D-Arts Persona 3 Thanatos Figure

OK so when this figure was announced I knew I had to have it, and it is the perfect compliment to a previous D-Arts figure of mine.  Here is the fantastic Persona 3 Thanatos.

So here is the box.  Also a lovely box with a side door and design similar to the game design.  This is one box I suggest keeping, because if you ever have to move the figure you'll want this for protecting the figure in the move.  Which I am currently doing at the moment.  Moving and packing away a figure collection is not fun.

 

Onto the figure:

So he comes in a lot of pieces: figure, base, stand arm, sword parts, coffin support rim parts and the row of coffins (and a couple of shoulder parts that connect the chain to the figure you have to attach).  Once all together it becomes the mighty Thanatos.

 

The details are again very nice, as with Izanagi.  No missed paint spots or difficult joints.

The coffins are an especially impressive portion.  Not only do they match the in game design, but they are also posable.  I like to keep them in  this simple out of box pattern for now.

Here is the plastic support that attaches the coffins too Thanatos.  It can seem distracting at first, but after a while it's easy to accept it as the necessary part that it is.  Personally I love the tiny real chain used along with the coffins, it looks sharp. 

I love the way this figure looks from the back as well as the front.  Just for the details on Thanatos' head, neck and attachable shoulder parts.  You can also see how they coffin supports attach in the holes on his back.

The Base is again like the Izanagi and Aegis I posted before.  Again it is large, but given the weight  of Thanatos it will be necessary as well.

The difference is the stand arm, which is meant to be stronger, but bends and falls under the weight.  So sometimes it can be difficult to pose Thanatos and requires more time and patience than I had to give Izanagi or Aegis.  Once you can find a configuration that works you can achieve similar impressive poses.

Thanatos also came with a swords, one in the scabbard (with a detachable handle) and one with the sword fully out.  I only have the scabbard combo on at the moment as I had to pack him up after these shots.  So instead enjoy some detail shots of this fantastic figure:

My final thoughts on Thanatos: He makes me enjoy the D-Arts line even more.  They pull out great characters for their line and give them the kinds of details and their fanbase asks for.

As far as being better or worse than Izanagi from this line? He is equivalent in terms of posing, paint, and sculpt.  He matches his in game design and is a lot of fun despite a few base issues.  I am not sure where he can be purchased from at this point in time, but I will guess conventions and the normal figure sites may or may not have it.  Do a little internet digging if this review has peeked your interest in D-Arts Thanatos.

Once I've moved into my new place, I'll have to pose him in battle with Izanagi, but until then enjoy these shots.

For the next few weeks it'll be impossible for me to film any new figures (maybe Smoker if I can work it out) Otherwise I will post different reviews like games, books, and figure news.  Hopefully that will be better than nothing!

Figuarts Zero: Strong World Edition Shanks

I know I know I know.  So many One Piece Figuarts Zero figures lately, but this is my last one until my Smoker comes in, which I am excited for as well.   This one was a random pickup from ebay for a price on the cheap.  Totally worth it. Again, only buy ones with a photo of the box with the toei sticker, because so many on there are bootlegs which are terrible.  Onward to the amazing Shanks figure I was able to pickup.

Bottom line: I love this figure.  It has spot of details and paint.  The sculpt is beautiful and does true justice to the lovely Captain Shanks.  Also bonus points for being one of the best figures with sunglasses. Just take a look at these details:

The best view is still the front, but Shanks has a great profile as well.

Would love to have that Gun.

Again, expert sculpting on the jacket, and a great view of the gradient on Shanks' red hair.

Normally I wouldn't think of my collection as having so many figures in black, but the way this line handles black clothing makes it fine in my view.  The buttons and creases are again fantastic, and really makes the figure.

Closeup of the weapon.

The alternate head basically is the same stern expression minus the glasses, but I'm really glad they provided it, because I love how they handled his eyes.

The base is standard, but being an older Figuarts Zero, it has the oval base, which (for no real reason) I don't like as much as the smaller rectangular bases the figures have now.  It doesn't take up as much room as I feared, so it isn't a deal breaker by any means.

A wonderful edition, that is a little harder to find (being older) but still around on ebay, amazon, and more online stores of that kind.  If you like this edition of Shanks, it's a cheaper alternative to the P.O.P but still really well done.

I'll be moving soon, so my posts might be shorter and/or random as far as my schedule goes.  I still have many more to photograph and ramble on about.  Until next time!

Figuarts Zero: Donquiote Doflamingo

This should've been posted last friday, but I had camera troubles.  So it's late but it's worth it, because I could properly shoot the wonderful Doflamingo!

I said in an earlier post that Doflamingo was the figure that made me interested in the figuarts zero line.  Also it's the reason why so many of my collecting posts have been one piece figuarts zero figures lately.  The box is very pink and fantastic, just like the man himself.

 Right out of the box, he is wonderful.  His pose, his coat, his hands-it's very expressive.

 Another lovely fact about this figure is how beautiful the pose is from so many angles.

I feel like the coat details are spot on with the color, the size, and the overall shape.  It seems like it has weight while keeping a lightness of the material.

Again the base is standard, with his jolly roger, name, and wanted poster theme.  This base also come with a clear support pole to help hold up the figure.  Honestly, it's not necessary.  He fit so tight onto his base that there is no fear in him falling over.  He can't stand without the base given his size and the placement of his feet.  I use the pole since I have it and the hole in the base is a little distracting otherwise.

 His expression is really well sculpted, and overall the figure is well painted.  Mine doesn't have any bleed or missed portions.

 One flaw to the figure (though I'm not bothered) are the seems in the coat.  I've heard a lot of people complaining about it but I find them well hidden, and look more like seems you would see in large coats anyway.

Just a shot of the hand, because having a figure in the middle of his moves is really nice.  Doflamingo has such interesting hand poses when using his puppet string (seeming) powers.

 The alternate head has his hilarious maniacal laugh expression.  I do love my foes flashy.

 It's difficult to keep him in the boarders of my pictures with his crazy wingspan.

I really enjoy how nice this face looks even in profile, it's a top notch sculpt.

Basically I do love this figure and look forward to many many many more figuarts zero figures in the future.  They seem to really be gaining in popularity as of late and are becoming difficult to obtain - just like the P.O.P.'s these days.  Doflamingo is still available on all the usual sites (amiami, hobbylink japan, mandarake, etc etc) and he's a great deal for the price.

More posts in the future!