NEW 2023 Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight (Return of the Jedi 40th) Star Wars Black Series Figure Review

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[@HK-47Resurrected]

Sticking to my 2015 SHF Luke over this release. That Gamorrean facial sculpt does a disservice to that excellent new body mold.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

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

[@Naniganz]

Love this figure. I think the hair does a lot to make it look better than the Lightcruiser version despite sharing the same headsculpt. Ultimately, I like the BoBF head best. That one really does look a lot like the CGI Mark Hamill, for better or worse. I will also say, other than their original RotJ Luke, all of the SH Figuarts Lukes look spot on. That Lightcruiser Figuarts Luke looks spooky accurate. 😂

[@OutOfTheBasement]

That’s fair I think farm boy Luke from SHF is pretty spot on too. But even Hot Toys have some Luke’s that got you squinting to see the likeness lol. Thanks for watching! -Nate

[@mr_piparker]

i'm gonna disagree on the first line. I own both figures and i think the Lightcruiser one looks better. My reason for that is mostly cuz the paint applications look marginally better, specially in the eyes. I think the hair looks more accurate to most of the movie than this one, since it's look is after the fight with vader when his hais is all messed up. Tho something the mando one failed big is not giving a better wash on the hair, and apparently earlier releases were even worse considering the reviewers one is super bright looking and basically no wash. In the end of the day, the BoBF looks better Black Series wise and the SHF solos, tho if you don't have the money never get a bootleg one, the Black Series will look better than that monstrosity

[@SWTobito0702]

Randomely found this one in a store today and being the big Luke and ROTJ fan that I am and having gotten Light Cruiser Luke earlier in the year, I just had to get him when I saw him. Didn't even know you can replace the flap! Definitely happy about my purchase.

[@MarkyD1967]

Yes! Getting both this version of Luke and the updated Vader without his mask and chopped off hand we can now finally recreate the climatic end-scene of ROTJ in 6” scale. Been waiting forever for both and they came in the same wave. TVC got there too with the latest Vader, but we still need this Luke with the flap in TVC to wrap it all up for both scales. Great review and can’t wait to get this Luke. Pulse is still way behind EE and other retailers, so I hope it won’t be too much longer. 😁

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Nice Marky! I think you are really gonna like this Luke. For some reason my Vader didn’t ship so I’m getting a little impatient now. I hope we get this Luke in TVC! We need him asap! Thanks for watching Marky! -Nate

[@scolioreset]

Thanks for the review! We’re getting real close to a definitive Luke. I think what would have made the product worthy of purchase for me is the addition of the Imperial cuffs so it could add to the Bunker and Throne Room dioramas. I also believe that the cardback, as much as it pays homage to the Kenner days, is not matching the figure inside the bubble. VC23 used an image of Luke from the bunker as he surrenders to Vader which, I think, would have been appropriate. And yes, Mark Hamill’s portrait is somehow difficult to get properly despite being easy to recognise.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Yeah it all has to do with the name of the figure. "Jedi Knight" Luke means they'll use the "Jedi Knight" Kenner card. Although to be fair they could've just called it Endor Capture and used that cardback, lol. Thanks for watching, ScolioReset! -Justin

[@CollectorCody73]

It looks great, but I just can't justify buying I after buying the Mando one recently. One of my fav. figs btw

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Yeah they've been pumping out the "slightly different black costume Luke" figures out like crazy lately! Personally I've been waiting for this one. Can't wait to pick it up! -Justin

[@phantommenacedennis]

Solid looking Luke, can't wait to get him. The detail is great, those boots almost look like they're leather. And love the flap shirt. Am I the only person who had one back in the day? Oh sweet nostalgia....

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Haha you may be! Never had one. Thanks for checking out the review! -Justin

[@80sKidfromthe90s]

That’s one cool Luke Skywalker figgy!!!

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Thanks for checking out the review, 80s! -Justin

[@80sKidfromthe90s]

You’re welcome! 🫡

[@Da219StarWarsGuy]

BoBF lightsaber blade is HDTV and RotJ is 1983 VHS definition. 😂

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Lol that's a great way to look at it! -Justin

[@SpaceAcex]

The sculpt is there for the head. The issue is lack of paint apps…this past year, hasbro has quietly skimped on face paint apps. It’s gotten to the point where some give a pre photoreal era vibe. Surprised no one has noticed the increasingly lack of paint on these new figures faces

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Good points. Some of the photo-real faces this year have been pretty great though. Bastila, Malak, Malgus, even something like Bix and Luthen. -Justin

[@LordLocrianofJudah]

I think the likeness is spot on 😵‍💫

[@JBLaserModels]

Ikr 🤣

[@OutOfTheBasement]

I actually don't have a problem with it either, haha. I can't wait to get mine! -Justin

[@skywalkerhendrix]

really love this figure. I really thought it'd actually beat out the shfiguarts version as the best Luke but sadly the face didn't quite get there. still a great figure and glad to have it on the shelf.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Yeah Mark's likeness is always an enigma. Thanks for checking out the review, SKYWALKERHENDRIX. -Justin

[@andsoistopped]

It’s weird. New Hope ceremony head. Great. Bespin. Great. Hoth Snow Speeder. Great. Endor. OK with the helmet on. These last two - strangely a bit off. Makes no sense.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Yeah Mark's likeness is always a mystery with toy companies! -Justin

[@andsoistopped]

@@OutOfTheBasement Hasbro is insanely inconsistent.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

It's not just Hasbro either. I even think some of the Sideshow Mark liknesses have been iffy at best. -Justin

[@andsoistopped]

@@OutOfTheBasement but it’s the inconsistency I don’t get. They have nailed it before. A few times. Weird.

[@brunolatorre2161]

Totally agree. Snowspeeder has the best head sculpt imo

[@randomnumberz]

SHF always nails the Hamil head.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Thanks for checking out the review! -Justin

[@TheZooBoy111]

Definitely one of my favorite Luke outfits! Really would love to see an updated Jabba’s Palace Luke on this body, but sadly I fear that figure will be forever exclusive to the HasLab Rancor.

[@the_real_lego_commander_co6685]

I have a feeling they’ll eventually make one, because at the time they specifically said the card back was exclusive. They’ll probably wait a few years, sadly

[@TheIndigoBros92]

It has been pretty much made already, since that the Mandalorian Luke is almost that look (you would only need to swap the right hand for a flesh color hand, remove the belt deco on the sash, give him a brown robe and include the blaster), give it a few years that they need to pack a Luke in a wave that has a slot and it may be released.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Jing did say it's exclusive to the Rancor and there are no plans to release that figure! Kinda odd, lol. -Justin

[@thegillman777]

Dang…I’m gonna have to get this one! You convinced me! 😂 If the Luke & Grogu sets go on clearance at Target, I might grab a couple to do a head-swap. Yeah, same face sculpt, but the photoreal application just looks better on the BoBF set.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Haha thanks for watching Gillman! -Nate

[@troycasten6742]

Where did you get your tweezers

[@OutOfTheBasement]

As far as I know they're just a pair of tweezers. You can get them at the store. -Justin

[@samuelmackenzie5267]

I just got this guy today myself. I’m happy with it, it works well in the display. Be honest with me, should I get a second return of the Jedi Han, because I like with and without the coat. Is it worth getting a second one.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

I mean...that is a great Han figure. I only have one ROTJ Han myself. That'd be totally up to you if you like both looks! -Justin

[@jimmyrogers3344]

You said the Mando Luke face sculpt is one of the best ever and that the Jedi Luke face sculpt looks nothing like him yet you mention they’re the same exact sculpts. I’m confused!

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Different hair and paint apps make a world of difference between the two even if they share the same face sculpt. Also saying “one of the best mark hamill likenesses in the black series” isn’t really saying much considering most Luke’s look nothing like Mark 😂. Thanks for watching! -Nate

[@jimmyrogers3344]

@@OutOfTheBasement haha….very good and understood! 😎👍🏼

[@colt4573]

Got mine on Friday. It’s pretty sweet! I need the emperor and throne.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Hopefully the rerelease rumor is true for it! -Justin

[@lazylefthand]

Hasbro needs to use a harder plastic for the lightsabers. They are always warped within a day of me posing my figures. Especially the double bladed ones.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

100% agree with you on that. The whole peg system needs to be reworked. -Nate

[@lazylefthand]

@OutOfTheBasement at 27.99 im sure they could throw in an extra hilt and make the saber one solid piece.

[@Dillrnbng]

I thought the exposed butterfly joints would bother me, but they didn't and the figure looks really nice overall. Too bad the face just isn't quite Mark Hamill, though that new incredible Luke mold and new hairpiece (with a wash!) more than make up for it.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Oh yeah it’s definitely still worth it. The figure itself more then makes up for the face. Thanks for watching Dill! -Nate

[@shizzle_fv]

Love you guys great vid I have a question do you think black series will do a captain Rex in the Ashoka line

[@OutOfTheBasement]

I really hope they do but who knows for sure! Thanks for watching! -Nate

[@bigsnacksjenkins]

Great review! It would’ve been cool if they added the bone from the rancor pit

[@OutOfTheBasement]

I wonder if we'll ever see those bones that would've came with the Rancor! -Justin

[@theperceptor9287]

Hello Nate I wanted to thank you for sharing your thoughts on the new Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary figure. This figure of Luke always held a special place in my heart ever since the original Kenner figure was released in the early 80's. And the originals didn't have facial details like black series figures do today. This figure of Luke does have sad eyes, but that might work if he is placed next to his dying father Darth Vader with his helmet removed. I'm looking forward to getting my Luke who is sitting in my loot pile at BBTS at this moment. My pile will have to ship in about two weeks or so. Thanks again Nate for the review I appreciate it. Take care and I'll watch your "banger figure" episode when you release it. Tom

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Hey Tom! Thanks for checking out the new review from Nate. This is a very iconic outfit for Luke! Glad we have a more definitive version compared to that 2015 figure. -Justin

[@thebokehlorian]

Looking at those 3 Luke figures at @6:12 I think the 40th RotJ (middle) and Light Cruiser (right) head sculpts look terrible, but the one from the Luke/Grogu 2-pack (left) looks like the best Luke head sculpt Hasbro has ever created in my opinion. At least from this front angle. I have the Light Cruiser version and the head looks like a cheap Happy Meal toy version compared to the Book of Boba Fett Luke/Grogu 2-pack version. Contemplating buying the Luke/Grogu 2-pack to do a headswap....

[@OutOfTheBasement]

I still think Dagobah Luke is the best head they ever did for Luke. At this point I don’t think it’ll be topped! Thanks for watching! -Nate

[@thebokehlorian]

@@OutOfTheBasement oh how could I forget about that head sculpt. Yes that one is better but due to his messy hair it wouldn't really fit a combat-ready body like the RotJ or BoBF one, right? Great videos you guys are putting out, keep it up!

[@shincedon655]

Beautiful figure. Just got mine too, but I need the Vader too to do the scene.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

I can't wait for R2 and Vader! -Justin

[@Kenobi487]

Why can’t they do Hamill’s face! 😩 I’m for sure getting this. Can you swap heads on this the Mando head on this ?

[@OutOfTheBasement]

It’s the same head and peg so I don’t see why not! Thanks for watching! -Nate

[@lazylefthand]

Dagobah lukes head fits too.

[@TheFunkyJawa]

Likeness is in the eye of the beholder and subjective. I think it's fine.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

To a certain extent, I’d agree but either way it’s a great figure! Thanks for watching. -Nate

[@bardy18]

Im more a fan of Luke Skywalker Outfit at the beginning from ROTJ, its more Jedi imo

[@OutOfTheBasement]

I wonder if we'll get that figure on the new Luke body. It was a Rancor tier and they don't have plans to release that figure! -Justin

[@lazylefthand]

Just put a brown cloak onto the mando luke figure.

[@volts_ohms_amps]

I am kind thrown by the card art being of Luke in Jabb's Palace and not the final duel on Death Star 2. Also do you think they will release this in the galaxy packageing? I hate destroying the card backs. I bet Luke will look awesome with a brown cloak. Good review Nate! Thanks

[@OutOfTheBasement]

The reason for this is they use whatever image that Kenner used. In this case "Jedi Knight Luke" was that cardback. Although you could argue that Hasbro should've called the figure "Endor Capture" Luke because Kenner also made that figure. -Justin

[@timulewicz466]

Cool review Nate, I got the mando Luke and I’m pretty happy that one as a fairly decent effort for jabbas palace (I know he’s not accurate but I’m ok with that) this one does look great though and the flap is a sweet touch

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Thanks for sharing, Tim! Appreciate you checking out the review. -Justin

[@Fig_Fury]

Think I'll be leaving him on card. Looks solid imo. I have the SHF version and I think even with the gold hair it's the better figure which earns it my spot for Throne room RotJ Luke for my display.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

SHF is the way this time around. Thanks for checking out the review, Fig! -Justin

[@TheFunkyJawa]

I have the SHF Jedi Luke. I've never liked the face sculpt(s) on that. Their farmboy Luke is way better.

[@daniwijaya919]

is the articulation of the figure different with luke mandalorian ver?

[@OutOfTheBasement]

It’s pretty much the same sculpt minus the ROTS details. It should be about the same articulation! -Justin

[@jhawkjedi3346]

The I had high hopes that this was going to unseat Dagobah Luke as the best Hamil likeness in the black series. The glam shots that they put out at first made the face look better than it turned out for sure. It’s not as good as the Dagobah figure in terms of likeness but I don’t dislike it as much as you do. I think at certain Angles it’s actually quite good. I’d put it solidly behind Dagobah and snowspeeder Luke in terms of face likeness. But yeah, not as good as I thought it was going to be. But agree with you that the body proportions and the articulation is top notch. It’s still a top 10 figure this year for me.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Yeah I'm not as harsh on it either. I saw it in person the other day while filming. I'm still hyped to get it! So much of an upgrade compared to the blue line figure. Thanks for watching, Jhawk! -Justin

[@jhawkjedi3346]

@@OutOfTheBasement I haven’t been able to put it down since I got it. Poses so easily. It’s a good one for sure.

[@lazylefthand]

Dagobah luke head swaps perfectly with this one.

[@jamesstolk9848]

Great Job Nate. Yes I wish Hasbro could just get Mark Hamill's face and hair down but it is better then the original that had Disney princess eyes. Thanks for the great videos guys.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Yeah I agree this is a much needed upgrade from the blue line version! Thanks for checking out the review. -Justin

[@66_ed_Hawkenson]

Great review Nate!

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Thank you! -Nate

[@philipcozzolino8750]

Great review Nate it's such an improvement over the Endor Luke I'll take it gladly

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Thanks for watching Philip! -Nate

[@DontrelleRoosevelt]

Figuarts has no problem with him. Yavin Luke is the best Hasbro's done with him, so far.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Thanks for checking out the review! -Justin

[@justinsharpe6090]

Nate the likeness not too Bad from a distance ?? The last few shots of the video he didnt look so bad I thought??

[@OutOfTheBasement]

I don't think it's that bad either! -Justin

[@darthwizzywizard]

Great Review! Are you keeping the card Nate? 😊

[@OutOfTheBasement]

I guarantee that went straight to the bin, haha! Thanks for watching, Wizzy. Have a great week! -Justin

[@marshallvorwaerts]

Nice review. I wanted to get him sadly the face is way too off for my like aswell. Also missing his robe and a blaster. Other than that great updates.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

This is supposed to be his look from the end of the movie. Like a "Throne Room" version. It's just that Kenner's "Jedi Knight Luke" used that card image and Hasbro always uses the same image from Kenner. -Justin

[@thrstyfox]

looks great, I just wished they would stop with the trigger finger hands for jedi's and such

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Thanks for checking out the review! -Justin

[@ILLzMattIc]

Got two of these like I tend to do with most Luke figures

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Nice! -Justin

[@keystonmcintosh8904]

I had this as a kid but sadly lost it.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Oof! -Justin

[@gasti_musri]

seems like my dagobah luke still sits on top right?

[@OutOfTheBasement]

For likeness? Definitely. -Justin

[@gasti_musri]

@@OutOfTheBasement nice work bud

[@darthclueless9372]

Do they realize that Jedi need to be able to bend at the waist?

[@kobeosborne8947]

maybe black series figures aren't for you, I recommend SHF or Mafex.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

I get what you're saying but I still think you can hit some pretty great poses on this body! -Justin

[@saintjamesmodernart]

👍👍 James 😁

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Hey James! Thanks for watching. -Justin

[@stephenpenor9957]

Ehhhh, gonna pass on him... I mean yeah he's Luke but they just can't get Mark's face down.. It's okay but light years away still in my opinion. -Stephen

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Mark just has one of those faces, haha! I'm down with it though. It's such an upgrade compared to the blue line Luke. Can't wait to get mine! -Justin

[@ProtoArrow]

Honestly, I like the head sculpt, and I can see Mark when I look at it.

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Fair! Thanks for checking out the review. -Justin

[@jangokamino0434]

great review - really enjoyed it! I’ve just uploaded a video on 10 black series figures that need re-designs/ improvements. Let me know your thoughts!

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Thanks for checking out the review! -Justin

[@ryaxc4681]

TVC def has better likeness

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Thanks for checking out the review! -Justin

[@stephenpenor9957]

Plus, he looks like he just lost his will to live... Lol.. The flap is nice though

[@OutOfTheBasement]

Thanks for checking out the review, Stephen! -Justin