Plex DPCF: One Piece Sir Crocodile Figure 1/7 scale (Samurai ver.)

If you can't tell from the extensive title, I recently bought another Plex DPCF: Sir Crocodile (Samurai version.)  Basically it is a piece of beauty that I adore.  So I won't harp any further on that point. Plex really outdid themselves on this one, I mean just take a look at the pictures:

The box is huuuuge.  Just for comparison I have a normal Nendoroid box next to him (It's Kuma/Teddie from Persona 4 which I'll review soon.)

The back has Oda's artwork that inspired this upcoming set of figures, which I think is just cool to include.  Also the back is where they place the toei stickers on most of the Plex figures I've seen so look for this when buying one.  The inside of the boxes have some kind of pattern and logo in them so be on the lookout for that as well.

I just love it when a base is designed to match the figure more so than just 'this is a base' and that is all.  Whats really cool are the indentations in the base that make it perfect for setting him in place.  It feels really solid when he is in them.

Here he is assembled in his drinking pose! Its nice how close to the artwork it is, and I should point out that his arm and hand can pivot, as well as his hook.  Another nice feature is his head is on a ball joint, so you can position it however you enjoy it.

 The details in the clothes are super fine.  I love the combination of shine and matte.  The folds and armor are really convincing as well.

All the pieces are solid and fit really really well, color me impressed.

Just a shot of the alternate parts, and I just really loved discovering that the sword pulls out of the sheath. My favorite Pose is him with the smoking head and the katana in hand. It's just great, hands down.

So was he worth the money? I was lucky enough to get this one from the hobbylink Japan Black Friday sale, so it was at reduced cost, but the shipping was crazy oh him.  Worth it though? yes and YES.  If you are considering this figure, and have the funds for him I say go for it, he is a joy to any One Piece fan.

Plex D.P.C.F. Three Musketeers Roronoa Zoro

No catchy title tonight, just a big figure.  Plex is muscling up next to the P.O.P line when it comes to the One Piece figures.  Both are wonderful, and both are expensive.  I came across someone selling second hand the figure of the one Zoro I really wanted when it was announced.  So here is Plex D.P.C.F. Three Musketeers Roronoa Zoro 1/7 scale (a little over 9 inches tall!):

Zoro has many figures (all looking good) but the Musketeer line has him in the leather jacket/badass pose I find myself loving more and more. I must have a thing for tough guys with good hearts. (Who else is waiting for that Persona 4 Kanji figure to release?) Ok, the light is harsh in this shot so here are details:

The face and hair sculpt are excellent.  It really looks like the Zoro we know from One Piece (artstyle and attitude.)  You can see scuffs on the rifle. I know that comes from the previous owner and the post office smashing the box he was shipped in.  Paint scuffs like this are easy to fix, so I'm not bothered.  I read in many reviews Zoro figures that come new from Plex have excellent paint, so it's not an issue.

Firearm details: Some slight paint misses, but also easy to fix.  The molding on the guns are wonderful. It's nice that the rifle has a scope and the pistol in hand is actually cocked.  The guns were shipped off figure, and fitting them into their respective slots was difficult, but rewarding.

These are shots of the clothing details: like the jackets, zippers, belts, pants and shoes. I love the work on all the metallic features; they stand out nicely against the black. Buttons are well covered, and the loop for the third pistol even unhooks to allow the gun to slide out.

Base shot (he slid into his pegs nicely). Oh and I should mention, the dust collects like crazy on this guy. You do need the base though, he does topple over without it.  It's basic but I do love the hexagon shape/lettering on it.

Final thoughts? A worthy buy.  Plex does an amazing job, and I hear the others they have completed are also top notch.  Sadly Zoro is the only one who interests me, so I probably won't be picking up the other musketeers in this set.  Perhaps a P.O.P will catch my eye in the future so I can compare, but not right now. I'm going to save my money for the next punk in black that catches my eye.