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Action Figure GAF |OT| Articulated figures murdered my wallet

Some of the dudes over at The Fwoosh are kickstarting 6" ninjas. Check it out:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1764488827/articulated-icons-the-feudal-series-ninja-action-f

AI-TFS-Red-Ninja.jpg
 

LiK

Member
Gold Tiger version up on Amazon with Prime. Shipped and sold from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VX92VQS/?tag=neogaf0e-20

awesome, free shipping. thanks for the heads up. i prefer this version over the Sneaking Suit version.

Got the Mark 3 the other day. Here's my current pose for It. Disappointed in the lack of articulation overall but it's a great looking armor.

I really can't do much with the legs since it just causes the foot to look awkward as hell without the ankle articulation.

oh wow, the sculpt looks even better in final version. much better than the original version. i got it too but still boxed.

uh, did you add smoke effects?
 

Bittercup

Member
Hi, first post here :)
Today I got the Play Arts Kai Quiet figure from Metal Gear Solid V. Big Boss should arrive soon, as well.
I'm just a bit insecure about the Quiet figure. I know this squeezable boobs story was a bit exaggerated and they are not supposed to be extra squeezable and the upper body is just made out of a softer plastic compared to the non rotating body parts.
But I read something about bootlegs without that 'feature'. That's what makes me worried since on my figure it requires relatively a lot of force to get any movement and doesn't really feel that squeezable. Compared to some youtube videos they look harder. On her back though the same body part on the edges to the arms the plastic is very soft. So it's probably not a general change in material. But not sure why/if mine is different.
Besides that I'm quite happy with the quality. I head a lot of bad comments about Play Arts Kai figures and their quality and usually don't like figures with articulation and that's the first one I bought. But she looks fine and the painting is good. Only her bikini top looks more blueish than black in direct light.
Anyway I hope I didn't get a bootleg. Not sure how likely this is though. I bought her from the European Square Enix store. Or could this be possible?
 

Bloodember

Member
Hi, first post here :)
Today I got the Play Arts Kai Quiet figure from Metal Gear Solid V. Big Boss should arrive soon, as well.
I'm just a bit insecure about the Quiet figure. I know this squeezable boobs story was a bit exaggerated and they are not supposed to be extra squeezable and the upper body is just made out of a softer plastic compared to the non rotating body parts.
But I read something about bootlegs without that 'feature'. That's what makes me worried since on my figure it requires relatively a lot of force to get any movement and doesn't really feel that squeezable. Compared to some youtube videos they look harder. On her back though the same body part on the edges to the arms the plastic is very soft. So it's probably not a general change in material. But not sure why/if mine is different.
Besides that I'm quite happy with the quality. I head a lot of bad comments about Play Arts Kai figures and their quality and usually don't like figures with articulation and that's the first one I bought. But she looks fine and the painting is good. Only her bikini top looks more blueish than black in direct light.
Anyway I hope I didn't get a bootleg. Not sure how likely this is though. I bought her from the European Square Enix store. Or could this be possible?

Since you bought her from Square Enix, it is not a bootleg since they are the manufacturer.
 

LiK

Member
Hi, first post here :)
Today I got the Play Arts Kai Quiet figure from Metal Gear Solid V. Big Boss should arrive soon, as well.
I'm just a bit insecure about the Quiet figure. I know this squeezable boobs story was a bit exaggerated and they are not supposed to be extra squeezable and the upper body is just made out of a softer plastic compared to the non rotating body parts.
But I read something about bootlegs without that 'feature'. That's what makes me worried since on my figure it requires relatively a lot of force to get any movement and doesn't really feel that squeezable. Compared to some youtube videos they look harder. On her back though the same body part on the edges to the arms the plastic is very soft. So it's probably not a general change in material. But not sure why/if mine is different.
Besides that I'm quite happy with the quality. I head a lot of bad comments about Play Arts Kai figures and their quality and usually don't like figures with articulation and that's the first one I bought. But she looks fine and the painting is good. Only her bikini top looks more blueish than black in direct light.
Anyway I hope I didn't get a bootleg. Not sure how likely this is though. I bought her from the European Square Enix store. Or could this be possible?

did you read about the bootleg thing on some figure forum? cuz I was worried about that too when I read that there but I don't think any bootlegs for her are available anywhere atm. the final version appears to have made her boobs less soft. I'm guessing it's either from backlash or maybe the materials just don't hold up over time so they changed it (for the better).

in any case, no worries. and if you bought it from SE store themselves, it's not a bootleg either. she's a pretty awesome figure but pretty large. I ordered Venom Snake and I'm curious of the scale between them now.
 

Bittercup

Member
Since you bought her from Square Enix, it is not a bootleg since they are the manufacturer.
Thank you :) Good to know.

did you read about the bootleg thing on some figure forum? cuz I was worried about that too when I read that there but I don't think any bootlegs for her are available anywhere atm. the final version appears to have made her boobs less soft. I'm guessing it's either from backlash or maybe the materials just don't hold up over time so they changed it (for the better).

in any case, no worries. and if you bought it from SE store themselves, it's not a bootleg either. she's a pretty awesome figure but pretty large. I ordered Venom Snake and I'm curious of the scale between them now.
Thanks as well :) I read it on reddit and some receptions about people getting figures with softer boobs and some with harder as if there were different versions. Not really sure what's true. Maybe some where just expecting softer versions. They are still moveable but not really that soft.
I think a more stable material is certainly better, so I don't mind the change. I just didn't want a fake or cheap re-print or something like that. Especially not for that price.

Yeah she's quite towering between all my other figures. I hope Snake has a fitting size. Myfigurecollection lists him with 38cm which would be insane and I hope is incorrect. They list Quiet with the correct size of 26cm though. Someone on amazon writes ~28cm. That would look nice together.
Which version of Venom Snake did you order? I think I saw 3 different colour versions of the default outfit and then the new version with the sneaking suit. In the end I decided to get the default dark green one. That looks closes to the outfit I have him wear in the game.
 
Hi, first post here :)
Today I got the Play Arts Kai Quiet figure from Metal Gear Solid V. Big Boss should arrive soon, as well.
I'm just a bit insecure about the Quiet figure. I know this squeezable boobs story was a bit exaggerated and they are not supposed to be extra squeezable and the upper body is just made out of a softer plastic compared to the non rotating body parts.
But I read something about bootlegs without that 'feature'. That's what makes me worried since on my figure it requires relatively a lot of force to get any movement and doesn't really feel that squeezable. Compared to some youtube videos they look harder. On her back though the same body part on the edges to the arms the plastic is very soft. So it's probably not a general change in material. But not sure why/if mine is different.
Besides that I'm quite happy with the quality. I head a lot of bad comments about Play Arts Kai figures and their quality and usually don't like figures with articulation and that's the first one I bought. But she looks fine and the painting is good. Only her bikini top looks more blueish than black in direct light.
Anyway I hope I didn't get a bootleg. Not sure how likely this is though. I bought her from the European Square Enix store. Or could this be possible?


Nah, you are fine, congratz on getting those figures, I want to collect them too, but I am afraid it might be too late.
 

LiK

Member
Thank you :) Good to know.


Thanks as well :) I read it on reddit and some receptions about people getting figures with softer boobs and some with harder as if there were different versions. Not really sure what's true. Maybe some where just expecting softer versions. They are still moveable but not really that soft.
I think a more stable material is certainly better, so I don't mind the change. I just didn't want a fake or cheap re-print or something like that. Especially not for that price.

Yeah she's quite towering between all my other figures. I hope Snake has a fitting size. Myfigurecollection lists him with 38cm which would be insane and I hope is incorrect. They list Quiet with the correct size of 26cm though. Someone on amazon writes ~28cm. That would look nice together.
Which version of Venom Snake did you order? I think I saw 3 different colour versions of the default outfit and then the new version with the sneaking suit. In the end I decided to get the default dark green one. That looks closes to the outfit I have him wear in the game.

I preordered the Sneaking Suit version from AmiAmi. just ordered the Gold Tiger one from Amazon last night cuz they have it in stock. that one looks too good to pass up.
 

Bittercup

Member
Nah, you are fine, congratz on getting those figures, I want to collect them too, but I am afraid it might be too late.
Thanks. Yeah some are harder to find or very expensive to get now depending on where you live. If you are from Europe, the Square Enix store has Quiet still available for 68,99€ (+18€ for shipping).
And I got Snake from the US amazon. They have 15 left from the green version for $100. With shipping and import taxes that was still cheaper than to buy him locally for me.
Maybe not too late to start collecting :)

I preordered the Sneaking Suit version from AmiAmi. just ordered the Gold Tiger one from Amazon last night cuz they have it in stock. that one looks too good to pass up.
Cool, both are great. I was considering the Sneaking Suit version. I love the design, too.
 
Thanks. Yeah some are harder to find or very expensive to get now depending on where you live. If you are from Europe, the Square Enix store has Quiet still available for 68,99€ (+18€ for shipping).
And I got Snake from the US amazon. They have 15 left from the green version for $100. With shipping and import taxes that was still cheaper than to buy him locally for me.
Maybe not too late to start collecting :)


Cool, both are great. I was considering the Sneaking Suit version. I love the design, too.

Well you just made me 100$ poorer, nice enabling you got there buddy!
 
They look brilliant.

Don't know if it's the right place to post this. I got the Sphero BB-8 yesterday. Gotta say, I'm left pretty cold by it. Save for the quite cute curious head motions it makes, the sounds come from your tablet / phone rather than the unit itself, so it takes away a lot of the charm.

Set it on patrol and it's supposed to assess it's surroundings so that it knows in future not to bump into things. Well after about half an hour it was still bumping into the same walls in the living room, but it did remember one of the doors and where the rug is.

All in all it's really quite expensive just to sit on the shelf once the novelty's worn off. I purchased it for my Son for when he's a bit older. But I can see it being used for 20 minutes and put down. Think I'll be sending it back.
 
They look brilliant.

Don't know if it's the right place to post this. I got the Sphero BB-8 yesterday. Gotta say, I'm left pretty cold by it. Save for the quite cute curious head motions it makes, the sounds come from your tablet / phone rather than the unit itself, so it takes away a lot of the charm.

Set it on patrol and it's supposed to assess it's surroundings so that it knows in future not to bump into things. Well after about half an hour it was still bumping into the same walls in the living room, but it did remember one of the doors and where the rug is.

All in all it's really quite expensive just to sit on the shelf once the novelty's worn off. I purchased it for my Son for when he's a bit older. But I can see it being used for 20 minutes and put down. Think I'll be sending it back.

Check out the other BB8, sold exclusively at Target. I'm getting this one for my son instead. I wasn't too thrilled that i'd need a phone or tablet to control the sphero version and the Hasbro version does everything that one does and the sounds some from the droid as well.

Check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu3-JkP52XI
 
Well I am down the MGS rabbit hole thanks to the amazing MGSV game (my GOTY).

My Mini Revoltech Soviet Soldier just arrived, time to put it against the Mini Revol Venom Snake!

Not my pics


Next ones from this line will be D Horse and Venom Snake Sneaking Suit

Also bough/pre-ordered Play Arts Kai Venom Snake green combat fatigues, Ocelot and D-Dog. Now the hunt for a fairly priced Quiet and Skull Face begins...
 

Fjordson

Member
Wow, mini revoltech D-Horse? Lmao, nice.

I want to get more of the MGS V collectibles, but I dunno. I think I'll just stick with a Play Arts Kai Big Boss for now.

It is going to take forever, but I'm hoping Hot Toys does some good stuff with the MGS V license.
 
Well I am down the MGS rabbit hole thanks to the amazing MGSV game (my GOTY).

My Mini Revoltech Soviet Soldier just arrived, time to put it against the Mini Revol Venom Snake!

Not my pics



Next ones from this line will be D Horse and Venom Snake Sneaking Suit


Also bough/pre-ordered Play Arts Kai Venom Snake green combat fatigues, Ocelot and D-Dog. Now the hunt for a fairly priced Quiet and Skull Face begins...

Thinking about getting the soviet solider just so I can get my hands on the extra gun parts lol. D-Horse is looking really good too.
 
Omg. D-Horse is probably gonna be $100

100$ for a mini revo would be a lot, even for a horse, hoping for the 60~70$ range.

Thinking about getting the soviet solider just so I can get my hands on the extra gun parts lol. D-Horse is looking really good too.

Get him, Mini Revoltech is the only line doing regular grunts, good for set pieces.

Wow, mini revoltech D-Horse? Lmao, nice.

I want to get more of the MGS V collectibles, but I dunno. I think I'll just stick with a Play Arts Kai Big Boss for now.

It is going to take forever, but I'm hoping Hot Toys does some good stuff with the MGS V license.

You can't just have ONE from a series man, you just can't! get D-Dog a least!

Really? For that?

Well, I guess there are a lot of joints and whatnot.

I am hoping for less than that since it's Mini Revol.
 
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Diggeh

Unconfirmed Member

I got that one on AmiAmi for the sheer novelty of Snoopimus Prime. Q-Transformers are absolutely hilarious little figures and their web show is surprisingly decent. Tons of little references here and there, including this gem:

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Anyone know if anyone else is going to be doing some MGSV figures? Playing through now and the hype is strong. Just don't want to get a Play Arts Kai figure. And even if I did, I'd want Quiet to go with Snake and that figure is going for upwards of $400.

I blame the squishy boobs.
 
Anyone know if anyone else is going to be doing some MGSV figures? Playing through now and the hype is strong. Just don't want to get a Play Arts Kai figure. And even if I did, I'd want Quiet to go with Snake and that figure is going for upwards of $400.

I blame the squishy boobs.
Hot Toys has the license, but they haven't announced any figures yet.
 
Hot Toys has the license, but they haven't announced any figures yet.

Bah! I was hoping for something less expensive when compared to PAK with more quality, like Bandai or even someone in the states like NECA.

I have a few 12" MGS figures though, the old MGS 3 Snake Eater Snake with Alligator head and 12" Raiden and Solid Snake from MGSIV. I want to say Medicom made these. They weren't anywhere near the cost 12" figures are going for these days. (And to be fair Snake from MGSIV isn't that great).
 

Gravidee

Member
I don't know if it's just me but the SH Stormtroopers don't look that good to me. The bottom portions of their helmets look too big, and tumor-esque.
 

Rootbeer

Banned
I don't know if it's just me but the SH Stormtroopers don't look that good to me. The bottom portions of their helmets look too big, and tumor-esque.

Those Original Trilogy Stormtroopers? Yeah, I definitely know what you mean.

I own one and I like the look of the Black Series better, although it's not as high quality in some respects so neither are ideal representations. Heck watch some video reviews of the Hot Toys versions you'll find tons of complaints on those too. At some point you just gotta settle if you want to own anything. It's easy to see why some people just collect simpler items like Funko POP! because they are so stylized that you don't have any concerns about how accurate it looks, yet they still look cool on your shelf.
 
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