Sideshow 1/6 Imperial Probe Droid

[canadaclone]

That won't fit in a Detolf....he towers over snowies on his stand...

 

[chrischob]

Here is a picture of mine for scale. I also have more pics on flickr.

IMG_20140819_113038 by chrischob, on Flickr

Chris

 

[Jun A]

Close up of the finish:

That close up is just screaming for additional paint wash. That's additional thing to do second to replacing the stand.

 

[Deeznutz6]

The snow base looks kind of cheesy, is that the case in person?

 

[kl241]

What's the best way to brush on some snow weathering on this thing? Baking soda?

 

[jedibear]

Terrible running out the door iPhone snap complete with lens distortion and improperly posed limbs:

Actually, this is a pretty cool shot....like seeing the scale of it with the troopers....

 

[ZE_501]

Actually, this is a pretty cool shot....like seeing the scale of it with the troopers....

Thanks, given time I'd do it differently, but I wanted to show what they looked like together.

 

[ZE_501]

The snow base looks kind of cheesy, is that the case in person?

It's just okay; doesn't stand up to close scrutiny but it's not a focal point and works fine. I might prefer a flat, plain base but since it's domed I prefer the snow.

 

[ZE_501]

That close up is just screaming for additional paint wash. That's additional thing to do second to replacing the stand.

I've thought about the paint, but it'd be ages until I get to it, so I'm leaving it stock for now.

 

[Niltusk]

What's the best way to brush on some snow weathering on this thing? Baking soda?

I think it looks awesome as is, but some light snow would be great effect. No way I'd trust myself to do it though.

 

[ambasah]

I believe you can display it without the snow?

 

[Dinosoar Daz]

 

[kl241]

Those pics are awesome! Makes me want to recreate the old Kenner Turret and Probot set in 1:6 scale!

 

[Dinosoar Daz]

Thanks kl241. A 1/6 Turret would be pure win. You should act on your impulse

 

[noisyrobot]

Dinosoar Daz you're in NZ and you have yours already? So jealous. Great photos too, btw.

Tracking mine across the Pacific. Currently it's in Hawaii. Friday it should be here.

 

[aleksoctop]

I registered today just to ask...
I just got my probe droid today too - but I've encountered a weird problem - my on/off switch isn't there. there's just a hole.
The sound works fine, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to turn on the lights, maybe it has something to do with that the on/off switch isn't there.
Any tips?

 

[kl241]

Call Sideshow.

 

[aleksoctop]

Good call.

 

[ZE_501]

I'll take some more photos tomorrow night. I've been working all day, but I'm home now and staring this thing down...I just posted a summary of my thoughts on Rebelscum and I'll share the same here:


Pros:

1. Killer sculpt; sharp.

2. Stock paint job is good.

3. Articulated to hell and back - the "eye" turrets all move independently of one another and the pistons work.

4. Scale looks good and as such the size has great "shelf presence".

5. Sound and light if you want it.

6. Unique collectible.

7. Appears to be screen accurate (haven't done a serious comparison yet).

Cons:

1. High price. Personally I don't think it's as overpriced as some say, but yes...

2. Delicate. Build quality is okay so I wouldn't call it "flimsy" - it's not shoddy and falling apart from normal display use (any factory QC issues aside), but not robust.

3. Hoth "base hugger" relatively weak in the detail and finish department, could have been done better although it's not terrible.

4. Stand has that odd dome-shaped design (for stability maybe?) that looks a little weird without the base hugger.

What I would change:

1. Improved paint.
2. Tougher build quality.

Was it worth it?

It was to me. I'll get over what I think is a somewhat inflated price. But now I can find the rebel base.

 

[aleksoctop]

I think that's right on. I don't regret getting it.
I've noticed however, that when you lift up the lid of the bottom part of the droid, you can add some metal rings around the base to give the model more weight. I think I'll do that to mine...