[Shin Densetsu]

Well the appeal to me for SH Figuarts is that unlike other lines like Revoltech and such, Figuarts ditches PVC for a harder plastic. Sure PVC is still used for parts that need it, but for the most part, Figuarts have ABS, some POM and sometimes diecast metal for stability.

As a collector I've grown to prefer harder plastic as PVC tends to warp, lends itself to stuck joints and various other quality control problems. YMMV though, if you're used to American figures Figuarts might seem like a huge breath of well needed fresh air. There's a lot of innovation that Bandai has used in Figuarts that American companies may not utilize for years to come. This is mainly due to target market, toys in Japan can be catered to adults moreso due to the comparatively lower birth rate, whereas in the US, kids are still the target market by far.

If you're used to Japanese action figures, Figuarts might not be as impressive. It really all depends. As for myself, I would rather have a Figuarts figure than a Revoltech, Figma, or even a Play Arts Kai figure. I can see why companies like Bandai use PVC for SIC, and why Square Enix uses it for PAK, it's a cheaper material and since it's soft, it lends itself well to intricate details and paint apps with a lot of depth. However it is more prone to quality control problems and frankly these figures aren't getting any cheaper meanwhile the qc problems tend to increase.

With a Figuarts, they aren't problem free either, but since PVC is not the primary plastic used for construction, I worry less.