Hot Toys – MMS202D04 - 1/6th scale RoboCop Collectible Figure

[PopCollector]

Oh not a fan, or of Pet detective 2 sorry, I know, I know don't burn me at the stake. Ironically I did like the first pet detective as a kid and it was done by the same guy right?

 

[Eric923]

Well, I did it. This morning, I popped my RoboCop cherry. I ran my fingers across his shiny surface and it was good. All of my fluids have been drained and my baby food has been eaten, thoroughly. And he let me keep the shirt!

I originally had POed just the figure, but decided to get Robo with the chair. Here are some thoughts. Apologies in advance if I'm covering old ground, but perhaps Freaks who are still on the fence will find some of this useful.

The Good - The packaging and presentation look fantastic. The box is nice and sturdy and the plastic sleeve is a very nice, classy touch. The shipper even comes with a handle to help with carrying. HT was considerate enough to include a piece of cardboard to protect the box from the handle. It came in handy.

Inside, everything is packed very securely. There are plastic sleeves around Robo's head and limbs, so he arrives in pristine condition. It was a ***** to get the plastic off of his legs, because I didn't want to break the pistons, but I managed to get it done. The right arm arrived detached but it was a quick fix.

I was lucky in that, as far as I can tell, Robo's head, as well as his BD helmet, are free from scratches. I was not as lucky with his chest - there's a very small scratch on one **** and a few tiny black dots. I guess that's not too too bad.

The joints are tight...very tight. I almost pinched a loaf as I heard a "pop" as I moved the left arm forward for the first time. I almost evacuated my bowels again as I got his legs to move. As you all know by now, this is a very, very articulated figure, from his head to his toes. This is a very, very good thing.

The articulated fingers are delicate as ****, but they really are a marvel of toy engineering. I didn't want to put them through their paces for fear of breakage, but they're probably as poseable as real fingers.

The data spike hand is nicely-detailed, but it also feels very fragile, as if there's no give in the spike. Be careful whenever you're handling it, especially if you're going to be switching out hands.

Yeah, it's a gimmick and it's debatable whether or not it should be on a high-end collectible. But the sound feature turned out great. As soon as I flipped the switch and heard the Prime Directives, I grinned like a simpleton. The sound quality is also quite good, considering it has to travel through a chest plate.

The Bad - Yep, the armor's silver. There's no getting around it. I have a very low watt light bulb in my kitchen and the armor's still very bright. It's not a muted silver, either, he be silver. It goes without saying, but I would've preferred a gunmetal gray.

There's also very little purple paint on my figure, it's barely there. I don't like that. The mouth plates are at least a shade too dark as well. I really don't like that. It significantly detracts from the look of the head and the figure, at least to me.

The chair looks very nice - there's a good bit of weathering and there's a decent amount of articulation. But the wiring is very fragile and the right armrest is a little cockeyed on mine. I don't think it's worth asking Sideshow for a replacement, but I'm curious - does anybody else who bought the chair have this issue?

I bought the chair because I wanted to buy everything from this line. But unless you absolutely have to have it, it's a pretty easy pass. Especially for the additional $125.

The Ugly - I didn't bother opening the holster because I barely looked at the instructions and I didn't want to break it, or scratch the paint around the tab. I'll try next time, just to make sure it's working properly, but I already know it's laughably inaccurate. It's not a feature I'll ever use anyway.

Unless I now have the strength of a toddler, I also could not remove the cover from the back of the remote. I tried and strained until my fingers turned red, but it barely budged. WTF, Hot Toys? I hope Sideshow will replace it.

Well, there it is. I've waited 27 years for a high-end RoboCop and I finally have it. Considering problematic issues such as paint and the holster, it should probably get an 85. But because it's Robo, I'll give it a 90/100.

Great review, bro.

Your write up answered most of my questions for the figure. Was wondering, the slight purple you talked about, is it mainly on the diecast parts of the figure (deltoids and calves) or do you see it everywhere?

Just got a shipment notice for my robo from sideshow. Can't wait to get it in a couple weeks. Will post a review after I've checked it out in person. =D But so far your observations pretty much matched what I saw in other's pics and reviews.

 

[AMDman18]

Great review, bro.

Your write up answered most of my questions for the figure. Was wondering, the slight purple you talked about, is it mainly on the diecast parts of the figure (deltoids and calves) or do you see it everywhere?

Just got a shipment notice for my robo from sideshow. Can't wait to get it in a couple weeks. Will post a review after I've checked it out in person. =D But so far your observations pretty much matched what I saw in other's pics and reviews.

The purple highlights are on all surfaces, although as others have pointed out, they do seem to be a bit more prevalent on the metal parts. But it's very clearly there on plastic parts like his chest and helmet.

 

[YankeesFanboy]

I've had some time to think it over. The tenor and tone of the past couple of pages is just stupid, embarrassing and childish. My apologies to the Freaks for my involvement.

You like the HT Robo? Buy it, own it, love it. You like the EB Robo? Buy it, own it, love it. Collect what you want to collect. This isn't international affairs, politics, religion or sexuality. They're just toys. Who gives a rip?

Great review, bro.

Your write up answered most of my questions for the figure. Was wondering, the slight purple you talked about, is it mainly on the diecast parts of the figure (deltoids and calves) or do you see it everywhere?

Just got a shipment notice for my robo from sideshow. Can't wait to get it in a couple weeks. Will post a review after I've checked it out in person. =D But so far your observations pretty much matched what I saw in other's pics and reviews.

Thanks, man. What AdMan said. The purples and other hues may come out more depending on the amount of ambient light, but I can't say for certain.

 

[CollectorGuy]

Kung pow: The most underappreciated kung fu spoof ever made!

 

[PopCollector]

I've had some time to think it over. The tenor and tone of the past couple of pages is just stupid, embarrassing and childish. My apologies to the Freaks for my involvement.

You like the HT Robo? Buy it, own it, love it. You like the EB Robo? Buy it, own it, love it. Collect what you want to collect. This isn't international affairs, politics, religion or sexuality. They're just toys. Who gives a rip?



Thanks, man. What AdMan said. The purples and other hues may come out more depending on the amount of ambient light, but I can't say for certain.

Maybe you had a couple drinks and the truth came out a little the EB one is just a wee little over priced but thats my 2 cents, and its Robocop 3

 

[Mr Walker]

Would you say the same is true of the QS001 Endoskeleton? Because I find that paintjob way too bright and reflective, at least as much as this Robocop.

Not into 1/4 scale, so haven't really looked at the figure.

 

[YankeesFanboy]

Maybe you had a couple drinks and the truth came out a little the EB one is just a wee little over priced but thats my 2 cents, and its Robocop 3

(Face twitching) Must not take bait....

Each has its merits, each has its flaws. Let's leave it at that.

Honestly, I blew a little gasket. To spend close to $500 (canceled two preorders, it's a long story) on this figure, only to read that I was lying and that I actually didn't own it...it was the last straw.

 

[holtrax]

The enterbay version is still superior to the ht version imo. The proportions of the figure specifically around the mid torso and legs are more accurate. Also the paintjob on the ht figure just ruins it for me. Whats the point getting a figure 90 per cent correct then screwing up the paint application. Your looking at the figure saying its perfect if it wasn't for the damn botched paintjob.

 

[BeefEaster]

when the hell is this thing shipping?

I'm having a hard time keeping an extra $750 in my bank account to cover this and the batman armory

especially this time of year

 

[RiggsMcClane]

The enterbay version is still superior to the ht version imo. The proportions of the figure specifically around the mid torso and legs are more accurate. Also the paintjob on the ht figure just ruins it for me. Whats the point getting a figure 90 per cent correct then screwing up the paint application. Your looking at the figure saying its perfect if it wasn't for the damn botched paintjob.

Though I've harped on the paint a lot I get why it's not a big deal to some. We're going to like what we're going to like as collectors. I've had the 1/4th scale neca for the past ten years and didn't mind it. lol This was our chance at a really accurate Robo and I guess that's why the paint bugs me so much.

 

[a-dev]

I've had some time to think it over. The tenor and tone of the past couple of pages is just stupid, embarrassing and childish. My apologies to the Freaks for my involvement.

You like the HT Robo? Buy it, own it, love it. You like the EB Robo? Buy it, own it, love it. Collect what you want to collect. This isn't international affairs, politics, religion or sexuality. They're just toys. Who gives a rip?

 

[YankeesFanboy]

Wow, a HSPD reference. Very, very nice, dev.

By the by, Miguel Ferrer really got old between RoboCop and that movie. Boggles my mind.

dev, making light of my from-the-heart comments with Needa death? For shame. For shame, I say!

 

[Mr. EcKo]

 

[Leenart]

Too much text, so few pics

Posted these before, but what the heck!

 

[5x10]

The enterbay version is still superior to the ht version imo. The proportions of the figure specifically around the mid torso and legs are more accurate. Also the paintjob on the ht figure just ruins it for me. Whats the point getting a figure 90 per cent correct then screwing up the paint application. Your looking at the figure saying its perfect if it wasn't for the damn botched paintjob.

agreed on the body proportions
If eb spent some more time developing articulation and engineering a better forearm to hand design, it would trump chromocop

Father and son

 

[RiggsMcClane]

Chromocop. lol

 

[YankeesFanboy]

Better than MaskCop.

Couldn't help myself!

 

[Spanbauer]

Too much text, so few pics

Posted these before, but what the heck!

Think I missed these the first time. Sexy! Like that red one the most.

agreed on the body proportions
If eb spent some more time developing articulation and engineering a better forearm to hand design, it would trump chromocop

Father and son

That egghead in the back must be the Enterbay figure, huh? Why does everyone keep saying the paint is better on that one? Looks to me like they got a group discount together at the same chrome shop.

 

[5x10]

That egghead in the back must be the Enterbay figure, huh? Why does everyone keep saying the paint is better on that one? Looks to me like they got a group discount together at the same chrome shop.

It's because the paint is better, eb is more gray with a gloss coat, ht is a silver with a chrome coat