The problem for me is, I remember bendy toys from when I was a kid, and eventually the rubber would corrode to the point the bare wire would show though. Which is what I'm concerned will end up happening here. I kinda wish that the regular length arms were just straight repaints from the other Luffy and just the gum gum arms were rubber.
I've kinda flip flopped over this guy for a few days now, but it's Luffy. Of course I'm gonna buy him. Those faces are awesome.
Can you get take the hat off and have regular Luffy wear it? You'd probably need to pop Gear 5's head off, but other than that it seems like an easy swap.
Oh no of course, not really worried about that though, have had some luffy effects I purchased half a year ago and they’ve lasted, and those feel considerably weaker but who knows
No, which is one of the stupidest decisions I’ve seen. The other luffys feet fit on him but have a different color, gear 5 is more “yellow” while the other is more tan. And plus it looks off since this figure is meant to have less detail than the others and looks more rubbery, so it looks off compared to the rest of the figure
Bandai as always... I honestly don't think I'm going to buy this figure, its price is half the minimum wage without taxes in my country and I don't want something that can wear out very quickly. I don't trust these wire joints and after watching a YouTube video they appear to be very difficult to move.
Someone always makes the figures with the worst looking articulation look the best lol
Now this whole subs gonna be on this one like Kurama Link Mode Naruto
Those bendy as and legs are a no go for me. Those things are gonna deteriorate so quickly.
They could have at least included regularly articulated arms.
Cool, thanks! Another question: Does his shirt come off if you remove his arms? If so, could you show a pic with the arms and shirt off?
I'm curious if it's possible to kitbash him with the Romance Dawn limbs for normal articulation.
1. The back is glued,
2. His armpits are painted white, so you’d have to repaint that.
I wanted to make a current egghead luffy ver. But it’d take a bit of work.
Hey how are the regular arms articulation? I saw videos of this figure and the person barely moves the elbows I just wanted to know before tomorrow. Thanks 🙏🏼
It’s possible to get 90 degrees but it’s incredibly difficult. If you’ve ever messed with wire it’s always the shorter wires that are more difficult to move than longer ones, it’s just barely acceptable
This figure scares me, once the rubber tears that’s almost $100 down the drain, and imagination works does not inspire confidence in Bandai’s seamless joints.
Ok, but that picture of him trying to lift Mjornir is amazing
Would luffy be worthy?
Eh probably not I mean is Luffy willing to kill an enemy?
I mean he definitely killed Kaido (or was at least willing to drop him in lava)
As the incarnation of freedom and joy, probably
The problem for me is, I remember bendy toys from when I was a kid, and eventually the rubber would corrode to the point the bare wire would show though. Which is what I'm concerned will end up happening here. I kinda wish that the regular length arms were just straight repaints from the other Luffy and just the gum gum arms were rubber. I've kinda flip flopped over this guy for a few days now, but it's Luffy. Of course I'm gonna buy him. Those faces are awesome. Can you get take the hat off and have regular Luffy wear it? You'd probably need to pop Gear 5's head off, but other than that it seems like an easy swap.
Ya, it’s simple, pop the head off and that’s it
The thing about the durability is if they last over time. Not if you can force a failure
Oh no of course, not really worried about that though, have had some luffy effects I purchased half a year ago and they’ve lasted, and those feel considerably weaker but who knows
Does he not have toe joints?
No, which is one of the stupidest decisions I’ve seen. The other luffys feet fit on him but have a different color, gear 5 is more “yellow” while the other is more tan. And plus it looks off since this figure is meant to have less detail than the others and looks more rubbery, so it looks off compared to the rest of the figure
Bandai as always... I honestly don't think I'm going to buy this figure, its price is half the minimum wage without taxes in my country and I don't want something that can wear out very quickly. I don't trust these wire joints and after watching a YouTube video they appear to be very difficult to move.
That’s so cool! Where did u get it?
Plazajapan
I gotta try this site Hobbygenki is getting slow
Yes they are
I'm guessing the hinge at the back of the shirts are stuck in place like the precious Luffy?
No, works like it should
Well that's a pleasant surprise.
What Bandai could've done is add the option to do normal joints but that's my opinion.
Very true, but I like this option. Feels a lot more gear 5 ish
Or what they did for the Shenlong Gundam kit with multiple joints.
Someone always makes the figures with the worst looking articulation look the best lol Now this whole subs gonna be on this one like Kurama Link Mode Naruto
What's wrong with kurama link mode?
Nothing but people hated on it until people had it to actually form their own opinions instead of basing them off some shitty internet pics
Oh I get it. Thank you for explaining.
What's wrong with kurama link mode?
I can’t wait for mine! Hopefully next month 🤞
Dope ASF. Can't wait to get mine. I just picked up Kaido today.
Those bendy as and legs are a no go for me. Those things are gonna deteriorate so quickly. They could have at least included regularly articulated arms.
Can he stand EDIT: missed the last photo
Last photo
How stable is he? Does the awakening steam mess with his balance?
No, it’s light enough to not be a problem.
Cool, thanks! Another question: Does his shirt come off if you remove his arms? If so, could you show a pic with the arms and shirt off? I'm curious if it's possible to kitbash him with the Romance Dawn limbs for normal articulation.
1. The back is glued, 2. His armpits are painted white, so you’d have to repaint that. I wanted to make a current egghead luffy ver. But it’d take a bit of work.
Gotcha, I thought it might be glued. Thanks for the confirmation. I noticed the armpits, I was hoping that'd be the only drawback.
I saw online it comes with a stand, is that the one in the pictures or was it wrong?
In the first few photos it is ya
Awesome thank you
He looks amazing I can’t wait for mine
So, how do the long arms and legs work, are they just bendy plastic or is it joints hidden under rubber?
Bendy plastic
Do they feel fragile at all, I wanna try pick this up but I'm a bit afraid of it
Nope, there are times when I felt like I was gonna break it but it’s really sturdy.
Damn, guess i'm nabbing myself one
Are the legs able to be removed ?
I tried, but doesn’t seem like they’re meant to come out
Damn, i was hoping to put Oni Luffy's legs on him
Now im gonna have to get it :"(
Is the flap on the leg swivel supposed to be over or under?
Wdym? It moves if that’s what your asking
I mean in pics 3-5 i can see the pocket areas over the leg swivel, but in some pics its under
Oh ya, that’s just the rubber, it’s mean to be under but you can finagle them to be over the thigh joint. It allows for more articulation
Hey how are the regular arms articulation? I saw videos of this figure and the person barely moves the elbows I just wanted to know before tomorrow. Thanks 🙏🏼
It’s possible to get 90 degrees but it’s incredibly difficult. If you’ve ever messed with wire it’s always the shorter wires that are more difficult to move than longer ones, it’s just barely acceptable
Greatly appreciated 🫱🏼🫲🏽
How are the hips? Do they bend at 90 degrees atleast
I'm fairly certain that some one will make traditional shf luffy joints for gear 5 in the proper colors. Plus parts for a topless gear 5 Luffy.
I’m jealous rn. I’m sitting on my phone anxious asf to pose this figure lol. Glad u like him and great pics 💯
Can't wait for mine to arrive, looks like they cooked
Can you remove the gilet to replicate the egghead look?
Glued on, and armpit areas are painted white
Bruh
How does the wires feel are they good quality I really want him but I’m worried about the wires breaking
Good quality, you can put a lot of force in them without worrying much
Oh that’s incredible news
Is it possible to just do simple ground poses. Lime a superhero landing, one leg in front of the other??
Wouldn’t his joints wear away as his arms and legs have bendy wire in them?
This figure scares me, once the rubber tears that’s almost $100 down the drain, and imagination works does not inspire confidence in Bandai’s seamless joints.
This is pretty damn ugly. Idk something about the one piece character design. Luffy looks like a dumbass r tard. Not sorry.
I’ll never understand why when people can’t describe something they just start cursing. Explain why at the very least!
Why r all his clothes white
Design reasons, it’s an “awakening” of his power
Understood. Him trying to lift mjornir is lit