Hobby Star Wars Character Line 1/12 Stormtrooper "Star Wars", White (BAN194379)

Simply put, this is a fantastic model. It is very easy to construct even though the instructions are in Japanese - just use some common sense and study the diagrams carefully. This does take time to construct so a nice afternoon would suffice. I would recommend getting a sharp X-ACTO knife and some model sprue cutters if you don't have any. These would be perfect: https://www.amazon.com/Xuron-2175ET-Professional-Sprue-Cutter/dp/B001TMZ7QA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1532355681&sr=8-3&keywords=model+sprue+cutter&dpID=31YZ4%252B4kBlL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch I wouldn't recommend this for kids below the age of 10 unless supervised with an adult. the parts themselves are very small and intricate - if unsupervised one may cut a connection point thinking it was an unneeded sprue - again study the diagrams carefully before cutting. I built this model with my 8yr old son and now we can't wait to tackle our Bandai Death trooper build. I didn't let him cut the sprues but he did all the assembling. The plastic mold itself is impeccable and everything fits together snuggly/tightly - no glue is required unless you accidentally break something during assembly. I didn't see any imperfections with each of the finely molded pieces, however I did have to sand down one of the white hand armor pieces to get it to fit flush. When properly completed, the model itself is very posable. He can do poses that probably aren't possible if someone were to wear this armor in real life. The trooper comes with a stand and three weapons - the standard E11 blaster, DLT-19 and the SE-14 pistol. Overall the sculpt is VERY GOOD and looks movie accurate - I have Black Series, Kotobukiya and SH Figuarts troopers to compare the Bandai against. This model does require decals but Bandai has given the us the option of waterslide OR sticker adhesive decals. I highly recommend this kit if you have the patience to build one - it is well worth the effort.

This model kit is nothing short of amazing. Easily on of the best General Grievous figures out there. This is the first model kit I have built, and it was fairly easy to assemble. It comes with a cape, stand, and 2 sets of arms (one set with 2 separate arms with light sabers, one set with closed arms and open palms). The model kit is very well articulated and very light, so you can get some crazy poses. The model kit is also taller than most 6 in figures, so it looks imposing next to other figures (as it should be since this is Grievous we’re talking about). I definitely recommend getting this model kit. It’s really fun to built and the figure is really solid. Definitely a 10/10.

This model kit had many fragile pieces, but they added to the accuracy of the figure. While the price has gone up since a few years ago, the figure still looks amazing and is great quality. He is an incredibly posable figure, and I enjoyed painting some of the parts. Don't use the water decals or stickers, they come off easily- just paint the parts where you want. The cape is kind of tough, but that isn't something to be upset about at all. I really like that you can switch out his two arms for 4 arms. I recommend that you get this product if you want to be kept busy, like star wars, or just like figurines! The instructions were easier to understand than I thought, and there were only a few pretty tricky parts. I suggest you get this product with a gift card, or discount.

I decided I wanted this kit the last time I watched The Force Awakens, saw Finn's trooper buddy get gunned down by Poe Dameron... re-watch the scene if that's a surprise!... and smear those now-iconic blood streaks onto Finn's helmet. Since I'm well aware of the high quality of Bandai's model kits from my experience building Gundams, I figured that this one would make for a good project. Happily, I was right. Bandai's attention to detail when designing kits is on full display here. The high-gloss white plastic nicely replicates the sheen of a stormtrooper's "plastoid" armor. Subtle detail like the clasps for holding pieces of the armor together, the ribbing on the body glove (unique to the First Order version of the stormtrooper), and knobs on the rifle's scope are all to be found. Instructions, though written in Japanese, are clear, and the build is quick and easy. You get some options: there are open hands, fists, and hands with trigger fingers. You can build the blaster rifle in its standard configuration or with extended stock attached. Fans of "TR-8R" from the movie will love the inclusion of the stun baton and riot shield. Curiously absent is an officer's pauldron, a single piece that could have added a dash of color to a straight out of the box build. Such a build will give you an impressive, ready-for-action soldier, but if you want screen-accuracy, get ready for some detail painting. All the hands and weapons are molded in solid black, but should have a good amount of white highlights on them. Painting white over black was a bit of a pain, but doable with a few coats of craft acrylics. Every area that needs paint is bordered by recessed lines on the parts. Finn had a bit of trouble standing on his own, but his foot fits firmly into the included base, which took care of the problem. Articulation is great, offering more options for posing than an action figure would, but there's a catch. Flex the arms or legs too much and you'll clearly see that there's no actual arms or legs under the armor! This was a little disappointing, as I originally wanted to pose Finn with his hands grasping his helmet, as if he was about to take it off. Despite the gripes, building and personalizing this was relaxing and fun. I'll certainly be looking into more Bandai Star Wars kits, and since my Finn may want new trooper buddies... thanks, Poe... I'm glad to see that the cool new variants from Rogue One are on the way!

I had a great time building this figure, it’s not a difficult kit and is great for fans. The likeness is spot on and the quality is very good. This kit requires little to no paint work and comes with 2 sets of decals/stickers for all the little details on the trooper. Overall I’m pleased with my final result. There were however, 2 pieces that gave me issues. The knee guard piece on the left of the figure snapped in half when I was attaching it on the figure, luckily it broke at the seams and model kit glue fixed the issue - be extra careful when attaching the piece. Another piece that broke was the shoulder strap piece which also broke at the seams and doesn’t look very noticeable. It is a delicate piece and I advise removing this piece from the plastic with an xacto knife or something sharp. I have attached photos of these pieces. Overall this was a great kit and can’t wait to acquire and build more!

This was my first model kit I ever bought and built. I mainly bought this because I thought he looked amazing in displays I’ve seen on YouTube. Instructions were pretty straightforward, although, I definitely recommend working at a desk or table and not on your floor because you could lose pieces to the rug. Onto the figure himself, he scales with other 1/12 or 6 inch Star Wars figures (MAFEX, S.H. Figuarts, and Black Series) and the size is more accurate when compared to other figures. When this model kit went back up in stock, I secured him for $50 at the time and he was definitely worth it in my opinion because of how detailed he looks. The value is insane compared to other Grievous figures. He can be fragile because this is a model kit, not an action figure, so if you get him into a good pose, don’t mess around with this too much.

My son has been wanting a General Grievous figure that was more screen accurate. He has had the LEGO buildable version for some time and enjoys it but this rounds out his 2-figure collection quite nicely now. For a 13 year old on the spectrum (ASD) Bandai kits like these afford certain opportunities for skill building over time. For anyone, really. Build it as is, right out of the box (get some good snips at a minimum) and you'll be happy with the results. It helps that my son is detail oriented and responsive to ordered instructions. Over time, if you want to add paint or make other refinements, you can carefully disassemble some or all of the figure and get to customizing the look of the figure like painting the internal organs and eye details or sanding and/or filing seam lines and such. Great for fine motor skill development and building can almost be a meditative experience. Great activity for those non-screentime moments where outdoor time is not the best first option. My son is 13 and has been building this type of Bandai press-fit type model for a bit over a year.

Solid kit. Keep in mind you'll need to put a bit of work in to make it look accurate, otherwise you'll be using the stickers that don't stay on super well