Its kind of hard to compare the differences between two entirely different figures, It's an apt metaphor they are both figuarts, generations apart, except the original kabuto should go in the trash, not a museum. You can get the original for dirt cheap, but it doesn't hold up and will look really out of place next to anything but the other old riders people can't sell because an SS was released.

Thanks. I guess my question now, is, is the first one worth the $20 I paid for it?

If it was $20 shipped, sure. It's an okay figure and if you want Kabuto representation, there are a lot worse options. It honestly comes down to whether or not you have the desire, time, and money to hunt down the SS or if you're fine with the original.


Now, I understand someone attempted to edge in on my game. To them I have this to say:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C4RXUlxUcAAqMoc.jpg

Stay out of my territory.

I'm happy with it. I guess in the end that's what matters most.

https://68.media.tumblr.com/c509d977...dw9zo1_500.jpg

https://68.media.tumblr.com/59602ab5...dw9zo2_500.jpg

Tell me you didn't pay $100+ for that figure... and if you didn't tell me where to get one ;)

He's taken a dive in recent months, it's not unusual to find him for around 6500.

I got him for $60 flat XD

I am confused about the hate for earlier Figuarts. Ok, so the SS figures are arguably better. The earlier figures are still Figuarts which are loads better than anything Hasbro puts out.

So they may not be the hottest newest thing. They may not be as accurate as a SS. There's STILL plenty of figures they look great with, and they still outnumber the SS line. So, my "old" Kabuto fits in with the older figures. They outnumber the new figures three to one. Are you gonna hate on the older figures who don't yet have an SS, or may never get one?

It just doesn't make sense. The old Kabuto is a great figure. It might have been outclassed by the new one, but it still outclasses almost every other 6" figure on the market, EXCEPT the new one.