They should make a Bandai Imperial shock trooper model kit. I'd buy that in a heartbeat. I can see how it would be hard for them to develop though. You would need a lot of stickers.
I've always thought it would be a genius idea for either Bandai or some third party to produce high quality decal and waterslide packs for stuff like that. We already have Stormtrooper and Clone Trooper models, make us buy more of the same thing by releasing separate decal packs for the Shocktrooper, the various clone squads and ranks, etc. THrow in some little things for the different Battle Droid ranks too. Sit back, collect money.
I actually really like this one, I know I'm weird but I would have liked if the places that were black on the other one was white on this one lol nice review man
Having built a lot of Gundams over the years, and just picking up the Vader recently, I can safely say Bandai knows their shit with model kits. I can also understand the attraction to the model kits over other figures, because having built them myself I feel more of a personal connection than a factory-assembled figure.
I just ordered the white one yesterday, I may get this one too and maybe at least one more white one. I'm an experienced Lego builder but I haven't really done many model kits before, I'm not gonna ditch Lego but I'd like to get more into model kits. Wish me luck lol.
I still need to get a couple standard troopers. I know I'd love them, but I've been buying so much lately, they keep on taking the backseat to new releases.
+Slaker117 I totally understand that. Believe me though, once you grab one and build it, you'll want a couple of more. I usually order one when I'm in between reviews or bored. Of course, getting around to building them is a totally different story, haha.
the stickers actually molds over the parts better if you don't have decal softener or color thinner.(I accidentally found out color thinner can help decals mold on nicely.
+AppeFinger I didn't realize that the trooper had that in the game until I started editing the video for this review. THe kit even comes with empire decals. Bigger, but could work.
Great review thanks. I had this model in my hands yesterday but I was not sure... now I'll get it for sure. I have an sh figuarts shadow trooper and getting a second one is around 90usd on ebay... vs 35 usd the model. I'll give it a try.
Another great review... I was looking at buying one but because it's the same as the standard trooper... I think I'm going to save the extra cash... buy another standard trooper & paint him black... on a side note... a way you can help reduce dust & fingerprint collection on this trooper & 3PO is to use a little car polish such as Meguiar's Ultimate liquid wax (it's got an anti-static agent in it...) & microfiber polishing cloths... that's what I do with my model cars... anyway keep the videos coming & I'll keep watching them... & once I've got enough bits I'll start posting videos of my Deagostini Falcon build...
+The Sarge I've been seeing quite a few people just painting the standard trooper kit. At this point that is waaaaaaay cheaper. And thanks for the wax tip. I also have Phasma that makes me nervous to touch, haha.
+The Fwoosh The wax will work on Phasma too... I use it on the chrome bumpers of my car models & it's all good... it should work on all your gloss finish models...
man lucky you im still awaiting mine to be shipped.. but cant wait to build this! i see you like the neck pieces on the shadow troopers you could try pulling a mold and make as many neck pieces for your troopers. also i would recommend using Mr. Mark softer for your decals which melts the decals onto the plastic making it look like its painted perfectly on. Nice video and hope to see more!
+Juan Rafael I use Micro Set and Sol for the decals. It's actually when they get soft is when I usually screw them up, haha. I prefer the neck on the Sandtrooper, but pulling the shadow and stormtrooper necks up a bit helps a lot. Thanks, I hope you get yours soon!
+The Fwoosh lol yeah thats what i ment using the sandtrooper neck to pull a mold lol and yeah a these kits you reviewed so far i want but amazon gets crazy with the prices and those space walls man.. i hope they get a 2 wall pack...
I really hope they make a Kylo ren model kit. Your videos on these made me buy the FO trooper and i was not disappointed. It looks great. Thanks for the recommendation.
My Captain Phasma got shipped last night! :D Can't wait to get and build! I'm interested in the shadow trooper, but seeming as it's just a black stormtrooper. I'll pass. If it had battle damaged armour, or the "black hole" style armour with the cracks/scratches then I'd get it
Nice review! Saw this first on your site, and since then I've been hunting this one. I'm now waiting for mine to be shipped! Just wanna ask, that base/diorama scene you're using with your kits, like they are inside the ship, did you build that or can that be purchased?
Hi Robo, been trying find this kit and its like trying to find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, tried Amazon, Ebay and other model kit sites.was this kit a limited edition ???
This was an exclusive and hard to get. After putting this together and loving it I tried to track another one down. Haven't been able to find a decently priced one since then.
hey fwoosh i know you didnt do it in this kit but i heard you painted a few details in the past kits, would be helpfull for us newbs to see how you did the painting, even though you might think you didnt go a good job its still more than most of us can do. also another question, are you thinking of getting into the bandai kits for the ships and such?
I do show a little painting in the Biker Scout/Speeder Bike build and a couple of others, but that is something I've been thinking about since a lot of people ask. I still haven't gotten into the ships and I keep talking myself out of it. Money, time, space.
I have a question... speaking of painting, what's the best paint to say customize a figure? for example I'm trying to paint the emperor's wrath darth vader black as the head is a new sculpt and is way better looking than the first Vader head. the model paint I used is sticky or something... like for days. it should be dry by now but nope.
+ Ralph lerma You have to use acrylic paint. It sounds like you used enamel, it doesn't dry on plastics. I like Testors Model Master and Tamiya, easily found at hobby stores. Just remember. Acrylic.
Pretty nice figure, but I have no moneys. Lol. Also would you say the sandtrooper is the best trooper to get if i'm only buying one? Super chill review as always mate, made my night as I sit here with a cold.
+TR-8R THE STORMTROOPER THAT SAYS TRAITOR! Haha, it makes my day that I have a soothing effect. I would definitely say the Sandtrooper is my go to trooper, you have several options and can display as either a Sandy or a Stormy.
+The Fwoosh Alright thanks man, keep up the *amazing* work. Also, have you seen this? www.figurerealm.com/customfigure?action=view&id=80079 Putting black cloth over the joints to give it a body glove look? I might try it, looks nice.
can you please show me how to cut the parts smoothly ? just finish my first order stormtrooper, some parts look a bit messy cause the way i clean the extra plastic, i use nail snapper and exacto knife, anyway, great review!
+Baskoro Juwono Best set of Nippers I have found are available on Amazon from Gundam Planet. About $35. Gave all my other Sprue Cutters away after I used it on My C-3PO Kit.
+Baskoro Juwono Like Skip said, spring for some nippers. They may seem like they're not any better than fingernail clippers or craft cutters, but they are. Soooooo much better. Most of the time you won't even need that exacto knife. bit.ly/1QouFyz
+Baskoro Juwono Besides a good set of nippers......don't cut right on the part. Cut just a little bit away from the part, then go back to nip the little extra Sprite off the part. Less stress on the part, especially the.smaller ones. Lite scraps with the extractor knife. You don't need fancy files or sanding strips. You can get a bundle of fingernail boards from dollar tree for a dollar. Everything else comes with practice and patience.
+kylethedalek I found it only on Ebay and the cost was slightly higher. Just got mine yesterday and even though it is a White Trooper done in Black Plastic, I think It was worth the cost.
I searched for "Bandai Shadow Stormtrooper" and found four in kit form. They run from $39 + Shipping up to $80. It is basically a Regular Stormtrooper kit only made with Gloss Black Plastic. These are Limited and are Considered Premium Bandai Kits...so get it while you can.
I just can't find this guy at eBay... Where did you get it? Also, I always wanted to ask you if you plan to ever get some model kits space ships (x-wings, millenium, tie fighter, etc) if not, why or what you dislike about them? :o
Search for "Bandai Model Shadow Stormtrooper" bit.ly/2aC6SyH I definitely don't dislike the ships, in fact I've considered getting some several times. But room, money, and time always keep me from actually buying any. My collection is 99% 6 inch figures, I just don't have anywhere to display smaller scale ships. Now if Bandai did a 1:12 scale model ship line....yeah....I'd be broke, haha.
+The Fwoosh Yeah I totally understand you haha. Would be awesome to have your review on one of those in the future, hopefully. Anyway thanks for the help, and have a good time at the comicon!!! Can't wait for those upcoming black series new waves.
do you know that the capt. phasma bandai model kit got 2 types cloak? plastic cloak and cloth. bandai-hobby.net/sw/jp/products/captainphasma.html as far as i know, bandai model kit capt. phasma is the only model kit product that use cloth part for only 4320 yen
Hopefully they will release a Vader with a cloth Cape. And release it separately (Cape) so people without it can buy one. And maybe a Kylo? Also do you know where I can get one of these exclusives?
+kylethedalek Kylo comes out in April and is said to have a cloth option too. And this is the only place I've seen the exclusives for sale... www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/14952-star-wars-plastic-model-1-12-shadow-stormtrooper.html
Oh, the Shadowtrooper is on the box. You just can't see it.
Oh, that's good. I wish I had thought of that.
The Fwoosh And now I will comment on another one of your videos.
They should make a Bandai Imperial shock trooper model kit. I'd buy that in a heartbeat. I can see how it would be hard for them to develop though. You would need a lot of stickers.
I've always thought it would be a genius idea for either Bandai or some third party to produce high quality decal and waterslide packs for stuff like that. We already have Stormtrooper and Clone Trooper models, make us buy more of the same thing by releasing separate decal packs for the Shocktrooper, the various clone squads and ranks, etc. THrow in some little things for the different Battle Droid ranks too. Sit back, collect money.
And to that I say, learning to paint will be your friend.
I actually really like this one, I know I'm weird but I would have liked if the places that were black on the other one was white on this one lol nice review man
+Erndaworms GamingAndToys Ha, yeah, I'd actually like to see that. The Negative Zone Trooper.
yeah, same here, i like when they come with inverted color schemes
Having built a lot of Gundams over the years, and just picking up the Vader recently, I can safely say Bandai knows their shit with model kits. I can also understand the attraction to the model kits over other figures, because having built them myself I feel more of a personal connection than a factory-assembled figure.
Yeah, personal connection, I like that. A little elbow grease, no two are alike. Makes them a little more intimate.
Another great one, Fwoosh!. I never get tired of these model-kit reviews.
+Geoffrey Blasiman Thanks! And you're in luck, my Phasma model should be here this week, haha!
love the decals on this set.
i don't know if someone said this before but the legends say they cloak with a stealth field generator.
it's in force unleashed if you play on hard difficulty
I just ordered the white one yesterday, I may get this one too and maybe at least one more white one.
I'm an experienced Lego builder but I haven't really done many model kits before, I'm not gonna ditch Lego but I'd like to get more into model kits. Wish me luck lol.
Heh, good luck! I had no experience before these either, if I can do it, anyone can.
I still need to get a couple standard troopers. I know I'd love them, but I've been buying so much lately, they keep on taking the backseat to new releases.
+Slaker117 I totally understand that. Believe me though, once you grab one and build it, you'll want a couple of more. I usually order one when I'm in between reviews or bored. Of course, getting around to building them is a totally different story, haha.
the stickers actually molds over the parts better if you don't have decal softener or color thinner.(I accidentally found out color thinner can help decals mold on nicely.
I would put this empire emblem sticker somewhere on his brest
+AppeFinger I didn't realize that the trooper had that in the game until I started editing the video for this review. THe kit even comes with empire decals. Bigger, but could work.
+AppeFinger I put my imperial logo water slide sticker on my ps4 controller (dualshock4) light part.
I’d put it on the shoulder
Great review thanks. I had this model in my hands yesterday but I was not sure... now I'll get it for sure. I have an sh figuarts shadow trooper and getting a second one is around 90usd on ebay... vs 35 usd the model. I'll give it a try.
Another great review... I was looking at buying one but because it's the same as the standard trooper... I think I'm going to save the extra cash... buy another standard trooper & paint him black... on a side note... a way you can help reduce dust & fingerprint collection on this trooper & 3PO is to use a little car polish such as Meguiar's Ultimate liquid wax (it's got an anti-static agent in it...) & microfiber polishing cloths... that's what I do with my model cars... anyway keep the videos coming & I'll keep watching them... & once I've got enough bits I'll start posting videos of my Deagostini Falcon build...
+The Sarge I've been seeing quite a few people just painting the standard trooper kit. At this point that is waaaaaaay cheaper. And thanks for the wax tip. I also have Phasma that makes me nervous to touch, haha.
+The Fwoosh The wax will work on Phasma too... I use it on the chrome bumpers of my car models & it's all good... it should work on all your gloss finish models...
man lucky you im still awaiting mine to be shipped.. but cant wait to build this! i see you like the neck pieces on the shadow troopers you could try pulling a mold and make as many neck pieces for your troopers. also i would recommend using Mr. Mark softer for your decals which melts the decals onto the plastic making it look like its painted perfectly on. Nice video and hope to see more!
+Juan Rafael I use Micro Set and Sol for the decals. It's actually when they get soft is when I usually screw them up, haha. I prefer the neck on the Sandtrooper, but pulling the shadow and stormtrooper necks up a bit helps a lot. Thanks, I hope you get yours soon!
+The Fwoosh lol yeah thats what i ment using the sandtrooper neck to pull a mold lol and yeah a these kits you reviewed so far i want but amazon gets crazy with the prices and those space walls man.. i hope they get a 2 wall pack...
I really hope they make a Kylo ren model kit. Your videos on these made me buy the FO trooper and i was not disappointed. It looks great. Thanks for the recommendation.
they made one already
+Chris santana lies.
+wyattslade14 It isnt out yet, but there is one coming.
+wyattslade14 www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-178233
+ wyattslade14 Glad you like the FO Stormtrooper! The model Kylo is going to be released in April, no pictures yet.
The shadow stormtrooper box is like that because it’s usually a premium Bandai kit which use a more minimalist box art I think
I really wish it wasn't a tamashi web exclusive. I would buy it in a heart beat if I could get it at a similar price as the original.
+Mason Cain I got lucky when I proe-ordered, it wasn't that much higher than a regular kit. Now I only see it for a lot more.
My Captain Phasma got shipped last night! :D Can't wait to get and build!
I'm interested in the shadow trooper, but seeming as it's just a black stormtrooper. I'll pass.
If it had battle damaged armour, or the "black hole" style armour with the cracks/scratches then I'd get it
That being said he does look cool as... I'm tempted!
+Sir Stefan Channel! He's cooler than he seems. Yeah, just a black Stormtrooper, but so cool. My Phasma is on the way too, absolutely can not wait.
Nice review! Saw this first on your site, and since then I've been hunting this one. I'm now waiting for mine to be shipped!
Just wanna ask, that base/diorama scene you're using with your kits, like they are inside the ship, did you build that or can that be purchased?
yeah, go to gtptoys.com and they have death star walls and such.
Hi Robo, been trying find this kit and its like trying to find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, tried Amazon, Ebay and other model kit sites.was this kit a limited edition ???
This was an exclusive and hard to get. After putting this together and loving it I tried to track another one down. Haven't been able to find a decently priced one since then.
hey fwoosh i know you didnt do it in this kit but i heard you painted a few details in the past kits, would be helpfull for us newbs to see how you did the painting, even though you might think you didnt go a good job its still more than most of us can do.
also another question, are you thinking of getting into the bandai kits for the ships and such?
I do show a little painting in the Biker Scout/Speeder Bike build and a couple of others, but that is something I've been thinking about since a lot of people ask. I still haven't gotten into the ships and I keep talking myself out of it. Money, time, space.
If I get him I’ll probably get a few more standard troopers first
I got this same shadow trooper just in 1/6 size
I have a question... speaking of painting, what's the best paint to say customize a figure? for example I'm trying to paint the emperor's wrath darth vader black as the head is a new sculpt and is way better looking than the first Vader head. the model paint I used is sticky or something... like for days. it should be dry by now but nope.
+ Ralph lerma You have to use acrylic paint. It sounds like you used enamel, it doesn't dry on plastics. I like Testors Model Master and Tamiya, easily found at hobby stores. Just remember. Acrylic.
Cool thank you!
Do you have any idea where I can get this model kit? Ebay is selling these at really high prices so I scratched off that option.
This was a Bandai web exclusive, so it was hard to get when it first hit, the eBay prices are about standard price now.
Alright thanks for the speedy reply man. I look forward to more Star Wars model kit reviews!
Pretty nice figure, but I have no moneys. Lol. Also would you say the sandtrooper is the best trooper to get if i'm only buying one? Super chill review as always mate, made my night as I sit here with a cold.
+TR-8R THE STORMTROOPER THAT SAYS TRAITOR! Haha, it makes my day that I have a soothing effect. I would definitely say the Sandtrooper is my go to trooper, you have several options and can display as either a Sandy or a Stormy.
+The Fwoosh Alright thanks man, keep up the *amazing* work.
Also, have you seen this? www.figurerealm.com/customfigure?action=view&id=80079
Putting black cloth over the joints to give it a body glove look? I might try it, looks nice.
just subscribed bro, love your vids
+Jordan Rogge Thanks, glad you enjoy them!
Do you think Bandai will release a model kit snow trooper
+AppeFinger Oh man, I hope so. That would be amazing.
Don't see it on ebay... got a link by any chance? Thank you!
Sure, here ya go: bit.ly/2bud106
Thank you!
can you please show me how to cut the parts smoothly ? just finish my first order stormtrooper, some parts look a bit messy cause the way i clean the extra plastic, i use nail snapper and exacto knife, anyway, great review!
+Baskoro Juwono Best set of Nippers I have found are available on Amazon from Gundam Planet. About $35. Gave all my other Sprue Cutters away after I used it on My C-3PO Kit.
+Baskoro Juwono Like Skip said, spring for some nippers. They may seem like they're not any better than fingernail clippers or craft cutters, but they are. Soooooo much better. Most of the time you won't even need that exacto knife. bit.ly/1QouFyz
Skip VABeach The Fwoosh Thanks guys! :)
+Baskoro Juwono Besides a good set of nippers......don't cut right on the part. Cut just a little bit away from the part, then go back to nip the little extra Sprite off the part. Less stress on the part, especially the.smaller ones. Lite scraps with the extractor knife. You don't need fancy files or sanding strips. You can get a bundle of fingernail boards from dollar tree for a dollar. Everything else comes with practice and patience.
Skip VABeach Thanks for the advice! :)
This looks really nice in black! Do you know where I can get it?
They were an exclusive on bandai's online shop (sold out & I don't think they sell outside of Asia)
So I would like to know where they got them too.
+kylethedalek I found it only on Ebay and the cost was slightly higher. Just got mine yesterday and even though it is a White Trooper done in Black Plastic, I think It was worth the cost.
+Skip VABeach I only one on there but it was pre built, and do you mean it was just painted black? Or it's just a normal storm just in black?
I searched for "Bandai Shadow Stormtrooper" and found four in kit form. They run from $39 + Shipping up to $80.
It is basically a Regular Stormtrooper kit only made with Gloss Black Plastic.
These are Limited and are Considered Premium Bandai Kits...so get it while you can.
+Skip VABeach thanks man, sorry about that last message at the start I never noticed that auto correct crap...
I just can't find this guy at eBay... Where did you get it?
Also, I always wanted to ask you if you plan to ever get some model kits space ships (x-wings, millenium, tie fighter, etc) if not, why or what you dislike about them? :o
Search for "Bandai Model Shadow Stormtrooper" bit.ly/2aC6SyH
I definitely don't dislike the ships, in fact I've considered getting some several times. But room, money, and time always keep me from actually buying any. My collection is 99% 6 inch figures, I just don't have anywhere to display smaller scale ships.
Now if Bandai did a 1:12 scale model ship line....yeah....I'd be broke, haha.
+The Fwoosh
Yeah I totally understand you haha. Would be awesome to have your review on one of those in the future, hopefully. Anyway thanks for the help, and have a good time at the comicon!!! Can't wait for those upcoming black series new waves.
do you know that the capt. phasma bandai model kit got 2 types cloak?
plastic cloak and cloth.
bandai-hobby.net/sw/jp/products/captainphasma.html
as far as i know, bandai model kit capt. phasma is the only model kit product that use cloth part for only 4320 yen
Hopefully they will release a Vader with a cloth Cape. And release it separately (Cape) so people without it can buy one.
And maybe a Kylo?
Also do you know where I can get one of these exclusives?
+Maulana A. Maksudi Yup, I'm looking forward to seeing how the cloth cape works. She should be here in a couple of days.
+kylethedalek Kylo comes out in April and is said to have a cloth option too. And this is the only place I've seen the exclusives for sale... www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/14952-star-wars-plastic-model-1-12-shadow-stormtrooper.html
The Fwoosh couple of days??? I AM looking forward to it!
Were is this exclusive to
+Sol Comander It was a Tamashii Web exclusive. It is available on nippon-yasan but for a higher price.
+The Fwoosh thank you
Were did you get it at
I was lucky and got a pre-order in but you can find them on eBay now. A little pricey because it was an exclusive.
Ok thanks
You don't need silver details! Lol looks good though!
where to buy ?
+Marco Besana I got this from nippon-yasan, who still has it in stock but jacked the price up since release.
exclusive
The reason why the box is like this is because its possibly a pbandai model
it’s on amazon for 31 dollars
What a waste.Why u can't just spray black for Stormtrooper u already hv
+Muhd Sufri Like I said, I like the Stormtroopers I already have as Stormtroopers. Buying one in black makes it so much easier.
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