Bandai Star Wars Clone Trooper Model Kit Build and Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- For those in the US, the Clone Trooper Model is up on Amazon: bit.ly/29fw4sD
I love the Bandai Star Wars model kits and the Stormtroopers most of all. So it's was little disappointing when I got the Clone Trooper together and it's wasn't as nice. That's a high bar though so saying that, I still dig it.
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I can imagine many, many custom painted clones coming from this kit It sucks the kit didn't come with a backpack like the clone medics used
Oddly enough there was just a toy show overseas that was for custom model kits, check out the custom clones and others: www.flickr.com/photos/97939553@N02/with/30029841840/
id definitely do kix if i had a backpack for him
I should have these model kits laying around my house just so I could build one when I’m bored
So excited that these are out. Man, I'm gonna go nuts making squads like 501st, the Wolfpack, Shock Troopers and whatnot.
Someone sent me a pic of a nice Commander Bly today, it really makes me want to get more kits and do some painting...twitter.com/falcongunner33/status/753007262931746818
I wonder if they'll do Arc Troopers or Commandos. So hyped for this kit
Commanders, commandos, arc troopers, Rogue One Death troopers, I'll take them all.
If they ever make a Venator, I'll go broke instantly
I would like the commandos
Ive been fricking dying for a clone commando figure
Looks like we got a bunch of shines
Thank You very much for your very informative videos and as such, I have successfully built the C3-PO and I have just received the R2-D2 and R5-D4 model kits. Just thought I'd inform you that I use a Google Translate app available on the Android or iPhone that can translate the various Japanese text to English. Use the Camera function and take a photo of the Japanese text, swipe which text you want translated and it will translate into English. It helped me quite a bit on some of the details of the build.
Ah, good tip, I'll have to remember that.
You can always trust a kit made by bandai even they might be expensive sometime
Right now they're at 24.99
just a tip for getting the little ear parts off if you change your mind about the binoculars; use tape. if you get something like packing tape, stick it really good to the piece you want to take off, it works really well.
That's almost so simple that I hate myself for not thinking of it.
FINNALY THE TIME HAS COME...
Always love your reviews Fwoosh. I know Bandai probably had a hard decision to put accuracy over articulation, but I think they made the right decision.
After thinking on it for a day, I agree. Sure, I'd love to get all kinds of crazy battle poses, but really, if a real dude was in this exact set of armor he'd probably have the same range. I have a buddy in the 501st and he can't sit down and can barely raise his legs enough to walk stairs. It does look awesome up on the shelf and I can always use the Black Series to play in the mud and make battles, haha. Thanks for the love, I appreciate it!
Hello there,firstly I echo what everyone else is saying to get well soon,that's the most important thing here.I have been watching some of your reviews for ages but this is my first time commenting.I loved the review and will be picking up a few of these guys,I really like the look of this(getting the two helmets) and looks fun to build,I recently built the first order stormtrooper and really enjoyed doing so.I hope to see more of your reviews in the future and that your recovery goes well,all the best.
I really appreciate that. And like I always say, the build is half the fun. I may not have been completely happy with the finished figure here but it's still pretty awesome and I'm thinking of getting more eventually. And don't worry, I'll be reviewing for as long as I am able to still play.
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i can finally order 1 maybe 2
Just did the First Order Trooper. The neck piece was still 3 pieces. Two sides and the stalk. That single piece. Better idea. Nice job
It must have been Phasma then. I remember seeing it before but so many toys and I'm getting old, heh. Thanks.
Sorry to hear about the kidney stone but ya did good and this review for me was anticipated for awhile. Feel better.
Thanks man, I'm feeling better today. And I'm glad to do it, I knew a lot of people were wondering how this model turned out, including me.
Just bought/ordered myself 3 of these clone troopers, im going to start troop building these to make myself a battle scene diorama.
These are perfect for that, but you may have to do some extra weathering here and there for a battle scene.
The Fwoosh thanks for the tip, I know exactly how to weather and scruff up my figures :) I'm going to custom paint these clones into the 501st. If you'd like, i could send you some pictures once they are done and you could tell me what you think.
Thanks for the reply as well, not many TH-cam people reply to their subscribers. :)
Nomadic Cosplay Haha, the comments section is my favorite part! And hell yeah I'm interested in seeing the finished clones. My instagram and twitter is @fwooshrobo
The Fwoosh alright man, I'll try to update you when im done, I've ordered them from Japan 3 days ago so i should get them in about 3 weeks then the fun begins haha.
Omg!! How did I miss this!! I'm already looking for an online store to buy it from right now lol looks amazing!!!!
It's actually on Amazon right now. A little steeper than usual but the higher overseas shipping may be affecting prices. bit.ly/29EOdQU
Im ordering 3 of these for Christmas
I have 3 of these guys already! Of course they are phase 2, cause they look awesome. Something I noticed on the Black Series one, is the hips are too far out, the model kit looks more accurate and proportionate.
I have two and love them both. And you're right. The design itself isn't very articulation friendly but Bandai did a better job with it.
damn mine arrives in 2 weeks, I need to buy more!
Still, I like the phase 1 more then the phase 2 armour
I have been waiting for this. I knew you were holding back on us heh.
Haha, I was crumpled on the floor in pain for a day! But all I could thing was "Gotta build that model kit."
I hope that kidney stone passes already. Feel better, Robo!
Edwin Vega Thanks!
Ouch, a kidney stone? That sucks man, get well soon. This kit looks awesome, so hyped to get him, but I may wait till it goes down in price a lil' bit, it's $32 on Amazon right now. Thanks for the review!
Yeah, he's a little high right now. I'm almost afraid prices will stay like that with overseas shipping taking a jump recently though. And thanks, feeling better but like someone has been beating on me for two days straight, haha.
hope you feel better man, great video as always. Now I have to get a model kit cause of you. lol
Haha, glad I could help you spend your money!
I just lvoe phase II clone troopers. The design is absolutely fantastic, it just oozes Star Wars'iness, hehe. I hope we will get a nice, matt figuarts version too but with updated body, because phase I is not particularly good when it comes to articulation. And then commanders! Neyo, Cody, Baccara! And Gree. Oh man, i want Gree so much. I wish Kotobukiya released him in 1/7 th scale.
Gree is probably my most wanted, I just dig the camo look so much. And I agree, the Phase 2s edge out the Phase 1s for me too.=, and the Figuarts Phse 1 wasn't really up to standard with the rest. It actually has less range of movement than this model kit and the Figuarts doesn't even have those straps on the elbows and knees. Insane.
by the way, do you think there is the slightest chance of figuarts Jango Fett to arrive with either Temuera Morrison headsculpt or interchangeable jet pack?
Verithiell I'm thinking it won't. Bandai is usually pretty precise when it comes to accessories in the promotional images and solicitations. I wish it did but I'm not holding my breath.
its a shame, because in one of the pics, they recreated kamino scene, and yet he doesnt even come with jetpack he used on kamino.
+Verithiell Even worse, they actually displayed an unmasked head at one of the overseas shows. I would love to get at least that since it would work on Clones ad such too.
This is something you buy if you want to customize them
Black Series phase 1 clone troopers are currently around 40 to 50 dollars. Right now BigBadToyStore.com this kit on pre-order for $27.99. My Hobby Lobby just recently got the Bandai Boba Fett model kit which is also currently on pre-order at BigBadToyStore.com, so I'm hoping they will eventually carry this kit too.
Due to the clone troopers being C.G.I the armor wasn't designed to be able to physically pose because it doesn't have any form with the original trilogy and first order troopers they are real costumes with people inside them on set so the armor is more posable for the person inside
That makes complete sense and something I didn't think of when I was going through it all.
The phase 1 helmet i guess replicates how uncomfortable the phase 1 armor was thats maybe why it has less movement
I like that, sounds good to me!
Looks great
sweet review as always man can't wait for the next. sorry to hear about the stone hope it goes soon
I just opened the MAFEX droids. Not looking good, haha. And thanks, feeling better today.
+The Fwoosh good to hear man. and uh oh I hope nothing's broken.
+wyattslade14 Not exactly broken, but there will be some glue involved. Little disappointing but still hopeful.
+The Fwoosh damn. those things aren't cheap. can't wait for the review.
The blacks and the white :D
Kidney stone? My dad had one of those, get well soon dude! Great review!
I wouldn't wish this on anyone. Thanks!
The problem with mixing these and the Black Series and SHF is that they are all clones, so really there shouldn't be any size difference at all
get well soon
Thanks man.
I really hope they take this model kit and make Rex or the Arc troopers.
Rex and other troopers would be awesome.
The Fwoosh
definitely. ^_^
Yay, been waiting for this review of the clone trooper model kit. Btw hope you get better with you kidney stone.
I am feeling better today, thanks!
i thinking of getting this for $40 but saw kylo for $32. im not sure what to get but i already have the first order trooper. which do you recommend?
I am completely a trooper guy so I say the clone. But saying that, out of all the Kylos I like the model the best. Still, get the trooper.
Yeah thank for the good reviews
Take care man. Rest well.
No rest for the wicked, I have the MAFEX Droids coming any day now, heh. But honestly, I'm posting from bed. Wife's orders. Thanks man.
I wanna get this next time ill probably use phase 1 more
Yeah, I grabbed another to put with my Phase 1 display too.
hope you feel better
Thanks, I do feel a little better today.
Your welcome
Beautiful
Damn you bruh, Im so jelly, I dont have time to buy/build this kit because of my study, and im going to buy this kit next month,I hope it is worth to buy 2 clone troopers.
Btw chill and perfect review as always.
It's totally worth it to buy two. I did, I just didn't get the chance to build the second one for the review. And thanks. I get a little too excited every now and then but I like to keep it as if I'm talking right there with another person.
+The Fwoosh the thing I hate about your bandai mokit review is... YOURE NOT REVIEWING THE STAR WARS VEHICLE LINE !!!
Maulana A. Maksudi Haha, I know, I know. Ive thought about it but time, money, and space to display them always talk me back out of it.
I prefer the DC-15A over the DC-15S, because it can shoot more farther.
I want to get a few of them to do a clean one and customized ones, I wish Bandai would do Rex or Cody
If you like your fingers to be in agonizing pain and like Star Wars, these are for you lol
TidalGalaxy why would your fingers be in pain? i’ve built these kits before and never had that happen
Just bought the restock of it and I wanna see how it comes together 😂
good review and dude get well soon.
Thanks! And I'm feeling a little better today, thankfully.
+The Fwoosh glad to hear man,cant wait for you next toy review,peace.
+reyian451 I'm actually heading to the post office now to pick up the MAFEX C-3PO and R2, so those should be next. Woo!
Hi , how do you attach the ankle parts? Mine is always fall of when i pick them up 😔
I do like building things but not action figures can you get one pre built?, Also I love the phase one troopers.
Oh crap, be healthy so I can watch your amazing reviews
Feeling better today. I'm pretty used to this by now, it's a genetic thing. My dad gets them, I've gotten them for years. Sucks, but it's the hand I was dealt, haha. Nothing will stop me from playing with toys though.
The animated version cg clone wars the phase 2 helmet has no brow trim
too bad they didn't put rubbery material for the elbow pad so it will have better articulation, and if they include accessories for us making 1/12 captain rex i will be in haven lol...cool review btw as always :D
+The Fwoosh where did you purchase the blue phase 1 Clonetrooper from, or is it a standard white figure with blue paint?
I painted the blue. I couldn't stand not having one after getting yellow, green, and red. Huey, Dewey, Louis, and Phooey. That's why I didn't have a standard white trooper to compare the model kit to.
The hindrances actually make it more accurate to the Phase 1 Clone Armor which was clunkier and heavier than the Phase 2 Armor. (Lore explanation vids.)
I just noticed on the phase 1 helmet, the two upper cheek pieces are overlapping the black "mouth" line slightly. looks pretty bad from the side IMO.
Is it possible to fix this, maybe trimming it just a bit?
Yeah, that's a separate piece so trimming is possible. Just need to be careful.
Kidney stones suck mate. Never had them myself but my wife has to deal with them constantly. Since her kidneys are deformed and processes proteins and such weird, apparently she has some kidney issues to boot. Every few months we are in and out of the ER because she has issues passing them. They usually have to use ultra-sonic treatment to break them down into smaller pieces (hers get pretty big from the X-rays I've seen). problem is the treatments can lead to kidney damage. Hope you get better man. Good review, but being I was never that big of a fan of the troopers, I can pass on them. Wouldn't mind having at least two, maybe, for an evolutionary display but that's it.
Yeah, you need to get at least one, it's a good trooper figure. And I've been having stones for years, just like my father before me, haha. The first time I ended up in the ER and they didn't do the ultra-sonic thing, they went in with a claw hook and got it. I don't know if that's exactly what it was but that's what it felt like when I finally woke up. Recovery was worse than the stone. Never went back again although in those situations morphine is worth it, but gaaaahhh. Tell your wife she has my sympathy, really. That sounds worse than mine that only happens every year or so.
Finally got around to doing this one, is it just me or does it seem like there is less in this kit than the others?
Love it! Love it! An that's just the drugs for the kidney stones. Great review sir. Get well soon!
Haha, yeah, pain meds are good, but I'd much rather be able to sit down and play with toys without needing a nap every thirty minutes.
Those elbows and knees just go to show that this armor was clearly not created with being worn by humans in mind. Just CGI mannequins.
Yeah, exactly.
Love your work. And Get well soon! Also would you like to see the import companies make a daredevil tv series figure?
Oh hell, a Figuarts Netflix Daredevil and Punisher would be awesome! I've never even really thought about that before and now I really want them.Really really want them. And thank you, I'm feeling a bit better today.
+The Fwoosh good to hear! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it! I base most of what I buy on your reviews so keep em coming always look forward to watching your videos. Can't wait to hear your opinion on the mafex 3po and r2!
Thomas Willis I'm editing that one now. It's a mixed bag, some good and some bad.
+The Fwoosh oh and forgive me if this is a stupid question but how do I distinguish all you fwoosh guys across your social media.
Thomas Willis That has become a problem lately since we've really ramped up on the socials. VeeBee and I (Robo) post on the Facebook page and should probably label replies with our names.I have a personal Facebook page but it's mostly for family and friends. Here on TH-cam I'm always the green background and do most of the replying. I usually reply to the Twitter. On Instagram we have the main Fwoosh account that we all post to but I also have FwooshRobo, and then there is FwooshPabs, FwooshVeeBee, FwooshProd, etc.
I hadn't thought about how confusing it all is until you asked. It's a big ol' team effort most of the time.
Could you use acrylic paint to make it belong no to a specific Battalion/Legion?
Oh yeah, definitely, these things are meant to be painted.
Does anyone know of a third party seller that does custom pieces. Like pauldrons or visors or stuff like that? Thanks.
thanks for amazing build review ... :)
No problem, glad you liked it!
Very cool
I really want to get a few of these kits but they're spiking up in price everywhere! $40-60 for a single kit when I can get every other kit for $20-25. Were they discontinued or is stock just running low and the sellers haven't received anymore kits yet?
They aren't producing them and stock is running low. I keep reading Bandai is phasing out the 1/12 model line. Evidence supports this since all we have been getting are repainted droid releases and nothing really new in a while.
@@morningtide1367 Damn that sucks. Where did you find this out? Have a source you could link me to?
Just got my boba fett one super easy ti build took me a 1hr max 1hr and 30min so much more easy than the gundam model kits
You dont built any of their ship? Like A-Wing that released recently.. Anyhow great stuff as always :))
Thanks! No, I've thought about doing the ships but I always talk myself out of it. Not enough room and way too many figures from different lines keeping me busy. They do look great though.
I think I’m gonna get the sh figuarts ones for army building (and animating) since they are pretty cheap right now.
I did few gundams. I'll check this out
From what I've heard, if you can do Gundams, these are no sweat.
For the pase 1 I preffer the mat finish Of the SHF ! Get well son man
I can see that, but man I love me some shiny finish. And thanks, feeling better today.
Nothing a spray of matte topcoat can fix.
Thanks for spending my money again! Dumb question maybe but is there some side to side head movement? The review says none but some of the poses are to the side unless I've totally got that wrong
Get well soon!
Side to side as in tilt, or side to side as in a swivel to look left and right? There isn't a lot of tilt, a couple of degrees. But it does swivel all the way around. And haha, glad I could help lighten your wallet!
So which clone trooper do you prefer, the figuarts, black series, or the kit?
The model kit. It's sized better than the Figuarts and more crisp and clean than the Black Series.
Is the Hasbro phase 2 trooper still exclusive to that amazon 4 pack? Or is it getting a single card release?
Still only in the 4 pack. Seems odd because they love doing troopers, could release it again in all the squad colors.
I would get 20 of the regular clone troopers. I want to get 20 of the tactical ops troopers and 20 of the shocktroopers. I want to get 10 orange clone troopers and Commander Cody. I would also get General Grievous with his four lightsaber attack and a blaster as a side weapon. It would be a total of 70 Clone Troopers all together.
That's a lot of clones!
Which is better if your choosing between the two? Model kit or Figuarts?
Model kit, mostly because of scale and the model being a bright white.
Thanks
Is it still worth getting for the Phase 1 trooper? Because I love model kits and the Phase 1 trooper is pretty much the one I grew up with. Hope you re able to reply soon ^^
Oh yeah, I built my second one and kept it as a Phase 1, looks awesome.
The Fwoosh wow that was Quick XD. Ty for the reply and by the way, will you ever get or thought About getting a gunpla / gundam Kit? some of them Are even more articulated that any of the Star wars Models and the prices Are great too. ^^ if you Are interestet I can tell you some great kits
I've seen them but I gotta keep the spending and display space to stuff I really, really like, and both are already in short supply, haha! Thanks, though!
The Fwoosh :D
are the stickers waterproof?? i want to do some photographs!
Do all the joints snap in or are some just held together by friction?
They snap in, so when you swivel or bend they don't fall off. Except the hands, those are just held in with friction.
+The Fwoosh Nice! looks like these might be a cheaper alternative compared to sh figuarts for background trooper building :)
PowerJuiceIam Definitely work as background, they are taller than SHF so if you put them back they will still be seen over the main ones. Plus they look pretty cool, heh.
Well at least have fun Armando and make animations and also because literally in Chile where I live it is harder to find the white figure of a clone trooper
That sucks about the kidney stones bro... I hope you're feeling better soon... As for the Trooper... I think I should just buy shares in Bandai... it'd probably be cheaper than how much they're going to get outta me for these guys... there's a whole lotta Clones in my future there is...lol
Now that I've sat on it a day, I think I'm in the same place. May need a few more of these. And thanks man, it seems to be easing up today so maybe the worst part is over.
Which is more durable?
The model kits are a little more fragile than regular figures, but not fall apart in your hands fragile.
Hey Fwoosh how much was it for you? BTW love u r figure reviews.
Hmm, I want to say it was around $20 before shipping, but the kits seem to be rising in price. And thanks, glad you like them!
Does Bandai still produce them?
Not sure about still producing but I think they still get stocked in places.
Looks nice, these model kits are just great. Also bless you with your kidney stone, get better soon man ;)
Oh feeling better, but I'll be glad to get past this. Hate these things.
I guess I gotta order 66 of em now
i wanna get one of these but i aint got the money :C
what should i buy the death trooper or the clone trooper
I kind of prefer the Death Trooper. I like the clone but I guess the design just gets in the way of articulation and such just a little too much.
so model kits don't come with paint :(
I saw a mass effect ship one and it looks like its just gonna be silver when its done >_
No, they don't come with paint.
hasbro should've release the clone trooper phase 2 instead of the clone trooper with the diff kind of rank/colors
its sad we can only buy them on the 4-pack amazon exclusive
Yeah, agree. They really could just do a 4 pack of the Phase 2s all in different squad colors. I know I'd buy two sets.
Do u need super glue the parts together
Plz tell me
Nope, no glue required. And ya gotta wait until I wake up.
How'd you get this? cant find it on amazon
Check the link in the description. I get mine from a buddy overseas but I usually pick up extras and leter ones on Amazon. The price right now on Amazon is a little higher than usual but overseas shipping has also went up so it's probably going to affect prices from here on out.
I remember seeing them for 20-30 bucks, now their like 60 :(
Yeah, supplies go fast because of customizers and the fact the kit is awesome, haha.
For me it’s now 108 on Amazon :(
@@andersonkopp6415 I'd just get it of of ebay at that point. There are some alright deals on there.
do these scale well with Black series?
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But I just ordered one model today can't wait to get it!
Can someone please explain to me why the S.H. Figuarts which also from Bandai is much more expensive compare to these? $50 vs these $25
Most of these were actually under $20 before the exchange rate changed. But these are hollow model kits that you have to assemble yourself. Bandai's factory essentially produces the sprues and throws them in a box. No inner blisters, no paint, no assembly, and a lot less plastic than the S.H. Figuarts, which requires all of those things at the factory.
Thanks!
2022 MSRP $50 , great option for great looking troopers, 🤔
not sure I'll ever get into these, think I'm sticking to my 6 inch Hasbro's. And having had two kidney infections I feel you pain, literally!!
Yeah, you know what I'm talking about. ::highfive:: That pain where you can only think about that and nothing else. But yeah, these compare pretty close to the Black Series so nothing wrong with sticking with those. That's actually what I'm doing with the Phase 1s, any more models I get will be Phase2s.
i love how cheap they are i thought they would cost like 60 buck but instead they cost 20 bucks i love it but what type of panit is good for customs
Go to your nearest hobby store and they can hook you up. Hobby Lobby also carries decent paints and brushes as well