S.H. Figuarts Emperor Palpatine Throne Set Star Wars Bandai Tamashii Nations Action Figure Review

[@NoahR_]

Looks good, but I'll stick with my Black Series ones for budget reasons.

[@harleyj.knight1130]

IMO its WAAY better than the figuarts, on price alone and the cloth robe looks way more natural than the traffic cone

[@markorollo.]

I never see enough difference between figuarts and black series to warrant paying double the black series price. Maybe I'm just Scroogey but black series will do for me!!!

[@Neitenth]

The Black Series one is also extremely expensive.

[@jinpayne]

Neitenth didn’t used to be. I was stupid enough to miss out

[@abdullahm8511]

Black series one is way better anyway

[@RexVergstrong]

For what they charge this could've easily be a two deal with ROTJ and ROTS just by adding a little bit of extras.

[@forrestpenrod2294]

Personally I wish they sold the standing palpatine separately. Cool figure but $200 is a big ask when the Hasbro offering is pretty damn solid.

[@Neitenth]

The Hasbro one is $200 and this one is waaaay more than $200.

[@Joe-cj2jr]

Neitenth the hasbro palpatine with throne was $50 at the time of release and this one was $200 retail. both have gone up due to supply and demand

[@nicholasablue]

@@Neitenth for those of us who paid retail will disagree with you

[@Neitenth]

@@nicholasablue The Figuarts one was a huge ripoff at regular price. The guard figures are junk, and the throne barely resembles the real thing.

[@eljaydl]

I just checked my account balance at the atm. it printed me a coupon for ramen noodles.

[@cosmin4046]

At least you got something to eat :)

[@louisirawan6054]

I bet thats how ramen noodles are actually made

[@theramblinmahoney2316]

I feel this.

[@stephenwegling7764]

You could buy the toy/model kit and celebrate the destitution:)

[@MrRiley-Is-Not-Amused]

I'd rather drink turpentine and piss on a spark plug than eat another Ramen noodle... Ugh.

[@Dangerousflower918]

I usually always get the s.h figuarts version when it comes to starwars, but this one I am happy to skip. Way to high of a price for two statues and a articulated satue with a chair. Plus if it lowered down the price some i don't think the guards where necessary to include in the set. I think tamashii should've made two separate versions of this figure, a regular release that was more affordable and came with the basics and a dx version which would essentially be this release.

[@Taffer-King]

Yeah between this, dooku, boba fett and mando, figuarts has actually been dropping the ball quite alot. Its making me hold off on preorders and waiting for reviews first.

[@Cooleepable]

@@Taffer-King Same here. Except for IG-11. I'm pretty sure the Hasbro one is just going to be an IG-88 with some bandoliers added, and that's one of the worst figures Hasbro has ever made, so it can hardly be worse. Right? ...Riiiight?

[@Dangerousflower918]

@@Taffer-King i don't think all of them that have been released recently are all bad. I do agree dooku was a trainwreak of a release, like having the wrong colors a bad cape and a out dated mold. But recent figures like Yoda, rotj Vader 2.0, stormtrooper 2.0, old han, crait Luke, sith trooper, rise of Skywalker Rey and kylo were all pretty good imo. And even though I wish boba came with more things I still think he is a pretty sold figure even with the clean look which doesn't bother me. Same for mando, I hate the rifle and belt engineering but I still think it a pretty sold figure. I'm still pretty hype for beskar mando and ig.

[@falcongunner33]

Robo: buying toys so we don't have to! Excellent review. I too had seen some early pictures that made me skeptical. Unfortunately Bandai is becoming a little hit and miss lately. We aren't getting the sure fire home runs like we got with Luke, Maul and Mace.

[@fillerbunnyninjashark271]

Lately? It's been for over a decade... The bullshit has just been increasing exponentially

[@falcongunner33]

@@fillerbunnyninjashark271 over a decade? What line have you been collecting? ROTJ Luke, Maul, Mace, ROTS Obi Wan and Anakin, TPM Obi Wan, Padme, Farm Boy Luke were all amazing for me. Those were in the last 5 years. I'm saying lately it's more often that a figure will have issues that make them feel not worth their price than not at all. Especially with Hasbro's excellent offerings at 1/4 the price

[@carlo2384]

@@fillerbunnyninjashark271 Do you even collect SHF Star Wars? Granted every line has its duds, but your comment seems like a silly attempt at being contrarian.

[@falcongunner33]

@Matti cat the first sentence? I believe I used it correctly.

[@fillerbunnyninjashark271]

@@falcongunner33 I collected bandai for decades. Was collecting s.h.figuarts since it started. They've been getting worse for years

[@ethanglover8244]

This is more of a statue set than an action figure set, like an upgraded Kotobukiya set

[@sadjupiter9462]

the kotobukiya has painted non waxy looking hands and a much better sculpt and paint.

[@Minus5Stars]

I’ve been tempted but I’m happy with the black series. It would have been superb if the second body was a ROTS alternate. Glad you brought in the KO guards, I bought one years ago after you mentioned and it was my immediate thought

[@someguy7567]

I think this is the best way to do ERGs. It doesn’t matter how much articulation they have. The robes look a lot better than soft goods.

[@spawnthegathering169]

I love these intros. Slowly its creating the best story timeline!!

[@pacuence]

after seeing the royal guards ... thanks, you've saved me quite some money :p

[@nicholasmartinez423]

The black series guards are pretty awesome

[@Shark_Jaws]

I put the black series robes on the second standing body and it looks superb. Can't wait for you to show it off.

[@RobertPoutifard]

The throne may or may not be accurate but I like it in silver it make Sidious pop out a bit more.

[@amusedjester]

I bought PO'd something from HLJ worth $40. It came in stock after Covid and they shut down the usual cheaper shipping. In order to ship either UPS or FedEx will cost and additional $30. I'm almost tempted to tell them to just burn the figure.

[@isiah2387]

You can also make the black series emperor into an episode 9 emperor. All there is to it is a red inner robe and instead of the outer robe being attached below the hood, its attached around the waist.

[@raygun310]

This was supposed to be a casual review for me because I'm never gonna get this set. But seeing that comparison at 13:33, I suddenly feel the urge to get it. Damn do they look good together! That Luke still looks great after all these years!

[@carlo2384]

Unloaded a bunch of NECA on Ebay to get this. Worth it! Looks great in hand. Perhaps some enterprising third party can replicate that hood? Probably not enough of a marketplace. Very fair review - thanks Robo!

[@alexfarmer15]

The Fwoosh you are so close to 100k, dude im hyped for when you reach!!!!!!

[@frankiegeorge5168]

My buddy asked if I had an extra hooded figure hanging around I could steal the hood from and put with the standing Palpatine and I was like holy crap I do! I still had the spare head from the new ML Dr. Doom (I used the classic head for the shelf pose). I was able to take the Doom head out of the hood and I repainted the hood (little black and a little blue) and got it to match Palpatine's robe pretty good. The hood isn't perfect but it's not terrible, a little on the big side but maybe the classic Doom head would work better. If anyone has the ML Doom, I recommend trying it if you don't plan on using it. The texture isn't too far off from the Emperor's robe either. Just a suggestion if you have both of these figures. It essentially gives you two Palpatines :)

[@iamphilbo]

I got mine Friday. Looks great really caps off my villains display. Agree with the hood it’s a bit annoying but doesn’t bother me too much just happy to finally have him. Hopefully there’s a 3rd party working on making just plastic hoods. That would be great

[@viceyvice]

I was thinking about buying a Hasbro throne for the Figuarts. Someone else mentioned sitting the Black Series in the Bandai chair. I’d love to see you swap chairs and see if it’s possible!

[@marvelsomething1952]

Oh I'm afraid the interchangeable body will be quite operational when your friends arrive

[@chrisrooks5964]

I've got to wonder how does the Hasbro Emporer Palpatine look in the larger throne Bandai? This is something I would have loved to have seen.

[@raynehk14]

1:47 that transition was smooooth I had to rewind and check if I missed something

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

Oh man I just got my Hasbro Amazon palpy with throne. Now you post this. DAMN YOU ROBO! haha thanks for another awesome vid. Catch you on the fwoosh! *apparently I got my amazon palpy JUST in time! Its no longer available!

[@Neitenth]

How did you just get it when it sold out around late-March or early-April and immediately went way up in price?

[@kinglioreviews]

That beef boss intro is hilarious! Glad he made a return!

[@BennyLlama39]

Honestly, I almost expected the opening to turn into a Robot Chicken sketch. 😀

[@somarriba333]

Just put a teeny tiny kitty cat in the back of his throne that Ol' Sheev is trying not to squish when he sits.

[@BaileyZKerr]

Or trying TO squish

[@somarriba333]

@@BaileyZKerr Since the back won't go all the way, the squishing will be avoided.

[@blammers]

I can feel your anger...

[@sebastianquintero4630]

It gives you focus...makes you stronger.

[@aaroneaston8899]

I finally broke down and purchase 2 Beef Boss (Mayor McCheese) figures. You wore me down. Thanks! Looking forward to just laughing everytime I look at that figure and hearing your voice over.

[@n.b.3885]

Thx for the review Robo! I have this too, and its Amazing! Totally works for me, very happy to have it.

[@Tremain]

That little knob on top of the throne is probably a switch for the reading light :P

[@darth_batman8190]

Excellent review and that is most disappointing that they did not include that second hood for $200. Absolute PEPPER!!!!

[@grantnoveloso2465]

It reminds me of the Robot Chicken Emperor Palpatine.

[@seanmatthewacuna7567]

Why does the Bandai Royal Guards look like the KO Royal Guards that i saw a few years back?

[@RebelScum-1138]

Could maybe use a hood from a kylo ren model kit if you have an extra. Not sure how it would look though.

[@SamAlexander14786]

The Royal gaurds remind me of the POTF releases from 95. They are equally as unposable.

[@VAQHPARK]

I lost it with the "Speed effect" loooool

[@Chalor.]

That's quite a head of hair they gave the Emperor. Interesting they went a different route with that. And yeah man, those Royal Guards are teenie weenie. They should kinda tower over the Emperor. Seeing that sculpted right hand does make me wish Hot Toys went that route with their Royal Guard. So I'll give it to them for the hands. But their short height, not having legs or anything, and them cheapening out on not including an extra .2¢ hood; that's something else. Besides all that lol...they look great.

[@seba.abarzua]

Episode 3 Darth Sidous would be a great custom for the one who doesn’t have the hood!

[@georgeleorgebeorge2354]

Would have been nice to see the emperor and that kotobukiya guard side by side.

[@haranfuzzball1885]

0:09 boba: **rockets and jetpack** bossk: **powerful sences and very aggressive** beef boss: you guys got any wood?

[@gentugo]

I am glad I got my Hasbro Palpatine when I did.

[@SlasherIncorporated]

Gentugo Yeah, me too. I even paid a lower price since I got a deal on it. Bought one during Cyber Monday for $30 instead of the regular $40.

[@ZenGamer0811]

Always enjoy your reviews.

[@rellko3900]

“The speed effect” is now official terminology.

[@cesarcuautlehernandez5809]

Another great review, thanks a lot. I follow your channel since you are really fun and interesting. I am a professor at the University in Mexico City. Greetings.

[@Sithfire30Creations]

I got 2. Happy to have it. Best set so far by Figuarts in my opinion. :) I don't see why collectors care if the Royal Guards are articulated. Why should they be? That's the problem I had with the soft goods Black Series versions. To each their own :)

[@RRankin29]

I would glue the hood tab in place

[@slipperypete9283]

Wanted this since I saw the picture last year from some convention. Just paid 40 for the Black Series once I saw the price tag on this one. Glad I did because TBS Palpatine is up over 100 buck now on the secondary market.

[@specialk3357]

I got jealous after seeing the thumbnail bc I just couldn’t spend it. Having all the other Star Wars Figuarts, I felt a little pressure too. I’m ok, life could be worse. 😉 I’m ok w/the $39.99 Black Series w/the articulation and the royal guards. Quality is not there.

[@nenf375]

good review, I think the royal guard when hitting with the nail at minute 11:45 of the video, you made a notch in the body can it be? hehe

[@bigtastey7707]

Maaaaan 200 bucks they could of offered an articulated cloth fig. They buggn'. I'll stick with my Amazon exclusive. Thanks Robo.✌🏾

[@aboutthemetal8783]

I'm in the UK, and for what I ended up paying for the deluxe emperor, I wish this was available at the same time because I would have spent a little more and got two guards and a extra body for palatine, I paid £100. For the emperor from hasbro, but the import and customs charges and postage cost took the price to nearly double, I hate buying from the USA, but because hasbro doesn't have good UK distributors I don't get much choice.

[@electrinoc]

It’s still a cool looking set but I have the Kotobukiya Emperor on Throne and Guards set and it’s kinda, sorta the same thing as this but more detailed. The additional body is a plus but that was included with the Koto Emperor and guard set. My point is: this looks like a six inch statue set with a slightly poseable extra figure that only works when you don’t display the throne Palpy. I can’t really see how this is worth the outlay. The Hasbro set isn’t perfect by far but presents a bigger display opportunity for a smaller price. My two cents.

[@sepyasait4151]

I think they should make jedi figures in cloth. I want cloth jedi figures in 1/12.

[@lostparadisefilms]

This is a great display piece, but I wish that they had included two hoods since they basically included two figures. I'm curious if someone with a 3-D printer could scan the hood, and print up copies of it... I'd pay for one!

[@legofrozenzombie]

I gotta say the best thing that comes out of this figure is the proper cane length lol.

[@Naniganz]

So true! I wish the BS one had a better cane, but it's honestly superior in just about every other way. Maybe the Figuarts force lightning is better too, actually. In any case, I have my Palpatine borrowing Darth Revan's red saber and battling Figuarts Yoda, so I'm not too bothered by the unused cane.

[@Nic_03_21]

Ah, eesh. I don’t know. I’ll have to check my account since I did preordered the sh figuarts Tony Stark and the Mark 1 suit.

[@pedrojpinto]

"Uuuuunnlllliiimited Peeeepper!!...." I died right there.

[@Cezarion88]

Glad that I got BS version with throne for 40$ in may on amazon. That was like last call for this price :D

[@SlasherIncorporated]

Cezarion88 I got mine back in December for $30 on Amazon during a Cyber Monday deal. After hearing how high that set has gone up in price since then, I'm SO glad I took advantage of that deal and didn't wait. Sounds like 30 bucks was probably the cheapest I was ever going to get it for. I always thought $40 was a bit too pricey. 30 seemed more reasonable. Now that seems cheap compared to what it's going for now...

[@Cezarion88]

@@SlasherIncorporated I was wondering if I really need that set or not. But eventually I got it and when two weeks later friend asked me to find one for him I was like 'WTF?!" It sky rocked so fast. Now its unavailable on Amazon and on eBay prices are even much higher...

[@hughhoney2345]

I’ll wait for an Ep.3 Emperor

[@lowellmartens6135]

I am disappointed that the guards are not actual figures. Mine is still sitting at AnimeExport. Thanks for the review Robo. I've been waiting to get a look at the set.

[@SJK-ROW-K]

Agree with some posts, they coulda added an extra pair of non-sitting legs for the price... as Emperor is out of the chair you could use it for falling down shaft Emperor!

[@SJK-ROW-K]

Ohhhhh they included that!

[@Tremain]

Damn, sad news about the hood. Was hoping to split the costs with someone that wanted the seating one.

[@Mr767267]

Super presence! The head is fantastic. Missed the laughing head. The accurate height to royal gaurds with articulation then price was justified.

[@TheZombiemofo]

For $200 how do they not provide you with an additional hood? Especially with how tight the hood gets wedged into underneath that lip on the throne? If you're a collector who likes to change your display frequently you'll be worried about shiny contact rubbing on the hood.

[@TheOrkneyFaction]

Anyone noticed how similar this looks to the Kotobukiya statue? Some of the folds in the inner and outer robes are identical, as are the hands.

[@calcugedhion1592]

I like it, but I still get the sense that there's a touch too much hair on top. It makes the hood stand too tall and wide. It doesn't look right, whereas the emperor's hood was basically stuck to his face in ROTJ

[@Ultrazilla]

Emperor sitting is great, not so sure of the rest. You're definitely right for the price another hood, please?!

[@mawile3037]

its like 35 USD for each of the guards and I'm valuing the throne at 50 which I think is much, no way man, but thanks for taking the hit and reviewing, as always thanks for the video

[@jax1687]

I jumped on and pre-ordered it straight away then as more info leaked about what you actually got I quickly cancelled my order, and after watching this I feel so relieved as this ISNT WORTH IT ! If you have a money a tree sure buy it but for bang for your buck stick to the Hasbro version.

[@adrianwilliams7790]

Good looking Emperor but I will stick with my Artfx Kotobukiya figure. I don't need the Emperor doing more that just sitting there being evil so it is perfect and sooooo good :)

[@Magneme]

I was able to snag the Amazon Black Series Emperor fairly recently on eBay for a STEAL of a deal (like 35 bucks new but no throne), and I am extremely happy with it. Just having him hunched over (something this figure couldn't do well) with the royal guards flanking him looks amazing. AND unlike this pack, the royal guards don't look small or like some kind of trippy perception black magic.

[@SlasherIncorporated]

Gree Nice. I was able to get one off of Amazon for $30 during a Cyber Monday deal, so that was even more of a steal! That's probably the cheapest I ever could have paid for the whole set brand new. So glad I took advantage of that deal and didn't wait.

[@Magneme]

@@SlasherIncorporated Yeah, that's a proper deal. While part of me is a little sad I don't have his throne, I think he looks perfectly serviceable in a number of different poses without the throne, which is even better since the set I purchased still included his phenomenal extra heads and hands.

[@DtLS]

I bet there's some legal technicality behind there only being one hood, like if they have included a second it would be two figures and they'd have to pay Lucasfilm an additional licensing fee.

[@fuzewinsblyat4609]

I was only excited because i thought we were getting fully articulated red guards

[@fuzewinsblyat4609]

You can get 3 highly articulated mezco skeletons for 200 way better use of money

[@TheFwoosh]

To be fair, they always advertised them as having no articulation. It's the size that's offputting.

[@fuzewinsblyat4609]

@@TheFwoosh ahh i see

[@VAQHPARK]

YES MAKE PREQUEL PALPS plz

[@allanlabarda]

I wonder if the removable hood from old kenobi can fit that?

[@katiepersons6575]

Makes me sad I missed out on the $40 black series emperor + chair black series release.

[@impossiblepie]

Great review, if I was ever to get this set I'd probably just find the artfx statue version. Both will do the same thing just sit there. Robot chicken must use the Hasbro version lol

[@nicholasdickens2801]

Perhaps the guards are ‘a little short for ERGs?’

[@omikron6218]

The throne color is supposed to be silver, although I think the original was a darker shade

[@Cooleepable]

Are you saying it was a little (removes shades) on the dark side? (Screaming) (The Who song starts)

[@Goat4459]

This man should have more subs!😄

[@alessandrosignore7500]

Good... Very gooood Lord Robo...

[@vnishpt7036]

Cool looking set but maybe $25-$40 overpriced (@ $200 price point) imo. Passed on it but after watching the review maybe shouldda picked it up. The clear electric-like effects attached to the alternate hands are a disappointment though and appear different than were shown with the prototype displayed at various shows which were more of a cloudy white color and better looking imo. The SWBS Emperor Throne set comparable effects that are a light blue color look much better too imo. Also the 2nd Hood for the Emperor standing body that is MIA with this set is just flat out cheap by SHF and pretty much unforgiveable considering the price of this issue imo. Thanks much for the detail review.

[@ramdais19]

This set is now 399 USD on ebay... :( I can't believe the size of the royal guards

[@reyking8296]

I NEED THIS because i hate the black series one. Ive seen it floating around $300, but idk if its worth it

[@sebastianquintero4630]

What’s wrong with the Black Series one? It came with a fair amount of accessories, plus an upgrade over the previous version. And was 1/5 the price of SHF’s.

[@SlasherIncorporated]

Reyking Why...? I mean, I know some people hate soft goods and might not like the aesthetic of that figure. But otherwise, what's wrong with it? It looks pretty damn good and does exactly what you need it to do....for only a fraction of the cost for this set.

[@ADDOITALLDAY]

That is a nice throne with the sitting Palpatine. The under size guards is a little disappointing. The lack of a second hood is very disappointing. I would like to have this set but not for $200.00. One of the reasons I stopped buying S.H. Figuarts is due to cost. And the black series face tech has gotten a whole lot better.

[@RobZomBOfficial]

MUST GET. Price don’t matter!👏🏽👏🏽

[@goodjohnhunting]

"What kind of happy horseshit is that??" Lolololol

[@darklordofthesithsidious7462]

i was really think before watch you out box... must be 4 figures 2 emperors with hood,,,and 2 crimson guards articulated...but all of them are almost statues,,,, ..i must say i am really happy with my black series...but of course the qualitity of the face of emperor figuarts are really good !! and i watch the return of jedi,,,and its true ,,, the throne has a dark silver color...in black series hasbro dont use this detail.... i wished to watch te emperor black series seat in the throne of figuarts... and viceverse.....of course i am great fan of yours out da box...regards!!

[@billshull9468]

Def doesn’t justify people charging 400 for this set now

[@Cooleepable]

Thanks for looking at this Robo, but even before you did this video this figure was the easiest pass ever. I saw it on BBTS a couple of months back and said to myself "You want HOW MUCH? For like ONE actual action figure, effectively? Yeah, I'm gonna haveta ask you to go do something anatomically ill-advised with it, buddy." Perfectly happy with my BS figure, thanks. Which is ironic, since the SH Figuarts version is the totally BS one.

[@Mannie_Bothans]

Damn despite all the flaws this is still an awesome set. Wish I would have pre ordered. Hopefully one day I can snag this for a decent price. But knowing previous Bandai Star Wars exclusives.... hahaha

[@michaels3436]

Palpatine is my favorite character in Star Wars and personally I still like the Hasbro Palpatine more... But that’s just me I know you have different opinions then me sometimes about Hasbro... But personally this is a nice set but Hasbros is just as good if not better for less money... Lucky I have the Hasbro one...😂😂

[@ephin3242]

It definitely wouldn't look as good with a cloth robe.

[@davidwilson6717]

“Force that in…” See what you did there???

[@moonj101]

I'm hoping that in 3 years they rerelease the Palps & throne for the 40th anniversary for jedi.

[@MauroRaptor86]

Great review as always

[@CJG2006]

Mate you haven’t watched it in 48 seconds shut up🤣

[@MauroRaptor86]

@@CJG2006 XD

[@CJG2006]

MauroRaptor86 caught you out there lol 😂

[@aliasangelalias]

if this set selling at around $129 and leave out the two Royal Guards... that would be way better of a buy.

[@davescomics4824]

great review-obscene price!