Magnets used: amzn.to/3IKR79b I also forgot to mention Hot Toys originally mentioned including handcuffs for her release, but they were never added. Note the second paragraph from the bottom on their release photos: facebook.com/share/sk8xf1ar4RMpTY1p/?mibextid=WC7FNe
@@OnesixthQ I’d assume they were suppose to be included if it were in text. Chances are they changed their mind and never changed the text. It was never shown physically though in their media.
I do agree that the likeness to NP is only from a certain angle but I’m not sure if it’s good enough for the asked price. Maybe one day we will see ROTS Padme with an improved sculpt/paint application 🤞
Great review my friend!! I love this figure!! Was great to finally get her in hand after seeing her sat on Sideshows “coming soon” page for 5 years or whatever crazy length of time it was! 😃👊🏻
Thank you, thank you! This was one I wanted to see before I got her in hand. Explains why I jumped on your review as early as I did Absolutely! I’m glad to see she was finally released. All of the changes to her overall design were so different back then. This is a HUGE level up for us. 🔥🔥🔥 Thanks for watching as always! 🙏🏼🍻
As a sculptor who tends to do some realism sculpts often I will say that when it comes to likenesses something people tend to forget is that when looking at actors on screen, red carpet events etc. we're seeing them through different lens focal lengths. And when you have something in hand it might look different to that because the artist might have used shots entirely from the movie as reference for example so it'll look off compared to photos of them from a magazine or regular interviews etc! I definitely am a fan of this and its IMO Padme's best look so I think this will be a pickup for me for sure!
Appreciate you man, thank you! 🙏🏼🍻 Good call, I’m wondering if they opted to give them to him instead… She looks incredible with the Chrome Clones! Congrats on getting yours in and I’ll check out your review soon! 🔥🔥
I think the sculpt is fantastic though you do have to play with the lighting a bit (imo it's perfect in minute 7:00) I'm very excited to get mine, I got her right before it got waitlisted on sideshow.
Congrats on getting her before the waitlist! While the portrait is somewhat finicky, she does look incredible in the display. Hopefully you enjoy her when she come in!
It stung a bit when you said, "this isn't something you'd want to sleep on". Yeah, I waited too late. Didn't decide I wanted her until my favorite couple retailers had sold out. Not the worst thing in the world but we'll see what happens. Enjoyed the review, as always!
Definitely agree with the neck joint is scary to move around am so happy she got double jointed elbows and knees and the biggest one split cut boots!! The body is ok but like you mentioned it needs to be better in the future especially dynamic hero’s or heroine’s that can fight example Black Widow etc
Nice review and great tips on getting the cape to sit a bit more naturally with the magnets. Now I just have to go buy some magnets lol. Interested to see if we get another version of her. Maybe from The Phantom Menace with the anniversary releases this year but I can’t see her becoming the next Iron Man or Trooper with every single appearance we’ve seen getting a release. I think she’ll look great alongside the AOTC Anakin that’s coming out and probably the best looking version of the character from the films. Keep it up, mate 👊
Those two will be incredible! Wish Mace could’ve been upgraded fro rolling eyes, but I’m just glad to have his representation in general. Anakin was a must! 🔥🔥
Thank you, and thank you so much for watching! I have Anakin on preorder, yes. Almost wanted two after reading Brotherhood, but I decided against it. Glad I did, because I was in a different spot back when he was announced, haha! When they release him, he’ll definitely have a review on the channel. 😄🙏🏼
I love them! I don’t think we ever talked about using them before other than a Short here on UA-cam, but they’re great! 🔥 Appreciate you for watching, trooper! You might need to join the Nabooian Legion to protect the senator too! 🫡
Exactly! That and they reminded me of her ship which was all chrome. The perfect pairing if you happen to own them in the display. But yes, the arm bands and her ELG-3A made me go all in early and hope for her announcement.😄🍻
Thank you! I just have to fix up her pose in the display a bit and I’m happy! It’s tough to say, because I do fear the cloak staining the white clothing. I’ve never washed any of the garments though personally. I never had that issue myself. This is making me wonder though…
Shoot@@BostonCollectors, I didn't even think of the outfit itself, I was thinking of her headsculpt. Warm (not hot) water and perfume-free detergent took me a long way with Obi-Wans Jedi cloak, I'm thinking the same would work here.
I typically complain about fists, but I wouldn’t have been upset this time around oddly enough. Had they provided better gestures in pairs I wouldn’t have been bothered.
@@BostonCollectors mhhhh interesting how we all have our preferences 😅… Looking forward to your review of both mace and anakin. Love what you guys do! 🫶🏻
What a nice (and welcome) way to end a hell of a work week. Unfortunately, my Padme is not on the horizon yet. Sometimes my retailer gets figures in late. This outfit really makes no sense for this character.
Oof, sounds like you got the shaft. I just had a work meeting myself, something I start up next month though on my end. Cruising until then. 🙌🏼 I feel like she’s worth the wait. Not 100%, but worth the wait. A month is pushing it, I couldn’t wait longer than that though. Hopefully she come in soon! 🍻🙌🏼
@@BostonCollectors It was just one of THOSE weeks. 🙄 I don't mind waiting - it took this long, a little longer won't kill me. Just glad we finally got a Padme'. Now, if only they'd make a Col. Meebur Gascon figure.
Magnets used: amzn.to/3IKR79b
I also forgot to mention Hot Toys originally mentioned including handcuffs for her release, but they were never added. Note the second paragraph from the bottom on their release photos: facebook.com/share/sk8xf1ar4RMpTY1p/?mibextid=WC7FNe
Excellent catch. Well done 👍
were they ever supposed to be included? i dont recall ever seeing them in any kind of promo shots.
@@OnesixthQ I’d assume they were suppose to be included if it were in text. Chances are they changed their mind and never changed the text. It was never shown physically though in their media.
I do agree that the likeness to NP is only from a certain angle but I’m not sure if it’s good enough for the asked price. Maybe one day we will see ROTS Padme with an improved sculpt/paint application 🤞
Great review my friend!! I love this figure!! Was great to finally get her in hand after seeing her sat on Sideshows “coming soon” page for 5 years or whatever crazy length of time it was! 😃👊🏻
Thank you, thank you! This was one I wanted to see before I got her in hand. Explains why I jumped on your review as early as I did
Absolutely! I’m glad to see she was finally released. All of the changes to her overall design were so different back then. This is a HUGE level up for us. 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for watching as always! 🙏🏼🍻
As a sculptor who tends to do some realism sculpts often I will say that when it comes to likenesses something people tend to forget is that when looking at actors on screen, red carpet events etc. we're seeing them through different lens focal lengths. And when you have something in hand it might look different to that because the artist might have used shots entirely from the movie as reference for example so it'll look off compared to photos of them from a magazine or regular interviews etc! I definitely am a fan of this and its IMO Padme's best look so I think this will be a pickup for me for sure!
Killed it as always, hopefully Anakin comes with cuffs. This is a solid release and im enjoying her in the display so far
Appreciate you man, thank you! 🙏🏼🍻
Good call, I’m wondering if they opted to give them to him instead…
She looks incredible with the Chrome Clones! Congrats on getting yours in and I’ll check out your review soon! 🔥🔥
I think the sculpt is fantastic though you do have to play with the lighting a bit (imo it's perfect in minute 7:00) I'm very excited to get mine, I got her right before it got waitlisted on sideshow.
Congrats on getting her before the waitlist! While the portrait is somewhat finicky, she does look incredible in the display. Hopefully you enjoy her when she come in!
It stung a bit when you said, "this isn't something you'd want to sleep on". Yeah, I waited too late. Didn't decide I wanted her until my favorite couple retailers had sold out. Not the worst thing in the world but we'll see what happens. Enjoyed the review, as always!
Your analysis is super interesting and enjoyable to listen to as always. Blown away by how much thought and care you put into these.
Definitely agree with the neck joint is scary to move around am so happy she got double jointed elbows and knees and the biggest one split cut boots!! The body is ok but like you mentioned it needs to be better in the future especially dynamic hero’s or heroine’s that can fight example Black Widow etc
Great idea to use magnets to get her cloak to sit on her shoulders
Thank you! It’s far easier to manage for sure. 🙏🏼🍻
wow her with the chrome clones is an awesome pairing
I was hopeful and it paid off! It was a bit of a gamble on my end, but well worth the wait. 😄🙏🏻
Nice review and great tips on getting the cape to sit a bit more naturally with the magnets.
Now I just have to go buy some magnets lol.
Interested to see if we get another version of her. Maybe from The Phantom Menace with the anniversary releases this year but I can’t see her becoming the next Iron Man or Trooper with every single appearance we’ve seen getting a release.
I think she’ll look great alongside the AOTC Anakin that’s coming out and probably the best looking version of the character from the films.
Keep it up, mate 👊
I haven’t picked this figure up yet. I am waiting on episode 2 Anakin Skywalker and mace windu are the ones I am looking forward to more.
Those two will be incredible! Wish Mace could’ve been upgraded fro rolling eyes, but I’m just glad to have his representation in general.
Anakin was a must! 🔥🔥
@@BostonCollectors can’t wait for them
Such a high-quality video thank you. 😊Did you actually get the new Anakin?
Thank you, and thank you so much for watching!
I have Anakin on preorder, yes. Almost wanted two after reading Brotherhood, but I decided against it. Glad I did, because I was in a different spot back when he was announced, haha!
When they release him, he’ll definitely have a review on the channel. 😄🙏🏼
Dig the use of small magnets 🧲 to tame the cloak.
I love them! I don’t think we ever talked about using them before other than a Short here on UA-cam, but they’re great! 🔥
Appreciate you for watching, trooper! You might need to join the Nabooian Legion to protect the senator too! 🫡
Oh yeah baby it’s a good day 🎉🙌🏻
Pairing her with chrome clone troopers is a great idea. The hints of chrome on her accessories are drawn out by the troopers
Exactly! That and they reminded me of her ship which was all chrome. The perfect pairing if you happen to own them in the display.
But yes, the arm bands and her ELG-3A made me go all in early and hope for her announcement.😄🍻
I remember you sayin that already on the chrome trooper review. Definitely is reminiscent of the Nubian
Can’t wait for your DX28 review
Looking forward to filming that one for sure! Should be exciting! 🙌🏼🍻
Glad you finally could realize your vision of Padme with the Chrome troopers!
Do you think washing the cloak would be necessary? Stains and so?
Thank you! I just have to fix up her pose in the display a bit and I’m happy!
It’s tough to say, because I do fear the cloak staining the white clothing. I’ve never washed any of the garments though personally. I never had that issue myself. This is making me wonder though…
Shoot@@BostonCollectors, I didn't even think of the outfit itself, I was thinking of her headsculpt.
Warm (not hot) water and perfume-free detergent took me a long way with Obi-Wans Jedi cloak, I'm thinking the same would work here.
Would have liked more hands. Could have done without the fists and had other relaxed hands instead
I typically complain about fists, but I wouldn’t have been upset this time around oddly enough. Had they provided better gestures in pairs I wouldn’t have been bothered.
@@BostonCollectors mhhhh interesting how we all have our preferences 😅… Looking forward to your review of both mace and anakin. Love what you guys do! 🫶🏻
What a nice (and welcome) way to end a hell of a work week.
Unfortunately, my Padme is not on the horizon yet. Sometimes my retailer gets figures in late.
This outfit really makes no sense for this character.
Oof, sounds like you got the shaft. I just had a work meeting myself, something I start up next month though on my end. Cruising until then. 🙌🏼
I feel like she’s worth the wait. Not 100%, but worth the wait. A month is pushing it, I couldn’t wait longer than that though. Hopefully she come in soon! 🍻🙌🏼
@@BostonCollectors It was just one of THOSE weeks. 🙄
I don't mind waiting - it took this long, a little longer won't kill me. Just glad we finally got a Padme'. Now, if only they'd make a Col. Meebur Gascon figure.
I think they should have went tighter with her pants and should have given us a damaged version.
If you look at the bts pictures, that's how the outfit looked.
Yeah, I agree with you Chris. I couldn’t deduct points because it’s actually accurate to the way it fit on her based on the BTS photos.
I’m willing to bet a battle damaged version is coming. It’s all about when the right time is though.
@@BostonCollectors bts photos?
@@BostonCollectors would be interesting.