Thursday, March 7, 2013

Revoltech Sci-Fi #042 Iron Man Mark VII

The Chitauri invasion has taken it's toll on the Mark VI armour. In a desperate attempt to save his own life, Tony equipped himself with a special bracelet which enable the launch and the usage of the Mark VII armour. 

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Out-of-box content. Look at that pitiful amount of accessories.

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Front view of the figure.

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Close up on the figure.
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The design and the articulation of this figure is good.


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I dont know how to describe it but Mark VII seems more streamline compare to the previous armour.

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The figure comes with a pair of compulsory repulsor beam effect.

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Preparing for takeoff!
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The only gimmick on this figure is the flaps at the back of the figure.

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The flaps concealed thrusters which improved flight capacity.
Another Iron Man released from Kaiyodo. Frankly speaking I am not impressed by it. The design of the armour is very eye-catching but the credit goes to the suit designer not the figure sculptor. The figure is plaque with a lot of issues. Firstly, the finishing is as bad as the previous release. You should consider yourself lucky if you get one without paint peeling off due to parts sticking to each other during packing. That aside, the paint will peeled off with the slightest scratch. Secondly, the problem with the joints are still very apparent. The revolver joints cant support the weight of the figure especially those located on the knee and heel. Last but no least, this release is a step backwards in terms of accessories/gimmick. The releases before this comes with extra effect part, a head sculpt and some even comes with light gimmick! Mark VII only comes with a pair of repulsor effect and 2 extra pairs of hand. On top of that, the only gimmick which comes with this figure is the flap? You got to be kidding me??? 

I have mixed feeling for this figure. If you can overlook those shortcoming then by all means go grab this figure.

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