Finally pre-ordered. Saw the movie twice. Loved it. I also loved Black Panther in Civil War, but my plan all the long was to wait for the solo Panther movie release. I knew I would want a T'Challa unmasked head sculpt and I think they did a great job with that. I can appreciate why some may prefer the more intricate details of the CW costume, I liked those details; but the more subtle details on the solo movie version are nice too. But because I decided to wait and didn't buy the CW version, I am not choosing whether I want an "upgrade", so in some ways making a comparison is a moot point for me because if I want it new, this is the one available now; so I am not really choosing between two versions. Well, not anymore - I suppose I gambled on the solo movie version when I chose to pass on the CW one. But that's the way it goes, you sometimes have to choose between something "now" and some unknown down the line. It was a pretty safe bet though the solo movie would provide another iconic look, so I waited in hopes of a head sculpt and maybe a few more accessories. Anyway, I am more than happy to get this version of the character and have something to represent such a wonderful move. Not only do I like the head sculpt, but the uncovered eyes option for the mask is nice surprise I wasn't expecting to like too. I also think he fits a criteria I have of wanting a version of an MCU character which most reminds me of his or her iconic comic look too (not that the CW version doesn't meet that criteria too).
