S.H. Figuarts (Toku Related) Thread

xSkullheartx · 01-30-2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sentai Tamashii

I just got Kouga in today, he's a lot smaller than I was expecting, the limbs are more like the female rangers, feels more fragile. the waist is tiny, but I guess that's mainly the way the aesthetics of the show that they were working from. The hips are a bit loose on mine, will have to tighten them up a bit for deeper stances. Doesn't look right next to the Myth cloth figures.

Ty for the quick review.

SPLIT LIP · 01-30-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Den-O

Trust me when I say that W is not a shining example of the line. The more recent releases like Ryuki, Den-O Sword Form, Red Hawk etc give you a way better impression. For me at least the W releases were all pretty underwhelming.

But still, I don't see anything here that would make me go crazy for the line. I may get Den-O sword form since I plan of finishing the series shortly.

The only reason Cyclone Joker doesn't have me bouncing off the walls is because, well, with a suit as simple as CJ where he doesn't have any weapons or real acesories, the devil is in the detail. Really if it weren't for the crest being fucked up he'd be way, way better. Everything else is minor at most, wholey forgettable at least. It really just makes me want to tear that crest off and try to reattache it. And since he only cost about $35 to begin with, I can outright ignore all those other faults if I could fix the crest.

Starscreamer · 01-30-2013, 03:30 PM

If I'm looking for an over all good figure for the line...the Kabutos are all pretty much awesome. Amazing detail, sexy metallic finishes, joints in all the right places. They really show just what Figuarts are all about.

SPLIT LIP · 01-30-2013, 04:37 PM

I do like the look of Gatack.

NGW · 01-30-2013, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP

The only reason Cyclone Joker doesn't have me bouncing off the walls is because, well, with a suit as simple as CJ where he doesn't have any weapons or real acesories, the devil is in the detail.

That was the same issue I had with my first Figuart as well, except I got Black RX who is an incredibly simple design, being from the Showa era, but at least he came with the Revolcane so he had something to pose a bit with.

Fourze was my first Figuart to actually come with a couple of noteworthy accessories, but I always feel a bit troubled when trying to pose and fiddle around with him because I don't want to lose any of his astro switches, plus one of his arms (the right one, which is the one Rocket goes on sadly) is loose.

Scorpion was the first near perfect Figuart for me. She comes with a good number of accessories (well, her cloak and switch), joints are all mostly perfect (one of her arms is kinda tight and the shoulder pads are a touch loose), but the detail and paint work on the figure add some points.

Cyclone Joker hit everything just right for me. Got him in the middle of watching, and loving, the series. He comes with a good number of hands, even if switching them out is far far harder than any of my other figures, even counting Scorpion, and while I dislike how they connect I love the interchangeable scarfs. The paint work is fantastic, though I wish the Joker side was a touch more of a matte finish, I'll survive. Just a damned good figure.

SPLIT LIP · 01-30-2013, 08:14 PM

Damned good figure. That's a good description. He is a damn good figure. He's just not a perfect figure.

Though he's a bit closer now, as I modded the crest to sit at an angle back. But now he really does look like it's oversized, so I may rip it off again and sand it down and repaint it.

Dr Kain · 01-31-2013, 12:35 AM

Actually, I hate to say it, but I think the DekaRangers are my favorite ranger releases. I'm not sure what it is, as I'm not that big of a fan of the show, but the Figuarts for both Red and Blue are incredible.

Den-O · 01-31-2013, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

Actually, I hate to say it, but I think the DekaRangers are my favorite ranger releases. I'm not sure what it is, as I'm not that big of a fan of the show, but the Figuarts for both Red and Blue are incredible.

Blue is sooooo good. I love my Red but Blue is fantastic. Still trying to hunt down Green.

PkmnMstr · 01-31-2013, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

Actually, I hate to say it, but I think the DekaRangers are my favorite ranger releases. I'm not sure what it is, as I'm not that big of a fan of the show, but the Figuarts for both Red and Blue are incredible.

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Originally Posted by Den-O

Blue is sooooo good. I love my Red but Blue is fantastic. Still trying to hunt down Green.

I like the mold also. I skipped Red and Blue, I only have Green. Aside from a few teams(most of which haven't been made yet) I'm only buying Greens.

OPTICS · 01-31-2013, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PkmnMstr

I like the mold also. I skipped Red and Blue, I only have Green. Aside from a few teams(most of which haven't been made yet) I'm only buying Greens.

You're collecting all Greens, right? So is your current count 4: Gokai, Deka, Shinken, GataKiriBa?

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01-30-2013, 02:36 PM	#3431
xSkullheartx Charging Up! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Easton,Pennsylvania Posts: 2,463	Quote: Originally Posted by Sentai Tamashii I just got Kouga in today, he's a lot smaller than I was expecting, the limbs are more like the female rangers, feels more fragile. the waist is tiny, but I guess that's mainly the way the aesthetics of the show that they were working from. The hips are a bit loose on mine, will have to tighten them up a bit for deeper stances. Doesn't look right next to the Myth cloth figures. Ty for the quick review. __________________

01-30-2013, 03:30 PM	#3433
Starscreamer Rookie Reviewer! Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,933	If I'm looking for an over all good figure for the line...the Kabutos are all pretty much awesome. Amazing detail, sexy metallic finishes, joints in all the right places. They really show just what Figuarts are all about. __________________ latest review, Marvel Legends Ms. Marvel!! @truStarscreamer

01-30-2013, 07:16 PM	#3435
NGW The unKamen Rider Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,332	Quote: Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP The only reason Cyclone Joker doesn't have me bouncing off the walls is because, well, with a suit as simple as CJ where he doesn't have any weapons or real acesories, the devil is in the detail. That was the same issue I had with my first Figuart as well, except I got Black RX who is an incredibly simple design, being from the Showa era, but at least he came with the Revolcane so he had something to pose a bit with. Fourze was my first Figuart to actually come with a couple of noteworthy accessories, but I always feel a bit troubled when trying to pose and fiddle around with him because I don't want to lose any of his astro switches, plus one of his arms (the right one, which is the one Rocket goes on sadly) is loose. Scorpion was the first near perfect Figuart for me. She comes with a good number of accessories (well, her cloak and switch), joints are all mostly perfect (one of her arms is kinda tight and the shoulder pads are a touch loose), but the detail and paint work on the figure add some points. Cyclone Joker hit everything just right for me. Got him in the middle of watching, and loving, the series. He comes with a good number of hands, even if switching them out is far far harder than any of my other figures, even counting Scorpion, and while I dislike how they connect I love the interchangeable scarfs. The paint work is fantastic, though I wish the Joker side was a touch more of a matte finish, I'll survive. Just a damned good figure. __________________ Now Watching: Ex-Aid, Build Finished Watching: Fourze, W, Ryuki, Wizard, Hibiki, Faiz, Gaim

01-30-2013, 08:14 PM	#3436
SPLIT LIP I'm an agile cat. Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,032	Damned good figure. That's a good description. He is a damn good figure. He's just not a perfect figure. Though he's a bit closer now, as I modded the crest to sit at an angle back. But now he really does look like it's oversized, so I may rip it off again and sand it down and repaint it. Last edited by SPLIT LIP; 01-30-2013 at 11:42 PM..