Your background and lighting is cinematic. I can’t get over how awesome it is. The subject pops in your background. The knees drive me crazy. I like the floating blue knee pad to mask the odd angle on the left knee. This figure looks bad ass standing. Love the head size and tilt. I use the small clear bands to help hold the small accessories. I love his knife stores in the boot. A fantastic buy for $25+.
The lack of the Beskar spear bugs me. We only got it in the Amazon three pack and in no other release. The imports also give you a Grogu figure as an accessory. Hasbro charges $20-25 for a Grogu and pram.
I really like the poseability of the latest Figuarts version and the darker armor tint has grown on me as well. Having said that, I'm very excited to get this version just to have a good Mando figure that I won't have to worry too much about handling.
Great vid Wade! Love your comparison videos. I'm loving this figure. Literally my first Black Series figure and its awesome! Definitely my favorite out of the bunch.
Such a great review! So good to see the comparisons to all the other releases. He looks epic for a Black Series, but I’m going to hold off buying until the new Mafex version hits. Keep up the awesome work!
That’s what these were supposed to be in the first place! That’s just another MTV 2 situation where eventually they start playing more and more reality shows on the second video channel and we need MTV 3😂
I really like this new figure, my only issues are posing him can be a little fiddly but I think that just comes down to the design with the strap over the torso and the layer under his chest armour, and I find the place where the cape is tucked under the armour can also be a bit awkward since it likes to bunch up around there and under the helmet in that area. Still, even though I don't love posing him around, as someone who only had the prior Black Series Mando on the shelf and always thinking it looked a bit off, this just standing there looking as great as it does is all I need.
Looks like a great figure i am kinda skeptical if this will be the GOAT mando figure since we have the mafex with all the accesciores you need and a likeness to pedro soon
I absolutely love the Starkiller figure and honestly didn't think I would, that's what I'm hoping for this Mando, looks great but the knees really turn me off since previous ones have DBL jointed knee, articulation is very important for me and has been the reason I've eased off BS lately, great review Wade love the set up everything looks crispy
I like the black series version especially considering the cost/ value side of things I'm glad he has a soft goods cape finally....but man....that knee joint is hard to look at double jointed pinless knees on this guy and the imports couldn't touch him throw in extra hands and he'd be pretty close to perfect but those knees kill it for me they just look fucked up....throws the proportions off when posed
I have the Mafex V1 and personally, think the helmet sculpt is more accurate. The T-visor is too open on the new BS one,. The Mafex V2 is coming out. Looking forward to it. Thanks for the review.
Really nice comparison! I definitely think this one has the best proportions and looks the best just standing there. I hate the way Black Series does kneeguards though it looks so weird when you bend the knee it’s not as ugly as on the Clones but still a weird decision.
I have the Morak version of him and he looks good, and I have the big Mando with the grogu, which grogu’s size is actually accurate the morak than the big one I have so I might Fr this Mando so it can be awesome!
I think the helmet on the black series one could be a bit too big. Just a bit. In that aspect I think mafex has slightly better proportion. But the thin visor and the overall shape of mafex helmet isn't as good so I still think tbs one looks the best. That would probably change if the upcoming new mafex mando looks as good as the promo shots tho. That one looks even better, not to mention all the accessories and better articulations
Thank you for a good review. I want to take the parts off and make a figure with soft goods. For the price I think the Black series will be good for me. Thanks
Wonderful review, keeping it level. For TBS, he looks pretty good, feels pretty good, but definitely still drawbacks compared to imports. Cost difference from SHF and Mafex can almost be explained by accessories alone, and that's saying nothing of articulation, paint detail, and build quality which are all on another level with the imports. SHF S3 is my favorite rn, but excited to see how Mafex v2 turns out.
The new one is much better - the body is too skinny on the old, but I do like it when you can remove the helmet and get a face on the old one. Like you said, each one has some pros and cons.
I don't mind the single joints, but the knees and elbows should be adjusted to have more range pass 90. Heck, just implement the pinless double joint from Marvel Legends and they would be perfect.
I can’t wait for my preorder to drop. The only thing I don’t dig on this figure based solely on watching a bunch of videos is the knee cut and the fact that the left (blue) kneepad is attached up on the thigh section rather than floating. Why can’t it FLOAT?! It just makes an otherwise perfect figure look ridiculous in certain poses. And of course, the hands. Hasbro needs to get the memo. The figure can’t close his hands down on a smaller object like a real person so GIVE US EXTRA HANDS. 🙌. AGAIN. My very first Black Series figure was a Han Solo (New Hope) with the stormtrooper belt and he came with TWO blasters and an extra pair of gloved hands. Because Black Series was supposed to be the definitive, deluxe Essdubya figure line. Thus the name. Like your Black card Visa or whatever. Or Uber Black. It was named to indicate the premium level of buying these figures. Now you’re lucky sometimes to get a single accessory. 😂
I'd say Mafex has a great figure. Side by side I often have a hard time telling it apart from the new Glavis Ringworld figure if I don't look at the elbow joints, which on the imports are a tad narrow. If Hasbro included interchangeable hands, like neutral hands, fists and a knife holding hand, I'd say it would be the new Hasbro figure for sure. Mafex I think just pulls off being better in that regard...though for price with that sculpt it's Hasbro. Even at the secondary market prices the Hasbro figure is still a bargain.
Helmet sculpt is better than the last, but still not quite right. Mafex's helmet is the closest so far, to me. Less articulation and still no alternate hands and for $5 more than the last one... Black Series needs to try harder. Stop coasting on fans obsession with the brand and put in some real effort.
I have the Mafex Mando and he is killer but I hate all the fiddly little bullshit for the accessories. The rig to hang the Amban pulse rifle on the back of that thing is absolutely ridiculous. And same as you mentioned about the holster for the sidearm on the Figuarts Mando. Totally unnecessary. Not that Hasbro’s much more simple rifle storage solution actually works any better. I had to get some girl’s dog to chew on the peg until it actually fit into the hole in his back.
Respect, you're the first reviewer to flag the TOO LOW KNEE JOINT issue on Hasbro Mandos. The problem with the knees looks the same as Deluxe boba: the fulcrum point is too low on the leg, so the more you bend them, the longer the thigh is, and the shorter the shin looks, as you pointed out. it COMPLETELY ruined the Boba for me, and makes it basically useless for most action poses. Gutted to see they made the same error here too, like HORRIFIED. They HAVEN'T made that error on other figures, such as Bo Katan. FFS Hasbro, GET KNEES RIGHT. HOW do you fkk that up? SUCH a good figure, with a MASSIVE mistake on it, just like Boba. This bugs me far more than most, but really: It's so stupid it bakes my brain.
the thing about proportions is this: different stunt men wear the suit in the show. I think one of them is 6ft and the other 5ft10. So if the taller one wears the armor, the chest piece, or even his head, might appear smaller in relation to the rest of his body. The first bs figure is prbly based on said taller stunt man whereas this one portrays the smaller one (who I think wears the armor more often, especially in later seasons)
Your background and lighting is cinematic. I can’t get over how awesome it is. The subject pops in your background. The knees drive me crazy. I like the floating blue knee pad to mask the odd angle on the left knee. This figure looks bad ass standing. Love the head size and tilt. I use the small clear bands to help hold the small accessories. I love his knife stores in the boot. A fantastic buy for $25+.
Agreed. The lighting and background really flatter this figure!
The lack of the Beskar spear bugs me. We only got it in the Amazon three pack and in no other release.
The imports also give you a Grogu figure as an accessory. Hasbro charges $20-25 for a Grogu and pram.
He loses the spear on the glavis ringworld doesn't he? The armorer takes it and melts it into chain mail
Yes, but he had it when he got there.@@owene2530
I really like the poseability of the latest Figuarts version and the darker armor tint has grown on me as well. Having said that, I'm very excited to get this version just to have a good Mando figure that I won't have to worry too much about handling.
Excellent review.
Without considering price this new one is great.
Then if you DO consider price, it’s hard to beat.
Exactly!
The SHF Ver2 with the new Black Series head looks spectacular
Oooo i thought since u did the short, u wouldn’t post a full review
Going to try to BOTH when I can.
@@UnparalleledUniverse my man!
Great vid Wade! Love your comparison videos. I'm loving this figure. Literally my first Black Series figure and its awesome! Definitely my favorite out of the bunch.
Wasn't going to get this but I'm sold it's time to upgrade.
New mando is one of the best black series ever and as far how it displays on the shelf I think its best looking mando.
This is an awesome review. I am getting this figure 100% because I watched this review. Thanks for convincing me I needed this, Wade!
Thanks for the great review 👍
No problem! Thank you for watching!
Such a great review! So good to see the comparisons to all the other releases. He looks epic for a Black Series, but I’m going to hold off buying until the new Mafex version hits. Keep up the awesome work!
Hasbro should make ultimates at the $34 range. I’ll gladly buy them.
Same here!
they don’t make ultimates at $34 and people STILL buy them 😂
That’s what these were supposed to be in the first place! That’s just another MTV 2 situation where eventually they start playing more and more reality shows on the second video channel and we need MTV 3😂
The Mafex one still looks the best.
I really like this new figure, my only issues are posing him can be a little fiddly but I think that just comes down to the design with the strap over the torso and the layer under his chest armour, and I find the place where the cape is tucked under the armour can also be a bit awkward since it likes to bunch up around there and under the helmet in that area. Still, even though I don't love posing him around, as someone who only had the prior Black Series Mando on the shelf and always thinking it looked a bit off, this just standing there looking as great as it does is all I need.
Another great video!!! I missed these comparison vids from u Wade wish we go more of them so get back on that shit ASAP 🤣
I’m trying!!! Once Odious is done, I’ll have more time for all types of videos!
Well dang, guess I need to pick him up!
He’s dope!
Looks like a great figure i am kinda skeptical if this will be the GOAT mando figure since we have the mafex with all the accesciores you need and a likeness to pedro soon
Yeah, I think that Mafex Ver2 is gonna take the crown. We will see though
The arms dont even bend past 90° its a nice figure but the people saying it beats the imports are glazing hasbro
Shf season 3 is my favourite
Also the second mando comparison is version 2 of the figuarts not the first version
Double joints, extra hands and wired cape, perfect deluxe figure.
I absolutely love the Starkiller figure and honestly didn't think I would, that's what I'm hoping for this Mando, looks great but the knees really turn me off since previous ones have DBL jointed knee, articulation is very important for me and has been the reason I've eased off BS lately, great review Wade love the set up everything looks crispy
I like the black series version especially considering the cost/ value side of things I'm glad he has a soft goods cape finally....but man....that knee joint is hard to look at double jointed pinless knees on this guy and the imports couldn't touch him throw in extra hands and he'd be pretty close to perfect but those knees kill it for me they just look fucked up....throws the proportions off when posed
Pistol sculpt is new, surprisingly!
I have the Mafex V1 and personally, think the helmet sculpt is more accurate. The T-visor is too open on the new BS one,.
The Mafex V2 is coming out. Looking forward to it. Thanks for the review.
Is this in stock anywhere??
Hasbro Pulse still has him in stock, BBTS is out
Its so good but the god damn Perma-claw hands!!
These look awesome. I’m still waiting on that new mafex version
The handle on the gun has some nice detailing that o hadn’t seen before on other mandos
Really nice comparison! I definitely think this one has the best proportions and looks the best just standing there. I hate the way Black Series does kneeguards though it looks so weird when you bend the knee it’s not as ugly as on the Clones but still a weird decision.
Aesthetically Black series is the best figure. But it’s not the definitive or superior figure. I do like it a lot though.
That’s pretty much where I’m at with it
not being able to hold the knife is definitely an L
Still dope & it looks great with SHF Book of Boba!
I have the Morak version of him and he looks good, and I have the big Mando with the grogu, which grogu’s size is actually accurate the morak than the big one I have so I might Fr this Mando so it can be awesome!
I think the helmet on the black series one could be a bit too big. Just a bit. In that aspect I think mafex has slightly better proportion. But the thin visor and the overall shape of mafex helmet isn't as good so I still think tbs one looks the best. That would probably change if the upcoming new mafex mando looks as good as the promo shots tho. That one looks even better, not to mention all the accessories and better articulations
new one is good contendor for sure. my figuarts i feel scared to handle sometimes with all the fragile pieces and the ones that like to fall off
Thank you for a good review. I want to take the parts off and make a figure with soft goods. For the price I think the Black series will be good for me. Thanks
There’s the new Mafex one out too now.
Wonderful review, keeping it level. For TBS, he looks pretty good, feels pretty good, but definitely still drawbacks compared to imports. Cost difference from SHF and Mafex can almost be explained by accessories alone, and that's saying nothing of articulation, paint detail, and build quality which are all on another level with the imports. SHF S3 is my favorite rn, but excited to see how Mafex v2 turns out.
Dope comparison video!
The new one is much better - the body is too skinny on the old, but I do like it when you can remove the helmet and get a face on the old one. Like you said, each one has some pros and cons.
Good review. I agree the knee cut is too low. Also they have named him after a scene, Glavis RingWorld but no Beskar spear!
I don't mind the single joints, but the knees and elbows should be adjusted to have more range pass 90. Heck, just implement the pinless double joint from Marvel Legends and they would be perfect.
Awesome comparisons!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I can’t wait for my preorder to drop. The only thing I don’t dig on this figure based solely on watching a bunch of videos is the knee cut and the fact that the left (blue) kneepad is attached up on the thigh section rather than floating. Why can’t it FLOAT?! It just makes an otherwise perfect figure look ridiculous in certain poses. And of course, the hands. Hasbro needs to get the memo. The figure can’t close his hands down on a smaller object like a real person so GIVE US EXTRA HANDS. 🙌. AGAIN.
My very first Black Series figure was a Han Solo (New Hope) with the stormtrooper belt and he came with TWO blasters and an extra pair of gloved hands. Because Black Series was supposed to be the definitive, deluxe Essdubya figure line. Thus the name. Like your Black card Visa or whatever. Or Uber Black. It was named to indicate the premium level of buying these figures. Now you’re lucky sometimes to get a single accessory. 😂
Great comparisons!
YES why isnt all black series like this ..almost worth it
Compared to nearly every other company, hasbro is the best for the price
I agree bit they have bamgers amd some thay just derp @the_royal_frick634
I'd say Mafex has a great figure. Side by side I often have a hard time telling it apart from the new Glavis Ringworld figure if I don't look at the elbow joints, which on the imports are a tad narrow. If Hasbro included interchangeable hands, like neutral hands, fists and a knife holding hand, I'd say it would be the new Hasbro figure for sure. Mafex I think just pulls off being better in that regard...though for price with that sculpt it's Hasbro. Even at the secondary market prices the Hasbro figure is still a bargain.
Nice comparison, you're getting a lot of effort on the channel this year. Odious lives.
Helmet sculpt is better than the last, but still not quite right. Mafex's helmet is the closest so far, to me.
Less articulation and still no alternate hands and for $5 more than the last one... Black Series needs to try harder. Stop coasting on fans obsession with the brand and put in some real effort.
Black series book of Boba version is simply the best of them all 😎
I have the Mafex Mando and he is killer but I hate all the fiddly little bullshit for the accessories. The rig to hang the Amban pulse rifle on the back of that thing is absolutely ridiculous. And same as you mentioned about the holster for the sidearm on the Figuarts Mando. Totally unnecessary. Not that Hasbro’s much more simple rifle storage solution actually works any better. I had to get some girl’s dog to chew on the peg until it actually fit into the hole in his back.
Mandatory comment nice review and I agree the hand situation but other then that I was happy when I got mine.
Respect, you're the first reviewer to flag the TOO LOW KNEE JOINT issue on Hasbro Mandos. The problem with the knees looks the same as Deluxe boba: the fulcrum point is too low on the leg, so the more you bend them, the longer the thigh is, and the shorter the shin looks, as you pointed out. it COMPLETELY ruined the Boba for me, and makes it basically useless for most action poses. Gutted to see they made the same error here too, like HORRIFIED. They HAVEN'T made that error on other figures, such as Bo Katan. FFS Hasbro, GET KNEES RIGHT. HOW do you fkk that up? SUCH a good figure, with a MASSIVE mistake on it, just like Boba. This bugs me far more than most, but really: It's so stupid it bakes my brain.
Yes… yes it is.
First
Nice!
the old BS Mando is not the veska armor yet so it does not have the shine.
Good call
He wins
the thing about proportions is this: different stunt men wear the suit in the show. I think one of them is 6ft and the other 5ft10. So if the taller one wears the armor, the chest piece, or even his head, might appear smaller in relation to the rest of his body. The first bs figure is prbly based on said taller stunt man whereas this one portrays the smaller one (who I think wears the armor more often, especially in later seasons)
Not good
I was going to subscribe but nah, you are way too negative lol
Hahaha damn! I generally try to be positive! All good though. I appreciate you checking out the video!
@@UnparalleledUniverse cool,
Yeah this review is terrible lol
@@rbecker7328 NO ITS NOT!
@@UnparalleledUniverse ah man, I was just being overly-negative. Nice comparisons but damn, you are kinda too negative about it lol.
Not sure if its an audio issue or just you. But you go from normal speaking voice to literally YELLing.
Nah it’s just me. My bad
@@UnparalleledUniverse All good, i watched the entire video. Just thought I'd let you know.
@@Lonzology I appreciate it! It’s just how I talk haha