Metal Gear Solid Collectibles

[Frank Jaeger]

I have no idea how hes actually doing that in that gif. It's so funny

 

[WellCQCaboutthat]

The funniest part is the people who write novels usually get mad at us when we tell them we dont wanna read it. Keep it simple and have a conversation if you wish but dont bore us with a long detailed opinion. No one really cares, especially a reall bad opinion at that.

 

[Irvy]

Guy probably has a blog too. Blogs are a big deal.

 

[synysterfox]

I wanted to share what I believe is the best "purchase plan" mgsv:
- get the special japanese edition: you get the artbook, steelbox and a japanese voice acting if you like that.
- get the CE for the hand, documentary and the dlc.
OR
- just get the regular, and enjoy the game, the half sized hand is just useful for holding napkins maybe.

Thoughts?

 

[Snake Plissken]

- just get the regular, and enjoy the game, the half sized hand is just useful for holding micropeens.

Might be good for the Japanese market.

 

[Cap'n Cook]

Not getting any LE. Will save my moolah for HT BB.

 

[Solidus]

I wanted to share what I believe is the best "purchase plan" mgsv:
- get the special japanese edition: you get the artbook, steelbox and a japanese voice acting if you like that.
- get the CE for the hand, documentary and the dlc.
OR
- just get the regular, and enjoy the game, the half sized hand is just useful for holding napkins maybe.

Thoughts?

No art book for the Japanese LE, just a lithograph.

Might be good for the Japanese market.

I see what you did there .

 

[FSLAR]

The funniest part is the people who write novels usually get mad at us when we tell them we dont wanna read it. Keep it simple and have a conversation if you wish but dont bore us with a long detailed opinion. No one really cares, especially a reall bad opinion at that.

The thing is most of the novels are relevant - this is a collectibles thread, not a general discussion thread and even then, there was no discussion of any kind, and hell, probably no Solid Snake mentions

 

[WellCQCaboutthat]

his opinion were of poor taste towards solid snake and how solids story wasnt really good at all.

 

[ZombieRepublican]

No art book for the Japanese LE, just a lithograph.

That's what I thought but if you translate the page for the Japanese Limited edition it does actually mention an Artbook.

Personally I'm getting the UK collectors edition and hopefully pick up the artbook on eBay. My only worry is the collector edition doesn't sell out and goes for £20 after a few months (Like Risings CE)

 

[synysterfox]

Wait what? Just a lithograph?! Meeeeeeeh that's not good news. Play asia listed an artbook. Of course it won't be if the size is like that tiny book in the Legacy Collection first print

 

[RIDDICK]

I admire those who can take MGS seriously to the point of thinking that any game in the series had good or bad writing.

 

[Irvy]

I'd rather skip the CE and buy a nice artbook or a fig.

 

[GasparZizou]

I know I'm the odd man out here when it comes to Solid Snake's character, but for me, he was just a lame version of Wolverine in MGS1. With how preachy it got, he might as well just looked at the screen and said, "Kids, it's okay to be yourself and you can love whoever you want. Now remember, say no to nuclear weapons!"

That's an odd complaint that actually makes Solid Snake sound even cooler

The plot in that game is so good, but the characterizations are really silly. I think it has the best cast in the series, but sloppy execution when it comes to dialogue.

I think it has the best execution of everything in the entire franchise.

With MGS2, Raiden was a much more interesting character, which made Solid Snake seem like such a legendary badass. It's kind of like Superman stories. He's pretty one-dimensional, but if you develop the cast and the world around him, he seems so much more interesting. It falls apart when you put him with the rest of the Justice League, because he can't rely on that "Truth, Justice, and American Way," because every hero has that, plus more depth to their character.

In my experience, I have never met a single person, not one, who has actually read a Superman comic, or actually knows the Superman character for that matter, and dislikes him or thinks he's boring, one dimensional, etc etc the only people that say such things (again, in my experience) are people who don't know Superman, the people who are only familiar with the "aura" of the archetype Superman "represents" and has been passed on by the mainstream, but not know Superman himself.

Superman is by no means one dimensional, and in fact, when you put him with the rest of the league, Superman is the one who sticks to the truth and justice stuff the most making it a staple that the rest of the characters follow as an example.

Dude, read The adventures of Superman #40 and #41, and tell me he's one dimensional, I dare you and there are plenty more examples.

and that dumb ending of making him quiver and shoot the gun—as if he cowardly shot the gun in the air.

I actually like the ending, because it's a big **** you to the people who wanted Snake to pull the trigger, fans included, Snake's a fighter, he's not giving up.

 

[Solidus]

^Didn't read...

There's a discussion thread for bloviated canon opinions .

 

[Solidus]

On some other news, I got Nendoroid Snake in the mail!

I didn't know were separate pieces for the legs. Doesn't matter though, it's an awesome looking fig, at the size I was expecting. Pics in just a moment...

That's what I thought but if you translate the page for the Japanese Limited edition it does actually mention an Artbook.

Personally I'm getting the UK collectors edition and hopefully pick up the artbook on eBay. My only worry is the collector edition doesn't sell out and goes for £20 after a few months (Like Risings CE)

Wait what? Just a lithograph?! Meeeeeeeh that's not good news. Play asia listed an artbook. Of course it won't be if the size is like that tiny book in the Legacy Collection first print

Thanks for the clarification, guys. If, for whatever chance, it just happens to be a full-sized art book with Shikawa's sketches, then my interest will definitely be piqued.

But, like you mentioned, fox, I think it will most likely be a small brochure with CGI renders. The legacy collection had the most uninspiring "art book" in recent memory.

 

[WellCQCaboutthat]

Its a really nice figure solidus. Also if you open up his head all his accessories fit inside.

 

[Solidus]

Its a really nice figure solidus. Also if you open up his head all his accessories fit inside.

Thanks Jason, I'll check it out. I'd have some pics up already, but my ceiling's being fixed again . Had a leak in the drywall with all the melted snow, and now the repair people are walking all over my apartment.

 

[Jameson Rook]

It's kind of like Superman stories. He's pretty one-dimensional, but if you develop the cast and the world around him, he seems so much more interesting. It falls apart when you put him with the rest of the Justice League, because he can't rely on that "Truth, Justice, and American Way," because every hero has that, plus more depth to their character.

Just curious, have you ever read What's So Funny About Truth, Justice & the American Way? There was a movie adaptation too. Come back and tell me he's one dimensional.

On some other news, I got Nendoroid Snake in the mail!

Sweet. I should get one.

 

[Solidus]

Just be warned, it's a figure with niche appeal . I know your collection is geared mostly towards highly detailed 1/6 figures, so I'm not sure if you'll really like this one, or if it'll be a good fit for what you have displayed. It's a few inches tall, with a giant anime head.