NEW 2023 COMMANDER APPO Target Exclusive Star Wars Black Series 501st Clone Trooper Review

[@NoahR_]

The color difference and weathering just come down to the screen used costumes looking like that. I'll give Hasbro major props for making this figure as screen-accurate as possible in the paint department.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

It is indeed a result of the Kenobi series...that still doesn't change the fact that the figures have all sorts of different shades of blue over the years. We'd just like a little visual consistency. -Justin

[@RandoMan07]

​@@OutOfTheBasement for real, my favorite troopers are the troopers that are the same shade as the 501st Jet Trooper. All troopers that color go to my custom headcannon group. It's a true shame this isn't that color so I won't pick it up. There's also the fact Appo should have an arrow but Kenobk changed that.

[@CloneCommanderCrater1102]

​@randomman1608 Appo only had an arrow on his helmet during his tenure as a sergeant in the Umbara campaign. During Revenge of the Sith, Appo just wore regular 501st armor.

[@rileycr0552]

So happy with how this guy turned out. I think the blue is more accurate to how they appear in Kenobi. They seemed lighter if I'm remembering correctly.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Yep you are right! -Justin

[@jacksonlanou]

For the blue paint not matching, you can thank Deborah Chow. In the Kenobi show, the 501st blue is noticeably inaccurate to ROTS 501st clones as it’s much lighter

[@XPproductions365]

Wouldn’t that be the fault of the costume department more than the director?

[@jacksonlanou]

@@XPproductions365 you’re not wrong. But she would have still approved the design/color choice

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Yeah idk why the costuming team went with a different shade of blue. It seemed so random to change. -Justin

[@volts_ohms_amps]

I am really happy to have this in hand. I am surprised to see the two little black marks on its' left chest armor painted ! And paint on the back as well. I think that Hasbro really executed this amazingly. Thanks Nate for the review.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

That’s true! Those little details are what separates this figure from other recent clones! I’d almost be willing to call this a banger but that shade of blue hurts. Thanks for watching Volts! -Nate

[@Dillrnbng]

Nice review, Nate. I guess it's kind of a give and take situation when it comes to Appo's 501st blue, we get an upgraded Clone body but that Kenobi-accurate blue. All those improvements big and small truly deliver, especially the bicep swivels for me. And it's crazy we managed to get both elbow and bicep swivels on the same figure!

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Bicep swivel and butters is insane! -Justin

[@geraldlaboone9741]

It would have been smart to find a 501st blue and stick with it. Great review. Keep up the good work. Congrats to Justin.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

100% agreed! I’m really not sure why the paints are all different. I really wanna know why they went so light on the coloring here. Thanks for watching Gerald! -Nate

[@theperceptor9287]

I guess the "sticky note" with the specific blue color got lost along with the"note" about the face shine. LoL

[@ka-bashedfigures834]

Great in-depth video Nate! I’m lMcLovin’ this figure. Aside from the aesthetics the way they separated the parts makes it so much easier to paint without need for masking. The arms are also re-engineered a lot too (the elbow actually has a long stem that goes through the biceps and into the shoulders). I think Hasbro is doing this to further able to swap parts for future clone variations (yay!). Have a good day bro!

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Oh man that sounds awesome! I really can’t wait to get some plain white clones on this body. That’s gonna be amazing and I can’t wait to see the customs you make on em!! -Nate

[@theperceptor9287]

Hello Nate thanks for sharing your thoughts on the new Appo Clone Trooper figure. I just got Appo last Friday with battle damaged Vader from The Kenobi series and they look amazing. I've only ordered one Appo because of my limited budget so far. I'm also hopeful they might go on clearance eventually or at least be available for ordering later. I've got Appo beside my two Archive 501 and he doesn't look to off but they look closer in shadow not directly lit IMO. Thanks Nate for reviewing this figure, I do want to get another eventually. Take care sir and I'll catch you later. Your friend Tom

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Good pickups, Tom! Thanks for checking out the review. -Justin

[@theperceptor9287]

@@OutOfTheBasement Thanks Justin glad you're home.

[@Fig_Fury]

Im looking forward to opening mine soon. Cool clone figures are always nice and the changes to this version overall seem for the better.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Such a great figure! Can't believe the sheer amount of upgrades on the 2023 sculpt. -Justin

[@SW_Collector_]

An absolute must have figure. Im gonna need at least 4 😅. Great review

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Thanks for watching! I’ve got 2 and I love em! -Nate

[@Micthed1c]

This is where being color blind comes in handy. All them blues are fine to me!

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Perfect lol! Thanks for watching! -Nate

[@CIANIBBA]

Mine has an elbow swivel. It’s just tight

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Oh cool! Love to hear that. Weird for a BS figure to have a joint that tight! Thanks for watching! -Nate

[@halolover117]

idk if they the same appo and the white phase 2 clone trooper but i can turn the elbows of my clone trooper phase 2 idk about appo cuz i dont have him or some of him yet

[@halolover117]

i also dont realy mind the color shade of blue the only 501st troopers i have is jesse later on my mom is gonna get me fives and my 332nd clone troopers i like the 2020 and 2023 clone body more then the others so thatd not gonna be a problem since i wont be gettinf any with the double joints i mainly see double joints as a L for the most part tho i do like the figure is that i rather wait for a update which i do hope they do to the old clones to update them to the 2023 mold 332nd clone trooper confirmed i think arc trooper jesse echo and i think fives havent lookes at his review but im about to arc trooper clone wars 2003 version 13th iron battalion clone trooper 212th attack battalion clone trooper 104th battalion aka the wolf pack maybe the members of delta squad dont know if they did the upgrade with the bad batch mercenary gear the season 1 bad batch figures commander wolffe both captain rex's commander bly commander cody commander foxl

[@halolover117]

i still really hope they make my bois commander thorn with his dc-15 carbine ( reminder for everyone we do see his hold one in the scene where he tells padme that they will stay at the platform and wait for her orders ) and Z-6 rotary cannon he nicknamed the hammer and a 2 pack with his troopers with them having the rocket launcher and other clone trooper blasters we saw him and his men maybe commander doom a 2 pack with one of his trooper with normal accessories for clones but plus the roit shields and Z-6 rotary cannon that we see his men use when he first and last saw them hardcase dogma kix as a 3 pack hopefully with hardcase's Z-6 rotary cannon and all three of the get 2 blasters each with the expect hardcase cuz we do see him use dc-15s or either its dc-15a i dont remember google isnt that helpfull with that but he does use one when he is with fives getting across a fence and idk how they would do it but a removeable backpack for kix since we normally always see him with it thats if they do and if they do make them ill not only be happy but ill be buying

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Appo does indeed have elbow swivel. It was frozen/stuck in this review. -Justin

[@XPproductions365]

I found 6 of these guys at one of my local targets yesterday (I decided to pass on getting one because I prefer to collect 3.75 these days). I might decide to get one eventually, he’s just not high on my priority list because I’d rather get a new type of trooper before an upgrade of a previous figure. None the less it’s still nice to see clones on store shelves.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Thansk for checking out the review! -Justin

[@machinochaplin4134]

really interesting they made the torso armor a free separate part and the knees free float. I think it look good but I wish the knee pads were just part of the shin like in the vintage collection to make it less fiddly.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

It's pretty sturdy once you place it where you want it to go. I much prefer it this way compared to the 2020 CT. -Justin

[@Goose_that_goes_honk]

Okay so a weird thing that happened when I got mine, I got two, and one of them had no blue rectangle on their back, while the other one did, weird little quality control error Appo I have now

[@OutOfTheBasement]

That is super weird! -Justin

[@Mandan-rc3jd]

I got one of these guys a couple of days ago. Unfortunately mine had a warped body armor. The chest plate was slightly stretched out and the paint wasn't applied correctly as a result. But I'm definitely gonna be grabbing another one!

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Dang, sorry to hear about that! Hope your next one is better. -Justin

[@TheZooBoy111]

Great review Nate, got this guy in hand last week and he’s fantastic! I initially didn’t buy into the hype because even though I still wanted an Appo for the collection, I’m not a huge “cloner,” but I gotta say, he’s easily the best clone in the line! I can see myself buying another just so I can put a custom arrow helmet on him to make a TCW Appo and leaving my current one as just a regular 501st grunt.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Appreciate you checking out the review, Zoo Boy! You're a full fledged cloner now! -Justin

[@prophet924]

I’ve seen three in stores. I bought one. If the blue was closer I would have bought two or three. It’s $28 so a little more out of the pocket to army build these. So I’ll enjoy the one and Appo will just have a different shade of blue. So now Hasbro….repaint! 104th, 212th, 416th , etc…

[@OutOfTheBasement]

That’s fair, I have 2 and I think that’s all I’ll need (unless he somehow ends up on clearance) I think the plain White will be a masterpiece though! Thanks for watching Prophet! -Nate

[@jacobgallardo9705]

Excellent review. Also, is that not elbow swivel right above the joint? I messed with mine and it seems to have it. Curious.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

The elbow swivel is indeed there, it was just frozen on Nate's copy. -Justin

[@thomasmulgrew]

Got the standard phase 2 figure over here in the UK. Exactly the same thoughts as you have with this one. Hope you get your plain clones soon!

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Getting at least two! -Justin

[@Idk-dc7hv]

Would this head fit on the rotj deluxe boba fett? I'm thinking of using the head for a custom unmasked boba

[@OutOfTheBasement]

That's good question actually...

[@MasterTypoDemon]

Didn't hear it mentioned, but the flattening of the top of the thigh armor is a nice change. It should make it easier to pose in leg up poses whereas the older clones had pointy tops to their thigh armor, making you twist it to get into a leg up pose. Also, they missed the triangle on Appo's helmet.

[@CaptainRex96]

Technically Appo never had the triangle on his helmet in Revenge of the Sith. The triangle was later added during the Clone Wars

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Good catch! Also he doesn't have the Arrow in live action (ROTS and Kenobi) for whatever reason. -Justin

[@halolover117]

does over the moon mean that your blown away or sum i never heard that one before

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Yes! -Justin

[@halolover117]

@@OutOfTheBasement i had a feeling

[@graefx]

I love army building troopers but the 2020 update really bothered me, this has basically alleviated and fixed every issue I had. I still hate the loss of double joints but for troopers it works fine.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

It fixed so many issues! -Justin

[@irishvader2193]

The blue on Appo is based solely on Kenobi, not revenge of the Sith. The screen used armor is also light blue

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Yep that still makes this figure inconsistent with the rest of the 501st. Our point still stands. Kenobi costume designers should've make it an accurate shade of blue in the show. -Justin

[@HK-47Resurrected]

Left these for another collector at Target. Going to army build the upcoming TVC Phase II Troop Builder set 501st/332nd/Phase II(X2). Much easier to army build at $14.99 vs $27.99.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Good stuff! Thanks for checking out the review. -Justin

[@xiyaowang9452]

I ordered 4 of these during target week. target's online orders are much better than walmart..

[@OutOfTheBasement]

True that! -Justin

[@hyperdrivecollections6460]

Yea hasbro yes! This is what we want, more clones like this please

[@OutOfTheBasement]

100% agreed! Wolfpack next?!?! -Justin

[@ripiktan9606]

Hell yeah! I just found a bunch at target, and picked up two. I’m rewatching the review as I open them, and I’ve got bicep & elbow swivel! I think the joint at the elbow is just a bit stiff and blocked a bit by the armor, but it’s there, awesome! This is a fantastic figure. I don’t buy all the clones, but I will now. Is the all white CT from Bad Batch going to be on this body?

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Great stuff! Thansk for checking out the review. The new CT in the Clone Wars box (the one in an upcoming mainline wave) is indeed on this body. -Justin

[@miguelalcala08]

He actually does have swivel at the elbow as well.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Good catch! -Justin

[@miguelalcala08]

@@OutOfTheBasement I would know lol I now own 20 🫡

[@KollektorKahn]

I do say this is the best clone body

[@OutOfTheBasement]

100%! -Justin

[@halolover117]

just went to game stop and my haul was 16 dollar xbox gift card imma use for halo infinite tho im saving up cuz dont have enough to get the armor i want mandalorion with darksaber jetpack knife and blaster omega mercary gear first 2 figs of 2024 be ballin

[@OutOfTheBasement]

That's aweseom! Great haul. -Justin

[@halolover117]

@@OutOfTheBasement fr thx

[@nickbraam7274]

Are the hand pegs the same as other clones who need dual blaster hands? I’m thinking swap the left hand to one of the arc troopers or rex

[@OutOfTheBasement]

They are probably the same as the arc but not Rex but I have not confirmed that 100%. Thanks for watching! -Nate

[@BitoyV3]

Got this boi early here in Australia. Had to double up because he's a REALLY good army builder.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

True that! -Justin

[@Lilhank5101]

Isn’t there elbow swivel?

[@OutOfTheBasement]

I don’t think so unless mine is really frozen up. -Nate

[@pigglemin]

Hmmm I really really want to like this one but it just doesnt look enough like ROTS to me. Always preferred the clones in that

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Yeah I still think the theatrical look is the best visual look for the clones. -Justin

[@CloneCommanderCrater1102]

So, when it comes to the 501st shade of blue, there are actually a number of different blues used in canon. So ALL of the varying shades of blue on the different figures are canonically accurate.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

That may be true, but I’d still like a little consistency with the figures. This particular figure (Appo) was in a flashback of ROTS. Therefor these clones should be the same shade of blue as ROTS. -Justin

[@CloneCommanderCrater1102]

@OutOfTheBasement This figure is not based on ROTS, though. It is based on the Kenobi show and the shade of blue and many of the other details are nearly 100% accurate to that show. I can understand wanting a bit more consistency, but this figure is accurate to the design it's based on.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Yes I understand that the figure is accurate to Kenobi. It's the fault of the Kenobi series for not being accurate to ROTS. You were talking about canon differences, this particular one isn't the case. Both ROTS and Kenobi are canon so they should each be consistent. At least with the shade of blue.@@CloneCommanderCrater1102

[@a.castro4091]

Just joined your channel I really like what you guys do You focus a lot on black series which I have a lot of myself. Keep up the great work.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Welcome to the community! -Justin

[@ilikemandalorians9861]

Could it be that the 501st blue is slightly different in the OWK series itself? I did think there was something off about them on screen. Or at least Hot Toys have changed the colour too

[@OutOfTheBasement]

That's exactly what it is! -Justin

[@80sKidfromthe90s]

Appo looks awesome!!!

[@OutOfTheBasement]

He does indeed! -Justin

[@jacko_3770]

Figure of the year imo ‼️ Fantastic review as always gentlemen 🗿

[@OutOfTheBasement]

One of the best of 2023 for sure! -Justin

[@jk22222sd]

Random question, but after Revenge of the Sith, was Darth Vader utilizing Clone Troopers still? We know in the Kenobi series they were Storm Troopers by that point.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

We see in The Bad Batch series that they started the process of replacing the Clone Troopers fairly quickly. -Justin

[@jk22222sd]

@@OutOfTheBasement Within the same year, 19 BBY?

[@OutOfTheBasement]

I think so? Not 100% sure on that one. -Justin

[@jk22222sd]

@@OutOfTheBasement Sorry, Haven’t watched Bad Batch yet 😬

[@BanthaPooDOOM]

Great review! In my opinion, one of the other biggest flaws with this guy is the fact that the helmet was done in an animated style with animated proportions such as the “frown” and visor. I just can’t get past it because I’m looking for that realistic rendition/proportions. But to others, it doesn’t bother them.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

I do miss the purely theatrical look but I can't deny loving this figure. Thanks for checking out the review! -Justin

[@kobeosborne8947]

Are you sure we don't have elbow swivel?

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Pretty sure unless mine is really locked up. -Nate

[@kobeosborne8947]

@@OutOfTheBasement I'm not sure either, I'd have to look at mine. Lemme know if you figure it out!

[@theperceptor9287]

Mine definitely has a bicep swivel but doesn't seem to have any elbow swivel.

[@PrimarisBlackTemplaDraven]

I wish they gave every clone commander a DC-17 blaster as a sign of being an officer.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Yeah it's weird because like...is this figure even a Commander?!? Lol. It's more of a 501st grunt trooper army-builder. -Justin

[@PrimarisBlackTemplaDraven]

@@OutOfTheBasement at least commander wolffe got two pistols as well as Bly.

[@CloneCommanderCrater1102]

​@@OutOfTheBasementYes, Commander Appo wore standard 501st armor that was indistinguishable from the regular troopers during Revenge of the Sith.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

That's very true but this figure is obviously more of a 501st army-builder IMO. -Justin@@CloneCommanderCrater1102

[@Vortex_7114]

now all hasbro has to do is go all out crazy with EVERY clone trooper out there

[@OutOfTheBasement]

I mean...TRUE! -Justin

[@cesarmedina7080]

I don't know why but I actually don't mind the shiny face/ figure thing. I almost prefer it. It's weird but I just don't mind it.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Fair enough! Thanks for checking out the review. -Justin

[@TheIndigoBros92]

It's a shame that this is a Target exclusive, I don't live on the US, tried ordering to a friend's address and it didn't want to ship. Will have to hunt it on eBay then, love the big upgrades done to this new clone, before you ask, I never have any trouble with Walmart or Amazon exclusives at all.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Dang sorry to hear you're having trouble securing this one! -Justin

[@TheIndigoBros92]

It happens @@OutOfTheBasement. Thanks for the reply.

[@geoderocky7052]

Give those 501st boys new General to lead them Hasbro

[@OutOfTheBasement]

For real! We need a new Anakin stat! -Nate

[@meoldmateaustie9822]

First!

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Thanks for watching! -Nate