Hey all…
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| When it first arrive.^^... |
This is my first review for this
blog. I’m going to write up on one of the latest Figuarts Zero One Piece figure
in the market which is Monkey D. Luffy Battle Version!!! When the news broke
out in April 2013 that Bandai is releasing a battle version of our most
likable character Luffy performing on of Luffy's most memorable and spectacular attacks - the Gum Gum Red Hawk, I was excited about it and need to have the figure in my collections. Now it is finally in my hand. Muahahahaha...*evil laugh...
First of all, I have to give
credit to Bandai. Bandai really did an amazing job with the packaging box. It
is nicely done. The image of Luffy capture in the box is appealing with Luffy’s
striking pose. You can see it in the picture below.
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| ROAR!!! |
At first glance when Bandai first
release the picture of the Luffy Battle Version, I wasn’t too fancy with the
new base for the figure. With a pentagon shape and the huge Japanese wording
intach, it wasn’t to my liking as it will take up a whole lot of shape for
placing in the display cabinet. But……I realise to myself why Bandai
did that and i am now loving it. When the figure is put on top of the base, it
illustrate the impact of how the Luffy Battle Version should be in my opinion.
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| Luffy!!!*Don't mess with me expression. |
The paint job is done perfectly
for this figure as there is no spillage or dots usually happen for Figuarts
Zero figure collections. The color are vivid and follow the anime storyline.
Personally, I fancy more on the Figuarts Zero collections as oppose to the
Portrait of Pirates (P.O.P) collection as the Figuarts Zero collections tend to
follow the proportion and facial expression of the character in the One Piece
manga/anime. I will highlight this is more detail in my other figure review.
Highlights:
The most appealing thing about
this Luffy Battle Version figure to me is how nicely the strawhat was done and
colored. That is a plus for me. Besides, Bandai really made an awesome job
capturing the facial expression of Luffy performing the Gum Gum Red Hawk. It is
exactly the same as the manga’s facial expression!!! Bravo to Bandai on
sculpturing probably the best ever Luffy’s angry face.
The figure is able to stand without the base
for some people who are looking to save some extra space to display other
figure but I would prefer to present it with the base for this figure just to
illustrate the impact of Gum Gum Red Hawk.
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| The strawhat is nicely done. Bravo!=D... |
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| Gum Gum Red Hawk!!! |
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| Side view - Left |
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| Side view - Right |
The figure is currently priced at
3,200 Yen (MYR102) in Japan which I find it’s at a reasonable price. In our
local market, we can find it at around MYR 110 – 150 depending on pre-order
price and on the shelf market price.
Overall: I really love this Luffy
Battle Version figure. It capture all the thing that I would have imagine or
read in the manga. The facial expression is outstanding and the best sculpture
one hands down. Highly recommended. Do grab it fast before it is sold out!=)…
Rating : A
Facial : 9/10
Paint job : 8/10
Pose : 8/10
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