SithThundercracker
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Re: Hot Toys Snowtrooper Commander
Belt and codpiece too. Or at least they're not the same of old SSC snowie.
Belt and codpiece too. Or at least they're not the same of old SSC snowie.
1/6 Sideshow Snowtrooper Commander
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Re: Hot Toys Snowtrooper Commander
Gotta be joking right?
Even the normal HT Snowtrooper kills the SS one now.
I can't stand the SS's Snowtroopers squinty eyes, the weird folds in the mask and the giant oven mitt hands.
Gotta be joking right?
Even the normal HT Snowtrooper kills the SS one now.
I can't stand the SS's Snowtroopers squinty eyes, the weird folds in the mask and the giant oven mitt hands.
dw316
Super Freak
Re: Hot Toys Snowtrooper Commander
Is this different from the current Snowtrooper up for pre-order?
Is this different from the current Snowtrooper up for pre-order?
Pixelpiper
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Re: Hot Toys Snowtrooper Commander
Because you have a new HT Snowtrooper in hand right? SS's effort is from 2012 - it's MUCH easier to make a product when you have something to base it on, and by all appearances, the HT version is directly based on the SS version. So much so that it wouldn't surprise me in the least if it had been the exact same staff to design it and assemble the prototype. You're in Australia so I'l forgive you for not knowing what a large pair of fitting gloves look like.
Anyway, I have one on my shopping list because it'll fit perfectly along side the SS version.
I've also bought every HT OT figure (except Vader) up until the end of last year and kept only the most impressive parts and figures - there are a few stand-outs and a number of duds - most are middling, with a few stand-out or salvageable pieces.
Everyone thought the Commander prototype was HT and everything was all and good. Now it turns out it's probably a Sideshow piece and some folks are getting ready for panic mode.
SW 1/6 requires mixing and matching to get the best. Can't stick with only one vendor.
Even the normal HT Snowtrooper kills the SS one now.
I can't stand the SS's Snowtroopers squinty eyes, the weird folds in the mask and the giant oven mitt hands.
Because you have a new HT Snowtrooper in hand right? SS's effort is from 2012 - it's MUCH easier to make a product when you have something to base it on, and by all appearances, the HT version is directly based on the SS version. So much so that it wouldn't surprise me in the least if it had been the exact same staff to design it and assemble the prototype. You're in Australia so I'l forgive you for not knowing what a large pair of fitting gloves look like.
Anyway, I have one on my shopping list because it'll fit perfectly along side the SS version.I've also bought every HT OT figure (except Vader) up until the end of last year and kept only the most impressive parts and figures - there are a few stand-outs and a number of duds - most are middling, with a few stand-out or salvageable pieces.
Everyone thought the Commander prototype was HT and everything was all and good. Now it turns out it's probably a Sideshow piece and some folks are getting ready for panic mode.
SW 1/6 requires mixing and matching to get the best. Can't stick with only one vendor.
Pixelpiper
Super Freak
Re: Hot Toys Snowtrooper Commander
Different armor, helmet, clothing, etc... Photo just re-posted above.
Different armor, helmet, clothing, etc... Photo just re-posted above.
dw316
Super Freak
Re: Hot Toys Snowtrooper Commander
I see it now, thanks!
I see it now, thanks!
I mean from this it looks very much like a HT release. With all of the other HTs SW previews and the stand. I'd prefer HTs. I can't justify the HT snowtrooper but I can the commander. But all around yeah a very weird situation.
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Re: Hot Toys Snowtrooper Commander
I wasn't going to, but now I think I have to add this to my Imperial Hoth display.
I wasn't going to, but now I think I have to add this to my Imperial Hoth display.
CrankbaitJon
Super Freak
Re: Hot Toys Snowtrooper Commander
They are equivalent because you absolutely don't care about them.
They are equivalent because you absolutely don't care about them.
anwe
Super Freak
Re: Hot Toys Snowtrooper Commander
The Snowtrooper is one of Sideshows best figures so the only problem I see with this is it will probably be necessary to replace the body and that kinda bothers me. At least when you overpay for a HT figure you get a decent body under there.
How are the later Sideshow figures? Still plagued by Limp Wrists™ and/or Floppy Ankles™ syndrome at least 50% of the time?
The Snowtrooper is one of Sideshows best figures so the only problem I see with this is it will probably be necessary to replace the body and that kinda bothers me. At least when you overpay for a HT figure you get a decent body under there.
How are the later Sideshow figures? Still plagued by Limp Wrists™ and/or Floppy Ankles™ syndrome at least 50% of the time?
Mad Old Lu
Super Freak
Re: Hot Toys Snowtrooper Commander
The last couple of Sideshow figures, TOD Indy and Biker Scout, were fine as far as floppy joints. I think they have the plain male figure bodies fine at this point. I know the Jawas were a floppy mess, but that could be because they were new special bodies.
The problem I have with Sideshow bodies is proportions. While both my TOD Indy and Biker Scout are actually pretty good in that respect, you still get the odd ones like Fett and Tusken Raider that have super short forearms. The Sideshow bodies don't really hang/pose all that naturally either.
All that said, I think recently there have been HT figures with loose joints, haven't there?
The last couple of Sideshow figures, TOD Indy and Biker Scout, were fine as far as floppy joints. I think they have the plain male figure bodies fine at this point. I know the Jawas were a floppy mess, but that could be because they were new special bodies.
The problem I have with Sideshow bodies is proportions. While both my TOD Indy and Biker Scout are actually pretty good in that respect, you still get the odd ones like Fett and Tusken Raider that have super short forearms. The Sideshow bodies don't really hang/pose all that naturally either.
All that said, I think recently there have been HT figures with loose joints, haven't there?
Mad Old Lu
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Re: Hot Toys Snowtrooper Commander
I agree. The Sideshow body designs just don't allow for natural poses.
I agree. The Sideshow body designs just don't allow for natural poses.
OutLander
Super Freak
Re: Hot Toys Snowtrooper Commander
Well, I like to pose my figures with their clothes on, but hey, to each his own.
Well, I like to pose my figures with their clothes on, but hey, to each his own.
Mad Old Lu
Super Freak
Re: Hot Toys Snowtrooper Commander
Well, I like to pose my figures with their clothes on, but hey, to each his own.
Pixelpiper
Super Freak
Re: Hot Toys Snowtrooper Commander
Neither of those has been an issue with the bodies on the figures I have from 2012 onward. I'm not a fan of the Prometheus functional design in general, however.
Neither of those has been an issue with the bodies on the figures I have from 2012 onward. I'm not a fan of the Prometheus functional design in general, however.
Pixelpiper
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SithThundercracker
Super Freak
Re: Hot Toys Snowtrooper Commander
Among the HT SW I have, only the Spacetrooper came with loose footpegs.
Among the HT SW I have, only the Spacetrooper came with loose footpegs.
Mad Old Lu
Super Freak
Re: Hot Toys Snowtrooper Commander
My X Men 3 Wolverine had weak ankles.
My X Men 3 Wolverine had weak ankles.
Re: Hot Toys Snowtrooper Commander
Now that I look at the Commander's skirt it does look suspiciously like the same material Sideshow used on their Snowtrooper.
Now that I look at the Commander's skirt it does look suspiciously like the same material Sideshow used on their Snowtrooper.
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