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Packaging - **
The packaging is very, very basic. The exterior has some nice graphics,
and includes basic text on the back explaining the figure. There isn't
an edition number though on either the box or the figures, although
they are quite limited.
Inside
the box, the figure roams free. There's no insert or tray, which is
quite cost effective, I'm sure, but which I fear leaves the figure open
to damage if shipping is too rough.
Sculpting - ***1/2
If you need someplace to set your beer, the top of Meat Boy's head is a
great choice. Flat, wide and smooth, it can easily double as a drink
caddy.
The
figure is hollow vinyl, with sculpted eyes and an inset mouth.. The
teeth and scars aren't sculpted, although there is a thin line through
the center of the smile.
One hand is in a basic relaxed
pose,
while the other is giving the old thumbs up sign. The figure is largely
a big hunk of meat, although he does have nicely sculpted buttocks.
Clearly, running the levels in the game is a great glute exercise.
Paint - ***
The large red body is cast in the color, and it's fairly consistent and
clean. It is prone to rub marks if you smack it around, but you have to
rub it pretty hard to alter the finish.
The
mouth and eyes are a little sloppy - no major slop, but there's some
poor cut lines. The teeth and damage look more like tampos, which is
good...and bad. They are very clean, but lack depth.
Articulation - **
Let's face it - any articulation on a vinyl figure is more than you
expect, even on one this large. The basic designs are usual such that
joints are physically possible or sensible. That means anything over a
Bupkis here is a positive thing.
Meat Boy has cut shoulders,
which means at least he can give you the Fonzie pose.
Value - **1/2
This is a very large vinyl figure, as vinyl figures go, and the edition
size is very low, with just 250 produced in each style. Forty bucks
ain't cheap, but considering the usual price tag on this type of
designer figure, the value seems reasonable.
Things to Watch Out For -
Not a thing!
Overall - ***
Fans of the game should love this guy, and I'm impressed by the size.
It's also nice to get the cut shoulders and two versions, because some
folks will prefer one over the other. Personally, I like the uninjured
a smidge better, but your mileage may vary.
Score Recap:
Packaging - **
Sculpting - ***1/2
Paint - ***
Articulation - **
Value - **1/2
Overall - ***
Where to Buy -
Online options include these site sponsors:
- you can snag either of these
direct from Symbiote
Studios for $40 each.
- or you can search
ebay looking for a deal.
Related
Links -
Symbiote has done a variety of interesting goodies -
- there's the Zombie Head Cookie Jar.
- don't forget the Monkey Island statue.
- and Dr. Tran, of course.
- and my favorite, the Sam and Max statue.
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