Hello Beautiful. Glad I got a preorder in early at HLJ, with BBTS as backup in case their are any stock issues. No chrome though, from the looks of it? It does make me very curious about what a potential SDCC version could look like, if it's even happening. If a SDCC version ended up a similar release, I could see myself going that route since I'll be there.
Glad I preordered one. Not a ton more paint apps, but I like how the silver of the thighs break up the legs. Also really prefer the silver face on this vs the Hasbro unpainted one. Just noticed the parts around the center cannon are white instead of black. Edit: Here is the pic mirrored for those who can't see it
It seems to go a lot heavier on the black than Hasbro's version. Ironically, the black chest piece is the only part that's been left white.
My only complaint are the Black outlines on the hips, they make him look a bit too busy. I was also expecting to see more chrome. Need a closer shot of that face, which looks like the only place with chrome on it. Still glad I pre ordered this instead of Hasbro's.
Yeah the extra paint apps go a long way. I like how they make him look a bit more realistic and defined vs Hasbro's more white-ish scheme. Of course, the dynamic posing of the Takara figures are a huge help too - esp vs that boring pose of the Hasbro figure.
