Oh yeah, I’m sooo glad I passed on this and went for the recently reissued main line version. I’m sure the poncho would look good on a different figure like Cal Kestis.
@@robm313 Ha! I did too. I bought 2 of them. They were $22 on Walmart's website. One is going to be converted to a classic Rex using and exacto, super glue, paint and the pauldron from the Imperial Clone Shock Trooper. I'm cutting off the visor from the pegs and glueing the pegs into the helmet.
Man, the newer face sculpts would look so much better if they weren't so shiny. I think the first photoreal face looks the best, with the newest one being the worst.
I wasn't available for those 30 seconds of pre-order time. I don't mind missing this one at all. Great to see your reviews are back. I really enjoy them.
Yeah i have it and shock troopers and last week grabbed Imperial crosshair that the figure you'll love try swapping rex's helmet and see i got 3 shock troopers removed the helmet which i will paint and removed 2 paulrans 3 small glue joints
I'm not sure what they have been doing that puts such a glossy finish, but I am not a big fan. I have not seen it in my part of Canada, but this is a figure I don't need. The hatch marks are droids he destroyed. Thanks for the review Mike.
According to Filoni they are kill marks. Now how many or what type of droids each one represents is up for debate, because he certainly destroyed more then he could fit on his armour.
You don't understand that the farm boy like and rogue one figure stayed in store and just took those unsold figures and repackaged them to bring out the same figures I JUST GOT MY VC FIGURE IN YEARS THE CLONE WARS DARTH MAUL AND I SEE THE DENGAR IN VC IS DOUBLE TO WHAT THE DENGAR BLACK SERIES IS GOING FOR!! BACK TO COLLECTING VC!!!!
I was able to get the TVC Captain Rex from Dorkside Toys this year. I also pre-ordered the regular Black Series Clone Wars Captain Rex from Dorkside Toys, which they say will come out in November. This is awesome cause I don't have a 6 inch of Captain Rex. I think I'd buy this Bad Batch Captain Rex if I happen to see it at Walmart in the US.
The headsculpt is based on the regular release version which has Hasbro’s face tech applied to it. The Hascon Rex was done using the old tech (it’s why I didn’t get it and went for the regular release version) hence the difference in sculpts.
Salaamu alaikum... it's good to see another Muslim collector out there yeah I haven't seen this Rex's figure but I've got the original one.... oh yeah ya gotta subscribe to his channel he'll keep you In the loop on the updates...
Phew, I have this guy on pre-order (no idea when he will arrive though...). Not looking forward to that supersweaty face...hope matte varnish will do the trick. Also, tons of modding to do here. Pretty sure I will happily ditch the cloak. Is there a way to remove that swivel visor thingy? Or maybe I will try to get separate normal Captain Rex Black Series helmet...
I'm just not a fan of that new look. It's way too shiny. The robe looks like decent quality, but when it comes to Black Series stuff I'm a huge sucker for detail. I love the intricate details that some figures provide. Sometimes the tiniest brush strokes can just give a figure that extra "oomph". I just don't get that vibe from this figure. It's not bad, but I'm happy with my original Rex (which is one of my favorite figures). It's just too shiny so he'd have to be displayed with the helmet at all times for me and I'm a man of variety.
Commnder Bly should be re-released as a Clone Wars version by having a removable helmet using the "Bad Batch" Captain Rex helmet (sans the view finder) and coloring his hair black.
Man what a disappointment! Looks like a similar situation to the Sandtrooper that came with the Dewback. Cheaper plastic and not the wonderful weathering that was on the original. Pretty inaccurate too. Great review, Mike! -Justin
Great review, Mike. I'm really bummed to see so many issues and inaccuracies with this figure. I don't mind the use/repaints that Hasbro has been doing lately, but I really wish they would be more accurate when doing so. If I am remembering the Black Series started as the "ultimate" version of these figures, and I feel that these shortcuts are really tarnishing the integrity of this line. But even with my disappointment, I will still be happy to add this Rex to my collection (I just won't be ecstatic about it).
Looks okay, don't think I could justify the deluxe price just for a cloak, nevermind the after market price he'll likely go for. I'll probably wait for a Mando era version, as I'm sure he'll appear in one of the shows. I'm assuming the removed blue shoulder piece and binoculars are from season 2
Thanks Mike..... yeah your right that face looks more like he's sweating or something you did have the poncho on correctly I've been trying to get this Rex's figure myself but you know Hasbro with there late shipping dates here in America..
Wow, that new head sculpt looks like he was dipped in baby oil. If/when Walmart ships mine and it looks that glossy I’m gonna need to spray it with a matte finish to take the shine away. I agree with your overall assessment. Not exactly a definitive release of Rex, but it is what it is. Keeping the new cape on with the helmet covering that oil shine will be my preferred display option. 🤷🏻♂️ Thanks Mike for the great detailed review! Keep up the great content. 😬
To be fair, he didn't have the pauldron on when he was wearing the poncho in the beginning. He did have it later in the show without the poncho. The helmet is definitely wrong. It would almost be alright if you just keep him posed with the poncho on and no helmet, but the poncho is wrong too so the figure just sucks.
Given the original TBS Rex has never been rereleased in the United Kingdom, this was my only way of getting a Rex without breaking the bank, and as such I have a deep fondness for it (Rex is my favourite Star Wars character after all) But yeah, if I could get the OG I would.
ugh so disappointing, I don't have a Rex so I wanted to get this but it honestly doesn't seem worth it. Chances are you'll only find it on the aftermarket anyway so might as well search for the better Rex's. So lazy, the back of the helmet isn't even painted. Also I'm pretty sure the tally's on his armor are clanker kills. Appreciate the video!
I think the inconsistencies if the figure come from the fact its based off of concept for the Bad Batch Episode. Or at least that's what I have been told. I know its true for the Pauldron as he wasn't meant to have the blue park as it gets damaged in last Episode of the Clone Wars. (Plus it doesn't fit under the Poncho.) But for whatever reason he ended up keeping it, as for the macrobinoculars... I have no idea. If I'm honest that feels more like an inclusion to make the figure seam more different... But maybe he was going to have one in the episode.
I think giving us the visor is pretty cool. It’s useful if you already have a Rex or 2 (like you 😉). Can use the extra helmet to make an umbaran Rex where he wears the visor in the clone wars. Think when I get mine I’ll be giving his head a matte spray over, hopefully that fixes the shiny-ness
Spent 50 to get it off of ebay since it seems to be going for an average of 50, wish I got the og one but this is good enough of a replacement since there's no way ill spend 100+ dollars on a figure. Great review 👏
I just got mine and was a bit disappointed. As cool as this figure is, the premium price for the soft goods poncho is not even close the fair. Even the Return of the Jedi Lando has a better quality soft goods than this does. I’ll definitely be looking for an aftermarket poncho to replace it. Definitely should’ve just been the normal Black Series price though.
Hey Mike, great to see another of your reviews. That figure is a bit of a disappointment, and more expensive! Flyguy was not impressed with it either.🙂
I got this rex and the imperial crosshair and I have to say I was very disappointed with both wish I hadn't pre ordered them buyers regret for sure damn!
I was not a fan of this figure either. The paint app was poor, the shiny face, the red and black box was far superior. I also agree that if you missed the earlier version, it’s a good shout to fill a gap. Don’t know if it’s just me or not but I also thought he looked lost in the box, too much spare plastic 😂
Same head dude. The new head is just sweatier because Rex is being hunted and under alot of stress. I fixed it, pay me hasbro. Also, No. No that is not a good Poncho for that figure at all seeing that it does not function as a hooded poncho should.
The guy in the video is Mike Kaess.
Liar.
Oh yeah, I’m sooo glad I passed on this and went for the recently reissued main line version. I’m sure the poncho would look good on a different figure like Cal Kestis.
Much better figure than this.
I have all 3 rex’s
damnit i missed the reissue
Pre-ordered the reissue in November and I still haven’t gotten it. Finally caved and got this figure just in case 😢
@@robm313 Ha! I did too. I bought 2 of them. They were $22 on Walmart's website. One is going to be converted to a classic Rex using and exacto, super glue, paint and the pauldron from the Imperial Clone Shock Trooper. I'm cutting off the visor from the pegs and glueing the pegs into the helmet.
Man, the newer face sculpts would look so much better if they weren't so shiny.
I think the first photoreal face looks the best, with the newest one being the worst.
Yeah the luster ruins the paint job
I wasn't available for those 30 seconds of pre-order time. I don't mind missing this one at all.
Great to see your reviews are back. I really enjoy them.
I’m glad you like my reviews!
Okay this review was so good but the zoom in the camera made 100 times better
Thank you!
Are the binoculars removable like on bly?
I haven’t tried, but they look to be made the same way. So I guess so
Reason the shoulder piece is missing and he has the visor on his helmet is because that's what he was originally going to look like in the bad batch.
Yeah i have it and shock troopers and last week grabbed Imperial crosshair that the figure you'll love try swapping rex's helmet and see i got 3 shock troopers removed the helmet which i will paint and removed 2 paulrans 3 small glue joints
I just got the imperial Crosshair and shock trooper! Love them!
I'm not sure what they have been doing that puts such a glossy finish, but I am not a big fan. I have not seen it in my part of Canada, but this is a figure I don't need. The hatch marks are droids he destroyed. Thanks for the review Mike.
I’m not a fan at all
i thought they were troops lost since he cares more about his men than destroying droids and he would've destroyed a lot more
According to Filoni they are kill marks. Now how many or what type of droids each one represents is up for debate, because he certainly destroyed more then he could fit on his armour.
Excellent review Mike!
Thanks!
The new one looks like he's perspirating a lot from having eaten chilis.
The marks on his armor are his kill marks, if my memory serves me right.
It really does look like he’s just flowing sweat. He’s “glowing”
He says in the show that he doesn’t count kills. I think it’s men he’s lost.
@@tonybaloney2223 yeah that always made more sense to me, he cares a lot about his men and would've destroyed more droids
This is a must get even if isn't accurate it still looks good
Yeah it looks neat in the shelf.
Thanks for the review
Thanks for watching
I really don't understand Hasbro's rationale for having shinier faces
You don't understand that the farm boy like and rogue one figure stayed in store and just took those unsold figures and repackaged them to bring out the same figures I JUST GOT MY VC FIGURE IN YEARS THE CLONE WARS DARTH MAUL AND I SEE THE DENGAR IN VC IS DOUBLE TO WHAT THE DENGAR BLACK SERIES IS GOING FOR!! BACK TO COLLECTING VC!!!!
Yeah the shiny face thing is a weird choice.
Is it possible to cut off the binoculars at least?
I don’t think you need to cut them off. They should just pop off.
I was able to get the TVC Captain Rex from Dorkside Toys this year. I also pre-ordered the regular Black Series Clone Wars Captain Rex from Dorkside Toys, which they say will come out in November. This is awesome cause I don't have a 6 inch of Captain Rex. I think I'd buy this Bad Batch Captain Rex if I happen to see it at Walmart in the US.
The regular Captain Rex is a better release
Seems to me that the only reason to get this figure is just for the poncho/cloak or whatever it is.
Yeah pretty much
When is it gonna be released in the US?
No idea!
I’ve always had issues with the chin with the regular version.
Weird! I haven’t! But I believe it
Wow you got them!! Everywhere I go got nothing but tumbleweeds.
I hate tumbleweeds!
The headsculpt is based on the regular release version which has Hasbro’s face tech applied to it. The Hascon Rex was done using the old tech (it’s why I didn’t get it and went for the regular release version) hence the difference in sculpts.
Salaamu alaikum... it's good to see another Muslim collector out there yeah I haven't seen this Rex's figure but I've got the original one.... oh yeah ya gotta subscribe to his channel he'll keep you In the loop on the updates...
Good call out!
Phew, I have this guy on pre-order (no idea when he will arrive though...). Not looking forward to that supersweaty face...hope matte varnish will do the trick. Also, tons of modding to do here. Pretty sure I will happily ditch the cloak. Is there a way to remove that swivel visor thingy? Or maybe I will try to get separate normal Captain Rex Black Series helmet...
Yeah I think the visor will just pop off
I already have the original but I wanted the cloak, I like the helmet, would have loved an old man rex though!
We NEED old man Rex
Ever noticed that (by the camera's view) the "fuse" marks on the newer Bad Batch Rex looks more realistic than the fuse marks on the other versions?
Yeah, I heard there will be re-release of original so I think I will wait and try to buy that one
Good call
Hello, I am such a fan mike
Yay!
That intro is incredible!!
Glad you liked it!
I'm just not a fan of that new look. It's way too shiny. The robe looks like decent quality, but when it comes to Black Series stuff I'm a huge sucker for detail. I love the intricate details that some figures provide. Sometimes the tiniest brush strokes can just give a figure that extra "oomph". I just don't get that vibe from this figure. It's not bad, but I'm happy with my original Rex (which is one of my favorite figures). It's just too shiny so he'd have to be displayed with the helmet at all times for me and I'm a man of variety.
Yeah, the shiny face is a bummer. It’s distractingly shiny.
Commnder Bly should be re-released as a Clone Wars version by having a removable helmet using the "Bad Batch" Captain Rex helmet (sans the view finder) and coloring his hair black.
The helmet is completely different. Just make a custom head and your problem is solved. They don’t do clone wars versions
Yeah it’s not exactly a Bly helmet. It just has the binoculars attached like his does
@@MikeKaess and captain Rexs helmet is completely different
I mean he had the visor for like a scene but I don't even think it was attached
Man what a disappointment! Looks like a similar situation to the Sandtrooper that came with the Dewback. Cheaper plastic and not the wonderful weathering that was on the original. Pretty inaccurate too. Great review, Mike! -Justin
Yes! Definitely that!
Great review, Mike. I'm really bummed to see so many issues and inaccuracies with this figure. I don't mind the use/repaints that Hasbro has been doing lately, but I really wish they would be more accurate when doing so. If I am remembering the Black Series started as the "ultimate" version of these figures, and I feel that these shortcuts are really tarnishing the integrity of this line. But even with my disappointment, I will still be happy to add this Rex to my collection (I just won't be ecstatic about it).
I definitely don’t mine reuses. But there has to be a good reason for it. I just don’t think this is one
the pauldron affects the helmet being all the way down.
Does the helmet sit lower and cover the chin with the poncho off?
Yep
I really don't understand why Hasbro is so obsessed with exclusives.
Because it’s more money for them
Can the visor be removed from the helmet?
Yes but the antenna is connected to the visor that’s the down side to it
Found him, I have not. In Canada I live. Found crosshairs instead. Expensive in ebay he is now 😔😔😔
Crosshair is great though!
Looks okay, don't think I could justify the deluxe price just for a cloak, nevermind the after market price he'll likely go for. I'll probably wait for a Mando era version, as I'm sure he'll appear in one of the shows. I'm assuming the removed blue shoulder piece and binoculars are from season 2
It’s really not worth that price for sure
Beautiful
Glad you think so
Honestly I only
Got him cause I missed out on the og version
Thanks Mike..... yeah your right that face looks more like he's sweating or something you did have the poncho on correctly I've been trying to get this Rex's figure myself but you know Hasbro with there late shipping dates here in America..
Yeah, I dunno why suddenly the poncho looked weird to me.
When I got mine the visor wasn't even painted, had to paint it myself
Is the visor removable?
Absolutely
Mike! Giving us another one.✊🏿💯
Hope you liked it!
so in total u gave it 3.75pts im giving it4.25pts i had no problems with mine. I also got the og Star Wars Black Series Clone Captain Rex
His blue shoulder pauldron isn’t exist :(
Wow, that new head sculpt looks like he was dipped in baby oil. If/when Walmart ships mine and it looks that glossy I’m gonna need to spray it with a matte finish to take the shine away. I agree with your overall assessment. Not exactly a definitive release of Rex, but it is what it is. Keeping the new cape on with the helmet covering that oil shine will be my preferred display option. 🤷🏻♂️ Thanks Mike for the great detailed review! Keep up the great content. 😬
It’s actually the same head sculpt! Just that stupid shiny finish!
To be fair, he didn't have the pauldron on when he was wearing the poncho in the beginning. He did have it later in the show without the poncho. The helmet is definitely wrong. It would almost be alright if you just keep him posed with the poncho on and no helmet, but the poncho is wrong too so the figure just sucks.
Given the original TBS Rex has never been rereleased in the United Kingdom, this was my only way of getting a Rex without breaking the bank, and as such I have a deep fondness for it (Rex is my favourite Star Wars character after all)
But yeah, if I could get the OG I would.
Yeah, I can't afford the old Rex, so I had to get this one. I'm happy with it considering it was MUCH cheaper.
ugh so disappointing, I don't have a Rex so I wanted to get this but it honestly doesn't seem worth it. Chances are you'll only find it on the aftermarket anyway so might as well search for the better Rex's. So lazy, the back of the helmet isn't even painted. Also I'm pretty sure the tally's on his armor are clanker kills. Appreciate the video!
Honestly. If you have the first one, this one isn’t really a must have
Bad batch rex looks like he was in a sauna for 48 hours.
I think the inconsistencies if the figure come from the fact its based off of concept for the Bad Batch Episode. Or at least that's what I have been told. I know its true for the Pauldron as he wasn't meant to have the blue park as it gets damaged in last Episode of the Clone Wars. (Plus it doesn't fit under the Poncho.) But for whatever reason he ended up keeping it, as for the macrobinoculars... I have no idea. If I'm honest that feels more like an inclusion to make the figure seam more different... But maybe he was going to have one in the episode.
Oh it’s definitely because they base them off early versions. 100 %.
I'm Canadian and this sweaty becloaked Rex is the most scalped figure around right now. Why is he cream colored?
It’s so weird. Just because he’s new, I guess
$40 in Canada and sold out. He's cool looking, but not $40 cool looking. Lol!
Lol true
I think giving us the visor is pretty cool. It’s useful if you already have a Rex or 2 (like you 😉). Can use the extra helmet to make an umbaran Rex where he wears the visor in the clone wars. Think when I get mine I’ll be giving his head a matte spray over, hopefully that fixes the shiny-ness
It’s nice, it’s just not screen accurate
Spent 50 to get it off of ebay since it seems to be going for an average of 50, wish I got the og one but this is good enough of a replacement since there's no way ill spend 100+ dollars on a figure. Great review 👏
I just got mine and was a bit disappointed. As cool as this figure is, the premium price for the soft goods poncho is not even close the fair. Even the Return of the Jedi Lando has a better quality soft goods than this does. I’ll definitely be looking for an aftermarket poncho to replace it. Definitely should’ve just been the normal Black Series price though.
So you finally got your new phone.
I did!
I’m pretty sure the Walmart Rex is based off concept art 🤔also the old rex is better imo
It definitely is
I don't have the CW version so I have to get this one.
Oh god I'm so disappointed by this figure and I already pre ordered him :(
That sucks :(
Hey Mike, great to see another of your reviews. That figure is a bit of a disappointment, and more expensive!
Flyguy was not impressed with it either.🙂
Well Flyguy has good tastes
I got this rex and the imperial crosshair and I have to say I was very disappointed with both wish I hadn't pre ordered them buyers regret for sure damn!
I’ll probably just recycle his poncho on to my jango figure lol
I was not a fan of this figure either. The paint app was poor, the shiny face, the red and black box was far superior. I also agree that if you missed the earlier version, it’s a good shout to fill a gap. Don’t know if it’s just me or not but I also thought he looked lost in the box, too much spare plastic 😂
Same head dude. The new head is just sweatier because Rex is being hunted and under alot of stress. I fixed it, pay me hasbro. Also, No. No that is not a good Poncho for that figure at all seeing that it does not function as a hooded poncho should.
Yeah, I see now it’s definitely the same head. Crazy how much paint makes a difference.
OK, that's it...
Tuning out now- that in and out focus thing is makin' me SICK!
🤷♂️ hope you feel better
Dude...every single BS figure needs to come with some sort of quality cloth good imo lol
For sure!
Who's the 3 ass-bagels that down-voted this?
Hey man if you aren’t happy with the figure let me buy it off of you😂
Lol nah. Still need it for the collection
It's a money grab👎👎
Agreed
Black series looks better hands down .