This bad boy came in today.
The paint on this guy is amazing. Perhaps the best paint I've seen on a figure ever. If you told me Bandai actually used automotive paint on him, I'd believe you. The finish is just perfect. The tire sash is even made of rubber. Didn't expect that. The sculpt is wonderful. Absolutely perfect. Particularly the back of the suit.
I honestly don't have a real complaint about this thing. Sure it's a bit low on accessories, only 3 pairs of hands and nothing else if you don't count the first run bonus, but I can't think of other hands he really needs. I would have liked his sword and his gun, but I can see why they packed those with his other forms. They're more associated with those forms anyway.
As for the first run bonus Max Flare tire. It's alright. Looks decent and has a nice metallic finish. The fire effect parts appear to be repacks from other effect sets, but you can never have enough fire effects.
I highly recommend him to anyone who likes KR stuff. He's basically perfect. I cannot wait to get the other figures in the line in. Machine Chaser in particular should be absolutely stunning if he gets the same amount of love put into him.