Not only is this figure a banger, but by extension the episode 3 senate guard from the 4 pack that came with the rifle is also a banger. This figure looks so look in blue

Great video, guys. I agree, this figure just excels at... standing there. I love when Star Wars does a bright red design, and this figure just has so much presence on a shelf. I didn't even think about Hasbro using scene specific figures as an excuse to skimp on accessories, but it makes sense in hindsight. I was so used to it, that I remember being a bit stunned that the Mafex Mando 2.0 had so many accessories since he never had them all at once; they just included everything.

I have one of these and love it! Mine is in an attack pose, but still hanging out with Palpatine.

Seriously an underrated figure. The hidden armor underneath the soft goods is such a nice touch. Definitely need to pick up more of him. Certified banger!

Royal Guard was a light during a time of darkness in the black series for sure.

I agree, now bring on the Jedi Temple Guards, Hasbro!

Yeah I got 2 of these guys and 2 of the condor jax figures as elite guards. I have the shadow guard (wish they would re-release him) as well as 3 of the senate guards. Love the royal guard.

I haven’t really thought about this one as a banger but after watching this I totally agree. Great video.

As always, you guys are right on point, I couldn’t agree more. Last month on my own small channel I did a list of my favorite black series. Figures and the royal guard was in the top five. You’re so right, it’s still looks good, it holds up, I don’t think you could really improve on it unless you wanted to completely re-sculpt everything from the ground up, but I don’t think that’s necessary. I own five, gotta get one more. Totally agree, a wicked banger for the ages.

This figure is so cool. Having 2 flanking the emperor is so iconic. Plus the added articulation makes all the variations of this figure even better! Nice "HEAD" Banger episode fellas 🤘🏻🤘🏻

Big fan of this figure! One of the few in the line that I have two of of, and I’ve been thinking about snagging the RotJ one to have a third! Emperor Palpatine needs protection!

Royle Gard is absolutely banging. Does what it says on the tin. A fantastic thing. Got 4 surrounding Palps, Carnal Jack and the blue gg one, there also, the blue Phantom Menace one, and the sublime Black version is even better!! Got the Jedi card safely in acrylic for all time, and got the Carbo version in acrylic too, which is a ting 'o beauty in itself.

Only downside of this figure is you need to buy them in pairs! lol

I just recently realized that the newer ROTJ anniversary version’s staff is much more glossy silver compared to red and black box.

picked up two of these recently and I fully agree. It's perfect considering the age of the figure and it's more than perfect for what it's supposed to be and even more.

I never really cared for the royal guard when I collected 3.75, but the TBS one immediately made the costume one of my favorites in the franchise. I tracked down the original Kenner robe sewing patterns online and redesigned them to be compatible with (and a little more film accurate, given that the original inner robe on the kenner figure is basically a hospital gown and open at the back) for one of my royal guards and ended up with one of my favorite figures in my collection when I finished sewing. Been addicted to tracking down royal guards ever since. Been addicted to getting royal guards ever since. Currently just missing the Shadow Guard and Senate Guard to have the full set (minus the sequel guards, since I don't care for those armor designs). I've even done a pop and swaps with a bit of painting to make a carbonized version of Kir Kanos, just to give me an excuse to put another guard on the shelf since I have a self imposed rule for saving shelf space by not having any duplicate figures. The Kenner style robes also meant I could have 2 different versions of technically the same guard on my shelf since they have different soft goods. Hoping we eventually also get an actual Carnor Jax someday though haha

I’ll always remeber when Crimson Empire came out. For me the Guards were the only OT characters more mysterious than Boba Fett and the fact that we saw them as bad ass elite warriors in the comics was amazing

You guys should have included a Shadow Guard and Senate Guard. Definitely a banger.

One of my favorite figs is the Imperial Senate Guard (which is just a blue repaint). Absolute banger!

Royal guard was my first purchase when I got back into black series recently

Senate Guard in blue would be a GREAT archive release. I must say I caved and bought the 40th ROTJ Carbonized Amazon 2 pack with the RG and Tie Pilot and it elevates this figure in a new way. I may have to buy another set to have 2, the carbonize paint pops this helmet in a sharp almost lifelike way in 1:12 scale. Excellent figure great design with the soft goods.

I only have Kir Kanos and I was surprised at how well the articulation on the Royal Guard body has aged. They really need to release the real Carnor Jax to complete the duo.

I recently picked up two of these for when Darth Sidious is released to stand behind him. At first I was going to use the senate guards but realised that they wouldn’t fit the display.

These have been on sale in my local SMYTHS toys (UK toy store), and this has helped to sway me to pick some up! It'd be great to see a single release of the black guard from the force unleashed

Hello Nate and Justin thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Emperor's Royal Guard figure. I definitely agree with you both, this is an amazing figure. I myself have 4 of the Royal Guards figures not including the Comic version that I also have. I have 2 of the black armored versions, 2 Imperial Senate Guards that I also modified with blue capes, and just 1 of the Republic Senate Guard figures. I want at least one more of the Old Republic Senate Guard figures. Hasbro an easy figure for main line release for Phantom Menace, just saying. Yes the figure can be improved with butterfly joints and deep cut arms as well. I'd get at least one or two with those improvements. Over all a great figure and I enjoy them. Thanks again guys for sharing your thoughts on this true Banger figure. Take care and I'll catch your next video. Tom 👍

Yep the royal guard is TIP TOP, It does exactly what it needs to do & more with the suit sculpt,at least 2 are needed for anyones collection, still a fair price for new collectors too, great vid as always

I recently lost a biker scout's blaster (disappeared in the sink). So I thought to myself, OK, I'll take the blaster from the Roayl Guard, it's the same after all! ...it didn't fit in the holster because it's mirrored! Has anyone ever noticed this? 🤔 🤓

An absolute banger for sure! He's perfect for what he needs to be. I even like the soft goods. I have two. I think he was the first SWB figgie I bought a second one of. Now when are we getting the Imperial dignitory? 😁

Nah, best intro I've EVER seen!😅 Also awesome figure, great army builder!

Did you guys made a review for the carbonized version? I think that the metallic paint works on the figure, it would be interesting to see how two of them look beside the emperor instead of the normal ones.

Who knew? Great banger, guys. I have the 4 pack and love it! Also, just picked up the carbonized two pack from Pulse for $33!!!! Love that candy apple red. Looking forward to the next video

We all know the REAL banger is the Force Unleashed senate guard lol great video as always!

Looks like a fantastic figure. However for whatever reason. I I do need to get two of them though. I wasn't collecting at the time so it's just a matter of coming across two of them. Thanks for the video guys

Dang, I gotta get one

I want to get two eventually

I thought I heard the 40th ROTJ has slightly improved robes (a little shorter maybe?). I’m going to go look for video evidence. There’s one left at my GameStop, but it’s the only Black Series figure that’s not discounted at the moment.

One of my first BS figures. Found it (along with Lando and Rex) at FiveBelow.

Not Crazy, I got 2 at the same time. They look so good next to The Emperor.

It's a way better figure than I thought it was. I always thought it was a traffic cone under the robes like Mon Mothma, now I know different! Might have to get a couple now. On a related note, do the hands come off the archive release of Palpatine? I'd like to put the lightning hands off Darth Sidious on him.

Answer to your final questions, Yes you are both crazy but we love you for it, and yes you are on the mark on this one. Great figure for it's time and still holds up to this day. I was glad back in the day this figure had it's own unique body and not reuse because the body was covered by the robe, but if I lifted up the robe and saw shorts, and sneakers how do I know that wasn't movie accurate?

Off topic question but do you guys have any figures one absolutely loves and other hates?

i' m done with black series, i canceled all orders and i am currently selling off all the ones i have through the black series collectors facebook page and on market place. i just can't get caught up anymore and it's just too costly to do so.

How you got the blue milk

You guys are correct this an amazing figure

He good! Hasbro! Will the real Kir Kanos please stand up?

PROTECT THE EMPEROR

I'm still waiting for a quality 3,75" version.

It isn’t blue 💙🧢🔵🤷🏻‍♂️ so it has that on for it. 😂 This is absolutely a great figure and well I know it isn’t accurate to the game. I own the Force unleashed version and I find it to be a lot of fun.

Does the head pop off easy?

You are "milking" that new intro video..... De dumm, tish!!! 😅😅😅 That was me doing the drum bit after my EPIC joke!!! 😊

that justin guy sure does yap a lot

These guys may not have actually done anything in the movies, but good lord do they look awesome not doing anything.

I'm going to make a second shit joke in this comment section!! 😮😮 The Royle Gard is so good, it's not even a banger, it's a "Ban Gogh!!!" 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 I actually need payment for these comments!!

I managed to secured a pair of these for $35 on eBay. Not a bad deal. And yes, they totally serve their purpose - just stand there and look cool. Fantastic figure!