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Darth Vader 1/6 scale figure from Hot Toys unboxing 0
Our first official unboxing of a Hot Toys 1/6 scale figure had to be none other than Lord Vader himself. This collectable figure is based on Darth Vader from Star Wars Ep 4: A New Hope and the likeness is movie-accurate. As with all Hot Toys figures, Vader comes packed in a stunning box with a photographic cardboard insert included. Once you remove the beautiful piece of art you will find Darth Vader and accessories packed snugly and safely away under moulded plastic. Everything about Hot Toys is top notch and the packaging is just as good as you would expect.
Once the top layer of plastic was removed we couldn't say much more other than wow. What was revealed was truly impressive. The detail on the helmet alone is mind blowing and then there is the finely crafted fabric. Vader's cape is made from quality and heavy material. This figure comes packed along with several different hands to choose from, lightsaber and separate lightsaber hilt, plus an Interrogation Droid with its own stand in addition to the figures stand and name plate.
This figure features a light up function in both his lightsaber and belt accessories. In order to use the lightsaber LED you have to switch the right arm and install the included batteries. This is a bit fiddly and it took us a while to get it done, but it was worth the effort as Vader's red lightsaber looks terrific lit up.
An Interrogation Droid is also included with this collectable figure. The Droid has its own stand and all you need to do is fit the included Droid parts to the body. There is also a separate stand for the Droid so it can either be displayed on the same stand as Darth Vader or beside it on its own stand.
So after it was all set up to our satisfaction there was only one thing left to try out, the remote control voice activation! Darth comes with his iconic breathing sound and a few different phrases installed. There is an included Star Wars stand which doubles as a remote control. One click and Vader will breath or say a phrase! Check out the videos on our Facebook page for examples.
The Darth Vader is a serious figure and one that the high end collector would be proud to own. It is simply... "Impressive, most impressive."
Get yours here.
Retail Store Opening 0
We are excited to announce that our first ever retail store/collection point will be open in Adelaide from this Saturday the 16th of July 2016. Hero Stash is predominately an online store, but we would like to offer local customers the option to pick up their orders and avoid a shipping charge. We aim to also establish ourselves as a store that will help local collectors get what they are looking for at better than retail prices. Come in and tell us what you collect and what you want and we will do everything in our power to get it for you. All our prices are always cheaper than RRP (Regular Retail Price), even if just slightly.
In preparation for our opening we engaged a local Adelaide artist to airbrush some of our favourite Marvel and Star Wars characters for our new shop signage. She did an amazing job and I am sure you will agree that it is quite a nice sight to see while traveling down Hampstead Road. Since the sign went up last week we have often found ourselves standing out the front just to marvel at the artwork.
Our shop is located at 2/79 Hampstead Rd, Manningham, South Australia. To start with we will be open on Saturdays from 10am-12pm (usually longer) as a set time for collections and walk-ins. In addition to that time we will be open sporadically throughout the week plus you can make an appointment for a convenient time to pick up your order.
We are a small, local business and we are very passionate about all things collectable. Hero Stash was established to help the local collector community get what they want quickly, easily and at fair prices. Come in and say hi. See you on Saturday!
Hot Toys now in stock 0
At Hero Stash, we aim to stock high end collectables for the true collectors out there. We specialise in statues and figures and have been mainly stocking Kotobukiya statues until now. Although we love the Kotobukiya range and will still be stocking them in a major way we have now started to add Hot Toys 1:6 scale figures to our product list.
The Hot Toys 1:6 scale figures are for the dedicated collector out there, with the prices being in the several hundred dollar range for most figures. These are highly detailed figures/statues which are based on characters and personalities from pop culture films and TV shows. Hot Toys figures capture the likeness of each character to perfection and each figure is an impressive piece of art.
Not only are they of fine quality and craftsmanship, but most sets come with various body parts and props so that they can be displayed in different ways. They also have varying degrees of articulation to add to the variations of display. At 1:6 scale they also stand around 30cm tall making them a commanding display piece. Like us at Hero Stash, most people simply awe at the quality of geeky coolness of the figures.
In addition to the 1:6 scale figures we will also be stocking some of the Hot Toys Artist Mix range. These are a collaboration with different artists and designs to re-imagine movie characters in a special art form with unique style. Hero Stash has the Ant-Man Artist Mix 3 piece set in stock now. This is a set of 3 Ant-Man bobble heads with an exclusive black-out version only included in this 3 piece set.
Hot Toys are for the dedicated collectors out there. We want to supply you with the best. If there are any Hot Toys products that you are looking for that we do not have in stock, please let us know and we will do our best to get it for you. We love Hot Toys!
We now have 5 different Hot Toys lines in stock currently with many more on the way. Look out for Deadpool in July/August!
Vinyl Idolz - New product line 1
From the company who brought you the iconic Pop! figures comes a line of 8" vinyl figures named Vinyl Idolz. As collectors ourselves we believe Funko is an awesome brand and we love almost everything they produce! We stock a variety of their home wares, T-Shirts, Mystery Mini figures, Wacky Wobblers and Fabrikations. We won't stop there and we have now started to stock the Vinyl Idolz product line.
A few days ago we received our first order of 9 different characters in the Vinyl Idolz series with more to come soon. These figures are for the true collector and are of the typical Funko high quality standard and design.
They are presented in a stylish box with a clear plastic front so the figure can easily be seen. Since the box looks so good it feels wrong to remove the figure! As with most collectors, we find it hard to actually take the figures out of their magnificent display. Each box features the characters name and unique Vinyl Idolz series number on the front along with the logo of the brand the character is known from. On the back there is the same information along with a Polaroid style photo of the figure and a interesting description of the character.
One of the coolest things about the Vinyl Idolz series is that there are lots of characters which have a kult following, but are not so common to find merchandise or figures about. Our favourite so far has to be The Dude from The Big Lebowski. What a great movie and an even better character. We have also bought in 3 characters from arguably the best TV show ever, Seinfeld. Strong mention goes to the Back to the Future Vinyl Idolz and who doesn't love the main man of Marvel himself, Mr. Stan Lee!
We love these figures and will be stocking a lot more as they come available. Stay tuned for more Vinyl Idolz.
You can buy them here.
Star Wars Darth Vader Return of Anakin Skywalker ArtFX+ Statue unboxing 1
Once we received the shipment containing this Darth Vader statue there was no way we weren't going to open it and keep it as a display model. Kotobukiya have modelled this statue based on Darth Vader's appearance in Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back. It even has interchangeable heads, one with the iconic Vader helmet on and one unmasked in his full gruesome glory.
The box is a beautiful collectors piece by itself with classy imagery and design. Have a look for yourself.
As mentioned this statue comes with interchangeable heads, but it also includes a few different arms for display in multiple stances. All the parts are delivered safe and secure in the double moulded plastic packaging. There are magnets included in Vader's feet so he can stand easily on the included base.
The Darth Vader statue is crafted in 1/10 scale and stands about 19cm tall. We chose to present his stance with both hands on the lightsaber and holding it upwards. You can also have him holding it sideways and one arm extended with his hand clutched using the force on his victim. We will most likely change his stance every few months in our display cabinet.
This is simply a must have for all Star Wars collectors. A timeless piece which is always a joy to gaze upon.
Buy the Darth Vader statue here.
Captain America Marvel Now ArtFX+ Statue unboxing 0
A few days ago we received our new line of Avengers Marvel Now statues from Kotobukiya. So far we are stocking Hawkeye, Thor, and Captain America. For this unboxing review we have chosen the Captain America statue.
All of the boxes in this Marvel Now range feature some awesome imagery and artwork of each character and the Avengers. There is a detailed product description including details about the artist who designed the statue. Here are some photos of the Captain America box.
As we have come to expect with the Kotobukiya ArtFX+ statues, the statue is packed securely in moulded plastic to ensure no damage during transport. If you are a collector who will not want to remove the statue from the box and hold on to it for a few years then you can rest assured that the statue is stored secure in top quality packaging. There are not very many pieces to assemble at all, four to be exact.
All you have to do is snap the pieces together and the statue is ready for display. Captain America has built in magnets in his feet so when he is displayed on the included stand he does not fall over. The statue is in 1/10 scale which is about 19cm so it is one of the smaller statue ranges, but it is quite striking. The likeness of the suit and face are excellent and the colours of his shield and suit are vibrant and appealing. This is another top quality statue from Kotobukiya and is one for the collectors.
We have Captain America displayed next to our Avengers: Age of Ultron Hulk ArtFX+ Statue. What do you think?
