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06-14-2012, 10:58 AM
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Final Thoughts
I missed-out on the Rise of Cobra Kamakura so I was pleased to see Hasbro giving us a second bite of the cherry (even if it's a different figure.) It was disappointing then to find how poorly constructed this Kamakura is. The oddly-proportioned legs, the weird groin articulation, the lack of tilting wrists and rocker ankles and the generally weak way everything is assembled makes for a less than satisfactory experience with the figure.
Play with him and you'll lose his gear within the hour. Pose him and you'll feel as if everything is being held together by your faith in him not falling over or dropping an item. It's not a fun feeling at all and getting him to stand in any pose that doesn't look as if he's experiencing severe stomach cramps is truly frustrating. And it's a shame because on paper this is a great figure with some nice details and a good range of accessories. It's just that greatness has been lost somewhere between the translation from paper to plastic.
A potentially good figure, ruined by thoughtless production and weak execution.
Final Score: B-
That Figures: REVIEW: GI Joe: Retaliation Ninja Dojo Kamakura (http://that-figures.blogspot.com/2012/06/review-gi-joe-retaliation-ninja-dojo_14.html)
Final Thoughts
I missed-out on the Rise of Cobra Kamakura so I was pleased to see Hasbro giving us a second bite of the cherry (even if it's a different figure.) It was disappointing then to find how poorly constructed this Kamakura is. The oddly-proportioned legs, the weird groin articulation, the lack of tilting wrists and rocker ankles and the generally weak way everything is assembled makes for a less than satisfactory experience with the figure.
Play with him and you'll lose his gear within the hour. Pose him and you'll feel as if everything is being held together by your faith in him not falling over or dropping an item. It's not a fun feeling at all and getting him to stand in any pose that doesn't look as if he's experiencing severe stomach cramps is truly frustrating. And it's a shame because on paper this is a great figure with some nice details and a good range of accessories. It's just that greatness has been lost somewhere between the translation from paper to plastic.
A potentially good figure, ruined by thoughtless production and weak execution.
Final Score: B-
That Figures: REVIEW: GI Joe: Retaliation Ninja Dojo Kamakura (http://that-figures.blogspot.com/2012/06/review-gi-joe-retaliation-ninja-dojo_14.html)