Star Wars S.H. Figuarts and Black Series Mimban Stormtroopers Hasbro Bandai Review

[@smallvillefan72]

Can we have a separate channel for Robo’s skits? That shit is hilarious!

[@chesswizard31]

The weathering is actually more accurate on the SHF whether or not it looks like mud. In the film (and the visual dictionary) the weathering looks more like a layer of gray dust/dried mud. The sculpt and holster on the Black Series is inaccurate whereas the SHF sculpt is based on the Rogue One trooper. The Rogue One and Solo troopers share for the most part the same updated suit.

[@TheFwoosh]

Yeah, I realize that, but it's my own brain saying mud and should look like actual mud, not dudes weathered and placed close to mud. It would be like having snow on a sandtrooper, or grass stains on a snowtrooper.

[@TheFwoosh]

I can see that, with it being grayer than dirt mud, but it's still pretty dark and messier when the troops are rolling in it, and especially when Han and Chewbacca meet. Plus the way it covers both the troopers in the promo and the SHF just looks too production and clean, not like actual troopers in actual mud, no matter how concrete it is.

[@TheFwoosh]

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[@sgrshnshw]

I demand more Sewer Troopers!

[@Tremain]

that thing on the back of the cape is clearly meant to be a poncho type hood, kinda sad neither figure acknowledges this.

[@TheFwoosh]

Yeah, I would have liked to seen a trooper in a hood. Now I need a third party cape...

[@STEEVEWES]

"You boys like tatooine !? Woooohooo" Ahahahahahah wow

[@LibertyPrime1982]

😂😂😂

[@yesmybagel1256]

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[@scottcampbell1385]

The intro reference to Super Troopers was gold lol! Keep it up Robo you da man!

[@Birchwoodfb]

finally saw solo. what a fun movie. awesome sound design

[@Commander_Shepard.]

I'm really glad to see SHF are making taller troopers now. It was my biggest gripe with SHF troops, that I can't blend them with rest of 1:12 figures like Black Series or Mafex because they are way too short and small.

[@TheFwoosh]

MAFEX still come off as big but yeah, makes me want to try out more troopers from SHF now. Damn it.

[@lrf233]

Great review and awesome opening. I’m thinking I’m gonna have to overpay for the black series on eBay. It’s always a pain to get Walmart exclusives. I don’t know if it’s a Walmart or Hasbro thing but it’s always a struggle.

[@TheFwoosh]

Yeah, it's a feast or famine usually. One area will get a ton, other areas get none. I lucked out several times with the Legends Thanos exclusive so I'm betting I won't see much Star Wars.

[@necron99.aka-sammyboy92]

Just have to chase the Walmart trucks on their days. Find out when they start unloading, find a couple cool stock boys that might give u sum tips?? Call all the Walmart’s in ur county, and have them set it aside. But yeah, sum jackass that makes his living scalping exclusives on eBay is going to get most of em...sad things is; most of these eBay scalpers don’t even collect SW !

[@Sammy1970]

Couldn’t stop looking at his crotch once you said dude lol!!😂🤣😂

[@TheFwoosh]

It's hard to miss once you see it, haha!

[@lawrencejelsma3937]

Neal Salmon ... Can't stop looking at Captain Phasma's private area too! 😉

[@markorollo.]

I'm still not feeling the need to spend the extra on shf, slightly tempted by mafex, but I can't fault black series lately, just received the lando wave a couple of days ago, really liking that face tech stuff.

[@TheFwoosh]

Oh yeah, Hasbro is really upping their game with the face print tech, and also tweaking articulation in the neck and elbows.

[@smallvillefan72]

My two most anticipated figures together in one video??!! I’m not crying, YOU’RE crying!!

[@aidenf8044]

"He Can Almost Kick His Own Ass"" That's You Frickin Best Word Ever

[@aidenf8044]

*Best Line I Meant

[@MrBlackOps81]

Bro, haha the Supertroopers spoof was deadly. Had me cracking up. Well done sir, well done.

[@spungchbop]

Hey, Robo, you mentioned that you worked at a metal shop for 20 years. Interesting fact. Have you ever thought about doing a Q&A video? That'd be a fun activity to do with the fan base. Robo history 101

[@TheFwoosh]

May tack something on at the end of a Weekly, if people are interested.

[@WasNiksIsNiksWordtNiks]

The Fwoosh we are. 👌🏼

[@FOCS27]

Damn, that joke about the aim of the Stormtroopers was great XD

[@bigress4300]

2:53 the way u read the side text was funny 😂😂

[@RCJEDI]

Sewer Troopers, Crotchy, Stiff, Hard, Dirty, Filthy Trooper Porn 😋 great review as always Robo 👍

[@BanthaPooDOOM]

Killed it with this review! All of the jokes killed me 😂 both look like great figures in their own respects. I’m with you on the army building comment, but is it possible to remove the plastic cape from the SH and replace it with a Walmart cape? If so, I’d like to see how that looks as well. Great review!

[@TheFwoosh]

Yup, both capes come off and can switch. And in fact, rickhor has a cape up on his eBay store, I may give that a try next.

[@ManleyCustoms]

you gotta make a whole sewer troopers short now man lol

[@Caleb.Collects98]

I prefer the Black Series.

[@electrinoc]

Easy choice: I like the ShF Trooper sculpt way more. There’s a ...i dunno...rushed looked to the BS, as if they didn’t take any reference pics to sculpt it. So, yeah, happy with my ShF Bimbam.

[@Crowsong7]

Good old Gus.

[@armortitan]

Great review. The Sewer Trooper skits were very funny. I laughed so hard at the statue of Jebediah that I hard tears my eyes. Well done sir.

[@reapfield8687]

The black series helmet bugs me but I think the paint app, soft cape and price edge that one out over the SHF for me

[@TheFwoosh]

I feel like the Black Series helmet is a more accurate sculpt but it's missing paint apps or something?

[@peg2000]

It's good to know that its not just my trooper who has a wobbly right leg when pulled out. The left leg is also more solid when pulled out like yours. That's strange but nice comparison video!

[@TheFwoosh]

Whoa, I figured it was my usual luck of getting a loose joint or two. Good to know there's more, haha!

[@skyrider4789]

One problem with the original Storm Troopers is the QC on the eye lens paint. Hit & Miss. When they don't extend the black to the entire lens (as with your Hasbro Mimban), it makes the eyes look small and cheap. When they do it correctly, it looks way better. I've had to take a fine brush with some black to fix mine.

[@ToyBro]

FINALLY got mine today. And yeah, regarding the reuse for SHF, the R1 figure is heavily reused here from what I can tell, there are certain changes in the abs and knee armor that coincide with this new Mimban version.

[@TheFwoosh]

I need to break down and just get the Rogue One trooper, just to have. Especially if it's as nice as the Mimban.

[@RiverMikaelWrinch]

I kinda like the sh figuarts for the sculpt and the body shape - looks like a cold, proud imperial soldier, would love to see the black series’s paintjob overlayed on the shfiguarts to compliment the already good gray tone down of the armor

[@aarons8532]

Gus doin some drinking and driving 😂

[@BornNameless19]

Bwahah I just watched troopers last night. You should do more skits you are good at them. For real as good as robot chicken. Keep it up sir. Vote me up if you agree robo should add a weekly movie skit or something like an extended version of this intro....

[@bensolo5235]

Omfg this video made me laugh so much! The jokes were all so unexpected and the laughs just kept coming. This is probably my favorite video of your’s Robo!

[@alexjiaravanont4574]

I have the black series and the paint job bugs me. It’s looks like bob Ross did a number on the fan brush. I haven’t seen the movie yet but looking online it seems figuarts should be more screen accurate. I have a spare sandtrooper so I’ll mod the headpiece and do my own weathering. Thanks for the great review!

[@TheFwoosh]

The online shots of the Mimbans standing by themselves, the Figuarts does match that dusty look, but in the movie it seems everything is way more messy and wet and nasty. I need to see it again to get a better look.

[@Mannie_Bothans]

Considering Walmart’s last SWBS exclusive (deluxe Kylo) we will probably see this in stores in time for Episode IX.

[@TheFwoosh]

Haha, yeah, it's crazy I'm just now seeing those Kylos, and not at every store. So weird.

[@HappyCynic]

"Tonight, the Sewer Trooper lights are gonna find me. Lying in the mud...."

[@jamesschulziii9098]

I'm sure you like the scout trooper and I want to know what do you think do you think they're going to improve a little bit on the archive series Wave 2 biker scout scout trooper? Seeing as how it won't be strapped to a speeder bike I say yes, yes. No bull legs. 😉

[@FosterWKrupp]

I like this format a lot! Great review! Can't wait to get the Black Series version.

[@sergiopalmas8853]

The black series is my favorite. I have like 10 Mimban Stormtroopers.

[@michaelterrell9645]

Which one is better Mafex or SHF? Also does Mafex or SHF have foot pegs and are they compatible with the black series center pieces? Thanks

[@specialk3374]

I found 2 of the black series version, I was pretty happy!

[@TJPeters25]

I work for walmart and havent seen any come into any local stores for mimban i wanna get one

[@walshy3533]

Love the little rebel targets! Great review as always.

[@carlo2384]

Rickhor409 selling a custom mimban stormtrooper cape for $7.50. Nice review!

[@TheFwoosh]

I may have to get that, especially if the hood actually works.

[@Shakes_The_Clone]

Hey Robo! I’ve never taken apart a six inch figure, and I want to make my very own Gus. Have the figs, but not sure how get the Range Trooper’s head off without destroying the neck joints. Can you help out a fellow southern boy with some advice? What’s the process? Just yank the shit out of it, or what?

[@TheFwoosh]

Haha, yank the shit out of it was what I was going to say before I got to the end. I just did another one yesterday. It feels like the neck is stretching but it'll pop off before that happens. Then with the Ego head, push it on until it's snug but not until it pops, it looks to low if it's all the way on.

[@Shakes_The_Clone]

Thanks, brother! You’re the best. I will commence to yankin it. Also, I enjoyed your spot on Victoria’s “Why We Collect” episode earlier this year. 🤘🏽 -Jay (Charlesron, SC) (A few minutes later) - Success! He needs a hat. Big floppy pimp hat. Know anyone who sells 70’s doll clothes?

[@darth_batman8190]

I loved the beginning of this one! Great job!

[@dustycrosley486]

When is the Black Series version ever going to show up in a walmart?! I have yet to ever see one in the wild.

[@TheFwoosh]

All the exclusives after the Target Chewbacca seem to be in limbo for some reason.

[@dustycrosley486]

I figure my chances of finding a Veers are slim to none as well.

[@goldleader2804]

Random I know but. I literally just found a whole case of these black series on shelf at my local Walmart in Arizona tonight. First time seeing them. Scooped up half which I'm not proud about albeit they are just too cool to not have more than one.

[@jamesschulziii9098]

I received two nice loose Black series mimban Stormtroopers in the mail today.. Great figure, I had to go eBay too my Walmart never had em when I checked

[@bjpalm1994]

Cool review Robo! Haven't seen Solo yet but what is the backstory of the Mimban trooper?

[@TheFwoosh]

Just troopers on a mud planet, kind of like Shoretroopers on Scarif.

[@legotech101]

Skip to 3:00 for the actual video

[@PlastiAdicto]

Damn Figuarts and those rubberish capes!

[@yokaicustoms]

Ya know, I actually thought TBS version had a straight up regular stormtrooper helmet and overall (factoring in cost) I like this one more than the SHF. I've got the SHF on its way and plan to get TBS one as well but I think I probably could've gotten away with just TBS on this one. Oh well, still nice to have more troopers. Now gimme a mudtrooper!

[@jamesschulziii9098]

Btw Gus rules. Bring him back please. More Gus robo more Gus!

[@dstr001]

Not sure I agree with you about the weathering Robo; the promo pics for the actual movie Mimban troopers do show it as being a more grey dust kind of dirt, so to me the figuarts is spot on. Edit: yup, silly me, should have known someone already mentioned it below :P

[@TheFwoosh]

Oh yeah, but in the actual movie the mud was way more wet and nasty. I love the look but can't help but think it needs the sewer look, haha.

[@コズミックまこ]

Hey robo, just wondering, how long does it take for a post on the fwoosh forums get approved? It’s been like 3 days so just wondering.

[@TheFwoosh]

Those guys usually take a week or so to go through new posts and such.

[@evildoctortaco]

Is the double jointed stormtrooper arm better in the re releases? I got one of the original ones (from the pre black and red packaging) and he's got double arms but it doesn't bend nearly as far as you showed.

[@TheFwoosh]

The older one I used in the comparison gets up as far, and I can't seem to find the original one I had lying around. Looks to be the same though.

[@jimrogers2089]

Excellent review as always. I'm sure you've been asked, and I looked but couldn't find an answer, where did you print the Rebel silhouette targets? (If you don't mind sharing). Thanks Fwoosh

[@NonsenseCrafts]

Will there be a standard Weekly on Friday? Please! It's one of the things that makes me feel "Yea. Now it's weekend!" Love it!

[@TheFwoosh]

Yup, back to Friday this week, because it blows my schedule all to hell too when it's not, haha.

[@whtDA9]

Best skit yet robo!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Metalpug79]

Robo, did you get an order in for GameStop’s exclusive Black Series Clone Commander Wolffe?

[@HaydenCrongeyer]

Metalpug79 it's not available for preorder at all I believe. The black series figures are one of the only things you can't preorder at GameStop.

[@TheFwoosh]

I got my pre-order in before it sold out, woo!

[@Tremain]

it was available for pre order on the first, did not last long at all.

[@HaydenCrongeyer]

Tremain damn it must not have been long because I was there within like 20 minutes of it being posted 😭

[@Metalpug79]

Hayden Crongeyer yeah, I got a preorder in the other day too. I’m sure it’ll pop up again, or at the very least will go up once it’s officially released. Keep a watch on it, you’ll get one!

[@walterabram7609]

The S.H. Figuarts Stormtrooper is Kevin Bacon!

[@TheTrognation]

Although the Black Series definitely looks muddier, the Figuarts' weathering is more accurate to what appears in the movie; they have a layer of silt all over. I've been trying to stick to Force users for SHF for my wallet's sake, but this one sure is tempting, as is the tank commander from R1. It's a slippery slope...

[@TheFwoosh]

It definitely is. And you're right, looking again the dust look is more accurate, but kind of the wrong color. Still doesn't look like mud though. Weird.

[@Darkblade0926]

The two different helmets of the same trooper break my brain

[@reyking8296]

Well my Walmarts never get anything, it get it late, got the kinetic nrg black panther 2 months ago

[@admiralfishface8750]

I would seriously watch Sewer Troopers if it were a thing lol

[@manuelibarra6303]

Funniest review so far. Love watching your channel. -MasterArrabi

[@TheFwoosh]

Thanks!

[@volunteertn1702]

Wait I have the black series one and mine didn’t come with a cape?

[@disbegroe1]

Can't get enough!

[@sheev2829]

How come when I convert yen to dollars it shows that most of the model kits on amazon japan cost over $90?

[@TheFwoosh]

Are you using yen or HKD?

[@sheev2829]

The Fwoosh Yen

[@gentugo]

I cannot find the Mimban Trooper, Target Chewie or General veers anywhere.

[@TheFwoosh]

Target Chewie is the only one that's actually released. Don't know where all the others have been.

[@gentugo]

oh cool, thanks. The Target near me shows it in stock, but the shelves are bare. I bet they got it in receiving. I may ask on Friday.

[@arttus1287]

Come for the review, stay for Gus.

[@wheresmysword5678]

Love your skits Robo. Love super troopers!!

[@chuckmann7127]

Hey I know this is late and I don't know if anyone can help me with this but my figurearts version broke. This was the official version and not a Chinese knock off and came out of the package just fine. After a couple of days messing with it the hinge at the torso broke off from what looked like the ball at his waist. I'm not sure if I can repair it with epoxy or what but I am looking for answers since I do not want a $45 dollar figure to go to waste.

[@tunching8049]

Great review had a lot of fun...AWESOME SENSE OF HUMOR...I LOVE GUS..AWOOO

[@peacekorpofkrieg5755]

What's the point in the forehead thing as far as lore goes? Also, why does every new imperial trooper variant have one?

[@TheFwoosh]

I can only guess it's a visor tucked up in there, kind of like pilot's helmets. For what, I don't know.

[@LEGENDCITYest1963]

Do Crotch Troupers have better aim?

[@devilmaycryfan7681]

please never stop the skits

[@rms13r]

I thought the Black Series Mimban Trooper was going to have limited elbow articulation judging by your thumbnail, but thank Lord its not :D

[@TheFwoosh]

Nope, it's actually better than the SHF, which is crazy, haha.

[@rockbuildaz7115]

funny review lol love it. I don't collect star wars but I always loved troopers. that walmart trooper for it's price tag is perfect.

[@jacenstarheart6256]

Another Solid Video, Very Entertaining! 👍👍

[@Randymountaine]

Hey guys, can anyone explain to me if S.H Figuarts are a good quality figure? I see them for real cheap and not sure if they are knock offs or what.

[@TheFwoosh]

Real SHF are usually excellent quality. If it's cheap, it's a knock-off, and those are usually not even in the same ballpark.

[@WasNiksIsNiksWordtNiks]

I sure hope you’ll do this same style (baaaaaattle of the mimbans) for the Sith Troopers 😅

[@SinnettToWinIt]

Will this ever actually come to Walmart? :/

[@goldleader2804]

It did for me tonight. However its 7 months later and 2019. I hate my local Walmarts. Just got lucky. Found a whole case on shelf. Bought 4.

[@senorgrowlingbear7714]

I love super troopers!!

[@JimFlanagan4206]

The Black Series looks better to me. The SHF looks like they made the mold from memory and the paint isn't right. The SHF also looks to be a senior citizen with his belt hiked up to his armpits.

[@devinweathers7520]

My new favorite fucking show sewer troopers hope gus making this season anyway HAPPY 4TH MATE BE LISTING TO AN ASS LOAD OF FIREWORKS

[@leeherrington6187]

I got to say your stop motion jokes is just hilarious

[@johnallen4030]

Someday please show your shelves!

[@CrimsinHavik]

Why is the right thigh swivel ratcheted?

[@mikelorenzoart]

Chug the syrup, trooper! You're never gonna win with those thin bird lips.

[@ksmfilms9022]

Is this in stores?

[@TheFwoosh]

Not yet, I had to get this one off eBay.

[@ksmfilms9022]

The Fwoosh alright thanks

[@blazingcoolness1238]

Why is hasbro even bothering to give anything to walmart, much less exclusives. I look online, says its only sold in stores. I go to a walmart, it's not there. In fact there wasnt any black series other than a young han solo. I was really looking forward to this figure.

[@TheFwoosh]

I don't think it's even been released yet.

[@blazingcoolness1238]

@@TheFwoosh 3 months later, still waiting to for stock.

[@graefx]

Guess Imma get both. Thanks for that. Grumble grumble.

[@frankrodriguez2999]

Now I want a liter O' Cola.

[@TrueAmericanReject]

Ha, I'm on mandatory 10hours Monday to Friday Deslag steel grinding with 8 hours Saturday working hard to not have Sunday. Getting a paid holiday on Wednesday is rather nice. Also #ActionGus!

[@TheFwoosh]

I definitely remember those days, except the shop I worked at would never, ever have allowed us to work a holiday or Sunday. Can't pay the employees TOO much.

[@Christiangiojauregui]

What's the price of the sh figuarts version?

[@TheMarMasterr]

Christian Giovanni Jauregui 1234,55566

[@TheFwoosh]

It was about $52.

[@Sabis2365]

We need more sewer troopers!

[@Waterratt4344]

I love your review, sorry to see that you Black Series Trooper was so bland in the helmet, mine looks a lot better. That’s the trouble with eBay, you don’t get to look for the nicest one.

[@dustybragg4011]

Going to get one of these black series guys, and pose him with my old vintage ninja turtles. Looks sir, turtles

[@williamsmith1477]

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