They're here! I only had time to get the Green Ranger out tonight, so here's a few thoughts (pics later if anyone wants):
-Overall the look for the figure is fantastic. Looks like the character jumped right off the screen! The paint work is really solid, though I wish the visor on the helmet was a tad more glossy to really sell the visor look. The weathering on the gloves and boots gives it a nice lived in feel.
-I would highly recommend using smooth gloves or something of that nature when handling this figure. The suit snags quite easily even when I was using gloves. Thankfully the majority of the snagging was on the back, but still would rather it not be much of an issue at all.
-The accessories look good, though aren't as solidly detailed as one would like. I didn't have the patience tonight to get a hair dryer out to make a hand more flexible (And yes they are rock solid so don't try to force the weapons in) to fit the dagger in a hand. Also, the holster for the dagger requires some finagling to get the dagger in properly, but once it's done it looks great.
-I have a feeling that if less padding was used this figure would have fantastic posability. However, as is, you can't get super dynamic poses, and with what you can get it still feels like you're fighting the padding to get it there. This is true for the shoulders, thighs, elbows and neck for the most part, but if you work with it you can get some decent stuff. I would be super interested to see someone try this all on a seamless body, but I certainly won't try it myself (lacking the skills to do it right).
-With doing wider stances and the ankles not being the strongest, I'd try getting a wide base to put this figure on. I fit it fine on a standard 1/6 oval base, but it's not the most stable thing out there.
-In the end, I'd give this figure a solid 8/10. The cost is definitely worth a figure that looks as great as this! While I wish it was more posable, it's still a solid figure with a fantastically realistic look.
I am very excited to open up the other rangers ASAP!
-Overall the look for the figure is fantastic. Looks like the character jumped right off the screen! The paint work is really solid, though I wish the visor on the helmet was a tad more glossy to really sell the visor look. The weathering on the gloves and boots gives it a nice lived in feel.
-I would highly recommend using smooth gloves or something of that nature when handling this figure. The suit snags quite easily even when I was using gloves. Thankfully the majority of the snagging was on the back, but still would rather it not be much of an issue at all.
-The accessories look good, though aren't as solidly detailed as one would like. I didn't have the patience tonight to get a hair dryer out to make a hand more flexible (And yes they are rock solid so don't try to force the weapons in) to fit the dagger in a hand. Also, the holster for the dagger requires some finagling to get the dagger in properly, but once it's done it looks great.
-I have a feeling that if less padding was used this figure would have fantastic posability. However, as is, you can't get super dynamic poses, and with what you can get it still feels like you're fighting the padding to get it there. This is true for the shoulders, thighs, elbows and neck for the most part, but if you work with it you can get some decent stuff. I would be super interested to see someone try this all on a seamless body, but I certainly won't try it myself (lacking the skills to do it right).
-With doing wider stances and the ankles not being the strongest, I'd try getting a wide base to put this figure on. I fit it fine on a standard 1/6 oval base, but it's not the most stable thing out there.
-In the end, I'd give this figure a solid 8/10. The cost is definitely worth a figure that looks as great as this! While I wish it was more posable, it's still a solid figure with a fantastically realistic look.
I am very excited to open up the other rangers ASAP!
, I'll have to go pick them up at the post office tomorrow at 9.
