Hot Toys MMS429 - Return of the Jedi Luke Skywalker

[DarthAlias]

My last flex is the 25th. Hopefully I get it then.

 

[Indyfan1234]

I got my shipping notice yesterday as well. June 22 it looks like they will be charging. Can’t wait as it’s my favorite luke look.

 

[Robianco]

I've had my Flex pushed back to 25th July now... Looks like it'll be another 6 weeks before I see mine.

 

[mattinglymint23]

I've had my Flex pushed back to 25th July now... Looks like it'll be another 6 weeks before I see mine.

You can pay it off early. Call them or go online and make final payment in order. No reason to punish yourself with more waiting.


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[Turtle882]

Yeah, just switch to single payment online, and you'll just be charged when it arrives. I normally convert my flexpays to single payment when there's just one left. I didn't PO this guy, but I don't think I'll be able to resist. He looks great.

 

[GodParticle]

Well, my luck is the worst. Tree cleanup from recent storm damage was like $6500. Guess no luke for me =/

 

[swfan217]

You can pay it off early. Call them or go online and make final payment in order. No reason to punish yourself with more waiting.


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By seeing your suggestion. That’s exactly what I did.


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[SilverStar17]

Check pg 312 of this thread..I showed all four versions in hand

Great pics, but I’m still in the same quandary.

 

[Robianco]

I've just switched my final payment to pay in full so I guess it's just down to stock replenishment from HT. It's still showing as June-August for estimated shipping but as soon as it's in it'll be sent out I suppose.

 

[xipotec]

Well, my luck is the worst. Tree cleanup from recent storm damage was like $6500. Guess no luke for me =/

Man that sucks bad....




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[GodParticle]

Man that sucks bad....

Yeah, pretty lousy timing. On the plus side, sideshow had sympathy for me and at least refunded my deposit

 

[asgardianboy]

Hi there.
This figure's heasculpt is a good example of Hot Toys' strong command on head sculpting. Its quality is up there, but that also brings some problems with it, as with such good quality, even small differences wrt the subject matter become very noticeable. As a result, I have never been completely satisfied with the head sculpt, even when only considering the marketing stuff, the prototype.

Because of this, I am trying to see if I am able to put my finger on exactly the issues that throw the likeness that bit off. I have come to 2 conclusions:

1) Hair way too big: just compare this

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/assets/...-skywalker-sixth-scale-hot-toys-903109-11.jpg

and this

https://www.hubofleather.com/wp-con...eturn-Of-Jedi-Movie-Luke-Skywalker-Jacket.jpg

Quite obvious right? The hair goes way too up wrt the scalp. A bit goofy. Similar to HT ANH Chewbacca having such a huge forehead.
There is also the color, which is too dark. For instance, look at this:

https://starwarsblog.starwars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/luke-skywalker-lightsaber-1536x864.jpg

But this issue only accounts for the hair not being quite right, a slight lack of realism, and it has nothing to do with the likeness.

2) Here is what I think is the likeness problem: mouth is nailed, overall shape of the face seems ok (unlike Bespin Luke, who had too wide mandibles), eyes are kind of right (unlike in ANH Luke, too small)... It has to be the eyebrows. Again, if you compare this:

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/assets/...-skywalker-sixth-scale-hot-toys-903109-11.jpg

and this

https://starwarsblog.starwars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/luke-skywalker-lightsaber-1536x864.jpg

You'll see the strong difference between the real thing (more or less 180º arc) and Hot Toys (sort of Spock-like, rising too much to the sides).

My take is that, as with many other main SW characters, we are still to see the just-right Luke sculpt.
Leia is an exception, it was spot-on, being its only, but important issue, its lack of expression.

What do you guys think?

Regards,
m.

 

[Hoody999]

I just got Luke today. Not bad, but was a bit underwhelming somehow. Maybe that'll change once I get him together with the Emperor+Throne, Imperial Guard and Vader.

Fat suit doesn't look as bad as the photos. I'm about to move soon, so he had to go straight back in the box.

The one positive thing I saw was that Hot Toys do listen and learn. He came with a white protection sleeve around the neck to protect from potential dye leakage from the black top. Ala Starlord Vol2. So good work there HT.

 

[generalgrevious]

well at least this resembles mark Hamill and not tom cruise playing luke skywalker.

 

[mattinglymint23]

I’m not sure the likeness will improve much more with these sculpts until newer technologies come about that create a physical/virtual presentation.

The craft of creating lifelike features and expressions is limited by the inanimate materials in use. If you want it to look more human then the synthetic soft materials combined with nano tech to suggest subtle muscular contraction’s is the only thing that will take these further. Or if some virtual overlay can be achieved to suggest likeness.




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[guyver1]

Hi there.
This figure's heasculpt is a good example of Hot Toys' strong command on head sculpting. Its quality is up there, but that also brings some problems with it, as with such good quality, even small differences wrt the subject matter become very noticeable. As a result, I have never been completely satisfied with the head sculpt, even when only considering the marketing stuff, the prototype.

Because of this, I am trying to see if I am able to put my finger on exactly the issues that throw the likeness that bit off. I have come to 2 conclusions:

1) Hair way too big: just compare this

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/assets/...-skywalker-sixth-scale-hot-toys-903109-11.jpg

and this

https://www.hubofleather.com/wp-con...eturn-Of-Jedi-Movie-Luke-Skywalker-Jacket.jpg

Quite obvious right? The hair goes way too up wrt the scalp. A bit goofy. Similar to HT ANH Chewbacca having such a huge forehead.
There is also the color, which is too dark. For instance, look at this:

https://starwarsblog.starwars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/luke-skywalker-lightsaber-1536x864.jpg

But this issue only accounts for the hair not being quite right, a slight lack of realism, and it has nothing to do with the likeness.

2) Here is what I think is the likeness problem: mouth is nailed, overall shape of the face seems ok (unlike Bespin Luke, who had too wide mandibles), eyes are kind of right (unlike in ANH Luke, too small)... It has to be the eyebrows. Again, if you compare this:

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/assets/...-skywalker-sixth-scale-hot-toys-903109-11.jpg

and this

https://starwarsblog.starwars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/luke-skywalker-lightsaber-1536x864.jpg

You'll see the strong difference between the real thing (more or less 180º arc) and Hot Toys (sort of Spock-like, rising too much to the sides).

My take is that, as with many other main SW characters, we are still to see the just-right Luke sculpt.
Leia is an exception, it was spot-on, being its only, but important issue, its lack of expression.

What do you guys think?

Regards,
m.

I see what you are referring too but honestly you just need to see it in hand . It really makes a difference

 

[generalgrevious]

Hi there.
This figure's heasculpt is a good example of Hot Toys' strong command on head sculpting. Its quality is up there, but that also brings some problems with it, as with such good quality, even small differences wrt the subject matter become very noticeable. As a result, I have never been completely satisfied with the head sculpt, even when only considering the marketing stuff, the prototype.

Because of this, I am trying to see if I am able to put my finger on exactly the issues that throw the likeness that bit off. I have come to 2 conclusions:

1) Hair way too big: just compare this

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/assets/...-skywalker-sixth-scale-hot-toys-903109-11.jpg

and this

https://www.hubofleather.com/wp-con...eturn-Of-Jedi-Movie-Luke-Skywalker-Jacket.jpg

Quite obvious right? The hair goes way too up wrt the scalp. A bit goofy. Similar to HT ANH Chewbacca having such a huge forehead.
There is also the color, which is too dark. For instance, look at this:

https://starwarsblog.starwars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/luke-skywalker-lightsaber-1536x864.jpg

But this issue only accounts for the hair not being quite right, a slight lack of realism, and it has nothing to do with the likeness.

2) Here is what I think is the likeness problem: mouth is nailed, overall shape of the face seems ok (unlike Bespin Luke, who had too wide mandibles), eyes are kind of right (unlike in ANH Luke, too small)... It has to be the eyebrows. Again, if you compare this:

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/assets/...-skywalker-sixth-scale-hot-toys-903109-11.jpg

and this

https://starwarsblog.starwars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/luke-skywalker-lightsaber-1536x864.jpg

You'll see the strong difference between the real thing (more or less 180º arc) and Hot Toys (sort of Spock-like, rising too much to the sides).

My take is that, as with many other main SW characters, we are still to see the just-right Luke sculpt.
Leia is an exception, it was spot-on, being its only, but important issue, its lack of expression.

What do you guys think?

Regards,
m.

you cant go by photo`s all the time. every one`s photos change the way a figure looks constantly. photos don't do these figures justice until you have them in hand. unless you have your own camera studio to take awesome photos unlike these cell phones that take crappy pictures like mine.

 

[SilverStar17]

I just got Luke today. Not bad, but was a bit underwhelming somehow. Maybe that'll change once I get him together with the Emperor+Throne, Imperial Guard and Vader.

Fat suit doesn't look as bad as the photos. I'm about to move soon, so he had to go straight back in the box.

The one positive thing I saw was that Hot Toys do listen and learn. He came with a white protection sleeve around the neck to protect from potential dye leakage from the black top. Ala Starlord Vol2. So good work there HT.

Would you say he looks better in the DS outfit, or Jedi tunic?

 

[asgardianboy]

Wait: I am not talking about production units.
I am talking about the prototype, with perfect lighting, perfect photography.
Even in those near perfect conditions I have problems with this head sculpt...
m.

I see what you are referring too but honestly you just need to see it in hand . It really makes a difference

 

[asgardianboy]

Technology is already there. It is called sculptors. Check HT's Storm Shadow and you'll see.

m.

I’m not sure the likeness will improve much more with these sculpts until newer technologies come about that create a physical/virtual presentation.

The craft of creating lifelike features and expressions is limited by the inanimate materials in use. If you want it to look more human then the synthetic soft materials combined with nano tech to suggest subtle muscular contraction’s is the only thing that will take these further. Or if some virtual overlay can be achieved to suggest likeness.




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