As you were explaining the history of these pieces it was truly taking me back to when i was 7 seeing that Sideshow Luke Skywalker in comic stores. Now I collect Star Wars hot toys and I finally got my 1/6 scale Luke from Return of the Jedi. Great channel I subbed last week.
Great summary, especially for us noob collectors! You really deserve a ton more subscribers - will be looking forward to seeing that come to fruition!!
1:35 "Star Wars Sideshow" vs "Hot Toys [Star Wars] Sideshow" ...I've been waiting for someone to make a video about this 😁👍 I even got into a "debate" with a Sideshow collectibles employee when I pointed out that there was a difference between the two lol 🤣👍 Great video Keco 🔥
The problem with many of side show figures in the past is the loose joints. I have one of their storm troopers in the figure cannot stand up without a support stand.
Good Video ,, i have a few "Militaries of Star Wars" figures from Sideshow .. Stormtroopers and Sandtroopers , and on the bottom of their boxes it has the Hot Toys logo ,, what i have learned over the years is that Hot Toys in the early 2006 2007 or so did make the Armor for the Stormtroopers and later the Clones armor also but nothing compares to Hot Toys Star Wars figures even the first MMS line surpasses anything SS ever did .. Thanks for making this video and very informative 👍
The only Sideshow piece I currently own is the ANH C3PO just because Hot Toys haven't got off their a** and made that version, yet. It definitely will be replaced when Hot Toys finally does get around to making him.
That 2006 SideShow Luke was actually my first 1/6 scale lol never knew he was the first original release lol I just started collecting about 6months ago I got about 8 figures right now literally just posted him up on Facebook market place for $50 to make room lol
Thanks for another great video! When I was first starting my collecting I had some confusion between slideshow and hot toys. Ordered. One that I thought was a hot toy but was a side show. Luckily it's great! I love it! And it was not one that had a detailed head sculpt or anything specific. I am now more educated. Thank you for educating others who are starting so that they have a better understanding!
So i'm really new to collecting sideshow/hot toys figures and I really wanted to get a Revenge Of The Sith Hot Toys Obi-Wan figure. However, it's worth so much now that I just can't afford it. I ended up buying the 2006 sideshow order of the jedi Obi-Wan and i'm very excited to get him. But I'm wondering, if i were able to get a hot toys head sculpt of the rots obi-wan head, would I be able to attach that onto the 2006 sideshow order of the jedi body? Would i just need a neck adaptor or is the body and head just not compatible with each other? Great video!
Tough to know for sure. If there is a neck adapter, that's a great start! I just don't know how they connect on those older sideshow bodies. Good luck!
Hey KeCo! I was curious on what you use the clean your glass on the detolfs! I have fingerprints on mine and want to know what I should use to spray on it.
@@KeCoCollects they have always had great customer service and their rewards points have saved me a lot over the years. I don’t know why these other 1/6 channels promote HK resellers so much!
I have several sideshow figures. Star Wars is Leigha and Mace Windu, the for Buffy I have Willow. Vampire Willow, Xander. Vampure Buffy, and Giles. as far as Hot Toys go... I only have Selina Kyle that I got on preorder.
Don't forget, the Licensor (Disney in the case of Star Wars ) dictates to Hot Toys and Sideshow what characters they make from what movies or properties.
Thanks for the awesomely insightful video, man. I don't collect but I *am* eyeing a particular classic 1/6 character to occupy the driver seat of a 1/6 RC SUV I'm building. The item in question being a high-consideration pre-order, I was wondering if you'd share your thoughts on shopping at SideShow. There is one highly *scathing review on the BBB* website describing a pre-opened and dirty figure with missing parts and literature. Would that be an uncommon occurrence or a general reflection of customer experience with them?
6:56 I hope you are wrong: Kit Fisto was announced so that’s a start. If we were in the pandemic times I’ll be inclined to believe your statement. However, characters like Rey and Finn were still popular not that long ago…but NOT ANYMORE. The fans dictate what’s in and at this point what Disney discarded as LEGENDS or the PREQUELS it’s what’s popular. What’s selling more on preorder? A Hot Toys figure of Baylan Skoll or an Attack of the Clones ANAKIN SKYWALKER? A Grand Admiral Thrawn from the Ahsoka show or a Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic DARTH REVAN? There’s hope still for the fans and what they want…patience is the key 😐
I just got my very 1st 1/4 scale vader from ROTJ but sadly the pleather started to peel off when i first changing the pose, couldn't blame the seller but myself coz the figure was launched at 2019 but im deeply in love with it 😭
Hot toys far better , even clones and troopers. Problems is i just entered this world and can’t find affordable price for stormtrooper/sandtrooper here in italy
I only buy from sideshow and they are wonderful with customer service. If is a third party figure like mars toys then that is a different story or if i find something from ebay at a much lower price but overall i am satisfied with sideshow.
I hope one day HT will make all the Jedis from the movies but unfortunately we might Never see an Aaly secura, Plo kun, heck we haven't even gotten Mace windu
I own 2 Sideshow clones, 212th and 442nd. Got them for 200 euros together what i think is good deal. I think Hot Toys Will do 212th someday but i doubt we see 442nd. They Look reallly good next To my Hot Toys clones tho
Those early SS figures are cringeworthy. But to be fair, other sixth scale figures from that time were pretty bad, too. I have bought a few to cannibalize their clothing and accessories for new figures. When I first started collecting SW I didn't know the difference between SS and HT - thought they were the same company - and I preordered the ROTJ Luke Skywalker; other than the headsculpt, I've no complaints. The body has remained "tight," and honestly I think his clothes fit him better than the HT version (I have all the HT versions, too). The one thiing HT does (which I think is cheap and easy move on their part) is they fasten all their belts in the back with a velcro tab - it looks horrible. Sideshow doesn't do that.
As you were explaining the history of these pieces it was truly taking me back to when i was 7 seeing that Sideshow Luke Skywalker in comic stores. Now I collect Star Wars hot toys and I finally got my 1/6 scale Luke from Return of the Jedi. Great channel I subbed last week.
Cool story! Thanks for sharing and I appreciate your support
Your videos are answering all my early questions. I’m just now making my first couple purchases of hot toys.
Love to hear it! Thanks for the comment -- NEW content coming this week... FINALLY 😂
Great summary, especially for us noob collectors!
You really deserve a ton more subscribers - will be looking forward to seeing that come to fruition!!
Thanks for the support! We keep adding , so that's good :)
Subscribed buddy. You've earned it. Been watching since September. Ty!
Wow! Thanks for hanging out with us!
1:35 "Star Wars Sideshow" vs "Hot Toys [Star Wars] Sideshow" ...I've been waiting for someone to make a video about this 😁👍 I even got into a "debate" with a Sideshow collectibles employee when I pointed out that there was a difference between the two lol 🤣👍 Great video Keco 🔥
Yay! Glad I could help
The problem with many of side show figures in the past is the loose joints. I have one of their storm troopers in the figure cannot stand up without a support stand.
This is true. Time has not been kind to that aspect of them.
Awesome info KeCo - Sixth Scale History at its finest! 🤘🏼👏🏼👊🏼!
Why, thank you friend!
Good Video ,, i have a few "Militaries of Star Wars" figures from Sideshow .. Stormtroopers and Sandtroopers , and on the bottom of their boxes it has the Hot Toys logo ,, what i have learned over the years is that Hot Toys in the early 2006 2007 or so did make the Armor for the Stormtroopers and later the Clones armor also but nothing compares to Hot Toys Star Wars figures even the first MMS line surpasses anything SS ever did .. Thanks for making this video and very informative 👍
Thanks for watching and sharing the additional info! Such a fun history with these pieces!
Looking to buy my first and was getting confused between the two thanks for the help mate! From 🇬🇧
Glad to help!
The only Sideshow piece I currently own is the ANH C3PO just because Hot Toys haven't got off their a** and made that version, yet. It definitely will be replaced when Hot Toys finally does get around to making him.
Yes! Has to go with the Sideshow 3P0 myself as well. Not having a display without him!
Your dream has now come true ✅
That 2006 SideShow Luke was actually my first 1/6 scale lol never knew he was the first original release lol I just started collecting about 6months ago I got about 8 figures right now literally just posted him up on Facebook market place for $50 to make room lol
The more you know!
Another great video I didn’t realize the bespin Luke started it all. Great information!
Thanks for watching! Hard to believe it was that long ago as well!
Thanks for another great video! When I was first starting my collecting I had some confusion between slideshow and hot toys. Ordered. One that I thought was a hot toy but was a side show. Luckily it's great! I love it! And it was not one that had a detailed head sculpt or anything specific. I am now more educated. Thank you for educating others who are starting so that they have a better understanding!
Thanks for the kind words! Glad to help!
So i'm really new to collecting sideshow/hot toys figures and I really wanted to get a Revenge Of The Sith Hot Toys Obi-Wan figure. However, it's worth so much now that I just can't afford it. I ended up buying the 2006 sideshow order of the jedi Obi-Wan and i'm very excited to get him. But I'm wondering, if i were able to get a hot toys head sculpt of the rots obi-wan head, would I be able to attach that onto the 2006 sideshow order of the jedi body? Would i just need a neck adaptor or is the body and head just not compatible with each other?
Great video!
Tough to know for sure. If there is a neck adapter, that's a great start! I just don't know how they connect on those older sideshow bodies. Good luck!
Great video mate I've a sideshow grievous and darth vader and both look amazing can't complain at all
Grievous gets unnecessary hate. Flawed sure -- but he's big and imposing. Looks good on the shelf regardless of the issues.
Hey KeCo! I was curious on what you use the clean your glass on the detolfs! I have fingerprints on mine and want to know what I should use to spray on it.
Micro fiber cloth is a MUST -- once you have that, windex will do that trick -- but you need the rag!
Nice to see a RUclipsr not bashing Sideshow for a change!
Ha! Yeah, I think a lot of people don't see how valuable sideshow is. Easy to join the bash mob :)
@@KeCoCollects they have always had great customer service and their rewards points have saved me a lot over the years. I don’t know why these other 1/6 channels promote HK resellers so much!
@@featurefromtheblacklagoon5999 the more people buy, the bigger discounts and free stuff they get in return LOL
Man great video, i needed this when i first started collecting a year ago when i bought that sideshow luke haha
Easy mistake isn't it?? Thanks for watching :)
Such a blast meeting you Keco, absolute legend!
Same man! Hope you enjoyed your cameo in this LOL
@@KeCoCollects I didn’t even realize haha! 🤣 love it!!
@@Riley.Reviews LOL
I have several sideshow figures. Star Wars is Leigha and Mace Windu, the for Buffy I have Willow. Vampire Willow, Xander. Vampure Buffy, and Giles. as far as Hot Toys go... I only have Selina Kyle that I got on preorder.
Nice choices!
Don't forget, the Licensor (Disney in the case of Star Wars ) dictates to Hot Toys and Sideshow what characters they make from what movies or properties.
Very possible
Thanks for the awesomely insightful video, man. I don't collect but I *am* eyeing a particular classic 1/6 character to occupy the driver seat of a 1/6 RC SUV I'm building. The item in question being a high-consideration pre-order, I was wondering if you'd share your thoughts on shopping at SideShow. There is one highly *scathing review on the BBB* website describing a pre-opened and dirty figure with missing parts and literature. Would that be an uncommon occurrence or a general reflection of customer experience with them?
Sideshow is the official distributor and about the most trustworthy and safe place to by from.
@@KeCoCollects
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
Hello was curious what led lights are you using for your detolfs?
CeFrank - I have them linked in my latest "Displays for Dummies" video!
Yes I had just about the Sideshow 1:6 full run. Sold all of them just about. Shocked to get £850 for one of the ARC troopers.
Wow! Yeah, the demand for some is crazy!
6:56 I hope you are wrong: Kit Fisto was announced so that’s a start. If we were in the pandemic times I’ll be inclined to believe your statement. However, characters like Rey and Finn were still popular not that long ago…but NOT ANYMORE. The fans dictate what’s in and at this point what Disney discarded as LEGENDS or the PREQUELS it’s what’s popular. What’s selling more on preorder? A Hot Toys figure of Baylan Skoll or an Attack of the Clones ANAKIN SKYWALKER? A Grand Admiral Thrawn from the Ahsoka show or a Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic DARTH REVAN? There’s hope still for the fans and what they want…patience is the key 😐
For sure!
thanks for these informative videos!!
just started collecting hot toys late last year, got lots to take in
Welcome to the club! Hope I can continue to help !
Cool video man, very informative. Nicely done.
Thank you for watching!
I have the Sideshow Mace Windu, Darth Maul and Obi-wan. Have never checked to see how much those are going for.
I need a Mace one way or another!
where do I get those display boxes you show in this video background?
They are from IKEA
do you have details on exactly what it's called. I can't seem to find this on their site.
is it: Ikea Detolf Glass Curio Display Cabinet White, Lockable, Light and Lock Included?
@@waitingtohear it's Detolf, yes
I just got my very 1st 1/4 scale vader from ROTJ but sadly the pleather started to peel off when i first changing the pose, couldn't blame the seller but myself coz the figure was launched at 2019 but im deeply in love with it 😭
Pleather peeling already?? Hate to hear that.
@@KeCoCollects yeah man, the 1st day I bought it already peeled off 😞
Cool ,interesting things,thanx,be blessed,saved and all in Jesus shalom
Thanks for watching!
Without Sideshow I did't have a 1/6 dude...
That's a cool figure!
I couldn't focus on what you were saying with all those sweet figures in the background
Ha! You can always watch it again :) thanks for your support!
Hot toys far better , even clones and troopers.
Problems is i just entered this world and can’t find affordable price for stormtrooper/sandtrooper here in italy
Yeah, some are really pricy
Ready for more Clones announcements. No SS for me! I had the Luke Deluxe Return of the Jedi. I sold it, ssme with the Magento.
Was the magneto bad too?? I always wanted that
@@KeCoCollects no, the Magento was actually good. It didn't fit my collection anymore.
I only buy from sideshow and they are wonderful with customer service. If is a third party figure like mars toys then that is a different story or if i find something from ebay at a much lower price but overall i am satisfied with sideshow.
For sure! If you are looking to be taken care of, Sideshow will not disappoint!
Hi, are there any fake hot toys out there & if so, how would you spot a fake?
I'm sure there are a few, but it's pretty rare. These are hard to fake
@@KeCoCollects would you recommend buying one from overseas like Japan or China on eBay?
@@ro-landocalrissian4633 on eBay? If you are stateside, absolutely not.
@@KeCoCollects the thing is I’m looking for an older one & the only place I see it is on eBay & mostly from overseas sellers..
I hope one day HT will make all the Jedis from the movies but unfortunately we might Never see an Aaly secura, Plo kun, heck we haven't even gotten Mace windu
Mace and Ayla are my top wants.
I own 2 Sideshow clones, 212th and 442nd. Got them for 200 euros together what i think is good deal. I think Hot Toys Will do 212th someday but i doubt we see 442nd. They Look reallly good next To my Hot Toys clones tho
They do look good! I need to get some 212th myself.
Not a hobbie for average joes. Just one of those things is worth two months of rent in my country
Yeah, it is an expensive hobby :(
Those early SS figures are cringeworthy. But to be fair, other sixth scale figures from that time were pretty bad, too. I have bought a few to cannibalize their clothing and accessories for new figures.
When I first started collecting SW I didn't know the difference between SS and HT - thought they were the same company - and I preordered the ROTJ Luke Skywalker; other than the headsculpt, I've no complaints. The body has remained "tight," and honestly I think his clothes fit him better than the HT version (I have all the HT versions, too). The one thiing HT does (which I think is cheap and easy move on their part) is they fasten all their belts in the back with a velcro tab - it looks horrible. Sideshow doesn't do that.
Great points! I've noticed that about the belts too!
Not Penny's Boat!
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The Sideshow Clone Wars Obi-Wan and Anakin look like way overpriced Ken dolls. The prototype far exceeded the final product.
Yeah, big miss
@@KeCoCollects yeah they were supposed to bring balance to collecting, not leave it in darkness.
Keco I looked for 2 days I didn't see you😠
Oh no! We moved around A LOT -- 30 miles walked in 4 days!
@@KeCoCollects my calf's are wrecked next time!