Hot Toys DX Indiana Jones announced + Star Wars teaser

[Agen]

Awesome but likeness not good enough.

[slipknotpredator]

His hat looks weird.

[Sined]

Whole set itself looks great but what's about that HF stunt-double?

[paulcarson]

Looks like Arnie Kim could have done it. Still at least we can upgrade a lot of the Sideshow stuff now.

[drbrad1975]

It looks great!! Definitely kills the previous released Indy figures. Can't wait for more photos.

[shaun-o]

Looks good, aside from the Map Room Gear I already have all that stuff stuff from Sideshow.

[Mad Old Lu]

Hot Toys
Dear Fans, one day to go for the public opening of our highly anticipated 10th Anniversary Exhibition at Tokyo!

We've just celebrated with the industrial leaders and friends at the private party!

As promised, the greatly expected MMS DX Indiana Jones Collectible Figure from the Indiana Jones – Raiders of the Lost Ark movie, a project collaborated with Sideshow Collectibles, is first unveiled here!
Here're photos taken at the event for our fans! Hope you'd like them!

Let's share the joy with us & have a wonderful Christmas!

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/1463/16614347489405234358690.jpg
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/4466/16463347489410234358690.jpg

Agree, good but not great. Trevor's sculpt is still better, and I like Sideshow's idol pedestal better too.

Crap! How much is this going to cost me?!?

[paulcarson]

Beats me why Sideshow / Hot Toys wouldn't use a Trevor Grove sculpt ? This could have been the ultimate 1/6 Indy. At the moment I'm thinking Raymond's custom is miles ahead of this.

I dunno, it may grow on me.

[MadCow]

Am I the only one stoked that they went with the Map Room outfit as the extra and not the Nazi Uniform?!?!?

[Mad Old Lu]

HEY! Where's the headpiece to the Staff of Ra?

[Matt S]

Everthing looks great in this, except that head sculpt...

[paulcarson]

Notice that the staff has no head-piece ? This is bound to come with a 2 outfit Marion figure. (Bar and Well of Souls outfits ?)

[Johnny Utah]

I need more pics before I comment.

[MarfMaster]

Totally underwhelmed...I'll take the shirt and maybe the pants. Hopefully more pics change my mind.

[Jmlsuperman]

I like it, don't love it. Is it a purchase for me? Yes. Glad I have my Sideshow versions too. Repainted properly, the Sideshow sculpt is spot on!

[lambo944]

Guys its a prototype, its not the final product

[meanstreak]

I love it. Can't wait. :rock

[masterside]

..... EPIC FAIL!

[small_studios]

The sculpt isnt terrible. Looks like Ford. Not as good as Trev but this is just one pic of it. The accessories look great from what we can see. We def need more angles of the sculpt. :impatient:

[Teddy Daniels]

I personally really like the sculpt, I am very happy with this so far, I bet this looks 10x better in hand

[lord-22]

love it !!!!!!!!

[Boba Ben]

I really like the sculpt as well. I'm very happy with how this looks so far.

[C-Phan]

Not even close of the best Indy ever from Raymond Ferraro :
http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/2026/indy3e.png (http://img714.imageshack.us/i/indy3e.png/)

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/8113/indy4.png (http://img709.imageshack.us/i/indy4.png/)

[lt0778]

love it it will be mine!!!!!!!!

[GrayWolf87]

Looks good but not that keen on the head sculpt. Liking all but the headsculpt. Atleast he doesn't have ridiculously wide eyes for the PERS!

[SwedishHeat]

I think it looks grand.

It's got the map room outfit. The whip looks a lot better. The belts look wrong, but I'm not that up on it, I wanted to get an mfisher set anyways. I'm bummed that it comes with the idol base. I don't want that, and I don't want to pay for it.

It looks like the bag of sand, might actually be a bag of sand, and not a plastic sculpted piece. And I even see Abner's journal in there too.

[Teddy Daniels]

Ray's is certainly amazing!!! But honestly I really think both are as good as one another

I think it is to close to call as to which one is better imo anyways :monkey3

I am definately in tha camp that is really happy and excited about this :)

[Rock83]

Everything looks great,but i think the likeness is pretty far off.I hope they improve it and im sure they will with their standards today.

[Minimodel]

Looks great to me and that sculpt will still be tweaked.Definitely buying this!

[meanstreak]

No headpiece... does that mean we'll be getting Marion too?

[Kabukiman]

Love all the accessories, but overall, I like Sideshow's better.

[Darth Madden]

Only one head sculpt so we can't make 2 figs.. bummer.

[dieguito_89]

Looks great. I need to see more pictures and see different angles, but I'm sure they've used the sculpt of Arnie Kim.

[Eamon]

The head looks very matt compared to other Hot Toys.
I will wait to see more but if I had to pic the perfect Indy, it would Temple of Doom Indy!

[BrooklynWolf X]

this is one of those times where i'm glad i held out on picking up a fig. like right now, i'm taking a huge gamble with the T2 line. i held out on buying arnold in hopes that HT will release a more 'complete' version of him down the line. if they don't, i might end up paying more than retail.

IMO, SSC did an ok job with their indy fig, but it wasn't good enough for me to pick up, hoping HT would take a crack at it. after these two teaser images, IMO, HT did an amazing job with this. i think the sculpt looks fantastic, however, the lighting might be throwing it off just a bit.

can't wait to see more pics...or better yet, can't wait for this sucka to be released.

[RollingJ]

Wow, I really hope they do a better job on the Reeve sculpt. Need to see more angles but this one can't touch the Grove sculpt IMHO.
Very surprised to see the pedestal in there, but again, I think I prefer the SSC one.
Might have to pick up the shirt off eBay, but other than that my wallet is starting to breathe a sigh of relief!

[16k]

Good, but Trevor's sculpt is MMMMMILES ahead!!!

[morbidaj]

Looks alot like Shia Labuuouef! (artie lange impression)

[cplhicks]

I love the fact the pedstal is being inculded too cool!!!!!

Yeah from what I can see the HS isn't up to HT normal standrads. However, I belive it will get there. HT has way of improving sculpts along the way until it's really good.

[THE JOKER]

I dont get why hot toys havnt included a second head with a smirk, they 90% of the time include a second head?

[Deak Starkiller]

Too early to tell, plus the flash photography doesn't help.

[ink]

Everthing looks great in this, except that head sculpt...

+1

the face will prob be worked on anywho

[MaulFan]

Looks good. Nothing to ____ your pants over, imo. Trevors Sideshow sculpt is better.

Agreed, pity that such a nicer paint job and production quality will be put to a lesser portrait. The likeness is there, but, the expression is a bit TOO serious to me.

Hot Toys
Dear Fans, one day to go for the public opening of our highly anticipated 10th Anniversary Exhibition at Tokyo!

We've just celebrated with the industrial leaders and friends at the private party!

As promised, the greatly expected MMS DX Indiana Jones Collectible Figure from the Indiana Jones – Raiders of the Lost Ark movie, a project collaborated with Sideshow Collectibles, is first unveiled here!
Here're photos taken at the event for our fans! Hope you'd like them!

Let's share the joy with us & have a wonderful Christmas!

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/1463/16614347489405234358690.jpg
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/4466/16463347489410234358690.jpg

OPINIONS

-Trev's sculpt is a better overall representation of Indy.
-Paint apps look great on the portrait.
-Leather coat is decent but still glad I have a Sovereign jacket, it doesn't look quite like Indy's enough.
-Idol pedistal looks good and ought be plastic so overall cost isn't bad, and having not gotten Sideshow's, glad for its inclusion.
-Rest of the costume and accessories look good from the distant view.
-Might be the angle and lighting, but hat seems a bit off in that look.
-Whip looks nice, have to see how they handle it, if two like Sideshow where one can be posed and one more for sitting in the holster, or maybe just one that can be posed and easily and nicely coiled into the holster.
-Assuming he has PERS, it's nice to see that HT won't make all PERS heads with really open eyes for the PERS feature and will do what's right for the character.

At the moment, it seems like a self contained figure and won't need any outside parts other than the coat, at least for me, I'm not such a detail freak on Indy as to spot all the small things, just the bigger ones.

[ShortRound]

i dont know man...the jacket looks a LITTLE to shiny doesnt it??
everything else looks great. kind of a waste with the idol pedistal. sideshows is waaaay better! and i already have it!! everything else looks great! lets see if the gun and whip holster are as good as mfishers. cant wait to see more pics!!!
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/1463/16614347489405234358690.jpg

[dieguito_89]

Better pics:

http://bbs.bbicn.com/data/attachment/forum/201012/24/2350383q33s30phlal8af6.jpg
http://bbs.bbicn.com/data/attachment/forum/201012/24/235042lruhnnriryltxizu.jpg

[screamingmetal]

It doesn't look all that better then Sideshow's Indy.
Not worth the $200 this will likely cost.

[MaulFan]

I'm pretty sure the headpiece is on the staff, I think the way it's laying on the table and the angle of the photo are making it look like a sharp point on the staff cuz we're seeing it at profile.

[Jay1138]

I like it and will probably get it. But the Sideshow Indy is still f'n awesome and will keep it.

[Chigger58]

So far I think it looks great, definitely still on the purchase end for me and I like the HS personally. Besides, as others have said, just a prototype.

Besides what we see here, looks like there is something "ALIEN" themed in the background. Can't tell what the other figure is though.

[The Boot]

I'm pretty sure the headpiece is on the staff, I think the way it's laying on the table and the angle of the photo are making it look like a sharp point on the staff cuz we're seeing it at profile.

QFT. :lecture

Looks like he might come with a Ford Finger hand (the first one from right to left in the photo), too. :lol

[Boba Ben]

So far I think it looks great, definitely still on the purchase end for me and I like the HS personally. Besides, as others have said, just a prototype.

Besides what we see here, looks like there is something "ALIEN" themed in the background. Can't tell what the other figure is though.

Looks like it's just the Dog Alien and the other one is the Guy from that Goemon movie.

[Eamon]

Ah, that's more like it! Totally agree that the jacket should have some wear but I like the face!

[Something Sexy]

Like others have side. Looks good but not that good. HT most likely has better build but Trevors sculpt is MUCH better. I am digging the second outfit of course that is awesome. The pedestal was a complete waste of time as SSC destroys that one.

[V-Raptor]

Guys, do you really think that Sideshow 1/6 Indy without any mods is better than that or equivalent? :thud:
Must be on drugs... :peace

This one looks pretty good, but still I'm not happy with his face, it's still not Harrison. Ford has bad luck in 1/6, no one can make him right! :D Trevor too. That's sad.

Also, being not so hardcore Indy fan, I'm pretty disappointed with the Bedouin cloth set. :\ Can't see the Horus Talisman yet, hope that they'll put it there in the end. Otherwise that would be an EPIC FAIL. But I was expecting nazy soldier uniform and bazooka.

Agree with MaulFan, the eyes looks nice here, much more better than in the other DX line. Now I have big expectancies on the DC Jack Sparrow.

Wonder what do we have under his hat?...

[The Mike]

I love it. On thing that got me was seeing the Map Room set up which is what I was dying for from Sideshow and never got. Only one head sculpt it looks like though which is a little ____ed IMHO since I would have loved to get another to set up Map Room Indy at the same time.

[Kuzeh]

Guys, do you really think that Sideshow 1/6 Indy without any mods is better than that or equivalent? :thud:
Must be on drugs... :peace



Gotta agree with you here...
Looks awesome so far!

[lambo944]

http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/lambo282/156697_184683988208925_100000019744422_688597_3168 793_n.jpg

[MaulFan]

QFT. :lecture

Looks like he might come with a Ford Finger hand (the first one from right to left in the photo), too. :lol

Well they made one for the T-1000 and many people saw it and thought of Ford figures, I say throw it in with Indy.

Too bad we couldn't get this portrait with those paint apps, that'd be the perfect Indy head.

http://www.swmmedia.com/SIDESHOW/INDY/5.jpg

[Khev]

http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/lambo282/156697_184683988208925_100000019744422_688597_3168 793_n.jpg

Very nice.

[devilof76]

Seems like I'd be more impressed with the sculpt if there was no PERS. I like his seriousness (something I thought was missing from Sideshow's) but nothing else about him makes me see Sideshow's as a lesser offering. I do wonder how it will look when it ships. They have a way of improving on prototypes.

[Eamon]

I love it. On thing that got me was seeing the Map Room set up which is what I was dying for from Sideshow and never got. Only one head sculpt it looks like though which is a little ____ed IMHO since I would have loved to get another to set up Map Room Indy at the same time.

Who's your girl there dude? she looks pretty rockin!

[Centrocal]

You get 2 bases ?

[V-Raptor]

http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/lambo282/156697_184683988208925_100000019744422_688597_3168 793_n.jpg

Awesome!
Thanks, mate.
So the Horus Talisman is there and we also get 2x stands like we had with don Vito C. Nice-nice...

***

Few shots about face. It's not perfect, but I think that it's not bad too. Don't forget that Ford here is very young, in the Grail he looks much more older, so don't tangle them both.

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/848/aseet.jpg

http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo27/STC_24/Intrest/INDIANA_JONES_RAIDERS_LOST_ARK-0-66.jpg

http://www.johntedwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/RaidersOfTheLostArk_4.jpg

http://www.indianajones5trailer.com/indiana_jones_and_the_raiders_of_the_lost_ark/indiana_jones_1.jpg

[MaulFan]

I'm thinking one base with changeable surface, much like I'm sure the backdrop is double sided and you just change out to what you want.

[AlanJG1]

Here are larger pictures from the Toy World Forum. At least we are getting real laces on the boots. It will be interesting to see how this figure progresses prior to release. It's a definite purchase for me though :D
http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/attachments/month_1012/20101225_00699e53ed6b5f61d7d7ddoiYPhWUOTu.jpg
http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/attachments/month_1012/20101225_a9a489987e76f38ea6b4f2wpFIn3auVQ.jpg
http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/attachments/month_1012/20101225_d63fc29f714682e93a882fB4AgwnaWEv.jpg
http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/attachments/month_1012/20101225_6a69a5b1e125cc5d9d1a74LUWHxjXUI6.jpg
http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/attachments/month_1012/20101225_e4cd304c2b800f9e53ff3J8I74mH4llX.jpg
http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/attachments/month_1012/20101225_a831720c9243e2fca1baSU7TFzt3BqmF.jpg

[Kuat of Kuat]

I'm underwhelmed at the moment, and I really wanted to be overwhelmed.

I'd have liked a second headsculpt instead of the Idol pedestal. The Map Room outfit isn't a very exciting addition.

Too early to really comment on the sculpt itself, without more angles and better lighting. I do like the earnest expression, though.

The quality will no doubt be apparent in hand, which will blow Sideshow (as good as that figure is) out of the water. And with the expected pricepoint, it had better be good!

[Mightytrex]

Wow this is a really great figure. Like others have said likeness is good but not great. Looks like I will need to get another set to display them both. :lol

[MaulFan]

Few shots about face. It's not perfect, but I think that it's not bad too. Don't forget that Ford here is very young, in the Grail he looks much more older, so don't tangle them both.

I'm not sure if it's the likeness or the choice of expression that's more in question with folks. It looks like Ford to me, just not the right expression to sum up Indy.

[sladesuperagent]

I like it enough for a prototype. I could do without the idol base, since I have the SS one, but map room outfit will be great on my SS and I'll definitely be making the PF head into a ToD Indy w/ machete and torn sleeve.

[RichAlot]

Better pics:

http://bbs.bbicn.com/data/attachment/forum/201012/24/2350383q33s30phlal8af6.jpg
http://bbs.bbicn.com/data/attachment/forum/201012/24/235042lruhnnriryltxizu.jpg

It's cool that Sideshow is allowing Hot Toys to do a figure of Indy's stunt double!

Seriously though, all the people who have filed these boards up with Hot Toys threads I'm sorry to say that from first impressions this doesn't look to put the Sideshow Indy to shame; it does not look like Harrison Ford.

[BrooklynWolf X]

i think he will come with two headsculpts....lets not forget, this isn't the final reveal of the proto. in one of the pics, they have him dressed in that white outfit, so it's possible that one has the 2nd headsculpt. kinda like bruce lee.

[ShadowX81]

I love it all except for the Jacket. The jacket looks a bit cheaply stiched to me. Butthen again maybe its just becuase ive been spoiled by seeing Kato's work.

[V-Raptor]

I'm not sure if it's the likeness or the choice of expression that's more in question with folks. It looks like Ford to me, just not the right expression to sum up Indy.
I'm pretty agree with you. I don't know why, but HT really afraid to give some expressions to their dolls faces. :(

I could be wrong, but I can mention only Leonidas screaming head in 2010. All other was like: "Mmmmm, I'm so boring standing on this shelf..." or "What's there, in the far distant???..." Still can't see Ezio head, he looks SO F DEAD! >< Good that he's under the hood...

Anyway, I would like to see Ford with his cheeky smile. And probable I'll never get it. :monkey2

+++
Easy way to fix jacket texture:
1) mix some good matt varnish and wooden ash.
2) paint jacket with it.
3) get profit.

[Kuat of Kuat]

Something just occurred to me.

The Map Room outfit with it's head scarf will be useful in helping to hide Medicom ROTLA Indy's horrible head!

[karamazov80]

Looks good, as expected, but the sculpt isn't spot-on, as others have said. I figured on this background, but didn't expect the little idol display deal. Cool, because I was actually considering buying the Sideshow Belloq exclusive for it. No more!

[MaulFan]

I'm pretty agree with you. I don't know why, but HT really afraid to give some expressions to their dolls faces. :(

Well this has an expression, he looks very serious, but to me, that's not the right expression to represent Indy. I think the expression Trev did for Sideshow's Raiders Indy is the right look to go with.

[Mightytrex]

Looks like I will be getting a new sidebag, whip, and gunbelt and holster from Mike. :lol

[HollandX]

I'm pretty agree with you. I don't know why, but HT really afraid to give some expressions to their dolls faces. :(

A lot if it is licensor approval. I read they made some great expressions for Tony Stark, but RDJ's people would only approve neutral sculpts.

But yes, I too wish the sculpts had more engaging expressions. All neutral is very boring.

I wish Indy was smirking. I wish Hans Landa was smirking.

[V-Raptor]

Cool, because I was actually considering buying the Sideshow Belloq exclusive for it. No more!
:hi5:
:1-1:, bro!

HollandX,
I know. :( Licensor's are suck an ***holes sometimes. :(

Well this has an expression, he looks very serious, but to me, that's not the right expression to represent Indy. I think the expression Trev did for Sideshow's Raiders Indy is the right look to go with.
Ooo, e! Sorry. I forgot to say that generally they have two expressions this year:
1) no expression
2) HULK ANGRY!
:D

[Mr.E]

Considering this is the first glimpse we've had of this figure, I'm absolutely convinced that Hot Toys is going to make improvements on it, especially on that head sculpt. Time will tell.

[The Josh]

The sculpt isnt terrible. Looks like Ford. Not as good as Trev but this is just one pic of it. The accessories look great from what we can see. We def need more angles of the sculpt. :impatient:

It's not terrible but it's not good either as far as ford goes. It's a nice sculpt of fords stunt double. The rest of it looks good though I do like my custom map room outfit better. I will probably order it just to make sure but as of now this needs work.

[MaulFan]

The only thing I think they could "improve" is the coat, but other than a customized one, I don't think you'll ever get the right jacket, it has such a unique look to it.

I don't think the sculpt needs improving, just a better choice of expression, the one they chose is done very well though, it looks like an angry Ford.

[turtlepower73]

i think when we get to see the final scupt..
there is going to be alot of customs indy's selling on ebay..

[RagingBull]

I hate to say this but I can't see Ford in that Sculpt, I'm sure HT will put it right though. Just not 100% sold yet though

[ShadowX81]

Im glad its a serious expression. To be honest I was never crazy about he half smirk on Trevor's sculpt (even though it is a better likeness). It was a bit awkward, and made him look like he just farted or something.

[V-Raptor]

HotToys reading this forum time to time,
so don't forget to write how trollface Indy would be awesome! :D

http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu357/the_weirdo9/Random/Reaction%20face/trollface.png

But being hones, I would be happy with two heads even if the price get extra 10-15$.

[Cocoboloboy]

The sculpt is definitely more serious than SS''s but also very Ford. I like it. Can't wait to see more and better pics of the sculpt and outfit.

[small_studios]

http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/attachments/month_1012/20101225_00699e53ed6b5f61d7d7ddoiYPhWUOTu.jpg

Ok from this angle that is not Ford.........:monkey4

[galactiboy]

Looks great to me... maybe the sculpt isn't as spot-on as what Trevor has done. But the final paint apps will crush what Sideshow gave us.

And when you consider the cost of upgrading a Sideshow figure (new body and repainted head) you're probably gonna end up in DX price territory.

[TheObsoleteMan]

Hmm, not as blown away as I was expecting to be. It's still very nice though. The jacket could definitely use some work, material looks a bit too shiny. A second headsculpt would be great, but only if they included a full second outfit (sans jacket) to go under the robe, otherwise it'd be a bit useless. You can't have Indy going commando in the maproom.

[V-Raptor]

And when you consider the cost of upgrading a Sideshow figure (new body and repainted head) you're probably gonna end up in DX price territory.
More, much more, man. ;) You'll need to get new body, pay for head repaint, buy Idol Env. from Beloq. It would be much more than DX. ;)

[Wanderer]

Great likeness of Ford's stunt double. Swing and an epic miss by Hot Toys. I hope they can revise this sculpt...

[Darth Madden]

Its neat but not $180 better than Sideshows. If I didn't all ready have Sideshows I'd get this one but since I do I can pass.

[MaulFan]

And when you consider the cost of upgrading a Sideshow figure (new body and repainted head) you're probably gonna end up in DX price territory.

Head repaint alone could do that. If you got Indy at retail, that's about $90, a good repaint probably runs $50-$100, you're close to $200 just to fix the head on the figure, then there's the costuming fixes.

[Darkseed]

Indy with interchangeable map room and multiple backdrops. :yess:

[DinoLast]

This looks just like Ford. I think some off you need to look at the sculpt Longer. Oh and to some of you welcome to the Indiana jones forum

[The Josh]

Looks great to me... maybe the sculpt isn't as spot-on as what Trevor has done. But the final paint apps will crush what Sideshow gave us.

And when you consider the cost of upgrading a Sideshow figure (new body and repainted head) you're probably gonna end up in DX price territory.

Yeah, the final paint apps of this will be better but honestly if it doesn't look like Ford who gives a damn. :dunno

[psung4ever]

I want them shoes.....

[klocket]

Stunt double, stunt double, stunt double!

We get it, the sculpt is not Ford...in that toy world pic he looks like the Hugh Jackman wolverine sculpt.

I was really expecting more...it's ok, but currently i am happy with my modified SSC Indy.

I was at least hoping to be blow away by something, i could care less about the map room stuff too...i just don't think that's "Indy" if he was displayed that way, i certainly oppose posing indy next to indy.

I hope they change my mind with more pics to come...

Man, almost ten days of wait to see this. :(

M.

[melanarus]

I'm buying it!

[klocket]

This looks just like Ford. I think some off you need to look at the sculpt Longer. Oh and to some of you welcome to the Indiana jones forum

No, it really doesn't...:(

Yeah, the final paint apps of this will be better but honestly if it doesn't look like Ford who gives a damn. :dunno

Exactly!

Who cares if it's painted well if it looks like a generic headsculpt of some military figure or something.

M.

[TheObsoleteMan]

I'm not passing final judgment on the sculpt til I see better pics, but I think it looks like him.

[lambo944]

http://bbs.bbicn.com/data/attachment/forum/201012/25/003754i3s1x1ipprr1z3p3.jpg

:eek omg im gonna be homeless in 2011 thats for sure

[TheObsoleteMan]

http://bbs.bbicn.com/data/attachment/forum/201012/25/003754i3s1x1ipprr1z3p3.jpg

:eek omg im gonna be homeless in 2011 thats for sure

An Indy, Reeve Superman and '89 Batman all lined up on a shelf will be a sight to behold.

[uzumaki_1]

Guys STFU....it looks awesome !!! It does look like Harrison Ford...when you first look at it then you instantly know who it is...thats what counts...everyone keeps going on about it looking like a stunt double...this piece of barbie doll looking crap:

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/3905_press03-001.jpg

......looks more like harrisons stunt double then the HT's one. Plus as a comparison who'd rather have the Sideshow version than the HT's version right now, forgetting about price and all the extras that come with it.

How can people look at this:

http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/attachments/month_1012/20101225_00699e53ed6b5f61d7d7ddoiYPhWUOTu.jpg

.......and say it looks nothing like Harrison Ford...are you blind ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If people are complaining about the harrsion likeness on this then I don't even want to think about what people are going to react on the Christopher Reeve sculpt...jeez man !!!

Edit: Wait for the proper official close ups of the sculpts and then _____ about the likeness...

[The Josh]

Nice I see Captain America and now I'm hoping even more they have the Thor license.. Indy I will get as long as it improves sculpt wise

[VoidDweller]

My first impressions looking at these initial pics of HT's Indy prototype is they've done a pretty nice job in capturing the look and feel of the Indy character. I'm sure there will be improvements. If I recall some folks were not impressed with the initial T-1000 likeness, but when the figure was released, the final sculpt turned out much better than the prototype.

I'll be adding this Indy to my collection for sure!

[Maglor]

Better pics:

http://bbs.bbicn.com/data/attachment/forum/201012/24/2350383q33s30phlal8af6.jpg
http://bbs.bbicn.com/data/attachment/forum/201012/24/235042lruhnnriryltxizu.jpg


Looks like they went with a removable hat.

Looks weird... to wide I think.


Love the boots though...

[mfisher]

Biggest issue by far is the fedora shape... theirs tapers as it goes up... it should have straighter parallel sides... I am thrilled about the maproom clothing.. they even got the trim work on that right... the idol base was a major waste.. sideshow's rocks... would have been much better with another head.. or two on that end... definitely curious about the whip... leather belt looks ok.. holster color is off ( yay me :lol ) Definitely want to see more of the head at different angles... the boots however look AWESOME ! I want at least three pair of those... and I imagine they will be freaking outrageous on the loose market...

[The Josh]

Guys STFU....it looks awesome !!! It does look like Harrison Ford...when you first look at it then you instantly know who it is...thats what counts...everyone keeps going on about it looking like a stunt double...this piece of barbie doll looking crap:

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/3905_press03-001.jpg

......looks more like harrisons stunt double then the HT's one. Plus as a comparison who'd rather have the Sideshow version than the HT's version right now, forgetting about price and all the extras that come with it.

How can people look at this:

http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/attachments/month_1012/20101225_00699e53ed6b5f61d7d7ddoiYPhWUOTu.jpg

.......and say it looks nothing like Harrison Ford...are you blind ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If people are complaining about the harrsion likeness on this then I don't even want to think about what people are going to react on the Christopher Reeve sculpt...jeez man !!!

Don't mean to hurt your feelings but I know its Ford because its supposed to be Indiana Jones. That being said it looks like right now every generic Indy figure I've ever seen. SS figure paint apps may have not been great but it looks like a nice figure I love mine but it at least "actually" looks like Ford.

[devilof76]

Guys STFU


You STFU.

this piece of barbie doll looking crap:


......looks more like harrisons stunt double then the HT's one.

Bad paint. What makes you think you have a right to be rude?

Plus as a comparison who'd rather have the Sideshow version than the HT's version right now, forgetting about price and all the extras that come with it.

I would.

How can people look at this:

.......and say it looks nothing like Harrison Ford...are you blind ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It doesn't look like Harrison Ford.

That's how.


Edit: Wait for the proper official close ups of the sculpts and then _____ about the likeness...

Who's _____ing? That is, besides you _____ing about people not liking what you like?

[YoNoSe]

Bought. Map room outfit? So bought.
This looks like the best 1/6 Indy by far to me. So nice to see HT getting more licenses worthy of their talents.

[Something Sexy]

It is funny how the HT fanboys cannot take the heat when the SSC fanboys were taking it for a year with SSC 12" Indy.

[Mightytrex]

Biggest issue by far is the fedora shape... theirs tapers as it goes up... it should have straighter parallel sides... I am thrilled about the maproom clothing.. they even got the trim work on that right... the idol base was a major waste.. sideshow's rocks... would have been much better with another head.. or two on that end... definitely curious about the whip... leather belt looks ok.. holster color is off ( yay me :lol ) Definitely want to see more of the head at different angles... the boots however look AWESOME ! I want at least three pair of those... and I imagine they will be freaking outrageous on the loose market...



Well Mike looks like I will be getting a new whip and holster from you and possibly a sidebag. :lol

[Eamon]

Yes because when anyobody says they love Hot Toys it MUST mean they hate Sideshow!! Jayzuz you'd swear it was religion we were discussing!
I like both companies and I buy from both. But I prefer figures to statues.

This Indy figure still needs more work but I really like it. All the gubbins are awesome! :)

[YoNoSe]

It is funny how the HT fanboys cannot take the heat when the SSC fanboys were talking it for a year with SSC 12" Indy.

Like most threads this will turn into some kind of weird internet tough-guy contest where everyone accuses everyone of having a hidden agenda for their opinions. And then the photoshop "helpers" will invade.

That's why I just take a peak and peace out!:peace :wave

[uzumaki_1]

Don't mean to hurt your feelings but I know its Ford because its supposed to be Indiana Jones. That being said it looks like right now every generic Indy figure I've ever seen. SS figure paint apps may have not been great but it looks like a nice figure I love mine but it at least "actually" looks like Ford.

Yeah thats like saying this:

I know its Reeve because its supposed to be Superman....FAIL !

http://i51.tinypic.com/s2waox.jpg

If its been made to look like Indy and it does then thats not good enough...in this case HT's Indy does look like Indy and down to the details...unlike the sideshow version which even though its been made to look like Indy, doesn't...maybe because of paints or sculpt...it doesnt matter...anyways people need to stop _____in and wait for the official photo's....am pissed because this happens most times without fail when a product is released by HT !

[MaulFan]

There's no need to fight over who'll end up with a better figure and who makes the better figure.

We already got the Sideshow Indy which had it's plusses, now we're getting the HT Indy which has it's plusses. We have lots of custom parts out there.

The bottom line is, I think between Sideshow, customs and Hot Toys, all the parts are floating around for everyone to make themselves a Raiders Indy figure for their collection that is everything they could want it to be.

[Something Sexy]

Like most threads this will turn into some kind of weird internet tough-guy contest where everyone accuses everyone of having a hidden agenda for their opinions. And then the photoshop "helpers" will invade.

That's why I just take a peak and peace out!:peace :wave

Oh yea most definitely. I like HT and I like SSC but I am not such a fanboy of one or the other that I can't admit to myself the faults of the product. HT Indy does look great overall and I will still order it but it is most definitely not gods gift.

[rushmore223]

I have hopes the head sculpt will be improved. Everyone was saying how bad the Iron Man Mark 4 RDJ Head looked horrible, now that it is in hand the consensus seems to have shifted, I am sure this will be the same case with this figure.

I do think it looks better than Sideshows Indy figure. The difference between SS and HT is SS's prototypes look better than the actual figure, while HT's Prototypes look worse than their final product.

I will most likely wait and see, but the addition of the alter and Map room outfit make this one a strong contender for my money.

[Darkseed]

It is funny how the HT fanboys cannot take the heat when the SSC fanboys were taking it for a year with SSC 12" Indy.

You shouldn't generalize HT fans.....HT fanboy but not ranting or attacking SS or Medicom version. To each their own...

[Something Sexy]

There's no need to fight over who'll end up with a better figure and who makes the better figure.

We already got the Sideshow Indy which had it's plusses, now we're getting the HT Indy which has it's plusses. We have lots of custom parts out there.

The bottom line is, I think between Sideshow, customs and Hot Toys, all the parts are floating around for everyone to make themselves a Raiders Indy figure for their collection that is everything they could want it to be.

:rock :rock:goodpost::exactly:

[avbat]

Yea I am a big Indy fan, and while pretty much every part of this figure looks to beat Sideshows hands down, the head sculpt is a problem. I was expecting more from HT. I know the heavily doctored official release photos haven't come out yet, but this does not look like HF. it looks like HF likeness was attempted, but thats about it.

[a-dev]

My 2 cents - he could be improved in the likeness and clothes weathering but this is as good as bought, I have no Indy and I want one. I wonder what extras we'll need to complete that second figure.

If the likeness stays as is then the gulf between HT and SS certainly won't be as big as I thought it would be.

[Boba Ben]

Like most threads this will turn into some kind of weird internet tough-guy contest where everyone accuses everyone of having a hidden agenda for their opinions. And then the photoshop "helpers" will invade.

That's why I just take a peak and peace out!:peace :wave

The photoshops. The horror! The horror!

[devilof76]

Like most threads this will turn into some kind of weird internet tough-guy contest...

I like Tinkerbell. :lecture

[mfisher]

Looking at it again I noticed that the belt has a leather keeper instead of a metal one.. so his belt is more accurate for LC.. possibly TOD if it is long enough... I will never understand how companies land such an awesome license but fail to pay attention to details... you'd think there would be at least one serious Indy nerd over there that would QC these things before they go into production... in the end we do have more fodder for building up a very fine Indy figure... but right out of the box nobody has gotten it right... which to me, is part of the fun with this hobby.. I like building my figures to make them just right.. makes it a personal project...

[TheObsoleteMan]

My 2 cents - he could be improved in the likeness and clothes weathering but this is as good as bought, I have no Indy and I want one. I wonder what extras we'll need to complete that second figure.

Judging from the full display pic, it looks like you'll need a second body, head and full outfit minus the jacket (you could also get away with not having the gun belt and stuff under there). I would hate to see what the head and boots are going to go for on the secondary market. :thud:

[Mr.E]

Those eyes are what's throwing it off.

[MaulFan]

Ultimately, there's usually something wrong with EVERY figure, be it inaccurracy or something not done as well as it could be. We might feel some figures we get are 100% right to us personally, but, with unbiased scrutiny, something can ALWAYS be found wrong.

[Husker75]

Really a let down, to me. Don't get me wrong, it looks nice. But I don't give a crap about cardboard cheesy backgrounds, and those odd angular bases. And I think it's a big slap in the face to do another version of the pedestal when most of us who bought sideshows already got it to go wit him.

Then there is the headsculpt, which better get improved on..

And really? That's all they could come up with for accessories?

This was gonna be a sure buy for me.
Now, I'm seriously reconsidering. For the price it will fetch, I might just settle for my sideshow version.

I'll have to see more pics, but yeah, a bit of a let down for me.

[The Josh]

Yeah thats like saying this:

I know its Reeve because its supposed to be Superman....FAIL !

http://i51.tinypic.com/s2waox.jpg

If its been made to look like Indy and it does then thats not good enough...in this case HT's Indy does look like Indy and down to the details...unlike the sideshow version which even though its been made to look like Indy, doesn't...maybe because of paints or sculpt...it doesnt matter...anyways people need to stop _____in and wait for the official photo's....am pissed because this happens most times without fail when a product is released by HT !

No fail man. Sorry.

HT details look really good as far as outfit and all that but the likeness right now are not what they need to be at all.

Actually the only thing that needs to stop is people coming in with your attitude.

[Wor-Gar]

Hot Toys
Dear Fans, one day to go for the public opening of our highly anticipated 10th Anniversary Exhibition at Tokyo!

We've just celebrated with the industrial leaders and friends at the private party!

As promised, the greatly expected MMS DX Indiana Jones Collectible Figure from the Indiana Jones – Raiders of the Lost Ark movie, a project collaborated with Sideshow Collectibles, is first unveiled here!
Here're photos taken at the event for our fans! Hope you'd like them!

Let's share the joy with us & have a wonderful Christmas!

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/1463/16614347489405234358690.jpg
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/4466/16463347489410234358690.jpg


Ah-HA! Arab gear!

AND the idol pedestal? Didn't HT know we got that already?

Looks good...BUT.........

[MaulFan]

AND the idol pedestal? Didn't HT know we got that already?

Well, we already got Indy too :lol. Given the way the pedistal was offered from Sideshow, there's probably a fair number who never got it.

[Deak Starkiller]

Holy crap, Metal Gear? Wowee! But the more I look at Indy the more I like it, does it blow away Trev's sculpt? No. But I am not digging the fedora so much, I was hoping for a Chris Taylor type of hat situation. Oh well. Also I wish his nose was a little crooked like the Trevor sculpt which is accurate to Ford's actual likeness. This may require two purchases. Also to the douche ____ting on SS's Indy ON A SIDESHOW forum, you're sounding stupid. So stop. Merry Christmas to those that can be constructive and remember their wouldn't be a HT Indy without a SSC Indy! :lecture

[SpaceAstronaut]

The weird shadowing makes him look a little like Mutt Williams in the preview picture, but I think the figure will turn out to be fantastic

[Gipetto0812]

My 2 cents - he could be improved in the likeness and clothes weathering but this is as good as bought, I have no Indy and I want one. I wonder what extras we'll need to complete that second figure.

If the likeness stays as is then the gulf between HT and SS certainly won't be as big as I thought it would be.

agreed! I initially never bought the SS version. Not b/c I didnt want it, but b/c I never really new it existed haha but once I found out and saw all the extra things needed to do to make it "right" it was something I wasn't looking forward to. So luckily HT saved the day fir me when they announced the DX :D from the pics it's looks great, yea too clean and not enough Ford YET but we know HT if not more than usual, goes back and tweaks the sculpt. But that's all I'm going to say. Now to wait and see what else they'll show :D

[drbrad1975]

Don't mean to hurt your feelings but I know its Ford because its supposed to be Indiana Jones. That being said it looks like right now every generic Indy figure I've ever seen. SS figure paint apps may have not been great but it looks like a nice figure I love mine but it at least "actually" looks like Ford.

In my opinion, the Hot Toys version blows anything before it away, including every custom i have seen. Sideshow's has always been a bit underwhelming, including Trevor's sculpt. I have seen so many repaints of Trevor's head and not one looks as good in my eyes. The tailoring of Hot Toys outfit, the fabrics chosen all look fantastic. This is the Indiana Jones to get. Once again, I am glad Hot Toys was able to get this license and do it justice.

[Raymond Ferraro]

I'm, reallywilling to bet it's a lot closer to what you see below than anything else:

- Hatted head with the top magnatized to reveal PERS
- Alternate Hatless Head
- Sculpted spare Hat
- Indiana Jones Outfit (standard)
- head scarf and robe (Ark extraction disguise) (i find it unlikely we get any other outfit, not prof outfit and ESPECIALLY not German disguise)
- real whip
- lots of different hands
- gloved hands
- shovel
-crate
-snake (s)
- Base with Fertility idol

I also don't think you will see any figure other than Iindy. Perhaps TOD Indy would be another non-dx release

Hahaha look! I told you so! and I had only one felow agree with me.


I'm surprised how much I don't love it so far. I probably would have if i did not already have my custom... which I think has a better ovrall everything thanks to the guys who worked on him.

another shameless plug ;) :
http://img255.imageshack.us/f/indy1.png/

[Something Sexy]

In my opinion, the Hot Toys version blows anything before it away, including every custom i have seen. Sideshow's has always been a bit underwhelming, including Trevor's sculpt. I have seen so many repaints of Trevor's head and not one looks as good in my eyes. The tailoring of Hot Toys outfit, the fabrics chosen all look fantastic. This is the Indiana Jones to get. Once again, I am glad Hot Toys was able to get this license and do it justice.

Too each there own but in my opinion HT will never come anywhere close to the customs on this forum.

[The Josh]

In my opinion, the Hot Toys version blows anything before it away, including every custom i have seen. Sideshow's has always been a bit underwhelming, including Trevor's sculpt. I have seen so many repaints of Trevor's head and not one looks as good in my eyes. The tailoring of Hot Toys outfit, the fabrics chosen all look fantastic. This is the Indiana Jones to get. Once again, I am glad Hot Toys was able to get this license and do it justice.

Guess we'll have to agree to disagree. The outfit and tailoring yeah I would probably give the edge to HT but the likeness is not even in the same area code. If it improves I will get this beyond me placing an order if not I'm quite happy with my SS Indy figures cause they actually look like Ford.

[Raymond Ferraro]

I do think honestly, and am happy in saying this that the one I had made for me by Kato, Sean and Mike with Trevor's sculpt is overl better looking.

Will still get HT's of course though
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/7761/indyfull.png

[MaulFan]

Not a big fan of Kato's coat, it's a nicely made coat, but never thought it looked like Indy's, too smooth, not enough wrinkles.

http://www.indianajones5trailer.com/indiana_jones_and_the_raiders_of_the_lost_ark/indiana_jones_1.jpg

[Maglor]

I do think honestly, and am happy in saying this that the one I had made for me by Kato, Sean and Mike with Trevor's sculpt is overl better looking.

Will still get HT's of course though
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/7761/indyfull.png

Without a doubt.

The HT shoes might be an upgrade though. :)

[mfisher]

Kato's coat looks more TOD to me...

[MarfMaster]

To be honest, I was tons more impressed when you unveiled your Indy Ray, glad all that work was not in vain!

I'll pick up the HT version, but I've decided to go ahead and finish my custom Indy as well. :exactly:

[Something Sexy]

Not a big fan of Kato's coat, it's a nicely made coat, but never thought it looked like Indy's, too smooth, not enough wrinkles.

http://www.indianajones5trailer.com/indiana_jones_and_the_raiders_of_the_lost_ark/indiana_jones_1.jpg

Kato's coat looks more TOD to me...

I thought Kato's coat was KOTCS? I swear someone said that in his thread, either him or something else.

Kato's shirt though, freaking ROCKS!

[MaulFan]

Even for Crystal Skull it's a bit smooth.

'http://xemorph.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull-picture.jpg?w=495&h=420

[Marvel-ous]

The sculpt is obviously disappointing. HT can do a lot better, so hopefully the HS will be improved until it is released. But so far, SS's Indy is infinitely better, and with a repaint can be awesome.

[Snake Eater]

Hot Toys
Dear Fans, one day to go for the public opening of our highly anticipated 10th Anniversary Exhibition at Tokyo!

We've just celebrated with the industrial leaders and friends at the private party!

As promised, the greatly expected MMS DX Indiana Jones Collectible Figure from the Indiana Jones – Raiders of the Lost Ark movie, a project collaborated with Sideshow Collectibles, is first unveiled here!
Here're photos taken at the event for our fans! Hope you'd like them!

Let's share the joy with us & have a wonderful Christmas!

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/1463/16614347489405234358690.jpg
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/4466/16463347489410234358690.jpg

Disappointed in no smirk, but other than that; loving it.

[Wor-Gar]

I'm a bit torn personally.

I love that this comes with so much stuff -- especially the Arab Disguise with staff and headpiece! Even his little notepad.

I'm not very happy with some of the clothing for an HT product:

The belts are the wrong color here -- web and holster.

The jacket isn't quite what I was hoping (more like what I feared) -- it's better than Sidshows -- what IS good though most importantly, HT got the length right!!! So that makes up for some but the jacket still isn't "distressed" enough.

The sculpt I'm willing to wait on better pics to make the final call...but so far, yes, Trev's beats it hands down.

Yes, the shoes are more detailed but that white stripe bugs me. Look like dockers or deck shoes.

Maybe I'm back in the upgrade business after all.

Sovereign must be breathing a sigh of relief.

[Something Sexy]

Even for Crystal Skull it's a bit smooth.

'http://xemorph.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull-picture.jpg?w=495&h=420

I just went back to his thread, looks like he stated it was a KOTCS jacket.

[Billy Ray]

Guess I am in the minority here, but I think this figure looks amazing! Definitely will be getting one. This will be my first HT figure and I can't wait!

So, no Star Wars figures then? Can't say that I am not just a little relieved by that.

[Puay]

Not totally that impressed, especially with the head sculpt. HT have got better jobs done.

[Rzeznikk]

Im GLAD we are getting the idol stand, Now I dont have to buy that crappy Belloq exclusive to get it.

[V-Raptor]

Wor-Gar, btw, yes.
I'm pretty happy that I have some parts from SC Jones and from Rider (metal sword\gun and whip), coz they will help me to update this figure well. ^_^

[mfisher]

Hey WorGor.. the boots are actually perfect replicas of Aldens right out of the shoe box.. obviously the screen worn boots don't still have that lighter colored leather on the sole's edge.. but brand new they do.. just need to weather them up really good and you'll have perfect Indy boots... these even look better than the newlines in terms of accuracy....

[Nitro]

I'm still getting the HT Indiana Jones. Been waiting a long time in order to get the right piece. I like the fig alot.

[Wor-Gar]

My criticisms aside, I will be getting this.

Worst case, I get Arab Indy with staff of RA and I can upgrade my SS Indy with the HT bits that don't show (jacket, shirt, etc).

So ultimately its a win-win.

I have a feeling the out-of-the-box figure will be better than these pictures.

And with PERS, maybe we can get a better look out of the sculpt. Maybe eyes slightly raised and determined looking.

[kl241]

So happy with this. Makes Sideshow's look like Hasbro's.

[The Josh]

That to me is a lot of money to buy a figure to part out. If I'm buying this figure personally it better look like ford or I might buy some parts from TA and add them to my SS Indy.

[Wor-Gar]

Hey WorGor.. the boots are actually perfect replicas of Aldens right out of the shoe box.. obviously the screen worn boots don't still have that lighter colored leather on the sole's edge.. but brand new they do.. just need to weather them up really good and you'll have perfect Indy boots... these even look better than the newlines in terms of accuracy....

No, I know they're accurate, just so new and clean that they don't look like Indy's. Once you weather them you won't see the stripe, so what's the point.

I just meant that it throws my eyes to that white stripe when I'm looking at the figure. Rather have filthy shoes.

[Wor-Gar]

I've always wanted a really filthy, messed up INDY, like post truck chase...

So now, I can finally take the risk and do that with my SS Indy without feeling like if I screw up I have no other 'cleaner' Indy.

Of course, that would require 2 HT Indys (one for clean and one for Arab)... this is becoming like the T-1000 where you now need a second body, pants, bag, shoes, sculpt... :slap

[SwedishHeat]

This looks just like Ford. I think some off you need to look at the sculpt Longer. Oh and to some of you welcome to the Indiana jones forum

For real.

Look at all the noobs visiting the Indiana Jones forum, saying how crap this figure is. Have you seen the Sideshow fig fresh out of the box?? Hot Toys looks ACE compared to that.

[devilof76]

It's a cool figure. Not cool enough to make me buy a second Indy.

So happy with this. Makes Sideshow's look like Hasbro's.

So happy with your post. Makes you look like a ____heel.

[CelticPredator]

I love the SS Indy, I love the HT Indy.....what's the problem again? :lol

[Wor-Gar]

http://bbs.bbicn.com/data/attachment/forum/201012/25/003754i3s1x1ipprr1z3p3.jpg

:eek omg im gonna be homeless in 2011 thats for sure

Thank god there's no mention of DIE HARD or McClane this year. Phew!

But the Burton Batman customs guys are sweating right now.

[kl241]

So happy with your post. Makes you look like a ____heel.

So funny to see one of Nam's lackeys try to fill his shoes. :lol

[devilof76]

I've been calling out your poor excuse for a half-wit simian's trolling long before nam was here.

[The Josh]

For real.

Look at all the noobs visiting the Indiana Jones forum, saying how crap this figure is. Have you seen the Sideshow fig fresh out of the box?? Hot Toys looks ACE compared to that.

Well, I'm not a newb. I don't think I've seen anyone say the figure is crap but the likeness isn't great right now, but you're resorting to taking shots at another figure. Thats awesome. :slap

[kl241]

And now he's GONE! :nana:

[devilof76]

So you thought it was safe to come back out from under your bridge?

[Puay]

Together with the idol stand wouldn't be cheap. I would need to check price before actually buying.

[Spartan Rex]

I'm a bit torn personally.

I love that this comes with so much stuff -- especially the Arab Disguise with staff and headpiece! Even his little notepad.

I'm not very happy with some of the clothing for an HT product:

The belts are the wrong color here -- web and holster.

The jacket isn't quite what I was hoping (more like what I feared) -- it's better than Sidshows -- what IS good though most importantly, HT got the length right!!! So that makes up for some but the jacket still isn't "distressed" enough.

The sculpt I'm willing to wait on better pics to make the final call...but so far, yes, Trev's beats it hands down.

Yes, the shoes are more detailed but that white stripe bugs me. Look like dockers or deck shoes.

Maybe I'm back in the upgrade business after all.

Sovereign must be breathing a sigh of relief.

:lecture
Agree to the Nth degree.

With as much info thats out there on Indys gear theres no reason this shouldnt be HTs most accurate and lauded figure.
The fans have been wanting this figure from HT forever, so make it perfect guys.
Highly recommend all concerns and helpful insights be sent to HT in a courteous fashion. They do listen.

[SwedishHeat]

Well, I'm not a newb. I don't think I've seen anyone say the figure is crap but the likeness isn't great right now, but you're resorting to taking shots at another figure. Thats awesome. :slap

Then perhaps I wasn't talking about you, but if you want to take it personally, that's your beef.

I paid good money for Sideshow's figure, direct from them, based on prototype images that looked very nice. The production figure looked far away from what was originally solicited. It is well within my rights to complain about that.

[gunm]

I'm liking what I see so far. This might be my first Indiana Jones figure...kind of glad I didn't buy any of the SSC or Medicom ones now.

[The Josh]

Then perhaps I wasn't talking about you, but if you want to take it personally, that's your beef.

I paid good money for Sideshow's figure, direct from them, based on prototype images that looked very nice. The production figure looked far away from what was originally solicited. It is well within my rights to complain about that.

I didn't take it personally but was just stating it for the record. I don't know you well enough to really take it personally nor care enough about you to take it personally. :peace

As did I. However, you're getting hacked or working there cause folks are saying that they don't like the HT version so far or aspects of it. Its their rights to do that as well.

Just find it funny that you're ripping on folks for talking about the HT version but then turning and ripping on SS. :lol

[Puay]

So nothing about Star Wars?:lol

[FLOSI]

Sculpt needs work but I really like the rest of the set... Might need to get two, assuming the sculpt gets a bit of a re-work... It actually reminds me of the Toys McCoy head. :lol

[Wor-Gar]

Is this any better with eyes forward...

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/Wor-Gar/HTIndianaJonesadj.jpg

[tbay]

I'm hoping they revise the headsculpt or include a second head because the likeness is off by quite a bit, however everything else looks great on the figure.

[Maglor]

Is this any better with eyes forward...

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/Wor-Gar/HTIndianaJonesadj.jpg

Actually yes. :exactly:

[FLOSI]

Slightly, but it's still not quite right.... I'd take a repainted Trev sculpt over that every time.

[tbay]

Is this any better with eyes forward...

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/Wor-Gar/HTIndianaJonesadj.jpg

Wow, that angle does make a huge difference, now I'm liking the sculpt a lot more.

[minivader]

disappointed w/ the ford likeness in these pix. you expect to be wowed with HT DX figure and this just doesn't.

[The Josh]

Doesn't it look like the one Arnie Kim did a few years back? I'd say he did this one.

[Matt S]

Not even close of the best Indy ever from Raymond Ferraro :
http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/2026/indy3e.png (http://img714.imageshack.us/i/indy3e.png/)

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/8113/indy4.png (http://img709.imageshack.us/i/indy4.png/)


Thats the problem with the HT one - eyes should be squinting....does this have the moving eyes feature? They need to ditch that concept quick

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/3905_press03-001.jpg



The figure that marked the beginning of the end for my Sideshow collecting days. Incorrect eye color? Check - pumpking hued skin tone? check. Zombie like paint apps stare? Check. Neck that doesnt match skin tone of head? Check. Piece of crap pro body? Check

[Snake Eater]

Doesn't it look like the one Arnie Kim did a few years back? I'd say he did this one.

I'd put money on it.

[RollingJ]

It looks a lot like the old Arnie Kim one. It looks more like the 'bad' archaeologist from Last Crusade than Indy. Perhaps that would be a cool custom to make...

[FLOSI]

Doesn't it look like the one Arnie Kim did a few years back? I'd say he did this one.

:lecture:lecture:lecture

And like NAM said last week, this figure's likeness would determine how well it will sell and at this point it's just not there...

Hell, much of the little details that HT seems to nail appear to be lacking in this proto.

[KBA]

Trevor's sculpt looks better, but everything else is better on the HT fig. Bring on the official pics.

[Spartan Rex]

HT needs to knock this out of the park more than any other figure theyve done. There is no other singular figure more iconic in 1/6th.

.................imo

[Darkseed]

The sculpt isn't a homerun (in these pics) but neither is Wolverine's and he looks great in the detolf. I am not 'blown away' by the figure but it looks really good and I wouldn't mind Indy in the collection. Probably a purchase just wait for official specs then decide.

[RED5150]

Looks alot like the Arnie Kim, he did a few years ago. I'm wondering if the hat comes off like on the Chris from Platoon with the extra hair. Also I think the idol stand is made of plastic like the Iron man lab robot, so the set may not be too expensive, maybe 169.99.

[Centrocal]

http://ww3.sinaimg.cn/large/6abcda73jw6dco5jk6wolj.jpg

[Spartan Rex]

Kim's likeness of Ford was never that good anyway, I thought.

[hunnipot85]

I see Ford, i'm happy. :rock

[The Josh]

I'd put money on it.

Thats what I thought. Glad someone else thinks so. :lol

It appears he has gotten a bit better but he didn't get it then and its not there now for me.

:lecture:lecture:lecture

And like NAM said last week, this figure's likeness would determine how well it will sell and at this point it's just not there...

Hell, much of the little details that HT seems to nail appear to be lacking in this proto.

Thats the thing for me. If the likeness doesn't get better I just can't order this myself. Especially with what this will cost. Honestly, they're adding a idol piece I have from SS, map room (which I think the custom I have looks way better), basically the same items that the SS one came with, etc. The outfit I do think looks better so far but I think the Jacket needs to be closer to the Wolverine texture I think.

[Snake Eater]

Not loving the way the hat looks.

Seems a little awkward, (perhaps even too big/sitting too high?), on the head.


Agreed Josh. It looks better, but still not 100% likeness in my eyes.

[lt0778]

Never owned a indy so this will be added to my collection. Can't wait.

[The Josh]

Agreed Josh. It looks better, but still not 100% likeness in my eyes.

Agreed. I want to order this because I do love Indy and I love HT work. Its just gotta get there if I'm gonna pull the trigger

[Snake Eater]

Well I have no Indy in my collection anymore and I am a big fan of HT, so this is a definite purchase for me, but I do hope they tweak the likeness.

As others have stated, this is simply not 'blowing me away' at the moment.

[The Josh]

As others have stated, this is simply not 'blowing me away' at the moment.

Thats the thing. HT almost always blows me away with even pieces I don't buy. Right now not so much.

[IndianaPaul]

Massive disappointment. They should scrap that awful sculpt and work with Sideshow's. Is there anyway to contact them? Maybe that would help if a ton expressed concern.

[Boba Ben]

I don't have any Indiana Jones items in my collection, so If I do end up getting something to represent that series for me, it'll probably be this figure.

[Scifi67]

Love it, can't wait to buy it! Thanks for all the photos, especially the larger versions(wallpaper replaced).

[SAB]

It's Hot Toys.
Their final product is often way better than an initial sculpt.

Two examples:
The Rocky4 figure pics which looked like a cartoon Sly.
The final sculpt was awesome.

Bruce Lee's body which was ultra ripped. They have now released pics 6 months later of a much more natural body - and they are still working on improving.

Indy will look like Ford when he is released.

[mattman6886]

I think it looks great. The one thing throwing it off a little is the eyebrows look to bushy and dark in that pics. Probably just the lighting. Am I the only one who doesn't like SS 12" figure???

[OSCORP]

It's Hot Toys.
Their final product is often way better than an initial sculpt.

Two examples:
The Rocky4 figure pics which looked like a cartoon Sly.
The final sculpt was awesome.

Bruce Lee's body which was ultra ripped. They have now released pics 6 months later of a much more natural body - and they are still working on improving.

Indy will look like Ford when he is released.


:lecture:exactly::clap

[mfisher]

I am still befuddled over the decision to include the idol base... why ??? Sideshow's piece was all we needed... very goofy decision... a piece of the maproom floor would have made sense... or hell.. just more accessories... maybe his transit on a tripod for display with the maproom robe.. shovel, rope.. something... but another idol base... groan.... give us something new we can use.... again.. I am in no way jumping into this girlie pissing match over sideshow's Indy vs. HT's.. (which is really ridiculous... reading through here I have come to the conclusion that a number of you really need to step back and notice that this is nothing but a good thing for collectors... more choices mean better customs.. period... stop getting so bent over different opinions and be happy with the fact that we now have something more than the old 80's Kenner 12 inch and the Toys McCoy !!) .... but anyhoo.....

[siquisiri]

I dont get why so many of you have cows about the likeness, when you know that HT will teak it before producing it. Theyve done this time and time again. chill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hunnipot85]

Idol Base makes perfect sense. Not many people bought Sideshow's version because it didn't come with Indy... it came with a character who's not even in the scene with it.

[xenoviper]

I like the shoes.... so is this the end of horrible solid rubber shoes? Please make shoes like DID way!

First thing i noticed of HT's Indy sculpt is the eyebrows... hmm...might be the lighting/camera...

As far as 1/6th scale Indy head sculpts goes... I still reckon Jim Maddox first Indy head is the best... even thought the sculpt is rough compare to today's standard but he definitely nailed it. All it needs is a good resculpting and fine tunning and get that HT treatment.

[Billy Ray]

I,for one, am grateful that they included the idol base. Never got the SS one.

[Wor-Gar]

I dont get why so many of you have cows about the likeness...

Is this any better with eyes forward...

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/Wor-Gar/HTIndianaJonesadj.jpg

[Mr.E]

I remember when Sideshow first revealed their Indy, and that prototype was vastly superior in terms of paint apps to the actual production piece. Even the pictures on the SS box looked way better than the actual figure.

[The Josh]

I dont get why so many of you have cows about the likeness, when you know that HT will teak it before producing it. Theyve done this time and time again. chill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cause its something to post about. :dunno Right now though honestly it needs more than a tweak.

[Snake Eater]

Cause its something to post about. :dunno Right now though honestly it needs more than a tweak.

Plus, although they have admitted they do not care for it, it is our nitpicking that often causes HT to tweak specific areas of the sculpt.

[The Josh]

Totally. They do a good job of going in and doing that stuff. I would like to think they pay more attention to folks who can constructively say things though.

[Rzeznikk]

Idol Base makes perfect sense. Not many people bought Sideshow's version because it didn't come with Indy... it came with a character who's not even in the scene with it.

^^^^This.

For those that are complaining about HT including the Idol Chamber.....Too Bad?

Im glad they are adding it, since theres some of us that didnt bend over for the Belloq exclusive to get it. Glad I waited. :yess:

[Firebird]

The likeness is not there yet, but I do like the whole setup. HT will have to make some changes to the head sculpt.

[rushmore223]

I,for one, am grateful that they included the idol base. Never got the SS one.

Me too! I just could not bring myself to purchase that awful Belloq figure to get it.

[RollingJ]

^^^^This.

For those that are complaining about HT including the Idol Chamber.....Too Bad?

Im glad they are adding it, since theres some of us that didnt bend over for the Belloq exclusive to get it. Glad I waited. :yess:

LOL. I'm very impressed if anyone 'waited' for HT to make the idol chamber! I think it's fair enough that they include it, it just concerns me how much it will push the price up. And based on what I've seen so far I much prefer the sideshow dio. The idol looks nice though.

[Rzeznikk]

LOL. I'm very impressed if anyone 'waited' for HT to make the idol chamber! I think it's fair enough that they include it, it just concerns me how much it will push the price up. And based on what I've seen so far I much prefer the sideshow dio. The idol looks nice though.

I didnt wait for HT to do the chamber, I just waited on getting the Belloq, since it wasnt a character I really wanted, but I did want the idol. This saves me some money. Cause it would have sucked if I got the Belloq then this. So it worked out in the long run.

[Commtech]

Im glad they are adding it, since theres some of us that didnt bend over for the Belloq exclusive to get it. Glad I waited. :yess:

You sir, have won a cookie!

:D


ps. You own a crystall ball? :monkey3

[loriolus]

I too think that the HS needs a lot more than tweaking. They practically need to redo the whole sculpt. It's like they don't have a license to the likeness.

[RollingJ]

What are the odds of HT making a Belloq though?

[MaulFan]

What are the odds of HT making a Belloq though?

Slim. I'd say, outside of Indy, Mola Ram's probably the only other character that HT would produce.

[RollingJ]

Now a Mola Ram would be an instant buy. And I expect a TOD Indy (with Shortround please HT!)

[Wor-Gar]

Slim. I'd say, outside of Indy, Mola Ram's probably the only other character that HT would produce.

I agree, although it would be odd to offer a Raiders Indy with a ToD Mola Ram.

I think this is a one-off.

Unless sales are exceptional, which I doubt. People are already dissatisfied. Wait until the price tag hits.

[DinoLast]

No, it really doesn't...:(



Exactly!

M.

You have your opinion. I have mine


It looks like I will be one of the few who is buying this then?
I will come back to the official thread when it's released, just like I did with The Terminator figure, you know the one that was bashed when pictures were first released of that. It's also funny to see how all of a sudden the Sideshow one is now in vogue. I remember people putting me down for defending that one, how times have changed

I can't wait to see the Reeve pictures, and the barrage that will follow.

(by the way I think some of you have done some very good constructive criticism)

[The Josh]

Nah, I still plan on placing an order. They've got time to fix the sculpt.

[DinoLast]

Nah, I still plan on placing an order. They've got time to fix the sculpt.

Yeah I see what you have had to say and I can see where you are coming from. I'm really happy with it, but I am sure they will improve it

[Snake Eater]

Could be the angle but the hat definitely looks too large to me.

[drbrad1975]

I agree, although it would be odd to offer a Raiders Indy with a ToD Mola Ram.

I think this is a one-off.

Unless sales are exceptional, which I doubt. People are already dissatisfied. Wait until the price tag hits.

War, I am willing to waiger that this will be a hit for Hot Toys, just like the Terminator figures and Pirates figures. People always try and find fault in the beginning, especially this board. There also appears to be a huge loyalty to Trevor here, which is ok. So anything short of shrinking Harrison Ford down, would be a letdown. I looked into the customs thread and the only Indy that looks as good as if not better is the one with the shrunken down PF sculpt. Other than that, I honestly don't see anything that compares. I also feel that Hot Toys will alter this and tweak it some more which will make it even better.

[The Josh]

Unless sales are exceptional, which I doubt. People are already dissatisfied. Wait until the price tag hits.

Yeah, thats the thing if they don't fix the sculpt (at least from my POV) then I just don't see this garnering more figures.

Yeah I see what you have had to say and I can see where you are coming from. I'm really happy with it, but I am sure they will improve it

I'm trying to be constructive. :lol It looks like a potentially great figure from what we've seen. I'm sure they will as well. I've never not seen them fix things so I have hope they will. Which is of course why I will be placing an order.

[EVILFACE]

I like Sideshows sculpt and jacket look better, but everything else HT all the way.

I'll take awesome paint aps and a sculpt that looks like the character any day.

[RollingJ]

I don't usually get drawn into speculation threads but it's Indy and I can't resist. I don't think there is anything wrong with criticisms as long as HT get the message and improve him. This is clearly going to be an expensive figure and I will not part with my money unless the sculpt justifys it. Some have said that people always criticise at first, but I actually think first impressions are extremely useful. If I do not instantly recognise the likeness to be accurate then it needs to be tweaked. The mk IV Stark sculpt is still not 100% - the eyes are still wrong - but I think many have gotten used to it and accepted it's faults. I don't want to accept faults in such an iconic figure, so I think I is fair enough that we ask for better. Sorry for rambling! I was really excited for this and it currently doesn't look much better than the CM head :-(

[The Josh]

War, I am willing to waiger that this will be a hit for Hot Toys, just like the Terminator figures and Pirates figures. People always try and find fault in the beginning, especially this board. There also appears to be a huge loyalty to Trevor here, which is ok. So anything short of shrinking Harrison Ford down, would be a letdown. I looked into the customs thread and the only Indy that looks as good as if not better is the one with the shrunken down PF sculpt. Other than that, I honestly don't see anything that compares. I also feel that Hot Toys will alter this and tweak it some more which will make it even better.

Its not loyalty to Trevor. Its just that of all the sculptors we've seen take a crack at Ford he's been the one to nail it time after time. This sculpt right now from HT is just off. I'm not sure what it is but something isn't there. It appears they took Kim's sculpt and updated it a bit. Assuming HT does what has in the past I'm sure they'll fix it but will they be able to make it look like Ford that is the major question. With a character like Indy it has to look like Ford to order it.

[RollingJ]

And why is he wearing eyeliner? Looks like he's been taking fashion tips from Jack Sparrow...

[MaulFan]

Yup, if there's enough dissatisfaction with the sculpt, I could see Hot Toys redoing it.

I'll probably place a preorder to secure one and see what the final shipping figure looks like to decide to keep or not. Right now, I lean towards sticking with the Sideshow sculpt and picking up the shirt and belts from the HT figure, but if the sculpt is toned down to be less intense and more to my liking, I'll apply my Sovereign jacket to the HT figure. Possibilities to choose from, too early with this figure to know what path I'll be taking.

[MaulFan]

And why is he wearing eyeliner? Looks like he's been taking fashion tips from Jack Sparrow...

No eyeline, that's just the gap between the portrait and the PERS eyes.

http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/attachments/month_1012/20101225_00699e53ed6b5f61d7d7ddoiYPhWUOTu.jpg

[doctor_joker]

Like I said at OSW, face needs work but I'll be waiting for the official release pictures before making the jump to on board for purchasing this beauty.

[toylion]

I am still befuddled over the decision to include the idol base... why ??? Sideshow's piece was all we needed... very goofy decision......

Not every one bought the Sideshow one. I didn't want that Bellog and wasn't going to pay that much just for the Idol base. You can always sell the Hot Toys base.

[greygoose]

I like the Indiana franchise but I have never felt the need for a figure really. When I see those pictures I don't see 100% Harrison Ford, sorry. Everything else looks fantastic tho. So many accessories etc.
Never had a DX so hopefully with some work on the head sculpt this can change my mind.

[YoNoSe]

Not every one bought the Sideshow one. I didn't want that Bellog and wasn't going to pay that much just for the Idol base. You can always sell the Hot Toys base.

Same here, and I imagine a lot of people who wanted the base couldn't pull the trigger on that Belloq.

[MaulFan]

Same here, and I imagine a lot of people who wanted the base couldn't pull the trigger on that Belloq.

That's what kept me from getting it, didn't want Belloq.

[mattman6886]

The shoes look amazing!

[Teddy Daniels]

So does the rest of it :monkey3

[78Myers]

Hot Toys
Dear Fans, one day to go for the public opening of our highly anticipated 10th Anniversary Exhibition at Tokyo!

We've just celebrated with the industrial leaders and friends at the private party!

As promised, the greatly expected MMS DX Indiana Jones Collectible Figure from the Indiana Jones – Raiders of the Lost Ark movie, a project collaborated with Sideshow Collectibles, is first unveiled here!
Here're photos taken at the event for our fans! Hope you'd like them!

Let's share the joy with us & have a wonderful Christmas!

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/1463/16614347489405234358690.jpg
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/4466/16463347489410234358690.jpg

Mediocre, easy pass for me...

Anyone waxing poetically about this piece is just a crazed fan of the film that has been dying to see this as a HT piece. Meh...for those that love it, enjoy.