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Dr Kain · 09-30-2015, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan

Interesting. It was actually the Stormtrooper that really sold me on the line. The finish on the Figuarts is AMAZING, whereas the finish on the SWB is plain, untouched plastic, and frankly it sucks and it makes the figure feel really cheap to me.

I do agree with you on the paint job. I prefer the shiny look from the Figuarts.

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But, to each their own. Let me know if you decide to sell your SHF Stormtrooper, I still need a second one. I've got some SWB Stormys/Sandys I could trade.

Oh god no. I'm keeping both because now I have four STs (2 Figs and 2 Blacks) in my collection. I still love my Figuart ones, I just prefer the Black ones.

To be quite honest though, if Bluefin were able to release them in the US, or if Disney actually brought them to the US, it wouldn't be such a big deal to me. However, I can't be up for an AmiAmi preorder every time they have one, especially when I haven't seen the new movie.

Of course, it is a double edged sword. If I don't preorder Phasma tonight and she turns out to be a fantastic character, I will regret it come Dec. I will then have to go with Hasbro's version regardless since that will most likely be the only one I'll be able to find in Dec. On the other hand, if I preorder her (which probably isn't going to happen since I work tomorrow) and she is a worthless character (like Maul or Dooku), I will be stuck with having to get her. The same goes for my Kylo preorder.

The Storm Troopers though, I am going to just get the Hasbro ones. I didn't bother to preorder them Figuarts one because I can't justify high costs for army building. I love having armies, but then down the line I start to regret it. I let my army building get way out of hand with my Cobra soldiers back in 2009 and took a huge loss when I sold everything off, so I'm trying to be careful to not let that happen again.

Things I like better on Hasbro's ST:

On screen accuracy (especially with the lower arms armor and the wider helmet)
Knee articulation
Holster on belt
Two different types of guns

Things I like better on the Figuarts ST:

Shiny paint job
Better shoulder articulation with the arms being able to go sideways
Additional hands
Scale better with Figuarts Vader and Luke

09-30-2015, 07:02 PM	#3466
Dr Kain Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Englewood CO Posts: 10,893	Quote: Originally Posted by ryan Interesting. It was actually the Stormtrooper that really sold me on the line. The finish on the Figuarts is AMAZING, whereas the finish on the SWB is plain, untouched plastic, and frankly it sucks and it makes the figure feel really cheap to me. I do agree with you on the paint job. I prefer the shiny look from the Figuarts. Quote: But, to each their own. Let me know if you decide to sell your SHF Stormtrooper, I still need a second one. I've got some SWB Stormys/Sandys I could trade. Oh god no. I'm keeping both because now I have four STs (2 Figs and 2 Blacks) in my collection. I still love my Figuart ones, I just prefer the Black ones. To be quite honest though, if Bluefin were able to release them in the US, or if Disney actually brought them to the US, it wouldn't be such a big deal to me. However, I can't be up for an AmiAmi preorder every time they have one, especially when I haven't seen the new movie. Of course, it is a double edged sword. If I don't preorder Phasma tonight and she turns out to be a fantastic character, I will regret it come Dec. I will then have to go with Hasbro's version regardless since that will most likely be the only one I'll be able to find in Dec. On the other hand, if I preorder her (which probably isn't going to happen since I work tomorrow) and she is a worthless character (like Maul or Dooku), I will be stuck with having to get her. The same goes for my Kylo preorder. The Storm Troopers though, I am going to just get the Hasbro ones. I didn't bother to preorder them Figuarts one because I can't justify high costs for army building. I love having armies, but then down the line I start to regret it. I let my army building get way out of hand with my Cobra soldiers back in 2009 and took a huge loss when I sold everything off, so I'm trying to be careful to not let that happen again. Things I like better on Hasbro's ST: On screen accuracy (especially with the lower arms armor and the wider helmet) Knee articulation Holster on belt Two different types of guns Things I like better on the Figuarts ST: Shiny paint job Better shoulder articulation with the arms being able to go sideways Additional hands Scale better with Figuarts Vader and Luke Last edited by Dr Kain; 09-30-2015 at 10:30 PM..