays, but there's always the upcoming Sandtrooper Sergeant out later this year 👍🏻
@@TK421Collectibles If they sell him separate as well as with the Dewback, I'll for sure be getting one!
To be nit-picky, the orange and black pauldrons are my favourites, but white will do nicely! 😀👍
@@TheRowlandstone73 yeah they are selling the sergeant separately (if I remember correctly!), and yeah I agree, orange and black cauldrons are the greatest! Although I still made sure I hunted down the white pauldron Jedha Patrol figure too 😅 Gotta catch all those troopers!! 😅
@@TK421Collectibles Gotta be done, mate! 😄 As well as the cool rifle-toting, weathered-up ranked troopers, I really need to get a clean armoured one. I've got the RoTJ Stormtrooper which does only have slight weathering, but you can't beat the shiny original, pristine armour! I've just been watching your Space Trooper vid and that's a great example - as well as the ANH twin-pack, obviously! 👌
@@TK421Collectibles Yet another grail secured! (I'm doing well lately!) 😃 This AWESOME figure came this morning after I won an eBay auction for it a fortnight ago! (Won it by 1 Euro!) Got it for a decent price of £244 incl. postage from Germany, but unfortunately I did get hit by £55 customs fees at the last moment! 😭 But after opening it and seeing just how cool it is, I couldn't care less! They're always so much better in hand aren't they?
He was also my favorite trooper growing up. Absolutely loved the pauldron and grittiness of him. He was the first hot toy I bought. He's still my favorite out of my whole collection, and I can't wait to team him up with the dewback and sergeant. Love your videos man. Keep it up!
Congrats on this being your first Hot Toys figure!! What a fantastic start to your collection! I'm the same I think he's definitely one of my most favourite figures in the whole collection, going to look incredible with Dewey and Sergeant!!
Thanks for the kind words about the videos, much appreciated 😃 And thanks for watching and leaving a comment! 😀🙌
Same as you possibly my favourite trooper , just love the weathering and accessories and being an OG figure just adds to the appeal😀 you can never have enough troopers 😂 they really are a staple for the Star Wars collector whether as the main figure in the detolf or as accompanying background figure along side Darth Vader or Tarkin. Thanks for today’s video, really like this guy, star quality for sure. 🤩 Looking forward as always to whatever may be up next on the channel and as always , stay well👍
You make a really good point and the great thing about Hot Toys Troopers is they are all variants so you can build up quite a substantial set without buying duplicates of the exact same figure! Thanks for watching Andrew, enjoy the rest of your week 👍🏻😀
Nostalgic overload mate, great video. My all time favourite trooper........ever! I missed out in this one but I've preordered the new one from Hot Toys!
Hey Paul!! Yeah nostalgia turned up to 11 with this one!! 😀 Congrats on the preorder too!! Got high hopes that the new one will be *even better* than this one!! Thanks for watching mate 😃🙌
It looks like you have the same problem I had when I got mine - it was obviously a used figure, and it took me hours to scrub all that dirt off! 🤣🤣
I tried to pose him with that really big gun cradled in his arm as he did in the movie - not very easy. And the binoculars wouldn't stay in his hand. Other than that, great trooper.
Really enjoyed it. Thanks.
Haha! Imagine cleaning the dirt off 😅 Although I guess some collectors did just that with Chrome Mando 😅🫣
Yes I definitely struggled to pose him too tbh, but overall definitely one of my fave (if not THE fave) trooper! Thanks for watching Daniel! 😀🙌
Love it. I know the whole monobrow/furrowed brow thing with upturned mouth is part of the design/caricatured 'expression' and look, but I love the more stunt helmet look than the hero version, with the brow strip a bit above. Rather than right down on the eyes. So cool. And I've loved it since being a kid - even before the film hit I had the novelisation with the photos in the middle and what I thought was a robot riding a dinosaur - just blew my little mind to pieces. Had the old figs, then the Marmits, which were really the precursor - to these. Little me couldn't imagine we'd get such high quality toys. Thanks for the vid! It's on my list!
It's weird because for me as a kid (and so into adulthood) I just didn't pick up on these little details that you describe. I didn't even notice the helmet design changed between movies until much later in life! So I love reading these comments and re-watching the films (for the millionth time) and re-appreciating these figures in a whole new way! Thanks for the comment and for watching 😀🙌
@@TK421Collectibles Cheers and thank you! One to watch out for next time if you haven't already is the trooper (with stunt helmet) at the start when they stun Leia - they forgot the little vent stickers on the round /gas mask tube type bits at the side. No little blue stripes to be seen! 😄 And then there's the whole Vader mask/helmet thing. ANH Vader all day long for me, Ep 3 the worst!
@@halfvader8015 Ah yeah now the no-vent trooper I've seen, but again only noticed it in the last couple of years. I think that helmet actually looks really cool too! Not sure if that's just because it's unique or what! And I 100% agree with you about Vader!! ANH Vader is the GOAT!
He's such an amazing figure. A definite must-have for any collection of Imperials. I love his accessories. All of them, from the wonderful binoculars to the two big rifles. You impressed me by being able to name them. The backpack is superb. You said it was rather difficult to attach, and I can imagine it would be if you have to thread it yourself. His orange pauldron is so memorable, and really helped him stand out in his brief time in the film. I found it rather interesting when you pointed out that the clear rod for the sentry droid to hover on was loose if attached to the sand base itself, so you recommend using its separate stand.
It was wonderful to see you line up new hope troopers together. Your collection truly is the stuff of dreams for the rest of us. And I was also drooling over the AT-AT driver in the background. Well, to be honest, drooling over most of the figures that appear in your backgrounds.
Thanks mate! I agree it's certainly a must-have, especially for Imperial/Trooper collectors. I definitely recommend the sentry droid pole going in the separate stand as the hole in the figure base is ever so slightly too big I think which is why it was wobbling around so much!
As a Hot Toys collector I find it interesting that my eye (and yours it seems) is drawn to the only non-Hot Toys figure on that shelf - the AT-AT driver 😅 Such a fantastic figure!
Thanks as always for watching and commenting 😀🙏
Another awesome video, Chris! These OT reviews always make me want to watch one of the great OT films.
Yes same here!! Not that I need an excuse to rewatch OT films though, I'm usually rewatching them every other week 😅 Never get bored of them!
@@TK421Collectibles I don't either. ☺️🌐
I really admire your dedication and the amount of discipline it takes to only collect Star Wars figures/IP. Having such a well defined focus really helps to curate and develop an awesome and cohesive collection. In hindsight, I wish that I had set parameters on what IP I wanted to collect and display, but when just about every figure is stunning, it's hard not to want them all 😂😂😂 Great unboxing and figure review 💯👍
It's difficult to stick to just Star Wars as like you say it's definitely hard not to want them all!! Been very tempted to get figures from other IP's especially as we've had a bit of a pause on Star Wars figure releases recently. But money and space are finite unfortunately! Thanks for watching mate 👍🏻😀
WANT!! haha nice one Chris.. top figure that one eh?
Yeah definitely a top top figure Earl!! Highly recommended!! 😀👍🏻
The leg joints on mine where really loose but not the arms for some reason. The backpack is a massive pain too. I wish the new Sandtrooper had all of the pauldron colours.
Shame about the leg joints on yours! Yes swap-out pauldron options would be great for the new figure! Thanks for checking out the video 👊🏻
Can't wait to pair mine with the Sandtrooper and Dewback 🤘🤘
Mate that is going to look epic isn't it!!!🔥 I hope they bring the release forward for that set!! 🤞🏻Thanks for watching mate 🙌
This has been on my list since day one, I've always loved the sand trooper, great video dude! I really hope they re-release this but not expecting it.
Yeah I think it's unlikely they will reissue this specific figure tbh. We'll get variants though e.g. the Squad Leader from the Mando line.
@@TK421Collectibles Such a shame because this one has so many little things that sell it so well.
So glad I've got this, fantastic figure and definitely a keeper for me. I have the Sideshow one but this hot toys one is so much better. Think Chris how good he's going to look with our preorder sandtrooper with Dewback. Definitely going to do some sort of diorama display for them. Love the video bud, great close ups.
Thanks Todd! Yes this figure plus the Dewback and Sergeant are going to look incredible!! Can't wait to see what you come up with by way of diorama display!! 👌🏻 Thanks for watching mate 👍🏻😀
My absolute favourite trooper and the only one I have in my collection! The attention to detail is awesome right down to the coffee cup mark on the pauldron exactly as it appears in the film! I had no idea how much this is now going for 🤯 I picked mine up in Hong Kong for £160 "bargain" another great video Chris keep em coming 😎
Crazy attention to detail on this figure isn't there! And I can completely understand why you'd only need this trooper in the collection too, it just fits the bill as the iconic trooper from ANH doesn't it! And wow £160?!? Great price my friend!! Cheers for watching and dropping a comment 😀🙌
@@TK421Collectibles I'm in Hong Kong next week anything you want me to pick anything up for you?
@@gweilojohn8550 wow *very* kind of you to offer mate! If I hadn't had the Grand Inquisitor already on order it would have been that!! Thank you though, very much appreciated! Hope you have a good trip and safe travels 👍🏻
@@TK421Collectibles thanks brother 😎
Awesome figure, I remember seeing it in my local comic shop, before I started collecting Hot toy's! Still regret not picking him up, esp now we have the Sargent and Dewback
I know what you mean, you just want to go back in time and tell your younger self to get collecting!! (I know I do anyway 😅)
Worth keeping an eye out on Facebook groups mate, I've seen him go for a bit more of a reasonable price 👍🏻
@@TK421Collectibles Know what you mean. I can get a new one for £270 + shipping from HK, it'll work out around £330 ish.... I'm soo tempted lol
@@BHM2345 that’s not a bad price for new 👍🏻 definitely tempting!! 😃
Your videos are great! Good to see a UK collector on here. I have a Commander Stormtrooper coming from Sideshow right now, really excited, I watched your review of it of course. Keep up the great vids mate!
Thank you very much for saying so!! Much appreciated 🙌 Congrats on getting the Commander / Squad Leader in. Great trooper!
Thanks for watching 😀👍🏻
This is one of my favourites as well. Came with so much stuff. You really don't see that nowadays . Agree is rather. pain to attach all his stuffs. I would assume this troopers would be on many collectors mind especially when the Dewback is out. The weathering is just done so well. The pleather patches is still a worry as I have seen many who are selling nowadays comes with damaged units.Those gribblies on the backpack is just awesome as well. Superb review of an outstanding Hot Toys release. Cheers mate
Thanks Kumar!! Loved seeing this guy on your latest instagram post as well! Looks awesome with the macrobincoculars attached to the belt (or however you did that) 👌🏻 And yes it's definitely looking like copies of the figure with perfect pleather pouches are becoming increasingly rare!! Gotta protect that stuff!! 😃 Thank you for watching, my friend!! 👍🏻🫡
Just finished my 3D print sand trooper too, after your vid I see I need to make a good few adjustments to look anyway as good as your mate 👍
Oh cool! Ping me a pic when its done if you get chance, I'd love to see it mate, your stuff is awesome! 🤩🙌
Cheers bud, means a lot from a collecter with all you have 👍
Gotta agree TK421 this one defo my favourite 😎😎 technically it's New hope special edition because Probe droid wasn't around in 77 😂😂. No pain no gain with the backpack ,loved the Lewis gun and MG 34 quality figure lad 😎😎welljell.
Yes that's a good point about it being the ANH Special Edition version! I actually mentioned that in the video but it came out all wrong and didn't make any sense so I cut that bit out 😅 I could have done with you writing me a script as you summed it up perfectly in like 12 words!! 🙌
I have this figure, it is in my top 10
I'm with you!! Definitely in my Top 10 too! 😃🙌
Great review. I love this trooper but will try to get it in hand soon to pair him with my pre-ordered Sgt. As HT did an accessory pack for the Mandonseries, I'd love to see them do one for ANH with gray, black, etc pauldrons (I know...wishful thinking)
Great idea! A trooper accessory pack would be great! But yeah probably wishful thinking, I guess Hot Toys would prefer to release trooper variants! Cheers for watching mate, and thanks for the continued support! 😀🙌
Of course. Oh yes and #YNWA (watching the C Cup match now and we're up one!)
@@neileriffic wow I completely forgot about the match tbh 😬 That's my LFC fan card revoked!! 😅 #YNWA
My first Hot Toy! Think this is their best Trooper release so far.. Love the washes and weathering used - it definitely looks like Hot Toys took their time with this one. It’s not until you have him in hand, that you realise what a quality figure it is! I’m looking forward to getting the Dewback trooper to go with him too. I wonder if that is simply going to be a slight repaint from this mould? Love the way you did a split screen for the posing section by the way - haven’t seen that before in anyone else’s reviews - really effective and a nice way of showing a combination of close up and full view! I enjoy watching these retro reviews Chris - any chance you may do one on the Animated Version of Boba at some point? Would love to see that one too! Cheers for now mate! 😄👍🏼
Wow what a belter to get as your first Hot Toy David! Nice one! 🙌 And yeah same can't wait to get the Dewback Sergeant - and I'm actually hoping its just a slight repaint of the same mould because it so great! And thanks for the kind words about the split screen stuff. I like a close up but also was thinking it's useful to show the full length view of the figure too, so thanks for noticing! Must admit I've not seen it in other reviews either, so if you do spot it anywhere else they stole my idea 😅🤣
I'll definitely do a Boba Animation Version video, maybe a while off but will definitely add it to my schedule! Thanks for the suggestion mate 👍🏻😀
The attention to detail is beyond ridiculous with this one. For example, take a look at the black helmet brim going across his brow. You'll notice that it sits "higher" up when compared to other Stormtroopers. This actually matches up exactly with the Sandtrooper who asked Ben & Luke for ID ("These aren't the droids you're looking for" scene). As a kid, I always thought they messed up his helmet with the higher brim placement lol
Oh wow, I really hadn't noticed the brim level over the brow before reading your comment! Just been checking the figures out and you're spot on it's quite a bit higher isn't it!! 🤯 Love it, my appreciation for the films and Hot Toys attention to detail just been raised again!! Thank you mate!! 😃🙌
@@TK421Collectibles You're welcome! Now get back to your post TK-421 lol
@@PToastman 🤣🤣🫡
My comments got removed for some reason. Love this figure, and pulled the trigger on one tonight.
Yeah I noticed some of my replies disappeared too, UA-cam must have been having a moment! Congrats on landing this figure Paul!! 😀👍🏻
One of my first figures. Its a great one. But didn’t you already reviewed this one tho?
Fantastic figure isn't it! Yeah I reviewed this one a couple of years ago. So this is like a video reissue!! Sandtrooper review 2.0 😀 Just thought it would be fun to have a look back through the older figures and see current prices and whether the figures are standing the test of time. Thanks for watching (again!) 😀🙌
I want this figure. Don't know the best place to get it.
Facebook groups or eBay probably your best bet mate! Although I haven't seen many for sale recently (I've not been actively looking tho I guess). But yeah highly recommend it if you can track it down!! Good luck! 👍🏻😀