The Imperial Shipyards
Imperial Review => Action Figures => Topic started by: Clonehead on June 07, 2011, 06:45:48 AM
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I picked this one up from a Canada Ebay seller but expect to get another from EE this week.
Inspired from Captain Fordo, an arc trooper that was seen in the original Cartoon Network Animated Clone Wars series back in 2005, this figure is based on the same great sculpt that we got with the vc aotc clone figure released earlier in the year. Yes, the added CW style wrist articulation is there along with the slightly limited movement of the ball-jointed shoulders because of the molded on upper arm plate armor. These plates don't have a joint that is cut into them like some of the earlier clone releases and therefore don't raise up as far. The rest of the articulation, like the aotc clone, is amazing and this guy can hold a variety of poses.
He includes a more aotc style helmet and pauldron with a double holstered belt that is all removable along with a helmet and a pauldron/single holster belt combo that looks more like what Fordo wore in the 2005 cartoon. His soft goods kama is also removable and is held in place by an elastic band that rides in the waist recess where the belt goes over the top of the elastic. Both belts are of the very soft plastic variety and have a hole and peg fastening system in the back which is about as secure as expected. I found that the cartoon version would unfasten itself sometimes. No real surprise there.
Fordo also included two larger cw style pistols of the same soft plastic that fit rather snugly into the split slotted holsters on either belt.
He features a new head sculpt and I found it interesting that the aotc arc version of his helmet was actually larger than the vc aotc clone's helmet to house a presumably larger head. The paint apps on the armor and accessories look good as do the markings on that soft goods kama.
Not only is this a great looking clone but the extra accessories and the exclusive helmet make this one a great source of fodder for the clone custom builders out there.
Hmm, great articulation, extra accessories, kind of reminds me of a newer GI-Joe figure.
Here are the pics. I will have to find an image of Fordo in the 2005 cartoon to post here.
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Wow, this one looks over the top to me Clint.
Great pics, I love the ones of him on the ISY Shirt. If this isn't on the front page soon, it will be. Excellent review.
I need to find some time to make some IR buttons for the fp too.
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Wow, this one looks over the top to me Clint.
Great pics, I love the ones of him on the ISY Shirt. If this isn't on the front page soon, it will be. Excellent review.
I need to find some time to make some IR buttons for the fp too.
putting it up now. thanks buddy.
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This is probably a given, but if you see this figure Yarders pick it up and hook the Yarders up. I have no doubt this is gonna be one elusive figure on the pegs.
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I've been combing through my 2005 animated cw dvds today and as of yet, I havent found a shot where Fordo is wearing the alternate helmet. Does anyone know, is it in season 2?
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Nice Review! I NEED to search ebay for this!
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http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=Vintage+ARC+Trooper+Commander&_sacat=See-All-Categories
Looks like there are two of em up for sale at twenty five a pop. Outrageous, but I thought they might be higher.
Clint I am starting a Clone Wars Anime marathon right now, I will find out where and when we see him in his helmet.
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Good review Clint. This guys is definitely on my to get list.
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http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=Vintage+ARC+Trooper+Commander&_sacat=See-All-Categories
Looks like there are two of em up for sale at twenty five a pop. Outrageous, but I thought they might be higher.
Clint I am starting a Clone Wars Anime marathon right now, I will find out where and when we see him in his helmet.
I didnt pay quite that much for mine.
Tung had one that he sold for a cheaper price with accessories about a week or two ago but hasn't listed anym0re.
Buddy, I did the same thing and watched both seasons back to back. Man, there was some intense action in those. I would rather see a live action version of that as compared to episode 3.
In season 1, Fordo wears the aotc arc helmet, pauldron, and kama with the twin holster belt. In season 2, in the last episode, he is shown wearing the new helmet, pauldron/ belt combo with one holster and no kama.
I took two pics here belonging to lucasfilm ltd
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LOL, I just sent you some pics of that too Clint, but your pics turned out better than mine. Its either camera or HD or both. Now I am jealous of your TV too!
Heres to hoping the make the Blue ARCs out of this series too. I thorouglly enjoyed watching this. I would love to see more and man a live action tv show with these guys in it is gonna rock.
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damn! am definatley up for a few of those...
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LOL, I just sent you some pics of that too Clint, but your pics turned out better than mine. Its either camera or HD or both. Now I am jealous of your TV too!
Heres to hoping the make the Blue ARCs out of this series too. I thorouglly enjoyed watching this. I would love to see more and man a live action tv show with these guys in it is gonna rock.
I think it might be the tv. That is the little led tv in my hobby room, dvd upscaled source, patched through an hdmi cable.
Yep Jay, this one is pretty cool. I know that the helmet, aotc pauldron, and pistol are on my "to mold" list, for sure.
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OMG cannot wait to get this figure. He looks ****ing EPIC. Although my dad noticed some sloppy paint ap's on his hair and helmet. But to me he's best fig. of the year already and sloppy paint ap's are fixable. :) ;) :D ;D :o 8) >:D ^-^ O0 bbfet lvva lvva vadsab 0/ [at1] DH ()rr 0// o yeah i did that ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr
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Definetly a great review and a must have cant wait for it to hit the shelves thanks clonehead!!!!!!!!!!
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Hey Clint great review! I hope you don't mind my piggy backing on this thread. I did a Youtube review of him today. You can take this down if you don't want it on here.
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Hey Clint great review! I hope you don't mind my piggy backing on this thread. I did a Youtube review of him today. You can take this down if you don't want it on here.
Not a problem, Chad. This thread is here to celebrate the awesomeness of this figure in all it's glory.
Liked your review. I am now kicking myself because I didn't go to my TRU yesterday. I might make a search this weekend but fear I won't have any luck.
I believe I will front page your vid anyway.
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Hey Clint great review! I hope you don't mind my piggy backing on this thread. I did a Youtube review of him today. You can take this down if you don't want it on here.
Not a problem, Chad. This thread is here to celebrate the awesomeness of this figure in all it's glory.
Liked your review. I am now kicking myself because I didn't go to my TRU yesterday. I might make a search this weekend but fear I won't have any luck.
I believe I will front page your vid anyway.
Well thank you sir! Yep you are gonna have to be quick to catch this one. I was so thankful that guy told me the truck was coming. This was as good a find as getting the ARC troopers bp. Give it a try though you may have some luck!
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he looks a bit shy standing in that box LOL
wow, man, this figure is awesome, I so love that 2nd helmet!!!!
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Awesome review :o
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This one's worth looking for, definitely... I'm checking TRU tomorrow; I'll let you guys know if I find any. (I'll be sure to snag all that I do see, if they're there, lol...)
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Clint, I'm definitely interested in a cast of that alternate helmet. (Looks almost like a Cylon Raider helmet to me. Anyone else see that resemblence?)
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LOL, now that you mention it, Doc, it kinda does. The mold is working nicely for that one and the casts turn out perfect.
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I found the fig over on Toywiz, for $24.99... (I think somebody else posted about that, here, too, but I'm not quite sure. Anyhow, here's the link if you're comfortable with paying that.) http://www.toywiz.com/2011vintagearccommander.html
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Clint, will that helmet fit the head on the current Snowtrooper?
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Clint, will that helmet fit the head on the current Snowtrooper?
I had to ream the inside of the cast for about a min with the dremel but yes, it does fit.
Here are a couple of shots.
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That looks really nice; I can imagine it all painted up...
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Clint, will that helmet fit the head on the current Snowtrooper?
I had to ream the inside of the cast for about a min with the dremel but yes, it does fit.
Here are a couple of shots.
It s like making your own gold Clint! NICE!!
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Has anyone else had any luck with this fig? Scored mine today... (I know they have another truck coming in Thursday, so, if they restock the Vintage figs, I'll see if they have any Fordo's available. Feel free to PM me, if you want me to take a look. ;) )
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Was that at a TRU, Dan?
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Was that at a TRU, Dan?
Yes. (I hardly ever go to Wal-mart for figs... They never stock my local one.)
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Clint, that is AWESOME!! Thanks for taking the time to shoot those. Now I *definitely* need a few!
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Quick Question.
Is it true, that the kama is on the figure? You can change the belts but the kama is still there?
Greetings LB
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Sweet helmet pic Clint!
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Quick Question.
Is it true, that the kama is on the figure? You can change the belts but the kama is still there?
Greetings LB
That's right. The Kama is removable but a separate piece that either belt fits over.
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This is gonna be another Bespin Luke for me - buy up all I can find!!! (oh, the pain... the pain!)
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Quick Question.
Is it true, that the kama is on the figure? You can change the belts but the kama is still there?
Greetings LB
That's right. The Kama is removable but a separate piece that either belt fits over.
Oh good!
I thought you have use the kama with both types of figures.
Thank you!
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Ok, I got way to picky with the thumbnail for this one, but it is going on the front page. I left it linked here instead of the youtube page as there are two video reviews in here.
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I've been combing through my 2005 animated cw dvds today and as of yet, I havent found a shot where Fordo is wearing the alternate helmet. Does anyone know, is it in season 2?
It's in the last episode but he doesn't have the kama, just the strap belt thing.
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I have to say this is one of the coolest Clones I have ever seen Hasbro make. Thank you Pat and Clint for letting me in on this great figure. I still have yet to see one of these in the wild.
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I saw this guy in k-mart but didnt hav enough money for him. hopefully the next time i go he is still there.
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Besides Wedge, this is the only Vintage Figure I have not seen on the pegs anywhere I have been. Ever.
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I love that figure.2nd fave so far in TVC line besides palps,and I was lucky enough to get him through a trade here at the yards.props to mr.hopper.can't thank him enough.