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Originally Posted by Barricade64

A bit of an informal poll here, is there anyone else other than me who likes/doesn't hate the TaToBa Figuarts? I'm always seeing people bringing it up as the worst or one of the worst examples of a Figuarts. Yes it has problems and it was the first Rider Figuarts to move away from diecast feet but it's not a bad toy.

I've been collecting figuarts from the very first "The Next" series..and I'll admit..the OOO series was a huge step down. I don't think they're horrible action figures..I think we were just spoiled with the earlier releases. No diecast feet (although I will admit...the plastic feet on Another Agito (a first I think?) didn't really bring down the figure that much)...warped plastic..uneven paint apps. Seems like they were either rushing or making a huge amount in very little time. I hope diecast feet make a permanent comeback. Now a days, getting diecast feet on a figuarts is like a treat. It used to be the norm.

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Originally Posted by NGW

Been fiddling around with Wizard a bit more. Funny enough outside of the day I got him in I really hadn't handled him all that much. I got him into a pose I really liked on his stand and just left him there.

Now that I've got him in hand some more and have posed him a bit, I really really do like him. His hip joint seems to have settled itself a touch, it's not as bad as it was, and *knock on wood* hasn't popped off on me again in a while. His belt is even behaving itself.

I've never really agreed with the complaints on his proportions. No they aren't perfect, but other than his feet being a bit big I honestly don't think he looks all that off, at least not to his detriment.

And just aesthetically the figure is beyond beautiful. That flat, matte black on his coat in contrast to the absolutely gorgeous red, and the use of transparent plastic with the shiny red underneath is just...my God the figure really is like a gem.

Also, anyone with Ryuki, just how bad are the loose ports that I have seen/heard about? Is it a common issue? Is it bad enough to be a real mark against the figure? Also kinda worried about Dragredder getting loose over time, or his whiskers breaking (ditto the ones on the strike vent).

THIS^^ I was completely blown away with Wizard's "Flat Black" finish...Gives the figure a "collector" feel to it. Almost like painted plastic as opposed to just plain plastic. I like this figuarts a lot.