Hot Toys DX Bespin Luke Skywalker

[greygoose]

This image was sent to me by another board member recently and I'm sure he won't mind me posting it here. IMO, one of the best photos of Luke and Vader together that I've seen yet.

https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/...l-lightsabers-photos-figures-ccfl-sabers.html

That's a great photo!

 

[karamazov80]

Yeah, I just went to re-glue mine, when the magnet inside the holster fell off as well. . . which is going to be a huge PITA to glue back inside. On top of that the backing has split away from the leather. To make matters worse, I bought an extra set when Hastings was blowing them out, but I sold off all the parts except the slim bodies and heads.. Kicking myself for selling those belts.

The little part that held the light saber hilt on the belt of my figure came off. Now I can't find the part or the hilt

 

[parrasmaniac]

I have been told on this forum it's a slim with different arms. I haven't confirmed this myself but it seems plausible.

confirmed. Thank you!

 

[Marckya]

Finally got my hands on a Luke
Strangely, on the clean version the head is a bit loose. It wobbles around. Just doesn't sit as firm and nice on the body as the battle damaged version.
I exchanged the heads and it seem the clean Luke head just is not as firm as the other. So you always see a little gap below the neck, when gravity pulls the head somewhere else.
Is there a method to keep a loose Hot Toys head "down"?

 

[YoNoSe]

The little part that held the light saber hilt on the belt of my figure came off. Now I can't find the part or the hilt

My brand new Luke came with every magnet in every head loose, and one blaster strap magnet loose. Right after that the saber hook fell off the clean figure. I thought I'd never find it so I ordered a whole new belt from TA< which showed up with the strap magnet and saber hook loose in the bag.

Then I found the saber hook on the carpet (the one on my floor, not Chewbacca).

 

[Janssen]

Is there a method to keep a loose Hot Toys head "down"?

Blu Tac should work.

 

[Marckya]

Blu Tac? Is that glue? I still want to turn the head for posing .__.

 

[Janssen]

It's reusable adhesive putty, that most people use to hang up posters, without damaging the poster or the wall.

 

[TheFiend]

Blu-tac is a main staple in this hobby. That and tweezers.

 

[anwe]

It's reusable adhesive putty, that most people use to hang up posters, without damaging the poster or the wall.

Is that a special characteristic of blu-tack? I have used similar puttys - not sure if it had the actual name blu-tack or not - and that left fatty/oily stains on the paper and walls.

 

[Marckya]

Is that a special characteristic of blu-tack? I have used similar puttys - not sure if it had the actual name blu-tack or not - and that left fatty/oily stains on the paper and walls.

That's what I experienced in the past as well. It wasn't Blu-Tac though... but something that is advertised in the same way. Is Blu-Tac a brand? Here in Germany I only found Blu-Tack with a k.

 

[Janssen]

Sorry about that it's Blu Tack with a K made by Bostik. Never noticed it to leave oily residue.

 

[TheFiend]

I use it all the time and I've never seen any residue.......

 

[The-Dark-Knight]

I've got a chance to pick up this set, new for £265. To me that's a lot if money for two figures. Do you guys think I should get it for that price?

 

[darth toffeeman]

I've got a chance to pick up this set, new for £265. To me that's a lot if money for two figures. Do you guys think I should get it for that price?

I would like this set once I have the funds (this and Cody). I think the price is highish but roughly the going rate.

 

[TaliBane]

I've got a chance to pick up this set, new for £265. To me that's a lot if money for two figures. Do you guys think I should get it for that price?

If you can wait another 2 years, this fig will almost certainly have been re-released in a slightly different form. But hey... who wants to wait 2 years.

Remember that this set is two COMPLETE HT figs plus a pretty nice dio w/lights so - given today's HT prices for a single fig - US$350 is the range it "should" be.

 

[Pixelpiper]

It was 300 new so 350 today is still good.

 

[canadaclone]

I just got a "perfect" one from a seller, I think I can improve on it by running it over with my car...

Question, are the pocket flaps on the figure supposed to be glued down at all? Or are the loose and just pop up a lot?

 

[Darth_Finger]

Should have never canceled my pre order when this came out.

 

[Cap'n Cook]

Should have never canceled my pre order when this came out.

Unless you are desperate for Bespin Luke then just wait for the inevitable Farmboy and Jedi versions from HT.