Revoltech Star Wars Figures

[Jeff]

Yet another new license is awarded to a Japanese toy/collectibles company - Disney cashes in again!

Sorry I can't do up something nicer at the moment (too busy at work), but www.taghobby.com has pics of the prototypes for the Revoltech Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, C-3PO, and R2-D2 figures that were shown at this past weekend's Wonder Festival in Japan!

[Jayson]

These look good. It will be interesting to see better shots of Vader because I don't know what is going on with the cape. 

[Jesse James]

I believe the cape's hinged, actually, to flop over the left arm kinda.  Just a guess though.

[Jeff]

New pics of Revoltech Vader today.

Stands 17cm, so that's 6-11/16" by my math.  Ball jointed cape looks a little wonky, but it sets him apart from Play Arts Vader, MAFEX Vader, SHFigurts Vader, Hasbro Vader, etc.

[Jeff]

Revoltech Vader is up for pre-order at BBTS for $64.99.

If you're looking for a cheaper route, he's just 4,675 Yen ($43.11) at Hobby Link Japan, but you'll pay a bit more in shipping getting it straight from Japan.  Still cheaper overall though.

[JesseVader08]

Thanks for the HLJ link Jeff, I put my preorder in just now.  Gotta have him for my Vader collection!

[Jeff]

Revo Stormtrooper Update

Joining Kaiyodo's Revoltech Darth Vader is this loyal Stormtrooper. Using their patented joint system, this soldier of the Empire can do a ton of poses with his included blaster rifle and long range gun. Coming January 2015 for 5,200 yen.

Look for pre-orders to hit soon.  Keep an eye on BBTS (for US orders) or HLJ (for import orders).  I'll toss up the links when I see them.

[Jesse James]

I think I'm in.  I got the Bandai Stormtrooper for poops and giggles.  I'm in on this too maybe.

[Jeff]

Look for pre-orders to hit soon.  Keep an eye on BBTS (for US orders) or HLJ (for import orders).  I'll toss up the links when I see them.

Star Wars Revoltech #002 Stormtrooper Pre-Orders -
- BBTS = $64.99

Haven't seen HLJ post him yet, but I'll add a link once it pops up...

[JesseVader08]

Ah, he's now up at HLJ for 4420yen, about $41US:  http://www.hlj.com/product/KYD13002/Sci

   

I think the Revoltech version may look a little better than the Bandai one.

   

[Jeff]

I think the Revoltech version may look a little better than the Bandai one.

That is because the Bandai Stormie pictured there is a 1/12 Model Kit figure (which is why it's less than $20 and not $40-50).  It's a snap-together kit, not an "action figure" per se.

The Bandai SH Figuarts action figure Stormtrooper will look much nicer as that is Bandai's collector figure line.

[Diddly]

So these are roughly 6 inches, give or take? I'm debating getting the Stormtrooper and Vader for kicks (plus I think that the Revoltech Vader looks better than the Hasbro one ) but I can't seem to find anything regarding the scale. Either that or I'm blind.

[Jeff]

Revoltech Vader is 17cm tall or about 6.7" tall.

Revoltech Stormtrooper is 16cm or about 6.3" tall.

[JesseVader08]

the Bandai Stormie pictured there is a 1/12 Model Kit figure (which is why it's less than $20 and not $40-50).  It's a snap-together kit, not an "action figure" per se.

The Bandai SH Figuarts action figure Stormtrooper will look much nicer as that is Bandai's collector figure line.

I had no idea there were two separate lines, thanks Jeff.

[Jeff]

Holy cow, Revoltech C-3PO looks amazing.