Bandai Hobby Star Wars Character Line First Order Stormtrooper "Star Wars" 1/12, White, Model Number: BAN203217

These are extremely detailed and look so much better when finished than any toy figure you can buy. I used no glue and no paint on mine. Though if you're going to use the blaster it will need some white paint as it is solid black. The instructions are super easy to follow even though there's no English on them. Bandai is top notch.

i bought this for my boyfriend. all i knew was he liked those white things that i didn’t even know the name for - and there i go! buying him the coolest one i found. he loves it! he seemed pretty pleased building it and it sits in his room now. awesome product for a good price concerning size and looks! :)

Like all Bandai kits this one was remarkably accurate, relatively easy to assemble and incredibly well produced since it's a snap together model and the pieces all fit perfectly.

I decided I wanted this kit the last time I watched The Force Awakens, saw Finn's trooper buddy get gunned down by Poe Dameron... re-watch the scene if that's a surprise!... and smear those now-iconic blood streaks onto Finn's helmet. Since I'm well aware of the high quality of Bandai's model kits from my experience building Gundams, I figured that this one would make for a good project. Happily, I was right.Bandai's attention to detail when designing kits is on full display here. The high-gloss white plastic nicely replicates the sheen of a stormtrooper's "plastoid" armor. Subtle detail like the clasps for holding pieces of the armor together, the ribbing on the body glove (unique to the First Order version of the stormtrooper), and knobs on the rifle's scope are all to be found. Instructions, though written in Japanese, are clear, and the build is quick and easy. You get some options: there are open hands, fists, and hands with trigger fingers. You can build the blaster rifle in its standard configuration or with extended stock attached. Fans of "TR-8R" from the movie will love the inclusion of the stun baton and riot shield. Curiously absent is an officer's pauldron, a single piece that could have added a dash of color to a straight out of the box build.Such a build will give you an impressive, ready-for-action soldier, but if you want screen-accuracy, get ready for some detail painting. All the hands and weapons are molded in solid black, but should have a good amount of white highlights on them. Painting white over black was a bit of a pain, but doable with a few coats of craft acrylics. Every area that needs paint is bordered by recessed lines on the parts.Finn had a bit of trouble standing on his own, but his foot fits firmly into the included base, which took care of the problem. Articulation is great, offering more options for posing than an action figure would, but there's a catch. Flex the arms or legs too much and you'll clearly see that there's no actual arms or legs under the armor! This was a little disappointing, as I originally wanted to pose Finn with his hands grasping his helmet, as if he was about to take it off.Despite the gripes, building and personalizing this was relaxing and fun. I'll certainly be looking into more Bandai Star Wars kits, and since my Finn may want new trooper buddies... thanks, Poe... I'm glad to see that the cool new variants from Rogue One are on the way!

I greatly enjoyed building this and then posing him. Better articulation than the original trilogy Stormtrooper and feels more solidly constructed.* Word of advice, the blaster that attaches to his hip does not have the greatest connection and I nearly lost the blaster. Make sure it's well connected and don't jostle him once it's in place and everything will be golden.

I'm not crazy SW fan but i like this kind of toys, got 3 this troopers with Kylo and Phasma... the whole 1st Order Set

A great amount of fun. I burned thought this thing over the course of a few hours and couldn't stop. Never been a big model builder before - too many steps with glue, paint, etc. The fact this is just all snap together was really fun. Fit and finish and thought that went into the design is incredible. Will be getting more of these Bandai models.

This kit is easy to assemble and looks fantastic! I decided to make him Fin from The Force Awakens to add a bit more character.