Hiya Toys recently dropped their Monster X figure. When it was first announced, I didn't have much interest in it, nor did I preorder it. And then it was released, and when I saw a few YouTube reviews showcasing how fantastic it ended up being, I went ahead and purchased one. I own the S.H. MonsterArts version, and that figure has some pretty annoying QC issues, as well as limited articulation. Hiya's version greatly improved those issues, making it the superior release. Monster X is from the 2004 film Godzilla Final Wars. He ended up being the Xillian alien's secret weapon to destroy Godzilla, and ultimately transformed into Kaiser Ghidorah for the final battle. Standing several inches taller than the SHMA, Hiya's Monster X is exceptionally detailed. The sculpt of the bony armor, as well as the muscular black body, including arms, torso and stomach, all look fantastic. The bone segments have weathered shading that helps bring out those details. The Hiya version is a mu...
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