Finally back from my Hong Kong / Japan trip. Here's some pics of my Starkiller I got in HK.
I think the regular release version is likely not to have the blood on his left arm and right shoulder.
The Stormtroopers are similar to the regular ones. Major differences are just the shade of paint on his helmet as well as the chest armor is not glued down. The blasters are more the OTC ones that don't have the flashlight. The one without the pauldron is the one from the box set.
Figure has no thigh swivel, but the ball joint hip now rotates out so it looks more realistic than having a thigh cut.