Dayton just got his hands on a couple of these from Vipers Kingdom and did an awesome review on Facebook:
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"A quick review on the upcoming 6" Star Wars Black series 3 Stormtroopers! First off I got these off an ebay seller in HK names Viperskingdom. I'm not certain how these guys are able to get these so soon but it could be that these have minor defects in the paint that cause them to be rejected from final package runs? Don't know but the four I received had some minor paint wear on the black band across the helmet and a few small markings on the armor..so small you can't see them in the photos. Also these figures joints are "worked"...meaning they aren't stiff and brand new - more like in "played with" condition (possibly part of the product testing) which to be honest is very nice becuase straight out of the box I was able to enjoy all the articulation without the worry of anything being "frozen" or breaking. That being said, none of the joints are loose and nothing broke - very nice. Nothing that would be considered "reject" in my opinion. - I like the little markings...makes the armor more authentic and "lived in".
Very simple review - if you like the Sandtropoper, you will dig the Stormtrooper - honestly, nuff said. Awesome articulation, the shoulder armor limits the shoulders but not an issue in my opinion. The armor is clean and the paint is well done - could have been a little better in the small details around the eyes but these may not be final production pieces so it's not fair for me to make any final judgements. Comes with a standard blaster and rifle - both well done. Blaster is the smae that came with the Sandtrooper. Blaster fits nicely into it's holster. The helmet will be the issue that will cause a division - do you like the black band down toward the eyes or up high like the Sandtrooper - to each their own. I like both myself. You can switch out the two helmets if you wish!
Nothing more to say - very exciting army builder! Hasbro must know how popular these will be. Like the Sandtrooper, it will be hard to just buy one
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Here is the Vipers Kingdom Link if you want it too:
Stormtrooper Vipers Kingdom Link
