Farewell, new mech. I've been happily photographing toys in the $20 - $35 range for a while. I recently decided to step up and spend more money on this more expensive one.
I've always been disappointed with the flexibility and poseability of some of my action figures. I figured spending more money would get me better quality. Instead I got the same quality, but more of it. This guy cost $95.
I'd paint job is great. I love the individually articulated fingers, but he can barely hold the sword with them. The ratcheting arm and leg joints are quit stiff and hold a pose well, but the armor panels interfere with each other when you try to bend them. I hopped for better, for $95. He's boxed up for return first thing on Monday.
A lot of money for a model but if it’s what you want, it’s money well spent. I think the problem is it’s a compromise between detail, strength, flexibility and cost. Add in your specific requirements for your interesting series of photographs, it’s harder still.
