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HyperReal Luke Skywalker Photo Shoot

Posted on July 15, 2020 at 2:57 pm by Tony_Bacala under Random Photo Shoot, Star Wars Toy News

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HyperReal is Hasbro’s all new figure format.   These are 8 inch scale and use a metal skeleton underneath seamless silicone plastic. The result is no visible joints and increased detail on the larger size figure.  So far, they’ve done Darth Vader (check our in depth gallery here) and today’s look – Luke Skywalker.  Both are from their Empire run, with Luke wearing his Bespin gear.  Luke comes packed with  2 heads, 6 pairs of hands, a saber / blade and Carbonite Chamber style display base.  We’ve run Luke for a session showing off what he can do as a figure, and tossed in some fight shots with his Pop too (yes, the shot above was done using the toys).  Read on to check it all out courtesy of Dorkside Toys!

Dorkside Toys

Hyper Real Luke, Baby Yoda, ESB40 Wave 3, Fan Choice Luke Yoda 2 Pack, Wave 26 (New Packaging), All Black Series

Overall Thoughts

OK, so when Vader dropped I said I had to wait and see what Luke would be like before passing judgement on the line.  And now Luke is here, so I guess it’s time to judge. :)  Overall, I like it.  I feel like we could have used some additional paint, washing, especially on the clothes.  As is, he feels a bit plain, especially for the increased price point.  The head sculpts are great, an even more refined version of the upgrade head on the Black Series that just came out.  The extra hands are welcome, helps for photography and just making sure your shelf pose is what you want.  No holding invisible cups.

The real point I’m having an issue with is posing.  The skeleton under the skin is a bit clunky.  It doesn’t move the way I am used to with traditional Black Series.  It requires swivels and clicks to move the arms and legs, and it’s tight.  So getting the just right pose is a pain, and you can’t see what you are doing because it’s under the silicone.  I feel like I’m going to break it by putting pressure in the wrong direction.  Both Luke and Vader require slower, more focused posing than I am used to.  It’s not a casual affair to get them into different poses.  Which in turn means, these guys go on the shelf and don’t get touched unless I’m doing photos with them.  And I like reposing my figures on a whim.

Bottom line, I like them, including Luke.  But I have no desire to go deep roster.  If they complete the Carbonite chamber circle of bases with other chamber characters, which is basically the bread and butter of Star Wars (Chewy, 3PO, Leia, Han, Lando, Boba, Stormtroopers) – I’d be done.  In fact, give me Boba and a Trooper like this, and I’m good.  Now, if the skeleton and posing is refined and gets better, then I’d be willing to take another look.  Either way, some additional washing and paint is needed on this silicone clothing.

Read on to check Luke out.  He’s out now and shipping from Dorkside Toys and other retailers.

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› Companies: Hasbro › Characters: Luke Skywalker › Scale: 8 Inch › Sub-Line: HyperReal

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Discussion / Comments (Jump to this Thread on the Forum)

  1. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    07-15-2020, 11:57 AM

    HyperReal Luke Skywalker Photo Shoot

    Really happy with how this came out.



    And, some overview:

  2. Jester's Avatar Jester says

    07-15-2020, 12:04 PM

    Those rubber clothes aren't going to last.

  3. tierneygreen's Avatar tierneygreen says

    07-15-2020, 12:16 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Jester View Post
    Those rubber clothes aren't going to last.
    Yeah. I wrote a moderately verbose review here after I got mine: http://www.toyark.com/showpost.php?p...postcount=4789

  4. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    07-15-2020, 12:22 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by tierneygreen View Post
    Yeah. I wrote a moderately verbose review here after I got mine: http://www.toyark.com/showpost.php?p...postcount=4789
    Good review, I generally agree with most. I found the posing to be a tad cumbersome, seems more than you did.

    I do like fists tho, all figures should have closed fists + whatever, IMO.

    But yeah, same feelings for most part.

  5. webz's Avatar webz says

    07-15-2020, 12:22 PM

    Wow. My Vader has an arm that won't move at all, and a loose ankle. Looks like Luke has the intended articulation, but looks like he's the lovechild of Mick Jagger and Barbie.

    I think the only thing that could save the HyperReal series is Marvel heroes. They will look better in the cartoony style.

  6. Spicy Chicken's Avatar Spicy Chicken says

    07-15-2020, 02:24 PM

    I REALLY don't care for this whole "Hyperreal" thing. I'm sorry, but I like to actually see the poseability joints. Call me weird, idec.

  7. User897's Avatar User897 says

    07-15-2020, 03:38 PM

    NO THANKS.

    I have seen and heard several warnings about the rubber already degrading, losing shape, cracking, etc. Besides, Hasbro just CANNOT get a good Luke likeness, at any scale.

    Save your $80, folks. Seriously.

  8. ludovicotek's Avatar ludovicotek says

    07-15-2020, 04:54 PM

    Bruh, I can't believe that cover image is a photo you took. You're either a wizard or a demon.

  9. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    07-15-2020, 05:23 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ludovicotek View Post
    Bruh, I can't believe that cover image is a photo you took. You're either a wizard or a demon.
    Lol, I'll take Wizard I think. Thanks!

    Here is a pre effects zoom in, brightened a bit, to show it is actually the toys hehe.

  10. ludovicotek's Avatar ludovicotek says

    07-15-2020, 07:04 PM

    ^ Ok ok. I believe it. Really impressive

  11. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    07-15-2020, 07:10 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ludovicotek View Post
    ^ Ok ok. I believe it. Really impressive
    Thanks! But, you missed the layup man...

  12. ludovicotek's Avatar ludovicotek says

    07-15-2020, 07:52 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Tony_Bacala View Post
    Thanks! But, you missed the layup man...

    Damn

  13. Wonderful Toys's Avatar Wonderful Toys says

    07-15-2020, 10:08 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by User897 View Post
    NO THANKS.

    I have seen and heard several warnings about the rubber already degrading, losing shape, cracking, etc. Besides, Hasbro just CANNOT get a good Luke likeness, at any scale.

    Save your $80, folks. Seriously.
    You sound like you're never going to be happy with anything short of Hot Toys, because IMO, the last few Black Series Lukes have a nearly perfect likeness.

  14. Dormamu has no avatar! Dormamu says

    07-16-2020, 10:45 AM

    Tony your shots are again awesome.

    I kind of feel just like Old Ben would say he looks good 'from a certain point of view'.

    Because at times, it's great. In others, the clothing just looks gummy and sucks up the light in a way that is unflattering. It's hard with a color like off beige. With Vader, black is so much easier to just have and look at. And then there are the pov where the face looks good or just right, and there are others where he looks like he's going down to Fraggle Rock.

    Great review and a possible if he comes down in cost over time.

  15. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    07-16-2020, 12:12 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dormamu View Post
    Tony your shots are again awesome.

    I kind of feel just like Old Ben would say he looks good 'from a certain point of view'.

    Because at times, it's great. In others, the clothing just looks gummy and sucks up the light in a way that is unflattering. It's hard with a color like off beige. With Vader, black is so much easier to just have and look at. And then there are the pov where the face looks good or just right, and there are others where he looks like he's going down to Fraggle Rock.

    Great review and a possible if he comes down in cost over time.
    Agreed. Especially "a certain point of view". All, and the face sculpt. From certain angles, perfect. Others, way off. Dunno how that happens, but it does, and does here.

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