"We're all fine here now, thank you. How are you?"
@Daldi5644 жыл бұрын
We're sending a squad up.
@brotherkellymatthewbarnes88824 жыл бұрын
@@Daldi564 Negative negative we have a reactor leak very bad very dangerous.
@willierants58804 жыл бұрын
Who is this?
@OfficialFinnTheDiamondKnight353 жыл бұрын
@Owen Willets Boring conversation anyway. Luke, we're gonna have company!
@trynottolaugh62842 жыл бұрын
@@willierants5880 what's your operating number??? Uhhh PEW-PEW it was a boring conversation anyway. . . LUKE WE'RE GONNA HAVE COMPANY!!!
@djnary28965 жыл бұрын
May have been why Han in Stormtrooper Disguise was done as the first mail-away from POTF2 in '95. (Just a theory.)
@phillytee91065 жыл бұрын
Yeah that was a cool addition for POTF 2 in 1995, except they forgot about giving Han a Stormtrooper blaster (or any weapon) with that figure, although the two handed Stromtrooper blaster from the Princess Leia Organa 'freeze frame' figure is a pefect fit as Han can hold each handle in both hands almost as if he was designed to hold it.
@warface48814 жыл бұрын
You know I thought I remembered this but just assumed I was wrong. Thanks I needed this validation.
@neophytealpha4 жыл бұрын
I had one of those mail in ones.
@Rudy_Zissou5 жыл бұрын
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..
@toytantrum16874 жыл бұрын
I’m happy there is a Smithlord creation. I have it and it’s amazing.
@jedipoodoo5 жыл бұрын
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.
@i84u4me505 жыл бұрын
the logo has stayed the same since I've been subscribed, and just now it changes and it looks great!
@foxmulder310145 жыл бұрын
Awesome new logo art! You guys look great!
@theCAPOSHOW2 жыл бұрын
You and GQJedi are my toke up vids. Love it. Thank you sir
@jmp_fr5 жыл бұрын
Yessss, loving the new logo
@tubeviewerX205 жыл бұрын
The way I see it, a quality custom job only *adds* to the joy of vintage collecting.
@johnanthonybautista Жыл бұрын
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
@peterkopczyk37444 жыл бұрын
That Is A Cool Figure Of Han Solo In Stromtrooper Disguise.
@arjunchhina97735 жыл бұрын
That intro picture looks awesome! It's been the same for years and this is great looking.
@alejandrorangel17615 жыл бұрын
nice new logo Michael!
@peterdunlap71265 жыл бұрын
i have the 12" han and luke in stormtrooper disguise love them
@novax-ig9yt5 жыл бұрын
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.
@AroundTheSouth3275 жыл бұрын
Some of the guys in the joe group's I'm in are so loud and obnoxious about repro that it just takes all the fun away. I got so sick of it and so pissed after seeing insults throw that I actually, openly started producing repros lol I didn't really think much about repro until these guys showed up ranting and raving every week.
@AroundTheSouth3275 жыл бұрын
Hasbro doesn't care. There's a lot of sad, lonely, and bored "men" that have tried calling Hasbro, eBay, and probably the feds lol and they get laughed off the phone. Also I'm making "customs" lolz
@Yzerman_Sweden5 жыл бұрын
Repro are destroying the hobby of Star Wars vintage figures. If you don't have the money then save up. You can come across very nice loose figures for very little money. There are lots of stuff that are very expensive but that isn't for everybody just like in every area. There are lots of stuff I would like but I can't afford. I accept that and never turn to repro to replace it. Repro is shit and if you are serious about the hobby then you are on the right side of history.
@AroundTheSouth3275 жыл бұрын
How's air up there on that cross? Also "you're not my supervisor!"
@neophytealpha4 жыл бұрын
I am good with repros. Especially when they were not available. If it looks good enough, I would own it.
@richardlee21205 жыл бұрын
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.
@BigAL68xyz5 жыл бұрын
It always bothered me that they made all those obscure cantina creatures but they never made the bartender!
@nyrfan0995 жыл бұрын
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!
@hughamari96263 жыл бұрын
Sorry to be so offtopic but does someone know a trick to log back into an Instagram account?? I somehow forgot my account password. I love any help you can offer me
@bodefinn96723 жыл бұрын
@Hugh Amari Instablaster =)
@hughamari96263 жыл бұрын
@Bode Finn I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now. I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@hughamari96263 жыл бұрын
@Bode Finn It did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thanks so much, you saved my ass !
@bodefinn96723 жыл бұрын
@Hugh Amari you are welcome xD
@paulharris76602 жыл бұрын
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.
@noahwoolleyfilms70375 жыл бұрын
That is so cool!
@arthur_youtube2 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@articulatedtoyden42685 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this! I've always wanted a Stormtrooper Han! Off to eBay!
@hondorockz5 жыл бұрын
Luke and Han in stormtrooper disguise were one of my favorite, great looking new logo by the way Michael!
@brycevo5 жыл бұрын
They did an amazing job with this custom. I really appreciate what they're doing with this
@brycevo5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the ♥️
@retroblasting5 жыл бұрын
Anytime.
@ernesthodgdons31585 жыл бұрын
The logo looks amazing! 👍
@davidmcfadden17635 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the upload! I love these fan efforts, just love em'!
@billpagan30704 жыл бұрын
Great review!!! They are making amazing figures and I hope they keep it up. Great work.😁👍
@Kingthin5 жыл бұрын
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!!
@jdenoe695 жыл бұрын
Great video as always Mike!
@JohnKelly-rz4qi5 жыл бұрын
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.
@swf48415 жыл бұрын
The stuff that they are doing is amazing. I’m looking forward to a Vader with removable helmet if they ever get to it.
@andybennington6375 жыл бұрын
Cool! I've seen a graveyard of Luke heads and had to wonder why. This Han looks great!
@HectorMartinez-si2xy5 жыл бұрын
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!
@MichaelJShaffer5 жыл бұрын
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 😉.
@retroblasting5 жыл бұрын
Yeah well, Bart Simpson is 35 years old and nobody joshes him.
@MichaelJShaffer5 жыл бұрын
@@retroblasting I meant it only in a loving way. It looks great. The channel is great and I never mean any offense towards you. I have far too much respect for what you guys do. It's not the years it's the miles.
@retroblasting5 жыл бұрын
I'm not offended, I'm just joking back. :)
@JFvE5 жыл бұрын
@@retroblasting is that Bart at 35 or El Barto?
@badgerscorner85295 жыл бұрын
Always was fond of the old logo, but I understand why you wanted to change it. I'll get used to it, looks amazing!
@badgerscorner85295 жыл бұрын
Also, glad your feeling better Micheal!
@stephenlozano28165 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review. Just ordered a Han in Stormy disguise to display next to my original Luke in Stormtrooper disguise.
@Bather125 жыл бұрын
got mine and love it too - can't wait to see what else Chris has in store - removable helmet Vader hint hint!
@davidlombardo71505 жыл бұрын
preach it man!! YOUR ARE CORRECT!- beautiful things here
@A.E.S.R5 жыл бұрын
Love the new Logo and I'm so glad Star wars follies is back...hope for Darth Vader's super star destroyer review.
@Knightrogue24.5 жыл бұрын
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.
@Cyberrat6295 жыл бұрын
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.
@JMan775 жыл бұрын
The carded Han is sick!
@buffyscave93295 жыл бұрын
That Han is amazing! Love it! Great video :-)
@CuteFluff85 жыл бұрын
Convinced! I will buy a set! Thank you for this review! HugS!
@Geek_Chorus5 жыл бұрын
Loving the new title card art!
@Transfixed5 жыл бұрын
Wow these look great! I only learned there was a Stormtrooper Luke as an adult.
@camcordernonsense52645 жыл бұрын
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.
@comicguy99785 жыл бұрын
your new logo looks awesome
@AC-gb7do5 жыл бұрын
Anyone else miss the mail-away figure idea? Just me?
@BigAL68xyz5 жыл бұрын
I remember waiting what seemed like forever for my Boba Fett to arrive. I got all the mail-away offers except the two display stands.
@AC-gb7do5 жыл бұрын
BigAL68xyz I actually forgot I did a couple of them, and was surprised as hell when the mail came!
@supahcomix4 жыл бұрын
i got the free boba fett from buying prequel figures
@venomromulus5 жыл бұрын
My Han’s helmet fits perfectly
@matthewnaughton89445 жыл бұрын
Awesome new title logo, it really looks good.
@cheddarcheese79285 жыл бұрын
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.
@kevinnelson665 жыл бұрын
Hoping Hasbro puts out a retro Luke Stormtrooper for those of us who can't afford the original.
@retroblasting5 жыл бұрын
Smith Lord makes him also.
@tomgriffiths26225 жыл бұрын
Absolutely correct
@scottknudsen66115 жыл бұрын
There was no need for Han in Stormtrooper Disguise... had to save that figure slot for Imperial Dignitary :)
@retroblasting5 жыл бұрын
That was below the belt....
@andrewgrant29905 жыл бұрын
I've often wondered why that of all figures got made and other more prominent figures did not.
@waltjackson93815 жыл бұрын
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.
@slycooze1505 жыл бұрын
Wicked!
@northmansinterest98705 жыл бұрын
Class
@cementmixer43425 жыл бұрын
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.
@brotherkellymatthewbarnes88824 жыл бұрын
I still want Luke's celebration jacket and outfit from the end of 1977 Star Wars. Actual clothing that is, in my size.
@Retsler544 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@joshuar82615 жыл бұрын
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.
@joshuar82615 жыл бұрын
I just realized kenner wanted Lucasfilm to make a show where tarkin comes back to become the big bad guy after return of the jedi, the tantive 4 prototype could have bee apart of this line
@BlaineHuffmancom5 жыл бұрын
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!
@jjlloyd80175 жыл бұрын
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!
@deathstar51385 жыл бұрын
How much?
@skabcat2425 жыл бұрын
Love the new logo.
@zecarloschavez57022 жыл бұрын
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.
@blueberrywine695 жыл бұрын
My favorite channel
@AMX-014S5 жыл бұрын
Liking the new logo
@marcgordon34625 жыл бұрын
Love the new channel logo
@christopherperez55455 жыл бұрын
I'm working on making micro collection Blue Squadron X-WING pilot.
@christopherperez55455 жыл бұрын
The '80's Kenner line. I made a mold of my original diecast Luke.
@Thunderdog735 жыл бұрын
All hail GoliathNerd! ***bows reverently***
@georgelea42975 жыл бұрын
great new logo Michael
@Mo-landro5 жыл бұрын
Best. Sign off. Ever!
@maxbrandt65 жыл бұрын
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?
@cyborgroxx5 жыл бұрын
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.
@soterioncoil21634 жыл бұрын
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.
@phillytee91065 жыл бұрын
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.
@mattpries72465 жыл бұрын
Good Review, it’s sad Hasbro can’t provide the same quality.
@boblowes5 жыл бұрын
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.
@jayriley154 жыл бұрын
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.
@Bertonator5 жыл бұрын
Who is this? What's your operating number?
@pappafett98265 жыл бұрын
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.
@eyiss72363 жыл бұрын
I’m Han Solo, Han Solo, I’m Han SoloooOoooOooo
@johnscott72105 жыл бұрын
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 :(.
@trevorthomason20774 жыл бұрын
i wold take a sanding bit for the dremel and sand it down
@Jcc22245 жыл бұрын
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!
@themonkeyhand5 жыл бұрын
You could dremel that easily if you have the long bending handle attachment for more precision.
@derektorres62605 жыл бұрын
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 😭😭😭
@No1.OriginalTrilogyStarWarsFan5 жыл бұрын
Great video as aways. How different is the helmet compared to an original?
@twotonedearly5 жыл бұрын
that looks like a cool custom, now if they could only do a custom Endor Luke with removable helmet and green lightsaber..
@garym63154 жыл бұрын
This is the 2nd youtube video to say Luke's head didn't move, but mine rotates the same as any other figure.
@Shockwave-ob2tx5 жыл бұрын
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...
@Geerladenlad5 жыл бұрын
That's great work! Are these figures poured into a mold?
@HarryCollyer5 жыл бұрын
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
@JomasterTheSecond5 жыл бұрын
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.
@treyjohnson825 жыл бұрын
There was a mail away han in disguise..in the 90s
@cybertronnation92475 жыл бұрын
People like this is setting an example that even Hasbro can't compete with!
@jamesconroy70305 жыл бұрын
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.
@Elemental_Entity2 жыл бұрын
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.