Re: 1/6 Hot Toys - MMS298 - Star Wars: Episode IV - Leia Organa Collectible Figure
Got this today from Hong Kong, and literally only had a couple of minutes to check the figure out before it went back in the box, probably until the weekend. But, I have to say, Leia is INCREDIBLE. I think this is the most lifelike figure I've ever seen. Luke came with a ton of accessories and although I'm one of the few who like the sculpt I would swap them all for a decent hairpiece. Leia seems like a barebones release in comparison, and it doesn't matter - in hand the realism and quality take your breath away. I was sceptical about people calling this the best Star Wars figure ever, but I find it hard to believe she isn't - on a par with the Tamashii and Chewbacca but slightly better because it captures a human likeness.
I would suggest to anyone on the fence about this figure that they buy now and worry about whether they like it enough later, because it's not like they're going to lose money on it; and as soon as she sells out I sense there will be a great disturbance in the aftermarket.
