S.H. Figuarts Darth Vader and Stormtrooper Star Wars ROTJ ANH Bandai Action Figure Review

[@allanqg]

"My 7 dads" That would be an interesting show🤔

[@CommadoBro]

that sounds like some West Virginia stuff there lol

[@guyinalley]

I think I seen a video like that before

[@CommadoBro]

@@guyinalley 😂😂

[@pan4854]

And also, very confusing!

[@jackel1184]

Someone probably already said this, but Vader did have a chain in ROTJ but it was small and black not silver.

[@bobdylan1968]

It was silver in revenge of the sith, correct?

[@RoyDilanCastler]

I know it's an old comment, but I feel the need to point out: that's why I prefer Vader figures with no chain/molded on the shoulder armor chain. It's almost unnoticeable in the films so it's going to look clunky and cumbersome on figures smaller than sixth scale (which I honestly have no interest in for what concerns Vader, since they are way too expensive for me, the exception being the fantastic Disney Store ANH Vader. And even on that figure, the chain looks way too big and I think I'll be creating a wider cape without any chain).

[@mac17633]

Never thought we'd get a WW1 Lewis gun with a stormtrooper figure.

[@Steven_Andreyechen]

Chase Berry Don’t you remember when the stormtroopers were fighting the old Kaiser and the Jerrys at Verdun with with their fellow imperial doughboys.

[@theundeadranger10]

Pretty much all of the weapons in the original trilogy have some sort of ww1/2 inspiration to them The dl44 looks like a mauser for example

[@rifath8152]

@@theundeadranger10 They're not inspirations, they're literally surplus guns modified. The prop team couldn't afford to make brand new weapons, so they just modified already existing stuff.

[@dannysankyu]

i believe it’s in the first battlefront too, idk about battlefront 2

[@detonate8753]

Steven Andreyechen You have no idea How Much I laughed at this Fucking Comment, I Love you You son of a bitch :)

[@TheBlackBrickStudios]

I believe Vader did have a chain in RotJ, but it was black, so we just didn’t see it until they upped the quality to blu-ray.

[@ricosworld8866]

It's odd the chain is only visible In Rotj and your right it's a thin black chain, which means the silver chain featured in most of the other vader figures is inaccurate to the movies

[@ricosworld8866]

darkfullgor 0_0 ok I had to go back and watch episode 4-6 and yup Vader has always had a chain. It’s a little hard to see in episode 4 because it disappears under the bottom of the helmet

[@dankerbell]

@@ricosworld8866 i think it was silver in rots

[@swagsilly]

*0:02** just put luke in white clothing and on a couch*

[@reyking8296]

øtaku_4chan farmboy luke in the iron man sh figuarts couch lol

[@whattheflagnog]

thats where i thought he was going with this for like half a second

[@kaicheng6471]

Sitting on Palpatine’s throne

[@kaicheng6471]

And storm trooper Luke lmao

[@TheBlackBrickStudios]

Insert Cap getting that reference.

[@brococheda9303]

I think the 1/6 Kaiyodo/Screamin Vader model kit has the best plastic Vader sculpt so far. I think it was actually casted and shrunk from one of the movie helmets if I recall correctly. The thing is it’s reversed for some reason, so the curves are on the opposite sides. Still absolutely gorgeous.

[@WillEDolan]

7:21 From what images I've seen of Darth Vader, he does have a chain holding the cape in place in the Original Trilogy, but it's smaller and black making it easy to hide under the neck portion of Vader's face mask. I'm not sure if it was always supposed to hide under the helmet, or if it was supposed to be visible.

[@CaptainRockoBD]

Only in return of the Jedi. It’s not in empire or a new hope.

[@lakecityquietpills222]

​@@CaptainRockoBDwatching a new hope right now it's there

[@michaels3436]

I think I will get that ROTJ Darth Vader. He is the best Darth Vader yet in my opinion. (With the Black Series A New Hope One as second best) But I think it looks the best the helmet is the best yet. With good articulation to It’s very good to me.

[@brolyberto]

Great review. Glad u found the old Shf Vader I sent ya. I dont blame you for keepung that tiny guy in the box lol.

[@vnishpt7036]

Glad to see a review of these as the prototypes looked pretty great but nice to see in issued form with no letdown. I ordered 2 Stormtroopers & 1 Vader a week or so ago & definitely looking forward to receiving. Thanks much for another HQ detailed review!

[@MoonshineAnimations]

RED GOGGLE EYES. MAFEX IT IS. Thank you for your fantastic reviews~

[@houndbrickproductions220]

Yep

[@DemetedP]

I've been a fan of the Mafex RO Vader for a while now and I agree, I think this is my newest favorite Vader so far. Great silhouette overall and it feels nice to look at as a movie Vader.

[@ArvinB_]

I’m fine with the articulation simply because darth Vader was never very agile and his movements were limited so I wasn’t planning on having him in any dynamic poses

[@ArtIsMySin19]

The re release of the ROTJ Luke changed the head so it can go on this figure for that old man Anakin look. :D

[@EXHUMEnCONSUME]

Took them three tries, but they finally made a half-decent Stormtrooper. Still not perfect, but looks much better than the previous two attempts.

[@EXHUMEnCONSUME]

​@Secret AgentMan I think those kits are still the best looking 6-inch Stormtroopers.

[@halocustom117]

I think the Rogue One version is great tbh

[@derekm1384]

Yay another Fwoosh review! This guy is my favorite reviewer on the web! He covers Marvel, Starwars, dc, and my personal favorite he covers transformers on his weekly Fwoosh! Thanks for all your hard work Fwoosh! I collect on a very low budget of a $20-$50 figure every 2-3 months so you help me to spen my money wisely! 🙏

[@44HardCase]

Great review Robo! This new Darth Vader head sculpt is the best and closet that I’ve seen thus far to screen accuracy in the 6 inch scale and the new Stormtrooper looks very good as well. Will be getting both.

[@christophervaughn3834]

My favorite darth vader is still the newest black series ANH one. I am willing to sacrifice articulation for the look of the character. Also I feel like the best stormtrooper helmet sculpt is the original black series sandtrooper. It nailed the eyes and the mouthpiece, in my opinion

[@christianmccooey]

I honestly want to know why Hasbro made a different sculpt for their regular Stormtroopers rather than reusing the Sandtroopers. They were by far the best.

[@001styracosaurus]

Ah yes!! This is my most anticipated review of the year from you!! I just HAVE TO get my hands on those Stormtroopers, they scale so well with Black Series and I can use the other weapons for my Sandtroopers/Jump Troopers. Great vid, always glad to see you enjoying figs!

[@todddracolich3505]

I have the RotJ model kit. I bought it after watching so many of your Vader reviews. I had so much fun putting it together, and painting It. He stands tall with the new Emperor from Hasbro. I just wanted to say thank you.

[@todddracolich3505]

Yes it comes with all of the original kit plus 3 chest boxes, alternate cape and lower robes made of flexible rubber, a damaged wrist, and a prepainted Unmasked head.

[@johnn.3291]

If they made a Bespin Luke I’d pickup a Vader to go with. Until then I’m good. Nice vid 👍🏼

[@LibertyPrime1982]

Yeah, that Vader is really good. The new Stormy is pretty good, too. But the Model Kit one is still superior. They got a lot right, and a perfect helmet in my opinion. Still look at it on my shelf and see how great it is. But yeah. Think I will be picking both of these up.

[@enrique6335]

Bandai's sculpt for Vader's mask is so good. Let down only by the fact they forgot to paint the alternating gunmetal grey patterns on certain parts of it.

[@adamhornung877]

I love that Vader. I just think it looks amazing, looking at the whole thing,the way it just stands there really shows the power for me. By the way your editing is becoming better and better and also more funnier, great job!

[@guyinalley]

These Vader bois look pretty nice but I think ima stick with my 40th anniversary vader

[@skyrider4789]

The 4th anni is great for ANH, for sure. Some come with the helmet too wide, but some just right.

[@cooperdraw]

Another awesome review, Robo. Keep up the great work!

[@JangoTheBlueFox]

Darth Vader always had a silver chain attaching the cape. but alot of the time it was caught under the neck armor of his helmet.

[@darthliquid7788]

I know you had a hard time switching the heads, but I was really wondering if the SHF Luke unmasked Vader Head fit on this new Vader. Also thanks for the review!

[@dharkann]

There's a size difference.

[@XXTROB]

They look good! I’m excited for the storm trooper, I passed on the Vader since I’m happy with the last release. Man that unmasked head 🤮 the older one is so much better. I use the older unmasked head on my shf Vader

[@reggiesalas4285]

I will say, that is definitely the best Vader of the SHF line. BUT, I am still very much in love with Mafex Rogue One Vader. This new Vader is tempting, which I can't get anyway, but I would certainly like a Vader just to mess around with, and I think this would definitely be it. Too bad I'm broke. -_-

[@mahoutsuguy863]

I think the SHF one trumps those two Mafex ones. Helmets look took small on the MAFEX ones, THOUGH the red eyes are cool.

[@grainofsalt4934]

Have you actually held a Mafex Rogue One Vader?

[@jameslohr4943]

I've got the Vader and a pair of these troopers on the way. I'm hoping to find a good, third-party cape for Vader but it looks great! Great review as always!

[@timpagan71]

May the real Darth Vader, please step forward... AWESOME Review. You Rock Robo!

[@gb7995]

Robo's favorite Vader changes more times than the 24/7 championship!

[@TheFwoosh]

THE 27/72 EUROPEAN US TITLE IS STAYING WITH ME

[@GlaciusX2]

The photo at 0:02 is missing the brazzers logo

[@SolarMechanic]

Just sittin' here waitin' for the ROS trailer to land...

[@Sybato]

Revenge of the Sith already came out?

[@ethanglover8244]

same, brother

[@kaicheng6471]

TROS not ROS

[@jjbjjv8288]

It came out and it’s absolute shit.

[@robbielowe1319]

What did you think? PAPA PALPATINE BABY!!!

[@Taffer-King]

I have the original figuarts, which is dreadful, and the first mafex, which is slightly less dreadful. I think it's finally time to upgrade, thanks for the review.

[@notg_c2639]

I’ve been looking forward to the shf stormtrooper and was stoked to see this

[@Neitenth]

I had instant buyer's remorse when I preordered these, but I think I'm going to open both of them.

[@bikelessinoz8844]

Thanks for the quick review. The small mound for me to die on, is why black socks. I always thought stormtroopers wore ankle boots so should be white. I don't know why it bothers me but it does 😣

[@christophervaughn3834]

9:06 Lol I liked that way too much

[@TheFwoosh]

Haha, I didn't know where I was going with it when I shot it, but it worked out.

[@rendydjuari1115]

Cloth for the cloak but plastic for the lower robe. Classic bandai, it seems like they actually messed up on purpose so they can sell another "renewal" version.

[@cdogcdog4814]

Hey Robo was in a hospital for awhile but GREAT review and now i want that Vader Stormtrooper & Reissue Luke lol.

[@dipanwitadas9693]

Getting a perfect darth vader is impossible in this dimension.

[@OmochaNerd]

Your know what, the more I look at you the more I feel like I'm looking at an older version of Shia LaBeouf LOL

[@adrianc8377]

The lack of proper paint of that Anakin head makes it look really strange... Still struggling whether I should get it or not. LOL

[@DARTHVADER-wy1ny]

I knew it. Robo may I ask which vader is on your shelf rogue or still thisv vader?

[@TheFwoosh]

Still this Vader.

[@slradrix9904]

@@TheFwoosh pls help me my darth Vader leg snapped off when I moved it is there any fix?

[@Verithiell]

I only wish Vader didnt have that slit in the torso for extra articulation. I dont think its needed, especially that prequel Jedi figures dont have it and yet work fine. And its abit of an eyesore, which is only mitigated by the fact the whole figure is black, so it blends it to an extent. I guess it is the final Vader we are going to get in 1/12 line, maybe except for Hasbro coming up with extra one for the EMpire strikes back. So I guess thats it, no more Vaders, no more hope of any of them beng100% perfect.

[@edviza1935]

Hey robo! I got that Darth Vader for Christmas and when I was posing it to put on my shelf the chain on the cape broke. I did some looking and found the old black series cape in my closet. I put it on (although I had to bury the chain under the head to make it look more accurate, and to make it fit in general) and in my opinion it looks better, because the cape doesn’t block your view of the figure underneath. It also looks more accurate because the cape is behind his shoulders not blocking them.

[@WillCockrell]

I'm fairly certain the bead lines on the armor aren't screen accurate to A New Hope, but honestly they look pretty damn good.

[@Brian-mi5kg]

Will Cockrell i think they might’ve been on the rotj stormtrooper

[@TheFwoosh]

But then you run into a different helmet design.

[@mariochaosspear]

Whelp, at least I know that the Vader I preordered was one of the best Vaders around.

[@skyrider4789]

S.H. Figuarts ROTJ V2 is the BEST 1/12...so far. Great review as always.

[@teppest111]

For drill you would want for that is small hand drill called a pin vise or pin drill it is normally used for models or jewelry and they normally for set very tiny set of drill bits come with them

[@evilpaul626]

I'm so happy you found your Darth Vader!

[@CAJfur]

I may have to pick these up. I have the storm trooper model kit but this storm trooper looks fantastic as well.

[@rellko3900]

The Clone Wars, featuring Darth Vader. And Darth Vader. Also Darth Vader.

[@change023]

Well I totally missed the darth vader boat - didn’t even know there was a new one or I forgot 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@kichiboy8784]

Thank you for the nice review. Disappointed with the elbows of the stormtrooper. Maybe figuarts will come out with a rev 2, with double jointed elbow:)

[@judgejase7583]

Just received my SHF Ep IV Stormtrooper today ... and WOW! This version beats my previous favourite, the Hasbro Stormy. I'm VERY picky on accuracy, & this is now the best 6 inch Stormtrooper I own. I never bought any of the previous Mafex or SHF versions, because of either weird cod piece lengths or innaccurate helmets - but these design issues are near as perfect on this Ep IV version. The cod piece is WAY better/shorter than previous versions (or as in early promo photos). The helmet is beautiful & even better than the Bandai model kit. I would highly recommend this SHF Stormy ! A+ to SHF ... finally !

[@lorearna]

Most accurate to me it's the model kit,just my opinion....keep the great work...

[@BastardWolf28]

This is the review I was waiting for, thanks!

[@solagratia5392]

Yeah baby! Enjoyed it, I opted for a second trooper over the new Vader and sticking with the mafex rogue one for now. BUT definitely am tempted.

[@colthuff3]

This Darth Vader with the Mandalorian Luke is gonna be on my Endor display

[@Arnoldiepin]

Hey Robo these both look super, especially the ultra-shiny -yet -detailed Vader head . Great review; also check out the Rebor Jurassic Park style dinosuars!!! Thanks man

[@papamustaine9644]

Holy shit that vader looks so good.. sadly i can't buy it because i have to save money for my vacation...

[@jediknutt620]

Just occurred to me that the first SHF Stormtrooper looks like the animated version from Rebels. 🤔

[@yokaicustoms]

0:45 I dunno, the Rogue One Vader from Mafex is damn near perfect. 3:15 The RO Stormtrooper kind of reminds of the Rebels stormtrooper snow that I think about it. The shape of the helmet is a little funky.

[@kiratski47]

definitely worth it for the stormtroopers so much so I impulse bought 2 on the spot when I first saw them.

[@gmoney1664]

Haha, every new Vader is the best 😂 Sticking with my R1 Mafex Vader for now, but glad I picked up two Stormtroopers! And now I can properly recreate the opening Tantive IV scene!

[@Transfixed]

Nice to see the improvements in each iteration. Good comparisons. Personally i like the Bandai model kit for Stormtroopers and the Hasbro 40th Vader is close enough...until the next versions come out :)

[@y0ungbl0od]

End of my dilemma, thanks again Robo, best Vader for you is the same for me.👌🏻

[@DocD173]

This is a good Vader...but that torsos weird, and the traffic cone lower skirt would totally hinder posing. Nah, not gonna replace my Mafex Rogue One Vader wit those menacing red eyes

[@reynardyonatan5521]

Finally, they nailed darth vader

[@bammer8447]

Never thought I'd see a stormtrooper wielding a weapon that would be left behind in the Ardennes

[@OBSDCC7]

Fairy certain Vaders chain is silver in ROTJ and black in the other two movies

[@slradrix9904]

I have the darth Vader action figure and I have a problem with the legs I moved them and they did a clicking noise and snapped out is there any fix?

[@jamesschulziii9098]

I received the Darth Vader today. Whoa.... Great figure. Also the seller already had a wired skirt on him. 😮

[@cesarmedina7080]

I think this Vader figure is the most movie accurate out of the rest. Looks just like RTOJ Vader to me. The Mafex Rogue One Vader is the best looking in my opinion, especially with the red eye lenses. Hard to pick one over the other as the best.

[@RevanJJ]

Yup never had a silver chain. Either no chain or 3-4 black links. That’s why when I did my Vader series I gave it to Mafex who...apparently watched the movies before making their figures even if they run on the skinny side.!

[@pipoms]

Wow, the vader 🖤🔥

[@Revolcane89]

can't wait for my New Darth Vader

[@ethanglover8244]

A Star Wars review....uploaded on the same day as the release of the TROS final trailer...on Carrie Fisher's birthday... No, I'm not crying!

[@RobertoRodriguez-bf5mi]

Hey ROBO do you know if the cjesim cape and robe would fit on this vader

[@bignerd5529]

I guess I trust you enough cos I just spent my savings on it today Also, I found that the severed arm and alternate head fit well enough on the Model Kit so if you ever want recreate his final scene or just want Vader having a bad Monday, you can try doing that

[@enrique6335]

I'm going to still have to go with the model kit Stormtrooper as the overall best representation of the OT trooper in 1/12 scale. Especially if given a white base coat, some slight scratches since no stormtrooper was 100% clean in the movies and finally a top of clear coat. And for the hardcore purists out there who know by memory all the differences between costumes, the model kit's helmet can serve as the Hero helmet while the new Figuarts helmet seems more like the Stunt helmet.

[@Jeddostotle7]

While the Stormtrooper helmet is still slightly off (looks mostly right in many angles but still looks slightly stylized, the proportions are all subtly off, especially in the lower half of the helmet - why is the model kit the ONLY normal Stormtrooper figure to get the Stormtrooper helmet perfectly right???), it looks like Bandai finally NAILED the Vader helmet with this one. It looks as perfectly on-model as the second Black Series one if not even just a tad more accurate, and has the nice clean ESB/ROTJ gloss to boot. The only things keeping me from getting it is that dang traffic cone skirt, and secondarily that I don't like the look of the "robes" sculpted on the upper torso, kinda overly matte and flat. In order to really be satisfied with it I'd at least have to replace the skirt with a fabric one, and even then I wouldn't like the mismatch between the fabric skirt and the plastic "robes" on the upper body when they're supposed to be the same piece of cloth. Still, aside from that one hang-up (which is partly just down to how Figuarts does fabric), they absolutely nailed this Vader.

[@timelymanner1463]

I rewatched the scene in rotj in which vader walks with palpatine and its really hard to tell if there is any silver chain on his cape. It looked like the cape was tucked beneath his neck. Maybe just remove the chain and glue it down?

[@mrsigh526]

Luke has 12 dad's me well at least he has a dad.

[@carlo2384]

Glad you take care of your cuticles for close ups Robo. Some reviewers have nasty looking fingernails. Devil is in the details. Glad I rolled the dice and ordered 3 stormtroopers. Another great Fwoosh video.

[@spawnthegathering169]

This Vader is just perfect in my eyes

[@darthkamen6564]

So if i chose just one, between this and the Figuarts ANH, which would you recommend? The Vaders, that is.

[@carlo2384]

Get both.

[@marcobravo116]

I'm thinking of maybe getting the stormtrooper and calling him Gary.

[@DarkShade1337]

Just got my Figuarts Stormtrooper in today. For some reason his left arm doesn't hing up as far as the right one.

[@mr.bluesky3172]

Even more darth vader?

[@tdg190879]

Yeah, cut off the traffic cone and a better cape and it may be awesome. You might have to customize the red lenses though!! 😂😂

[@ukesfigures3430]

That anakin head legitimately looks like the one that came with the bootleg shf luke

[@christiancividino455]

Wow that was fast!

[@xboxgamer313]

14:07 *NOOOOOOO!*

[@vinithkarthek46]

If u get a new cape and new lower robes for the Vader will u show us in a play day

[@jeffkjh]

The new Vader suit sculpt seems a bit soft, i think they went overboard with the glossy-ness, that cone cape really does limit a lot, at least the mafex one allows good lower body movement, the boots seems limited as well, i love my mafex vaders so i may just skip this, but then again, i may not, damn it Robo!

[@TheFwoosh]

I really feel like the glossiness is appropriate for this version of Vader. When he's greeting the Emperor there is so much shine.