Originally Posted by MidoGreen (Post 109994)

SaGoZo was the form that made me want to get the S.I.C OOO. Out of those initial concept art, it was definitely the best.

Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP (Post 109853)

These guys are friggin' awesome. They're almost perfect. Unlike most toys of this level, which is to say high-end Bandai Japan stuff, there's no outright flaws that I've discovered. Usually I find some joints work against eachother, like in my Figuarts Cyclone Joker where his inner shoulder joint is loose but his actual shoulder joint is rock solid, everything here has the perfect tolerance. Nothing's too tight or too loose. (I, of course, had to remedy Skull's hat. But applying the same fix to it that I did the figurize gives me a rock solid Skull) They're solid, I love the aesthetic, quality's top notch and the paint work is to do for. I mean, I didn't think I'd ever hate them, but I wasn't prepared to be smitten. I thought they'd be pretty display pieces at best. These are more solid than most of my actual toys. I accidentally dropped FangJoker from chest level on a carpeted floor and while he exploded into a billion pieces (ala form swap) not a thing was damaged. Not even his crest. In fact it just demonstarted, yet again, how tolerant but not super stiff part swapping and joints are.

I also finished OOOs today, which was awesome since I had Tajador in front of me the whole time. Now I want to get Tatoba and I'm saving my pennies for Putotyra. Though I heard Tatoba's not that great? Aesthetically I can't say I'm super fond of the head. I think it takes liberties that don't work with the Tatoba helmet design (the small eyes, mainly. Everything else looks awesome) but I can look past that. But I heard he has some QC issues, but never saw anyone mention details? (I also hear the SH Figuart has issues too. Poor Tatoba can't catch a break)

I mean, if all SICs are like these three, I can't understand why the line isn't at Figuarts-level popularity yet. Though I guess the aethetics aren't everyone's thing. (and even if they are, I'm sure peopel prioritize show-accuracy over the artistic redesigns) This needs more releases, too. And not all exclusives. (Gatkiriba, Shauta)

Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu (Post 110292)

Well I thought about picking up that set, I love the sculpts, but the hips being hindered are a deal breaker for me. I saw 1 video review and while they looked cool, I decided I might like the Figuarts more.

However, I'm tempted each time I see pics. The only SIC I have is ZX. I love the sculpt but find that it's somewhat fiddly, I also hate how hindered the hips are on it too.

Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP (Post 110295)

After having these guys (FangJoker/Skull) for two days, I can say for sure: the hips are not hindered.

I'll make sure to take more pics next time I have my camera out to illustrate, but the soft pieces around the hips are only stiff for about a few poses before the gradually loosen up. They can sit, crouch, run, all that good stuff. You just have to make sure the rubber bits slip over the legs. (Otherwise the rubber can push the legs off their pegs) They're not as clear as Tajador, but short of sidesplits can do everything you'd expect. It's just a matter of loosening the rubber pieces up gradually and making sure to not leave them in poses that really bend the rubber. (since it can stay bent, BUT you can always bend it back) I can deffinately see why people would think they are, because they're deffinately resisteance, but the rubber's a shifty eyed guy before a poker champ. He'll fold soon enough.

Again, these are some of the most, if not the most, solid and well-crafted action figures I own. I can't think of anything I'd expect them to do that they don't.

Originally Posted by ryan (Post 110607)

I should join here with the addition that the Den-O SICs are even a bit better than the W SICs.
And several of the Den-O sets are dirt cheap. They're a little bit more poseable and less likely to fall to pieces (since they don't have to be disassembled for their form change) than the W figures.

Of the many I have (Kuuga, Kabuto, Den-O, W, & Kiva), overall the Den-O line is the best. But, Skull is really the single best SIC I own.