Sometimes choosing to pass on a figure pays off. When SHF announced several of their Avengers Infinity War figures, I was somewhat interested in their Captain America. But the face looked off, and from what I could tell, none the promotional photos showed his Wakanda shields. So I waited. Then the figure came out, and when the reviews dropped, my decision was made. A big, resounding HELL NO! The figure looked AWFUL, with a very bad face sculpt and no Wakanda shields. I had always wanted a Captain America figure from Infinity War, but no one seemed to make a decent looking one. Well, Mafex has just announced theirs that is due in October, and it's AWESOME! It includes both Wakanda shields, a great looking face sculpt and alternate head sculpt with angry/fighting expression. It even comes with the spear, which looks much more detailed than what SHF gave us. I just pre-ordered it. Can't wait to finally have a decent Infinity War Cap.
The next May pre-order to arrive is S.H. MonsterArts King Kong from the Godzilla vs. Kong film. I was psyched to get a highly articulated Kong from Tamashii Nations, and the great ape is finally here. Kong is a little shorter than Godzilla (just like in the film). The details of the sculpt are all well done. Tamashii Nations did a good job capturing his look well, from his hair covered body to a few scars on his chest. His faces, including his eyes and teeth on the open mouth head, as well as his axe, are all well painted. The only issue is that they seemed to have gone with a glossy finish, so he seems too shiny, especially on his face and chest. A duller matte shade would've suited him better. At least it would've kept him from looking like he over-moisturized. As for his articulation, he's quite flexible. His head is on a ball joint, ball jointed neck as well, ball jointed shoulders and thighs, upper arm cut, single jointed elbows and knees that go in further than 90 deg...
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