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The video is a comprehensive review of the Play Arts Kai Halo 5 Guardians Master Chief figure by Anthony. He discusses his mixed feelings about the figure's design, articulation, and overall quality relative to its high price point. Key points include the figure's improved proportions compared to its predecessor from Halo 4, but there are still notable flaws such as the narrow torso, wide hips, shoddy paintwork, and unrealistic burn marks. The figure comes with multiple hand options and a display stand, but issues with the head sculpt, weapon handling, and articulation like the shoulders, torso, and legs detract from its functionality and aesthetic. Anthony criticizes the "diaper"-like crotch piece and the poor design of the ankle joints. He mentions that while hardcore Halo fans may find the figure appealing, the disappointing quality and inflated prices have led him to stop purchasing Play Arts figures. The video concludes with an invitation for viewer feedback and a promotion of the reviewer's channel for more figure-related content.
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In this part of the video, Anthony reviews the Play Arts Kai Halo 5 Guardians Master Chief figure. He expresses his excitement about the figure, noting it aims to fix issues from the Halo 4 version, but mentions it still has problems worth discussing. The figure’s proportions are better but still have some oddities, such as a narrow torso compared to wide hips. Anthony points out issues like shoddy paintwork, unrealistic burn marks, and inconsistent finishes on different parts of the figure. Despite improvements, the quality hasn’t increased in line with the doubled price. Anthony shares his dissatisfaction with the value proposition of Play Arts figures and his decision to stop purchasing them after fulfilling his pre-orders.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer discusses various aspects of an action figure. They highlight the head with the cracked visor, noting its odd appearance due to the silver paint not integrating well with the sculpted honeycomb pattern. The figure includes multiple hand options, such as fists, relaxed hands, and trigger fingers, which are well-crafted and functional for holding weapons. There are issues with the way the figure holds weapons, particularly at awkward angles. The figure comes with a display stand, important for stability due to its small and uneven feet. Despite some criticisms about the price point and certain design flaws, the reviewer emphasizes that the figure still looks good overall. The head articulation is praised, featuring a double ball peg for good movement, though slightly limited by the sculpt.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the articulation and design issues of a figure, noting the pros and cons. The shoulders feature a classic butterfly joint and a ratcheting ball hinge, providing good movement despite some aesthetic concerns. The bicep swivel and ratcheting elbow work well but leave minor gaps. Wrist articulation is standard and acceptable.
However, notable issues arise with the torso and crotch areas. The torso has a ball peg and hinge combo that creates undesirable gaps and alignment problems. The crotch piece, described as a “diaper,” is criticized for being excessively large and poorly executed, leading to awkward transitions and posing difficulties. These design flaws detract from the figure’s overall functionality and appearance.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer discusses the issues and features of a Play Arts figure of Master Chief from Halo. They note that certain problems with the figure’s articulation, such as the ratcheting hips and knee joints, have resurfaced, which may cause some issues for users. However, the reviewer acknowledges that you might not need extensive leg movement for this character. The ankle joints also have limited range due to improper design. The reviewer expresses mixed feelings about the overall quality and price point, suggesting that while dedicated Halo fans may find it worthwhile, others might find it overpriced. They highlight that the Play Arts figures’ prices are increasing while the quality remains stagnant, contributing to their decision to possibly stop purchasing from the line. The reviewer invites viewers to share their thoughts in the comments and promotes their channel for future reviews and figure-related content.