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Post by bcapp on Jan 5, 2023 18:14:19 GMT -6
zarbon Krillin was pretty bad (for a list of reasons longer than the Amazon River,) but I have to disagree with you on Kefla's head. It was pretty big compared to the what Tamashii likely used as reference when making her. I don't own Kefla (holding out hope for Caulifla and Kale as separate figures instead), but looking at those pictures, I feel like the problem is not necessarily that her head is too big, but that her body is too small. The image on the left is bulky and muscular, the one on the right appears much slimmer. And the neck is a big part of it, too. The right pic has a thick neck, nearly as wide as her head, while the left has a very slender neck in line with most female DB characters. That alone can make her look like a bobblehead!
That’s fair but this isn’t even a picture from the anime. This is a video game render. She’s much more skinny in the anime if you look at those pictures
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Post by dippergames420 on Jan 5, 2023 21:52:56 GMT -6
bcapp Fair point, here are screenshots from the anime.
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Post by sexylady on Jan 6, 2023 4:45:05 GMT -6
zarbon Krillin was pretty bad (for a list of reasons longer than the Amazon River,) but I have to disagree with you on Kefla's head. It was pretty big compared to the what Tamashii likely used as reference when making her. I like Kefla as a character and as Figuarts, but you're right on this one. I think he is well proportioned, except for his face (hair is fine because he has to be big/punk style). This is something that everyone who owns her can easily verify if you place Kefla next to A17 and A18 from the Tournament of Power. Kefla should have had a face similar in size to them to look perfect. She also looks a bit weird if you pose her next to UISign Goku for the same reason.
In general, Bandai has a problem with smaller characters (with some big ones too, like Imperfect Cell's or A16's lack of height), with overly large proportions, but ESPECIALLY on the heads.
That's why I don't want to see Trunks or Goten in Figuarts if they're going to stick with the Pan Super Hero style (wait till you see her next to her dad, it's going to be really grotesque) or Gohan and Krillin battle clothes . If they got a good Chiaotzu, they can do it with other characters that are a little bigger. And if it's for the price (actually they never cared much to justify it or not), they can include many extra parts (there is variety to do so).
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Post by jj on Jan 6, 2023 7:27:20 GMT -6
My largest issue with Kefla is how top heavy the weight is of the figure. Posing her isn't a matter of finding the best pose, but the pose that won't cause her to tip over because her hair is so dense and heavy compared to the rest of her body. It's even a problem when using a stand. The effects are great looking, but are also a pain to pose. I did just get my Super Hero Ultimate Gohan though, and I'm really excited to recreating the double KO! I also really wish they did this fight in the anime, or the manga did this fight any justice with the build.
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Post by zarbon on Jan 14, 2023 1:46:00 GMT -6
Out of curiosity, I held Kefla's face plates up to Jeice's - they're about the same size. Kefla's are a bit wider and Jeice's are a bit taller. I'm not sure any slightly shorter character other than the old Teen Gohan (and of course Chiaotzu) has the standard Goku-sized faceplate. Both Kefla and Jeice those are dwarfed by the faceplates of the Armored Kid Gohan (who I haven't opened and might not), and Gohan pales in comparison to the grotesque monster Krillin.
I do wish they'd standardize the face size, but I still give Kefla and Jeice a pass.
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Post by crisis on Jan 14, 2023 11:13:46 GMT -6
Although I do plan on getting SS4 Vegeta soon, I don’t remember the last SHF I purchased lol. It’s been a while.
Turles is also on my radar, although I didn’t preorder him so hopefully I’ll get lucky when he’s released next month. I have Frieza form 2 paid off so that will be a pleasant surprise whenever he arrives.
Other than that, Gigachad Piccolo is on my list for the foreseeable future. Aside from Broly and (hopefully) Cheelai, there’s no one else on my “must-have” list*. Not even Gohan.
*a lot of that has to do with the simple fact that I ran out of real estate on my display shelves lol. I literally have no space left. I want Porunga but I have nowhere to put it. Not to mention the few other action figure lines I collect (I have Bring Arts Cloud Tifa & Aeris on the way, as well as a couple other video game characters). So moving forward I have to be selective on which characters I choose to buy.
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Post by aquamarina on Jan 14, 2023 11:59:58 GMT -6
I think the last one I purchased was preordering Gamma 2 on ebay (When does he come out anyway?), last I actually got in hand was Super Hero Piccolo lol
Turles has been on my radar too, I passed on preordering him and kinda regret it I feel like he's one that's going to get really expensive really fast lol
I still need to preorder Pan and Broly, I've been really kind of, hesitant to buy stuff from this line despite actually having a job now, they feel so expensive lol
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Post by dippergames420 on Jan 14, 2023 18:17:17 GMT -6
I think the last one I purchased was preordering Gamma 2 on ebay (When does he come out anyway?), last I actually got in hand was Super Hero Piccolo lol Turles has been on my radar too, I passed on preordering him and kinda regret it I feel like he's one that's going to get really expensive really fast lol I still need to preorder Pan and Broly, I've been really kind of, hesitant to buy stuff from this line despite actually having a job now, they feel so expensive lol The Gammas come out this month in Japan, if I'm remembering correctly.
If you want Turles, I think a couple places still have him at an upcharged price, BBTS charged $115 for him (again, if memory serves.)
Believe you me, they are getting more and more pricey by the year, man. I still remember my old Gokus from 2014 or so cost me $40 a pop when they came out, now that old Base Goku would cost you an arm and a leg lol.
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Post by derelictbadger on Jan 15, 2023 4:32:39 GMT -6
I’ve supposedly got SS4 Vegeta on the way. He was £60 from Amazon Europe and I won a £100 gift card in the work Christmas quiz so went for it. 4-6 weeks delivery. I get the feeling it may have been a preorder. Hopefully it arrives.
Prior to that, I think SS4 Goku may have been my last SHF purchase. Either him or the Super androids. At this point, I have near enough all the characters I want in some form or another. I think I might keep up with the GT releases if we get anymore, otherwise I still want Videl to pair with Saiyaman.
Outside of DB, I have preordered the 2 Spiderverse SHFs. They look so good.
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Post by BrolyLSSJ01 on Jan 15, 2023 9:19:45 GMT -6
I preordered both Gammas from BBTS, and got Turles, Pan, and Broly from P-Bandai. I think I may have preordered a spare SSJ2 Goku from P-Bandai as well. Gotta double check on that one lmao
Before that, my last SHF get was Imperfect Cell, which was a Christmas gift.
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Post by tabuuforteakugun on Jan 15, 2023 15:14:00 GMT -6
Turles, Frieza Second Form and Trunks are P-O'd on my end. I'm curently eyeing a Golden Frieza and a Buu Evil Version, and waiting for being able to snag a Frieza Third Form.
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Post by crisis on Jan 15, 2023 16:29:13 GMT -6
Outside of DB, I have preordered the 2 Spiderverse SHFs. They look so good. I too want Tobey & Andrew Spidey’s, but still have to figure out where I’ll put them. …o-or did you mean Miles & Gwen?
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Post by derelictbadger on Jan 16, 2023 1:07:05 GMT -6
Outside of DB, I have preordered the 2 Spiderverse SHFs. They look so good. I too want Tobey & Andrew Spidey’s, but still have to figure out where I’ll put them. …o-or did you mean Miles & Gwen? I mean Miles and Gwen. Into the Spiderverse is one of my favourite films. As much as I like the live action Spideys, I’ve never been a massive fan of realistic looking figures.
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Post by uiroshi on Jan 16, 2023 3:37:50 GMT -6
I'm really a little bit disappointed by Porunga, the glossy unpainted plastic makes him look like a model kit. For the price I expected a bit more.
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Post by crisis on Jan 16, 2023 8:44:00 GMT -6
That's why I don't want to see Trunks or Goten in Figuarts if they're going to stick with the Pan Super Hero style (wait till you see her next to her dad, it's going to be really grotesque) [/div]
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