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Mafex is one of those lines that I generally only get if there's no other option. But occasionally, I will double dip just to see how their version compares to the Figuarts version.
Such was the case with Endgame Captain Marvel, which went on clearance a few months back. Not exactly surprising news, given the popularity of the character.
The overall colour scheme is definitely darker in comparison to Figuarts release. Neither of them really look like Brie Larson, though I guess the Mafex looks closer? You choices aren't that great to begin with, TBH. There's also a few minute paint differences in the details.
You definitely get more accessories with the Mafex version as compared to the Figuarts release. Of course, there's that price difference to account for, though the difference in MSRP is much smaller than normal given that the Figuarts version was a web exclusive.
In addition to an extra head and the various hands, the Mafex version comes with a variety of effects parts that replicate her aura and energy effects that generally found to be lacking from the Figuarts version.
Articulation wise, I'd have to go with Figuarts. Not that their version does anything extraordinary.. the figure behaves like what every other Figuarts generally does. It's more the surprising limitations on the Mafex, with it's non existent leg spreading capabilities. Neither figure can pull off a hero landing particularly well. From a sculpting perspective though, I have to give slight props to the Mafex, as the shoulders end up looking more bulky than the Figuarts version, especially when the arms are slightly raised. Range of motion on the knees is also less on the Mafex. Otherwise, the rest of the body functions effectively identically, with perhaps a slight advantage to the Mafex as her sash is slightly smaller.
Paint Application wise, I mean I don't have too many Mafex to compare it to, but in general paint has never really been an issue with this line. It's generally the Build Quality that gets people hung up, though fortunately there's nothing that stands out at me. I've heard horror stories on other figures about broken joints, or issues with limb length. Not exactly the things you want to hear when you're dealing with figures that are over 10,000 Yen.
DSC_8310
Mafex is one of those lines that I generally only get if there's no other option. But occasionally, I will double dip just to see how their version compares to the Figuarts version.
Such was the case with Endgame Captain Marvel, which went on clearance a few months back. Not exactly surprising news, given the popularity of the character.
The overall colour scheme is definitely darker in comparison to Figuarts release. Neither of them really look like Brie Larson, though I guess the Mafex looks closer? You choices aren't that great to begin with, TBH. There's also a few minute paint differences in the details.
You definitely get more accessories with the Mafex version as compared to the Figuarts release. Of course, there's that price difference to account for, though the difference in MSRP is much smaller than normal given that the Figuarts version was a web exclusive.
In addition to an extra head and the various hands, the Mafex version comes with a variety of effects parts that replicate her aura and energy effects that generally found to be lacking from the Figuarts version.
Articulation wise, I'd have to go with Figuarts. Not that their version does anything extraordinary.. the figure behaves like what every other Figuarts generally does. It's more the surprising limitations on the Mafex, with it's non existent leg spreading capabilities. Neither figure can pull off a hero landing particularly well. From a sculpting perspective though, I have to give slight props to the Mafex, as the shoulders end up looking more bulky than the Figuarts version, especially when the arms are slightly raised. Range of motion on the knees is also less on the Mafex. Otherwise, the rest of the body functions effectively identically, with perhaps a slight advantage to the Mafex as her sash is slightly smaller.
Paint Application wise, I mean I don't have too many Mafex to compare it to, but in general paint has never really been an issue with this line. It's generally the Build Quality that gets people hung up, though fortunately there's nothing that stands out at me. I've heard horror stories on other figures about broken joints, or issues with limb length. Not exactly the things you want to hear when you're dealing with figures that are over 10,000 Yen.