I mean the figure is great, but I can't get behind the soft elbow and knee pads. I'd be happy if they made the Captain Rex mold the standard. I'm happy the black brow has returned though, not a fan of the animated style helmets. Great vid Nate!
I have a theory why they don’t use the rex/bly mold I think is because they both have pauldrons so they can get more range it stupid but hasbro is known to make stupid Decisions but that’s just a theory
Great review. I randomly found one of the Phase 1 Clones and a Super Commando (there were 3 and I left the other 2) while checking a random Walmart a few days ago. Those were the only Black Series they had on the shelf. I very rarely find anything good on the shelf and rely on pre-orders but it is extra satisfying to find figures in the wild. Thanks. Keep up the good work.
I like these figures, the kneepads/elbow pads are the only annoyance with me. I got 5 a couple weeks ago through preorders, and I was going to cancel a duplicate order on another site, but I kinda want another 5 so I have a fire team of veterans and a fire team of shinies. Can't wait to see Bly in person... one day... lol. I've had him on preorder on 3 sites since he came up for preorder and no one has gotten him. Getting anything in the wild where I am is pretty much impossible, nothing ever comes here. the local Targets and Walmarts never stock anything.
Agreed. It’s crazy how elusive Bly has been. It’s so fricken ridiculous. I hope you get him soon Jeffrey he really is a great piece. Thanks for watching! -Nate
Sharp looking figure Nate. It is a shame that Hasbro missed out a couple of paints apps but as you said its very easily fixed. I agree the helmet does look a little too large but not too bad. Looking forward to adding this one soon to the collection when they finally arrive in the UK. As always my friend, cracking review😎
IMO the new clone body is really nice but it shares the exact problem with some of the VC clones. The body is just too lanky and small while the head is a little larger than the previous clones making it look disproportionate. The original phase 1 helmet sculpt to me was fine. I feel like it would’ve suited the new mold well.
Fair enough and I’d agree the head on the new clone is just a tad too big. But I think the phase 2 clones look fine so I think it’s just something with the phase 1 helmet. Thanks for watching! -Nate
Nice review Nate, if I find this one I’ll definitely have to fix the mouth with a gundam marker. Otherwise, the clone looks pretty decent. It might just be me, but the helmet looks just looks a tad too big.. but I’m not sure, could just be my eyes haha
I’ve really got two problems with this figure; I see no reason why they couldn’t paint the head under the helmet, and why not include a Phase 2 clone helmet. If it had those two things, it’d be figure of the year.
I think eventually they will but it seems to be there on the new body for that reason. But of course I’d love that as well but that’s not Hasbros MO. Why sell you 1 figure with 2 heads when they can split them up and make more money. It’s sad but unfortunately true. -Nate
Great video!!!! Idk if I getting it. Like you said helmet is to big..hard to buy a clone trooper. Like the ahsoka trooper is off also. Not sure if I should get this one..lol
I honestly think it's still better than the original release of the Phase I Clone Trooper. The articulation is much better! Thanks for checking out the review, Arni. -Justin
Glad we're ignoring the nail-biting US election. Anyway, it's kind of unfortunate that the clone head can't tilt back on an updated clone body. My Kamino can easily tilt its head bad, so that confuses me.
Nothing like some toys to keep our minds off things if you ask me! But yeah I kinda think my copy of this clone just has a stiff neck joint. Haven’t tried to heat it up yet though. Thanks as always for watching Joel! -Nate
I think they decided to base this one off the EA Battlefront II phase 1 clone; a noticeable example is how the bottom of the chest and backplate don't reach the belt, like they do on Rex whom they based on the episode 3 clone. I would've honestly preferred if they added an extra phase 2 helmet in there and maybe even pushed it by adding a Temuera Morrison head, but that's not something Hasbro would do.
I really hate this body mold. Sure, it looks good, but I feel that functionally, it really fails. I hate how the straps on the elbows and knees get smashed when you bend them, and you have to mess with them to get back into place. The knee pads should also be on the knees, and I overall wish they used the older mold. In my opinion, the older molds looked alot more accurate to the films, but the slim arms on this figure make it look like the clones from The Clone Wars. The Black Series should always use the design from the films, over the shows, depending on the character, since TBS is meant to be realistic versions of all characters universe-wide.
Also, I wouldn't say the old clone body is bad at all. The arms are a little restrictive, depending on which mold, but the articulation is for the most part the same, also depending on the head scult. I also don't think the butterfly joints on this figure add much to the figure either.
Gotta disagree with you on this one. “A little restrictive” is a massive understatement for the elbows. You can’t even get 90 degrees out of them and they are double jointed. That’s a joke if you ask me. Also the butterfly joints help the clone hold the weapons in a more realistic and natural manner. Sure it might not be much but goes a long way in my book with making them look more natural. The old body has a real stiff and robotic presence to it. Almost like a droid in clone armor. I think the old body still looks good though. I like the proportions. But the articulation is a massive improvement over the og. -Nate
I just got this figure a few days ago and I absolutely love it. I think my only complaints are the kneepads, and then the head. I love that they took the time to actually mold a head beneath the helmet, but I can't seem to actually get the helmet off, to paint the head. Does anyone know a good way to do that, or are they just fused together?
Hey MetalKitten! The head is simply there for more accurate shaping when it comes to the helmet. It is glued together. I agree though the knee pads are one of the only issues with the new clone trooper mold! Thanks for watching. 👍🏻 -Justin
Great review i just git the whole wave from Cmd store solid wave wow Clone troopers coming out of the wozooooooooooo ah you know what i mean i hope a reissue order 66 box set
technically the torso is actually only animation accurate, the clones in the prequel trilogy have a different chest plate. rather than going down all the way to the belt on the sides with the "live action" clones, the animated clone armor has that gap right above the belt on the sides
My problem with the new mold is that is too skinny and it don’t look like a guy in armor like the old mold I feel like the old mold was sculpted better also ( this is a problem with the phase 2 clones) the fact that black series takes animated characters and make them look Realistic and they didn’t do it with the clone makes it stand out with the other clones and characters I don’t think people who likes the old mold better is say the articulations better then the new mold I think it’s the sculpt and proportions that turns people away from it
So I got this at GAMESTOP. When I went to check out they told me this figure was free. It was free because I had already bought 5. It was some sort of promotion. And it was on 20% off star wars discount day at GAMESTOP.
I suppose if you don’t care about articulation that much then yeah I can see that. But otherwise I’d have to disagree. The more time that passes the more I dislike that old clone body. Thanks for watching! -Nate
@@legoboy1214studios I put it in hot water for a few minutes and did a lot of pulling and prying with pliers. Helmet is ok, but there are marks on the head.
The thumbnail gave me ”just like the simulations” vibes
I like that! Thanks for watching! -Nate
Watch those wrist rockets!
i think that the rex/bly body is the best clone body as it stands well, good articulation nice knee joints, overall its better looking too
Yes
It is a great mold but Hasbro seemingly doesn’t think so. -Nate
This body looks good for Clone Wars series clones like the 332nd Trooper, but its proportions and shaping are all wrong for a AOTC trooper.
I mean the figure is great, but I can't get behind the soft elbow and knee pads. I'd be happy if they made the Captain Rex mold the standard. I'm happy the black brow has returned though, not a fan of the animated style helmets. Great vid Nate!
I definitely wouldn’t mind seeing the Rex/Bly mold more often but seems like Hasbro is reluctant to use it for some reason. Thanks for watching! -Nate
I have a theory why they don’t use the rex/bly mold I think is because they both have pauldrons so they can get more range it stupid but hasbro is known to make stupid Decisions but that’s just a theory
Nice review Nate this phase 1 clone is such an improvement
Thanks for watching Gold 5! -Nate
Watch those wrist rockets!!!
Great review. I randomly found one of the Phase 1 Clones and a Super Commando (there were 3 and I left the other 2) while checking a random Walmart a few days ago. Those were the only Black Series they had on the shelf. I very rarely find anything good on the shelf and rely on pre-orders but it is extra satisfying to find figures in the wild. Thanks. Keep up the good work.
Damn! That’s awesome, nice finds! Thanks for watching! -Nate
I like these figures, the kneepads/elbow pads are the only annoyance with me. I got 5 a couple weeks ago through preorders, and I was going to cancel a duplicate order on another site, but I kinda want another 5 so I have a fire team of veterans and a fire team of shinies. Can't wait to see Bly in person... one day... lol. I've had him on preorder on 3 sites since he came up for preorder and no one has gotten him. Getting anything in the wild where I am is pretty much impossible, nothing ever comes here. the local Targets and Walmarts never stock anything.
Agreed. It’s crazy how elusive Bly has been. It’s so fricken ridiculous. I hope you get him soon Jeffrey he really is a great piece. Thanks for watching! -Nate
Sharp looking figure Nate. It is a shame that Hasbro missed out a couple of paints apps but as you said its very easily fixed. I agree the helmet does look a little too large but not too bad. Looking forward to adding this one soon to the collection when they finally arrive in the UK. As always my friend, cracking review😎
Thanks for watching Boba! I think despite the minor flaws you’ll dig this guy when you get em! -Nate
i dont really think the helmet is large, the shoulders just arent broad enough
Just got mine today filling in all the missing paint once I did that it looked so much better but either way great figure!
Agreed! Thanks for watching! -Nate
IMO the new clone body is really nice but it shares the exact problem with some of the VC clones. The body is just too lanky and small while the head is a little larger than the previous clones making it look disproportionate. The original phase 1 helmet sculpt to me was fine. I feel like it would’ve suited the new mold well.
Fair enough and I’d agree the head on the new clone is just a tad too big. But I think the phase 2 clones look fine so I think it’s just something with the phase 1 helmet. Thanks for watching! -Nate
Nice review Nate, if I find this one I’ll definitely have to fix the mouth with a gundam marker. Otherwise, the clone looks pretty decent. It might just be me, but the helmet looks just looks a tad too big.. but I’m not sure, could just be my eyes haha
Nah it’s not just you, it definitely looks a little larger than normal. Thanks for watching! -Nate
Love these updated clones
They are a lot of fun! Thanks for watching Manny! -Nate
I’ve really got two problems with this figure; I see no reason why they couldn’t paint the head under the helmet, and why not include a Phase 2 clone helmet. If it had those two things, it’d be figure of the year.
I think eventually they will but it seems to be there on the new body for that reason. But of course I’d love that as well but that’s not Hasbros MO. Why sell you 1 figure with 2 heads when they can split them up and make more money. It’s sad but unfortunately true. -Nate
Great video!!!! Idk if I getting it. Like you said helmet is to big..hard to buy a clone trooper. Like the ahsoka trooper is off also. Not sure if I should get this one..lol
I honestly think it's still better than the original release of the Phase I Clone Trooper. The articulation is much better! Thanks for checking out the review, Arni. -Justin
Glad we're ignoring the nail-biting US election. Anyway, it's kind of unfortunate that the clone head can't tilt back on an updated clone body. My Kamino can easily tilt its head bad, so that confuses me.
Nothing like some toys to keep our minds off things if you ask me! But yeah I kinda think my copy of this clone just has a stiff neck joint. Haven’t tried to heat it up yet though. Thanks as always for watching Joel! -Nate
I do agree the helmet looks kind of big but i feel like that's what it would look like in real life, companies just tend to make them too small
I can definitely see that as well! Thanks for watching! -Nate
Man that figure looks dope🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for watching Kevin! -Nate
Just like the simulations
I think they decided to base this one off the EA Battlefront II phase 1 clone; a noticeable example is how the bottom of the chest and backplate don't reach the belt, like they do on Rex whom they based on the episode 3 clone. I would've honestly preferred if they added an extra phase 2 helmet in there and maybe even pushed it by adding a Temuera Morrison head, but that's not something Hasbro would do.
Omg for some reason I find this figure so cute haha like idk but the helmet is just adorable 😂
Clones are cute bois. -Justin
I really hate this body mold. Sure, it looks good, but I feel that functionally, it really fails. I hate how the straps on the elbows and knees get smashed when you bend them, and you have to mess with them to get back into place. The knee pads should also be on the knees, and I overall wish they used the older mold. In my opinion, the older molds looked alot more accurate to the films, but the slim arms on this figure make it look like the clones from The Clone Wars. The Black Series should always use the design from the films, over the shows, depending on the character, since TBS is meant to be realistic versions of all characters universe-wide.
Also, I wouldn't say the old clone body is bad at all. The arms are a little restrictive, depending on which mold, but the articulation is for the most part the same, also depending on the head scult. I also don't think the butterfly joints on this figure add much to the figure either.
Gotta disagree with you on this one. “A little restrictive” is a massive understatement for the elbows. You can’t even get 90 degrees out of them and they are double jointed. That’s a joke if you ask me. Also the butterfly joints help the clone hold the weapons in a more realistic and natural manner. Sure it might not be much but goes a long way in my book with making them look more natural. The old body has a real stiff and robotic presence to it. Almost like a droid in clone armor. I think the old body still looks good though. I like the proportions. But the articulation is a massive improvement over the og. -Nate
Like my Clones
Feel you on the figure
Idk if the clones had that red thing on the back of helmet but Ik they do in SWBF2
Yeah I’d have to rewatch AOTC but I like it either way! Thanks for watching! -Nate
Mr. Nate
I just watched Battle of Genoise and they do have it
I just got this figure a few days ago and I absolutely love it. I think my only complaints are the kneepads, and then the head. I love that they took the time to actually mold a head beneath the helmet, but I can't seem to actually get the helmet off, to paint the head. Does anyone know a good way to do that, or are they just fused together?
Hey MetalKitten! The head is simply there for more accurate shaping when it comes to the helmet. It is glued together. I agree though the knee pads are one of the only issues with the new clone trooper mold! Thanks for watching. 👍🏻 -Justin
Great review i just git the whole wave from Cmd store solid wave wow Clone troopers coming out of the wozooooooooooo ah you know what i mean i hope a reissue order 66 box set
I think there is a pretty good chance we will see it again! Thanks for watching! -Nate
technically the torso is actually only animation accurate, the clones in the prequel trilogy have a different chest plate. rather than going down all the way to the belt on the sides with the "live action" clones, the animated clone armor has that gap right above the belt on the sides
Very interesting info! What do you prefer? -Justin
My problem with the new mold is that is too skinny and it don’t look like a guy in armor like the old mold I feel like the old mold was sculpted better also ( this is a problem with the phase 2 clones) the fact that black series takes animated characters and make them look Realistic and they didn’t do it with the clone makes it stand out with the other clones and characters I don’t think people who likes the old mold better is say the articulations better then the new mold I think it’s the sculpt and proportions that turns people away from it
So I got this at GAMESTOP. When I went to check out they told me this figure was free. It was free because I had already bought 5. It was some sort of promotion. And it was on 20% off star wars discount day at GAMESTOP.
That’s awesome! Thanks for watching! -Nate
I have the Walgreens exclusive Phase 1 Lieutenant and the Phase 1 trooper.
Nice! Thanks for checking out our review! -Justin
i need an opinion, should i get this figure, the new stormtrooper, a snow trooper, lieutenant clone or mando in beskar?
That’s tough Ivan, I’d say Stormtrooper or Mando. With a slight leaning toward the Stormtrooper. That figure is amazing. -Nate
@@OutOfTheBasement I’ll probably do that, i some how dont have a single stormtrooper
This figure is going to be difficult to army build since its not easy to find in the wild
I think it’ll be fairly easy, I believe it’s still up for preorder on most toy sites. -Nate
Thumbs up gonna get it!!😎👍
Thanks for watching! -Nate
Do they make/ sell sets that has multiple in one box ?
Nope, at least not yet for the Black Series. It is a really good idea though! -Justin
Idk I have the 2013 one I don’t see a point and the helmet just looks off to me tbh
I suppose if you don’t care about articulation that much then yeah I can see that. But otherwise I’d have to disagree. The more time that passes the more I dislike that old clone body. Thanks for watching! -Nate
They really need to release another version by using the phase 2 clone but add the phase one helmet, also my figure came out so goddamn stiff
Yep it's coming! A regular Phase I on the 2023 upgraded buck is in the pipeline. -Justin
Looking into getting into black seires clones so this video helps. Thanks
Thanks for checking it out! -Justin
I managed to get his helmet off and it fits on Clone Commander Obi-Wan.
How’d you take it off? I was also planning on doing the same.
@@legoboy1214studios I put it in hot water for a few minutes and did a lot of pulling and prying with pliers. Helmet is ok, but there are marks on the head.
Is this worth buying ?
100% yes!
@@OutOfTheBasement aight ima buy it
I can’t find this figure anywhere and scalpers are selling them in prices that I can’t afford.
Big Bad Toy Store still has the preorder up. Just do that, then sit back and relax. -Nate
@@OutOfTheBasement thanks Nate
You’re welcome!
Would love to see Fives
Absolutely! Fives I think is gonna come sooner rather than later! Thanks for watching! -Nate
I should have Chopper today or tomorrow to finish my Rebels up
Also finally was able to snatch one of those Heavy Mandalorian too
I actually found him at Walmart of all places!
Wow! Great find. 👍🏻 -Justin
@@OutOfTheBasement thanks! 👌
Watching this vid making me jelly
You’ll get him soon! Stay vigilant, seems like the wave has been popping in and out of stock on Amazon, if you wanna try there! -Nate
the torso seems to be a bit long
Perhaps, but it's something I haven't really noticed. Appreciate ya checking out the review! -Justin
@@OutOfTheBasement no problem, always enjoy content from you guys! :)
Nice video
Glad you enjoyed it, Josh! -Justin