1/6 Hot Toys - MMS284 - Avengers: AoU - Ultron Prime Collectible Figure

[Motuxmen]

Have a play with your Mark 42, move the torso. The diecast ab parts make a chinking sound. I know which bits are metal and which aren't, and how much metal there is in these figures. I never gave any indication that I was confused about that, which leads me to wonder why you're telling me this.

I pulled it out the box. Your right. But it's not from the ab parts it's from that chest piece. That little hang down thing. And that noise by no means makes me feel it's better quality. But maybe that's me.

As for why I said it...Becuase adding a few pieces of pot metal to a figure doesn't make it any more high quality or sound less plastic. You get the exact same "plastic" sound from the diecast figures.

The part that makes that sound is now plastic on the mk43. I just compared them. But most people claim the mk43 has upgraded engineering and articulation. The flaps and joints and loose part that move...most are plastic.

And my intial post was agreeing with the points you where making. That it would be the same figure but a bit heavier if they added diecast. It wouldn't make it sturdier or look different or anything else. It's heavier.

 

[Motuxmen]

Nice. I had one similar, if not same model. You could get you a little tripod/dolly setup (inexpensive), and you'd be amazed results you get.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/co...ap=y&m=Y&c3api=1876,92051677682,&Q=&A=details

Agreed. Though I'm unfamiliar with the camera and not the best photographer or videographer I do know that cheapest best way to upgrade your video or images is with a tripod. I use a gitzo and a RRS but am you can get one at Walmart that will make a big difference. And as Craig said, I'd try out some videos without using auto focus. You can do it much smoother by hand.

Doing reviews and videos is very hard to do and highly scrutinized so don't stress anything people say. Take and use anything that helps and ignore the rest. You will find a grove that works for you if it's something you want to continue.

 

[TimothyR]

I'm not talking solely about the joints. Diecast figures creak too, yes. But all-plastic figures creak more because there is more plastic hitting plastic and more thin plastic parts with a little give. The chink of metal is a nicer sound than the creak of plastic, in my opinion.

I definitely agree with you.. My mark 7 makes that noise the most.. And I definitely know about the "chink" you're talking about.. My war machine mark 2 makes that sound more than others.

Chinking metal is a more appealing sound than creaking plastic.

 

[PopCultKid]

Well here's my review. Be gentle, it's my first time

Good start and like all reviews (and like everything else) you'll get better with time.

I'd just suggest that you read the instructions before the review. It looks like the arms do raise at the shoulder. I see a lot of reviewers do the video cold, and end up giving incorrect info. Budget Stark did it recently with his review on this saying there was no ankle pivot, and it turned out that there was plenty articulation in the ankle

 

[Starscream Soundwave]

I pulled it out the box. Your right. But it's not from the ab parts it's from that chest piece. That little hang down thing. And that noise by no means makes me feel it's better quality. But maybe that's me.

As for why I said it...Becuase adding a few pieces of pot metal to a figure doesn't make it any more high quality or sound less plastic. You get the exact same "plastic" sound from the diecast figures.

The part that makes that sound is now plastic on the mk43. I just compared them. But most people claim the mk43 has upgraded engineering and articulation. The flaps and joints and loose part that move...most are plastic.

And my intial post was agreeing with the points you where making. That it would be the same figure but a bit heavier if they added diecast. It wouldn't make it sturdier or look different or anything else. It's heavier.

Like I said originally, it really makes no difference what they're made of - they look and work exactly the same. Creaks and chinks are, of course, no measure of quality. I do, however, prefer the slightly lessened creakiness you get from the diecast figures.

I haven't tried deliberately snapping bits on my figures but I'd have thought that the diecast parts are less likely to crack, bend, or break.

It is pretty much down to personal opinion as far as diecast is concerned. Personally I would have preferred Ultron to have a bit of heft and a cold touch, which I find works for characters that are made of metal. I'd also feel safer if some of the more delicate parts had been made of metal.

 

[Starscream Soundwave]

I definitely agree with you.. My mark 7 makes that noise the most.. And I definitely know about the "chink" you're talking about.. My war machine mark 2 makes that sound more than others.

Chinking metal is a more appealing sound than creaking plastic.

I think the VII is particularly bad because it has so many removable parts and the big plastic airbrakes on the back. The old slot technique doesn't help things - I hope when they inevitably revisit it they use the magnets they've started to use for removable parts on the newer figures.

I fully agree. It's the same with a lot of things - I've had a few plastic mobile phones that have the same creakiness, and I much prefer the more solid feel and nicer touch you get with a metal casing.

 

[knightline]

Should have it him by mid May at latest

 

[BatBrain]

I think the VII is particularly bad because it has so many removable parts and the big plastic airbrakes on the back. The old slot technique doesn't help things - I hope when they inevitably revisit it they use the magnets they've started to use for removable parts on the newer figures.

I fully agree. It's the same with a lot of things - I've had a few plastic mobile phones that have the same creakiness, and I much prefer the more solid feel and nicer touch you get with a metal casing.

And this figure has a lot of creaking. Plus the armor that covers the batteries on the left arm constantly falls off of mine. So you may not enjoy this figure at all.

 

[The Iron Koob]

Had to address something things from my previous review about the arms

 

[TimothyR]

I think the VII is particularly bad because it has so many removable parts and the big plastic airbrakes on the back. The old slot technique doesn't help things - I hope when they inevitably revisit it they use the magnets they've started to use for removable parts on the newer figures.

I fully agree. It's the same with a lot of things - I've had a few plastic mobile phones that have the same creakiness, and I much prefer the more solid feel and nicer touch you get with a metal casing.

i hear it more with the joints than anything else.. especially the hips, and swivels. but you're right, the add on parts aren't helping, they definitely add to the overall squeakiness. i don't hear it so much with the diecast figures, it's definitely still there but it doesn't seem as audible as the all plastic figures.

that being said, i don't knock any of the figures because of the sounds. just as long as they're sturdy and nothing breaks, i'm happy.

i do definitely wish ultron utilized diecast. i think they could've added it in areas that would still allow it to be sturdy and stable. just enough to make it feel a little more hefty, increase the perceived value, and make it physically feel more worth the price.

now, if the addition of diecast raised the price.. then i'd be against it. so, there's really no way around the price. the way it is now, all plastic, it looks fantastic but will feel a little on the light side thus giving off the impression of it being cheap (wrong or not). adding the diecast on the other hand will make it feel nice but it would probably push the price a bit over $400 which is much more than i'd like to spend, diecast or not.

i still wish either the price was a tad lower, $350 would be the sweet spot for me.. OR if they had included more accessories.. IE a head with an opened toothless mouth with the holes on his cheeks opened and maybe a furrowed more angry brow (plus eyes), perhaps his shall, or hey maybe even some laser effects coming from his fingers would've been neat.

i should probably also blame the designers for some of it as well. he didn't really have any weaponry in the film, which is a bummer. but that's still no excuse for excluding a second head sculpt.

oh well, i'm excited for this.. but i still find myself really hoping to see an ultimate version.

 

[Starscream Soundwave]

And this figure has a lot of creaking. Plus the armor that covers the batteries on the left arm constantly falls off of mine. So you may not enjoy this figure at all.

It definitely has a few negatives. Most figures do though, to be fair. I'll probably still get him at some point, but not at the price he is right now.

 

[Starscream Soundwave]

i hear it more with the joints than anything else.. especially the hips, and swivels. but you're right, the add on parts aren't helping, they definitely add to the overall squeakiness. i don't hear it so much with the diecast figures, it's definitely still there but it doesn't seem as audible as the all plastic figures.

that being said, i don't knock any of the figures because of the sounds. just as long as they're sturdy and nothing breaks, i'm happy.

i do definitely wish ultron utilized diecast. i think they could've added it in areas that would still allow it to be sturdy and stable. just enough to make it feel a little more hefty, increase the perceived value, and make it physically feel more worth the price.

now, if the addition of diecast raised the price.. then i'd be against it. so, there's really no way around the price. the way it is now, all plastic, it looks fantastic but will feel a little on the light side thus giving off the impression of it being cheap (wrong or not). adding the diecast on the other hand will make it feel nice but it would probably push the price a bit over $400 which is much more than i'd like to spend, diecast or not.

i still wish either the price was a tad lower, $350 would be the sweet spot for me.. OR if they had included more accessories.. IE a head with an opened toothless mouth with the holes on his cheeks opened and maybe a furrowed more angry brow (plus eyes), perhaps his shall, or hey maybe even some laser effects coming from his fingers would've been neat.

i should probably also blame the designers for some of it as well. he didn't really have any weaponry in the film, which is a bummer. but that's still no excuse for excluding a second head sculpt.

oh well, i'm excited for this.. but i still find myself really hoping to see an ultimate version.

Yeah I know exactly what you're saying. I don't have any of the more recent plastic figures so I'm not sure if they're less squeaky than they used to be or not.

Diecast would have definitely put the price up even more, but I'd be more inclined to spend that much if he did have a few metal parts. I agree, a second head sculpt with an angrier expression and the open cheeks would have been brilliant. That look would be closer to the classic lantern look, too.

 

[2littlemoney]

i think he looks great, even with the lights off.

 

[franpincho]

Does Diecast really make that big of a difference to some of you?

Do the 30% Diecast HT figures look any different than the Plastic ones once they are on the shelf?

How often do you play with/move these things? 2 hrs a day? 3? Really?

These "Diecast" BS is such a huge money maker for HT, because apparently they can charge anything they want and people will go nuts.

I don't get it.

 

[Starscream Soundwave]

Does Diecast really make that big of a difference to some of you?

Do the 30% Diecast HT figures look any different than the Plastic ones once they are on the shelf?

How often do you play with/move these things? 2 hrs a day? 3? Really?

These "Diecast" BS is such a huge money maker for HT, because apparently they can charge anything they want and people will go nuts.

I don't get it.

Yeah, it does. I'd happily pay more for the figure include some diecast parts.

 

[The Iron Koob]

I think diecast makes it feel better in-hand. I like it on my mk43 and whiplash but I just don't care that Ultron doesn't have it for some reason.

 

[ZombieGuy13]

Dang! the cracking sound form Ultron rotated arm in the video made me nervous.

 

[Skillerwhale]

After much internal debate and back and forth I decided to cancel my Ultron Prime PO. The articulation and plastic paint job had me nervous, and then late last night The Rocket and Groot set showed up from a local seller and I decided to jump on that instead. A little disappointed Ultron didn't turn out to be the figure I was hoping for, but in the end I am happy with my decision. I don't think we'll be getting a full size Groot in GOTGV2, and he's just too great to pass up. Now my fingers are crossed that we'll be getting an Ultimate Ultron down the line with some waist articulation!

 

[SilverStar17]

I think diecast makes it feel better in-hand. I like it on my mk43 and whiplash but I just don't care that Ultron doesn't have it for some reason.

My sentiments as well.

I think die-cast definitely feels better in hand. However, I actually think plastic is able to capture finer, more intricate details in armor that is more representative of how it looked in an actual film more than what die-cast does.

And no problem by the way, regarding the review.

 

[Motuxmen]

Not my pic. But it looks cool

And the "plastic paint " wold be exactly the same on diecast. You can not visually tell any difference between them. And the paint bonds better to plastic so it's more durable. And groot, not really diecast. Lol