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Michael checks out the latest wave of Stan Solo Kenner-style vintage Star Wars artisan figures!

[@stephens4175]

Stan Solo is a pioneer for us fans that grew up with the originals, a gift to us all!

[@GorillaWhale]

I love that Stan Solo offers the figures loose because the carded options are so beautiful that i wouldn't want to take them out!

[@timothyward8695]

I own several carded figures, and I can't bring myself to open any of them.

[@jeremylambden2284]

YES!

[@georgeaitken2719]

The great quality continues Stan solo is ahead of the game

[@guynamedchristopher]

Man, that Darth Vader is slick! It's videos like this that leave me bewildered as to how people can claim Retroblasting only produces "negative" content.

[@humble1ne]

I'm glad you made this point in your comment above because there has been so much negativity thrown Michael's way over the years regarding his "negativity," but I never take it as negative at all. Number one, as a grown adult, I don't fail to recognize or utilize my ability to simply keep scrolling, disengage or not engage at all when I see content I don't like or agree with. Number two, in my humble opinion, I see Michael as a lifelong customer of toys, history and film-based memorabilia so he obviously doesn't represent a company in any way, BUT he rather holds theses billion-dollar companies ACCOUNTABLE when they put out high-priced product that oftentimes has lower quality than expected, for the price, is flawed or has defects. He has also been vocal about his dislike for the crowd-funded model being used by said companies. I agree 100% and always felt this way since crowd-funding became a thing and Haslab, Matty and other specialty sites were released. These toy"makers" are extremely wealthy and can more than afford to make these toys without taking our money 1 to 2 years in advance, earning the interest on that money and sending customers whatever it is they came up with without customers even being able to actually see, in hand, the product like we used to in the old days. If there is anything negative to be said, let it be that these companies take note of what is being said and actually make some good, positive changes to the way they're currently doing things so as to give no room for negative feedback. Stan Solo is obviously doing something right and he is an individual producer. There's not much negativity there because he's putting out good product that customers actually want or wanted decades ago. He's a customer himself so I'm sure that's what drives him to make good, quality, Kenner-style products that fit right in with the original line.

[@Thehotdogman]

I always love seeing these videos for the sheer passion on display. From both Stan and Michael!

[@iwillnotcomply007]

Broken Vader needs to make more appearances.

[@gavh9360]

I cannot afford to buy these at the moment(life gets in the way) but 5 year old me is still inside saying why did we not get these in 1983. absolutely spot on just what displays need.

[@Dark.Shingo]

Although I'm from Mexico and unable to get these, the little kid in me is smiling in awe and happiness. This is so beautiful.

[@jatin7361]

Won't somebody PLEASE think of the real fans seated around the boardroom table at Hasbro? But, seriously, these figures look amazing! I can't believe how far Stan has come!

[@somarriba333]

What I love about seeing these figures, is it takes me to a time when there were only 3 movies. When Star Wars was pure.

[@vintagetoykid9682]

Once again, Michael and RetroBlasting knock it out of the park with another fantastic video. This channel makes collecting all the more fun!

[@gregrandolph]

Stan Solo is doing the (SIth) Lord's work, and these new figures look fantastic. Thanks for sharing this, Michael! 👍🏼

[@georgelea4297]

His figures look amazing thanks for putting these on people's radars

[@jedipoodoo]

Stan Solo, Retroblasting, and the fans that aren't anti-repro snobs have got my support, and I'm unapologetic about it.

[@jeremylambden2284]

I don't need them,but I want them so bad.lol

[@grimacemusically]

I bought that Dagobah Training Luke the SECOND I saw Stan Solo announce it. As a Kenner kid, there was no unmade figure I wanted more than this one. My Kenner Dagobah Action Playset FINALLY looks exactly how I wanted to look since 1981. Thanks for another great review.

[@francoisregis2155]

Cool he looks really nice

[@francoisregis2155]

Its always interesting to see Stan Solo work Im lucky to have 2 figures in my collection and his work is great you got that 70-80’s vibe when you check the way they are packaged. Would love to get more of his work

[@humble1ne]

Gotta say, that Darth is the one we should've had since Kenner released the Jedi figures in the 80s. His sculpt, tight light sabre grip and OG Kenner look & feel just work! The fact that Stan included the original actor's face is the cherry on top for me though since I hated the "edits" Lucasfilm made to replace his image with that of young Anakin. The fact we never got that version of DV, was a huge missed opportunity for Kenner, among others, to allow us kids at the time to really re-live and re-imagine that final film (or so we thought) in one of its most pivotal scenes. I mean, c'mon Kenner, you already had Lando's and Leia's Jedi figures with removeable helmets, why not THE MAIN baddie of the franchise and possibly one of the most recognizable villain in the history of film? Being a 3.75" o-ring guy, I pretty much stopped buying/asking for SW toys after the GI Joe ARAH line released, BUT that never took my appreciation for those old Kenner nuggets from me. I've been contemplating getting back into the Star Wars game for some years now. Thanks to you, Michael, Stan Solo is on my radar and I'm looking forward to purchasing these newest SS figures. His Bantha is spot-on and looks great, his Boba is more accurate to the films and his toys overall just blend right in with the OG line. Bravo, Stan Solo and Bravo Michael for another dope RetroBlasting video!

[@ODST4553]

I've been giving my dad some of Stan's figures and he's loved them all, his fave has been the Boba Fett and the R2 third leg

[@richardbuckley1232]

Blue lightsaber Dagobah Luke - sssoooooo good. 😊

[@StarSapphireComics]

That Stan Solo Darth Vader is a great figure. Looks exactly like if Kenner would have made it back in the 80's. 😊

[@Fauntleroy.]

Astromech droids and Jawas are just good little babies. Every single one. ❤️

[@glynmatthews6697]

Thank the maker for Stan Solo!

[@callmemrbroadstreet5602]

🎵Nobody does it better!🎶

[@obirobkenobi3599]

It’s like a mini Christmas when a Stan solo delivery comes to the house! ❤

[@justinhammer3196]

What I would like to see is some one try their hand at the never released mini rig addon for the vintage Kenner Millennium Falcon.

[@robertward5047]

Can he do playsets? Would be great to get a detailed homestead with dining area, kitchen with blue milk dispenser and Luke's room for cleaning up droids with oil bath etc. I always tried to recreate this as a kid with shoeboxes and other accessories from Playmobil.

[@claygraphics1]

Man, these figures are great. The Darth is superb. 👌

[@Its.Chad.]

Stan Solo does such amazing work; if I was an OG Star Wars figure collector, I’d be elbows deep in all this stuff!

[@toonytube2444]

Why are these figures not in the RETRO COLLECTION? HASBRO? What are you doing??!??

[@francoisregis2155]

Hasbeen are sleeping at the wheel

[@TheNext17]

Dagobah Luke and dying Vader were long overdue! As always Stan Solo hits it out of the park 💥💥💥💥

[@richardlee2120]

I just received Stan Solo's Tonnika Sisters. They are awesome. He has so many selections and Stan Solo goes to the trouble of putting so much finances and time into these sculpts. The mainstream multi-billion dollar toy corporations can't put out this quality of craftsmanship.

[@obirobkenobi3599]

The tonicas are cool aren’t they?! ❤

[@coxystoycantina]

I have all these figures you've reviewed, apart from Dagobah Luke, but I plan to get him when I pick up the Tonnika sisters. Couldn't agree more with you Michael, he does the best work and in no way can new bespoke figures be considered repro in any way, they are all welcome additions to my vintage Kenner line.

[@AnalogToys]

LOVED this video. That piece at the end where you discussed Stan Solo’s place in the hobby was epic. It’s an amazing talent to be able speak so eloquently about a topic, uninterrupted for so long and remain engaging. Well done man!

[@andygcl6]

Great video!..Stan Solo figures are superb. I now really want the blue droid, with the clear dome!!

[@sharkMac]

Awesome clip! I also enjoy getting Stan solo figures too

[@MariaSheperskyCabrero]

As a kid I always wanted the Han Solo in storm trooper disguise, I always wondered why Kenner didn't make one. By the time Luke in storm trooper disguise was out, I was already moving out of star wars and into GI Joe but I remember buying the Luke in Storm Trooper Disguise instead of a GI Joe figure because I loved that he was in Storm Trooper disguise and wondered if they would do a Han Solo storm trooper disguise and they never did. I am glad Stan Solo finally did.

[@kennethhill-d1g]

I don’t usually collect repros, mainly because I unfortunately no longer have my original Kenner Star Wars collection anymore, but these are beyond awesome. Definitely something that six or seven year old me would’ve loved seeing.

[@nottopgoon5773]

Always enjoy watching your content. Wasn’t around for the OG Star Wars toys, so it’s cool seeing independent toy lines carry on that legacy. Very fun. :D

[@J-T-A]

Stan Solo Hambone MacGillicuddy... it is only a matter of time... you know, to keep that Iconicon Boba Fett company.

[@aluvrianne]

Gotta say, I love the name Stan Solo. It makes me smile.

[@ryangann799]

Couldn’t agree more those figures look awesome! Pretty impressive

[@LogicBlaster]

"The fans are doing the best work." Yes, indeed!👍

[@neillowery7634]

These look killer!!

[@Darthbauer951]

I’m just gonna say this on every Stan Solo video in hopes that someone over there sees it, please bring back the Indiana Jones figures

[@davidradich9342]

It is sad to me that it is grown ups buying the toys, while kids today are buried in their screens and devices. Wish they made stuff like this when I was a kid. But yes, I agree (in terms of fan films as well) THE FANS ARE DOING THE BEST WORK!

[@steko9465]

Looking at that Droid and Astromech line up, I hope we get some more re-issues. Would love a white 3Po (whatever he's actually called). Great collection turns out GREAT INVESTMENT to boot!

[@UsualmikeTelevision]

Awesome! Stan Solo does some amazing work and I hope to add more of his items in future to my collection!

[@djnary2896]

Darth Vader with Removable Helmet is something we could only have DREAMED of back in the day!!!! This has got to be some of Stan Solo's best stuff yet!!!

[@tecpaocelotl]

Darth Vader looks nice.

[@chrisdavies5267]

I have OG kenner and some stan solo, including the removable helmet vader. Chris smith has produced amazing figures.

[@jonboldrey5339]

That degoba luke 💯

[@VConley]

This was a great video, and the figures look fantastic. Stan Solo will go down as one of the best thing to happen to both Star Wars Collectors, and the collecting space, as a whole

[@scottstalcup6980]

Chris is doing the SAME THING guys like Paul Clarke, Brian Leitner, Charlee Flatt and other folks did to keep interest in MEGO alive and no one gave them any sh*t. They were commended. Even with MEGO's resurrection, artisan companies like Brentz Dollz and Vin's Universe are still commended. It BREAKS MY F*CKING HEART that Stan Solo has received and is receiving so much stick for doing the same for Star Wars. Strange corner of the toy collector market, innit? Brilliant video as usual, Michael.

[@daschyt2225]

All great figures, but that R4-M9 is absolutely beautiful! Congratulations once again SS.

[@impossiblepie]

I hope SS continues with star wars , I'd love more movie accurate figures.

[@AnthonyBau1]

big kudos to stan solo for those action figures!

[@eyedestroyeverything9953]

Stan Solo is holding it down For true Star Wars fans , and his products are made with a love we will never see again from the big guys .

[@brianrobinson2962]

Michael just awesome mate thanks

[@robbieracer3294]

Man those power of the force cards look so good... fantastic work. I saw some guys complaining too on some new Hot Wheels Mattel is re-releasing, several comments about guys worried how it will affect their originals...these comments crack me up, these guys are worried about affecting their cars that arent even for sale...just sitting in their displays...mind boggling when you get upset about something that doesnt even matter when you arent even selling the ones you do have.

[@jeffmcpeek2526]

I always get the versions with the coin.Chris just knows that sweet spot that would have happened in 85-86. Honestly,Stan Solo figures give me more satisfaction than anything currently out.

[@TomSchreck-n1t]

Very nice! I like the customs.

[@MusicTheLifeBlood]

That R3M3 is pretty rad. I had Kenner figures as a kid but they lost my interest as I discovered MOTU & GIJoe. But I really enjoy these episodes Michael does. -Dustin

[@MichaelJShaffer]

Seeing the gaps in our collections filled with Stan Solo figures always brings a smile to my face.

[@impossiblepie]

still hoping for a movie accurate Death Star Jedi Luke.

[@MichaelJShaffer]

@impossiblepie Hopefully, it's a 2-for, and we get a poncho and removable endor helmet with the final dual underneath.

[@impossiblepie]

@@MichaelJShaffer that would be great

[@mitchduros]

As always, great video, Michael.

[@Jellycakelap]

Love the channel - love the videos - ALWAYS correct, Michael - 'The Fans Are Doing the BEST Work'. Man, that Vader is HUGE towards getting me collecting again. Any update on that Bespin Freeze Chamber?

[@heli88]

I love to see this stuff; Stan makes beautiful figures. And I really enjoy hearing Michael talk about them. I wish we didn't have the toy collector drama aspect, though. Why can't we all just buy and enjoy what we like, and leave other people to enjoy what they like?

[@elcowabungahe-man6156]

Great figures but the one the Bespin Luke training version awesome the Empire Strike Back Luke my favorite version of Luke.

[@Sudehuba]

Thank you for another great video

[@digitalpollution]

I just got my First Stan Solo figure, Slave Leia and it is glorious

[@Gojiboyo]

Been watching you for 8 years, love the content!

[@ecmagee1984]

Come on Stan Solo and do some of the unreleased 90s Kenner Aliens/ Predator figures ❤

[@patrickholt8782]

I was born in the mid 90’s so I can only look back at figures at the time. A lot of the Kenner figure I think look really great. Except for Darth vader. I think his cape is all wonky and the telescoping lightsaber looks really bad. Nice to see an alternate take on Vader in Kenner fashion tho.

[@TimHayes]

Excellent video Michael French! @RetroBlasting

[@todd1313]

Stan Solo stuff is easily the best out there. Whilst there are other very talented people doing great work, I just haven't been drawn to the 3D printed offerings. Chris once ran a post that asked what our most desired top 3 would be. I chose: Darth Vader with removable helmet and handheld lightsabre Luke Dagobah training Bespin Escape Leia With two of these checked off the list, I live in hope that he will one day tackle Leia, but always thankful for the great offerings. Stan Solo figures are the true continuation of the vintage line!

[@brianw94]

Thanks for showcasing this! His stuff is awesome! I hate that Baby Huey and his ilk have given Stan Solo and other creators a hard time…

[@TheDuke013]

I think he stepped up and did something amazing, I wish hasbro would stop trying with the vintage line.

[@theflyingninja1]

I'm glad Hasbro haven't stepped in to slap a massive lawsuit on Stan Solo, but it's quite mystifying why they haven't. Can anyone enlighten me? Is it a loophole?

[@MayumiC-chan9377]

A wonderful thursday!❤❤

[@HankyPanky44]

I don't think the problem is SS sculpting and selling figures like these. The problem is dishonest sellers on the second hand market hawking the accessories like the Han Solo Stormtrooper blaster as legit OG Kenner ones, making it difficult for people who only want non-repro stuff in their collections.

[@timothyward8695]

The figures are clearly marked, and Stan Solo tried working with the Star Wars zealots back when he first started making accessories. They stabbed him the back and one of their own number sold his accessories as original.

[@machineman6498]

@@timothyward8695 Respectfully disagree. Yes, the figures are marked SS vs say maybe General Mills (could still use a Year and avoid all figure confusion). But as far as weapons go, there doesn’t seem to be any effort to distinguish the reproduction from original. And that’s an issue to some.

[@timothyward8695]

@@machineman6498 He tried to work with Imperial Gunnery back in 2017. Instead, a member of TIG sold reproductions as original and Chris Smith got blamed for it.

[@ToonamiT0M]

Stan Solo does absolutely amazing work. If he ever wants to step into Star Trek I'd love to see his take on Galoob Star Trek figures. There are several characters I want to add to my collection, and I'd only trust Stan to do them right.

[@garym6315]

His figures are amazing, but a little pricey for me. I've only managed to get a handful over the years, which are a mix of one I never owned but always wanted (Yak Face and Amanaman) and new sculptors (movie accurate Boba Fett) and even the movie accurate Lando General which covers both.

[@leebush4053]

Id like to see a stan solo action german soldier for Indiana Jones

[@francoisregis2155]

I never cared about repro things (weapons, cloaks i collect for the fun of collecting I collect for myself if you like to spend 30$ on a small piece of plastic fine by me but I won’t. Stan Solo figures might be in the category of repro figures but I don’t really care because when you look at them they have the essence of Star Wars toys we had when we were kids. Plus add the icing on the cake with the packaging you got the nostalgic feeling only missing the price tag at the corner of the card 😃 Thanks Micheal for the video and at the same time show us whats out there

[@a_world_made_of_cardboard]

For me at the beginning of this video, You T-shirt upstaged your presentation. My mind raced in thought "Is this a clue to his next video? Is there another Kandagawa Jet Girls anime Michael is going to review? On wait...Stan Solo figures." I am consistently impressed with Stan Solo. It is impressive how he has been able to capture an era of toy history. As always, Great review!

[@JEDITOYMASTERS]

These are so amazing it makes me really want to start collecting vintage. I only wish there was a vendor out there that made retro G.I. Joe Oring figures.

[@imperialbricks1977]

If I wasn’t already knee-deep in LEGO I would totally dive headfirst into retro Star Wars collecting. Great video as always, Michael.

[@cypherian2]

Fantastic video! These figures boggle my mind as to how accurate they are! If I were a collector, I think I'd want the whole run of Astromechs just for giggles and grins! I've always thought that the whole point of ANY hobby is to enjoy it, to have fun, and if you find a few folks to share it with then that's just icing on the cake! Some people can take "fun" way too seriously!

[@acanimations1223]

Of course there’s a very important thing not mentioned here about the new astromech droids. Stan found old stock of the M3, and sold it at a higher price (but obviously not scalper price) to discourage scalpers from snatching them all up. I was one of the people who bought a M3 from that bath because I missed out on it before, but of course there was flood trouble and they were unfortunately destroyed. Stan solo then went out of his way to make the figure again so we didn’t miss out AND made a new figure, the T2, gifting it to the buyers for absolutely free as compensation. Everyone always says Stan solo perfectly replicates Kenner, and what better way to do that than to live up to their slogan, “we really do care”.

[@Brian_is_Not_Sus]

Man, I can't wait for Gargan with plastic cape! He had them for preorder on his UK site.

[@AllBreaksLoose]

Aw man, I'm sitting out by the fire pit having a few drinks (well...more than a few) and this came up! Stan solo is (as you say) doing the best work. He is filling those gaps that kenner and hasbro skipped out on in favor of pegs warming with landos and Asoka. And I don't see how those repro idiots can cry. These figures didn't exist in the original line. Duh. Also it's fun to see you like a little kid on xmas morning with these figures! You're genuinely excited! By the way, I did a restoration on my fav droid, R5-D4 recently(thanks to your pointing out new sticker being available on eBay). Stan, keep up the great work. Same to you retroblasting crew!!! Don't let the man get ya down.

[@AllBreaksLoose]

Hey, almost forgot to ask, that luke doesn't come with the backpack, does he?

[@shockwave7513]

I picked up those 3 droids a couple of months ago. They cost me a pretty penny ($60 Canadian each, plus 3rd legs), but the quality is definitely there! When you were talking about how much people are selling his stuff for on eBay and such, it reminded me what I've been thinking for a while; he should reissue his old droids and totally undercut the scalpers! He made a Boba Fett themed astromech (B0-B4) that I would snatch up in a second!! I just wish he made a 3rd leg for the red domed one. I accidentally bought 2 white ones without realizing that it only fits the green striped one. But I sent back the extra and got a refund.

[@markburns9116]

Stan Solo is the best, end of.

[@perello23]

Yes!!!👏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@BrynSmith76]

There is nobody yet that has come close to the quality offered by Stan Solo. I can't help but think if Stan Solo was in charge of Reaction figures, they would be better than they are. If Stan Solo was in charge of the official Hasbro Retro Collections of Star Wars and Indiana Jones, we know they would be better too. He seems to know instantly what is a kenner aesthetic and nails it every time. There are some other good creators out there making figures, next 17 for example, he has offered some great figures. But for me Stan Solo is top dog. Hasbro should learn from him. I think the difference is where Hasbro will say, yeah, I guess that'll do, that'll be good enough. Stan Solo would know when something is or isn't good enough and fix anything that isn't prior to release. That's why the second hand market for his figures is so good. Whereas you can still go into shops and find the same retro collection peg warmers that have been there the past two years. Even selling them a few pounds each brand new doesn't make people want to buy them.

[@JediBubba-5-77]

Great video Michael! Love your channel. I have purchased 20-30 figures from Stan Solo and Pro Custom. I wouldn’t have known they existed without you.

[@jesusvillasenor355]

I bought the Stan Solo Bantha and Slave Leia. Awesome toys! I know Stan is dedicated to creating awesome Kenner style SW but it would be so cool if he did his own version of highly detailed 6 inch SW figs. I know they would be far superior to Hasbro’s offerings!

[@NewSquallor]

Stan Solo knocking it out of the park again.

[@jacksprofessionalproductio9403]

The force is/always has been strong with Stan Solo, he’s never made a product that fails to impress. Hope he remakes the astromeck and protocol droids from years ago, I missed my chance to pick them up when they were affordable. Can’t wait to see what he has in store next!!!

[@FatherAxeKeeper]

that Vader is gorgeous. definitely going to try to snag one soon

[@eyedestroyeverything9953]

I LOVE THESE 3rd PARTY REVIEWS ❤