My latest figures to get are Bandai Ultra Action Ultraman
Rosso and Ultraman Blu, from the new Tsuburaya show Ultraman R/B. I recently
became aware of these action figures when browsing through Instagram. They’re
articulated figures, but less expensive than most standard S.H. Figuarts. Now,
their articulation isn’t as “expressive” as the Tamashii Nations offerings, nor
is the paint job as great (the backs of them tend to be not detailed, like the
standard Bandai figures), but they’re pretty decent and passable for an
articulated action figure.
S.H. Figuarts are releasing both Rosso and Blu, and they’re
releasing 2 different color variants for both, so I plan on getting the
Figuarts Purple and Tan versions of them. As for standard forms, I’m happy with
the Bandai Ultra Action.
They’re about the same size as the Figuarts, perhaps a tiny
bit taller. As far as their hands, they only have one pair, but the fingers are
articulated in 2 spots, 2 sets of fingers each, so you can switch from open,
grabbing and closed fists easily. That tends to make it easy to get them to
hold swords and various other objects.
As you can see, you can put them in all sorts of fun poses
and they go well with accessories like any other articulated figure. They’re
also good for making stop motion as well, if you’re into that sort of thing.
The articulation is in the head (moves side to side and
around), shoulders, upper arm, hands, fingers, legs, knees and ankle. There is
no mid body articulation, so no ab crunch abilities.
Like I said, their paint applications aren’t as nicely
detailed as Figuarts, but they’re nice enough and cover the important areas, so
I’m cool with it. I like these figures and they’re a more affordable
alternative for those of you that may be strapped for cash or aren’t willing to
spend as much as some Figuarts go for.
I got my first Ultra Action figure some time ago, it was
Ultraman Zero. I had never gotten around to getting Zero when I was collection
Tamashii Nations Ultra Act, so now I own a Zero. I was happy with that so I
decided to get Rosso and Blu from this line as well.
I’ve been collecting Bandai for a very long time, and these
figures are yet another winning addition to their long running line. Bandai
have put out great products for years and they show no sign of slowing
down. Ultraman Rosso and Blu are great
figures to have.
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