MGS 4 Raiden 12-inch Figure from Medicom

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Yeah, I'm also looking forward to receiving Raiden. A must for me as a cyborg, robot, android, humanoid... freak. I never played the game, but the design alone does it for me. I just don't like the design of his feet very much, as far as I can judge from the pictures. Yes, it's cool that they are articulated, can grab stuff and all, but they don't look so good. My cc's getting charged in a couple of days, and if SSC stays true to their (very sad and slow) routine, I should receive the figure in about a month.

 

[crowinghorse]

I just found out my Raiden shipped today and I should have it early next week, which means review on www.Figures.com late next week or early the next -

As for the feet - you really have to play the game and see Raiden "at work" to see what he can do with those odd-looking "high heels." I've heard people complain about them a lot and when I first saw them I was a little W T F as well, but once you see them in action, they're understandably cool...

 

[Rock83]

I hope your Raiden holds up,for a 200$ figure i REALLY hope you get your raiden in perfect shape.I still have to argue with that seller of mine,i was kind and said i could solve a deal that worked for both of us,since he wont be able to sell a broken Raiden figure again.
I told him refund the express shipping cost which was 60$ but he couldnt even do that and said 35$,so i will just send the figure back for an exchange.

I was as cooperative as possible,and my deal would put a smile on both of our faces,mostly him,but when he doesnt accept that i dont know what else to do than send it back to him and he would have to send me a new figure and HE looses 200$,fine with me.

he did contact Medicom about this,but they gave him a cold hand back at his face.

 

[crowinghorse]

Rock - I hope you get it sorted - it looks like such an amazing figure - I'm really really really hoping this figure is as good as my imaginations made it out to be...especially since I've had over 18 months to think about how cool it'll be...

and yeah, I've heard Medicom can be a bit harsh with its retailers, which is too bad really - you're only as good as your service IMHO...

 

[Rock83]

Rock - I hope you get it sorted - it looks like such an amazing figure - I'm really really really hoping this figure is as good as my imaginations made it out to be...especially since I've had over 18 months to think about how cool it'll be...

and yeah, I've heard Medicom can be a bit harsh with its retailers, which is too bad really - you're only as good as your service IMHO...

My just started to crack open on the left thigh,dont lift any arms or legs at all,and youll be fine...

 

[crowinghorse]

left thigh - where exactly? the crotch or actually ON the thigh somewhere? photos preferred - thx!

 

[The Tuggernaut]

I dunno if i should get this guy.
Ive seen him on ebay, and i just dont think
he is worth the price ppl are askin for him.
Hopefully i can find a good retail store online to get him from

 

[crowinghorse]

preorders for Raiden went for as low as $150, but I haven't seen anything less than $190 on ebay - good luck finding one for less -

 

[The Tuggernaut]

Thanks, I can only hope.

 

[Vincent Shaw]

Can´t wait to see first reviews.

 

[Rock83]

left thigh - where exactly? the crotch or actually ON the thigh somewhere? photos preferred - thx!

Will take pictures tomorrow.

 

[crowinghorse]

Any photos of the leg?

 

[Rock83]

Sorry,forgot it,here it is,its the same problem ive had under the arm,its simply the glue that holds the arms and legs to the body.

 

[Rock83]

Any photos of the leg?

In this pic it seems like you have the same problem under the arm,am i right?

 

[Alice Adrenochrome]

hehehe... I foresee that SSC will run out of replacement Raidens very very soon! Perhaps they'll offer a 25% refund right away! What ever, I know I ain't accepting a $179 figure (about $270 after shipping and taxes) that starts crumbling just by looking at it. These figures are mend to be posed, are they not? What good is a 1/6 scale (action) figure, if it's suit rips open when you pose it??

Seriously, what can we expect to receive these days for $180?

 

[Rock83]

hehehe... I foresee that SSC will run out of replacement Raidens very very soon! Perhaps they'll offer a 25% refund right away! What ever, I know I ain't accepting a $179 figure (about $270 after shipping and taxes) that starts crumbling just by looking at it. These figures are mend to be posed, are they not? What good is a 1/6 scale (action) figure, if it's suit rips open when you pose it??

Seriously, what can we expect to receive these days for $180?

The suit itself isnt weak,its the glue that holds all part together,same with V1 Snake and the paint coming off,but yeah its just as bad.

im curious if the Olive Drab Snake is the same,i have no reason to think they have improved it,as they have failed 2 times now.Delaying Raiden for so long,FOR NOTHING!

 

[crowinghorse]

damn - this is a major bummer...

I'm expecting mine tomorrow and hope there's nothing like this on it...though I don't forsee myself even attempting to pose it in too extreme a poses because of these issues...

 

[Spliff]

i can't stop touching mine. i love it so much.

 

[drunk_leprechaun]

i can't stop touching mine. i love it so much.

something about that sounds dirty.. that or im a perv

 

[Rock83]

something about that sounds dirty.. that or im a perv

Raiden is irresistible,remember the President in MGS2?