Had a chance to play a bit today with Cody.
It's a nice figure, but....very hard to manipulate the body with the thick undersuit and doesn't have a real wide range of articulation because of that. Don't get me wrong, it looks good, but I gotta confess, I enjoyed posing my old Sideshow version more. Extreme care in handling is advised for those just acquiring this one. All of those add-on bits sticking out of the armor require a bit more patience moving him around. Also, the wrist pegs are
exceptionally weak. With very little force, I managed to snap the one in the plug-in arm. Good thing there are spares. And yes, another area where Sideshow gets the win with their releases these days, including the wrist peg with every hand that is featured with the figure! I also see why folks are having issues with the plug in arm. It comes of easily and isn't easy to get seated again. I haven't even tried the light-up one yet.
Now so it doesn't sound like I'm just carping on the figure...it is great looking. That pain-in-the-rear undersuit does give it good proportions and the detailing is really well-done. And...it looks good with the other Sideshow 212th releases from way back when. And that portrait is just a show-stopper! I have every confidence that Jango will look just as good once he arrives next year.
Here's some fresh shots...
I know most folks consider the Order 66 transmission pose to be his most iconic moment (and it is), but I really like the moment just prior to him receiving that fateful order. Handing his General back the light saber in that final moment of battlefield comadre' is still one of my favorite moments from the film...
He looks great with the Airborne Trooper and the fellow trooper of the 212th Battalion...
I'll go for some other poses and shots again another time. Hope to see more shots from folks just getting this one. Despite my gripes, it's a good figure.
And now I can display my old Sideshow version with his Phase I helmet!