Ok, I got my Blackbeard in today and I have mixed feelings about him. Overall, I love the figure and I am glad I got him but I have to point out a few things that took me by surprise.
On the positive side, the sculpt and paint is tip top. The clothing is great as well, all around. All the accessories, pistols and sword are great as well.
My negatives are based on the price which is one of the most expensive one's SS has put out for their 1/6th figures. At $50 I expect a better effort on the belts. The cheap material used was not to my liking. These should have been a nice leather like material we've seen plenty of times before. And the sheath for the sword was just a loop on one of the cheap belts.
So, I don't recall the issue number but maybe the price is a reflection on that but for $50, I don't like the few shortcuts that were taken.
Enough of that though, he's a great figure and I will get over his shortcomings. Bring on more LBTS!