Both nice but aesthetically the sideshow version looks better (especially the costume). It is nice you have pose options with hot toys. If you have funds and space for both; why not?
It was a good experience for me reviewing and having both in hand. As I said before it all comes to your personal preference. Really not a right or wrong choice here :)
@@Doubl3rzz I would have to disagree on some aspects, the slideshow one always looks up , not posable like hot toys. The blush is more natural in person (cameras typically don't pick it up naturally on either without a soft filter on). Some of the ski details are a tad better on hot toys. Sideshow gown is oddly cut in the front with an upward V cut that looks odd rather then proper long on front on hot toys. Do like the color of gown better on sideshow but color versus cut issue is one aspect. With a little work people can make their own even better ones and its easy to put on the hot toys by popping off head siding it over and snapping head back into pivot lock. Both are the best the market has to offer. Slide show is a good statue, while the body, build weight of hot toys is one you can pose and play with.
Yea... I think Sideshow is better in paint applications. But, Hot Toys are really good at details especially eyes, you can literally see the texture of the iris on any other 1/6 scale figures.
I went for the hot toys as well! The sideshow has a few things better like the robe and hands. But I personally like the face paint and face better in the hot toys etc.
Hot Toys is the winner for me. I really can not stand the way the Sideshow version will always be looking up, the costume has that unnecessary cut out at the bottom which makes the costume not hang quite right, it looks very odd, the pose of the statue is not that great either. Hot Toys version for me, it is the better version IMO.😎
Thanks for watching! Both version are good imo. I personally like HT because of the articulation. But as I said many times before it all comes down to your personal preference :)
Sideshow is better IMO because it is made by the same company that make Grogu for the TV series. Also long term Sideshow one will not crack like what happen to many rubber based HT figures.
Correct! and that’s the whole purpose of my comparison. I personally like articulation so rather have the HT. But that does not mean that the SS is bad because it is not at all! 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Absolutely. Do not like that at all. Those lines around the bottom of the ears make it look less lifelike. But I love everything else about HT. Wish they didn’t do that to his ears
I love how you can pose HT Grogu. Love it. But. I’m not a fan of those removable ears. The lines around the base of the ears is not a good look. SS Grogu looks more life like around that area. But I also LOVE how HT Grogus mouth can be manipulated. HT would have had my vote 100 percent of it wasn’t for those ears. Overkill.
@@Doubl3rzz the hands aren't flat green actually. They do have texture/paint apps and is more visible in other videos. I do think they are too big though. Should be like 25% smaller or something
If you want a screen accurate replica and you don’t mind that it is a statue then the Sideshow / Legacy studios is the one to go for. It was produced and manufactured by Legacy who made the ones for the series and distributed by Sideshow. The Hot toys is less screen accurate but if you want articulation its the way to go. My only concern with the Hot toys is the poseable mouth being made of silicon / rubber which has cracked on so many figures they have released. It also looks more like a toy imo. For me the Sideshow / Legacy figure is better.
Also the design was a collaboration between Legacy and Sideshow, and again Sideshow manufactured the product. Legacy had nothing to do with the final product making it to your doorstep or mass producing it.
The Sideshow version (which I've owned) is the more realistic one, but IMO the Hot Toys looks like "how you remember" The Child - exaggerating the cuteness. You'd be happy with either one BUT (at least in Australia, in 2023) you can still get the Sideshow new, but Hot Toys are all gone. If the Sideshow version had a cuter/warmer expression and the pose-ability of the Hot Toys it would be a clear victory.
Good video. I have the Sideshow version but think the articulation of the Hot Toys could be the way to go, as you can get him in some cute poses. I guess I'll finally have to open mine and take a look at the little fella. Thanks for all the Star Wars content, it's appreciated.
Good video. Glad I chose the hot toys one. I think face looks better. For some reason the sideshow one looks older. But again they’re both really good. I like that the hot toys one has much more options with mouth and hands and sitting
How well will the soft rubber on the HT figure hold up over time? I've heard complaints and saw videos about the jaw ripping already. And as the soft rubber ages it'll become dry rotted. Like the o-rings in GI Joe figures from the 80s. I'm not sure if it's a solid long term investment but I do like it more than the Sideshow version.
Oh man. Those o rings lol. The right size rubber plumbing washers has helped me in the past. That was back in the day. Not sure if they sell replacement ones nowadays. But man you brought me back with that comment. All my 80s Joes are in storage somewhere
Thanks for sharing! 😳 didn't think I would feel this way, but either do there are many things I like about the Hot Toys one better, I'm feeling like I prefer the Sideshow.
Revisited this video after deciding to buy the HT. How has yours held up? Any issues with the jaw tearing? I’ve heard that this is a known defect with some.
can you help me decide on what to buy? sideshow is kinda cute and sturdy and i think it would last very long, while hot toys got so many negative review this month with it's chin ripping when you keep the mouth close...
We’ve seen many issues with the HT Grogu recently. However, not all the figures had that problem. So I would still give it a shot just because having a life size figure with articulation is hard to beat. Thanks for watching :)
I don't think the Hot Toys one looks like grogu at all just like the kids toys, sideshow captured it better but hot toys has more of a fun factor because of the articulation, i'd rather get the sideshow and modify it like many people have done, or just look at it as it is but actually seeing a 400 dolar toy that barely ressembles grogu
Some people are biased because they've already bought and paid for the Sideshow version and they need to justify their purchase. The comparison of the cheeks, Hot Toys has rosy cheeks and Sideshow has a rash. As someone who hasn't paid for either yet and has zero bias, given the choice between the two, the Hot Toys clearly is the better figure overall with better display options because it is poseable. But you're paying for that, since it's also more expensive.
It all depends on what you like. Some people prefer HT others SS. In reality there is not right or wrong choice so I let you guys to decide which on is best for you :) I (personal choice) like HT better. Again thats just me :)
Hey! Because of this video, I was able to choose the one for me. As you said, it comes down to personal preference. I ended up buying the HT version. Thanks!
Hot Toys version looks like it's been commissioned by Hasbro. Looks like you could pick it up at ToysRUs for 99 dollars. Sideshow is more screen accurate hands down.
Awesome comparison review my friend , congratulations for the figures , I prefer Hot toys version I Love so much hot toys the child grogu life size !! one question my friend the base of the hottoys the child life size includes batteries and lights up, right???
Not one person on Earth would choose a statue over a figure for the same price. They also look exactly the same except one you can actually interact with and pose the way you like. When you order a steak you tell the chef how you want it, not the other way around.
Both nice but aesthetically the sideshow version looks better (especially the costume). It is nice you have pose options with hot toys. If you have funds and space for both; why not?
Hot toys one >
@@kaspies8150 hot toys is cuter but doesnt mean that its better, sideshow looks way more accurate
It was a good experience for me reviewing and having both in hand. As I said before it all comes to your personal preference. Really not a right or wrong choice here :)
@@Doubl3rzz I would have to disagree on some aspects, the slideshow one always looks up , not posable like hot toys. The blush is more natural in person (cameras typically don't pick it up naturally on either without a soft filter on). Some of the ski details are a tad better on hot toys. Sideshow gown is oddly cut in the front with an upward V cut that looks odd rather then proper long on front on hot toys. Do like the color of gown better on sideshow but color versus cut issue is one aspect. With a little work people can make their own even better ones and its easy to put on the hot toys by popping off head siding it over and snapping head back into pivot lock. Both are the best the market has to offer. Slide show is a good statue, while the body, build weight of hot toys is one you can pose and play with.
Yea... I think Sideshow is better in paint applications. But, Hot Toys are really good at details especially eyes, you can literally see the texture of the iris on any other 1/6 scale figures.
Hot Toys version is extra cute. Sideshow has sad expression. Grogu in the show was mostly happy. Not sad.
Thanks for watching Steve :)
Not right. Most of the time it has the mouth the same way like the sideshow version.
Sideshow version looks like the Grogu from the show, HT version looks like a parody.
Thanks for watching :)
I cancelled my Sideshow Grogu and ordered the Hot Toys. Trust me , it was a difficult decision.
No matter which on you choose, you will be happy!
I went for the hot toys as well! The sideshow has a few things better like the robe and hands. But I personally like the face paint and face better in the hot toys etc.
Hot Toys is better. Not sure about the weird Rosy cheecks on the SideShow version. Good choice.
@@caseymoore4759 your jaw is still good?
Hot Toys is the winner for me. I really can not stand the way the Sideshow version will always be looking up, the costume has that unnecessary cut out at the bottom which makes the costume not hang quite right, it looks very odd, the pose of the statue is not that great either. Hot Toys version for me, it is the better version IMO.😎
Thanks for watching! Both version are good imo. I personally like HT because of the articulation. But as I said many times before it all comes down to your personal preference :)
Sideshow is better IMO because it is made by the same company that make Grogu for the TV series. Also long term Sideshow one will not crack like what happen to many rubber based HT figures.
Good point :)
My gentle giant yoda is still going strong lol
Not made by the same company, but based on the molds used for Grogu in the TV show.
@@stevetb7777 its the same company and they said it in the video for grogu.
Nice comparison on Grogu. You can't go wrong with either one, it comes down to do you want a 1:1 articulated figure or a 1:1 statue?
Correct! and that’s the whole purpose of my comparison. I personally like articulation so rather have the HT. But that does not mean that the SS is bad because it is not at all! 🤗🤗🤗🤗
True, but with all the different options now available to modify the Sideshow version, the decision is still difficult.
@@jodl73 Then you'll have to ask yourself do you care about accuracy? In my opinion Sideshow is screen accurate.
I have the Sideshow version. Thought about buying the Hot Toys, but I can’t get around those detachable ears. It’s very distracting. Very.
It all comes to personal preference. Both are great figures and you cant go wrong w any of these figures.
You did a huge mistake. Hot Toys version is far superior to Sideshow.
@@stevemuzak8526 the jaw problem could kill it.
Absolutely. Do not like that at all. Those lines around the bottom of the ears make it look less lifelike. But I love everything else about HT. Wish they didn’t do that to his ears
I love how you can pose HT Grogu. Love it. But. I’m not a fan of those removable ears. The lines around the base of the ears is not a good look. SS Grogu looks more life like around that area. But I also LOVE how HT Grogus mouth can be manipulated. HT would have had my vote 100 percent of it wasn’t for those ears. Overkill.
Thank you for watching! Great points too :)
The sideshow one looks more authentic
Hot toys one definitely looks better
@@kaspies8150 LOL no the ht hands are flatgreen no texture the nails are really really bad sideshow is more accurate
@@kaspies8150 the hot toys looks like a characature , it's a better toy due to poseability but ss is a more screen accurate statue
@@Doubl3rzz the hands aren't flat green actually. They do have texture/paint apps and is more visible in other videos. I do think they are too big though. Should be like 25% smaller or something
@@steve-o-reno they are definitly flatter than sideshow's one the green is way more saturated and look more plastic fake than skin
Waiting forever for Hot Toys to be back in stock.😢😢
I think it is sold out. Thanks for watching.
If you want a screen accurate replica and you don’t mind that it is a statue then the Sideshow / Legacy studios is the one to go for. It was produced and manufactured by Legacy who made the ones for the series and distributed by Sideshow.
The Hot toys is less screen accurate but if you want articulation its the way to go. My only concern with the Hot toys is the poseable mouth being made of silicon / rubber which has cracked on so many figures they have released. It also looks more like a toy imo.
For me the Sideshow / Legacy figure is better.
Both are great figures and all comes down to your personal preference :)
@@ManofHotCollectibles agreed. You get a great collectable whichever you choose 😊
They didn’t do the manufacturing
Also the design was a collaboration between Legacy and Sideshow, and again Sideshow manufactured the product. Legacy had nothing to do with the final product making it to your doorstep or mass producing it.
@@kameo_kid bo but the molds and sculpt are theirs yea they still have a huge role in the production of this figure
The Sideshow version (which I've owned) is the more realistic one, but IMO the Hot Toys looks like "how you remember" The Child - exaggerating the cuteness.
You'd be happy with either one BUT (at least in Australia, in 2023) you can still get the Sideshow new, but Hot Toys are all gone.
If the Sideshow version had a cuter/warmer expression and the pose-ability of the Hot Toys it would be a clear victory.
Thank you for watching! I kept the SS one. :)
Good video. I have the Sideshow version but think the articulation of the Hot Toys could be the way to go, as you can get him in some cute poses. I guess I'll finally have to open mine and take a look at the little fella. Thanks for all the Star Wars content, it's appreciated.
Thank you so much for watching! Both versions of Grogu are very nice! Hope you enjoy it :)
I honestly like hot toys better because of its cheeky smile
Thanks for watching! :)
The only thing Hot Toys lack is blood vessels. On the Sideshow version, there is a clear blood vessel on the ear.
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Good video. Glad I chose the hot toys one. I think face looks better. For some reason the sideshow one looks older. But again they’re both really good. I like that the hot toys one has much more options with mouth and hands and sitting
Thanks for watching my friend!
Is your chin or jaw still good?
@@MrBaracu yes from what I know it is. He is packed away right now as I have recently moved but last I had him out his jaw and mouth worked good
I love the sideshow one as I have one. It’s a piece of art.
Both are good looking figures. Thanks for watching :)
Nice side by side comparison!! I might have to pick both of these up😉. Liked and subbed brotha👊🏾👊🏾✌🏾
Thank you sir! Yeap both figures it is! 😜😜😜😜
How well will the soft rubber on the HT figure hold up over time? I've heard complaints and saw videos about the jaw ripping already. And as the soft rubber ages it'll become dry rotted. Like the o-rings in GI Joe figures from the 80s. I'm not sure if it's a solid long term investment but I do like it more than the Sideshow version.
Both versions are great for sure! HT one you can pose your figure. SS is more like a statue. I personally decided to keep the SS one :)
Maybe you can apply that preservative powder that comes with sex toys? 😂
Oh man. Those o rings lol. The right size rubber plumbing washers has helped me in the past. That was back in the day. Not sure if they sell replacement ones nowadays. But man you brought me back with that comment. All my 80s Joes are in storage somewhere
Sideshow is much better cmon
Thanks for sharing and watching :)
Thanks for sharing! 😳 didn't think I would feel this way, but either do there are many things I like about the Hot Toys one better, I'm feeling like I prefer the Sideshow.
Thanks Sergio and option is great. There is no right or wrong - just your personal preference :)
Revisited this video after deciding to buy the HT. How has yours held up? Any issues with the jaw tearing? I’ve heard that this is a known defect with some.
Thank you for watching :) I dont have that figure anymore; however, I havent heard anything abt that issue from the new owner.
Sideshow better, hot toys looks like a budget Grogu
Thanks for watching!
can you help me decide on what to buy? sideshow is kinda cute and sturdy and i think it would last very long, while hot toys got so many negative review this month with it's chin ripping when you keep the mouth close...
We’ve seen many issues with the HT Grogu recently. However, not all the figures had that problem. So I would still give it a shot just because having a life size figure with articulation is hard to beat. Thanks for watching :)
I think you just decide it already because you just say good things about sideshow and bad things about hot toys
I just hate the big hands on the hot toys one
I don't think the Hot Toys one looks like grogu at all just like the kids toys, sideshow captured it better but hot toys has more of a fun factor because of the articulation, i'd rather get the sideshow and modify it like many people have done, or just look at it as it is but actually seeing a 400 dolar toy that barely ressembles grogu
Thanks for watching :)
Some people are biased because they've already bought and paid for the Sideshow version and they need to justify their purchase. The comparison of the cheeks, Hot Toys has rosy cheeks and Sideshow has a rash.
As someone who hasn't paid for either yet and has zero bias, given the choice between the two, the Hot Toys clearly is the better figure overall with better display options because it is poseable. But you're paying for that, since it's also more expensive.
It all depends on what you like. Some people prefer HT others SS. In reality there is not right or wrong choice so I let you guys to decide which on is best for you :) I (personal choice) like HT better. Again thats just me :)
Hey! Because of this video, I was able to choose the one for me. As you said, it comes down to personal preference. I ended up buying the HT version. Thanks!
Glad I was able to help! Thanks for watching :)
Sideshow for me, HT has hands and feet like Shrek.
Thats not right. Look how grogus hands are in the show and you see sideshows are very small.
El de hot toy se parece más, se ve más tierno
sideshow looks better bro, better skin texture on the hears hands and nails and its look more realistic
Thank you for sharing! Ultimately it comes to personal preference. Not right or wrong answer :)
For me the hot toys version is much more beautiful, in addition to posability it has a better expression and more similar to the original.
Good point! Thanks for watching :)
Is the robe on the Hot Toys version removable??
I believe so. I no longer have the figure so dont recall 100% :)
I’m still waiting for sideshow get there’s in be shipped out to me hottoys version it’s month late
Fingers crossed it will be soon :)
For the first time that I’ve seen, sideshow wins against hot toys
Glad you liked the SS one :)
Hot Toys version looks like it's been commissioned by Hasbro. Looks like you could pick it up at ToysRUs for 99 dollars. Sideshow is more screen accurate hands down.
Thanks for sharing!
That sounds like bullshit to me. Sorry but it looks real. I have a mattel grogu and yes... this looks not so good.
@@MrBaracu Looks too cartoon-ish to me as opposed to Sideshows. My opinion but feel it's pretty valid. The eyes are wrong.
@@ChildishChazbino Yes i understand you. Sorry for "bullshit".
I prefer the Hot Toys one.
What does the Hot Toys stand do? Takes 3 batteries but don't see a switch?
Nothing. It seems that re-used base.
@@ManofHotCollectibles maybe it can be moded and lights added/ with switch.
Hot toys version is an expensive toy.sideshow version is an expensive model/statue which i am looking for.
Thanks for sharing Darren! :)
Which one did u keep?
Sideshow one.
I just got my Hot Toys version today
Nice! Thats a great figure too! Thanks for watching ;)
Is the jaw still good?
@@MrBaracu 👍
The lines of the interchangable parts on the Hot Toys version, and the fully different color on the parts and the body, for me it's a big NO.
Thanks for sharing.
Sideshow of course...
SS is also a great figure. It all comes to personal choice :)
Awesome comparison review my friend , congratulations for the figures , I prefer Hot toys version I Love so much hot toys the child grogu life size !! one question my friend the base of the hottoys the child life size includes batteries and lights up, right???
I appreciated it!
hot toys one is too cute i think
Sideshow version looks way better, the hands and feet on hot toys looks huge.
Nah
Thanks for watching! Both are great figures for sure.
@@kaspies8150 yah
Look for pictures and you see that the hands on the sideshow are very small... no one can see that?
HT Grogu gains some lbs during covid! Looks less accurate from the show and more "cute". meh.
Thanks for sharing your commnent :)
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Thanks man!
Still haven't received my child lol
Sideshow's face is so bad. It looks like an old lady, i mean how do you make something so adorable look like that???
🤣🤣🤣🤣 It doesnt look that bad.
Not one person on Earth would choose a statue over a figure for the same price. They also look exactly the same except one you can actually interact with and pose the way you like. When you order a steak you tell the chef how you want it, not the other way around.
Thanks for sharing! I want my steak well done 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I would, i definitely prefer statues.
They dont look the same.