This is a no brainer. I did see an (excellent) custom run where the torso armour was separated into an upper and lower piece, with braided rope wrapped around the body underneath, which was visible between the gaps. The HT version has this braided rope, but it's just sculpted into the armour. I...
I mean, from what I see here, "no negative comments" is only this commenter's speculation. Sounds like Dean said he didn't like the stipulations--not what those stipulations were.
I'm not making an argument one way or the other, I'm just saying this is basically how false rumours get...
Guys, western superheroes are mosaic characters, interpreted and re-interpreted by every writer, artist, and editor who lands on the book. Readers pick up on different aspects of these as more or less important to them. There's no need to get weird and start beefing over it.
Personally, I waited for OT to do one of his sales. Seems to do them on a semi-regular basis. Price was still high, I admit, but it took the sting off a little. It was worth it, in my opinion.
Best thing I see here is that InArt painted the bat ears on the symbol correctly. Many people don't seem to realize the chest symbol does have ears--they're the right next to the orange triangles. Hot Toys messed this up and painted the ears orange, too, effectively eliminating them.
The product description says it is painted. I believe people have asserted that the original was just black plastic. That's the only improvement we know of.
The best thing to do would be to look at the JazzInc video comparing the two products. I think it shows really clearly how the overall shape of the HT version is inaccurate.
Personally, I chose the HT for it's less extravagant price, but boy, JazzInc put them to shame.
The body and outfit looks great, but Sideshow trounced them on the portraits. The unmasked Sideshow sculpt is fantastic. Present Toys in last place by a wide, wide margin, in my opinion.