Pics still forth coming, but I have to go see the Muppets first. I did unpack the trooper, and I am very pleased.
-Weathering looks really good, very muddy sand looking, and not like Bantha Poodoo.
-Accessories-O-Plenty
-Still has the fat chest plate, but a little blow dryer action will round that back nicely.
-My favorite part is that the backpack now has a magnet in it, so you don't even need the straps except for visual effect.
-The sand base along with the two that came with the Sith Probes will make nice bases for the other Sandtroopers while this guy rides his Dewback soon.
Overall impression:
China did a great job. I really like this piece. Glad I didn't need to cancel it.