Figuarts Zero: Zoro Battle Version

I was so happy at the announcement of this figure that I pre-ordered it right away.  I just never had the chance to break it out, but here it is! The first of the Battle Version's of Figuarts Zero: Battle Ver. Zoro:

Oh and some box shots.....I also broke down and picked up battle version Mihawk to go with Zoro, since I don't have the previous release and this one is so much more active anyway.  All in all the boxes are fine, they are different with the texture pattern and text.  I do like them better for the fact that they are smaller than the older boxes and have a larger viewing window.  pretty nice for people who see the boxes before buying the figures.

Zoro is fantastic.  I can't say enough about the details and shading on this figure.  Its a perfect representation of his Santoryu style.

His haramaki is wonderfully detailed and shaded as are his pants and shoes which are very important aspects to his attire.

His sword and his sheaths are wonderfully executed, and appear as they do in both the manga and the anime.

The arms and skin are well molded, especially his hands. I love the tiny details on the hilts/blades as well.

His alternate parts can give you the option of displaying him with his bandana on his arm and his face in full confidence mode.  They included an extra hilt to show the Wado Ichimonji sheathed safely away.

His base is pretty much like the others, with the new distinction of having BATTLE VER. written on the bottom of the tag line. The details on this figure are fantastic, I love the strain in his arms.

Basically he is a must have for any One Piece Zoro fan.  Luckily he is still available at most online stores.  So get your Zoro today!