Star Wars Black Series 501st Clone Trooper (Archive) Action Figure Review & Comparison

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[connoreagle]

This is such a great looking figure. I wish they utilized weathering more in the black series. I’ve had 2 of these guys sitting in preorder from bbts for months now lol. I think it would be really intuitive if hasbro made 2-3 variants for trooper figs by making the weathering varied. That way when you army build you don’t have the exact same figure. We all know something like that would never happen tho...

[brockwtrs]

Despite the limited articulation, it still looks great. Great for army building, and you can get them in cool poses.

I do wish they would have added another blaster to this one, but hey it’s a cool figure and I’m satisfied with it.

I’m thinking of making a custom out of it. Kama, blaster and maybe another helmet.

[restock_]

Besides the lack of articulation, the figure looks great, especially the weathering. I have 2 on pre-order and I'd pick more up if I found them. That custom painted rotary blaster cannon looks amazing. Great review Justin. 👍

[bobavader]

So cool, really looking forward to adding this 501ST to the collection, i missed out on the Order 66 pack, i think i prefer the weathering applications on the older figure but the Archive one still looks great.As you know i already have the Hot Toys Deluxe version but hey, you can never have too many 501ST Clone's no matter what scale. Awesome review Justin.😎

[PsychoEmerald]

I would definitely pick this up if I ever get the chance. I personally prefer the old live-action clone trooper sculpt to the new animated clone sculpt (they definitely fixed the elbow articulation problem on figures like Commander Bly), but my favorite is the elite squad trooper, which is a perfect mix of both. Your guys' channel was recommended by Matt Bryant, and I have been really enjoying your Black Series reviews and discussions. Keep up the great work, I will be trying to tune in to the livestream on Sunday.

[MarkyD]

I think they both look the same so I guess the “Archive Line” is doing what it’s designed to do, reissue exact old figures. Still, this 501st will be a most welcome addition to my collection since I never opened my Order 66 4-pack I got years ago. And a wise decision that was since it’s probably one of the most expensive group of figures on the secondary market (not that I would ever sell it…). Now I’ll be able to army build some 501s. It’s just too bad it’s still the old clone body, which is so outdated now it’s sad. But again, it’s the Archive line. Hey - THANKS for the review! 😬. It’s awesome you found the whole box at Walmart. That’s a good sign perhaps my preorders will start to get filled! Yea baby!

[fulcrumflare]

Great review as always, Justin! Thank you! 🙏 I’m anticipating finding these in stores in the near future. They’ll go great with my other 501st Clones.

[micahwright]

Just grabbed one of these and the mold is SOLID. I wish the articulation was better, but dang. I like this a lot.

[swnerd-]

I’m normally a 3.75 inch collector but I must say I couldn’t pass this up when I saw it on shelves at my local Walmart.

[Woodyswoodcarving]

I picked up a couple of these guys last week...really makes me appreciate the new clone body. Another nice review

[infernal]

Found that whole wave and they had 2 501st bois and I only got one… I should of gotten two hopefully I’ll find him again!

[cheap]

Still waiting on the three I pre ordered. Looks great I’m excited to get it. Great review!

[cue_]

Awsome review. I have never been able to acquire this figure in any release. My Archive preorder at GameStop never came in. The paint apps on both look awsome. I would be happy just to find one of these figures. Keep up the great work.

[ReturnOfTheNerdStarWars]

the butterfly joints are very important, I know what you mean about not being able to get him to raise the weapon. Like the rotary gun, need one of those for my videos. 👌👌

[thebatemans]

I have two on pre-order with the archive Leia and Obi-Wan. There taking forever, I live in jolly old England lol, still waiting for the wave with Kosta Reeves and Tech aswell.

[DavidEdge]

What is up J! I've got 3 of these not in my collection at the moment, hanging around somewhere not on my shelf, the same as 15 other ancient pre-orders. I've given up even bothering to be bothered anymore! Love that mini gun Jw shooter. To me, all the clones look similar which is fine as I just put them in colour groups! I'm not even bothered by articulation. They come out of package, shooter goes in hand, place on the shelf, gather dust! I don't even fiddle with them much as I don't trust them not to bost. Just opened General Lando and had to boiling water his arm for 2 mins just to bend it. Dare not bend it back. Rotj boba was awful. Every accessory, helmet, both arms and feet boiling watered to even vanilla pose and straighten. I needed two drillbit sizes to drill out his back peg hole just to fit the jetpack....Opened movie snake eyes this morning and he's perfect....It's a good job I love star wars more than hasbro! Hope you're having a good weekend bro!

[pinoyamericausmc]

These are a must-have…the precursor to Vader’s Fist. I’ve got two on preorder. Nice comparison review!

[rynohobbies]

Great review / comparison . I agree with you about the old clone body. I can't wait for the day Hasbro gives us plain Phase II clones on the new body. Until then, I will gladly display the 2 I have on preorder. They just have to look pretty and menacing behind Archive Anakin with the Sith head.

[ActionDisplayChannel]

Yeah man, I agree, limited articulation but amazing shelf presence. Sooner or later they will give us a new version of this figure on the new body. Great review like always! Keep it up guys.

[lindaboreham]

We've ordered a few of these. A couple will get arm upgrades courtesy of a few Hawks we have that will then just be posed with hands behind their backs., pilot style. I'm also going to trim that annoying little ring off the bottom of their helmets
Cheers Justin