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pent my usual quality time with a figure, in this case the newly released Metroid Dread Samus Aran. I remember a few weeks back, someone was saying they were considering returning their copy. Not something most of us would consider, especially knowing that getting this down the road would be a right pain in the ass, but I think I understand why.
So mine came from Amiami, and it's an extra fancy Figma as it comes in a slip cover. I don't know if this is the exclusive to Amiami part or not, as the inner box is your typical release in terms of box deco.
Having said that, upon opening of the box, you'll notice that this figure is pretty light on the accessories, like it's predecessor. I mean it's functional, but you're basically getting two extra hands, Morph Ball effect, a magnetic plate to simulate wall hanging, and an alternate arm cannon (whatever the name of the mode is where you blast the EMMI).
The suit is a rather drastic change from most of its predecessors (with the only other major change I can think of being the Metroid Fusion suit) and the colours are clearly different. So aesthetically, if you're into that classic Samus look, this isn't the right one for you. Then, if you're already iffy about the way the suit looks, you'll probably wish the set came with some sort of blast effects, or maybe some Morph Bombs.. something.
Having said all that, there has been some significant design improvements since the Metroid Prime 3 version was released, and that basically centers around articulation. Pretty much every aspect of the body has been given an upgrade, though there is ab crunch but stubbornly no waist swivel or back arch. Shoulders feature butterfly joints and clearance to get a high degree of articuation despite having those shoulder pads. Pull down hips are accompanied by lower thigh rotation and fully articulated ankles (even if the boots don't look like they can move). Even the neck/head have some pretty good articulation despite it's weird shape, though the Metroid Prime 3 version had more clearance to work with. Elbows remain single jointed.
Perhaps one of the least talked about aspects of this figure is that I'm pretty sure it has more actual paint apps than the Metroid Prime 3 or the Other M figures. There are of course some paint flaws, but nothing I'd lose sleep over, much like pretty much the rest of the Figma catalog.
Build Quality is generally quite good, but the arms on my figure like to keep popping off at the bicep. Easily returned to service, but kind of annoying when posing.
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pent my usual quality time with a figure, in this case the newly released Metroid Dread Samus Aran. I remember a few weeks back, someone was saying they were considering returning their copy. Not something most of us would consider, especially knowing that getting this down the road would be a right pain in the ass, but I think I understand why.
So mine came from Amiami, and it's an extra fancy Figma as it comes in a slip cover. I don't know if this is the exclusive to Amiami part or not, as the inner box is your typical release in terms of box deco.
Having said that, upon opening of the box, you'll notice that this figure is pretty light on the accessories, like it's predecessor. I mean it's functional, but you're basically getting two extra hands, Morph Ball effect, a magnetic plate to simulate wall hanging, and an alternate arm cannon (whatever the name of the mode is where you blast the EMMI).
The suit is a rather drastic change from most of its predecessors (with the only other major change I can think of being the Metroid Fusion suit) and the colours are clearly different. So aesthetically, if you're into that classic Samus look, this isn't the right one for you. Then, if you're already iffy about the way the suit looks, you'll probably wish the set came with some sort of blast effects, or maybe some Morph Bombs.. something.
Having said all that, there has been some significant design improvements since the Metroid Prime 3 version was released, and that basically centers around articulation. Pretty much every aspect of the body has been given an upgrade, though there is ab crunch but stubbornly no waist swivel or back arch. Shoulders feature butterfly joints and clearance to get a high degree of articuation despite having those shoulder pads. Pull down hips are accompanied by lower thigh rotation and fully articulated ankles (even if the boots don't look like they can move). Even the neck/head have some pretty good articulation despite it's weird shape, though the Metroid Prime 3 version had more clearance to work with. Elbows remain single jointed.
Perhaps one of the least talked about aspects of this figure is that I'm pretty sure it has more actual paint apps than the Metroid Prime 3 or the Other M figures. There are of course some paint flaws, but nothing I'd lose sleep over, much like pretty much the rest of the Figma catalog.
Build Quality is generally quite good, but the arms on my figure like to keep popping off at the bicep. Easily returned to service, but kind of annoying when posing.