Hot Toys CW 501st Battalion Deluxe Clone Trooper

[jediknight49]

Another announcement on HT Facebook page and it's a clone trooper from the cartoon.

Decent upgrade on the old Sideshow version.

Also available as a standard edition without the different phase helmets

 

[Sergiu]

 

[StormRider]

MIght get this even though I have the SS version...

 

[Joe_B]

Very nicely done!

 

[SpecialOpsUnit]

These look so much better then the Sideshow ones from a few years back.

 

[TK_842]

Can't say they look any better to my eyes compared to the versions Sideshow released at the later stage of their 1/6 Star Wars line. Interested to see how they'll feel in hand though. I guess recent improvement in bodies, articulation and paint application will make those superior. We'll see how far superior they are in a year or so. Likely going for a couple of the DX version to flank our heroes.

 

[SpecialOpsUnit]

Both versions are up

Deluxe $250

501st Battalion Clone Trooper (Deluxe) Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys

The 501st Battalion Clone Trooper (Deluxe) Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys is available at Sideshow.com for fans of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

www.sideshow.com

Regular $220

501st Battalion Clone Trooper Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys

The 501st Battalion Clone Trooper Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys is available at Sideshow.com for fans of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

www.sideshow.com

Went ahead with the deluxe because I have no self control.

 

[grendel_prime]

I pre-ordered one of each. I plan on putting the deluxe's Phase 1 clone head on the standard I think. Love me some clones!

 

[Jack_Victory]

Grabbed the deluxe for the options since I already have the original SSC version, which I still like. Will probably pair with Ahsoka.

 

[darthgordon]

I really like the Ashoka painted trooper helmet

 

[TK_842]

Ordered a couple and will likely display at least one with that 332nd company helmet paint scheme.

 

[dsuspense]

Ahsokas troopers have an awesome paint scheme.
Even the regular version comes with great weapons and accessories.
Ordered the Deluxe for the orange helmet, and will get another one for the blue helmet.

 

[j30spiff]

I’m leaning heavily on placing an order for this figure. How long is the pre-order window normally open?

 

[SpecialOpsUnit]

I’m leaning heavily on placing an order for this figure. How long is the pre-order window normally open?

Up until it ships.

So you have plenty of time.

 

[TK_842]

Very hard to tell. Really depends on how popular the figure is and where you intend to order. Most Hong-Kong places are pre sold-out.

I don't know about US etailers but it's always good to PO as soon as possible when you are targeting a figure. The more you wait, the more you rune the risk of missing out.

Then, you'll always have a chance to get the figure on Ebay when it's released but you'll likely have to pay a premium for it.

Finally, there's Sideshow where you can eventually have a buying option up to the actual release date... but there's a risk it goes to waitlist status.

 

[j30spiff]

I did the pre-order, but now I'm already thinking I may want a 2nd. There are at least 3 others that I'm contemplating. We'll see what happens. Thanks for the inputs.

 

[MyenShi]

Had to go back a few pages but here we are.

Surprised to see this releasing in Hong Kong shortly. Sideshow has it slated for close to the end of the year. Wonder if it will be moved up.

Still likely a few months out for a US release, if not longer. Really odd to see other figures delayed and this out early, though.

 

[TK_842]

With all the figures backed up on Hot Toys release planning, i must say i was expecting some shuffling around. I believe we can expect figures not including head sculpts to move up in the queue in the coming months.

 

[SpecialOpsUnit]

With all the figures backed up on Hot Toys release planning, i must say i was expecting some shuffling around. I believe we can expect figures not including head sculpts to move up in the queue in the coming months.

My thoughts too, this was an easier release for them to push up a bit over head sculpts and such.

Assume we'll see the Coruscant Guard pushed up as well.

Production photos look great, look forward to seeing him...in August/September.

 

[jediknight49]

I've just ordered the regular version from a seller I use in Hong Kong.
Thought about the deluxe but I won't ever display him with the orange helmet or big boy gun so thought I'd go regular.

 

[TK_842]

My thoughts too, this was an easier release for them to push up a bit over head sculpts and such.

Assume we'll see the Coruscant Guard pushed up as well.

Production photos look great, look forward to seeing him...in August/September.

Coruscant guard but also Death Watch Mando or Transport Trooper are likely candidates to be out way before their initial ETA.

I've just ordered the regular version from a seller I use in Hong Kong.
Thought about the deluxe but I won't ever display him with the orange helmet or big boy gun so thought I'd go regular.

I have two Dx on PO at KGH and TBA in HK. Already having a couple 501st Dx from Sideshow, i will likely use those extra accessories one way or another.Later wave means i'll have around 8 weeks to prepare the funds.

 

[Clone67]

Here is a Youtube vid of the figure itself and it looks amazing

 

[JediTy]

Really nice Deluxe figure with excellent paint apps. Though, I kind of thought the phase 1 helmet looked a little too large in the initial photos. The youtube video mentions that as well in the review. Not a deal breaker by any means, so I'm probably picking this one up to eventually team with Rex.

 

[Mechleader]

Got the email from SS..coming between now and August.

 

[SpecialOpsUnit]

Got the email from SS..coming between now and August.

Same, hoping for next week lol.

 

[Clone67]

Oh boy..I was hoping it would release later for my budget. Guess I will be broke and have them fulfilled!

 

[SpecialOpsUnit]

I'm being charged for shipping on Friday for my 501st deluxe, just got the warehouse e-mail

 

[MyenShi]

I'm being charged for shipping on Friday for my 501st deluxe, just got the warehouse e-mail

Congrats for getting the notice for the 501st Battlalion Trooper™. Look forward to getting mine as well.

I wonder if they’ll make replacement nameplates like when some ROTJ TKs got shipped with the Sith Trooper plaque.

Luckily only one of six Stormtroopers had the wrong nameplate and Sideshow sent a replacement.

If you get the misspelled one, you may want to ask to see if they have anything in the works to fix it for you.

 

[Halomite]

Got my shipping notice, should be here next Tuesday!

 

[SpecialOpsUnit]

Got my shipping notice, should be here next Tuesday!

Congrats!

Same, but will be here Thursday.

I still have a non-deluxe that will probably end up shipping in Sideshow's next batch.

 

[SpecialOpsUnit]

Got him this afternoon.

The pictures and videos don't give him justice, its a pretty spectacular figure and it makes the Sideshow 501st Deluxe from 2014 look like a cheap Hasbro figure. Sometime this weekend, I'll snap a photo of him next to the Sideshow one.

My only problem is that Sideshow didn't send me both my figures at the same time lol.

 

[TK_842]

Mine left HK today. Should have him in hand in a week or so. Also interested to display him along both Sideshow versions.

 

[TK_842]

501st landed home this morning. icing on the cake, nameplate corrected from "Battlalion" to "Battalion"

 

[TK_842]

Fully unboxed that 501st and brought Sideshow v.1 and v.2 to the table for a group shot.



Now i have it in hands, there's no denying Hot Toys dropped the ball with that helmet. I can't see a proper HS fitting into that bucket.

Also, when setting him up, i quickly noticed right elbow joint was defective as it was limited to a 90° bent. First thought i'd have to get in touch with TBA for a replacement but managed to solve the issue with some effort.

 

[SpecialOpsUnit]

I prefer the HT helmet over the last 2 SS ones, yeah it might come off a bit small but the entire figure is such a huge upgrade compared to the Sideshow ones, where they can barely stand, have no neck and their armor is sliding all over the place.

 

[TK_842]

HT certainly put a top notch upgrade on the market. Jut a bit disappointed it won't blend nicely with my older troopers.

 

[SpecialOpsUnit]

HT certainly put a top notch upgrade on the market. Jut a bit disappointed it won't blend nicely with my older troopers.

Agreed, the HT and Sideshow troopers just don't look great next to one another, at least for the 501st ones.

The plain white ones seem alright so far but the blue is so different for both of the 501st ones.

 

[Mechleader]

Got my notice from SS. It will be shipping next week!

 

[SpecialOpsUnit]

Same, my 2nd one is coming as well.

 

[MEANS]

501st landed home this morning. icing on the cake, nameplate corrected from "Battlalion" to "Battalion"

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So what's the deal with this? Is it just a running change? I did not know about this and mine is misspelled.