Anakin mostly used a blue lightsaber 🔵(and briefly used a green one 🟢), but I honestly think the color that suits him is a mix between the two colors, since he's a mix between both meanings of the two blade colors, and Anakin is different from most Jedi.
As an OT fan it's great seeing both blue and green. The blue one passed down to Luke, and also Luke makes a green one in ROTJ 😃 So I like how Anakin wielded both colours at one point 👍🏻 Thanks for watching 🙌🏻
This looks so good. I’m so glad I can finally order him tomorrow. I’ve been excited for this one. Placing an order for him and the stormtrooper with imperial display. Will be my first trooper too. Will be a very special delivery for sure. Great vid as always my friend.
@@TK421Collectibles definitely the opposite. I’ll be like a kid on Christmas Eve. The second I click the order button I’ll be looking out the window for the postman 😂
Agreed dude! 10/10, and I'll say the same for Padme. Pair them together and it's a perfect display. Well done capturing the likeness on camera. I had a hell of a time trying to get my camera to see what my eye was. 💯🤘🤘
I think the sculpt looks good. I cancelled my preorder for Mace bc it was too off, but I did keep the Kenobi Clone Wars. I really like Anakins box! Looks super dope
If you didn't think you would like Mace its understandable you cancelled it - no point having it in the collection if you're not happy with it 👊🏻 At least that frees up cash for other figures 😃 Cheers for watching mate!! 🙌🏻
Amazing review as always my friend! I have this on order and its a must have if you are all in on the AOTC line. I feel this is something that looks better in person vs on camera like how I felt about Mace. That being said, I'm excited for it! Congrats on the pickup and great review!
Thank you mate! Agreed it looks phenomenal in-hand. If you like the Mace figure you'll definitely be impressed with this one so glad you've got this one on pre-order! Thank you for watching and for the continued support my friend 🙌🏻👊🏻
I really like this figure, the hair impresses me more than anything, so cool. I think the reason the head looks a bit off is because he looks younger than I think he does in the film, his face looks fuller. To me this screams the speeder chase scene. How do you think the pleather will hold up, it looks more shiny and different from older figures with pleather, hopefully it will last better. Think this one is a must have prequel figure. Great video as always dude 👌
Was really impressed by the hair too 😅 The fact that the seam is very well concealed as well is a bonus! I think he actually looks slightly different ages throughout the film tbh (I mean he obviously aged during filming). In this figure I see the scene on Tatooine mostly, where he's talking to Padme in the Lars garage area. You're right the pleather does look shinier doesn't it. Tbh I've never had a problem with pleather on any figure in the collection fortunately. The climate here is good for figures! 😅 Thank you for watching mate, really appreciate your comments as always! 🙌🏻
@@TK421Collectibles Yeah, now you mention it, it does look like him from that scene. Yeah, I was really impressed when you opened the head to roll the eyes, I just couldn't see where the line was. I never had pleather issues until I we bought an older lord of the rings figure, Gothmog and all the pleather straps had crumbled and now I'm paranoid. Always dude, keep up the great work! 👍🏻
Oh yeah sorry to hear about your Gothmog! Can understand the paranoia when you've seen something deteriorate first-hand. I'm just keeping everything crossed that I don't encounter issues! 😅🤞🏻
@@TK421Collectibles At least you have that spray that that company sent you. I honestly didn't worry about it until that one figure, it just crumbled away in my hands.
@@TK421Collectibles No I did not. I’m still waiting for my pre orders of the Kenobi Vader and the 2 premium formats of the Clint Eastwood collection from Sideshow
@@bobathecrane1966 Ooh yeah Kenobi Vader definitely worth the wait. Awesome figure! And those PF Clint Eastwoods, wow! They look amazing, luckily they're not really my thing as they're above my budget!
I think when it comes to releases we just need to wait until we get these figures in hand, because it's hard to judge the figure from photos and different lighting awesome video though.
Yeah you can’t beat having the figure in-hand to really form an opinion of what you think of it. The photography and videos can be just seen as a rough guide as to what to expect 🙌🏻 Thanks for checking out the video 👊🏻
Great as ever..... I just passed on this one ,I'm finding the price point on some of the new figures is crazy didn't think this figure warrants the price point considering what you got with it ...
Yep, completely forgot about the techno-arm 😅🤦🏻♂️ I really dislike having to pull the arm out of the socket though so kinda thankful I forgot 😅 Had zero issues with any pleather in my collection so hopefully will be all good 😊👍🏻 Just have to keep the figure out of direct sunlight, humidity and temperature extremes. Cheers for watching mate! 🙌🏻
So loving this figure. This is one figure which took me 10 seconds to decide to get it. He & Padme is just an absolute have for me in the display. Also, im also loving all the things that come with it, especially the display. GReat video for an awesome video. Cheers mate
Thanks for the review! Due to space I can’t get him, I just can’t bring myself to part with my original light side anakin as I still firmly believe it holds up perfectly fine. Still nice to see he looks better than whatever the blogger photos were cooking lol
He looks really good and this is my favourite outfit for him to wear. The lighter shade of brown of his tunic works better than the darker brown of his light/dark side versions, imo. His partially constructed (did you say they call it mechno?) hand is a nice accessory. Don't think I'd display him with it attached, but it's a wonderful option and extra to have. You point out the seamless neck, and I have to agree with you that it looks better to have no seam there. Guess it's a trade between looks and poseability and depending upon which one of those matter to a collector most will factor whether or not they prefer the seam, I suppose. 08:56 Anakin posed beside Padme does make both figures that bit better. So good to see.
It's a great outfit, and yeah subtle difference with the lighter shades of brown. I actually forgot to try the mechno-arm, I've found removing the arm and inserting the replacement can be quite tricky on other figures so maybe subconsciously avoided doing it 😅 But its cool to have in the set. Thanks for watching my friend!! 🙌🏻
Really want this figure. Prices are still good. Just disappointed there isn’t a crop top Padme. It makes the blaster useless. Would be a hard job to DIY.
Yeah goes really well with Padme in the display. Two fantastic figures! I would definitely not attempt a DIY on Padme's top, I just prefer to keep the figures as Hot Toys intended them 😃
All I’m saying is I hope Sideshow releases it soon because I’ve been waiting for so long. I had it on pre-order for almost a year now. I got my padme when it said the expected ship. However, the Anakin one got delayed till July through October 2024.😤 I just hope I get mine
Sideshow take a while for most releases tbh. Day 1 releases take about 12 months from announcement for most figures. Then add a few more months for Sideshow to get their allocation to start shipping out. Worth the wait though this one! Thanks for watching 🙌🏻
Aside from looking a little soft, at least on video, the sculpt and its likeness is excellent. Sometimes a head sculpt doesn't turn out ok, but most of the time it's the questionable quality (lighting, angles, camera focus, lack of decent close-ups, poses) of the early videos and photos which can give a false impression. It happened with this figure, and even more so with Inart's Aragorn.
Totally agree! Lighting, angles, camera focus and poses can all make or break the photography. There's nothing quite like getting it in the collection and seeing for yourself though! 😃 Thanks for watching and dropping a comment 🙌🏻
Great figure , I like it a lot , really well done. I genuinely like all his figures and what a fantastic one this is for posing next to others, so many ways to display him aren’t there. The Years have flown in, can’t believe it has be that long 🤯. Figures are coming thick and fast so so many new releases, I am guessing your collection room must be at just about maximum capacity again, even though I know you added extra detolfs😮. Thanks for your thoughts on this fantastic figure, have a great rest of the week and as always mind how you go 👍
Hey Andrew!! Yes its scary have the years have flown by since AOTC 😥 But it's great to be a collector now seeing all these amazing products get released 😃 Yep, collection room is getting close to capacity cabinet-wise, but I will be cramming the figures in because I cannot stop collecting 🤣🤣 Thanks very much for watching my friend, have a great week 🙌🏻
Great review, good to see this up close to check the head sculpt while I wait for mine. I think it looks really good TBH. I ordered this to go with Padme in the display. Think they look great together. I would love to pre-order that artisan Anakin, can't order it anywhere!
Nice one Chris. Ace video, my most favourite you are. I love this figure, looks great. Love the sculpt and the clothing. Great articulation too. 9.5-10 for me. I don’t think I’ve done him justice in photos yet but hope to.
Thanks Mandy!! 😃 Yes it's a superb figure this one! Your shots have been amazing!! BTW just seen your latest Gandalf one this morning and WOW, looks like a still from the movie!! 🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥
You are dealing with the king of Star Wars collecting here, of course I have this one in already 😅 Even before Sideshow had done their First Look video apparently! 😲😬 I will bring it with me when I come to visit you and your collection 😄 Cheers for watching! 👊🏻
Five out of six dentists recommend this video!!!! Great review. I don't understand all the b_tching about the headsculpt, either. But I think there is a law that no matter what, people have to b_tch about the headsculpt. 🤣 TBH, those loose wires don't look too great. Not sure I will display him with them lit, either. Even if you do a better job with hiding those wires, you still have the USB cord to contend with. At the rate I get new releases, maybe I'll get this one in time for my birthday (October). 🤣
Cheers mate!! I don’t understand the criticism either ngl! Oh there’s a big section of the instruction sheet devoted to weaving those wires through various layers of clothing and the robes. I didn’t bother as you can tell 😅 I’m glad you’re getting the one, thanks for watching 🙌🏻
Oh nooooooo, really? I thought it was great, but maybe angles and lighting do come into play with this one looking its best. I hope you don't regret returning it, but at least you can put the cash to something that will be more to your liking 👍🏻 Thanks for watching 🙌🏻
If you keep the figures out of direct sunlight and in humidity and temp controlled room you're sorted and the pleather will last for years and years. Never had a problem 🙂👍🏻 Padme is a great figure, congrats on having her in the collection! Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Great review bud, must admit am not to impressed with the head sculpt. But what do I know has I've not got in hand. Not one for me but a must for your fantastic collection bud
If the likeness hasn't come across too great in the video it definitely does in-hand mate! Defintitely one of my favourites so far this year I think! Thanks for watching my friend, really appreciate the support 👊🏻
Looks a lot better now than in the blogger photos
Agreed, it looks miles better in-hand than in the photos! Thanks for checking out the vid! 🙌🏻
Anakin mostly used a blue lightsaber 🔵(and briefly used a green one 🟢), but I honestly think the color that suits him is a mix between the two colors, since he's a mix between both meanings of the two blade colors, and Anakin is different from most Jedi.
As an OT fan it's great seeing both blue and green. The blue one passed down to Luke, and also Luke makes a green one in ROTJ 😃 So I like how Anakin wielded both colours at one point 👍🏻 Thanks for watching 🙌🏻
just got mine today. he's so awesome!
Congrats! Mega isn't he! 😃 Thanks for checking out the vid! 👊🏻
This looks so good. I’m so glad I can finally order him tomorrow. I’ve been excited for this one. Placing an order for him and the stormtrooper with imperial display. Will be my first trooper too. Will be a very special delivery for sure. Great vid as always my friend.
Woo nice one Mitch!! It's a great figure, as is the trooper!! Definitely a special delivery incoming, congrats 🙌🏻
@@TK421Collectibles yeah I’m looking forward to it. Gonna binge a few of your vids tonight with a beer to get me in the zone 😂.
wow awesome!! Thank you, I hope they don't put you too sleep!! 😅
@@TK421Collectibles definitely the opposite. I’ll be like a kid on Christmas Eve. The second I click the order button I’ll be looking out the window for the postman 😂
Agreed dude! 10/10, and I'll say the same for Padme. Pair them together and it's a perfect display. Well done capturing the likeness on camera. I had a hell of a time trying to get my camera to see what my eye was. 💯🤘🤘
It's crazy, IRL this is one of the best sculpts I've seen in a while tbh!! Thank you for watching mate!! 👊🏻🙌🏻
MINUTE 6 :34...AMAZING...
LOOKS LIKE HYDEEN CHRISTENSEN IN 2002.
HEAD SCULPT IS PERFECT. ❤
Totally agree 💯 I'm so impressed with this one!! Thanks for watching!! 🙌🏻
Great review bro, never understood the gripes, some nice shots of this solid anakin sculpt!
Thank you Riley!! Been a bit behind on vids recently but just about to catch up with your latest collection tour! 👊🏻
I think the sculpt looks good. I cancelled my preorder for Mace bc it was too off, but I did keep the Kenobi Clone Wars. I really like Anakins box! Looks super dope
If you didn't think you would like Mace its understandable you cancelled it - no point having it in the collection if you're not happy with it 👊🏻 At least that frees up cash for other figures 😃 Cheers for watching mate!! 🙌🏻
Fantastic they are really knocking it out of the park ! That face! The clothing!
Thanks Andrew!! I agree, it’s a really good release all-round!! Cheers for checking out the video 🙌🏻
@@TK421Collectibles thanks for your reply....so enjoy your reviews 😀 👍
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I have just got Anakin Skywalker episode 2 20th anniversary in my collection today. Looks great
Congrats!! Excellent figure isn’t it!! Head sculpt looks so much better in person 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles it does
Amazing review as always my friend! I have this on order and its a must have if you are all in on the AOTC line. I feel this is something that looks better in person vs on camera like how I felt about Mace. That being said, I'm excited for it! Congrats on the pickup and great review!
Thank you mate! Agreed it looks phenomenal in-hand. If you like the Mace figure you'll definitely be impressed with this one so glad you've got this one on pre-order! Thank you for watching and for the continued support my friend 🙌🏻👊🏻
Beautiful piece mate.
Thanks Paul! Definitely better than what I was expecting! 👊🏻
I really like this figure, the hair impresses me more than anything, so cool. I think the reason the head looks a bit off is because he looks younger than I think he does in the film, his face looks fuller. To me this screams the speeder chase scene. How do you think the pleather will hold up, it looks more shiny and different from older figures with pleather, hopefully it will last better. Think this one is a must have prequel figure. Great video as always dude 👌
Was really impressed by the hair too 😅 The fact that the seam is very well concealed as well is a bonus! I think he actually looks slightly different ages throughout the film tbh (I mean he obviously aged during filming). In this figure I see the scene on Tatooine mostly, where he's talking to Padme in the Lars garage area.
You're right the pleather does look shinier doesn't it. Tbh I've never had a problem with pleather on any figure in the collection fortunately. The climate here is good for figures! 😅
Thank you for watching mate, really appreciate your comments as always! 🙌🏻
@@TK421Collectibles Yeah, now you mention it, it does look like him from that scene. Yeah, I was really impressed when you opened the head to roll the eyes, I just couldn't see where the line was. I never had pleather issues until I we bought an older lord of the rings figure, Gothmog and all the pleather straps had crumbled and now I'm paranoid. Always dude, keep up the great work! 👍🏻
Oh yeah sorry to hear about your Gothmog! Can understand the paranoia when you've seen something deteriorate first-hand. I'm just keeping everything crossed that I don't encounter issues! 😅🤞🏻
@@TK421Collectibles At least you have that spray that that company sent you. I honestly didn't worry about it until that one figure, it just crumbled away in my hands.
@@TK421Collectibles PS: Dude your video got out quicker than Sideshow! that's cool
Congrats! I'm kinda jealous tho😂
Thanks! But don't be jealous ☺️ Have you ordered one? Cheers for watching 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles No I did not. I’m still waiting for my pre orders of the Kenobi Vader and the 2 premium formats of the Clint Eastwood collection from Sideshow
@@bobathecrane1966 Ooh yeah Kenobi Vader definitely worth the wait. Awesome figure! And those PF Clint Eastwoods, wow! They look amazing, luckily they're not really my thing as they're above my budget!
I think when it comes to releases we just need to wait until we get these figures in hand, because it's hard to judge the figure from photos and different lighting awesome video though.
Yeah you can’t beat having the figure in-hand to really form an opinion of what you think of it. The photography and videos can be just seen as a rough guide as to what to expect 🙌🏻 Thanks for checking out the video 👊🏻
Great as ever..... I just passed on this one ,I'm finding the price point on some of the new figures is crazy didn't think this figure warrants the price point considering what you got with it ...
Ngl it is pricey for what you get so can understand you passing on this one! Thanks for watching even tho you're skipping on the figure 🙌🏻
😱😱you didn't put the robot hand on! Quite a nice figure no neck seam was good , bet that pleather will cause agg down the line 😭😭.
Yep, completely forgot about the techno-arm 😅🤦🏻♂️ I really dislike having to pull the arm out of the socket though so kinda thankful I forgot 😅 Had zero issues with any pleather in my collection so hopefully will be all good 😊👍🏻 Just have to keep the figure out of direct sunlight, humidity and temperature extremes. Cheers for watching mate! 🙌🏻
So loving this figure. This is one figure which took me 10 seconds to decide to get it. He & Padme is just an absolute have for me in the display. Also, im also loving all the things that come with it, especially the display. GReat video for an awesome video. Cheers mate
Yes Kumar!! I’m glad you’ll be getting this one in 🙌🏻 I hope you are keeping well my friend 👊🏻
Thanks for the review! Due to space I can’t get him, I just can’t bring myself to part with my original light side anakin as I still firmly believe it holds up perfectly fine. Still nice to see he looks better than whatever the blogger photos were cooking lol
Yeah light side Anakin definitely still holds up, he's an awesome figure 👊🏻 Cheers for watching 🙌🏻
He looks really good and this is my favourite outfit for him to wear. The lighter shade of brown of his tunic works better than the darker brown of his light/dark side versions, imo.
His partially constructed (did you say they call it mechno?) hand is a nice accessory. Don't think I'd display him with it attached, but it's a wonderful option and extra to have.
You point out the seamless neck, and I have to agree with you that it looks better to have no seam there. Guess it's a trade between looks and poseability and depending upon which one of those matter to a collector most will factor whether or not they prefer the seam, I suppose.
08:56 Anakin posed beside Padme does make both figures that bit better. So good to see.
It's a great outfit, and yeah subtle difference with the lighter shades of brown. I actually forgot to try the mechno-arm, I've found removing the arm and inserting the replacement can be quite tricky on other figures so maybe subconsciously avoided doing it 😅 But its cool to have in the set. Thanks for watching my friend!! 🙌🏻
Really want this figure. Prices are still good. Just disappointed there isn’t a crop top Padme. It makes the blaster useless. Would be a hard job to DIY.
Yeah goes really well with Padme in the display. Two fantastic figures! I would definitely not attempt a DIY on Padme's top, I just prefer to keep the figures as Hot Toys intended them 😃
All I’m saying is I hope Sideshow releases it soon because I’ve been waiting for so long. I had it on pre-order for almost a year now. I got my padme when it said the expected ship. However, the Anakin one got delayed till July through October 2024.😤 I just hope I get mine
Sideshow take a while for most releases tbh. Day 1 releases take about 12 months from announcement for most figures. Then add a few more months for Sideshow to get their allocation to start shipping out. Worth the wait though this one! Thanks for watching 🙌🏻
Aside from looking a little soft, at least on video, the sculpt and its likeness is excellent.
Sometimes a head sculpt doesn't turn out ok, but most of the time it's the questionable quality (lighting, angles, camera focus, lack of decent close-ups, poses) of the early videos and photos which can give a false impression. It happened with this figure, and even more so with Inart's Aragorn.
Totally agree! Lighting, angles, camera focus and poses can all make or break the photography. There's nothing quite like getting it in the collection and seeing for yourself though! 😃 Thanks for watching and dropping a comment 🙌🏻
Mine arrives next week.
You're gonna love it! Cheers for checking out the vid 👊🏻
Great figure , I like it a lot , really well done. I genuinely like all his figures and what a fantastic one this is for posing next to others, so many ways to display him aren’t there. The Years have flown in, can’t believe it has be that long 🤯. Figures are coming thick and fast so so many new releases, I am guessing your collection room must be at just about maximum capacity again, even though I know you added extra detolfs😮. Thanks for your thoughts on this fantastic figure, have a great rest of the week and as always mind how you go 👍
Hey Andrew!! Yes its scary have the years have flown by since AOTC 😥 But it's great to be a collector now seeing all these amazing products get released 😃 Yep, collection room is getting close to capacity cabinet-wise, but I will be cramming the figures in because I cannot stop collecting 🤣🤣 Thanks very much for watching my friend, have a great week 🙌🏻
Great review, good to see this up close to check the head sculpt while I wait for mine. I think it looks really good TBH. I ordered this to go with Padme in the display. Think they look great together. I would love to pre-order that artisan Anakin, can't order it anywhere!
Cheers mate, yeah he's going to look awesome in the display next to Padme! 👊🏻 Thanks for watching 🙌🏻
Nice one Chris. Ace video, my most favourite you are.
I love this figure, looks great. Love the sculpt and the clothing. Great articulation too. 9.5-10 for me.
I don’t think I’ve done him justice in photos yet but hope to.
Thanks Mandy!! 😃 Yes it's a superb figure this one! Your shots have been amazing!! BTW just seen your latest Gandalf one this morning and WOW, looks like a still from the movie!! 🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥
Man, you are too quick with these unboxings...Sideshow collectibles just posted a video on the same figure 😆
Oh really, got mine in before Sideshow?!? That's crazy! 😅 Thanks for checking the vid out 🙌🏻
I didn't even know this illegal release was out...can I try it?
You are dealing with the king of Star Wars collecting here, of course I have this one in already 😅 Even before Sideshow had done their First Look video apparently! 😲😬 I will bring it with me when I come to visit you and your collection 😄 Cheers for watching! 👊🏻
Five out of six dentists recommend this video!!!!
Great review. I don't understand all the b_tching about the headsculpt, either. But I think there is a law that no matter what, people have to b_tch about the headsculpt. 🤣
TBH, those loose wires don't look too great. Not sure I will display him with them lit, either. Even if you do a better job with hiding those wires, you still have the USB cord to contend with.
At the rate I get new releases, maybe I'll get this one in time for my birthday (October). 🤣
Cheers mate!! I don’t understand the criticism either ngl!
Oh there’s a big section of the instruction sheet devoted to weaving those wires through various layers of clothing and the robes. I didn’t bother as you can tell 😅 I’m glad you’re getting the one, thanks for watching 🙌🏻
Look great man I can’t wait!
You're gonna love it!! Cheers for checking the vid out 🙌🏻
I received it today, the likeness of the head sculpture is not there for me, does not look like the actor, I am returning it
Oh nooooooo, really? I thought it was great, but maybe angles and lighting do come into play with this one looking its best. I hope you don't regret returning it, but at least you can put the cash to something that will be more to your liking 👍🏻 Thanks for watching 🙌🏻
@@TK421Collectibles hey yeah, I think it looks better on camera but in person doesn’t make it for me, great content by the way, I’ll subscribe
@@ser610mlah thanks for the sub!! Much appreciated 🙏🏻😊
I always worry about fake leather.figure ok .not as good as padme .only cause i own her he he head sculpt not quit there .
If you keep the figures out of direct sunlight and in humidity and temp controlled room you're sorted and the pleather will last for years and years. Never had a problem 🙂👍🏻
Padme is a great figure, congrats on having her in the collection! Thanks for watching 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles true we dont get much sun in uk
Great review bud, must admit am not to impressed with the head sculpt. But what do I know has I've not got in hand. Not one for me but a must for your fantastic collection bud
Oh come on Todd, how can you pass on this and padme together for story telling purposes?
@@stevea8099 to many preorders and no space lol
If the likeness hasn't come across too great in the video it definitely does in-hand mate! Defintitely one of my favourites so far this year I think! Thanks for watching my friend, really appreciate the support 👊🏻