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Imperial Review => Action Figures => Topic started by: wraithnine on January 27, 2011, 04:51:26 PM

Title: TCW Clone Hevy in training gear
Post by: wraithnine on January 27, 2011, 04:51:26 PM: hi there Wraithnine here with a look at a figure i have just received from far east Ebay seller Tunghori

TCW Clone Hevy in training gear
Hevy is a completely new figure

Clone Trooper Hevy is very much in the Cmdr Stone mold articulation wise

Articulation :
Ball Jointed : head ,shoulders,elbows and knees
Swivel Joints: hips,waist and wrists
NO articulation in the ankles
(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn93/nosaj37/album%20no2/30012007285.jpg) (http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn93/nosaj37/album%20no2/30012007286.jpg)
(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn93/nosaj37/album%20no2/30012007291.jpg) (http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn93/nosaj37/album%20no2/30012007296.jpg)

the figure comes with a DC-15s carbine and a helmet ,the weapon is the standard one that comes with most TCW figures but the helmet is a new sculpt but is extremely rubbery .
(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn93/nosaj37/album%20no2/30012007287.jpg) (http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn93/nosaj37/album%20no2/30012007288.jpg)
it fits on the head snugly .the only problem is that the head is a new sculpt and the face is slightly longer which means the chin slightly pokes out from the bottom of the helmet and the head is also larger and so wont fit in the standard clone helmet either.

(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn93/nosaj37/album%20no2/30012007289.jpg) (http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn93/nosaj37/album%20no2/30012007292.jpg)
comparision with the current clone head
(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn93/nosaj37/album%20no2/30012007294.jpg) (http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn93/nosaj37/album%20no2/30012007295.jpg)

The markings are accurate and nicely and cleanly applied ,BUT and there is a but the main armour colour is waaay off it should be a very light grey not brilliant white .
(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn93/nosaj37/album%20no2/30012007290.jpg)
(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn93/nosaj37/album%20no2/S03E02Y.jpg)

this figure is a mixed bag ,articulation in the ankles and wrists would have elevated this figure beyond average ,also as Hasbro has stated that the rest of Domino Squad will not be released it does beg the question as to why this figure has been released at all seeing as his Domino Squad mates will not be joining him..........
Title: Re: TCW Clone Hevy in training gear
Post by: Tamer on January 27, 2011, 07:02:00 PM: Excellent review and your photographic evidence has sold me on all your points. I plan to get a button made for this one and placed on the Imperial Review section real soon. I hate to see figures done half way or part way.
Title: Re: TCW Clone Hevy in training gear
Post by: Clonehead on January 27, 2011, 07:10:30 PM: I agree with you whole heartily, Jay. Why not make the rest of the squad and for the love of Hasbro, why not make him arty?

Great review buddy. I might get one for the clone collection but for customs, I don't know.
Title: Re: TCW Clone Hevy in training gear
Post by: DocOutlands on January 27, 2011, 09:00:46 PM: "Because kids do not care all that much if a figure is super arty."

Bull. My 6yo (ok, turns 6 tomorrow) didn't like borrowing my Ahsoka because "she can't point her toes" unlike the missing Luminara figure who CAN point her toes. Arty matters to ALL ages.
Title: Re: TCW Clone Hevy in training gear
Post by: RedLeaderOne (00fire501) on January 27, 2011, 09:04:14 PM: great review, really like the look of this figure.
Title: Re: TCW Clone Hevy in training gear
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 28, 2011, 05:54:33 AM: Great review Jay! I like the over all look of the figure but it seems they missed the mark on this one. We need articulated ankles, the green is the wrong shade, the gray on the shoulder gauntlet, man how hard is it to deliver an accurate figure? I also predict hasbro will release the other members of the squad. They say they wont but I bet we see a battle pack of these next Christmas.
Title: Re: TCW Clone Hevy in training gear
Post by: Tamer on January 28, 2011, 06:02:26 AM: I bet Jay could make one heaps better than this. Go for it Jay! I wonder if you and Clint could put your heads together to figure out a better and more sturdy helmet too.
Title: Re: TCW Clone Hevy in training gear
Post by: Mungo Baobab on January 28, 2011, 12:10:25 PM: I think Hasbro needs some new blood in the creative division.
Title: Re: TCW Clone Hevy in training gear
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on January 28, 2011, 06:38:39 PM: Quote from: Mungo Baobab on January 28, 2011, 12:10:25 PM
I think Hasbro needs some new blood in the creative division.
i second that might only buy if i find cheap on ebay :-\
Title: Re: TCW Clone Hevy in training gear
Post by: artilarytrooper321 on January 29, 2011, 06:10:45 AM: the head and torso molds are good but would it kill Hasbro to go back to weathering at least TCW troopers
Title: Re: TCW Clone Hevy in training gear
Post by: CaptainLux on January 29, 2011, 05:34:47 PM: Great review jay!
Title: Re: TCW Clone Hevy in training gear
Post by: Ironhide on March 05, 2011, 03:22:58 PM: I just got this today. The head sculpt and the skin color is excellent. Better than the previous clones head sculpts.
Title: Re: TCW Clone Hevy in training gear
Post by: beast from the east on March 15, 2011, 12:33:25 PM: Thanks for the review.

Mine should be here this week.
Title: Re: TCW Clone Hevy in training gear
Post by: DeathStarDroid on March 18, 2011, 04:49:23 PM: I finally picked up this figure too. I think Hasbro did a great job with this figure. I really like the helmet design with being able to see the figures face through the lense. I think the articulation is great for a clone figure. I am not happy with how the clones turn yellow. I wish Hasbro would do something about that. Anyways, I took a few shots to added them to my personal toy gallery (http://www.deathstarplans2.net/ToyGallery/categories.php?cat_id=2592).

(http://www.deathstarplans2.net/ToyGallery/data/thumbnails/2592/CWClonetrooperHevy08.jpg) (http://www.deathstarplans2.net/ToyGallery/categories.php?cat_id=2592)
Title: Re: TCW Clone Hevy in training gear
Post by: JLaban4 on May 09, 2011, 01:42:28 PM: Nice review! I picked up the figure today and the helmet is really getting on my nerves and the fact that he won't hold his weapon.