That's a valid opinion, but I don't share your perspective. Medi figures were high end in their day (early to mid-2000s), but since then they have not held up so well in relation to the quality and detail you get with Hot Toys--a company that has continued to evolve while Medicom has remained stagnant. These are both 1/6th scale companies working on the same license and characters, and are both targeting high end audiences of a sort. So, I think it's appropriate to compare one against another when you're trying to make decisions on what to buy. That's great that some still really love those figures--I like them, but not enough to have held onto the one Snake I had--but I do think those figures lose their value in my eyes (not monetary value, just value as a collectible) when you now get something that, despite its flaws, will be so superior to them in so many ways.
Just because they're Hot Toys, doesn't mean that they're immune to becoming stagnant in their development. The same unfortunate incidents that befell Medicom could very well happen to Hot Toys, or any other 1/6 company for that matter, if they don't continue to put forth their A-game into every release. 
. So, in my opinion, it's better to judge figures from the time of their release, rather than to look back and draw comparisons to older figures, which seems rather unfair.
Don't you think it's possible that the current Hot Toys figures might become dated in 10 years?
My point is that 1/6 collectibles is an ever evolving hobby. In the near future, we might even start to see synthetic skin molds, and automated PERS technology (or some other cool features) that will make our current collectibles look like turds
I don't disagree with you. And if that happens, we can look back and say that HT were the best at a particular point in time, but are no longer. If HT fails to continue evolving, then I'm sure an Enterbay or some such would be happy to take their place. But as a collector in the high end world (which is different from collecting stuff I had as a child) I want the best. I'm not sentimental for stuff that used to be great 4-5 years ago but no longer cuts the mustard. Your mileage may vary, but I think contemporary collectibles should be able to stand on their own merits in a modern context--meaning you compare them to what is around today.Don't you think it's possible that the current Hot Toys figures might become dated in 10 years?
My point is that 1/6 collectibles is an ever evolving hobby. In the near future, we might even start to see synthetic skin molds, and automated PERS technology (or some other cool features) that will make our current collectibles look like turds
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Well, define "special." I admit that this is precisely what you would expect from a Hot Toys Snake, and no more, but no less, either. . .it's a Hot Toys Snake! The best high end figure version of this character available. To me, that's exciting. Frankly, I'm glad they didn't give him a googly PERS eye, which could have only hurt this figure. I guess he could have come with more accessories or something?
I think The Boss should have been a little cheaper - priced around Battle Suit Jill Valentine at $189. On the plus side though, she does come with loads of accessories! Just look at that Davy Crockett
I think "perfunctory" is a bit too harsh. For the design of the sneaking suit, they've done a stand-up job, and it looks accurate to the in-game model. But, I understand what you're saying, as the figures are already expensive. We'll most definitely see additional MGS figures next year (hopefully with some Resident Evil figures as well)
Personally, I'm getting everything from this line. I want an army of Snakes!
