I still hold Figuarts as the superior figure line, but I agree that their recent Mandos are far to fiddly and unpredictable. Mafex wins this one. The new Boba Fett, on the other hand, is a work of art.
I mean everyone has there preferance. But just because a product is outrageously over priced ,doesn't mean there better. Sh figuarts is by far the crappiest out there. There barely worth 20 bucks but they somehow have made people believe there worth 3 or 4 times that? It makes no sense. After getting ripped off with the 89 batman....I said nope never again. It was garbage
Man the tension building up to that inevitable arm issue was fantastic, it was like a sports game. The whole review was going smooth enough, the figure was performing decently, couple issues here and there but also some improvements over it's last performance, then the figure makes one last colossal slipup at the last second, costing it the game.
@@user-hq6nq2on2z I was more commenting on how little issues $20 black series figures have in comparison to the “high end” shf version that are usually $80-$100. For something as bad as the arm popping off that easily, there’s kind of no excuse
It is high end whether you like it or not. I am quite enjoying mine. All figure brands experience qc issues, and this doesn't seem to be 'Mafex comic paint wrist peg' wide spread.
The shoulder problem is definitely a Figuarts problem. I've had 3-4 figures that have had ball joints that are unreasonably tight. Best thing to do is add the silicone shock oil and work it for a good minute or... five. It'll get there, but it will take some work.
Thanks for the review! It made me happy that I had to end up cancelling my pre-order. It would have been my first SW SH Figuarts, and it doesn't seem like I would have had a great experience with it. $120 saved!!
After a lot of back and forth, I ultimately decided to go with the Black Series as my default beskar Mando. After kitting him out with add-on bits I've seen in your vids like a helmet, cape, etc. I've ultimately spent the same amount on him that I would have spent on an import. But I end up with something that's more fun to play with, fits in better with the rest of my Black Series figures, and I supported a number of customizers along the way. Imports seem to have really lost their luster in the last few years, save for some exceptions.
The over complicated parts of this figure has made me not want to get any mando figs. Still looks good, but a pain in the ass to configure. Great vid uncle Robo!!
Figuarts has very little going for it nowadays. Character selection? Few and far between. Faces? Amazing at first but Hasbro's photo real has blown it out of the water. Sculpt? Cartoony, especially weird with helmeted characters. Price? Oof. Bandai's really been dropping the ball lately, not just with their figures but with their model kits too, they make so little nowadays and they're so hard to get. Great review man!!
I agree. I feel like MAFEX has been killing it compared to SHF. Getting the feeling that SHF is getting kind of dated? Idk, I just don’t feel the same about it anymore :(
I’ve always wondered if you played with the figure and took photos first; then recorded the actual review second. Or the other way around. I guess this answers that question
Crazy. Over engineering or using a cheaper product? I own SF Figuarts Infinity War Hulk and two Geonosis Battle droids. Nothing else. I’m too hard on my toys so I can’t function with these lighter weight puzzles that cost more. I do like how the Mando armor shines.
As much as I love my figurarts mando the amount of work I had to put into was pretty bad. Repainted the whole suit Weathered the boots John Walker neck peg John Walker knee pad 3rd party cape that doesn’t Frey Casting cave helmet Etsy season 2 thigh piece Gluing parts. It’s more of an expensive base figure for customizing😂
I'm sorry that happened to your arm! It's an issue I have been fortunate enough not to experience on any figuarts figure I have gotten but will keep an eye out for it in the future. Regarding the figure itself, I'm just glad the little grey square on the bandolier stays on mine this time around. The previous one protruded and would fall out at the tiniest movements. Overall I'm happy with the new one--though Boba Fett blows it out of the water in terms of shelf presence (love the colors on that one).
Back in the day I would’ve said SHF beats all other figure lines, and that still may hold true to their Dragonball (Z) line and other anime properties, but when it comes to live action stuff, they just don’t hold up anymore. Half the face sculpts on their MCU figures are downright awful, not to mention the extra face that isn’t more than the standard face looking sideways, joints are loose or simply pop off at the drop of a hat. That is simply unacceptable given their price range. Star Wars was one of their better properties but it’s still a very mixed bag and I’m tired of gambling with 80-90 dollar figures, hoping to have one that isn’t riddled with flaws. Their drop in quality drove me to Black Series and honestly, I’m happier than ever. Face sculpts and printing are getting better and in a few years time I wouldn’t be surprised Hasbro catches up with SHF, and perhaps even beat them at their own game, they are already so close. The only advantage Figuarts still holds over Hasbro that won’t change any time soon is the accessories and honestly I’m not willing to pay 50 bucks more for accessories of which half I’ll never use.
Why is the cape so dark? It's not that dark in the show, the previous version fit better. It's kinda funny that you can put his legs in four wheel drive mode... I have the previous one and doesn't have the issues shown here but the shoulder pad having trouble staying on and the tiny pieces are annoying, I never use the rifle because it just looks like it'll break if I try to pose it or I'll lose a piece. I may have gotten lucky with mine but there are still issues. Kinda scared to get Boba but it looks like he's better put together even if a little stiff.
It's such a shame Bandai seems to only be making figures from the latest Disney+ series. A lot of their movie stuff was great, I was playing around with their TFA Han recently and he's amazing. They've had so many fumbles over the last year or two though.
I'm so glad I saw your review, I was super close to ordering one of these (I am also on the quest for a definitive 6" Mando). Wow what a disaster of a figure. I owned (yes past tense) the first two SH Figuarts and they frustrated me so bad I had to sell them. I might look into the Mafex Mando. Thanks as always!
If you cant get a custom neck pag. You just swap the neck from the helmet and din djarin face. The reveal head neck is longer so if you swap over it will have a longer nack. Only drawback is skin haha but its a workaround
Just finished your SHF Mando review trilogy with a side of Mafex, very entertaining! Weird they're both way overthinking the bandolier strap, and the capes seem like afterthought. You going to review the new versions coming out soon?
This is so expensive that I can't justify purchasing it. I hope Black Series will release a Single Pack Season 2 Mandalorian. But with the reveals, it may not come until Season 3. I am still on the fence in buying the Black Series Maldo Kreis Mando. It is season 2 ver.but the snow effects kinda ruins the figure for me. Maybe, the snow effect can be removed via alcohol or paint remover, but it scary how it would affect the beskar part of the figure. Very informative review as always. I do hope the issue with the arm is just for your figure though, as that would suck if it is a common issue for everyone.
Ah bummer that happened Robo. I actually had that arm issue with my Mafex Mando (was super disappointed with that one due to the dumb rifle attachments and pink blaster). This is actually my definitive Mando on the shelf
Nice review. The leg plate is from the droid Zero that tried to kill Grogu. Wonder why he uses wrists plates from a Shoretrooper as well. Neat little details 😎😎
This is why I’m always adminant getting some shf. It’s more then I’m usually down to spend, but I’d be down to if I haven’t heard about so many quality issues.
I don't know what figuarts is doing, it's been a while since they've made a good star wars figure... and it feels like they become more and more expensive for worse and worse figures... I think they still beat the black series in term of articulations, but that's pretty much it now... I have my mafex mandalorian, and I don't see why I should buy a figuarts, even the boba fett, I made a custom Tython Boba Fett and a BoBF Boba fett from bandai model kit, and I love them more than anything figuarts want to sell...
The very first thing I did when I opened the figure was take the Rifle strap off and replaced it with the tiny bit. I will never touch the rifle or that strap again, lol.
Man my wallet hates when i click on your reviews. It knows its getting gutted or at least lighter. Hahahaha. Love your reviews. Always fun. Best reviewer. Love them. Thanks Robo.
I've got action figures of my best favorites. Look at all we got to collect them like superman and batman. Flash and aquaman. Cool ideas to find in store or online
Dang I was really hoping this would be my definitive Mando figure because of the updated look and accessories. I wouldn't have minded if proportions was the only thing Mafex had against it, but I guess I'll have to wait for their s2 figure then.
I mean it's not even a sure thing they're making one. I just got mine yesterday and it kills the mafex in every way except proportions(I own the mafex as well).
@@nickiii2458 I mean I'd hope so. With the way things have been lately, they reveal the figure at least a year after the show, then release it another year later. Hopefully Mando doesn't have too much of a costume change in his next season.
Robo, how did you swap the neck peg? Did you soak in hot water or hair dryer? I've tried several times swapping it out but cant even get the original peg out.
For a such expensive figure I share the rating. I have also a problem with the right hand side shoulder plate and the feets are enormous. The plate tends to fall of at articualtion. That sucks. At this price point I expect more than from a Black Series Figure. And yes, the figure is standing next to me right now. And yes, the 2nd iteration was better, at least the version that I own. But it still looks good.
Eh..... there have been many Black Series figures where the holsters on the figures I bought are wonky (wont pin in with the blaster in them, for example). Not all of them, but enough to make me see why having an empty holster and a sculpted holster with gun may be more desired.
Was really hoping for this figure to excel, but I think I’ll just keep my Black Series on the shelf. He’s a bit simple but at least he doesn’t have any glaring issues. Plus I can at least play with him
Guys! If you want Mando to have a larger neck just use the one that comes with Pedro Pascals head, you just gotta heat and swap, since Pedro Pascals head sculpt neck is larger it will look better
@@TheFwoosh Really great review, Robo. I had Mando and Boba on preorder on AmiAmi and decided to cancel both (more to the story there) because I was afraid I'd be disappointed. Kind of glad the order didn't go through.
After watching this I actually chose to grab the mafex , I have the v1 beskar mando and this is very similar like you said, give or take some shades and some Cool accessories , Thankyou for comparing so closely ; interestingly I feel like the v1 beskar armour is way more shiny and the mafex grogu is also painted amazingly and looks the most like grogu in the show and for some reason the S2 mando is going for £130 here which is crazy so mafex mando got my vote out of these two
Based on the price point, the Black Series is head and shoulders above the rest. If I’m going to spend that much money on an action figure, I better not have any quality issues like portrayed here.
Wish I’d seen this video before I opened mine. Had the same problem with that left arm. Just came right off when I tried to swivel the bicep 😔. Have you found a fix to this?
I was originally gonna get this but I felt the slightly higher price than the previous beskar mando with just a unmask head, statue grogu, spear & nothing really new sculpt wise from the previous ones to set it apart was a skip. At least when figuarts released new Vaders they did new things to set the previous releases apart from the others and they got better each time. With the mandalorians not so much they just used the figure released twice already and do very little with it than the previous beskar armor which imo was better than this mando. Here's to hoping when they do another which they will because he's in book of boba fett & because of a season 3 they go back to the drawing board with a 2.0 mandalorian and not do another re-release of this mold.
QC issues? My Boba Fett had loose neck joint in the helmeted head, and new run of heavy mando has a loose leg and arm. I hope I get replacements though. Bandai is dropping the ball a bit in terms of quality....
Yeah, I looked up the other day and have a group of Grogus that I don't even use just standing in a huddle. Remember when we were begging for Baby Yoda after the reveal, and it took months? How times change, haha!
I didn’t have this particular issue with the arm on mine, but I did think the unmasked portrait was terrible. SHF is getting worse and worse with lightnesses. They did a great job with the 2012 Avengers, but Din Djarin and derpy-eyed Boba Fett are just awful…and Love & Thunder Thor and Jane don’t look much better.
SHF is really running into issues with over engineering their figures. They have too many little bits that fall off and make posing the figure less and less fun.
The arm falling off is just star wars thing. Anakin, Luke, C-3PO, Dooku, Mace Windu, General Grevious and etc all lost their appendages. If it was gonna happen it would be Star wars
Thanks for the review, great as always! I really wanted to like this one a whole lot more than the others...but I think I actually still prefer the Bandai Model Kit version the best.
Wow that arm falling off is some BS, damn! To me that’s a sign of them using cheaper materials or methods to make their figures. I own a bunch of SHF’s but I’ve never seen them have such soft plastic at a joint
For me Hasbro is the way to go with any live action type things. This goes for Marvel n Star Wars. You can't say hasbro hasn't stepped up their game hard for the most part (mostly Marvel part of things) heck we don't even have to deal with the pins anymore! Also you get even more figures for the collection! Like you have to use Black Series to even have your Ahsoka for example. they lack in accessories sure, but I rather have full teams completed (and doesn't hurt they are sorta easy on the wallet) Like when do you think they gonna give us a Wong/ Mordo/ America/ Scarlet Witch for doctor strange? probably never or a long time from now... SH anime figures tho are really good!
But an important thing to keep in mind is price. Hasbro is "worse" but it costs half as much and theres rarely any major issues. And if there is its only 30 euros. Most people wont loose sleep over that.
Thanks for the heads up; I'll hold off for now. These high end figures are overpriced IMO; I'd rather buy 1/64 cars. I would buy a re-release of the first 2 Boba Fett figures in some form, but seems they won't do it.
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oh yeah I've been looking forward to this and Happy Birthday Robo 🎁🎂🎉🥳
I still hold Figuarts as the superior figure line, but I agree that their recent Mandos are far to fiddly and unpredictable. Mafex wins this one. The new Boba Fett, on the other hand, is a work of art.
I'm liking that Boba more and more as I mess around with it.
Idk about yours but my Boba helmet just won’t stay on, just pops off
@@TheFwoosh If you find a good way to fix the skirt piece let us know! I would love to find a way to make it more accurate.
I mean everyone has there preferance. But just because a product is outrageously over priced ,doesn't mean there better. Sh figuarts is by far the crappiest out there. There barely worth 20 bucks but they somehow have made people believe there worth 3 or 4 times that? It makes no sense. After getting ripped off with the 89 batman....I said nope never again. It was garbage
Only thing Boba needs is a new coat of paint a d some eyebrows added to him and he will be fine. Doing that to mine later this week.
"His arm falls off when you try to move it."
Reminds me of the old days when you reviewed the Mafex C-3PO 😂
Don't remind me of that, haha!
Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Robo The Wise? It’s not a story the Jedi would tell you....
Nice!
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Man the tension building up to that inevitable arm issue was fantastic, it was like a sports game.
The whole review was going smooth enough, the figure was performing decently, couple issues here and there but also some improvements over it's last performance, then the figure makes one last colossal slipup at the last second, costing it the game.
When was the last time a $20 figure had this many issues? It’s a little embarrassing for something that’s supposed to be “high end” 😔
it’s more like $100 so it’s worse ☹️
@@user-hq6nq2on2z I was more commenting on how little issues $20 black series figures have in comparison to the “high end” shf version that are usually $80-$100. For something as bad as the arm popping off that easily, there’s kind of no excuse
@y it's 65 dollars...
And thoes $20 figures are now closer to $30...but your point is well taken. Figuarts should do better.
It is high end whether you like it or not. I am quite enjoying mine. All figure brands experience qc issues, and this doesn't seem to be 'Mafex comic paint wrist peg' wide spread.
The shoulder problem is definitely a Figuarts problem. I've had 3-4 figures that have had ball joints that are unreasonably tight. Best thing to do is add the silicone shock oil and work it for a good minute or... five. It'll get there, but it will take some work.
Thanks for the review! It made me happy that I had to end up cancelling my pre-order. It would have been my first SW SH Figuarts, and it doesn't seem like I would have had a great experience with it. $120 saved!!
Now that Mando’s armed with a beskar screwdriver he’ll be completely unstoppable!
So much so that the Armorer will guilt him into reforging it in order to nerf his awesomeness!
After a lot of back and forth, I ultimately decided to go with the Black Series as my default beskar Mando. After kitting him out with add-on bits I've seen in your vids like a helmet, cape, etc. I've ultimately spent the same amount on him that I would have spent on an import. But I end up with something that's more fun to play with, fits in better with the rest of my Black Series figures, and I supported a number of customizers along the way. Imports seem to have really lost their luster in the last few years, save for some exceptions.
The over complicated parts of this figure has made me not want to get any mando figs.
Still looks good, but a pain in the ass to configure.
Great vid uncle Robo!!
Figuarts has very little going for it nowadays. Character selection? Few and far between. Faces? Amazing at first but Hasbro's photo real has blown it out of the water. Sculpt? Cartoony, especially weird with helmeted characters. Price? Oof.
Bandai's really been dropping the ball lately, not just with their figures but with their model kits too, they make so little nowadays and they're so hard to get. Great review man!!
I agree.
I feel like MAFEX has been killing it compared to SHF.
Getting the feeling that SHF is getting kind of dated? Idk, I just don’t feel the same about it anymore :(
Completely agree with you. I haven't been able to find any new figures in a really long time.
I’ve always wondered if you played with the figure and took photos first; then recorded the actual review second. Or the other way around. I guess this answers that question
Happy Birthday, old buddy. hope you have an awesome one.
Crazy. Over engineering or using a cheaper product? I own SF Figuarts Infinity War Hulk and two Geonosis Battle droids. Nothing else. I’m too hard on my toys so I can’t function with these lighter weight puzzles that cost more. I do like how the Mando armor shines.
As much as I love my figurarts mando the amount of work I had to put into was pretty bad.
Repainted the whole suit
Weathered the boots
John Walker neck peg
John Walker knee pad
3rd party cape that doesn’t Frey
Casting cave helmet
Etsy season 2 thigh piece
Gluing parts.
It’s more of an expensive base figure for customizing😂
My SupaidaMan has a tight Right arm, it’s still tight w lube. It’s scary, but didn’t break, “super careful” . TY for the review, Happy Bday!!!
Happy Birthday Robo. Damn shame this one is a bit rough. Oh well, Makes me feel better about not being able to grab one.
It's comforting to know that professionals have issues with figures as well.
what I did for the jetpack was I used some fabric scissors and cut a bit more on that slot in the cape so the jetpack went through the cape properly
Love the sound effects!
I'm sorry that happened to your arm! It's an issue I have been fortunate enough not to experience on any figuarts figure I have gotten but will keep an eye out for it in the future.
Regarding the figure itself, I'm just glad the little grey square on the bandolier stays on mine this time around. The previous one protruded and would fall out at the tiniest movements.
Overall I'm happy with the new one--though Boba Fett blows it out of the water in terms of shelf presence (love the colors on that one).
Back in the day I would’ve said SHF beats all other figure lines, and that still may hold true to their Dragonball (Z) line and other anime properties, but when it comes to live action stuff, they just don’t hold up anymore. Half the face sculpts on their MCU figures are downright awful, not to mention the extra face that isn’t more than the standard face looking sideways, joints are loose or simply pop off at the drop of a hat. That is simply unacceptable given their price range. Star Wars was one of their better properties but it’s still a very mixed bag and I’m tired of gambling with 80-90 dollar figures, hoping to have one that isn’t riddled with flaws. Their drop in quality drove me to Black Series and honestly, I’m happier than ever. Face sculpts and printing are getting better and in a few years time I wouldn’t be surprised Hasbro catches up with SHF, and perhaps even beat them at their own game, they are already so close. The only advantage Figuarts still holds over Hasbro that won’t change any time soon is the accessories and honestly I’m not willing to pay 50 bucks more for accessories of which half I’ll never use.
lol, the "WHAT THE FUCK" just killed me.
Happy Birthday, Robo!
Sorry ya got hit with crappy QC again. It seems that is happening more often with SHF stuff these days.
Happy Bday Robo!!! i hope u will have lots of Cake and surrounded by your favorite toys!!! 🎉🎉
THat cape looks like they were made of my P.E. Shorts when I was in High School.
I......know exactly what you're talking about.
Why is the cape so dark? It's not that dark in the show, the previous version fit better. It's kinda funny that you can put his legs in four wheel drive mode... I have the previous one and doesn't have the issues shown here but the shoulder pad having trouble staying on and the tiny pieces are annoying, I never use the rifle because it just looks like it'll break if I try to pose it or I'll lose a piece. I may have gotten lucky with mine but there are still issues. Kinda scared to get Boba but it looks like he's better put together even if a little stiff.
It's such a shame Bandai seems to only be making figures from the latest Disney+ series. A lot of their movie stuff was great, I was playing around with their TFA Han recently and he's amazing. They've had so many fumbles over the last year or two though.
That Boba head cracks me up every time 😆
I'm so glad I saw your review, I was super close to ordering one of these (I am also on the quest for a definitive 6" Mando). Wow what a disaster of a figure. I owned (yes past tense) the first two SH Figuarts and they frustrated me so bad I had to sell them. I might look into the Mafex Mando. Thanks as always!
Happy birthday Robo 🎂🎉🎉🎉
Soak it in hot water to get the joint out of the arm socket , then try to put it back together…damn that does suck though..happy b-day!!
Robo getting pissed feels like when the nice teacher gets mad
Happy bday Robo
Happy birthday Robo 🎉🎉🎉🎂🎂
If you cant get a custom neck pag. You just swap the neck from the helmet and din djarin face. The reveal head neck is longer so if you swap over it will have a longer nack. Only drawback is skin haha but its a workaround
Just finished your SHF Mando review trilogy with a side of Mafex, very entertaining! Weird they're both way overthinking the bandolier strap, and the capes seem like afterthought. You going to review the new versions coming out soon?
Oh yeah, I gotta get all the Mandos!
Happy bday robo
That first Grogu looks like The Retro Collection one!
After replacing the neck peg and helmet with one from casting cave, this is the best looking Mando for me. That broken arm thing is hella unfortunate
Happy Birthday Robo!
Happy Birthday Tio Robo 🎂🥳🔪
If I could get my hands on JUST that Grogu. That would be my FOREVER 1/12 BABY YODA !!!
This is so expensive that I can't justify purchasing it. I hope Black Series will release a Single Pack Season 2 Mandalorian. But with the reveals, it may not come until Season 3. I am still on the fence in buying the Black Series Maldo Kreis Mando. It is season 2 ver.but the snow effects kinda ruins the figure for me. Maybe, the snow effect can be removed via alcohol or paint remover, but it scary how it would affect the beskar part of the figure.
Very informative review as always. I do hope the issue with the arm is just for your figure though, as that would suck if it is a common issue for everyone.
Happy birthday man
Happy birthday robo!!!
Hey Robo great review. It's a real shame that the arm broke off the figure. Hope you can fix it.
Ah bummer that happened Robo. I actually had that arm issue with my Mafex Mando (was super disappointed with that one due to the dumb rifle attachments and pink blaster). This is actually my definitive Mando on the shelf
Like I said, we all have different experiences, ain't nothing wrong with having our individual favorites.
Ordered mine when it was release.. Still waiting for it to arrive
Nice review. The leg plate is from the droid Zero that tried to kill Grogu. Wonder why he uses wrists plates from a Shoretrooper as well. Neat little details 😎😎
I feel for you Robo, nobody wants their arm falling off.
This is why I’m always adminant getting some shf. It’s more then I’m usually down to spend, but I’d be down to if I haven’t heard about so many quality issues.
I don't know what figuarts is doing, it's been a while since they've made a good star wars figure... and it feels like they become more and more expensive for worse and worse figures... I think they still beat the black series in term of articulations, but that's pretty much it now... I have my mafex mandalorian, and I don't see why I should buy a figuarts, even the boba fett, I made a custom Tython Boba Fett and a BoBF Boba fett from bandai model kit, and I love them more than anything figuarts want to sell...
The very first thing I did when I opened the figure was take the Rifle strap off and replaced it with the tiny bit. I will never touch the rifle or that strap again, lol.
Yup, goodbye rifle mount, go back to hell from which you spawned!
Ironically it's much much better than the version 1 design
Man my wallet hates when i click on your reviews. It knows its getting gutted or at least lighter. Hahahaha.
Love your reviews. Always fun. Best reviewer. Love them. Thanks Robo.
lol intro and Happi Birthdaysuit Day!
Happy Birthday!
I honestly really like this figure mine will be here today. Yes it has its problems but it is awsome
I've got action figures of my best favorites. Look at all we got to collect them like superman and batman. Flash and aquaman. Cool ideas to find in store or online
Dang I was really hoping this would be my definitive Mando figure because of the updated look and accessories. I wouldn't have minded if proportions was the only thing Mafex had against it, but I guess I'll have to wait for their s2 figure then.
Damn, you know Mafex won't be releasing a S2 Mando until late 2023 at the earliest.
I mean it's not even a sure thing they're making one. I just got mine yesterday and it kills the mafex in every way except proportions(I own the mafex as well).
@@Zapdos97 Agreed
@@nickiii2458 I mean I'd hope so. With the way things have been lately, they reveal the figure at least a year after the show, then release it another year later. Hopefully Mando doesn't have too much of a costume change in his next season.
Big feet - means big socks 😂. Another great review but way too many parts for me to lose...
Robo, how did you swap the neck peg? Did you soak in hot water or hair dryer? I've tried several times swapping it out but cant even get the original peg out.
Thanks! Now that I see it, I won't buy it. Sorry for how the figure turn out with that shitty arm.
For a such expensive figure I share the rating. I have also a problem with the right hand side shoulder plate and the feets are enormous. The plate tends to fall of at articualtion. That sucks. At this price point I expect more than from a Black Series Figure. And yes, the figure is standing next to me right now. And yes, the 2nd iteration was better, at least the version that I own. But it still looks good.
I'll stick with my black series. I do find it funny that a $20 figure can holster his blaster but the $80 figure can't.
Eh..... there have been many Black Series figures where the holsters on the figures I bought are wonky (wont pin in with the blaster in them, for example). Not all of them, but enough to make me see why having an empty holster and a sculpted holster with gun may be more desired.
@@TheACcam For Black Series Mando specifically I find pinning the strap into the holster first and then sliding the pistol in works best.
Am I just now noticing The Watcher in the corner lol
You said it perfectly. It's not fun. And that's why I don't buy S.H. Figuarts anymore and they scale on the small side.
SHF feels like it's noticeably cutting corners. I hope that their Tech-On line is better. I want all of those.
Great review Robo. I'm kinda glad I had to cancel my order for him. Too much fiddley stuff going on. I'm content with the OG beskar version.
Was really hoping for this figure to excel, but I think I’ll just keep my Black Series on the shelf. He’s a bit simple but at least he doesn’t have any glaring issues. Plus I can at least play with him
Yeah, part of it for me is just being able to grab and go. This is definitely not in that category.
Guys! If you want Mando to have a larger neck just use the one that comes with Pedro Pascals head, you just gotta heat and swap, since Pedro Pascals head sculpt neck is larger it will look better
Yeah, I've seen that, but then you gotta heat and swap every time you wanna switch heads.
Oh yeah!😎
Oh no the arm🥺
Hey Robo, wish you would have compared this to the Mando Model kit. For now, it's my definitive mando.
The model comes off as too big, I didn't even think to grab it because it's not even in the display.
@@TheFwoosh Really great review, Robo. I had Mando and Boba on preorder on AmiAmi and decided to cancel both (more to the story there) because I was afraid I'd be disappointed. Kind of glad the order didn't go through.
After watching this I actually chose to grab the mafex , I have the v1 beskar mando and this is very similar like you said, give or take some shades and some Cool accessories , Thankyou for comparing so closely ; interestingly I feel like the v1 beskar armour is way more shiny and the mafex grogu is also painted amazingly and looks the most like grogu in the show and for some reason the S2 mando is going for £130 here which is crazy so mafex mando got my vote out of these two
Are those alternative heads that come with the first S.H. Figuarts child figure interchangeable with this Grogu? I'd like to use one for the satchel.
They are. Another reviewer showed you could switch out the closed eye group head with both this body and the satchel
Gah, I didn't think to try that, I'll have to give it a shot.
@@DocD173 That's very nice, I'll have one more Grogu! Thanks for the answer.
I saw the Instagram post so I knew this thing would be a doozy lol
That helmet is extra funky
Based on the price point, the Black Series is head and shoulders above the rest. If I’m going to spend that much money on an action figure, I better not have any quality issues like portrayed here.
The only S.H. Figuarts I buy are the Dragonball Z line
Wish I’d seen this video before I opened mine. Had the same problem with that left arm. Just came right off when I tried to swivel the bicep 😔. Have you found a fix to this?
I was originally gonna get this but I felt the slightly higher price than the previous beskar mando with just a unmask head, statue grogu, spear & nothing really new sculpt wise from the previous ones to set it apart was a skip. At least when figuarts released new Vaders they did new things to set the previous releases apart from the others and they got better each time. With the mandalorians not so much they just used the figure released twice already and do very little with it than the previous beskar armor which imo was better than this mando. Here's to hoping when they do another which they will because he's in book of boba fett & because of a season 3 they go back to the drawing board with a 2.0 mandalorian and not do another re-release of this mold.
I can imagine you playing with does toys like Dark Helmet in Spaceballs.🤣
QC issues? My Boba Fett had loose neck joint in the helmeted head, and new run of heavy mando has a loose leg and arm. I hope I get replacements though. Bandai is dropping the ball a bit in terms of quality....
I have over a dozen baby yodas I don't know where all of them came from. I even have multiple Porgs and No memory of buying any of them
Yeah, I looked up the other day and have a group of Grogus that I don't even use just standing in a huddle. Remember when we were begging for Baby Yoda after the reveal, and it took months? How times change, haha!
@@TheFwoosh Not to mention the sculptures I did, Total might be in triple digits
A little bit of graphite powder works good as a lube, just don't get it on anything else.
I didn’t have this particular issue with the arm on mine, but I did think the unmasked portrait was terrible. SHF is getting worse and worse with lightnesses. They did a great job with the 2012 Avengers, but Din Djarin and derpy-eyed Boba Fett are just awful…and Love & Thunder Thor and Jane don’t look much better.
The whole chest area is a new mold
SHF is really running into issues with over engineering their figures. They have too many little bits that fall off and make posing the figure less and less fun.
The arm falling off is just star wars thing. Anakin, Luke, C-3PO, Dooku, Mace Windu, General Grevious and etc all lost their appendages. If it was gonna happen it would be Star wars
Mr Robo, can you confirm if the Cape can be easily swapped out? The provided one is shameful and 100% not fit for purpose IMHO
I think it can, should be able to pry the chest armor away a bit to unpeg the cape, it's sandwiched in-between it and the torso.
@@TheFwoosh thank you!
Thanks for the review, great as always! I really wanted to like this one a whole lot more than the others...but I think I actually still prefer the Bandai Model Kit version the best.
Wow that arm falling off is some BS, damn! To me that’s a sign of them using cheaper materials or methods to make their figures. I own a bunch of SHF’s but I’ve never seen them have such soft plastic at a joint
11:05 i think those are bounty pucks. -hologram display of wanted people
The one armed Mando killed my wife!
This is better than the black series definitely
For me Hasbro is the way to go with any live action type things. This goes for Marvel n Star Wars. You can't say hasbro hasn't stepped up their game hard for the most part (mostly Marvel part of things) heck we don't even have to deal with the pins anymore!
Also you get even more figures for the collection! Like you have to use Black Series to even have your Ahsoka for example.
they lack in accessories sure, but I rather have full teams completed (and doesn't hurt they are sorta easy on the wallet) Like when do you think they gonna give us a Wong/ Mordo/ America/ Scarlet Witch for doctor strange? probably never or a long time from now...
SH anime figures tho are really good!
But an important thing to keep in mind is price.
Hasbro is "worse" but it costs half as much and theres rarely any major issues.
And if there is its only 30 euros. Most people wont loose sleep over that.
For the price this thing should be perfect but seems poorly engineered. I'd go with Mafex since it looks better anyway.
The mafex strap system is infinitely worse engineered than this, just letting you know if you do get it
Thanks for the heads up; I'll hold off for now. These high end figures are overpriced IMO; I'd rather buy 1/64 cars. I would buy a re-release of the first 2 Boba Fett figures in some form, but seems they won't do it.
I can't stand the fidgeting factor of some of these figures. Like, I don't need a separate set of hands for each pose of each finger.