Medicom Real Action Heroes Skyward Sword Link

[karamazov80]

I miss the days of $75-$100 1:6 figures …and I wouldn't say Mattel, maybe more like 2009-10 sideshow quality.

I don't know about that. I have several Joes from that period, and across the board--outfit, accessories, sculpt detail, paint apps, Sideshow wins by a landslide, even if Sideshow was (and is) far behind Hot Toys on that level.

But in fairness, my expectations have changed dramatically over time, while Medicom has pretty much had the same schtick for the last decade. Their Metal Gear Solid 3 figures look very similar to this one in terms of the sculpt quality, paint apps, etc. And the old RAH figures were $150-200+, so really, nothing much has changed on their end. I can only assume that there is a large Asian audience who value RAH figures because they are uniform with all the RAH figures that came before, because they don't seem to have a real audience here in the U.S.

Bottom line though, you won't find a better official 1/6 scale Link, so folks don't really have much choice than to bite the bullet and pay if they want one bad enough.

 

[Biojex]

That's pretty disheartening, glad I didn't bother.

Wait…What I said was supposed to have the opposite effect

I don't know about that. I have several Joes from that period, and across the board--outfit, accessories, sculpt detail, paint apps, Sideshow wins by a landslide, even if Sideshow was (and is) far behind Hot Toys on that level.

But in fairness, my expectations have changed dramatically over time, while Medicom has pretty much had the same schtick for the last decade. Their Metal Gear Solid 3 figures look very similar to this one in terms of the sculpt quality, paint apps, etc. And the old RAH figures were $150-200+, so really, nothing much has changed on their end. I can only assume that there is a large Asian audience who value RAH figures because they are uniform with all the RAH figures that came before, because they don't seem to have a real audience here in the U.S.

Bottom line though, you won't find a better official 1/6 scale Link, so folks don't really have much choice than to bite the bullet and pay if they want one bad enough.

I'm very fond of my SS Joes, but in relation to this Link it feels about the same in production values.

And...Yeah, the problem with Medicom is they don't really update or innovate...because they don't need too. They make all their money through vinyl figures and bearbricks. Which have been the same, easily produced items for years. It's visibly reflective in their other lines which is both sad and frustrating.


Also Link is pretty out of scale with other 1:6 figures from HT/SS. He's shorter than everyone else but proportionally it doesn't look right. I'll post some photos later to illustrate what i mean.

 

[omegaglory1]

Just got an invoice from Estatic Arts. I'll get it shipped out in about 2 weeks.

 

[BurningRage]

BBTS has them in stock now.

 

[SurlyJ]

Some good in-hand pics (albeit not the best posed pics) posted at TFW. Good scale shots too with Figma link and MP10 Optimus Prime.

https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/toyark/161267-lets-see-your-12-inch-figures-759.html

 

[Cap'n Cook]

I'm not so bothered by the fabric of the tunic. More so the vibrant green of it as opposed to the muted tone of the proto.

 

[Snake Plissken]

Some good in-hand pics (albeit not the best posed pics) posted at TFW. Good scale shots too with Figma link and MP10 Optimus Prime.

https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/toyark/161267-lets-see-your-12-inch-figures-759.html

Aside from the tunic it looks like a very solid figure, I may get it at some point if it's under retail... which is extremely doubtful.

 

[SurlyJ]

Aside from the tunic it looks like a very solid figure, I may get it at some point if it's under retail... which is extremely doubtful.

Well considering everyone keeps saying it costs $250 because of bbts but you can get it shipped from HLJ for like $190, it's already under retail

I'm not so bothered by the fabric of the tunic. More so the vibrant green of it as opposed to the muted tone of the proto.

I'm the opposite. While neither are a big deal to me, if I had to pick something from the prototype I wish was in the final product, color or fabric, I'd pick the prototype fabric. The muted green is better, but the brighter green doesn't bother me.

 

[Frank Jaeger]

The brighter green adds abit to the cheapness I think. Not that the tunic really bothers me as it is, but they should have used the proto material

 

[MxBxM]

Lazy postman didnt bother to go and knock on the door and I didnt work just to wait for the figure... he just left the pink card on the mailbox so ill get it tomorrow

Even witht he ugly posing on those pics it still looks great

 

[chusifer]

the mastersword looks out of proportion (too large)

 

[Ehollywood]

Got mine in today

 

[Cap'n Cook]

Looking good. Congrats!


Kind of want this still.

 

[Snake Plissken]

The brighter green adds abit to the cheapness I think. Not that the tunic really bothers me as it is, but they should have used the proto material

:exactly I think the material wouldn't bother me as much if it was darker or more subtle.

 

[krec9]

:exactly I think the material wouldn't bother me as much if it was darker or more subtle.

you could just dye or give it a black wash.

 

[Snake Plissken]

Too scared to attempt it, I leave about 99% of my figures stock with no modifications.

 

[MxBxM]

Bestpic I have seen so far.

Got mine in today
View attachment 101989

 

[Shropt]

The figure looks great other than all the materials looking extremely cheap. I'd pay around $150 for him but not a bit more.

 

[Frank Jaeger]

I just paid customs on mine, £38

 

[MxBxM]

That's about as what he actually costs.

The figure looks great other than all the materials looking extremely cheap. I'd pay around $150 for him but not a bit more.