I would love to see this trend continued for the Endor Trooper, Naboo Trooper and maybe even a redo of the Rebel fleet trooper. (Or those one blue Senate guards with the open facemask)
Damn it really is a great figure... I'm currently limiting myself to buy only prequel figures because I have only a few in my shelf but I'm tempted to buy at least one of these guys
@@MikeKaess I collect from all eras but mostly OT, thing is I wanted to grow my Prequel collection haha :( I'll most likely give it a shot, thanks Mike. Great review as always.
I put an Archive x-wing Luke head on my Hoth Luke which looks heaps better. I'm thinking that the helmet of this one could be made to fit over the archive head. I also put the bespin Han head on the Hoth Han with Casian Andor goggles.
Bearded face looks like Stephen Baldwin :D So glad I preordered two, and they are on the way to me here in Denmark. Funny thing is, I also thought of Zartan and his extra face, which was also bearded :) Edit: BTW LOVE that tee!
I have one preorder coming in the mail, and another preorder still standing so I can have one on the card. I also preordered two of the in box versions coming later this year. Can’t wait to have a little squad of these guys.
The Endor troopers kind of have two looks, the camo overcoat, and the beige vest. I can see Hasbro making different figures for those, like Lego has, and if they each had alternate faces (plus Commander Rex/Nik Sant as its own carded figure), we'd be golden
3:39 The unsung hero of Hoth: Peghole face! For real though, this character has so much customization and it's very impressive. What was that scream sound effect? Lol
Yay 40th! I’m such a sucker for the card. Hasbro and face plates. I don’t know if it works for more troopers, Endor? I’m rolling with chuckles on the serial killer skit. I like the bearded guy better. I’m only getting two more for four also. These with Cassian give enough variety. I used a black twist tie for a strap. I love this rifle. It’s my go to in 2015 Battlefront. I think a silver dry brush works. I think this figure is very good and makes Hoth Han and Luke bad. This guy looks even awesomer on the Taun Taun. I’m getting more excited about Speeder pilot Luke. It too will be a step up. These boots look more like the Native American tribes in the cold Northwest. So much worth the money. That dumb ole holster attached leg. This is like the Mimban Han Trooper. Another awesome value. Very thorough and opinionated review. You can tell how excited you were reviewing the figure. I was looking forward to this review all day. I think I’ll watch it again.
i think it could work for the rebel troops since most of them wear a helmet of sorts, but who knows. I'll leave that up to the professionals at Hasbro. A twist tie for a strap is a great idea!
I just found the Hoth Rebel at Target. This is possibly my new favorite figure! He is 99.9% perfect. I love BOTH head sculpts, his articulation, and how chunky he feels. My ONE gripe is that his vest connects kinda weird to his backpack. Sign me up for three more.
This weekend i turned 49 years old. Instead of socks and framed artwork of bluebonnets. I asked... No demanded that i get Black Series figs. Today, my Rebel Hoth Soldier showed up from Amazon and i feel like i locked down the halcyon days of my youth with the HOTH figures in particular.
This figure is really cool. All those accessories that allow for different customizable options is crazy. I'm not somebody that buys multiples of a figure either, but this figure is actually making me want to do that. A big reason for why I don't is the issue with visible faces. You're essentially going to have a squad of clones since they will all look the same. Doesn't look good in a display. Hasbro solved that problem here, and pushed this figure into another realm of awesomeness. I feel like I wouldn't care as much about it otherwise. Really hope they keep this up for future Rebel troop figures.
Awesome review Mike. I found 3 of them at Target last week. Target also put them out early. But their website has them for preorder due to be released on 8/1. The Dcpi # for wave 2 is the same as wave one. So I think the confusion with the numbers had wave 2 being released a little early. But The Hoth trooper is my new favorite figure. I have 5 more on order I hope to find a couple more in the wild. So I should end up with about 10 of these guys.
I definitely need more Hoth Soldiers too! I have a few more on order online. I’ve seen them in Target, but I leave em for people who don’t have em since I have some on order. AND Hasbro is definitely gonna release it again in the regular cards
This guy I is awesome! I might have to add him to my order from DorkSide! I’m excited for the rest of the empire 40th. Especially the Bespin Luke, that figure is iconic and was the first figure I ever got. My brother gave me his original SW figures when I was little and that Luke was my favorites.
i honestly prefer the sculpt over arcticulation in this case. even though the figure can't spread his legs that much- when he's being posed its usually not a crazy position where the bad articulation would get in the way
This looks awesome BTW. The Hoth figures were always unique to me. Maybe because I live in a area that gets -30°+ degrees wind chills on occasion. But these look great. Amazing detail. I just got a AWESOME gift. The 40th ESB Hoth Leia, Bespin Han, and YODA....I finally got a Yoda. Ten minutes after I opened him up I was TRYING to get the lightsaber into his little claws. Presto, it worked, but then as I took it out the green lazer goes dink, flies off the hilt. I haven't seen it since. Ugh. I love to display my figures but this sucks....lol. Are there ANY places that sell replacement lazer sword parts?
This figure is awesome! I knew when I saw him that I needed more than one. The customization for this guy is fantastic and needs to be carried forward in the line. Great review Mike.
Thanks Mike . Thorough as always . I have an archive x-wing Luke head on my Hoth Luke. Do you think you this helmet could be modded to fit Luke . I can't stand the old Hoth Luke head.
It may be able to, there’s a great customizing group I follow on FB because I really enjoy seeing people’s customs. If you’re on FB just do a search for Black a Series 1:12 customizing galaxy. The name is longer than that, but it’s close enough it should get you there. There’s a whole community of people who can answer that question better and give you tips on how to do it.
4:51 mike uhhhhhh I think hasbro secretly photo reeled face printed your face..... so I can have a mike action figure awesome can’t wait to have you in my Star Wars diorama 😂😂😂
So Mike, when the backpack is off can you remove the smock/vest thing? Curious to see if that's an option as it would give yet another look and you'd have something like 32 options for this trooper. I mean the dude still isn't a Tusken Raider, but what can you do? I'm not Brad Pitt (I'm close though).
I saw this whole wave at Target two days ago. I picked up R2 (Dagobah), Imperial Tie Pilot (i dont have a Tie Pilot) and Luke (even tho i have the archive Luke, which is pretty similar, couldnt help myself). Passed on this Hoth Soldier and Lando ( i have the other Lando and just wasnt interested in the Soldier). Anyway, nice review Mike!
@@MikeKaess This Luke is much more detailed than the archive one, for sure. I just meant similar in regard to the orange jumpsuit. This fig has a better face scan, the suit is very detailed as well with tubing actually coming in/out of it, etc. Im not an "in the box" collector, i have all of my black series figs displayed. But i think im actually going to keep these carded ones intact and displayed them hanging for a change.
Totally. I have never even considered buying a Rebel/Resistance Trooper before (Clones and Empire all the way) but the multiple options presented in this really make me want this one.
Great review as usual. Have you got a chance to check out the probe droid? Just got mine yesterday, can’t put it down. If so, will you be doing a review, on it soon? Curious to hear your thoughts.
Interesting you got this so early. It’s not due out until August. I’ve got several on preorder myself to mix/match head looks as you pointed out. Gonna be a much sought after figure. Get it while you can as I suspect this one will sell out everywhere.
yeah, i have 2 on preorder from a different place, but i got notified that Dorkside had them unstuck to ship out, so I jumped on it. I hear BBTS has some in stock to ship right now too.
So does that mean the head pops off at the lower neck and the upper neck too? (I was just curious for head swapping purposes) Also can the hat fit on other figures or is it mostly pegged for just the Hoth Trooper head?
They probably can, but you may need to heat it up to do so. Every time i pull the head, they pop off at the shoulders, and the neck piece itself it really small to get a grip on to putt out of the skull part.
I never get more than 1 figure. I bought 4 of these and may get more because of how different you can make him look. Although one of my bearded faces came with some of the beard detail either missing, or it came off super easy.
Hey guys, any recommendations on repairing black series joints? Spent a good amount on a Commander Wolffe recently and on both arms the plastic around the bicep/elbow joint is cracked and not fully connected making the arms pretty loose as a whole
Great review, I can't wait to pick this figure up! In regard to the blaster pistol, it's such a weird missed opportunity by Hasbro. To be more accurate they should've included the DL-21 instead of the DH-17, which I expect would fit better in the holster. Plus they already made it for Dengar, so it's not like it would've required new tooling.
GREAT REVIEW!! It sounds like Hasbro got back to the glory of the Back Series wave 1. Cant wait to get mine. I hate you because you already have several and the rest of us have to wait another 3 months!! One gripe I see is that they used black elastic for the goggles. White would have been more accurate. Also, since Hoth Luke did not come with goggles ( not even sculpted on) does the trooper's goggles fit on him? Not having goggles for Luke kinda pissed me off at Hasbo. As a side note for troop builders. I have purchased a second Rebel Fleet Trooper and Death Star Trooper and switched their heads. They are not a perfect fit but they are passable if you don't want clones on your shelf.
check some sites! BBTS and Dorksidetoys both have preorders up for June or July I think. You could get it early! I'm not a fan of the black elastic for many reasons. Not matching is one, but i also feel like the elastic has a chance of stretching or breaking. But yeah, it does fit on Luke ok.
@@MikeKaess I'm on pre-order at two sites but both are saying July. I WANT IT NOWWWWW! (insert appropriate whiny tone). The elastic will eventually dry out but i dont see what else could they have used.
Since you’ve recommended this and they listened, maybe recommend a Black Series Falcon HasLab project and see if they pull through. Now that you’ve got their ear, think big.
oh god. I'd be too afraid to because i'd have to buy it. And i dont want to afford it, and i have no idea where i would put it. I'd have to sleep in it.
Hopefully my Amazon preorder comes soon, they took payment. I haven’t been this excited for a trooper since the mud trooper. I’m definitely picking up another one.
Hi Mr. Kaess! Great video!! I have a question for you: Where do you get your figures so early? I’m starting to collect The Black Series and Im in love with this figure. Thanks!!!
I just preorder them from websites when they go up. This one I got early because Dorkside Toys got it super early. I don't know why they got it so early. I hear BBTS has some in stock now.
Great review Mike! This seems more like the traditional long form reviews you used to do regularly. I like the production value on these and how deep you go with the reviews in this format. I have three of these figures on preorder from Entertainment Earth, can’t wait to receive them. Do you prefer Dorkside? I have always used EE so I guess I just have brand loyalty with them.
I've used all the major online stores to buy figures. Dorksidetoys is just sort of my go to now. Entertainment Earth is fine, but i find they're a little pricier than others.
Sorry I have to share...I laughed about those Maskless Stormtroopers. I know you meant faces not seen helmeted heads. It was funny though. Oh I also hope Endor Trooper has the Santa/Old Rex Trooper Head.
Dorkside has em for pre-order but BBTS has them for right now! Woot! I just ordered two. I was pretty sure I'd get one at some point but your video gave me some serious SW FOMO and I had to get them NOOOOWWWW.
i have not got any figures outside the main boxed line yet, anniversary, archive etc, wonder if they will do this in the main line one day, definitely one i want
so far, every figure released in these bubbles has been released in the boxed line too. So i would say, definitely. And when it does, i'll buy another one then.
@@MikeKaess ....and the struggle for shelf space. I only mostly collect original trilogy star wars black figures because of shelf space and nostalgia. I was collecting them back in the day although I didn't have my own money then. I was at the mercy of my parents.
@@MikeKaess Yeah.. "I know what you mean" no pun intended. 😂😂😂 I can't wait for the Endor version and would love a Battlefront Tatooine rebel soldier. 👍👍👍✌✌
I really hope that when they make the Endor rebel trooper it comes with 2 generic faces and one face with a white beard to make it old man Captain Rex
definitely want an old man rex figure! but i also want one in his armor too!
Mike Kaess There already is one in his armor!
@2manynegativewaves Dad bod Rex XD
@@NorskyWay it’s outdated though
I would love to see this trend continued for the Endor Trooper, Naboo Trooper and maybe even a redo of the Rebel fleet trooper.
(Or those one blue Senate guards with the open facemask)
yes! we need a different rebel fleet trooper after this!
“When it comes to his appearance, there’s a lot to unpack here.” Quite literally in this case!
I chose my words!
Damn it really is a great figure... I'm currently limiting myself to buy only prequel figures because I have only a few in my shelf but I'm tempted to buy at least one of these guys
My favorite one so far
If your collection is primarily prequels based, this won't fit in. But if you just like collecting really good toys, then this will fit in.
@@MikeKaess I collect from all eras but mostly OT, thing is I wanted to grow my Prequel collection haha :(
I'll most likely give it a shot, thanks Mike. Great review as always.
Good job buddy. Love the reviews.
Glad you like them!
You've just convinced me to pre-order this, well, maybe two... 😂👍🏼
haha, the hardest question is how many!
You don't have toprw order it, there is a website that has stock available and cheaper
I want a new luke and Han hoth as well
Me too, especially since I don't have the initial released versions.
yeah, they're overdue. I really hope hasbro releases that convention exclusive Hoth Han on a card, but with fixed wrists.
I put an Archive x-wing Luke head on my Hoth Luke which looks heaps better. I'm thinking that the helmet of this one could be made to fit over the archive head. I also put the bespin Han head on the Hoth Han with Casian Andor goggles.
Bearded face looks like Stephen Baldwin :D
So glad I preordered two, and they are on the way to me here in Denmark.
Funny thing is, I also thought of Zartan and his extra face, which was also bearded :)
Edit: BTW LOVE that tee!
yeah, this thing SCREAMS Zartan!
I have one preorder coming in the mail, and another preorder still standing so I can have one on the card. I also preordered two of the in box versions coming later this year. Can’t wait to have a little squad of these guys.
The more the merrier
This might be my favorite Black Series figure of 2020. I have one on the way. I also have a Bespin Luke on the way.
It’s very good, but for some reason, Snowspeeder Luke is just above this one for me. Maybe it’s the bright colors.
It’s very good, but for some reason, Snowspeeder Luke is just above this one for me. Maybe it’s the bright colors.
The Endor troopers kind of have two looks, the camo overcoat, and the beige vest. I can see Hasbro making different figures for those, like Lego has, and if they each had alternate faces (plus Commander Rex/Nik Sant as its own carded figure), we'd be golden
I really, REALLY want a Commander Rex from Endor.
3:39 The unsung hero of Hoth: Peghole face! For real though, this character has so much customization and it's very impressive. What was that scream sound effect? Lol
I have Kit Fisto, a standard B1 Battle Droid, and of course Baby Yoda on Preorder form Dorkside. I'm excited for them to all come!
Peghole face will haunt my nightmares. The scream was just a generic dinosaur roar sound clip in my video editing program that i added a filter to.
@@MikeKaess Lmao
Great review Mike! Just received my Hoth Rebel trooper and I think this is already a contender for figure of the year! It's that good!!!!
agreed! its up there for sure
My favorite figure reviews! Thanks for the great work!
My pleasure!
I may have to preorder this one, I love the two faces option, real game changer for troop building
It’s a game changer!
Finally got mine in today. Had to go back and watch your video again. Really enjoy The figure.
It’s a great figure!
There’s so many stormtroopers/clones and finally some rebel scum love ! We need more variations.. maybe Endor or Scarif marine etc
We absolutely need more troopers and trooper variations!
Yay 40th! I’m such a sucker for the card. Hasbro and face plates. I don’t know if it works for more troopers, Endor? I’m rolling with chuckles on the serial killer skit. I like the bearded guy better. I’m only getting two more for four also. These with Cassian give enough variety. I used a black twist tie for a strap. I love this rifle. It’s my go to in 2015 Battlefront. I think a silver dry brush works. I think this figure is very good and makes Hoth Han and Luke bad. This guy looks even awesomer on the Taun Taun. I’m getting more excited about Speeder pilot Luke. It too will be a step up. These boots look more like the Native American tribes in the cold Northwest. So much worth the money. That dumb ole holster attached leg. This is like the Mimban Han Trooper. Another awesome value. Very thorough and opinionated review. You can tell how excited you were reviewing the figure. I was looking forward to this review all day. I think I’ll watch it again.
i think it could work for the rebel troops since most of them wear a helmet of sorts, but who knows. I'll leave that up to the professionals at Hasbro. A twist tie for a strap is a great idea!
Great figure and review.
Thanks!
I just found the Hoth Rebel at Target. This is possibly my new favorite figure! He is 99.9% perfect. I love BOTH head sculpts, his articulation, and how chunky he feels. My ONE gripe is that his vest connects kinda weird to his backpack. Sign me up for three more.
Nice! Great score! I found all of wave 2 at target but the Hoth Soldiers. But since I had them already, i feel complete!
This weekend i turned 49 years old. Instead of socks and framed artwork of bluebonnets. I asked... No demanded that i get Black Series figs. Today, my Rebel Hoth Soldier showed up from Amazon and i feel like i locked down the halcyon days of my youth with the HOTH figures in particular.
happy belated!
Awesome figure and review, loved the ritual slaughter and face harvest (hilariously macabre)!
They didn’t call it “Blue Harvest” for nothing!
This figure is really cool. All those accessories that allow for different customizable options is crazy. I'm not somebody that buys multiples of a figure either, but this figure is actually making me want to do that. A big reason for why I don't is the issue with visible faces. You're essentially going to have a squad of clones since they will all look the same. Doesn't look good in a display. Hasbro solved that problem here, and pushed this figure into another realm of awesomeness. I feel like I wouldn't care as much about it otherwise. Really hope they keep this up for future Rebel troop figures.
Yep! My thoughts exactly!
These guys are gonna look great in our Hoth display mixed in with our Cassian customs. Thanks Mike
definitely a necessity for any hoth display!
I really like the second face option. Just Awsome!
Yes! Such a cool option!
I like the grey color of the blaster because it's more accurate to the real life gun the prop was made from, the stg44
is it? colors are always hard for me, but i like black with a silver dry brush the best.
Awesome review Mike. I found 3 of them at Target last week. Target also put them out early. But their website has them for preorder due to be released on 8/1. The Dcpi # for wave 2 is the same as wave one. So I think the confusion with the numbers had wave 2 being released a little early. But The Hoth trooper is my new favorite figure. I have 5 more on order I hope to find a couple more in the wild. So I should end up with about 10 of these guys.
I definitely need more Hoth Soldiers too! I have a few more on order online. I’ve seen them in Target, but I leave em for people who don’t have em since I have some on order. AND Hasbro is definitely gonna release it again in the regular cards
This guy I is awesome! I might have to add him to my order from DorkSide! I’m excited for the rest of the empire 40th. Especially the Bespin Luke, that figure is iconic and was the first figure I ever got. My brother gave me his original SW figures when I was little and that Luke was my favorites.
I feel like if you're getting other 40th anniversary figures, this one should definitely be on the order.
i honestly prefer the sculpt over arcticulation in this case. even though the figure can't spread his legs that much- when he's being posed its usually not a crazy position where the bad articulation would get in the way
thats fair, but i feel like the skirt/leg/glue choices made here weren't really necessary.
This looks awesome BTW. The Hoth figures were always unique to me. Maybe because I live in a area that gets -30°+ degrees wind chills on occasion. But these look great. Amazing detail.
I just got a AWESOME gift. The 40th ESB Hoth Leia, Bespin Han, and YODA....I finally got a Yoda. Ten minutes after I opened him up I was TRYING to get the lightsaber into his little claws. Presto, it worked, but then as I took it out the green lazer goes dink, flies off the hilt. I haven't seen it since. Ugh. I love to display my figures but this sucks....lol. Are there ANY places that sell replacement lazer sword parts?
Ugh! That’s awful! There are some people on eBay who make and sell lightsaber blades. Good luck! I’m glad you got some of them!
This figure is awesome! I knew when I saw him that I needed more than one. The customization for this guy is fantastic and needs to be carried forward in the line. Great review Mike.
thanks! and yeah, i'm looking forward to see how far Hasbro takes this sort of figure style
Yeah it'd be cool if they did variants of the Death Star Trooper, still glad they did an update though, the faceprint looks great
for sure! maybe in the future!
I bought a whole case and yeah, they’re awesome. So many display options. I might need a few more.
its tough to know when to stop!
I need three of them.
at least!
I thought I lost the face when I opened the package. Now I know where it is !!
It was hiding!
October 2024. Excellent video and review of a great figure Mike. I concur wholeheartedly with your assessment 16:29
Great review!! I ordered a case from Dorkside
awesome!
This is a great review. I love your Zartan reference.
This is one of the best Black Series figures in awhile, I want this figure so bad. I’m definitely getting this in May.
Completely agree!
Thanks Mike . Thorough as always . I have an archive x-wing Luke head on my Hoth Luke. Do you think you this helmet could be modded to fit Luke . I can't stand the old Hoth Luke head.
It may be able to, there’s a great customizing group I follow on FB because I really enjoy seeing people’s customs. If you’re on FB just do a search for Black a Series 1:12 customizing galaxy. The name is longer than that, but it’s close enough it should get you there. There’s a whole community of people who can answer that question better and give you tips on how to do it.
Great review! I’ll be looking forward to him until August 😬
BBTS had it in stock too, they have more for preorder in June.
4:51 mike uhhhhhh I think hasbro secretly photo reeled face printed
your face..... so I can have a mike action figure awesome can’t wait to have you in my Star Wars diorama 😂😂😂
i cannot confirm or deny this
Mike Kaess mike who’s your favourite clone commander??
Oh man... can‘t wait for these figures!
They are worth the wait!
Yes yes yes accessories that work!
Great review mate
yes! love accessories that work!
I got two Hoth Rebels on pre order. I got the Probe droid today. He is cool.
i'm working on my probe droid review right now!
I want five of em!
a good number! i'll probably eventually end with 5.
Great review I didn’t even know my figure had another face
Surprise face is best face!
Is it double ball jointed in the neck? I'd very much like to make a custom character if possible tho if not I'm gonna have to prepare for workarounds
Oh yeah, if you watch the articulation part, i show it off a bit closer, but yes it‘s a double jointed neck.
So Mike, when the backpack is off can you remove the smock/vest thing? Curious to see if that's an option as it would give yet another look and you'd have something like 32 options for this trooper. I mean the dude still isn't a Tusken Raider, but what can you do? I'm not Brad Pitt (I'm close though).
the smock thing is glued to the front of the torso, Mr Pitt
@@MikeKaess Thank you sir! And please, call me Brad.
I saw this whole wave at Target two days ago. I picked up R2 (Dagobah), Imperial Tie Pilot (i dont have a Tie Pilot) and Luke (even tho i have the archive Luke, which is pretty similar, couldnt help myself). Passed on this Hoth Soldier and Lando ( i have the other Lando and just wasnt interested in the Soldier). Anyway, nice review Mike!
Crazy that wave 2 is in stores already! From what I understand Luke is almost completely different than the archive
@@MikeKaess This Luke is much more detailed than the archive one, for sure. I just meant similar in regard to the orange jumpsuit. This fig has a better face scan, the suit is very detailed as well with tubing actually coming in/out of it, etc. Im not an "in the box" collector, i have all of my black series figs displayed. But i think im actually going to keep these carded ones intact and displayed them hanging for a change.
Also you totally moved me from "I'm not sure" to literally hovering over the pre-order button
not even sorry!
Totally. I have never even considered buying a Rebel/Resistance Trooper before (Clones and Empire all the way) but the multiple options presented in this really make me want this one.
Great review as usual. Have you got a chance to check out the probe droid? Just got mine yesterday, can’t put it down. If so, will you be doing a review, on it soon? Curious to hear your thoughts.
Probe Droid is my next review! I wanted to get this one out first because it's newer.. and i like it better.
Interesting you got this so early. It’s not due out until August. I’ve got several on preorder myself to mix/match head looks as you pointed out. Gonna be a much sought after figure. Get it while you can as I suspect this one will sell out everywhere.
yeah, i have 2 on preorder from a different place, but i got notified that Dorkside had them unstuck to ship out, so I jumped on it. I hear BBTS has some in stock to ship right now too.
Really great what hasbro has done with the alternate face thing
yep! super great!
Awesome review Mike! I was thinking about ordering just one, but I think I'm gonna get 3, maybe 4, 5, 6... lol.
i'm so glad i ordered more than one!
So does that mean the head pops off at the lower neck and the upper neck too? (I was just curious for head swapping purposes)
Also can the hat fit on other figures or is it mostly pegged for just the Hoth Trooper head?
They probably can, but you may need to heat it up to do so. Every time i pull the head, they pop off at the shoulders, and the neck piece itself it really small to get a grip on to putt out of the skull part.
I never get more than 1 figure. I bought 4 of these and may get more because of how different you can make him look. Although one of my bearded faces came with some of the beard detail either missing, or it came off super easy.
Yes! This is a rare one that demand more than one figure be purchased
Hey guys, any recommendations on repairing black series joints? Spent a good amount on a Commander Wolffe recently and on both arms the plastic around the bicep/elbow joint is cracked and not fully connected making the arms pretty loose as a whole
no man, that sucks. I'm terrible when it comes to repairing stuff, i just buy new ones.
Great review, I can't wait to pick this figure up! In regard to the blaster pistol, it's such a weird missed opportunity by Hasbro. To be more accurate they should've included the DL-21 instead of the DH-17, which I expect would fit better in the holster. Plus they already made it for Dengar, so it's not like it would've required new tooling.
i like the DL-21 better too!
Must be a contender for best standard Black Series figure. Like you say Mike they should all come with multiple display options. Great review. BYE!
it's definitely a contender for best figure!
Swear I heard you say “Cobra compliant” instead of “Covoid compliant” when you put on the scarf. I must have GI Joe on the brain. Great review!
it's also Cobra compliant!
Beautiful! Thank you!
no problem!
Bearded face is the way to go! I have really been enjoying your reviews and I am a recent subscriber.
The bearded face is the best!
GREAT REVIEW!! It sounds like Hasbro got back to the glory of the Back Series wave 1. Cant wait to get mine. I hate you because you already have several and the rest of us have to wait another 3 months!! One gripe I see is that they used black elastic for the goggles. White would have been more accurate. Also, since Hoth Luke did not come with goggles ( not even sculpted on) does the trooper's goggles fit on him? Not having goggles for Luke kinda pissed me off at Hasbo. As a side note for troop builders. I have purchased a second Rebel Fleet Trooper and Death Star Trooper and switched their heads. They are not a perfect fit but they are passable if you don't want clones on your shelf.
check some sites! BBTS and Dorksidetoys both have preorders up for June or July I think. You could get it early! I'm not a fan of the black elastic for many reasons. Not matching is one, but i also feel like the elastic has a chance of stretching or breaking. But yeah, it does fit on Luke ok.
@@MikeKaess I'm on pre-order at two sites but both are saying July. I WANT IT NOWWWWW! (insert appropriate whiny tone). The elastic will eventually dry out but i dont see what else could they have used.
Great review. I knew I should have ordered more than 2.
i initially only ordered 2. I think 2 is fine. But now I'm getting 4, and I'm also fine with that.
Okay now I gotta get 3 or 4 I didn't realize he would be so versatile
right?! so many options!
Your review on theys has now twisted my arm ordered 2 😁
You’re gonna love it!
I want a Commander Rex Endor figure as well.
Me too!
What an awesome figure. Hasbro really went to bat for the fans on this one.
Agreed!
This has me excited for Zartan in their GI Joe Classifieds line!
me too!
Great review, I am going to pre order four of these guys.
twinsies!
This one has my vote for best fig 2020
It’s in my top 10 for sure.
I need three of them ASAP
i think BBTS has them in stock
Since you’ve recommended this and they listened, maybe recommend a Black Series Falcon HasLab project and see if they pull through. Now that you’ve got their ear, think big.
oh god. I'd be too afraid to because i'd have to buy it. And i dont want to afford it, and i have no idea where i would put it. I'd have to sleep in it.
I want a dozen of these.
I’m genuinely afraid I’ll end up with a dozen
Is there any difference between the carded one and the boxed one.
Nope
Wow Hasbro!!! They really did a fantastic job on this figure!|!
I think so too!
Hopefully my Amazon preorder comes soon, they took payment. I haven’t been this excited for a trooper since the mud trooper. I’m definitely picking up another one.
this is easily one of the best troopers in the whole line!
Hi Mr. Kaess! Great video!! I have a question for you: Where do you get your figures so early? I’m starting to collect The Black Series and Im in love with this figure. Thanks!!!
I just preorder them from websites when they go up. This one I got early because Dorkside Toys got it super early. I don't know why they got it so early. I hear BBTS has some in stock now.
Makes me wish they did the same with the fleet troopers now
me too!
Excellent one.Great 👍review.
Thank you!
Hasbro needs to release an Endor and Scariff rebel trooper
totally!
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Great review Mike! This seems more like the traditional long form reviews you used to do regularly. I like the production value on these and how deep you go with the reviews in this format. I have three of these figures on preorder from Entertainment Earth, can’t wait to receive them. Do you prefer Dorkside? I have always used EE so I guess I just have brand loyalty with them.
I've used all the major online stores to buy figures. Dorksidetoys is just sort of my go to now. Entertainment Earth is fine, but i find they're a little pricier than others.
hell yeah, I ordered two as well
nice!
My only complain is that the DH-17 and A280 doesn't have the power pack or the square that looks like the magazine.
Great review mike. Can’t wait to get this wave. But why can’t hasbro give us some female rebel troopers? That would be awesome
you know, i thought that too. I also think it would have been cool to have faces with different ethnicities. Just to add to the customization.
Which movie Bumblebee is standing beside your MP Ratchet?
Zeta Toys Pioneer. A very cool MPish scales (maybe too big for MP scale) Bumblebee from the movie. I love him!
How did you even find the Zartan face mask? I knew it was in the backpack and I still couldn't find the hatch.
they showed it off when they revealed the figure
@@MikeKaess Too bad they couldn't be arsed to 'show it off' on the packaging
Sorry I have to share...I laughed about those Maskless Stormtroopers. I know you meant faces not seen helmeted heads. It was funny though. Oh I also hope Endor Trooper has the Santa/Old Rex Trooper Head.
In my defense, words are hard sometimes!
Mike Kaess - True. I’m sure I would mis-speak often. My 11 year old points it out daily.
Badass.I cant wait for mine man i bought 3 :)
awesome!
Damn it now I need it didn’t want to get one but now I guess I’m gonna army build with a few
not even sorry! you're gonna love it
Wonder if the walmart Exclusive will be this same figure. Hope the walmart one comes with 2 other faces in it. Got 1 preordered and getting another.
this is the first i've heard of a walmart exclusive.
You just convinced me to pre-order ; )
You’re gonna love it
Fuck that's a good figure
YUP
Dorkside has em for pre-order but BBTS has them for right now! Woot! I just ordered two. I was pretty sure I'd get one at some point but your video gave me some serious SW FOMO and I had to get them NOOOOWWWW.
Dorkside HAD them in stock, but sold through them. BBTS is also out of stock of them now, and has preorder for June. This stuff goes by super fast!
This just shows that Hasbro can make great figures. Happy I ordered a few of these.
yup!
i have not got any figures outside the main boxed line yet, anniversary, archive etc, wonder if they will do this in the main line one day, definitely one i want
so far, every figure released in these bubbles has been released in the boxed line too. So i would say, definitely. And when it does, i'll buy another one then.
I was only going to get one of these max but now I'll get two.
the struggle is real!
@@MikeKaess ....and the struggle for shelf space. I only mostly collect original trilogy star wars black figures because of shelf space and nostalgia. I was collecting them back in the day although I didn't have my own money then. I was at the mercy of my parents.
Isn't this hoth soldier the same one that gave a briefing in Empire strikes back regarding Transports? 21 minutes into the movie? Looks like him.
Do you think you can pop on a Cassian Andor head on the Hoth soldier?
i've seen people do it, but its too much work for me to want to do. The Hoth Soldier's head pops off at the shoulder, not at the base of the skull.
@@MikeKaess Yeah.. "I know what you mean" no pun intended. 😂😂😂 I can't wait for the Endor version and would love a Battlefront Tatooine rebel soldier. 👍👍👍✌✌