MGS 4 Raiden 12-inch Figure from Medicom

[crowinghorse]

there we have it then...according to Wiki, Polyvinyl chloride (vinyl) PVC is made softer and more flexible by the addition of plasticizers, the most widely-used being phthalates. In this form, it is used in clothing and upholstery, and to make flexible hoses and tubing, flooring, to roofing membranes, and electrical cable insulation. It is also commonly used in figurines.

 

[Spliff]

Spliff,

So the "rubber body suits" on the MGS4 figures are vinyl? Are you sure about this? I thought someone at Sideshow mentioned they were rubber...

softy vinyl is what they say. on boxes, solicits, descriptions...

 

[Rock83]

what are you talking about? there is no lack of quality, when these things are all seperate pieces not even the strongest glue in the world can't keep them together. sucks you had problems with the arms, cos I didn't.

this is also why I wish HT would do them. their rubber suits can hold as much detail as the vinyl and are A LOT more flexible.

the big mistake was using vinyl for these, and not rubber.

You got lucky then Buddy,im glad yours hold up good

The seller said he would fix my problem and have no problem doing an exchange,waiting for his response on what to do next.

 

[LipSmack]

man i realli wish hottoys got this license, not only would it be better quality but they might go deeper into the line,
like a vamp, ocelot, solidus.... possibilities are endless and i would buy everysingle one of them!

 

[Solidus]

Man, the news about Raiden doesn't seem that good. I hope that my figure will hold up well, once I get it.

It doesn't seem as if Medicom has been encorporating quality control in their designs.

 

[Dark_Spidey]

Just got mine and he's wickedly cool!!! Much better than what I expected.

Could someone please tell me how to have the two visors placed before his eyes?
They look fragile and I don't want to break anything!

 

[Spliff]

i'm pretty sure you pull them outwards as much as you can, then bring him in over his eyes. s'how mine worked anyway.

 

[noisetrigger]

I am really disappointed with this figure in terms of QC. I went early morning to my usual shop to collect mine and the shop allowed me to open the box to check the figure first because some customer got one with a broken leg.

First impressions, looked really good, great detail, amazing likeness, and the scale seems really good this time around but I turn the figure around and there is already rubber cracks at the ass. I look under the arm and the suit is already coming apart.

I try to pose the hands and the left hand wouldn't hold a pose. it's not like the suit is resisting too much, well the suit is restrictive but the right hand will still hold a pose but the left hand is just loose.

I really wanted the figure so the shop opened another box for me. This one, no rubber cracks, and the suit under the arm hasn't come apart yet. I pose the right hand and it holds and I pose the left hand and it's even more looser than the first figure.

Instead of asking the shop to open more boxes, I canceled my order. As much as I wanted it, I just could not live with a figure with a loose left arm, especially when it costs so much!!!.

I mean, HT at a much cheaper price point comes with better QC and consistency. HT rubber suit also allows much more poseability and durability. This Raiden suit is just too thick and hinders poseability alot. This is one ninja that can't really pose like one because of the overly thick suit. And due to the nature of the suit, I can't tighten the left arm unless I cut the suit open.

To soothe my disappointment, I pre-ordered HT 1st version Joker and Bank Robber Joker. HT will be getting all my money from now on.

Medicom really dropped the ball on this one. They got everything right with this figure except such a simple thing as a left arm. I really wanted it and was willing to live with the thick suit but the loose left arm not on one but two!!! or maybe more.

When they cost this much, I expect nothing less than perfection.

 

[SOLIDSNAKE]

WELL after much debate I just canceld Raiden.

to many problems with this fig and I just go to many orders at sideshow comming that I really want more then this figure.

I am really happy to have SNAKE representing my MGS4 collection.
he will do.

might get him in the future.

 

[Rock83]

Oh well lets hope Medicom have learned from their mistakes before their next MGS5 figures

 

[crowinghorse]

Hearing all of these contrasting comments on the figure, I'm really hoping my sample arrives safe and sounds - I should have it next week or early the week after and I'll be sure to do an in-depth review once it arrives...

 

[Dark_Spidey]

I got mine yesterday and I am extremely happy with it. No cracks, nothing, good paint app, less fragile suit than Snake's, well articulated.

The only issue: He's BIG. About the size of a Predator!

 

[Amanaman]

The problem isn't QC, but a flawed design. Medicom needs to step up their game if they want me to take them seriously. If they weren't so cheap, Snake and Raiden's outfits would be a mix of armor and fabrics, as they were meant to be in the game. To have Raiden as a statue just doesn't feel right. Raiden's character begs to be posed like Darth Maul.

I'd hate to cancel this because it is the best and only licensed MGS4 stuff we're ever going to get in the forseeable future. I doubt anyone will pick up the license and top this. Sideshow could make awesome PFs if they wanted to.

 

[mpchi]

The problem isn't QC, but a flawed design. Medicom needs to step up their game if they want me to take them seriously....

I think it IS QC issue (and design flaws too). Its very often to find uneven tightness on most Medicom figures. Only a couple out of all the ones I've bought don't need some small surgery to tighten some joints. However, with figures like Snake or Raiden, you can't really open it up to fix loose joints.

Hope I don't get some unpleasant surprise when my Raiden arrives. My Old Snake happen to have a dislocated lower left leg, which I did manage to fix by taking the shoe & feet off & cut open his stockings. (even though I do like the figure quite a bit, but need a lot of work to fix all the minor issues).

 

[crowinghorse]

Anyone get this from Sideshow yet? Any idea when exactly it'll ship...

 

[Spliff]

I just got the processing e-mail from them, charging on the 2nd so should ship soon after.

Speaking of him, anyone want my SS order?
188 dlvd via Paypal.

 

[Dark_Spidey]

I just posted some pics https://www.runboard.com/bmedicom.f6.t11611%7Coffset=220

 

[crowinghorse]

I just posted some pics https://www.runboard.com/bmedicom.f6.t11611%7Coffset=220

you get this from Sideshow or another seller?

What are your thoughts on the figure?

 

[Dark_Spidey]

From ebay seller toystore4u.

To be honest, it's not flawless. The likeness is there but once again, the paint apps on the face look very cartoonish.
My biggest letdown has got to be the hair color. It's more gold than silver...and again makes Raiden look like a Japanese anime character.
It's ok though but a more realistic approach would have been nicer, especially when it comes to Metal Gear Solid.

Most people think Hot Toys would have done a better job on this character. They're probably right. However, there's no denying that this is still an extremely cool and impressive figure.
Oh yeah I forgot to mention that Raiden is BIG. About the size of a Predator actually.
When you display him alone he looks BA; next to the MGS3 figure he's a giant.

Poseability is good. If you're a little imaginative, you can get some incredible poses. But he looks terrific just standing there or unsheathing his katana.

If you're a Metal Gear fan, or simply if you enjoy kick ass 1/6 figures, you will not regret buying this, trust me. He's just a thousand times cooler than Old Snake!

 

[crowinghorse]

From ebay seller toystore4u.

To be honest, it's not flawless. The likeness is there but once again, the paint apps on the face look very cartoonish.
My biggest letdown has got to be the hair color. It's more gold than silver...and again makes Raiden look like a Japanese anime character.
It's ok though but a more realistic approach would have been nicer, especially when it comes to Metal Gear Solid.

Most people think Hot Toys would have done a better job on this character. They're probably right. However, there's no denying that this is still an extremely cool and impressive figure.
Oh yeah I forgot to mention that Raiden is BIG. About the size of a Predator actually.
When you display him alone he looks BA; next to the MGS3 figure he's a giant.

Poseability is good. If you're a little imaginative, you can get some incredible poses. But he looks terrific just standing there or unsheathing his katana.

If you're a Metal Gear fan, or simply if you enjoy kick ass 1/6 figures, you will not regret buying this, trust me. He's just a thousand times cooler than Old Snake!

Thx for your thoughts - I'm looking forward to reviewing mine on www.Figures.com as soon as it arrives. I've been waiting for this since Feb 07 and it's really been the one 1:6 scale figure I've actually anticipated. While I'm a huge fan of Hot Toys and Sideshow's stuff, this has been the ONE figure that - from the first time I saw it - just blew me away...I'm glad to know there are a lot of positive thoughts about it from those that have it.

I'm interested to look at the fine details like the decals - it's impressive they're actually game-accurate and readable. I'm also glad it seems Medicom took into consideration the critical comments fans made regarding the old snake and took a bit longer on Raiden - while I hate to wait, I'd rather it be better quality now than crap 4 months ago...