the mandalorian and grogu TMS051 review
This is the way. A review of Hot Toys collectible figure The Mandalorian and Grogu from the Star Wars show The Mandalorian.
In this mini review I’ll go over what I think of the figure, the accessories, the head sculpt and more. So first up, the source material. Anyone know how to talk about Star Wars on the internet without getting all manner or people and opinions? Me neither, so here we go. Strictly talking the Mandalorian, I enjoy it or enjoyed it. Season 1 was fun but felt like a very episodic show and a little bit like it was just side missions until the finale. I loved season 2, more mandalorians and more fun overall, still felt like it was a few side missions but I really enjoyed it. Season 3 was not my favourite. Felt very busy and honestly I didn’t care for the Dark Saber storyline.
The Figure
So to start with, I have sold my figure. I needed room and unfortunately this one was on the chopping block. That being said, I love this figure, the body is great, it still has the fat suit that the old version had but this time it feels like it’s thinner, not sure if it is but it’s definitely better with the posing. The chrome is a really cool touch but sadly I just kept wishing it was diecast or at least some of it was. The proportions are great and honestly this figure looks amazing posed or in a museum stance.
If you're in the UK Forbidden Planet or Zavvi are good options to buy from.
If you're from the US or Europe try Sideshow.
Also check out Amazon.
I've bought from all of these and recommend them. Feel free to browse the websites for the best offers to your location!
The Accessories
What doesn’t it come with? Here’s the list (deep breath) One Darksaber hilt with blade, One Beskar spear, One blaster rifle with attachable scope, One blaster pistol, One dagger, One wired grappling hook, One satchel bag, One detonator, One thermal detonator (attachable to belt), One magnetically attachable silver jetpack, One whistling birds firing effects (attachable to left gauntlet) and One flamethrower effect accessory. And we are done. This is what I love with figures like this, lots of accessories. My favourites are the Jetpack, the flamethrower effect and the blaster pistol.
If you want inspiration for posing visit my Youtube channel Posing Up a Storm
The Headsculpt
We finally got the Pedro Pascal sculpt and it looks awesome! The helmet is my favourite look by far it’s really well sized and the paint application is fantastic but for those occasions when you want to use the unhelmeted sculpt you can because it’s stellar! As usual Hot Toys knows how to do head sculpts, the paint apps are great and the expression is not just bored Perdo Pascal but actually looks like he has emotion especially when he’s posed with Grogu.
Overall - 9/10
If you like the show, Perdo Pascal or Star Wars in general pick it up, worth the money and has an adorable grogu.
Headsculpt - 9/10
The helmet is great and the Pedro Pascal one is really well done, just wish it had rolling eyes.
Accessories - 10/10
Everything you could want from a Mando figure.
The Figure and Articulation - 8/10
Looks fantastic and can get in some good poses.
If you're in the UK Forbidden Planet or Zavvi are good options to buy from.
If you're from the US or Europe try Sideshow.
Also check out Amazon.
I've bought from all of these and recommend them. Feel free to browse the websites for the best offers to your location!
