Oh look, it’s a Bandai S.H. Figuarts Star Wars figure and Robo likes it. What a surprise!
Okay, that’s not always true, you guys know I don’t care for most of the troopers from Tamashii Nations or their Jango Fett. I’m pretty easy to please overall though. I have my nits, as always, but it’s a damn fine line. Anakin is no different.
Sure, the normal angry face and screaming face are a bit exaggerated, at least in my opinion. And I’m writing this, so that’s the opinion you’re getting if you’re reading this. Judging from the comments on YouTube, half the people think it’s an exact representation of Anakin, half think it’s from Bob’s Burgers. Then the other half thinks it’s okay.
Three halves. Arkansas math. Don’t judge me.
But the Sith eyes….oh man….the Sith eyes. That’s where it’s at. The fourth half of people think the Sith eyes should have been on the angry head and not the calm one, but I’m perfectly happy with the final product. It’s accurate, it’s creepy, and it’s creepy. Just how I like my Anakin. Creepy and awkward.
Also, for whatever reason Bandai decided to make this Anakin shorter than the EPII version. Below the knee is reuse but above is all new and the thighs have been shortened. Thankfully there is the good ol’ drop down hips, which when extended fully puts him up to the same height. Or anywhere in-between, which seems to be another disagreement among the calm, cool, and collected Star Wars fan community.
You guys know I love you all. Some more than others.
As always, these figures weren’t meant to be macro photographed. In my hands at normal distance from my aging eyes, the face printing is wonderful. Looks fantastic. I’m sure some will judge from the close up microscopic pictures and give a big sigh of relief about skipping it. That’s okay.
You’re wrong, but it’s still okay. It’s the internet.
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