[Locke]

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

The Black V2 has 5 sets of hands, while Kou has 4 hands total and one accessory, though.

The lack of special effects hurt it, but the simple effort they put into it is why I'm so forgiving (They even made his joints have the same muscle detailing the suit had, rather than make them pure black and have the cop out excuse they gave for Double's forms)

Yeah but Kou also got all his stuff, he was in like two episodes and all he had was that annoying sword.

You can't do Kotaro's multi-eye, his chop, his punch, his kick. But you CAN put him in a show realistic nazi salute, so I guess he gets a free ride or some shit.

[Matrixbeast]

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Originally Posted by Locke

Yeah but Kou also got all his stuff, he was in like two episodes and all he had was that annoying sword.

You can't do Kotaro's multi-eye, his chop, his punch, his kick. But you CAN put him in a show realistic nazi salute, so I guess he gets a free ride or some shit.

Isn't that like complaining that you can't do the Zyuranger's pose because they don't include a giant coin backdrop?

[ZeoRangerV]

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

Isn't that like complaining that you can't do the Zyuranger's pose because they don't include a giant coin backdrop?

The Hurricane Red backing card had print on it, no Figuart has an excuse any more!

[Locke]

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

Isn't that like complaining that you can't do the Zyuranger's pose because they don't include a giant coin backdrop?

Considering the SHEER accessory count with the Zyuranger figuarts, you know how obtuse that argument is, even if it was a joke.

It's the principle for me, moreso than the individual. It's kinda like how the Beast SHF got all of his mantels released in a separate set, yet they are both full figuarts prices - so its basically about 7,000 yen for a complete Beast with after market prices. Yet Wizard comes with every conceivable accessory for no extra cost.

[Matrixbeast]

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Originally Posted by Locke

Considering the SHEER accessory count with the Zyuranger figuarts, you know how obtuse that argument is, even if it was a joke.

It's the principle for me, moreso than the individual. It's kinda like how the Beast SHF got all of his mantels released in a separate set, yet they are both full figuarts prices - so its basically about 7,000 yen for a complete Beast with after market prices. Yet Wizard comes with every conceivable accessory for no extra cost.

The point wasn't specifically tailored towards the Zyurangers, just the first team that came to mind.

Does it suck that the pure fist fighter didn't get any accessories beyond more fists? Yeah, it does. It doesn't necessitate being considered "Worst of 2013" just because people like him more than Kibaranger.

If they released a "KR Black Effect Set" for full Figuart price, then yeah, I'd be in full agreement over how bullshit it is, but the mantles are integral to Beast's design (Not even getting into how terribly handled the mantles were. A plastic shell that splits 3 ways? Ugh...). A clear piece of plastic that looks like an explosion is more of a commodity for Black, not a vital piece.

[Locke]

Well this is our personal worsts, right? So for me it would be Black V2, Mango Arms and Flame Style. I know all the shittiness about the Kyoryuger robo and stuff like that, but I haven't bought one - and never will - so I cannot comment. But seeing so much distaste for Kou seemed oddly imbalanced to me since no one brought Black up.

But yeah, the pure shittiness of how they handled Beast and how the Mantles turned out, meant I never bought him despite him shaping up to be a better protagonist than Haruto in the shows climax.

[Matrixbeast]

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Originally Posted by Locke

Well this is our personal worsts, right? So for me it would be Black V2, Mango Arms and Flame Style. I know all the shittiness about the Kyoryuger robo and stuff like that, but I haven't bought one - and never will - so I cannot comment. But seeing so much distaste for Kou seemed oddly imbalanced to me since no one brought Black up.

Fair enough.

[Brainchild]

Arms Change 01 is easily my toy of the year. It blew out of the gates as one of the most creative, fun and unique toys to come out of the Kamen Rider franchise in recent years. It built upon the sturdiness of the Kamen Rider value lines, covered all of its bases as an articulated action figure, and pulled off the gimmick with aplomb. The little touches (the swords connecting, the interchangeable visors) really made the package feel complete, and showed just how fun toys can be.

I think my worst vote, like many others', goes to the first release of SH Figuarts Wizard Flame Style. The oddly proportioned body and its being the mother of all QC issues really stopped me from enjoying the toy. Almost everything about the figure was frustrating to work with, from changing the skirts to just posing it. It had some pluses, like the included Tamashii Stage and the beautiful packaging, but those weren't enough to save it.
I'd give my vote to NECA Striker Eureka if I'd actually had a firsthand experience with it and weren't just going on hearsay.

[conundrum]

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Originally Posted by Brainchild

I'd give my vote to NECA Striker Eureka if I'd actually had a firsthand experience with it and weren't just going on hearsay.

Yeah, I think my vote will have to go to Strike Eureka. Mine came with mismatched arm blades and trying to gently pose it resulted in the left arm snapping off at the shoulder.

No hearsay here, that figure is downright terrible. It's the only figure I purchased this year that I would consider among 'the worst'.

[SideswipePrime]

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Originally Posted by Locke

You may as well just buy the WAP version, from all regards it's a perfectly solid figure and whatever detail or accuracy you may lose, you gain in knowing that the figure isn't held together by frayed string.

Yeah, I just hope they aren't too crazy on the aftermarket.