Bandai Star Wars Yoda Model Kit 1/12 and 1/6 Scale Review

Okay, I finally swung back around an built the Bandai Star Wars model kit Yoda, both the 1/6 scale Prequel version and the 1/12 scale original trilogy version. They are cool models, even though one is a statue, but they don't have the oomph of other models. They definitely need paint but there is just something else missing too...

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[luanasuka]

tan and black washes are key to this figure.wisps of q tip glued to head makes a great hair too.

[DeletedUserwqDaOxzQ]

If the 1/12 Yoda was articulated, i would buy this

[JangoTheBlueFox]

for future reference the rubber joint parts are called poly caps.

[Arrowdodger]

"Never speak to me or my son ever again!"

[TrevorToonArt]

I agree with what you said about the kotobukiya yoda, it does look stylized. I'm digging the model kit even without the articulation. little bit of paint and it's nearly perfect.

[der_]

The 1:12 Yoda looks good. It'd be nice if Bandai released that with their R2-D2 model kit. I'd definitely pick that up.

[likeits]

"Don't put glue in sensitive places". LOL. I dig your humor.

[thatguycalledphil]

I see what you mean, it is really distracting of how underwhelming Yoda seems compared to previous model kits, really because of how realtively "more complete" previous model kits looked without stickers or paint due to the nature of them either being droids, troopers, or inbetweeners like Vader.

Still, like to see more organic ones.

[somethingisverywrong]

I just got this for a late X-mas gift. I've never built a model before, but this should be fun!

[JangoTheBlueFox]

the unreadable stuff at the back of the manual under the instructions for the 1/12 Yoda is actually an order form that's used for ordering replacement parts if you break or lose something, sadly that service is only available in Japan.

[kodypeters]

Man your reviews are amazing! It's actually inspiring me to get some of these model kits

[byronleday]

They look good, I wish my nerves were not so bad so that I could build and paint the model kits because they are really nice and you actually have a well articulated figure in most cases when you are done.

[carlo]

Hoping SH Figuarts puts out a twofer release for Yoda - OT and prequel version in ONE box. Would be release of the year IF done right! Nice review!

[falcongunner]

Robo, I had the same opinion as you with Yoda appearing plain, but a simple coat of brown wash really brings the figure to life! it's like night and day. I also did up his outfit in a darker, more oatmeal color with a brown under wash to fantastic results. I was surprised how little paint it took to make this figure great. I recommend you paint both!

[modelchili]

I wish they'd just stuck to the 1/12 scale, do one from Empire, one from TPM and one from Episode 3 maybe. At least they'd all fit with all my other Bandai figures.

[impishtrooper]

Nice review (even if I really disliked the figures design, but that's not your fault) - Always fun to watch you build. Saves me the trouble of going mad when I mess up and getting glue all over myself.
Great that you brought in the Black Series and Kotobukiya. I will happily blend different brands to achieve the look I'm after.

[spamfiend]

Great video Fwoosh. I like you was very underwhelmed with this kit. The parts didn't join together as well as I hoped and I had to use a load of model putty to hide the seams before painting.

It was also the most 'plastic' kit I have built of the Star Wars Bandai range so far and for the money I paid, I really did expect a lot more. Like yourself, I felt that it was definitely missing something. Maybe a diorama base of the inside of his hut or a swamp diorama would have added but I can always try and custom something myself.

Bandai need to be careful and not just throw out classic figures for the sake of it, and really look forward to the 2018 range and hope that we have some really inspired kits from the new movie.

[fruitbat]

Built painted and finished Yoda, hated the decals so I painted the eyes and light saber the best I can Robo.

[darkvortex]

Watching this review reminded me of the announcement that the Star Wars character model kits will be available in retail stores in Southeast Asia .

[fruitbat]

The wife bought me Yoda for Christmas looking forward to building it, thought I watch Fwoosh again lol.