I very much appreciate that Hot Toys doesn't use the same female body for all of their female characters like some companies do. I'm looking forward to getting Yelena for my collection. I don't see what the fuss is about the head sculpt, I don't judge figures until I have them in hand and nothing I've seen has disappointed me with this figure. I'm not even going to bother watching the vids complaining about her after the kerfuffle about Shang-Chi.
I think this figure looks outstanding! The head sculpting, paint, and outfit look fantastic. I suppose some people will complain about everything, regardless of what it is. Ya give them exactly what they want.... and they still complain! This figure was not on my radar. But it is now!
What’s wild is that the blogger photos are what sold me on this figure! I hadn’t ordered it until then. Super interesting to see how differently people view things.
Superb figure. Great new body. I can't express how much the head sculpt crazees take away from our overall enjoyment of a release. If something is really bad, it's pretty apparent to everyone who sees it. This looks very much like the actress. I'm really trying to be nice and not say negative things about the community, but sometimes they just need to stop crying. I really think its a case of a bunch of collectors with some kind of weird OCD head sculpt fetish. There's nothing to complain about. She's awesome. Great review!!!
I think it is a good figure. I think the issue with the head sculpture is mainly the sculpted hair which in the movie was more straggly, if you get my meaning and not as styled as on the figure. I think some people create controversies out of nothing and just get angry for the sake of being angry or having something negative to say. But this is a good figure and one that you have convinced me to get.
Great review, other Justin. I was worried that I'd made a mistake preordering Yelena but you've turned my apprehension into anticipation. Much appreciated.
Maybe just me but I’d definitely care to see your behind the scenes process for videos. I’m a camera nerd so resolution, gear, lighting are all up my alley. Maybe content for a short!
Another great review! However, special props for the improvement in screen and lighting, the image quality looks so crisp and oozes of high fidelity. I'm also interested in how you cracked the code... great job Justin!
Hello Justin, great presentation as always. For your Informationen, the pistol is a Glock 26, the standard weapon of SHIELD agents. HT use it for years. BW is also equipped with
I believe it’s a Glock 26. A very small model usually used for concealed carry. Obviously Glock has many model numbers of various sizes and round capacity….. but the dead giveaway is if the slide looks like a block it’s a Glock.
Another great detailed review! Thanks Justin! She is a must buy for me! My Black Widow collection wouldn't be complete without serious, but funny Yelena! I too loved this character in the BW movie and in the Hawkeye series. I hope Marvel will continue to use this character in the future!
Hottoys issued double joint articulation on this one..but on the armorer..and bo katan...single articulation on both arms and knees being more important figures😢
Can’t wait to get mine! As a side note: I totally would have been interested in knowing how you managed to film the white figure on the white background!
Just wanted to add, I’m not sure why they include the spring-loaded slide mechanism. It would actually be better if it were left out. That way you could display a pistol with a locked open chamber as if they had run out of ammo. There’s no point of having an actuating slide when it’s sitting in your display. Ha ha ha!
The headset is so weird for an accessory because Natasha doesn’t come with one, I’m surprised they didn’t pick the rocket launcher from the helicopter or the mind control antidote gas, but can’t wait for mine to ship. Also hope they do her rooftop ambush suit from Hawkeye, with night vision mask too
Great video mate, the head sculpt looks good to me it will definitely be my next purchase in the near future. Thanks for sharing your opinion on this one. 👍
I enjoyed her character in the BW movie and her cameos in Hawkeye tv show, but I need to see her in future movies…..I hope those who want her enjoy the figure
I think this figure looks really good and since I’m getting Kate Bishop I’d like to add her to my collection too. Although, I do think Sideshow will put her on sale. I FOMO bought Black Widow with the Taskmaster shield because it was on waitlist but then it went in stock with use of promo codes. Wish I waited.
I was waiting for this review! Yeah it's a little weird - the likeness is there and not there for me but definitely good enough for me to feel comfortable purchasing it. Thanks for the review! I kinda want to give the vest to Scarlett's White Widow 🤔
I love the fact that Hot Toys used a new body for Yelena. I am looking forward to having this figure in my collection because I think that the fabric material will make it last longer compared to figures with pleathery material. That being said, I have been displaying my Hot Toys Angelica figure for several years now and her pleather boots still look like new to me.
Looks great to me, and what has changed for the head sculpt? An update to the actual sculpt? Paint scheme? Distortion in the final product due to heat/warping/shrinking etc? Also, carn mate, what's the secret? Polarising? Different lighting setup, levels in post? Carn mate, spill it!! 😄
Another “controversial” head sculpt that looks ten time better in hand than in the blogger pics. Idk why we all overreact before seeing in hand videos and images.
Correct me if I’m wrong but she’s not really reading as blonde. I’m the movie she’s very blonde with a dark shadow root and I’m not getting that from this, her hair looks like an all over dirty blonde/mousy brown. However this isn’t a deal breaker and I’m super excited to get mine! Just a thought
The actual actress is "bobbleheaded" she has a tiny body and a "normal" head/super thin neck. I think the body/head proportions are perfect - between the two also.
I have an idea for the channel: guess the hot toys packaging ! Would be pretty fun to guess what figure is what based on the placement of the accessories and bases.
I think the reason the head looks kinda off is the overly neutral expression. It’s like very expressionless so I think that in my mind makes it look kinda off
Got my figure delivered from USA, big bad toy store all the way to uk. Wow, I’m really glad I did. This review helped give me the confidence I was ordering a quality figure. The swap out ability of her hands and her weapons is comfortable and brilliant. Her face is on point too, looks exactly like, Florence Pugh. Big win. Third figure in my 1/6 scale collection, alongside, Eric Draven crow by hot toys, and Rorschach aka Herman by Soo Soo toys. She scales really well with them.
just out of curiosity though Justin, even though her body is different than the bw snow suit. Does her head still fit on that body? I really wanted to have Yelena wear bw's snow suit. Just wondering if that's even possible
😄 I got the joke, but I like the red in the nose and cheeks - she's meant to be cold! Not all powdered up or perfect concealer in battle and stuff. Just my 2c!
@@JustinsCollection…I got that, I guess I didn’t understand the source of it, like…the eyes r wonky, the face is 2 wide, the nose is wrong, etc…like a specific, that’s all!
The figure is great but what throws me off just by looking at it is her skin complexion and her head is kinda push back making her neck non existent??? And her hair like I get it she had that for almost half of the movie but I do hope hot toys would include her hair in a ponytail.
It’s a great figure however the head sculpt is a huge miss. You are being too kind. I agree with you probably about 98% of the time. I’m not angry about it. She is my favorite character from the movie as well. The head sculpt is just not there. Great video as usual. Thanks Justin.
I dont really like the expression on the face, seeing how theres only one I would prefer one with a slight smerk or something that represents her character because I dont think she was ever like this in the film
On the plus side after buying it last year it's finally here! Like my Winter Soldier Widow have an arm that's intent on popping out but as someone that's not bought many hot toys I guess that's just a thing they do.
I very much appreciate that Hot Toys doesn't use the same female body for all of their female characters like some companies do. I'm looking forward to getting Yelena for my collection. I don't see what the fuss is about the head sculpt, I don't judge figures until I have them in hand and nothing I've seen has disappointed me with this figure. I'm not even going to bother watching the vids complaining about her after the kerfuffle about Shang-Chi.
Agreed I think they did a great job with her!
@@JustinsCollection Please don't heart my comment
@@superwoody62 Why not? Or are you using reverse psychology?
Her head sculp is spot on.
I’m a Florence fan, so this is a future buy for sure
I love it!
did you bought it, liar?
"What's that? You don't care? Sounds about right!" Lmao hahahahahaha hilarious
Haha legit
I think this figure looks outstanding! The head sculpting, paint, and outfit look fantastic.
I suppose some people will complain about everything, regardless of what it is. Ya give them exactly what they want.... and they still complain!
This figure was not on my radar. But it is now!
Agreed!
What’s wild is that the blogger photos are what sold me on this figure! I hadn’t ordered it until then. Super interesting to see how differently people view things.
Oh awesome! We all see things differently after all!
I've been waiting for this one buddy😎👌
Nice!
Superb figure. Great new body. I can't express how much the head sculpt crazees take away from our overall enjoyment of a release. If something is really bad, it's pretty apparent to everyone who sees it. This looks very much like the actress. I'm really trying to be nice and not say negative things about the community, but sometimes they just need to stop crying. I really think its a case of a bunch of collectors with some kind of weird OCD head sculpt fetish. There's nothing to complain about. She's awesome. Great review!!!
You're not wrong!
Thank you for the video! The magnetic vest is brilliant. Can't wait to display mine next to Taskmaster and black suit Black Widow!
My pleasure!
Nice. I cannot wait to get mine. I am totally displaying her with Natasha, Hawkeye, and the Winter Soldier.
Noice!
I think it is a good figure. I think the issue with the head sculpture is mainly the sculpted hair which in the movie was more straggly, if you get my meaning and not as styled as on the figure. I think some people create controversies out of nothing and just get angry for the sake of being angry or having something negative to say. But this is a good figure and one that you have convinced me to get.
Not an issue for me
Great review, other Justin. I was worried that I'd made a mistake preordering Yelena but you've turned my apprehension into anticipation. Much appreciated.
She is great!
Maybe just me but I’d definitely care to see your behind the scenes process for videos. I’m a camera nerd so resolution, gear, lighting are all up my alley. Maybe content for a short!
Can do!
Another great review! However, special props for the improvement in screen and lighting, the image quality looks so crisp and oozes of high fidelity. I'm also interested in how you cracked the code... great job Justin!
Thank you so much! I'm always trying to improve where I can!
Great review! And that last pose is killer. Definitely stealing that one.
Thank you so much!
I care! The White outfit against the white background looks perfect! Excellent job! 😃
Thank you so much! It took me ages to master!
An official Red Guardian from Hot Toys with both white suit version of the Widow characters would be sensational upon display. Keep up the great work.
Yes!
Hello Justin, great presentation as always. For your Informationen, the pistol is a Glock 26, the standard weapon of SHIELD agents. HT use it for years. BW is also equipped with
Nice!
I believe it’s a Glock 26. A very small model usually used for concealed carry. Obviously Glock has many model numbers of various sizes and round capacity….. but the dead giveaway is if the slide looks like a block it’s a Glock.
Good to know!
You are right. GLOCK 26. The standard weapon from SHIELD
Another great detailed review! Thanks Justin! She is a must buy for me! My Black Widow collection wouldn't be complete without serious, but funny Yelena! I too loved this character in the BW movie and in the Hawkeye series. I hope Marvel will continue to use this character in the future!
My pleasure!
Hottoys issued double joint articulation on this one..but on the armorer..and bo katan...single articulation on both arms and knees being more important figures😢
Yeah odd
I actually really like the head sculpt
Me too!
Good job cracking the code!
Thank you!
Can’t wait to get mine! As a side note: I totally would have been interested in knowing how you managed to film the white figure on the white background!
Nice! That is a secret for now!
Just wanted to add, I’m not sure why they include the spring-loaded slide mechanism. It would actually be better if it were left out. That way you could display a pistol with a locked open chamber as if they had run out of ammo. There’s no point of having an actuating slide when it’s sitting in your display. Ha ha ha!
True!
I.....I wanted to know how you balanced the light in the background...😒
Haha that sir is a trade secret! It took me years to master!
nice and quality video again keep it up Justine..
Thank you, it is Justin though, no e
@@JustinsCollection sorry justin jist a typo hahaha..
Looks amazing
Agreed!
Great looking figure!
She is!
I really want this now but I feel like the price is going to drop drastically.
Oh
The headset is so weird for an accessory because Natasha doesn’t come with one, I’m surprised they didn’t pick the rocket launcher from the helicopter or the mind control antidote gas, but can’t wait for mine to ship. Also hope they do her rooftop ambush suit from Hawkeye, with night vision mask too
True
Great video mate,
the head sculpt looks good to me it will definitely be my next purchase in the near future.
Thanks for sharing your opinion on this one. 👍
Thank's Nick!
I enjoyed her character in the BW movie and her cameos in Hawkeye tv show, but I need to see her in future movies…..I hope those who want her enjoy the figure
Can't wait to see her again!
I think this figure looks really good and since I’m getting Kate Bishop I’d like to add her to my collection too. Although, I do think Sideshow will put her on sale. I FOMO bought Black Widow with the Taskmaster shield because it was on waitlist but then it went in stock with use of promo codes. Wish I waited.
Yes they will look great together!
That gun is a Glock 26 which is a 9x19mm parabellum pistol. Probably Gen 4 (it has finger grooves on the grip).
Nice
I was waiting for this review! Yeah it's a little weird - the likeness is there and not there for me but definitely good enough for me to feel comfortable purchasing it. Thanks for the review! I kinda want to give the vest to Scarlett's White Widow 🤔
Fair enough
I think I’ll get her. Thanks buddy.
My pleasure!
Im actually curious as to how you cracked the code with the white background, any input?
That is a trade secret!
I love the fact that Hot Toys used a new body for Yelena. I am looking forward to having this figure in my collection because I think that the fabric material will make it last longer compared to figures with pleathery material. That being said, I have been displaying my Hot Toys Angelica figure for several years now and her pleather boots still look like new to me.
Agreed!
I would love to get one of these figures but I would never be able to afford the cost.
Damn!
Looks great to me, and what has changed for the head sculpt? An update to the actual sculpt? Paint scheme? Distortion in the final product due to heat/warping/shrinking etc? Also, carn mate, what's the secret? Polarising? Different lighting setup, levels in post? Carn mate, spill it!! 😄
Not sure honestly! I really like how it turned out! That is a trade secret haha
@@JustinsCollection Hooray! *And* boo!! 😄
Another awesome video, will you ever review some model kits like GUNDAM Justin?
Maybe one day!
that gun do be looking like a glock 17
can't tell because of the small size but it definitely is some variant of the glock
Good to know
Another “controversial” head sculpt that looks ten time better in hand than in the blogger pics. Idk why we all overreact before seeing in hand videos and images.
I love it personally
@@JustinsCollection same I think the neutral expression looks amazing on her
do you have the sh figuarts deadpool? I just picked him up today he's neat but he doesnt come with guns
I do not unfortunately
She is definitely Celebrity Chef's kiss..
She is!
I'm really loving this figure. Is her neck hollow enough that you might be able to stuff/pad it a little to bulk it out a tad?
Maybe!
Correct me if I’m wrong but she’s not really reading as blonde. I’m the movie she’s very blonde with a dark shadow root and I’m not getting that from this, her hair looks like an all over dirty blonde/mousy brown. However this isn’t a deal breaker and I’m super excited to get mine! Just a thought
Oh in person she comes across blonde
Awesome! I’m even more excited
Great review. But where's 2.0 black panther figure & The 2.0 Ironman mk 3 figure ?
No idea, they need to come out first
Exactly let's go.
The actual actress is "bobbleheaded" she has a tiny body and a "normal" head/super thin neck. I think the body/head proportions are perfect - between the two also.
Oh ok
you bro how do you protect simili and leather stuff of fig
What is ‘simili’?
I have an idea for the channel: guess the hot toys packaging ! Would be pretty fun to guess what figure is what based on the placement of the accessories and bases.
Oh neat
I don’t Remember if Yelena wear that outfit in Hawkeye could you check if she wore this in Hawkeye ones?
She wore a black suit
I think the reason the head looks kinda off is the overly neutral expression. It’s like very expressionless so I think that in my mind makes it look kinda off
Fair enough
I just realised that black widow has green lantern logo
Lol
Indeed
I think hot toys should have added the nerve gas tubes. Or the big gun she fires from the helicopter.
True!
Got my figure delivered from USA, big bad toy store all the way to uk.
Wow, I’m really glad I did.
This review helped give me the confidence I was ordering a quality figure.
The swap out ability of her hands and her weapons is comfortable and brilliant.
Her face is on point too, looks exactly like, Florence Pugh.
Big win.
Third figure in my 1/6 scale collection, alongside, Eric Draven crow by hot toys, and Rorschach aka Herman by Soo Soo toys.
She scales really well with them.
Awesome! I absolutely love this figure!
good but the prototype was better, specially the hair
It always is
just out of curiosity though Justin, even though her body is different than the bw snow suit. Does her head still fit on that body? I really wanted to have Yelena wear bw's snow suit. Just wondering if that's even possible
It should, I haven't tired it though
@Justin's Collection thanks Justin. I'll have to try to buy some loose parts and try it myself
Pre order cancelled. Very dissapointed
Glad I could help either way!
The head sculpt is fine, but it seems like she has oily skin. She should powder her nose. Jajaja
I love it personally
😄 I got the joke, but I like the red in the nose and cheeks - she's meant to be cold! Not all powdered up or perfect concealer in battle and stuff. Just my 2c!
That’s a Glock 26, sub compact 👍🏽
Nice!
Maybe a glock 26?
Nice
Wut was the actual controversy about the head sculpt…it was never explained!
People hated it, I thought I got that across
@@JustinsCollection…I got that, I guess I didn’t understand the source of it, like…the eyes r wonky, the face is 2 wide, the nose is wrong, etc…like a specific, that’s all!
I agree that the head sculpt works but I also see a likeness to Rhonda Rousey too 😂
Yeah not for me
She is coming home…..
Nice!
That is a glock 26
Dope
Third party companies are pulling me away from hot toys more & more...
example...1/6
Rogue
Starlight
Claire Redfield
Hbo tlou Joel & Ellie
ect ect....
I agree!
Looks like a Glock43 or a Glock 26 Gen3 9mm pistol
Nice!
The proportion of the body is not like Florence Pugh which is more stocky build.
Oh ok
Damn I just realized, the widows are hourglasses wearing hourglasses😏
Lol
Gun is Glock 26
Glock's 9mm sub compact class.
Congrats on figuring out the white on white! 😊
Nice!
neat
Thanks
@@JustinsCollection anytime
The gun looks like a Glock 43
Oh nice
The figure is great but what throws me off just by looking at it is her skin complexion and her head is kinda push back making her neck non existent??? And her hair like I get it she had that for almost half of the movie but I do hope hot toys would include her hair in a ponytail.
Oh ok
The gun looks a bit like a rhino pistol.
Oh ok
It’s a great figure however the head sculpt is a huge miss. You are being too kind. I agree with you probably about 98% of the time. I’m not angry about it. She is my favorite character from the movie as well. The head sculpt is just not there.
Great video as usual. Thanks Justin.
What specifically do you think is inaccurate/not there? You said huge miss! Just interested as you went so hard.
*in my opinion. I'm giving you my feedback in hand, you see it in hand and come to the same conclusion that's fair
I dont really like the expression on the face, seeing how theres only one I would prefer one with a slight smerk or something that represents her character because I dont think she was ever like this in the film
Agreed its kinda funky
The headsclupt is okay but it looks more like Rhonda rousy
No chance imo
Just spent ages trying to fit that head on. No joy. Might need to borrow a hairdryer!!
On the plus side after buying it last year it's finally here! Like my Winter Soldier Widow have an arm that's intent on popping out but as someone that's not bought many hot toys I guess that's just a thing they do.
Oh no!