Hot Toys Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark DX05 Unboxing & Review 

One of my childhood heroes has always been Indiana Jones

I got this figure in 2012, I never thought his headsculpt was bad, and when I put on “Raiders” to do my posing with the base & idol, really looks spot on. Some people don’t like the PERS eyeballs, but I think it’s cool.

I think the face looks good, he looks tired and of course younger. The pants don’t look to bad either, they are quite baggy in the movie, especially around the ankle area. Nice, comprehensive review as usual. 👍

Hi. I love the video! One minor thing is that the pistol is a browning hi-power and not a 1911. They look very similar though so it is a common mistake

I love this figure. I actually traded a vehicle for scrap and used the money to get him. I knew then I was serious about collecting 😆 I have some of the same flaking happening on the jacket but luckily it's under the arm and not too noticeable so I can still get some great poses out of him. Loving these retro reviews!

I remember watching Sean Long’s Review on this figure when i was younger

So glad you were able to finally see the original Indiana Jones! I remember back in the day when the only Harrison ford figure you could find was the Kenner Han Solo 12" and the Kenner Indiana Jones 12". I had both. Interesting fact, Han had blue eyes and Indy had brownish. Indy also had this hideous felt version of his fedora. I recently found (didn't realize I still had them) the Sideshow Medicom Indiana Jones and the Holy Grail Indy and Henry Jones figures. It is amazing that so many companies have trouble doing an accurate Harrison Ford head sculpt.

Got this figure when it came out and it’s really good. The headsculpt was was never totally right, but the whole package was great. Honestly, this was a figure that didn’t need PERS and I think it contributes to the face looking just a little off

I think the sideshow’s eyes and chin are better. But I think Harrison’s iconic crooked nose is better in the Hot Toys one!

I bought the Sideshow Temple of Doom figure, and bought all the DX05 Accessories. I also put a Jacket on my Temple of Doom figure which makes my Sideshow Indy kick @$$. I always defended Sideshow Indy when he was getting bad reviews. I 100% agree the Sideshow Indy head sculpt looks waaay more like Harrison Ford, then the DX05 head sculpt. Awesome review as always.

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Thanks so much for this video Justin! I've always been on the fence about this one so video, turning the figure and seeing how the light reveals the sculpt really helps so much over just still shots. I'm fine with the pants because they're accurate to that slightly baggy 30s style that yes he does have in the film. But the eyes!! Yep one thing I always do whether figures or say cg in movies is cover the eyes. You can tell if everything else is great (for me this edges out the SS/ToD one) instantly. But eyes in both those cases are easily the most important thing when it comes to being truly convincing. And Harrison Ford is infamous for having a really really hard eye colour to nail down. it's been a thing forever. For me the HT fig looks like they've given him dark brown eyes, and the video didn't actually clear that up a whole lot (tighter closeups please!). He doesn't have dark brown eyes! Part of that too is as you said the recessed eyes problem which will exacerbate it. That issue was common with the oldest HT figs and one thing that always gave me pause. Seemed like a manufacturing thing, and not just pers, because that got better too. But once they licked it the figs took a leap in terms of convincing sense of reality. I agree with VHS needs a rerelease! (even if it's not affected despite not being there in the old videos your DJ/JB announcer manner makes me a bit crazy, but maybe it's just me - and obviously a few others - but I love the videos, thanks again)

I wasn't collecting when this was issued - $250 USD on Sideshow! - and missed the Sideshow TOD Indy so I was really looking forward to a comparison, thanks for that, Justin. I'd love HT to tackle Last Crusade Indy in the near future.

You're spot on. Having owned both these figures I can say without doubt the Sideshow head is a better likeness to Harrison Ford. It is mainly the eyes that lets the HT one down.

I bought him recently on Ebay. I actually really like the headsculpt. Cant wait until he arrives :D

For a second I was like how does that box look that old 😂

My mum made me a custom 1/6 Indy back in 82' using my Roger Moore Moonraker as the body and head sculpt.Fast forward 37 years and I picked this set up. I really love this as it goes-yes you need to play with the eyes otherwise its a wee Thunderbirds puppet-ish, but as a package its a stunner. If you don't know where Indy's look came from, check out Milt Caniff's Steve Canyon comic strip from the 40's(and while your at it go watch 'Spy Smasher' on RU-vid to see how influential this classic 40's serial was on Raiders and Temple of Doom) Thanks Justin, another sublime distraction from this 1/1 scale world.

UGH! One of my grails that I would LOVE to get one day! I will say i am surprised at how well his jacket looks for such an aged figure!

Oof I almost had to unsubscribe when you said you never saw the film... haha but sounds like you remedied that! Also, I believe the first pistol is a Browning Hi-Power rather than a 1911, but they do look quite similar. Great video, now I will have to resist the urge to track one of these down for myself.

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Awesome figure. Love Indy I didn't know they had a 6 scale figure of Indy. I have to get him. Great review like always love your videos and content keep up the great work thank you.

This fig came with so many cool accessories. Still one of HT's best figures imo.

Great video, love your channel

WAY back when this figure first came out, everyone figured out that hot toys basically HAD applied some sort of guyliner. If you carefully removed the guyliner, it automatically improved the look. I did on mine.

“Hello Peter.” I mean “Throw me the idol I throw you the whip!”

Hot toys harrison has a stoic look because the eyes look dead and gives out a animatronic feel to the figure.The sideshows face looks better i think but the eyes look bad kinda like keep deer head that's been to the taxidermist lol.Great review im glad you got him i need a indi in my collection this is my favorite one.

Uncharted and indiana jones two of my favorites

Great video. The wearing on the jacket adds to the effect

That's an amazing figure. I would have bought it just for the accessories alone 😀

When this came out I remember being incredibly disappointed with the likeness. IMO I thought you really have to squint hard to see anything of Indy in there, so despite being a big Raiders fan I never got him. I snagged a few of the accessories (the base and the idle) from eBay but that was it. Despite the crap body I'm quite happy with my Sideshow one. Still waiting for the ultimate Indy.

Very cool Figure! 👌🍻

Head sculpt is a bit off but this looks like an awesome fig! Now I have to watch all the movies again haha

Such a good franchise

The best likeness sculpt of Ford so far is the Dark Toys Rick Deckard (which is a great figure, in general, although I recommend using a different body for the clothes). IMO, nobody's done a better sculpt of Ford, it's just dead on. Some people are using it for Indy, as well, as with the hat on, the Deckard hair isn't an issue.

Awesome review mate😃

you can also swap the diamond plate to match the backdrop of the well of souls

That item is soooooo cool

Put the DX05 HAT on the Sideshow Indy. It fits perfectly. Just an fyi.

I also have them both the sideshow special edition with 2 sets of 3 stones (brown and glowing ones) also have the Henry Jones (sean connery) from sidshow them three around the diarama is awesomeness +10 The sideshow is very cool cause it has those whiplashes shirt on the back from temple of doom

Another one on my list

Massive Holy grail. Really hope hot toys remake this or better.... Do a last crusade.

Nice review. Too bad you couldn't get the gunbelt on-- I'm going to have to pull mine out and see if it's deteriorated as well. You missed a detail on the display base. If you choose the "Well of Souls" backdrop, the cardboard insert on the base itself can be flipped over with sandy detail to match. And if die-cast accessories and real leather materials are a plus for you, I highly recommend hunting down the 1999 Toys McCoy version. Despite its age and desirability it's still selling at reasonable prices on ebay. The body is nothing special, but the head sculpt is simple and effective.

Super vidéo 👍Thank you

I'll be keeping my eyes on the Fun Toys model.

I really hope they make a new version with a better head sculpt when Indiana Jones 5 comes out next year. The customs sculpts I see on IG are so much better.

The isle looks good

I actually prefer the Sideshow version but with the Hot Toys jacket.

Big fan

Justin , you should make a "for me personally" merch because you say that a lot

Amazing vid bro 👍👍👍👍👍👍

YES, this iconic figure needs an update immediately! Wanted to buy this figure so badly, but could not justify it because the Harrison Ford likeness was so off and the clothes looked too "clean". No PERS this time, HOT TOYS... just give us two heads!

Beautiful figure my childhood movie.. everything is cool except the jacket

Sideshow one has a Pedro pascal feel. It has more life to it,but I think the raiders version looks more like him

I have the original sideshow version and this one and I think this one is way better. The head is more serious. I have the Tanis playset but it's so big I never took it out of the box.

Hey Justin i just got this figure a week back and my strap on the satchel is holding up ok but i would love to get that leather strap to replace it. Do you know where the seller might’ve gotten the replacement or if it was a strap the previous owner made themselves?

Hot Toys definitely did the Fedora's bent down shape more justice than Sideshow.

It's about time HT makes a 2.0

You're unboxing my Red Dead Online character 🤠

This figure looks sweet I’d kill for it

Nice one.

I bought this when it first come out. It is a brilliant. I was disappointed with the 2nd Sideshow version from 2nd film.

7:17 Firearm number 1 appears to look more like browning high power not 1911. I know they do look similar

no way, a classic

Im a indiana jones fan!!!

I love the movie 🍿🍿🎥🎥

The aging if the holster and jacket I would pass down as "battle worn" so for me it would pass and be left alone

I don't know if Hot Toys still has the license to Indy but it'd be awesome if they had another go. Current Hot Toys would do a fantastic job. This head sculpt actually reminds me a little of Bradley Cooper.

I really want this, how much does it cost, and where can I get it

Any chance you will be reviewing the new present toys indiana Jones and present toys Marty mcfly in the near future?

The pistol is NOT a 1911. It's a Browning Hi-Power!

Can the 1911 pistol fit in the holster?

Omg this Indiana Jones figure is incredibly detailed. I have the original 12inch action figure lI didn't like the felt material of his fedora. But this one is the best looking. 🙄

It looks like a custom made figure. Hot Toys should make a revised version.

at a distance the headsculpt looks good, so its good far aways but far away from good.

I don’t think it’s that bad on the Hot Toys. Considering it’s age it’s pretty good. I do agree the sideshow wins here but still not bad

Does the zipper on the jacket work?

Did anyone else think the the Sideshow Head looked almost like Chris Pratt

Hi sir Justin may I ask where did you get this? I'm from asia, another question do you have recommendatios where to find old dx05 hot toy? Thank you❤️💯 Ps. Hope within asia

I hope they made trilogy version with different acessories from raiders to last crusade Then make crystal skull and dial of destiny seperate

This isn't a 1911. It's Browning Hi-Power.

Bro, plz unbox Iron Patriot Mark2

Still my favorite DX figure...even over Batman & Luke Skywalker.

I don't know why people get mad when the face doesn't look like the actor, I think that it should look like the character and when I look at this figure I instantly know who it is (Indiana jones of course)

Does ANYONE know if there was a Blade figure done like this ?

i think the shirt and pants are just a bit too close in color and the hat looks like you put it on the normal hairpiece and not the one made for it (it sits really high up)

Will you be reviewing the TROS Kylo Ren? Thanks

Junior , Indiana actually a pet name lol

no one seems to remember that indiana jones wore gloves in raiders!

I actually have this figure, and as soon as I opened him up, the leather gun holster and bag strap instantly flaked off and disintegrated, the coat flaked off leather at every seam, and his leg is floppy. Huge disappointment! I had to do some customizing, anyway this is my warning to anyone who wants to pay a huge amount of money to get this guy... maybe I just got a lemon 😖

I don't know why, but the sideshow sculp looks something between Harrison Ford and Chris Pratt, am I the only one who sees that?

I would have done practically anything to get this doll in 1981

I think he uses rocks in the bag to replace the idol.

I hope HT do a 2.0 of Indy, he is too iconic to not do it

The revolver is an smith and wesson model.

the pistol is not a 1911, it is a Browning Hi power

We’re Did you get that toy

Never seen Raiders Of the Lost Ark? Wow.......

Anyone knows if toywonderland accept debit card as the payment method for the installment payment?

7:17 thats not a 1911, that's his secondary sidearm, the Browning HP! used in the Nepal bar fight scene! Learn your Indy lore!!!

Not to be annoying, but the "1911" is a FN Browning