S.H.Figuarts Marvel MCU General Thread

[Siona]

Re: S.H.Figuarts IronMan

Couldn't find a thread for the whole Avengers line so I will post that here.

Iron Man Mark 45 Figuarts (and a part of the crew).

 

[ronri]

Re: S.H.Figuarts IronMan

While I've bought Bandai's Figuarts before, Mk45 will be my first IM figure from them. Really hoping that they at least make Ultron.

 

[Brainiac]

Re: S.H.Figuarts IronMan

oh wow..... yeah I'd be down for that 45

I like the Tobey Maguire Luke Skywalker as well

 

[DasMuse]

Re: S.H.Figuarts IronMan

While I've bought Bandai's Figuarts before, Mk45 will be my first IM figure from them. Really hoping that they at least make Ultron.

YES! It will be my first as well... The only other SHF figure I have is a DBZ con exclusive. I'm hoping they make multiple kinds of ultron as I would want them all... The Cap looks good too, but i'm not digging hulk and thor.

 

[mynameschris]

Re: S.H.Figuarts IronMan

Very nice... been waiting for them to put Cap up since ordering IM!

 

[ShaneX]

Re: S.H.Figuarts IronMan

oh wow..... yeah I'd be down for that 45

I like the Tobey Maguire Luke Skywalker as well

Tobey!! What you doin there?!?!

 

[Dave_W]

Re: S.H.Figuarts IronMan

Is there any difference between the Figuarts, Revoltech and Figma figures, I mean is one considered to be superior to the other 2?

 

[ronri]

Re: S.H.Figuarts IronMan

Is there any difference between the Figuarts, Revoltech and Figma figures, I mean is one considered to be superior to the other 2?

Revoltech once sort of popularized the idea of super-articulated Japanese figures, but their production quality are less tighter and refined than Figuarts and Figma. Over the years they've been treated as more or less "inferior" compared to those other two, especially since their humanoid characters tend to be more stylized (for better or worse, their MGR Raiden figure being one of the better examples). Over the years they've attempted different directions to improve their joints/sculpts and even started a line of 4" figures.

Max Factory's Figma rose in popularity mainly due to its introduction of fairly accurate depictions of anime characters. Their productions are more focused on anime characters and recently they've been improving even more with sharper designs, better joint systems and clean-cut paint. Unfortunately, their expertise in producing anime figures can often affect their movie/live-action-inspired figures where their sculpts, while sharp, tends to be simpler than what you would expect from a movie-inspired figure. Still, in terms of producing 1/12 anime figures, they're still unmatched in terms of consistency and the amount of characters they've put out.

Bandai's Figuarts mainly became popular through their mech and Tokusatsu figures only to branch out even further touching various properties such as famous Japanese kaiju (Godzilla) and later, classic anime like Dragon Ball Z. This essentially catapulted them into the spotlight as high-end 1/12 figure creators. Their production quality is equal to Max Factory's Figma in some respects. The main difference between the two is that Figma tends to be more smooth and clean-cut in the production of their final products (very suited for anime characters) while Figuarts tends to be more rough and textured (very suited for realistic/detailed sculpts).

One could argue that Figma and Figuarts are the top competitors of the 1/12 Japanese market, but even that's a bit questionable considering how often it is that Figma and Figuarts tend to tackle very different properties barring the occasional overlaps (e.g. Cardcaptor Sakura)

 

[ShaneX]

Re: S.H.Figuarts IronMan

It's really objective..,but in my opinion, revoltech would be in third place out of the 3 just because their figures are more stylized and the [usually super articulated] joints are very present (not that figuarts and figma joints can't be seen). Revoltech does have some nicely detailed figures (Metal Gear Raiden is one that I have and like & the Bobba Fett they have coming out looks great). Figmas tend to be more costly than figuarts but figuarts make great figures as well. My friends have a bunch of Kamen riders and the paint and Sculpt and articulation on them is great. I have a figuarts Iron Patriot (hope to get the Figuarts Mark 45) as well as the Figma Mark 7. Side by side, the Figuarts Patriot is a little shorter than the Figma mark 7 and in my opinion, the Figma mark 7 looks more "high end". But then agan the Figma mark 7 is widely regarded as a greatly detailed figure in that scale. Both figures have great articulation and I never had a problem getting them to pose the way I liked (note: I don't have a Revoltech Iron Man but there are tons of reviews online). I also have some sword art and Attack on titan figmas and they're greatly detailed with good articulation too. So in the end, its up to you and how much your willing to spend. If you want great articulation over aesthetics and not to spend too much, go with Revoltech. If you want more of a high end looking figure- weigh the pros and cons between figuarts and figma.

Now...if Figma happened to make a Mark 45 that would be very interesting. But for now, that Figuarts 45 looks perfect

 

[ShaneX]

Re: S.H.Figuarts IronMan

@ronri,
Looks like we both wrote him essays lol.

He's more than informed now

 

[ronri]

Re: S.H.Figuarts IronMan

@ronri,
Looks like we both wrote him essays lol.

He's more than informed now

Haha true, and reading yours, our opinions about them don't seem too far off either.

 

[Dave_W]

Re: S.H.Figuarts IronMan

Thanks to you both for taking the time to explain it so well. The 45 looks amazing and will my first of this kind.

 

[Motuxmen]

Re: S.H.Figuarts IronMan

Revoltech once sort of popularized the idea of super-articulated Japanese figures, but their production quality are less tighter and refined than Figuarts and Figma. Over the years they've been treated as more or less "inferior" compared to those other two, especially since their humanoid characters tend to be more stylized (for better or worse, their MGR Raiden figure being one of the better examples). Over the years they've attempted different directions to improve their joints/sculpts and even started a line of 4" figures.

Max Factory's Figma rose in popularity mainly due to its introduction of fairly accurate depictions of anime characters. Their productions are more focused on anime characters and recently they've been improving even more with sharper designs, better joint systems and clean-cut paint. Unfortunately, their expertise in producing anime figures can often affect their movie/live-action-inspired figures where their sculpts, while sharp, tends to be simpler than what you would expect from a movie-inspired figure. Still, in terms of producing 1/12 anime figures, they're still unmatched in terms of consistency and the amount of characters they've put out.

Bandai's Figuarts mainly became popular through their mech and Tokusatsu figures only to branch out even further touching various properties such as famous Japanese kaiju (Godzilla) and later, classic anime like Dragon Ball Z. This essentially catapulted them into the spotlight as high-end 1/12 figure creators. Their production quality is equal to Max Factory's Figma in some respects. The main difference between the two is that Figma tends to be more smooth and clean-cut in the production of their final products (very suited for anime characters) while Figuarts tends to be more rough and textured (very suited for realistic/detailed sculpts).

One could argue that Figma and Figuarts are the top competitors of the 1/12 Japanese market, but even that's a bit questionable considering how often it is that Figma and Figuarts tend to tackle very different properties barring the occasional overlaps (e.g. Cardcaptor Sakura)

How many people looked at that and thought "f#@king motuxmen again!"...ha...see its not just me!! Lol

 

[ronri]

Re: S.H.Figuarts IronMan

How many people looked at that and thought "f#@king motuxmen again!"...ha...see its not just me!! Lol

Haha! I'll admit I've done my fair share of essays and while some have been warm (even happy) to the idea of actually reading them, it gets hilarious when others think it's some sort of obligation on their part to the point of raging about them.

 

[Starfleet Captain]

Re: S.H.Figuarts IronMan

I just love my SHFiguart Mark 42 with the sofa! If 45 turns out alright, I think I will save some money and skip the HT version!

 

[ShaneX]

Re: S.H.Figuarts IronMan

Thanks to you both for taking the time to explain it so well. The 45 looks amazing and will my first of this kind.

Right on man. Can't wait for it

 

[ShaneX]

Re: S.H.Figuarts IronMan

Was posted in the HT mark 45 thread.

Same image but it's a clearer look. Any updates on when it goes up for order?

 

[mynameschris]

Re: S.H.Figuarts IronMan

To my knowledge only the Mark 43 has been put up of the original 4 that were previewed (Im keeping an eye out for Cap and I havent seen him yet) so if they pull a Hot Toys he could go up soon, if not he may be the last to be released... who knows!

 

[ShaneX]

Re: S.H.Figuarts IronMan

Figuarts 43 and 45

 

[Sachiel]

Re: S.H.Figuarts IronMan

Preorders go up April 2nd.

Captain America (July)
Hulk (July)
Mark 45 (August)
Thor (Sept)