Optibotimus
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I don't think there's a chance in hell Disney would let any of the actors retain likeness rights. That would be really stupid and a relative nobody like Driver would be crazy to even broach it. Would be blown away if he has any say in it.Nice review, thanks optibotimus! I really wonder if Adam driver hasn't approved the use of his likeness cuz I don't think the sideshow PF has a driver sculpt yet either. If hot toys can't make an unhelmeted version at some point, I think a lot more people would be picking this up. Either way I'm glad I have mine coming and appreciate the thorough look at this figure
I don't think there's a chance in hell Disney would let any of the actors retain likeness rights. That would be really stupid and a relative nobody like Driver would be crazy to even broach it. Would be blown away if he has any say in it.
Nice review, thanks optibotimus! I really wonder if Adam driver hasn't approved the use of his likeness cuz I don't think the sideshow PF has a driver sculpt yet either. If hot toys can't make an unhelmeted version at some point, I think a lot more people would be picking this up. Either way I'm glad I have mine coming and appreciate the thorough look at this figure
Hot Toys is probably saving the Adam Driver headsculpt for the Episode 8 figure so that they can get collectors to double-dip on Kylo Ren.
If I recall correctly, didn't Hot Toys release two Spiderman 3 figures? There was the traditional red suit Spiderman but you had to double-dip and buy the black symbiote version in order to get the Tobey Maguire headsculpt.
When the Hot Toys promo pics were first released of Kylo Ren (and Captain Phasma) a few months ago, I thought perhaps there might have been some type of embargo to not show Adam Driver's face/additional headsculpt in order to avoid spoilers before the movie was released. But apparently not... for Rey, Hot Toys doesn't even include her final outfit or weapon at the end of the movie.
Hot Toys is probably saving the Adam Driver headsculpt for the Episode 8 figure so that they can get collectors to double-dip on Kylo Ren.
If I recall correctly, didn't Hot Toys release two Spiderman 3 figures? There was the traditional red suit Spiderman but you had to double-dip and buy the black symbiote version in order to get the Tobey Maguire headsculpt.
When the Hot Toys promo pics were first released of Kylo Ren (and Captain Phasma) a few months ago, I thought perhaps there might have been some type of embargo to not show Adam Driver's face/additional headsculpt in order to avoid spoilers before the movie was released. But apparently not... for Rey, Hot Toys doesn't even include her final outfit or weapon at the end of the movie.
Disappointed in this review.
You said in your 1/4 Ironman review thread that you only bought this to do a review and then would sell it. It is now up for sale on your FB account. I certainly don't expect any toy reviewer to keep everything they review and be buried under a mtn of toys, but in the review you say:
1."this is how I'm going to choose to display my figure"
2.talking about the light-up arm you said you weren't going to display him that way and the regular arm will be permanently used on your figure
3. and at the end "I do enjoy having him".
Sure makes it sound like you bought him for your collection and like the figure enough that it will be part of your collection. You had no intention of keeping it and are currently trying to sell it. Sorry, but as a subscriber and long time viewer, stuff like this begins to erode my confidence in your integrity. I mean that sincerely but also respectfully. You could/should have just left out any mention of whether or not you were keeping it.
(my 2-cents)
LOL you are out of your mind if you think they are waiting that long to double/triple dip this. Ill bet they get a DX and a 2.0 out before episode 8 is released. Why wouldnt they? People will buy them, so they should.
Kylo in 8 may end up looking very different in 8, so they are going to drive this Kylo into the ground multiple times, then do the same thing with ep.8 Kylo. Well in that movie I have a feeling he will be Darth something, and get rid of this Kylo codename.
I don't take any of these review guys seriously. They get a commission when you click on links and SS gives them free stuff. What are they gonna say? Don't buy it! Yeah, SS will send them more free stuff if that continues.
He wants you clicking on that link so he gets his $.
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