Action Figure Medicom - MAFEX Star Wars line coming

[matkron]

Well it looks like these are releasing this month after all. First photos I've seen of the final product. Looking forward to reviews!

 

[Rogerbee]

I know it's only one pic, but, that Kylo doesn't look tall enough to me. I'd have to see more pics before I'm convinced. The Finn trooper they've shown looks good, but, it all depends on the production paint.

Fett on the other hand, well, he's a little winner and I certainly wouldn't say no to him

 

[Auel]

Credits: Isaac Wong

Link: https://www.facebook.com/pg/isaacwong89615/photos/?tab=album&album_id=764132410409523

 

[ShadowGuardian]

Credits: Isaac Wong

Link: https://www.facebook.com/pg/isaacwong89615/photos/?tab=album&album_id=764132410409523

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Looks like Kylo went to the same tanning salon as Superman...

Unmasked head aside, I don't know what to think of this figure (from what I've seen). Something about him just looks really off to me. Maybe he's too tall and lanky?

Edit: Yup, he's definitley way too lanky, much like his Mafex grandfather.

Also I know Figuarts are usually smaller, but from the pictures Kylo appears to tower over Captain Phasma. That doesn't seem right at all..

I don't have either of these figures but both the Mafex and Figuarts offerings don't cut it for me to make a purchase.

I used to defend Medicom's Mafex line way more but this late into the game and they are still putting out mediocre looking figures.

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[Auel]

You're comparing SHF Phasma to a Mafex, which I think is an unfair comparison since both are of different scale. I'll wait till I receive the Mafex version of Phasma to judge.

 

[prodigy1367]

Yeah Figuarts Phasma is too small to begin with


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[ShadowGuardian]

You're comparing SHF Phasma to a Mafex, which I think is an unfair comparison since both are of different scale. I'll wait till I receive the Mafex version of Phasma to judge.

I know it's the SHF Phasma. Mafex and Figuarts are NOT different scales though. Both are classified as 6"; Figuarts are just generally on the smaller end of that scale.

I know it's probably not the greatest comparison, but Kylo still seems too tall. The height gap between Mafex and Figuarts isn't huge.....

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[Rogerbee]

Adam Driver is pretty tall and I think the Mafex has more presence than the Figuarts does. To me, Mafex seem good at masked humans and SHF are good at the rest. At this scale the presence matters more to me than the detail. That was why I got the Mafex Vader, he had the height and the presence. At the distance I'd be looking at him from, he's all the Vader I need right now.

 

[prodigy1367]

That's exactly why I went with Mafex Vader as well. Imo it's the best Vader in this scale. The size issues can really kill an otherwise fine figure for me and Figuarts can be quite the letdown in that regard.


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[Kunanuk]

Actually, I start to think that MAFEX and SH Figuarts goals are to make their own scales, and leave out the options to mix them.
Just look at MAFEX FO Stormtrooper and Kylo Ren; they're the opposite to SH Figuarts, bulkier, taller.

In the other hand, Bandai kits can be mixed perfectly with The Black Series.

 

[Rogerbee]

Well, they always have done with their larger figures. What Medicom might class as 1/6 is always more like 1/7 or even 1/8 with stuff like their Alien.

 

[shockwave]

I just received my Fed-Ex notification - the Mafex Ren arrived at my house, a day early.

 

[ragacin]

Any photos of the Episode III Vader in hand yet?

 

[Auel]

Any photos of the Episode III Vader in hand yet?

He's not out yet, should be around mid to end Feb.

 

[ShadowGuardian]

Daredevil_19 shared some photos of his Mafex Kylo Ren on Instagram. Review should be up soon.

Is it just me or does the unmasked head look significantly better in his photo?

Sorry if the image quality isn't the best; here's the link to the original photos:
https://www.instagram.com/daredevil_19/

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[JonEl]

Yeah that's a great photo of the unmasked.

Here is mine without any time for futzing.

 

[Kunanuk]

Yeah that's a great photo of the unmasked.

Here is mine without any time for futzing.

So, what are your first-quick thoughts about it?

 

[JonEl]

I like it, need to look at it next to my figuarts for a good comparison, the robe is a little puffy but that can be futzed. 3po is a huge improvement from the pack with R2...he didn't fall apart!!! And loving BB-8... which could use more accessories but let's be real I would've used the lighter thumbs up arm no matter what.

Overall positive though on them. Also that's the best unstable light saber sculpt across all scales in my opinion.

 

[Rogerbee]

I've always liked Kylo better masked anyway, so the Mafex would still be my choice were I to make it.

 

[matkron]

Not sure if you've all seen this, but Mafex put up a photo of Phasma on their Twitter. Also looks like her release date is now 2/23.