Glad to have a proper army building 2-pack! Wish the droid had _a bit_ more paint but it should be fine. I'm just gonna apply a wash and/or panel line it. Luckily, I have the stuff for that already, so I don't have to buy anything. Wish the discount for the 2-pack was nicer (here in Australia, you're basically just buying two figures), but at least it's easy to get.
A little more paint would have definitely been nice, I agree. I’m just glad I already planned on customizing these so it won’t be a huge deal. I’m going to turn the B1s into the blue and red ranks that we don’t have in the line. Thanks for watching! -Nate
Great review Nate, just got these guys in hand. Love sets like this because it’s how I can justify army building without buying multiple of the same figure: it’s technically a new release lol! The B1 does look plain without any paint, but I kinda dig it. Like you said, right off the factory. As for the clone, I much prefer the painted chest armor and matte face without the 5’o clock shadow of this one, but the helmet of the other, so I’ll be swapping helmets to get the best of both worlds.
I have something to admit!! 😮😮 I've just watched "The Pants Menage" after the furore of hearing everyone going to the cinema again to see it... I don't think I've seen it in maybe 15-20 years since being bitterly disappointed by it upon it's original release 25 years ago, and I really enjoyed it!! 😮😮 You could knock me down with a feather duster!! I'm genuinely surprised by this turn of events...
Indeed David, much anger in you, like your ex-wife. But not enough time have I, to open that can of worms. 🐛🪱 Many minds have been changed concerning the prequels. Too late this has happened for now Kathleen Kennedy the newest Sith Lord, has dominion over the Star Wars media. Many in their ignorance and anger turned on Master George Lucas, betrayed he felt. So moved on he did, and the precious Star Wars was sold to the Evil Corporation called Disney. Once, long ago the Disney corporation, a better place it was. Boys were boys and girls were girls, happiness and families were priorities. Now, a dead husk is all that remains. The Evil is everywhere at the house of Disney. When you look at a princess and you see his mustache, evil is all that remains, question it do not.
@@theperceptor9287 That had me rolling about laughing!! Yes! When the "Princesses" are hairier-faced than I, we truly do have an existential problem!!
@@DavidEdge69 It truly is the cave that Yoda sent Luke into and he faced his own internal evil. "That place is strong with the Dark Side. Into it you must go."(Disney) "Your weapons, you will definitely need them !"
I definitely should have passed on this one. Got it because I wanted the clone and droid, but annoyed because I didn't realise they're meant to be army builders and the B1 is such a pain in the ass to stand up and pose. It's very flimsy, so the tiniest tap will send it sprawling. Not very thrilled.
My idea David is a Battle Droid with a Smiley Face 😊. This is the Droid in charge of "Droid Resources" Helping droids to achieve a better life of servitude.
I only have the Geonosis B1, so I’m definitely getting this for that standard version, which is surprisingly hard to find now. And no harm having another Phase II on that sweet new body mold.
Surprised nobody pointed out that the clone trooper in the 2 pack has a 2020 helmet and a 2023 body. You can see it best at 3:35 in the video. Compare it with the galaxy box 187th clone.
I actually think it’s a new sculpt and not actually the 2020 or the original 2023. There are very subtle differences between them. The purple 187th, 332nd and this 2 pack one all have this new helmet. Thanks for watching! -Nate
Great review of a great set! After getting this pack and seeing Phantom Menace in theaters over the weekend, this version of the B1 seems closer in appearance to how they show up in that movie in both color and wear.
Hello Nate thanks for sharing your thoughts on this new black series troop builder set. I've got this set on preorder, just waiting for them to show up. Looks like some shineys just showed up. I can't wait for the Stormtrooper Rebel Fleet Trooper troop buildup pack coming out later. And I hope Hasbro will continue to make Star Wars Black Series troops. Thanks for the review Nate I appreciate it. Take care of yourself and I enjoyed the Sunday stream, it was very entertaining. Tom
Tom! I loved Sunday's stream. Best in a long time. I've pretty much given up following the live chat, due to numbers now, so I watch on my TV and scribble a comment every once in a while.
These multiple-character streams should definitely be done more often!! Brilliant to hear/see people that I chat to on the interweb live, or only 'know' from some sort of weird yt name... More please!! ❤
I honestly prefer the thicker brow as it makes it look less like a cartoon and more like the live action version. I just wish they’d stick to an aesthetic instead of blending the two.
Did you ever customize? I'm interested to know what exactly you would do. Just got the pack myself and think I'd at least like to customize the Battle Droid. Worried about overdoing it with blackwashing though. Not sure what other touches I could add either. Nice video!
I did end up painting a B1 in the security color scheme. It was pretty easy and took all of an hour. When it comes to a wash though just keep in mind as long as it’s wet you can just wipe it off with a paper towel or something if you feel like it’s too much. My advice is to practice on some figures you don’t care about to get the hang of it. -Nate
I'm not happy with the distribution of these 2-pacs...😢 There was a time when ootb would review stuff and I would jeer and throw electronic rotten tomatoes at you and shout "I've had this shit so long it's gone yellow in the sunlight!" or "I've had this shit so long I've had to dust it twice... and I only dust once every 2 years!!" 😅😅😅 To be honest, I much preferred that!! 😂
@@OutOfTheBasement It's OUTRAGEOUS J!!! An affront to Englandlandlandshire's dignity! I demand those container ships dock on the Welsh coast (nearest me) FIRST!!
I'm sorry that you weren't invited to Boston's Tea Party from a couple of centuries ago David. I don't think you would have liked the tea that was served, it tasted a bit salty. You honestly didn't miss anything.
@@theperceptor9287 Tom! The salt runs strongly in the distribution wars!! Finally got my Arse-soaker and phase1 2-pacs today, a month later than America! I'm currently consulting Lionel Hutz, the Simpson's Show lawyer to demand distribution action!! Hope you are both well my Friend.
@@DavidEdge69 Isn't Lionel Hutz the guy who sued the franchise Never Ending Story for ending after 3 movies ? Of course nobody cared about that series after the third movie anyways. Of course in this day of Hollywood being too scared to do something new, I'm sure someone is dusting that series off getting ready for another Hollywood flop. LoL 🤣
I won't be able to partake in this pack for a while yet but i am sooooo happy we finally have one. Long overdue and incredibly welcome. Edit: nevermind, clean B-1, i need that asap (Republic Commando vs Super Battle Droid next?)
I don’t get what the problem is with the five o’clock shadow.. aren’t clones free to style themselves to their personal preference? Also, if you’re out on a missions for days or weeks at a time, are clones realistically getting clean shaven everyday?
Its a shame the BD looks like its just rolled out of a factory and not weathered 😢 same with the clone but it still looks like a great double pack. Top review sir
It's a box flap reveal!!! Nice!!! Throw away Natey? THROW AWAY!!?? I haven't thrown a scrap of BS packaging away in over 9 years!!! 😅 I have literally kept the little paper sachets that contained accessories in the pfp!! Long live my cardboard carcasses!!
@@DavidEdge69 David if you want your collection to hold value, you'd have to keep them sealed in packaging to have the mostly value they can. I've been rebicycling my packages for over half a year, of course I still have at least 70% of my figures still in original boxes because I need to make room and organize my collection. This might take another 10 years especially because I keep buying new figures I want.
@@DavidEdge69 My open boxes were thrown out during my back room half hearted cleansing.(Recycled) So mine are forever loose, never to know the security of being boxed again.
I love this idea of an army building 2-Pack, especially how hard B1 is to get!
True! It’s nice to have them available again. Thanks for watching Cody! -Nate
Glad to have a proper army building 2-pack! Wish the droid had _a bit_ more paint but it should be fine. I'm just gonna apply a wash and/or panel line it. Luckily, I have the stuff for that already, so I don't have to buy anything. Wish the discount for the 2-pack was nicer (here in Australia, you're basically just buying two figures), but at least it's easy to get.
A little more paint would have definitely been nice, I agree. I’m just glad I already planned on customizing these so it won’t be a huge deal. I’m going to turn the B1s into the blue and red ranks that we don’t have in the line. Thanks for watching! -Nate
"Cosplay as a Hobo!" Best part of this video, my bro, haha
It always has reminded me of a little kid dressed up for Halloween. I’m glad they ditched it. Thanks for watching brother! -Nate
Great review as always.
On a sidenote, the 25 year old Phantom Menace was number two at the box office this weekend!
Star Wars forever!
We saw it in theaters yesterday! Epic. -Justin
Great review Nate, just got these guys in hand. Love sets like this because it’s how I can justify army building without buying multiple of the same figure: it’s technically a new release lol! The B1 does look plain without any paint, but I kinda dig it. Like you said, right off the factory. As for the clone, I much prefer the painted chest armor and matte face without the 5’o clock shadow of this one, but the helmet of the other, so I’ll be swapping helmets to get the best of both worlds.
Yeaaaaah I love your mental gymnastics to justify army-building, lol! Love it. IT'S A NEW RELEASE! THIS ONE'S DIFFERENT! -Justin
@@OutOfTheBasement lmaoo hey, it at least limits the money I spend doing it! 😜
“Looks like we got a couple of ‘shinys’ here commander”
Thanks for watching! -Nate
I have something to admit!! 😮😮 I've just watched "The Pants Menage" after the furore of hearing everyone going to the cinema again to see it... I don't think I've seen it in maybe 15-20 years since being bitterly disappointed by it upon it's original release 25 years ago, and I really enjoyed it!! 😮😮 You could knock me down with a feather duster!! I'm genuinely surprised by this turn of events...
Indeed David, much anger in you, like your ex-wife. But not enough time have I, to open that can of worms. 🐛🪱
Many minds have been changed concerning the prequels. Too late this has happened for now Kathleen Kennedy the newest Sith Lord, has dominion over the Star Wars media.
Many in their ignorance and anger turned on Master George Lucas, betrayed he felt. So moved on he did, and the precious Star Wars was sold to the Evil Corporation called Disney.
Once, long ago the Disney corporation, a better place it was. Boys were boys and girls were girls, happiness and families were priorities. Now, a dead husk is all that remains. The Evil is everywhere at the house of Disney. When you look at a princess and you see his mustache, evil is all that remains, question it do not.
MEESA CALLED JAR JAR BINKS!
@@theperceptor9287 That had me rolling about laughing!! Yes! When the "Princesses" are hairier-faced than I, we truly do have an existential problem!!
@@DavidEdge69 It truly is the cave that Yoda sent Luke into and he faced his own internal evil. "That place is strong with the Dark Side. Into it you must go."(Disney)
"Your weapons, you will definitely need them !"
I definitely should have passed on this one. Got it because I wanted the clone and droid, but annoyed because I didn't realise they're meant to be army builders and the B1 is such a pain in the ass to stand up and pose. It's very flimsy, so the tiniest tap will send it sprawling. Not very thrilled.
That's weird, I haven't had a problem with any of my B1s. Sorry that has happened to you! -Justin
now we can build 2 armies in 1
Truth! -Justin
Great review and comparison. Would definitely like to see the process you use to customize these figures.
Thanks! Maybe he will. -Justin
I'm absolutely loving this!! Top comparison Natey!! Will get as many of these as is possible.
Dave's bright idea!! They could put a sticker/transfer sheet in for different B1 ranks!! 😮😮 I want paying for that idea!!
Appreciate you, David! -Justin
My idea David is a Battle Droid with a Smiley Face 😊. This is the Droid in charge of "Droid Resources" Helping droids to achieve a better life of servitude.
@@theperceptor9287That's a top idea!
@@DavidEdge69 I thought it was a good idea. That way the battle droids will feel better as they are blown into a million particles.
I only have the Geonosis B1, so I’m definitely getting this for that standard version, which is surprisingly hard to find now. And no harm having another Phase II on that sweet new body mold.
Totally agreed! Hopefully you can get this set. -Justin
Surprised nobody pointed out that the clone trooper in the 2 pack has a 2020 helmet and a 2023 body. You can see it best at 3:35 in the video. Compare it with the galaxy box 187th clone.
I actually think it’s a new sculpt and not actually the 2020 or the original 2023. There are very subtle differences between them. The purple 187th, 332nd and this 2 pack one all have this new helmet. Thanks for watching! -Nate
@@OutOfTheBasement I see, I do think it looks better. Compared to costume shots, the 2023 was a little off. The new one is definitely closer.
Great review of a great set! After getting this pack and seeing Phantom Menace in theaters over the weekend, this version of the B1 seems closer in appearance to how they show up in that movie in both color and wear.
Thanks for checking it out! We also saw TPM in theaters over the weekend. Good stuff! -Justin
Hello Nate thanks for sharing your thoughts on this new black series troop builder set.
I've got this set on preorder, just waiting for them to show up. Looks like some shineys just showed up.
I can't wait for the Stormtrooper Rebel Fleet Trooper troop buildup pack coming out later. And I hope Hasbro will continue to make Star Wars Black Series troops.
Thanks for the review Nate I appreciate it. Take care of yourself and I enjoyed the Sunday stream, it was very entertaining. Tom
Tom! I loved Sunday's stream. Best in a long time. I've pretty much given up following the live chat, due to numbers now, so I watch on my TV and scribble a comment every once in a while.
Thanks Tom, I’m also very excited for that set. I think it has the potential to be even better than this set! See you Sunday! -Nate
so excited for this release! just getting into TBS and this and the droideka will be my first new figures! I already have chopper and ANH Vader
That's awesome! Couple of great things to get as a new collector! -Justin
Im surprised they took as long as they did to make this 2 pack but its definitely a great army builder option. Great review as always Nate👍
Thank goodness they waited for the 2023 clone trooper sculpt to do this set! -Justin
First!!! Absolutely belting stream yesterday. I was there to the bitter end!! ❤
These multiple-character streams should definitely be done more often!! Brilliant to hear/see people that I chat to on the interweb live, or only 'know' from some sort of weird yt name... More please!! ❤
Much appreciated, my man. It was an awesome stream! -Justin
@@DavidEdge69Hello David maybe I could live stream from my toilet ? 🚽🪠
Then you can see the real me ?? Oh wait a minute. 🤔
I'm new to Black Series so ill likely get this for a display alongside the Mace/Clone 2 pack.
Nice! It’s definitely a good set for new collector. Thanks for watching! -Nate
Great builder pack! I wanna see more packs like this!
I agree Timbo, thanks for watching! -Nate
Mine’s right trigger finger is stuck, so it can’t move😢 how do you fix that kind of problem
Heat it up! -Justin
@@OutOfTheBasement I tried it but it still didn’t work, I think it’s just stuck there or wasn’t cut through enough
I personally think the helmet on the clone from the 2 looks better with the thicker brow but that’s just my opinion
Nice! -Justin
Great review Nate! I have two packs coming.
Thanks for checking it out! -Justin
Thanks for watching Daniel! -Nate
I honestly prefer the thicker brow as it makes it look less like a cartoon and more like the live action version. I just wish they’d stick to an aesthetic instead of blending the two.
Yeah they need to pick one! -Justin
Did you ever customize? I'm interested to know what exactly you would do. Just got the pack myself and think I'd at least like to customize the Battle Droid. Worried about overdoing it with blackwashing though. Not sure what other touches I could add either. Nice video!
I did end up painting a B1 in the security color scheme. It was pretty easy and took all of an hour. When it comes to a wash though just keep in mind as long as it’s wet you can just wipe it off with a paper towel or something if you feel like it’s too much. My advice is to practice on some figures you don’t care about to get the hang of it. -Nate
@ thank you!
Can you buy these in stores? Or is it a pulse only release?
It's a Pulse exclusive. -Justin
Can you do a video on how you customize and how to paint/weather figures?
I have several shorts on the channel. I’d recommend checking those out for some tips. Thanks for watching! -Nate
@@OutOfTheBasement I saw the one with Marrok but that’s the only one I could find!
Nice quick look!
Thanks brother!
Nice review Nate, thanks!
Thanks for watching David! -Nate
I'm not happy with the distribution of these 2-pacs...😢 There was a time when ootb would review stuff and I would jeer and throw electronic rotten tomatoes at you and shout "I've had this shit so long it's gone yellow in the sunlight!" or "I've had this shit so long I've had to dust it twice... and I only dust once every 2 years!!" 😅😅😅 To be honest, I much preferred that!! 😂
How the tables have turned, Davey! How the mighty have fallen. Welcome to the Boston Black Series Party! -Justin
@@OutOfTheBasement It's OUTRAGEOUS J!!! An affront to Englandlandlandshire's dignity! I demand those container ships dock on the Welsh coast (nearest me) FIRST!!
I'm sorry that you weren't invited to Boston's Tea Party from a couple of centuries ago David. I don't think you would have liked the tea that was served, it tasted a bit salty. You honestly didn't miss anything.
@@theperceptor9287 Tom! The salt runs strongly in the distribution wars!! Finally got my Arse-soaker and phase1 2-pacs today, a month later than America! I'm currently consulting Lionel Hutz, the Simpson's Show lawyer to demand distribution action!! Hope you are both well my Friend.
@@DavidEdge69 Isn't Lionel Hutz the guy who sued the franchise Never Ending Story for ending after 3 movies ?
Of course nobody cared about that series after the third movie anyways. Of course in this day of Hollywood being too scared to do something new, I'm sure someone is dusting that series off getting ready for another Hollywood flop. LoL 🤣
Now we need a geonosis battle pack
That'd be sick! -Justin
Yes we do!
I won't be able to partake in this pack for a while yet but i am sooooo happy we finally have one. Long overdue and incredibly welcome. Edit: nevermind, clean B-1, i need that asap
(Republic Commando vs Super Battle Droid next?)
Looks like it's a sign of more army-builder sets to come, too! -Justin
I don’t get what the problem is with the five o’clock shadow.. aren’t clones free to style themselves to their personal preference? Also, if you’re out on a missions for days or weeks at a time, are clones realistically getting clean shaven everyday?
Lol dude it's not the fact that clones have facial hair, it's the execution of the paint on the figure. It's very poor quality. -Justin
I never saw it as a problem but to each their own - I’ve definitely heard a lot of bashing it recently with the 332nd & this 2 pack.
New Preorders for Amazon exclusives jedi survivor droid three pack & rerelease of emperor palpatine with throne
Yep, we saw that! -Justin
Its a shame the BD looks like its just rolled out of a factory and not weathered 😢 same with the clone but it still looks like a great double pack. Top review sir
Thanks for checking out the review! -Justin
Helmet is missing that black horizontal line in the back 😮💨
Darn! Thanks for watching! -Nate
It's a box flap reveal!!! Nice!!! Throw away Natey? THROW AWAY!!?? I haven't thrown a scrap of BS packaging away in over 9 years!!! 😅 I have literally kept the little paper sachets that contained accessories in the pfp!! Long live my cardboard carcasses!!
Loool David you gotta recycle those useless things! -Justin
@@OutOfTheBasement They make my collection worth MILLY-YONS!!
@@DavidEdge69 David if you want your collection to hold value, you'd have to keep them sealed in packaging to have the mostly value they can.
I've been rebicycling my packages for over half a year, of course I still have at least 70% of my figures still in original boxes because I need to make room and organize my collection. This might take another 10 years especially because I keep buying new figures I want.
I'm going to dust the figures and re-tape the boxes if I'm ever forced to sell them!! 😅
@@DavidEdge69 My open boxes were thrown out during my back room half hearted cleansing.(Recycled) So mine are forever loose, never to know the security of being boxed again.
Is an exclusive?
It won’t be in stores but it’s available on most online stores like Amazon, Hasbro Pulse and Big Bad Toy Store. -Nate
I passed on these, as I don't think there is enough of an upgrade too justify the purchase, also not much of an army builder.
Yeah there really isn't any upgrade element to it, just army-building. -Justin
I’m probably gonna pick up since I don’t have any battle droids and I can’t find the regular black series one
Great. Another clone for the Skibidi cloner shills. Clones are the WORST! 🙄
We need to send them back to Ohio. Frfr.
@@OutOfTheBasement on god