(GTP Toys) Space Walls 9pc Deluxe Set Review

In a nutshell,
Paint: 9/10
Articulation 0/10
Detailing 8/10
Scale 10/10
Fun Factor 8/10

In this review, we will take a look at the 9pc Deluxe set of Space Walls by GTP (Galactic Trading Post) Toys! It is quite obvious that these walls are meant to be for Star Wars figures; Hasbro Black Series figures to be precise. These walls serve as a diorama base off the the interior design of the Death Star from the original Star Wars trilogy, as most hardcore Star Wars fan would point out to you. I was hesitant to purchase these at first, due to the price, but after reading numerous reviews and seeing many beautiful toy photos taken using this diorama, I just had to give them a shot.

The Space Walls come in a box, which is also the box they deliver your diorama in. So for me, the box came in by mail a bit dirty and damaged, so keeping the box for storage/keepsake was out of the question. Slight bummer there. When you open the box you, you can see the 9 pieces arranged nicely inside, protected by foam pieces. The 9 pieces are (from left to right):

• LED (Light Emitting Display) panels x2
• MCS (Maintenance Control System) panels x3
• ORS (Oxygen Return System) panels x2
• OIS (Oxygen Intake System) panels x2

My ORS panel is upside-down; I apologize for that. Apart from the pieces, we get a set of instructions and a sheet of transparent panel fasteners. The instructions tells us how to "light up" the LED panels, while teasing us with upcoming products: the Death Star blast doors and control panel 2-packs (which includes door control decals).

Paint: 8/10
These diorama pieces are rather plain, so little paint is needed. The pieces are basically grey throughout, but at least there isn't any issues with the paint job I can pick out, so I give it a high rating. A bit too simple to really go wrong anywhere. Would be nice if we had small panels painted on the walls, like small buttons and switches of varying colors. That would have made the walls more interesting.


Articulation 0/10
N.A.

Detailing 8/10
When you look at each panel, they are nicely detailed. Nothing too fanciful, but close to the original Death Star Wars. Some may argue that the ORS and OIS panels are very similar, and feel that the designers were just being lazy. I like the designs, especially the LED one, but personally would not mind if a bit more details were added to differentiate the ORS and OIS panels more.

Scale 10/10
The scale is perfect. Really. For 6" Black Series figures at least, since it was what GTP Toys was aiming for. Other brands like S.H.Figuarts might scale well with the walls, depending on how much taller/shorter they are compared to the 6" Black Series.

Fun Factor 8/10
The fun factor is mainly for Star Wars toy collectors. If you want to use your Marvel Legends or DC Collectibles with these walls, I cannot promise you a world of fun. But if you love Star Wars, and want to recreate scenes on the Death Star (or create your own scenes), these walls will be fun to have. I especially like the LED panels, which you can put a light source behind to "illuminate" them! Really makes it feel like the interior of the Death Star. All you need is a black, reflective flooring and the set up is complete! With a total of 9 pieces, you can easily make various wall arrangements for different kind of scenarios.

One thing I would like to point out is the crosshatch design on the back of the panels (except for LED panels). It makes the panels feel more sturdy and less susceptible to indentation, while also preventing them from warping. At least I know that these walls will last for a long time.

Showering these space walls with praises, I do have 1 major gripe involving the balance of the pieces. You would need a really flat surface to stand them, and even then some pieces might topple. That frustrates me a little, but it is something that can easily be worked around. Also, I decided not to use the fasteners provided, as such stickers do not seem to be able to last long-term. Instead, I use binder clips, which I learnt from other reviews of these space walls, to secure the panels together and that works out just fine!

"Who turned out the lights?"

Would I recommend this set? Yes, but only if you are willing to spend on it. It cost me USD$95 for the walls and USD$25 for the shipping, totaling to an estimate of SGD$180 for me. Hefty sum for 9 pieces of wall. If I request for a commission for a diorama, the price would definitely reach close to this price, considering I would want accuracy and quality. So by topping up a bit, I can get plastic panels that are durable and accurate. Also, I barely have time to take photos, let alone make dioramas. And my diorama-making skills are at the beginners level, so I could not do such a beautiful diorama.

As a toy photographer and Star Wars (TFA) fan, I definitely think these walls are a worthy purchase. Interested in space walls but hoping for a cheaper option? GTP Toys have announced a 2-panel pack to be released in the near future, so you may want to get that. Definitely will be cheaper than a 9-panel pack, although I think shipping is the one that makes the price look so damn high!


Interested to buy the 9pc Deluxe Set? Click here! Limited stock, so don't wait too long!