NEW 2023 Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight (Return of the Jedi 40th) Star Wars Black Series Figure Review

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10 ай бұрын

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@HK-47Resurrected 10 ай бұрын

Sticking to my 2015 SHF Luke over this release. That Gamorrean facial sculpt does a disservice to that excellent new body mold.

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Fair enough! Thanks for checking out the review. -Justin

@CollectorCody73 10 ай бұрын

It looks great, but I just can't justify buying I after buying the Mando one recently. One of my fav. figs btw

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Yeah they've been pumping out the "slightly different black costume Luke" figures out like crazy lately! Personally I've been waiting for this one. Can't wait to pick it up! -Justin

@SWTobito0702 7 ай бұрын

Randomely found this one in a store today and being the big Luke and ROTJ fan that I am and having gotten Light Cruiser Luke earlier in the year, I just had to get him when I saw him. Didn't even know you can replace the flap! Definitely happy about my purchase.

@MarkyD1967 10 ай бұрын

Yes! Getting both this version of Luke and the updated Vader without his mask and chopped off hand we can now finally recreate the climatic end-scene of ROTJ in 6” scale. Been waiting forever for both and they came in the same wave. TVC got there too with the latest Vader, but we still need this Luke with the flap in TVC to wrap it all up for both scales. Great review and can’t wait to get this Luke. Pulse is still way behind EE and other retailers, so I hope it won’t be too much longer. 😁

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Nice Marky! I think you are really gonna like this Luke. For some reason my Vader didn’t ship so I’m getting a little impatient now. I hope we get this Luke in TVC! We need him asap! Thanks for watching Marky! -Nate

@Naniganz 10 ай бұрын

Love this figure. I think the hair does a lot to make it look better than the Lightcruiser version despite sharing the same headsculpt. Ultimately, I like the BoBF head best. That one really does look a lot like the CGI Mark Hamill, for better or worse. I will also say, other than their original RotJ Luke, all of the SH Figuarts Lukes look spot on. That Lightcruiser Figuarts Luke looks spooky accurate. 😂

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

That’s fair I think farm boy Luke from SHF is pretty spot on too. But even Hot Toys have some Luke’s that got you squinting to see the likeness lol. Thanks for watching! -Nate

@mr_piparker 5 ай бұрын

i'm gonna disagree on the first line. I own both figures and i think the Lightcruiser one looks better. My reason for that is mostly cuz the paint applications look marginally better, specially in the eyes. I think the hair looks more accurate to most of the movie than this one, since it's look is after the fight with vader when his hais is all messed up. Tho something the mando one failed big is not giving a better wash on the hair, and apparently earlier releases were even worse considering the reviewers one is super bright looking and basically no wash. In the end of the day, the BoBF looks better Black Series wise and the SHF solos, tho if you don't have the money never get a bootleg one, the Black Series will look better than that monstrosity

@scolioreset 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review! We’re getting real close to a definitive Luke. I think what would have made the product worthy of purchase for me is the addition of the Imperial cuffs so it could add to the Bunker and Throne Room dioramas. I also believe that the cardback, as much as it pays homage to the Kenner days, is not matching the figure inside the bubble. VC23 used an image of Luke from the bunker as he surrenders to Vader which, I think, would have been appropriate. And yes, Mark Hamill’s portrait is somehow difficult to get properly despite being easy to recognise.

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Yeah it all has to do with the name of the figure. "Jedi Knight" Luke means they'll use the "Jedi Knight" Kenner card. Although to be fair they could've just called it Endor Capture and used that cardback, lol. Thanks for watching, ScolioReset! -Justin

@andsoistopped 10 ай бұрын

It’s weird. New Hope ceremony head. Great. Bespin. Great. Hoth Snow Speeder. Great. Endor. OK with the helmet on. These last two - strangely a bit off. Makes no sense.

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Yeah Mark's likeness is always a mystery with toy companies! -Justin

@andsoistopped 10 ай бұрын

@@OutOfTheBasement Hasbro is insanely inconsistent.

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

It's not just Hasbro either. I even think some of the Sideshow Mark liknesses have been iffy at best. -Justin

@andsoistopped 10 ай бұрын

@@OutOfTheBasement but it’s the inconsistency I don’t get. They have nailed it before. A few times. Weird.

@brunolatorre2161 10 ай бұрын

Totally agree. Snowspeeder has the best head sculpt imo

@Da219StarWarsGuy 10 ай бұрын

BoBF lightsaber blade is HDTV and RotJ is 1983 VHS definition. 😂

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Lol that's a great way to look at it! -Justin

@phantommenacedennis 10 ай бұрын

Solid looking Luke, can't wait to get him. The detail is great, those boots almost look like they're leather. And love the flap shirt. Am I the only person who had one back in the day? Oh sweet nostalgia....

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Haha you may be! Never had one. Thanks for checking out the review! -Justin

@skywalkerhendrix 10 ай бұрын

really love this figure. I really thought it'd actually beat out the shfiguarts version as the best Luke but sadly the face didn't quite get there. still a great figure and glad to have it on the shelf.

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Yeah Mark's likeness is always an enigma. Thanks for checking out the review, SKYWALKERHENDRIX. -Justin

@SpaceAcex 9 ай бұрын

The sculpt is there for the head. The issue is lack of paint apps…this past year, hasbro has quietly skimped on face paint apps. It’s gotten to the point where some give a pre photoreal era vibe. Surprised no one has noticed the increasingly lack of paint on these new figures faces

@OutOfTheBasement 9 ай бұрын

Good points. Some of the photo-real faces this year have been pretty great though. Bastila, Malak, Malgus, even something like Bix and Luthen. -Justin

@80sKidfromthe90s 10 ай бұрын

That’s one cool Luke Skywalker figgy!!!

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the review, 80s! -Justin

@80sKidfromthe90s 10 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! 🫡

@thegillman777 10 ай бұрын

Dang…I’m gonna have to get this one! You convinced me! 😂 If the Luke & Grogu sets go on clearance at Target, I might grab a couple to do a head-swap. Yeah, same face sculpt, but the photoreal application just looks better on the BoBF set.

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Haha thanks for watching Gillman! -Nate

@LordLocrianofJudah 10 ай бұрын

I think the likeness is spot on 😵‍💫

@JBLaserModels 10 ай бұрын

Ikr 🤣

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

I actually don't have a problem with it either, haha. I can't wait to get mine! -Justin

@Cornholio174 10 ай бұрын

I got mine yesterday and I really like his face aside. I plan on getting a second and removing the hair piece then giving it the poncho and helmet from the endor Luke, already checked and the poncho does fit on this new one

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Oooh great idea! Let us know how it works out. -Justin

@Cornholio174 10 ай бұрын

@@OutOfTheBasement I will, I guess I’ll have to track down another Jedi knight Luke

@TheZooBoy111 10 ай бұрын

Definitely one of my favorite Luke outfits! Really would love to see an updated Jabba’s Palace Luke on this body, but sadly I fear that figure will be forever exclusive to the HasLab Rancor.

@the_real_lego_commander_co6685 10 ай бұрын

I have a feeling they’ll eventually make one, because at the time they specifically said the card back was exclusive. They’ll probably wait a few years, sadly

@TheIndigoBros92 10 ай бұрын

It has been pretty much made already, since that the Mandalorian Luke is almost that look (you would only need to swap the right hand for a flesh color hand, remove the belt deco on the sash, give him a brown robe and include the blaster), give it a few years that they need to pack a Luke in a wave that has a slot and it may be released.

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Jing did say it's exclusive to the Rancor and there are no plans to release that figure! Kinda odd, lol. -Justin

@timulewicz466 10 ай бұрын

Cool review Nate, I got the mando Luke and I’m pretty happy that one as a fairly decent effort for jabbas palace (I know he’s not accurate but I’m ok with that) this one does look great though and the flap is a sweet touch

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Tim! Appreciate you checking out the review. -Justin

@theperceptor9287 10 ай бұрын

Hello Nate I wanted to thank you for sharing your thoughts on the new Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary figure. This figure of Luke always held a special place in my heart ever since the original Kenner figure was released in the early 80's. And the originals didn't have facial details like black series figures do today. This figure of Luke does have sad eyes, but that might work if he is placed next to his dying father Darth Vader with his helmet removed. I'm looking forward to getting my Luke who is sitting in my loot pile at BBTS at this moment. My pile will have to ship in about two weeks or so. Thanks again Nate for the review I appreciate it. Take care and I'll watch your "banger figure" episode when you release it. Tom

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Hey Tom! Thanks for checking out the new review from Nate. This is a very iconic outfit for Luke! Glad we have a more definitive version compared to that 2015 figure. -Justin

@colt4573 10 ай бұрын

Got mine on Friday. It’s pretty sweet! I need the emperor and throne.

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Hopefully the rerelease rumor is true for it! -Justin

@shizzleYT 10 ай бұрын

Love you guys great vid I have a question do you think black series will do a captain Rex in the Ashoka line

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

I really hope they do but who knows for sure! Thanks for watching! -Nate

@shincedon655 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful figure. Just got mine too, but I need the Vader too to do the scene.

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

I can't wait for R2 and Vader! -Justin

@bigsnacksjenkins 10 ай бұрын

Great review! It would’ve been cool if they added the bone from the rancor pit

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

I wonder if we'll ever see those bones that would've came with the Rancor! -Justin

@samuelmackenzie5267 10 ай бұрын

I just got this guy today myself. I’m happy with it, it works well in the display. Be honest with me, should I get a second return of the Jedi Han, because I like with and without the coat. Is it worth getting a second one.

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

I mean...that is a great Han figure. I only have one ROTJ Han myself. That'd be totally up to you if you like both looks! -Justin

@66_ed_Hawkenson 10 ай бұрын

Great review Nate!

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! -Nate

@volts_ohms_amps 10 ай бұрын

I am kind thrown by the card art being of Luke in Jabb's Palace and not the final duel on Death Star 2. Also do you think they will release this in the galaxy packageing? I hate destroying the card backs. I bet Luke will look awesome with a brown cloak. Good review Nate! Thanks

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

The reason for this is they use whatever image that Kenner used. In this case "Jedi Knight Luke" was that cardback. Although you could argue that Hasbro should've called the figure "Endor Capture" Luke because Kenner also made that figure. -Justin

@lazylefthand 10 ай бұрын

Hasbro needs to use a harder plastic for the lightsabers. They are always warped within a day of me posing my figures. Especially the double bladed ones.

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

100% agree with you on that. The whole peg system needs to be reworked. -Nate

@lazylefthand 10 ай бұрын

@OutOfTheBasement at 27.99 im sure they could throw in an extra hilt and make the saber one solid piece.

@bardy18 10 ай бұрын

Im more a fan of Luke Skywalker Outfit at the beginning from ROTJ, its more Jedi imo

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

I wonder if we'll get that figure on the new Luke body. It was a Rancor tier and they don't have plans to release that figure! -Justin

@lazylefthand 10 ай бұрын

Just put a brown cloak onto the mando luke figure.

@thebokehlorian 10 ай бұрын

Looking at those 3 Luke figures at @6:12 I think the 40th RotJ (middle) and Light Cruiser (right) head sculpts look terrible, but the one from the Luke/Grogu 2-pack (left) looks like the best Luke head sculpt Hasbro has ever created in my opinion. At least from this front angle. I have the Light Cruiser version and the head looks like a cheap Happy Meal toy version compared to the Book of Boba Fett Luke/Grogu 2-pack version. Contemplating buying the Luke/Grogu 2-pack to do a headswap....

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

I still think Dagobah Luke is the best head they ever did for Luke. At this point I don’t think it’ll be topped! Thanks for watching! -Nate

@thebokehlorian 10 ай бұрын

@@OutOfTheBasement oh how could I forget about that head sculpt. Yes that one is better but due to his messy hair it wouldn't really fit a combat-ready body like the RotJ or BoBF one, right? Great videos you guys are putting out, keep it up!

@philipcozzolino8750 10 ай бұрын

Great review Nate it's such an improvement over the Endor Luke I'll take it gladly

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Philip! -Nate

@TheFunkyJawa 10 ай бұрын

Likeness is in the eye of the beholder and subjective. I think it's fine.

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

To a certain extent, I’d agree but either way it’s a great figure! Thanks for watching. -Nate

@Dillrnbng 10 ай бұрын

I thought the exposed butterfly joints would bother me, but they didn't and the figure looks really nice overall. Too bad the face just isn't quite Mark Hamill, though that new incredible Luke mold and new hairpiece (with a wash!) more than make up for it.

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Oh yeah it’s definitely still worth it. The figure itself more then makes up for the face. Thanks for watching Dill! -Nate

@daniwijaya919 9 ай бұрын

is the articulation of the figure different with luke mandalorian ver?

@OutOfTheBasement 9 ай бұрын

It’s pretty much the same sculpt minus the ROTS details. It should be about the same articulation! -Justin

@Fig_Fury 10 ай бұрын

Think I'll be leaving him on card. Looks solid imo. I have the SHF version and I think even with the gold hair it's the better figure which earns it my spot for Throne room RotJ Luke for my display.

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

SHF is the way this time around. Thanks for checking out the review, Fig! -Justin

@TheFunkyJawa 10 ай бұрын

I have the SHF Jedi Luke. I've never liked the face sculpt(s) on that. Their farmboy Luke is way better.

@randomnumberz 10 ай бұрын

SHF always nails the Hamil head.

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the review! -Justin

@darthwizzywizard 10 ай бұрын

Great Review! Are you keeping the card Nate? 😊

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

I guarantee that went straight to the bin, haha! Thanks for watching, Wizzy. Have a great week! -Justin

@troycasten6742 7 ай бұрын

Where did you get your tweezers

@OutOfTheBasement 7 ай бұрын

As far as I know they're just a pair of tweezers. You can get them at the store. -Justin

@jimmyrogers3344 2 ай бұрын

You said the Mando Luke face sculpt is one of the best ever and that the Jedi Luke face sculpt looks nothing like him yet you mention they’re the same exact sculpts. I’m confused!

@OutOfTheBasement 2 ай бұрын

Different hair and paint apps make a world of difference between the two even if they share the same face sculpt. Also saying “one of the best mark hamill likenesses in the black series” isn’t really saying much considering most Luke’s look nothing like Mark 😂. Thanks for watching! -Nate

@jimmyrogers3344 2 ай бұрын

@@OutOfTheBasement haha….very good and understood! 😎👍🏼

@jhawkjedi3346 10 ай бұрын

The I had high hopes that this was going to unseat Dagobah Luke as the best Hamil likeness in the black series. The glam shots that they put out at first made the face look better than it turned out for sure. It’s not as good as the Dagobah figure in terms of likeness but I don’t dislike it as much as you do. I think at certain Angles it’s actually quite good. I’d put it solidly behind Dagobah and snowspeeder Luke in terms of face likeness. But yeah, not as good as I thought it was going to be. But agree with you that the body proportions and the articulation is top notch. It’s still a top 10 figure this year for me.

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Yeah I'm not as harsh on it either. I saw it in person the other day while filming. I'm still hyped to get it! So much of an upgrade compared to the blue line figure. Thanks for watching, Jhawk! -Justin

@jhawkjedi3346 10 ай бұрын

@@OutOfTheBasement I haven’t been able to put it down since I got it. Poses so easily. It’s a good one for sure.

@lazylefthand 10 ай бұрын

Dagobah luke head swaps perfectly with this one.

@Kenobi487 10 ай бұрын

Why can’t they do Hamill’s face! 😩 I’m for sure getting this. Can you swap heads on this the Mando head on this ?

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

It’s the same head and peg so I don’t see why not! Thanks for watching! -Nate

@lazylefthand 10 ай бұрын

Dagobah lukes head fits too.

@marshallvorwaerts 10 ай бұрын

Nice review. I wanted to get him sadly the face is way too off for my like aswell. Also missing his robe and a blaster. Other than that great updates.

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

This is supposed to be his look from the end of the movie. Like a "Throne Room" version. It's just that Kenner's "Jedi Knight Luke" used that card image and Hasbro always uses the same image from Kenner. -Justin

@jamesstolk9848 10 ай бұрын

Great Job Nate. Yes I wish Hasbro could just get Mark Hamill's face and hair down but it is better then the original that had Disney princess eyes. Thanks for the great videos guys.

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Yeah I agree this is a much needed upgrade from the blue line version! Thanks for checking out the review. -Justin

@ILLzMattIc 10 ай бұрын

Got two of these like I tend to do with most Luke figures

@OutOfTheBasement 9 ай бұрын

Nice! -Justin

@justinsharpe6090 10 ай бұрын

Nate the likeness not too Bad from a distance ?? The last few shots of the video he didnt look so bad I thought??

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

I don't think it's that bad either! -Justin

@saintjamesmodernart 10 ай бұрын

👍👍 James 😁

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Hey James! Thanks for watching. -Justin

@thrstyfox 9 ай бұрын

looks great, I just wished they would stop with the trigger finger hands for jedi's and such

@OutOfTheBasement 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the review! -Justin

@keystonmcintosh8904 Ай бұрын

I had this as a kid but sadly lost it.

@OutOfTheBasement Ай бұрын

Oof! -Justin

@gasti_musri 9 ай бұрын

seems like my dagobah luke still sits on top right?

@OutOfTheBasement 9 ай бұрын

For likeness? Definitely. -Justin

@gasti_musri 9 ай бұрын

@@OutOfTheBasement nice work bud

@darthclueless9372 10 ай бұрын

Do they realize that Jedi need to be able to bend at the waist?

@kobeosborne8947 10 ай бұрын

maybe black series figures aren't for you, I recommend SHF or Mafex.

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

I get what you're saying but I still think you can hit some pretty great poses on this body! -Justin

@DontrelleRoosevelt 2 ай бұрын

Figuarts has no problem with him. Yavin Luke is the best Hasbro's done with him, so far.

@OutOfTheBasement 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the review! -Justin

@jangokamino0434 10 ай бұрын

great review - really enjoyed it! I’ve just uploaded a video on 10 black series figures that need re-designs/ improvements. Let me know your thoughts!

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the review! -Justin

@ProtoArrow 7 ай бұрын

Honestly, I like the head sculpt, and I can see Mark when I look at it.

@OutOfTheBasement 7 ай бұрын

Fair! Thanks for checking out the review. -Justin

@stephenpenor9957 10 ай бұрын

Ehhhh, gonna pass on him... I mean yeah he's Luke but they just can't get Mark's face down.. It's okay but light years away still in my opinion. -Stephen

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Mark just has one of those faces, haha! I'm down with it though. It's such an upgrade compared to the blue line Luke. Can't wait to get mine! -Justin

@stephenpenor9957 10 ай бұрын

Plus, he looks like he just lost his will to live... Lol.. The flap is nice though

@OutOfTheBasement 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the review, Stephen! -Justin