[Joe Moore]

MAFEX The Mandalorian (Beskar Armor) and The Child Preview

[dukefett]

This was really shocking to see, but really glad that Mafex is still going to hit Star Wars. I always kind of wondered if their license was different or something since they didn't really do a lot of OT stuff but did more ST stuff and didn't work out for them.

Glad they're going back to this, it looks good. I'm still getting the SHF since both figures there is a more complete package, but this doesn't look bad. I'll probably get it too and compare.

[Leo Primus]

Looks great. I wish they would have another go at the stormtrooper.

Medicom has been churning out so much cool stuff lately. Makes me feel nostalgic for the time when they were heavy in the 1/6 game.

[RamenRider]

Interesting. I wouldn't be opposed to getting this even though I have the SHF on pre-order.

I need better pictures first though, because I can't tell if the armor flaps on his hips and the gun holster are hinged or not.

[BagJo]

This is the Mando release I was waiting for

[Booster Gold]

Oh this is interesting. Ive already gone in for the SH Figuarts versions but this is an interesting development.

[manic mailman]

the helmet looks bigger, which is good. like theres a real human head underneath.

the mafex fett was a work of art, that i sold because it was too good for my collection. And didnt really fit with other mafex star wars stuff or any other star wars stuff for that matter

[Tokyomeltdown]

Their TESB/ROTJ Boba Fetts are still the best 1/12 renditions money can buy. Can't see how their Mandalorian won't be just as good, dig the cloth cape.

[JerpJerp]

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Originally Posted by Tokyomeltdown

Their TESB/ROTJ Boba Fetts are still the best 1/12 renditions money can buy. Can't see how their Mandalorian won't be just as good, dig the cloth cape.

Gotta disagree with ya bro. I got both Mafex and SHF Boba Fett. Never touching a Mafex again. SHF ALL THE WAY BAY BAY!!!!

[todigandbedug]

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Originally Posted by JerpJerp

Gotta disagree with ya bro. I got both Mafex and SHF Boba Fett. Never touching a Mafex again. SHF ALL THE WAY BAY BAY!!!!

I don't have either, but am curious as to why you prefer the SHF. The Mafex Boba Fetts (both ESB and ROTJ) go for like $250-$300 on the secondary market now. I always hear people say that they are by far the best Boba Fetts in the 1:12 scale. I recall a lot of people being disappointed with the SHF. You're the first person I've seen who's said the opposite.

[deecee4]

I have both Fetts as well. As far as looks, Mafex hands down, no contest. However, the tube on his arm compromises posebility and it feels pretty delicate overall. So much so that I just keep him in a vanilla pose. Ive had issues with other Mafex figures where-straight out of the box-stuff just falls off and limbs go limp and I don't want to risk it with Fett.
The SHF on the other hand, I have no problem handling and putting into poses and stuff. I'd say that for all of my SHF figures actually.
Btw, didn't realize he was going for that much, might look into that...

[Smasher]

I don't have a MAFEX or a FiguArts Boba Fett, but the FiguArts one comes with the jetpack so right now I'm more interested in that one.

[JerpJerp]

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Originally Posted by todigandbedug

You're the first person I've seen who's said the opposite.

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Originally Posted by deecee4

I have both Fetts as well. As far as looks, Mafex hands down, no contest. However, the tube on his arm compromises posebility and it feels pretty delicate overall. So much so that I just keep him in a vanilla pose. Ive had issues with other Mafex figures where-straight out of the box-stuff just falls off and limbs go limp and I don't want to risk it with Fett.
The SHF on the other hand, I have no problem handling and putting into poses and stuff. I'd say that for all of my SHF figures actually.
Btw, didn't realize he was going for that much, might look into that...

Lol i didnt realize either, I'm totally looking into that now XD Thought about selling it as soon as I got the SHF. It was a placeholder till SHF finally did theirs.

Definitely right on about the posing differences. The SHF is slightly smaller too. I think that helps it balance and get into more poses than the Mafex. It feels more solid somehow.
I think the paint job is cooler on the SHF too. It's a little more "toy-etic" as we all call it now. It pops. The Mafex feels a bit dull. Maybe that's more movie accurate?
The cape part was a big deal to me. The Mafex cape feels a little weak and has an issue with the plastic curling. It hurts the illusion. The SHF cape stays solid, feels solid, and looks more convincing overall.

Those are the things off the top of my head. If I compared them together there would be some more things. I remember thinking SHF fixed all the problems I had with the Mafex. The Mafex is by nooooo means bad. It's probably why I haven't sold it. I'm still clinging to it! I usually dump redundancies fast to get more fig cash. Testament to it's quality I guess.

[RamenRider]

New scans have popped up. Pre-orders can't be too far away now.

I'm still interested in getting this alongside the SHF, but I do need to see at least one picture were his stance is a bit wider. If his hip armor pieces and the blaster holster aren’t hinged this whole operation falls apart very quickly for me.

[RamenRider]

Official pictures are here! Sadly low-res as I can’t find an Amazon Japan listing right now.

It looks like the best version of the character in this scale. Sadly the hip armor pieces and the holster don't seem to be hinged so the Figuarts wins in articulation which is more important to me.

But this looks fantastic and I adore the show, so I’ll get it regardless.

Release will be December 2020, price is ¥8,800.

MEDICOM TOY - MAFEX MANDALORIAN

[Joe Moore]

Somehow, this one slipped by me. Hi-Res pics were released and posted them here:

MAFEX The Mandalorian (Beskar Armor) and The Child Photos and Details - The Toyark - News

Still surprised this hasn't shown up for pre-order yet.

[RamenRider]

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Originally Posted by Joe Moore

Somehow, this one slipped by me. Hi-Res pics were released and posted them here

They also deleted this off of their own page weirdly enough. It was there with the last couple of figures, then was gone, and is now up again. The link I posted wasn’t working during that time either.

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by RamenRider

They also deleted this off of their own page weirdly enough. It was there with the last couple of figures, then was gone, and is now up again. The link I posted wasn’t working during that time either.

Guess they jumped the gun a bit. Wouldn't be surprised to see pre-orders soon then.

[Joe Moore]

Pre-orders going live in Japan. Added HLJ link.

[dukefett]

Thanks for the heads up, preordered!

[Enzo52]

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Originally Posted by Joe Moore

Pre-orders going live in Japan. Added HLJ link.

Any chance of this going on for pre-order on the BBTS

[dukefett]

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Originally Posted by Enzo52

Any chance of this going on for pre-order on the BBTS

It'll probably go up there, but for $25-30ish more. HLJ is pretty easy to order from if you haven't imported before.

[Enzo52]

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Originally Posted by dukefett

It'll probably go up there, but for $25-30ish more. HLJ is pretty easy to order from if you haven't imported before.

I know it’s not related to this post but how much is shipping never ordered from there and I’m curious

[Dormamu]

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Originally Posted by Enzo52

I know it’s not related to this post but how much is shipping never ordered from there and I’m curious

SO right now I have Mafex War Machine in my POL with them, as well as Mafex Cyclops. The usual cheap shipping through JapanPost has been put on hold because of the pandemic, but you can still request shipping through FedEx Air, which arrives in 6-8 days. The cost for one is around $27. Cheap 6 week JapanPost shipping is usually around $17, which should be back (hopefully) by the end of the year. The good part about FedEx air though is it doesn't change much if you POL, so you pay that $27 and you can get multiple items added, and fast shipping.

[Tokyomeltdown]

Excellent, looks like a properly proportioned human is underneath that armour, just like Medicom's awesome Boba Fett - easy purchase.