I have the BD EX on order, also no word from PCS, but I'm willing to wait. It's not like they can just NOT ship my statue right? right? laughs nervously). I was thinking of snagging a reg Ryu to display the extra BD heads on, especially while the pre-order price is at $320 shipped. I like it, I like that they upgraded the Gi fabric to more sturdier material, I also like that the sculpt is more realistic and seems to be painted with a more realistic approach, gives me hope for the 1/3 Akuma coming (in 2029). That said, I DONOT like how he displays next to characters like Gouken and some others that were definitely sculpted in SF4 style and next to Eyu they really look like caricatures! I have Gouken and love it, but nextto this Ryu it seems really disjointed. Thing is, is Gouken too cartoony or is this Ryu sculpt to realistic? I guess that's why they included the Alpha headsculpt, but it just doesn't fit with the body sculpt. Even the arms are done in a realistic style while Goukens is smooth and animated-like.