[bluesparrow]

I have the Cammy figure and like her a lot. I have the Catwoman on preorder.

Generally though I've noticed the more anime-style figures are better than their "realistic" ones. The face on Uncharted Drake is a huge disappointment, and the pics that have been showing up of the Mass Effect figures are too, IMO.

They remind me a bit of those old Capcom SF vs SNK figures, that came out in Asia the same time as the SOTA ones. They were well sculpted, but the paint app decisions occasionally baffled me, they looked like they were coated with dirt. Basically just coated with an unappealing brown wash. Similarly hen Play Arts tries for realism, they don't really do it correctly with the sculpts, then overcompensate with the deco.

[Shin Densetsu]

Originally Posted by bluesparrow

I have the Cammy figure and like her a lot. I have the Catwoman on preorder.

Generally though I've noticed the more anime-style figures are better than their "realistic" ones. The face on Uncharted Drake is a huge disappointment, and the pics that have been showing up of the Mass Effect figures are too, IMO.

They remind me a bit of those old Capcom SF vs SNK figures, that came out in Asia the same time as the SOTA ones. They were well sculpted, but the paint app decisions occasionally baffled me, they looked like they were coated with dirt. Basically just coated with an unappealing brown wash. Similarly hen Play Arts tries for realism, they don't really do it correctly with the sculpts, then overcompensate with the deco.

I agree about the realistic faces not being as good as the anime faces. Especially with the upcoming Shepard. Man I wish he came with a helmet! Hell in the game I always have a helmet on Shepard. At least it would hide the face sculpt. For Garrus it's not as bad but for human faces, I think Square Enix can do better. Solid Snake and Batman weren't too bad.

Also badlander86 I got my Batman yesterday and yeah he is definitely shorter than Solid Snake. Solid Snake is at least 10"+, while Batman might be 8" or 9".

[OPTICS]

Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

Which qc issues have you encountered?

Well for the ones I have:

SF4 Cammy - Leg came disconnected, had to pop it in.
MG PW Snake - None
MGS Solid Snake - Neck easily pops off. I think his leg wasn't connected either upon opening.
Bleach Ichigo - Didn't come with an open hand for his sword.
Bleach Rukia - None
Halo: Reach Kat - None, unless you want to count that thing wire that can easily break.

I've heard of alot more from others though.

[Dr Kain]

Wow, it is a good thing I decided not to get the MGS figures. The only guy in the dealer's room selling them at my convention this weekend wants $100 for Solid Snake and was selling a ninja for $280.

[Shin Densetsu]

EDIT: jumped the gun, not MGS4, DAMN

New Metal Gear Rising Revengeance Play Arts Kai Raiden

[Dr Kain]

Yeah, they said it would be his crappy Revengeance costume months ago.

[Shin Densetsu]

Tekken Play Arts Kai Kazuya And Jun 1st Color Images
Batman Play Arts Kai Images From Tokyo Game Show 2012
Medal Of Honor Warfighter Play Arts Kai

[Shin Densetsu]

NYCC12 - Play Arts Kai Metal Gear Solid
NYCC12 - Play Arts Kai Cowboy Bebop, Halo, Kingdom Hearts
NYCC12 - Play Arts Kai Mass Effect
NYCC12 - Play Arts Kai Assorted Batman Figures

[Kiryu]

Revengeance Raiden:

http://www.gunjap.net/site/?p=101795

Dark Knight Returns Batman:

http://www.gunjap.net/site/?p=101785

Arkham City Robin:

http://www.gunjap.net/site/?p=101776


They seem to be getting better with the human face sculpts, Robin doesn't look quite as bad from what i can tell.

[ltjdavid]

I Have three currently:
Male Shepherd (Mass Effect 3)
Jorge (Halo: Reach)
Carter (Halo: Reach)
The shepherd is okay. I bought him directly from Square-Enix at NYCC and he came with a nice stand that holds him very well. The only problem I have with this figure is he has like this weird coppery sparkle wash over his skin. I can only assume they where trying to make him look like sweaty and dirty or something?

I don't know if you can see it in the pic otherwise he's nice worth the $60
Jorge and carter got packed up when i moved to NYC and they are staying packed up. The first Jorge I got had a broken foot at the ankle Amazon.com replaced it which was cool.