@@nebulavoyager21 Yeah I was always under the impression that when Grievous came to Dathomir, he wiped out every one of them aside from mother Talzin and Ventress. As Talzin dies at the hands of Sidious, Ventress would be the last one left. As she was “killed” in the novel Dark Disciple then later somehow returns in BB3. Then of course we have Merrin and Morgan Elsbeth. It’s very strange to be sure. At this point, I don’t think they really care what they retcon or change lol.

@@nebulavoyager21 As per the other part of your statement, there are imo too many “Jedi Survivors” I know it’s not outside the realm of possibility that a few Jedi survived but at this point it seems to be happening all too often for my liking. It lessens the impact of Order 66 and makes Obi-Wan and Yoda look like fools when they tell Luke he is the only remaining Jedi.

@@DarthTamarus Yeah, now there are the new three Nightsisters with Thrawn as well, who seem to have come out of nowhere all of a sudden. It's hard to make sense of it all and their clan. I am guessing they still want to incorporate other Nightsisters into the universe and, like you said, not care about retconning and making it make sense.

@@DarthTamarus To be honest, that was a slip of the tongue because many people can argue about how there can be only two survivors from Order 66. But when you think of Order 66, the Sith planned it to the detail. Everything was planned. Don't get me wrong, sure, it didn't go exactly as Palpatine envisioned, but the plan was still a perfect massacre of the Jedi. They were so attached to politics that they were all killed because the politicians knew everything about them. They were almost one and the same. Yeah, I don't mind new characters too. For example, Timothy Zahn's Joruus C'baoth had a backstory that was so fleshed out and well done, and that made sense to me. But like you said, it's happening so often-a new Jedi survivor appears-and these concepts have been done so many times already. For instance, the video game Jedi: Fallen Order with Cal Kestis, and there was a video game series from the late '90s and early 2000s with Kyle Katarn and a few other characters. At this point, it's not innovative ideas but more of a remake of those stories. I think the whole point of the prequel trilogy was the idea of restoring balance to the Force with two Sith and two Jedi. That was balance in the Force: where there is dark, there will be light and vice versa. But now, it's so oversaturated. Back then, the idea of other Jedi survivors was interesting, but that was just side content, not to be taken too seriously. Now it's the opposite-the movies are side content, and this new stuff is the main story. Sorry if I am ranting here. I didn't mean to go this deep into it again-slip of the tongue or words back there. But when I saw you shared the same opinion that Obi-Wan and Yoda look like chumps, I had to get it out.

@@nebulavoyager21 Yeah it’s not like it’s impossible to believe that some survived and of course Obi-Wan and Yoda were both in exile focusing on keeping Luke alive and planning their next move in that aspect. So if a couple strays got away during the purge, it makes sense. That’s not to say I don’t enjoy some of the newer “Survivors” we’ve seen since. I really enjoyed Kanan in Rebels. It’s a shame that the Ahsoka series pretty much ruined that show for me in terms of what they did with those characters. I really liked Cal, as I played the first of those games. It just seems like, more to your point, when they can’t think of anything they just decide to throw in some Jedi that survived the purge. I.e, Baylan and Shin. Super captivating characters because we know nothing about them so therefore there are no stakes at play. Disney can’t muddy their backstory or characterization because they are the ones who created them (RIP Ray Stevenson) but at the end of the day, characters like that really have no substance. They’re forgettable. And that, I think is something about this franchise that they’ll never understand. Star Wars was made nearly 50 years ago, and to this day those old legacy characters are what fans care about. None of these newer characters have any staying power. Maybe to the new fans, but it’s not the new fans who bitch and moan about their terrible creative choices. I digress, but yes I agree. Very tumultuous times as a Star Wars fan.

@@nebulavoyager21 I hate that they have too much pride to just retcon the sequels. Every bit of content we see post Revenge of the Sith now has to tie in with those films. Hell even the Bad Batch eluded to Palpatine cloning himself. It really feels like a poison has seeped into the brand with those films. Only because of what they turn our heroes into. Seeing Luke in Mando 2 was awesome until you think a little harder and realize in 20 some odd years he’s gonna be a washed up old man and a shadow of what he is in the EU. It’s just sad tbh. If Luke’s in Ahsoka Season 2, good I guess. As Filoni will never write a better story than that of Zahn’s Trilogy so it’s all a bastardization of it anyway. At this point, I’m unsure as to whether I’ll continue watching any more Star Wars with Disneys name attached to it. I’ll keep my nose in the EU and collect the toys that make me happy 😂

@@malekith8447 blue tack. They’d probably be fine without it but I’m not risking one of my animals bumping into the cabinet and sending them crashing down 😂

@@DarthTamarus Understandable

@@nebulavoyager21 I did thanks a lot! 🫡 I originally had bought two of them loose a couple months ago and the package ended up getting lost in transit so I had been looking for that right deal to compete the pair. 😂 My wife said “why did you buy another one of one you already had?!” I said because you need a pair 🙌🏻

@@malekith8447 Two is better than one 🫡

@@DarthTamarus I don’t have that much space like you. However I would never army build unnamed clones. My plan is to get Rex, Jesse, Echo and Fives. Appo is locked behind the vehicle paywall and I don’t have the space for the Barc Speeder

@@malekith8447 I originally said I never would either lol. But after having one, I felt it would never look good on its own, as imo, these are accessory pieces anyway. So I picked up another to display with either Vader, Anakin, use them as 332nd Clones and have them with Ahsoka. I feel like the versatility justifies it for me. I only have Rex atm. Never had plans to pick up Jesse and I’m unsure as to whether I’ll pick up Fives & Echo but I agree that will be a dope display.

@@winlee4884 Oh 100% 🙌🏻 These two with Rex & Jesse will be an awesome display option

@@nebulavoyager21 I’m glad you were able to withstand my older videos as I feel they are definitely way less in terms of quality so thanks for that lol. But yeah I think my hype and anticipation for the show was definitely there. I still don’t think the show was terrible. Especially not in comparison with what we got with Kenobi, BOBF, Mando 3. It just kind of was pointless. Of course I fanboy’d seeing Hayden as Anakin again, Thrawn in live action etc but like the show was kind of slow, I HATED Sabine’s character and ultimately I asked myself the same question. Why is Ahsoka such a big deal? Imo she should have died facing Vader in rebels but Filoni obviously has ties to the character so I get it. I don’t know man. I’m so jaded now that it would take a lot for me to get excited about Disney Star Wars anymore.

@@DarthTamarus, I really enjoy your content. It's very sincere, and you're very honest about it, not just out there for the sake of hate-bashing Star Wars' current state. You're the only KZfaqr I watch for Star Wars content because the current state of Star Wars and its fandom always offer their OPINIONS, not thoughts that are just true and honest. I agree it wasn't terrible; it had a lot of cool cinematography and scenes. But the issue was I found the storyline lacking. I was honestly a bit taken aback because I didn't expect to see Hayden. I don't watch Star Wars news or anything, so I was surprised. SABINE WAS SO COOL IN REBELS. WHAT HAPPENED????? Her dyed hair in the animation, her Mandalorian backstory, her graffiti art!! I was like, WHY? They literally retconned her entire character in this show, turning her from a Mandalorian into a Jedi? Yeah, now Ahsoka is almost the main character of Star Wars. Any new project involves her in some way. I personally stopped after Ahsoka; that's where the ball dropped for me. I haven't watched anything that came after. I just couldn't really care about every single time Filoni does a scene hinting at the Force father and his kids (IDW what it's called). Cool concept, but how many years has it been since we saw it in Clone Wars, and it's just subtle hints and references to it? I just don't have it in me to care to watch theories and research those hints. So I doubt I'll ever care to watch anything Star Wars-related to be released besides the Disney books and comics.

@@nebulavoyager21 Hey thanks a lot man! I try to repose my figures when they get a little stale to look at in the display. Definitely helps you appreciate them more 🙌🏻

As far as I know there is just the one stand alone novel. But there may be more in terms of comic books. I’m not too knowledgeable on those. Of course both would be additional to the KOTOR games.

Thanks for watching! 🫡 And absolutely that’s a must have. Every time I browse eBay I’m so tempted to try and cop one but it’s so dated. I’d love to see a sculpted version with that new artisan sculpt. Fingers crossed 🤞

@@DarthTamarus Of course man! Hope your subscribers grow! Im hoping we see a good selection this next year as I have been fairly happy with the last few years and their products...

Me too, pal. 🫡

I mean that’s like the entirety of ROTS right there 😂 Thanks for watching bro 🫡

@@DarthTamarus yeah, and?!? Lol

@@DarthTamarus Plus, if they can do 9 for AOTC and however many for Ahsoka, they should give us everything from ROTS 😎😜

@@Thrawns_Office I agree dude. It’s widely regarded as the best prequel and there’s a huge market for it.

Hey thanks for asking! It has held up well. Although I don’t really pose the figure / articulate the ankles, the boots are still quite soft and flexible. I reapplied once since this video just for good measure. I personally don’t think the figure is quite old enough to experience any flaking issues yet. I also used this same product on the pleather ammo pouch on for my Captain Rex - but I used the Matte finish - and it turned out quite well also. I would say use at your own discretion. I’m not sure if I would do this on a brand new Darth Vader or anything but If I were to purchase an older figure with pleather components, I’d likely do this immediately to avoid any potential problems. But as I said, I wasn’t dealing with any as of yet. This was just a preventative measure.

@@DarthTamarus Thanks for answering, man! Yeah, I just got the reissue of Catwoman (Dark Knight Rises). The old one had REALLY bad flaking issues with her boots. Dunno, if they bothered to improve the material, as most of the changes where in sculpt and such. So, yeah, I'm toying with sealing her boots early on just in case. What's stopping me is that she IS new...so, I dunno!

@@thegillmanedits Yeah if it were me, I’d wait it out maybe a year or two. Depending on your climate, how long you plan on owning it, etc. I just received my Kenobi Vader and I can’t quite bring myself to do anything with him yet either but when the figure gets a bit older, if they never decide to announce a full leather suit - although there has been talk of the new Starkiller and Dark Empire Luke having some kind of different material for their suits - I can definitely see myself taking some preventative measures.

@@DarthTamarus Thanks for the advice, man. Calms the OCD tendencies I have toward these figs.

Yeah I think the figure is immaculate for sure. But he would look quite old if you tried to make him ANH Han. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. 🫡

@@DarthTamarus true

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! I feel if there were a separate sculpt that was was entirely without the mask - kind of like the Sebastian Shaw ROTJ sculpt - that depicted Hayden’s burned up likeness, I may consider using that but because it’s only half the sculpt, I’d much prefer the normal Vader look. Great minds think alike. 😂

@@DarthTamarus they will probably bring out a full helmet less burned anakin head for the revenge of the sith edition

We do seem to think alike lol I also do not display my sabre characters with light sabres either. I feel its kinda corny and obvious and not needed. To me bespin luke looks so cool with a blaster, light sabres are done to death. l also don't use bases. I feel like it makes the figure look like a product more than something special and my display is for me foremost and I know who the characters are so i don't need a huge name plate saying it. In regards to which shelf it comes down to space etc. I actually prefer some of Mt best characters on lower shelves as I can sit on my ass watching a movie and have my characters at eye level. For me top or bottom shelf has nothing to do with how much I like a figure. Collect and display your figures in a way that pleases and suits you.

@@alibear73 Man that would probably be the coolest thing they could do. Like Vader after just getting put into the suit.

@@alibear73 It seems we do! Nothing wrong with bases but I agree. Maybe if you only had one figure but imo multiple figures with multiple display bases does definitely make them seem more like toys than actual hyper-realistic action figures. Diorama bases might be the only exception but those are really hit and miss and mostly scene specific. Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🫡🤝

Yes it was!

Yeah he’s super sick. I love TCW

Hell yeah thanks 🫡

Hey now you’ve got two since you commented.

He is definitely the GOAT

Yeah I mean the battle damage is awesome. I love that you can see Hayden’s likeness without a doubt but it’s hard to not have Vader’s iconic look in your display if that’s the only one you have. Definitely is a toss up. Maybe I’ll get bored of it in a few months and switch it out, then again swapping the helmet stressed me tf out so who knows 😂 I’m glad you finally got your figure dude and I’m glad you enjoy it. Vader is definitely a must have🫡🤝

Fingers crossed they announce an EP2 Obi-Wan to complete the trio. It seems like Hot Toys leaves money on the table excluding figures like that. By not announcing figures that go together at the same time, collectors miss out on so many figures that go together. Definitely interesting.

@@DarthTamarus That will probably take some time. I think before that we will get another ROTS and Phantom Menace one. I want ROTS Obi and Ani besides eachother. I am so hyped for a Potential Grievous. I will buy every ROTS release I don’t care. It’s my favourite Movie of all time.

@@malekith8447 yeah I’d say those are the teo figures I’m holding out on for 2.0s. Grievous would be so good if done with the level of engineering Hot Toys is capable of. That Sideshow figure is butt.

@@DarthTamarus Well here we go the Droideka is Sick. My Super Battle Droid is on pre order and we will get a tan Battle Droid. Lets Go!

@@malekith8447I’m glad you’re excited dude! I don’t have any battle droids personally. I think they’re a bit too overpriced and I’d rather save the space for more iconic characters.

Yeah maybe they’re finding a way around the pleather. Only time will tell.

@@DarthTamarus But with Vader it doesnt bother me that much. He will be re-issued constantly and if he flakes in 10 years he did his job.

@@malekith8447 that’s a good point. I don’t ever see a day where they stop making Darth Vader. I would pay more for genuine leather though. I don’t care if he was $500.

Rex always has your back

Well done soldier 🫡

No problem my friend. I hope you enjoy it. 🫡

well now you got maul

Yeah objectively it looks cool but I don’t need it by any means.

Hell yeah you’ve just given me a shit ton of ammo for these 😂 Thanks we will get to them in the near future. 🫡🤝

@@DarthTamarus haha glad you appreciate. Got one more for ya haha - how often do you re-pose your figures? Looking forward to the vid in the future!