Star Wars Procustomfigures and Stan Solo "Great Heep" Droids Figures!

[@johnr7279]

"The fans are doing the best work" are, once again, awesome words to hear. This SHOULD put more pressure on the toy companies to produce what people really want and for them to even find their own sense of identity in all of this. I am not into this particular series but...someone is!...and enough to create something on their own. And it looks like they did an amazing job. Just like the Colonial Viper you recently showed (that we're all still salivating over), this was a great video!

[@andrewgrant2990]

I was about to say exactly what you said & I totally agree! It's sad when companies with 100-1000s of employees & access to millions of dollars put out sub-par items. We all would have to stop buying to put pressure on & I don't know how well that would work. Whether it's toys or movies, fans are truly making the best things for ALL to enjoy! Just look up fan films on here & you'll find such awesome stories like "The Blood Crystal" and more on Mara Jade!

[@ranwolf76]

you know, I actually like the Holiday Special Boba Fett color scheme.

[@camcordernonsense5264]

Me too!

[@johnr7279]

Me too. It's kinda different but kinda cool as well.

[@rumblehat4357]

I have that one and it's pretty cool.

[@mr.azizsshitposts]

Which was the inspiration for the mandalorian!

[@j.t.w.7985]

After michaels Video i looked up procustom figures and Made a purchase. Just received the figures and have to say: Feels like real collecting again! excited waiting for Mail and rushing to Open Package on Arrival, then turning the figures in my Hand with gleaming eyes... Thank you, Mark Poon

[@stuartortiz4137]

Michael you are a content-making machine! Thanks for providing good stuff to binge during the end times.

[@brycevo]

The fans have done such an amazing job with these figures. There's also a Kenner style Mandalorian figure set that is absolutely amazing

[@LoganLifts_09]

Bryce McKenzie what is that set sold on

[@brycevo]

@@LoganLifts_09 I got lucky and found it on eBay

[@LoganLifts_09]

Ok thanks what is the price range and do you have a link

[@brycevo]

@@LoganLifts_09 on mobile, so no. And the chrome Mando figure with firing rocket was 80 USD

[@mikerroll]

There’s some cool figures by Hasnotalent, I laughed so hard at that name I nearly wet myself! But seriously, Hasbro has no talent, and this guy’s figures look pretty good, he even made the creature that Mando had to learn to ride.

[@Chris365Smith]

Great video Michael... Glad you liked my droids you purchased. Keep up the good work all involved at Retroblasting 👍🏼

[@trooper326]

My mind is blown with how cool those are.

[@sanroman3461]

Great buy! Iḿ so glad you promote the real deal with collecting: getting the pieces you like, just like that.

[@drawingbyhand]

ive just brought one. cant wait to to get all the figures. the fans are doing the best work.

[@gutz1981]

I like the theme to this a lot. Like the bit where he says "No weapons in my hand." Plus "Put my life, in jeopardy, in service of my friends." Its just an all round positive song.

[@gigashock237wilde7]

They look great.

[@theviking6052]

Funny I just bought the 30th anniversary cartoon Bobba fett ! I love him! I like getting different mandolorian figures so he was awesome to make into a different mandolorian

[@ANIMUS97]

That Boba fits in PERFECTLY with the Droids stuff. Awesome find!

[@richardleeevangeloutreachm2167]

I have all of the series 2 Droids figures from Procustomfigures. They are awesome.

[@brandonknight3527]

Cool figures. I have one original Droids figure, and that's Uncle Gundy. I don't know why he was the only one I purchased back in the day...but he was it...I never got anymore after that...maybe because I didn't see them in stores, or I moved on and started with other lines of toys. I wouldn't mind seeing some others in this new fan made line...they all look really great.

[@NewtonDKC]

You know it was only about a year ago that I finally realized the pop up lightsaber R2-D2 dome is actually a new and significantly different sciulpt to the previous ones, rather than just the original dome with a hole plugged thru it. I too purchased a Stan Solo figure of pop up Lightsaber R2 with the gleaming g vac metal dome and he is an absolute beauty. I actually emailed him begging for a Sensorscope release but he said he has no plans for this (massive bummer as Sensorscope R2 was my favorite figure of the line as a kid...and as an adult that has never quite fully grown up) so I got the pop up saber version, figuring once I repackaged it on the recent Vintage original R2 card that he'd fit in well enough with my Retro Collection since Hasbro has bewilderingly continued to leave out the Droids, the absolute key figures of the entire line IMO!!! Anyway, if you compare domes, the top blue panels are positioned more accurately with the split being directly above his main eye whereas previously a panel was positioned directly above his main eye. Also, directly to his right of his eye (our left) he no longer has a wide blue panel but rather this area is now blank, just chromey dome. To the left of his red and blue eyes (presumably meant to represent the processor state light and Holo projector) there is now a new blue panel that is roughly 1/3 the size of the other panels that run round the base of his dome. It's really noticeable if you compare a pop up saber dome directly to a Sensorscope and/or original dome, then it's astounding how different the domes are. The question is Why? Why go to the trouble and expense of resculpting the dome? It's ambit more accurate but only just and one assumes it is the single piece dome and the necessity of sculpting so the plastic piece could pull out of the mold that led to the extremely stylized dome features that look very different to the actual Droid in the films. This,,combined with the bewildering sticker on his body drove me insane as a kid. Why? Why???? I betvthe simplicity of a single piece dome and simple cylinder tube for his body, but sure,y they could have split the tube into two parts for sculpted body details!!! Now of course these childhood annoyances (grievances?) are all the charm to me as an adult and I have asked a couple times if anyone might do a 1/12 scale, 6" scale R2 D2 in vintage style complete with sticker tube body and chrome vac metalized dome with the same innacurate but cute dome design. He's gotta have the Sensorscope tho! A sort of Black Series R2 D2 Vinateg Retro Collection. I know Gentle Giant did their 12" 1/6 scale blown up (as in increased in size, not torpedoed) figure line,and I swear I came soooo close to buying that R2 and the Early Bird Jumbo Kit. I think a Retro Black Series would be cool and,,let's face it, it's about the only thing Hasbro hasn't tried at this point. The figures would be surprisingly affordable despite the size increase. I wonder if the vac metal is what has kept R2 and 3PO from making their debut in the Retro Collection and tho interesting looking, I will NOT be satisfied if they use the Droids gray plastic dome and ugly sticker R2 for his retro apppearance (tho the colorful C3PO from droids is somewhat morempalatable, we simply must have the classic gleaming gold and chrome dome with blue shining eye and panels and gleaming g white body! And apologies for this novella length post. But hey, why apologize for being a passionate fan? :-)

[@billpagan3070]

Ok those are really sharp! Love the Holiday Boba Fett!😁. Thanks for sharing

[@camcordernonsense5264]

Nice looking figures.

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

The Great Heap was awesome.

[@ascensionindustries9631]

Your videos are making me want to learn how to make my own figures. Thanks Michael.

[@jeremylemings]

Maybe if the Great Heap is a build-a-figure, so it can be bought in parts for less money over time. Cause if the figures were $80 U.S. each, I'd hate to see what a figure scale Heap would go for.

[@ShadowWingTronix]

Mungo and Boba both show up in the Droids series. Boba Fett shows up late in the four part White Witch story arc while Mungo becomes the Droids' master in the third story arc that led into The Great Heap.

[@thewhoman3182]

These customs aren't bad at all they are very true to the original line.

[@J-T-A]

(Sung in Droids theme song tune) Steppin' softly in a figure zone No product in my hand It's just this set, designed by a fan It's got me sayin' "fans doin' it again" The fans doin' it again!

[@camcordernonsense5264]

I hear it. Maybe you and Copeland can collect some money. I'm sure he'd appreciate it.

[@RobTalks1138]

As a collector of vintage Star Wars figures, I always hated repros BUT with the sharp prices, you are winning me over to customs especially those who make them for the love of the toys and what we grew up playing with. I just might take a look at Stan Solo! Great review as always.

[@Azizopolis]

Enjoyable and informative. Mike and Mel - hope you two are staying safe as well.

[@JasonGray71]

Golly they are gorgeous! Neded those for my Droid collection & my son would lose his mind over that Boba Fett!

[@tecpaocelotl]

Nice. Hope you get well.

[@retroblasting]

Get well? WTF are you talking about?

[@theviking6052]

I have the holiday bobba fett in the different colors then the movie version, love it

[@TroyPacelli]

I got the same Boba Fett and didn't notice until you mentioned it, but you're right; the head is tight almost to the point of being stuck.

[@mattleuty5285]

Hey Michael! Great to see up close and personal with these figures that you had on your table during your recent live stream! The way I see it there are no down sides when something comes available and up for purchase that will make you happy. The fact that you can pick and choose the characters the way you have and create a customized grouping is great. Right, I was going to say that all we need now to fulfill certain nostalgia goals is an Edward Woodwood figure but I'm sure that someone somewhere has already done it!! My love and support to you, Melinda and the team. Now remember, just because you have a rocket firing Bobafett, there are still to be NO disintegrations!!!!!

[@ikemonyejekwe432]

Those are Exquisite pieces Michael awesome find

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

Those are great figures.

[@silentbobstash]

That is a sharp looking line up. Thanks for sharing.

[@manko8852]

Wow the level of quality is great on those figures and it's cool to see the next fan made creations. They have this art style mastered. The quality of your video is top notch. Thanks Retroblasting!

[@KidApoc]

Agreed,price wise is the reason I got that blue and yellow Boba Fett and also went to their Ebay to get the clear blue version. Note: The clear one has soft gummy limbs but still a great fig.

[@tonyjackson4078]

Kylie Minogue shirt, check, loose unbuttoned dress shirt, check, nostalgic property review, double check.

[@vitalmode2913]

I grew up watching the 2004 Droids dvd so seeing Mungo, Screed and 3po in that yellow & blue colour scheme is very nostalgic

[@donmasholie8462]

Great video! Congratulations on your new custom figures. They look great.

[@Simplemana]

I love the boba fett!!!

[@chrisbomber101]

wow both legs are gold

[@richardlee2120]

Have a complete set of the Procustom 2nd series Droids and Ewoks figures from Mark Poon. They are awesome.

[@TheDuke013]

They look awesome, love the fett.

[@snuggler100]

I watched "Droids" and "Ewoks" as a kid (because I *loved* Star Wars so much)... but even I thought those cartoons were kind of goofy at the time. I *definitely* didn't like the character designs either.

[@earthmanbrick]

Yeah, dude. They often had to have certain ''hooks'' to pull in audiences (like mentioning 'Danger Zone' in the Droids intro, haha). Like certain character types & a ''cutesy comic relief character'' (Snarf in Thundercats, Orco in He-man, Uni in D&D, etc..). It's almost like they wanted a specific formula & wanted to tick certain boxes with every episode being a one-off story. Canon story shows like the Xmen cartoon (from the 90s) almost fell into this trap. Look up 'Pryde of the X-men' to see the pilot episode of what they originally pitched back in the 80s & you'll be glad they decided to go via a different route. But yes, digression aside. Droids & Ewoks were goofy because of the 'box-ticking' executive ideas that had to be thrown into the story. Thankfully we have shows like Clone Wars which are light-years away from the days of animated StarWars past

[@camcordernonsense5264]

It seemed like the heroes characters were so visually far from star wars. Almost more like they belonged in X-Men comics for the time.

[@novax-ig9yt]

With prices like that, its why I collect POTF2! But those are some damn fine figures and for those who can afford it, it's awesome that there are fan-made figures like that! Luckily I had bought most of the Vintage Kenner line way before prices went up, but I won't own any Final 17 or Droids vintage figures, due to the high prices now.

[@zevadprime]

Michael you always surprise me. Never in a million years would I have thought I would get mooned by R2D2. 5:28 LOL! Good show sir!

[@shoestringscifi]

That's no moon. It's a space station.

[@seanohalloran384]

Hopefully Hasbro will release a retro Boba Fett with that color scheme. PS The Great Heap is apparently responsible for the Yuuzhan Vong fleeing their galaxy and entering the Star Wars galaxy. If you didn’t already know. Great video!

[@GhostGL]

Just ordered me a painted Rocket Fett. I still remember sending away for em, thinking he'd have a firing rocket when we got em. Seemed like forever to get em in the mail.

[@christopherbandish6060]

That Boba Fett looks amazing. And while I’m not really a fan of the Droids show, it’s good to see companies/mom and pop shops stepping up to fill the holes.

[@toymatt]

I love the Star Wars Droids Cartoon and I've been disappointed that the second series of action figures was never released when I found out about it. Pro Customs is doing some amazing work. I may have to pick up the Admiral Screed. As usual great video.

[@thetreeshaker4143]

See if these were next to the new Kenner rereleased ghost busters, I’d pick a few of each

[@impossiblepie]

Already ordered the two different painted boba fett's!!!!

[@alltapedup]

The figures are great, but lets talk about that t-shirt! Awesome stuff!

[@MarcelosToyRoom]

They are beautiful

[@jimkuna8687]

It's nice to see good work again wish you would of showed the rocket fire lol great work love you guys.

[@cerethpainting6606]

Love all the custom stuff popping up out there. Someone needs to do a Star Wars figure site like marauder task force has done for gi joe....and ww2. Awesome stuff being produced out there. Can’t wait to see what’s next.

[@heathbutler4410]

I've got the 3p0 and r2 from Stan solo, they are amazing in hand 5*

[@atariboy9084]

They don't want to fake it, they want to make it. THAT SHOULD BE ON THERE T-SHIRT!

[@510newguy]

Wow the Boba Fett one really does go well with the cartoon C3PO and R2! I don't know about the other two though. 80 bucks is pretty steep.

[@andybennington637]

Looks awesome!

[@batty2259]

They look great. I have to say the one I'd want is Thall Joben. They should've made him with that lightsaber he had.

[@drawingbyhand]

im definitely picking up these star wars droid custome figures from procustomes. hanging on a bit due to corona virous out break postage delays.

[@1980StarWarsGuy]

I am surprised that the Droids Fett figure didnt have the paint apt that this one had, I mean, That paint apt was even on the card for crying out loud!! Nice vid 👍👌👌

[@camcordernonsense5264]

Or a cape!

[@thunderrobots1980s]

i think this classifies as droids part two

[@Simplemana]

Nice stuff

[@toytantrum1687]

I love these. I have the original Line (sans Sigg Fromm) and I also own a few of these (Vlix, Screed) I plan to grab more of these in time. Note: when I worked at an animation studio in 1992 they had a pile of cels from the cartoon that ended up just tossed. I can’t even think of that.

[@joeriveracomedy]

Apologies if I commented before: my 1st c3p0 was from Star Tours 1987. This fig reminds me of it⬆

[@jamespeters2859]

Love the R2D2

[@somarriba333]

Awe. As soon as you mentioned Ackmena, it got me thinking I should have bought the NECA Golden Girls Dorothy figure to customize her into a Star Wars Black Series Ackmena.

[@NHLDUCKCHARLIE]

Cool figures 😁

[@Solbrick]

Man, I really am looking forward when 3D printers aren this good so I easily can make my own retro styled figures.

[@mikerroll]

Not a fan of the Droids series but those sure are some darn fine looking figures!

[@aboutthemetal8783]

I know this one sounds weird but it is the best method with frozen joints you put no stress on the figure at all, Durex lube , or any other make I imagine , put it all around the frozen joints liberally, leave it ten mins, and it will loosen the joint perfectly.

[@rumblehat4357]

Upon recently comparing the Pop up lightsaber R2 to the older versions, I noticed that the legs are shorter than the original R2s. I am in the process of molding and making customs myself.

[@artoozybuilds]

0:05 Why is anyone under the age of 13 supposed to watch this channel with my parents specifically? But seriously though, great video as always! That Boba Fett figure looks pretty good in The Holiday Special colour scheme.

[@retroblasting]

Where have you been? A desert island? COPPA? FTC? Pay attention.

[@artoozybuilds]

@@retroblasting I know about the COPPA situation and all the mess it has caused. I was just making a joke about a small mistake in the disclaimer. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it should say "their parents" instead of "your parents". Again, it's just a small nitpick, doesn't ruin the video in any way (of course), love the work you do.

[@theviking6052]

Hay mungo has 4lom or Zukkus. I know I butchered the spelling of zukkus …lol

[@CaptainArrrgh]

It would be Really cool if they made the other characters from The Holiday Special Cartoon. I guess their faces were funny looking, but it would be nice to see them done. That thing about the neck joint. I wish I had understood that when I was little. Almost every figure from the first run had their heads broken off at my house.

[@michaelthomas5433]

If you had collected the tabs from other Star Wars figures and then sent away for it, waited weeks and weeks as a kid for it to show up while pestering your family about it, only to find out your Boba Fett didn't fire it's rocket like it was supposed to.. thanks Battlestar Galactica toys.. you might be more interested in the new Fett fig. :)

[@guitardudeguy3139]

Fans continue to impress with the customs! I'm not really into my Star Wars collection that much right now, after the horrible movies they've made recently , I put them away. Yes, I've soured a bit and spend more time collecting GI Joe and Lego City. Perhaps I'll get them out again someday. It's really great to know that I can get figures that I never could before from fan customs. I just hope the purists don't give us too much heat over it. Thanks again. When will you do another collab with Tony? That was great but too short!

[@goimei]

Im not gonna lie, these figs are awesome mike! I got the old Droids and Ewoks Vhs tapes from the late 90s from My local FAO Schwartz in the King of Prussia mall in Pa of all places But...I want Figures of Jan Tosh and Jessica Meed.... Oh and Julpa

[@retroblasting]

I'm pretty sure ProCustoms makes Jessica and Julpa.

[@goimei]

@@retroblasting what about Jan?

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

I agree that the fans make higher quality custom-made versions than the toy company who licensed the brand.

[@AL-ws5yi]

I watched a lot of cartoons back in the 80’s including Droids. It confused me since the droids switch hands with no connection between them. I liked the Mungo story arc best.

[@TheFree2last1]

Great video and I love the fan made figures. Oh by the way, Mr French needs a shave I think LOL, he it looks damn good on You by the way. Keep it.

[@shoestringscifi]

These Droids figures look great. Do you know whether they used original molds, or casts from original molds or prototypes, or are these all-new sculpts based on photos of prototypes?

[@TheDuke013]

I wonder how they will compare to the upcoming hasbro versions?

[@rebelines]

C3PO and R2 for instance, how is one to tell the difference between the customs from the originals? They look remarkably the same.

[@1980Triumph]

While I appreciate customizers filling in these gaps I do have a problem with those requesting insane cost points. The technology makes this work extremely cheap with the paint being the only real troublesome work. That Cobra Commander custom was insane at 150 bucks.

[@Caleb.Collects98]

The fans are doing the best work...The Mandalorian .

[@primusvsunicron1]

@retroblasting Does Stan Solo have a Kenner Darth Vader with removable mask/helmet?

[@611_hornet5]

Nice shirt.

[@Maxibon2007]

Screed!

[@koshar44]

Informative.

[@camcordernonsense5264]

R2 is awesome

[@camcordernonsense5264]

Boba looks short in comparison.

[@impossiblepie]

Where do you get those round clear plastic stands?

[@reepacheirpfirewalker8629]

No no no no, the Droids Boba Fett figure was different I was involved with selling and it was one of the bones of contention was comparing the two and a book we had showed as closely as could be seen the colours were not the same. Hell the original mail order Boba Fett to the one on card were not the same with the type of plastic. The part of the back pack that was made so it wouldn't fire the rocket had a very think piece of plastic that covered the part where the J or L would have been. If you have a Boba Fett and you don't feel a small depression of that groove then it isn't the mail order. Basically it still has a spring in it everything but the actual J or L slot that would have it's place to wait for the kids to play with it. Until a kid fired a Battlestar Galactica either Cylon or Colonial Viper rocket into his mouth and choked to death. I had the rocket firing ships and never once went anywhere near a throat. But thats beside the point after the kid died then Kenner said no way nothing rocket firing. Which is funny how they decided to do so for the 3 3/4ths line of GIJoe/

[@retroblasting]

There's no reason to start your comment with multiple, condescending no's. Drop that next time.

[@skabcat242]

I always thought that color déco for Boba Fett as seen in droids looked cool.

[@davidthetoyman2156]

Hi he looks like the dad from twister sister video

[@leebush4053]

Toy Polloi would fix your Boba Fett head. Lego and a pin vice drill.

[@3.75istheway7]

Hay Mungo has zuckuss’s gun

[@TheGryxter]

I guess Procustomfigures stopped making the R2-D2 Third Leg? It isn't listed on their website. 😥

[@retroblasting]

Not certain. Check with them.