Medicom Real Action Heroes Skyward Sword Link

[jedijim3002]

Thank you JJ!

Yup yup.

 

[jedijim3002]

Hi all, so I picked up a custom tunic from KC Design. Here are my quick thoughts about this whole thing. Didn't bother posing again because I freakin' suck at it.


Here it is, neatly packaged.

Some comparison pics with the original factory tunic on the left.

The custom is noticeably thinner with some kind of cotton weave; it even looks like Medicom's prototype. Though I must say I still like the muted green on the prototype more. The custom is more of a bright yellow-ish green.

The valcro on the left side is still there, though I didn't think it was necessary at all.

Here's what's underneath. Looks almost like it came straight out of Attack on Titan. Of course no chain mail underneath just some pieces here and there to create the illusion. Chest piece is glued onto the fabric by factory. The arm pieces are like armlets.

The fitting. This is really easy to do as long as you raise his arms up from the sides instead of from the front. But I did struggle to get the factory tunic off because it was so stiff and clunky.

And now tugging his undershirt back inside. This is important because you can't do this anymore once the belt is back on.

The factory cap is glued onto the head piece around the brim. It can be pried out gently. This is what's underneath.

Getting the belt and scabbard on/off is the most difficult part of this ordeal. They are held together by glue and must be carefully pried out. I chose to pick it apart at these points:

I super-glued everything back together, which is also a dangerous process. The belt is glued back perfectly but some glue oozed through the scabbard piece. Lucky for me, the scabbard wasn't glued to the tunic but I was left with some residue on the fabric. And fortunately it's only in the back and the scabbard itself covers it so it's not noticeable unless upon close examination. But be EXTRA careful.


And walla!! It's done!! The cap fits right back on without glue but I still have to nudge it in place every here and there. Maybe I'll pick up some fabric glue and hold it in place; but it's fine without glue.

Here's a few more from this morning under natural lighting.

This custom tunic sits very well on the figure and is more coherent with the material of the undershirt and pants. And by that I mean it has these nice and tiny wrinkles like with the undershirt and pants. This is something the factory tunic definitely cannot do.

One thing I did notice is that his waist is actually really small. With the thicker factory tunic, his waist appears scrunched up around the gut. Here, you'll notice this nice and straight physique from the belly down and looks very natural.

All in all, this is definitely worth it if you are willing to go through the trouble of taking everything apart. But really these pics don't do it justice. It looks way better on hand.

Once again, this is purchased from KC Design, which I must thank for doing such wonderful work. KC Design has a thread here if you are interested.


~Thanks for reading.

Thanks for the heads up and the "link".

 

[Kubrick]

If anyone is looking for a Master Replica 1/6 Mastersword and Shield I just found this one

https://www.ebay.com/itm/171338183649?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

[Biojex]

For anyone interested. HLJ is having a sale right now and RAH Link is part of it. You can get him for about $116 plus shipping which is about $20 depending.

https://www.hlj.com/product/MEDRAH-622/Act

 

[Vader AL]

Is that for the USA too?

 

[FSLAR]

Yes it is. Gonna order him now.

 

[jedijim3002]

Just ordered a second. Shadow link here I come!

 

[FSLAR]

And mine arrive last week but I was heading out on a trip with my friends. Going to do a full-length review but mini-one for now. I bought RAH Madoka Magica - Sakura Kyoko alongside him as well, so I think that'll help with my view of it.

The tunic still looks bad in person. But it doesn't really hinder articulation actually, to my surprise, and at worst it's not as bad as you would think. Head rotates fine, arms move ok, waist swivels well. His legs bend up to his torso, compared to Kyoko which cannot go all the way up. Paint is clean, but I've heard issues with it cracking, especially when putting in accessories (the bow in particular, which I did in a different way). Moveable eyes seem to work well though, and it adds a bit to the figure. I don't have any PERS Hot Toys figures so I can't state how it compares. I do feel he should have come with maybe one or two more accessories (Clawshots due to it being a fan favorite in the 3D games for instance) and maybe another face, anything really to help the still big price. I honestly do feel that if not for the deal on HLJ, I might have skipped out, for now anyway. It's still steep at $200 before shipping and even if the tunic matched the prototype, I still would feel this way.

However, RAH Link seems like a larger scale version of the Figma too, which I feel the same way with RAH Kyoko Sakura and her Figma counterpart. I own both, so I can safely say this. This is mostly due to similar accessories honestly, and even the sculpting in some ways. Link's default face at times looks less stoic (more bleak, maybe depends on the angle) but the screaming face looks good. I prefer the Figma due to the smaller price and pose ability working well but the RAH gains points for size, uniqueness (who knows if we will ever get a Nintendo figure in this scale ever again? plus the eyes), and accessories. So it's ok, but not that superb.

 

[DaSaru]

if medicom keeps using the figma as a base..i wonder when we'll get a 1/6 Samus. XD

anyway, if i make a custom costume using white fabric and then dye it to the green i want, would it stain?

 

[Von Koz]

Seeing the custom tunic and going back to look at the prototype really makes me bummed that Medicom/Nintendo made the change to the snuggie he's wearing out of the box. The prototype tunic was just way more fitting for the character!

 

[TK0083]

That custom tunic looks really nice. Might have to pick one up.

Here's my current pose......

 

[FSLAR]

I need to buy the custom tunic too, though I'm wondering how you got the bow into his trigger hand? I was worried about breaking the paint

 

[TK0083]

I need to buy the custom tunic too, though I'm wondering how you got the bow into his trigger hand? I was worried about breaking the paint

Use a hairdryer to warm up the hand and soften it. That should make the hand pliable enough to get it around the bow.

 

[SurlyJ]

I broke the ****ing paint...

 

[canuck_spartan]

Rough Surly! On another note, has anyone come across any customs yet? I'd love to see an updated tunic, maybe "Magic Armor" from TP?

 

[Ce Ilhuicamina]

Rough Surly! On another note, has anyone come across any customs yet? I'd love to see an updated tunic, maybe "Magic Armor" from TP?

I'd rather see a Hyrule Warriors custom.

 

[jedijim3002]

Thinking about color schemes for a shadow Link. What do you guys think?

 

[krec9]

Anyone selling one of those if not any deals anywhere for this?

 

[SaigonExpress69]

https://www.hlj.com/product/MEDRAH-622/Act

 

[krec9]

https://www.hlj.com/product/MEDRAH-622/Act

How much do they charge for shipping?