There was no other way for them on the toy. If they were connected the arms wouldn't move.

Then I'd be fine with them taking liberties with the toy design. Especially since my other big problem (how the orange part of his helmet only goes halfway) is also caused by it.

Woo! I cannot wait for this!

Was wondering when we were gonna see this thing. Looks good, can't wait to see the finished version.

..haha, can't believe I ended up on the Gaim bandwagon, so glad that the show has managed to deliver so far considering how low my hopes had sunk.

The armor looks removable to me. It might not me able to fold up into a nice little orange, but I think it'll be removable nonetheless. Which is kinda disappointing.

So glad they're using the new hip joints on these guys. :D

It's dissapointing BECAUSE it's removable?

How-wha-I-huh?

I think he's disappointed because it doesn't transform.
Which is kind of a moot point. When, WHEN did a Tamashii Nations product transform that cost'd less than 200 dollars?

Whether the armor is removable or not is not the selling point of this figure for me. It looks excellent regardless of that ability. I won't expect it's armor to transform anymore than I would have expected OOO figuarts to separate into 3 pieces to part swap, or W figures to split in half to change. If I want those things I can buy OCC or W Form Change. And in this case I can get the Arm Change figures if I want a fully transformable Gaim. If it can transform it'll be an added bonus, but I will own the orange samurai regardless.

He looks fantastic. Don't like how the shoulderpads jut out on the suit, don't like it here. The helmet is rad though, and the proportions are solid. Here's to him being taller than Wizard and Fourze were.