"We're all fine here now, thank you. How are you?"

May have been why Han in Stormtrooper Disguise was done as the first mail-away from POTF2 in '95. (Just a theory.)

I think they look incredible.. Such love and care has gone in to making these. From the sculpt, the card and the coin. It’s the sad truth that there will be naysayers about it as you mentioned which is a shame as Smith Lord is obviously just as passionate about the subject matter and Star Wats as what the naysayers are. Your smile shows just how impressive they are..

I’m happy there is a Smithlord creation. I have it and it’s amazing.

I guess the question Leia should've really asked both of them is "Aren't your heads a little tiny for stormtroopers?" 😆 In all seriousness though, this figure's nothing short of epic, the hard work Smith Lord put into this shows.

the logo has stayed the same since I've been subscribed, and just now it changes and it looks great!

Awesome new logo art! You guys look great!

You and GQJedi are my toke up vids. Love it. Thank you sir

Yessss, loving the new logo

The way I see it, a quality custom job only *adds* to the joy of vintage collecting.

Good day sir I hope that Smith Lord would distribute and sell those action figures world wide one day so that I could support him by purchasing his creation

That Is A Cool Figure Of Han Solo In Stromtrooper Disguise.

That intro picture looks awesome! It's been the same for years and this is great looking.

nice new logo Michael!

i have the 12" han and luke in stormtrooper disguise love them

I think Toy Polloi did a similar review on the same figures, and it is great to now see Retroblasting's reaction, too. Glad to see fans are producing high quality fan figures, and even repro figures. I get a perverse pleasure and satisfaction knowing the hard core, gate keeping anti-repro crowd are flipping their wigs right now, too! These hard core collectors need to get over themselves and realize not everyone has piles of money laying around to be able to pay $hundreds or more for rare vintage figures and accessories. Especially when these same gate keepers are intentionally cornering the market, and likely manipulating prices (directly or indirectly), out of nothing more than greed.

I am good with repros. Especially when they were not available. If it looks good enough, I would own it.

I'm sure that if the POTF line continued past 1985, that Han in Stormtrooper disguise and Tarkin would have been made. There were plans to continue the line, but sales dropped and no more movies were coming out yet.

I really liked this review. As someone who makes customs, I THINK I could Dremmel-out that helmet just a little, even though it may be a little scary. I would like to touch on people who don't like repros. Repros are no big deal. Yes, if people are trying to sell them while passing them off as original, I have a huge problem with that. But people like that are in the minority. All I have as far as vintage are the first 12, and all of their weapons are repro. I have no plans to sell them, and I would never try to pass the weapons off as original. Some people cannot afford to restore their figures to their former original glory. These are great, and thanks for posting this video. Also, I just aquired a beautiful example of an "Imperial Troop Transporter". Your video on repairing the electronics will be very helpful to me. Keep up the great work!

hello from the UK. watched Sws at cinema at the age of six. Anyway, always remember a Han Solo in storm trooper out fit, late 80s. Was in a supermarket, didnt buy it. Maybe they sold one in the Uk that wasnt available in the US.

That is so cool!

Great video!

Thank you so much for sharing this! I've always wanted a Stormtrooper Han! Off to eBay!

Luke and Han in stormtrooper disguise were one of my favorite, great looking new logo by the way Michael!

They did an amazing job with this custom. I really appreciate what they're doing with this

The logo looks amazing! 👍

Thanks for the upload! I love these fan efforts, just love em'!

Great review!!! They are making amazing figures and I hope they keep it up. Great work.😁👍

Man u guys ROCK! Love watching your channel!! I am a huge Star Trek fan but also a big classic Star Wars fan. I remember seeing Star Wars when I was 6 years old in the movies in 1977, so all these toys u talk about I had and wish I still had. As for Trek, my favorite Enterprise is the Refit!!

Great video as always Mike!

I picked up a set of these from Chris right after Dave at Toy Polloi did his video. These are awesome and very well done.

The stuff that they are doing is amazing. I’m looking forward to a Vader with removable helmet if they ever get to it.

Cool! I've seen a graveyard of Luke heads and had to wonder why. This Han looks great!

I have my and is a well done figure! Quality standards are one the best a see in figure . And was a great addition to my vintage collection!

Sincere and honest, as ever. Thanks for another great review of a great product. Why can't these IP owners realize that, if they put people in charge of their properties that actually care, know, and are enthusiastic about them, they'll make millions? You guys look a lot younger in your new logo 😉.

Always was fond of the old logo, but I understand why you wanted to change it. I'll get used to it, looks amazing!

Thanks for the great review. Just ordered a Han in Stormy disguise to display next to my original Luke in Stormtrooper disguise.

got mine and love it too - can't wait to see what else Chris has in store - removable helmet Vader hint hint!

preach it man!! YOUR ARE CORRECT!- beautiful things here

Love the new Logo and I'm so glad Star wars follies is back...hope for Darth Vader's super star destroyer review.

I did happen to see a couple of other vintage kenner figures that weren't produced by kenner. Those being; -mara jade. -degobah luke. -ep 3 anakin Skywalker. -ep 3 obi wan kenobi. -count dooku. -darth maul. -darth sidious. -biggs darklighter -grand moff tarkin, which is coming out this year as an exclusive to the retro collection set game board which i have of course. The original game board. I mean. -dark empire eu luke. -ceremonial luke. -walrus man's drunk doctor friend. -unmasked darth vader. -jabba the hutt human ver. And there's many more after that. Go on google type in "starwars vintage toys custom" and when you see those customs you'll know what i mean of course. I forgot to mention one more. -final duel luke from rotj. And that's it.

You’ve just been waiting to use that line haven’t you? Lmao. Great video and I agree with you in going with these types of customs versus removing/destroying what little is left in existence to fill a gap.

The carded Han is sick!

That Han is amazing! Love it! Great video :-)

Convinced! I will buy a set! Thank you for this review! HugS!

Loving the new title card art!

Wow these look great! I only learned there was a Stormtrooper Luke as an adult.

I'm glad to see the work. Never enjoyed Luke's helmet hair on the original. Strange lack of Han with that Luke. I just thought we'd get it the Han next year back then.

your new logo looks awesome

Anyone else miss the mail-away figure idea? Just me?

My Han’s helmet fits perfectly

Awesome new title logo, it really looks good.

I dont think it's strange that a Han(stormtrooper)didnt come out with the 85 potf line..I saw an awesome show on netflix about vintage sw figures.And in that it seemed that most decisions were made by older men who seemed out of touch.Especially by the end of the line..These custom han(trooper)looks great!.I would bet there will be a hasbro official release eventually.

Absolutely correct

There was no need for Han in Stormtrooper Disguise... had to save that figure slot for Imperial Dignitary :)

Loving the new logo! Great video as well. I agree with that being a huge miss on kenner's part. I never had the Luke either as I wasn't the only child when the last few figures hit stores. Being a poor child in a single parent family, those were out of my grasp until adulthood. Probably explains the massive collection of Star Wars and Transformers I have now. Also explains why all vintage is still in good shape.

Wicked!

Class

My brother got the sail barge toy and I helped him put it together. Wanted to tell all of you that it is EPIC. Something to see if you get a chance.

I still want Luke's celebration jacket and outfit from the end of 1977 Star Wars. Actual clothing that is, in my size.

Retroblasting Michael can talk just about anything I beleive. Make a video regarding Swedish tennis players of the 1980s or 1980s Czeck Ice Hockey team, Michael! We will listen :)

This is a huge stretch but, there is a theory that yak face was supposed to be the sneak peak figure for the next starwars line, this means characters like han in stormtrooper disguise, tarkin, and the fleet trooper, were pushed aside for next time.

This dude is also doing a posable Yak-Face repro figure in May too! I can't wait. So glad I don't have to pay ridiculous prices for one now!

I got my Stormtrooper Han (the carded one) by Smith Lord Creations last week, and I couldn't be happier with it. Every detail about it... right down to the waffle pattern in the bubble where it's sealed to the cardback… is 100% like Kenner would have done it back in the day. I'm looking forward to what he does next!

Love the new logo.

It’s funny how some people get so worked up over these types of figures. If you love Star Wars you shouldn’t be against these figures complementing your collection. Either you collect just for the sake of collecting or collect because you love the movies.

My favorite channel

Liking the new logo

Love the new channel logo

I'm working on making micro collection Blue Squadron X-WING pilot.

All hail GoliathNerd! ***bows reverently***

great new logo Michael

Best. Sign off. Ever!

Good vid, nice to see a collection gap finally filled. Now, who is going to be brave enough and step up to the plate and produce a nice interlocking, three piece vintage style (with lights 'n sounds) Bespin playset, the Hasbro hobos or the repro guys?

My Han helmet goes on fine. My complaint is the arm's and leg's are not made from the softer plastic. It's the same plastic that is used on the body and head. I worry about putting the blaster in at a wrong angle might break the fingers. It probably won't, but I worry about that. It reminds me of C-3PO in that the arm's and leg's were stiff due to being a different plastic so it could be metal vacc'ed. I'm considering sending mine to Toy Polloi to swap out the arm's and leg's of two old stormtroopers to give it the real old feel.

I still remember when these came out - there was this legend among us kids that Kenner had secretly produced a limited run of Han Solo in Stormtrooper Disguise as well as Slave Leia, lol.

Wow I just saw this custom (or one very similar) on eBay, for a minute I was like wait what? I'm sure they only ever did Luke in Stormtrooper diguise! I agree why they didn't make this in the last 17 along with all the other figures that they should of done. Anyway it looks so authentic in the vintage style, they almost had me fooled. Hey wait Hasbro/Kenner might even make this, like they did with the 'new' vintage Grand Moff Tarkin.

Good Review, it’s sad Hasbro can’t provide the same quality.

I dunno if it's because my vintage Stormtrooper Luke is a Palitoy version, but his head turns. I also remember him, carbonite Han Solo and various other figures that came out with Power of the Force being on Jedi cards in the UK. We never got PotF.

I just wanted to comment a little on the "cutting off" of the vintage Luke heads...and the 4 poa "head not turning". I'm not sure where that information comes from? The Stormtrooper Luke (as well as about half the vintage line, Empire and after, figures) had a peg and socket head...which makes the head removable (much like modern Marvel Legends). Removing the head should not involve any cutting, and it should also turn. This is why this custom is often done, because it is so easy.

Who is this? What's your operating number?

These look amazing if i didnt already have the Escape from Death Star 3 pack .and three kellogs han solos, i would so buy one.

I’m Han Solo, Han Solo, I’m Han SoloooOoooOooo

Keep in mind Hasbro is rereleasing the original vintage figures, Target Exclusives only. Will be in stores in less than 2 months. It's a limited offering, but they are also doing a Grand Moff Tarkin in the old style :) They look good, wish I could afford them now, I wanted some Rebel Troopers from vader trader but never got the scratch in time to get them :(.

i wold take a sanding bit for the dremel and sand it down

I wonder if Hasbro intends on doing anything like this in the Retro collection. I mean if we're getting Tarkin, this seems like a natural next step. But then again... I doubt it would be this nice or on a POTF cardback. Great vid man!

You could dremel that easily if you have the long bending handle attachment for more precision.

My saddest toy loss from childhood was in the second grade I lent a girl my POTF Stormtrooper Luke and Carbonite Han. It was the end of the school year and she forgot them the next day and then I never saw them (or her) ever again 😭😭😭

Great video as aways. How different is the helmet compared to an original?

that looks like a cool custom, now if they could only do a custom Endor Luke with removable helmet and green lightsaber..

This is the 2nd youtube video to say Luke's head didn't move, but mine rotates the same as any other figure.

Cool, I like it, although Han's coin makes him look like Bea Arthur, and it would be cool if there was a Han Trooper variant with his head turned to the left like it is on the card picture...you know, since he can't actually turn his head...

That's great work! Are these figures poured into a mold?

I always wanted a Han stormtrooper! Could Kenner have done a more rubbery helmet like the bounty hunter Leia, which may have fitted better? Just a thought!! Good video

Now can we get a Smith Lord version of Endor Luke sans helmet? :P OK, I'm kidding. This is a rad figure, and an even radder cardback.

There was a mail away han in disguise..in the 90s

People like this is setting an example that even Hasbro can't compete with!

I always thought repro or custom items are OK as long as they are easily identifiable by like the date stamp or something. That's fine. If they are designed to be identical, so You can't tell the difference, then that's counterfeiting.

The stormtroopers, crotch piece is thinner and comparing the helmets the top of the helmet looks thinner and the two black upper side pieces are closer together than the vintage.

If I wanted a han I would just paint lukes hair