I like the honest reviews. If a collector is going to pay actual hundreds of dollars on one figure, I wouldn’t want to just hear that it’s great when there are issues, no matter how major or minor. I haven’t seen other reviews yet, but I expect they’re saying this is incredible because of the size, like you said.
@@zojirushi1 Gamestop, online only, $145 tax included and free shipping (usually it's like $5-6 bucks). You won't see the discount until you add it to the cart.
@@LuffyDYami and construction, the 1/4 neca figures are just blown up. I love them nevertheless but if they are constructed like this Vegeta it won't be as cheap.
Luffy D. Yami and this is much better? The neck and torso are essentially useless on this. I have the 1/4th neca Batman and it pretty much articulates like a marvel legend, while also having amazing sculpt, paint, and cloth, being at $100. I can’t personally see the excuse for a figure like this.
Honestly the neck articulation, and lack of paint kill this for me. I'd definitely buy it if it had some pre-shading on the armor, or at least a wash for the damaged bits, and some proper paint apps for the exposed fur/skin. Sure it's a lot of plastic, but there are way too many missing paint apps for me to justify buying him.
I know he's not 1:12 scale but man he's the about exact size of the great apes from the budokai tenkaichi games in relation to the other figures in the line. and that makes me real happy
I personally prefer when a figure doesn't have *too* many painted parts. It might not have a sort of high quality finish because of the paint, but that means you can fiddle around with it without worrying about chipping the paint. Kinda like with Takara's Masterpiece line. Too many painted parts + high quality gloss finish = new paint chip every time you breathe on it
Anthony’s speaking facts like always. Crazy cool figure but as a collector ready to pay that price I expected more. For them to make it look that good and for a figure that iconic but to decide to put zero paint and shading ? How come ? For sure they knew that would be a huge complain from fans. I like it a lot but it could have easily been sooo much better. They should literally take notes from your videos, lots of the issues about s.h would be so easy to fix and make such a huge difference. I also feel they could have done better without raising the price or maybe 20$ MAX like c’mon for that price don’t give us basic thing to complain about. But in the end I like s.h, I like my great ape vegeta and I like the best figures review chanel that Anthony’s customs is 🙏🏼
See look at the awakening goku and how well shaded and painted that is. That figure should be AT LEAST the standard. That said this figure is cool I do wish this was in scale w the figuarts (or maybe we get a future one in scale). I'd shell out the cash absolutely for that big monkee
50 bucks for me it's a deal breaker cause this figure cost me 210, so making it 260 I wouldn't have been able to afford it, but I guess I agree with you, if they were going to do an expensive figure they should've gone all the way, but hey they'll maybe give us a golden Ozaru or even a baby Ozaru down the line, so I hope this figure does well. Also meh I don't think this figure is one of my favorites or even a center piece I still like my ssj3 Goku way more than this one.
As much as I love vegeta as a character in general, and especially great ape vegeta- I’m glad I canceled my preorder. For the price point he should’ve either been bigger or had much more detailed paint apps, and really should’ve had both
Looks like they really tried to play safe with the figure while also trying not to go too far budget-wise because they weren't sure how well this would sell due to being like 3x the price of your average Figuarts figure. Hoping they'll learn from it and return for a 2.0 or at least a special edition version that has an actual paint job/etc. Maybe do the standard Goku/Gohan version in the future as well to round out both the Dragon Ball and Saiyan Saga figures.
passed on this bc I'm already running low on space for my SH Figuarts collection, and this big unpainted thing would just look like an eyesore compared to the rest of my figures...
Without having it in hand, I don't notice the lack of paint. Everything is uniform color, no bleeding, and mat, plus the sculpting is pronounced enough that the size casts its own shadows. I think I would be more pissed if there was paint but it wasn't perfect and be more noticeable? Like you said, higher price point and the bad stands out more.
Love the honesty of your reviews. I've watched this channel for a while, but never subscribed as I'm only really interested in dragon ball. That has since changed as I've been enjoying your other reviews even though I have zero interest in buying the figures. You're very informative unlike many other reviewers which go for a more simple approach (not that it's a bad thing). I agree with everything you said about this figure and I'm still looking forward to getting mine. I've been looking for a centerpiece for my collection and I can't wait to get him into my detolf.
This dude was so expensive but I say worth it! I love this figure so much and I love this review! He has some amazing detail and great accessories! Amazing review! #BigMonkey #OozaruVegeta #GreatApe
The best technical review that I've seen about this figure. I do prefer to have this one instead of Porunga becouse of how representative Oozaru form is for me. But, lack of painting for a figure with this price is really bad.
Thank you for an actual good honest review you are the only reviewer that actually knows what he’s doing and thank you for all the amazing reviews hope you have a good day
I agree with the paint for the price that really sucks for the price I feel it could have been better sadly I never be able to afford this but now I thank you for the review Im not shelling out the cash for all the problems it has.
They advertised it as larger than that anyways. I get that they had to downsize it for whatever reason but I would have rather had it hold my actual Goku than a mini-Goku. Not a character I'm asking for anyways so not sure I really even care. Just give me a Majin Vegeta with actual paint like the promos.
I will rather save money for both Piccolo 2.0 and Kid Gohan,I can see this chunky monkey getting loose very quickly. But it seems to be worth the price and i bet it would look awesome in a collection.
Man, I've wanted this since I saw it previewed at NYCC, but the price took me out. And now? Yikes, the lack of paint is a no-no and I'm not liking what I'm seeing with the ab joint being floppy and hips despite have ratchets aren't holding it up well. I'd still get it on a on price drop. 100 bucks, maybe? But if I miss out, oh well. Great review, man!
I agree that it should have more painted details and that they should have worked some of the issues you refereed to (I also agree with every one of the issues you pointed out) but I don't agree we needed to pay extra for it, we've already paid enough, we're talking about Bandai here so they are swimming in money like uncle Scrooge McDuck. I'm not saying they should have lost money on it but being that they have their own factories and are on the market selling like crazy for ages they could have thrown us collectors and dedicated costumers a bone to pick. In the end I also like having it even though he has some issues. Thanks for the review Anthony.
@@Triumphantchild your 100% right, but looking at the original 3D rendering, it's way bigger than 13" (vegeta's head is nowhere near his crotch). news.toyark.com/2020/02/06/dragon-ball-z-s-h-figuarts-great-ape-vegeta-378056
I wanted this and I would have paid for it... if they finished it! The lack of any paint killed it for me. I knew every time I’d see it, I’d want to paint it. But I’m not painting a figure that expensive - It’s not a model kit. Same for Shenron, the photo floating around of the painted ‘Dramatic Scale’ ver. Looks so much better.
After thinking about it, missing paint application is a big miss cuz it’s supposed to be battle damaged, and not having a dirty look on his uniform on this figure makes it look weird
Thanks for your realistic review and your true opinion - I will cancel my pre-order. There are too many issues. If you compare them with the mondo figures you get so much more for the same price - more extras, better quality, more details. The big ape is Nice but I think not worth the money.
Mine doesn't have problem with the face, but the hands popping off all the time when you change poses happens all the time and it's frustrating, you got to pose it first and then place the hands.
The price is as expensive as the size of this one. There're something that makes me doesn't want to get him and I couldn't figure out what, now I know! It's too clean with the lack of paint. And the Yazirobe isn't really a necessary IMO. Something tells me this is just a test-market unit. Hope they improves this and do a better Great Goku Oozaru in the future. (He is actually inside the survey form, but I don't think its the GT gold version.)
Great review as always. Are you planning on painting him up? Appreciate you shouldn't have to, but you've got the skills and it'd be great to see it once it's done (if you do).
Everyone should wait for a painted version. Bandai mostly listen to their homeland fans and I can see a lot of complain of no paint compare to promo shots. It supposed to have different yellow at the gaps and surfaces and many more. Except you want in for lower price and/or you enjoy custom it.
It would be great for custom works but it's def probably a pricey piece to add color apps and def a lot of work to add details. Thank you for the honest and great review.
I hear where your coming from with the paint, but I feel like the engineering sticks out a lot (hip joints especially). Is this just a necessity of size or did or a sculpt thing?
Agreed. How are you gonna have literally NO paint on this guy with all that potential. Their smaller figures always have a lack of paint in my opinion as well, when back in the day they used to be loaded with paint (and accessories). I could be wrong with this opinion because I'm no figure genius, but I always sense a big hint of laziness because they know they can get away with it.
I know this "no paint" would come on the debate, but SHF has a repute of clean figures. The joints are just painful if things are falling off easy. The scale is fine, I think the kid goku scale is more debatable issue :)
7/10 cause it’s missing a paint wash and stand is too plain? Dude... not consistent. This beauty is a 8/10 minimum with those 2 dings. Also the articulation is amazing for the size.
I didn't even saying the stand was too plain. Are you just looking for stuff (and making stuff up) to complain about? Also, the articulation is half terrible.
Not at all love your work I just think you were being nit picky. AnthonysCustoms you suggested they wasted plastic and money on the stand and went back to complain on the paint wash again and again. Show me another large scale figure that has this level of articulation for the price. I’ve got the Mytic legion giants, Toy Biz LOTR giant figs and I’ve got some Kong’s and Kaijus to compare and those can barely move in comparison. This Vegeta is wayyyy more solid, articulated and better range of movement.
Saw this at GameStop today...I’m shocked a figure with this price is even available there. It looks cool, but it’s gonna stay in the shelves for a good while lol
I feel like this was spot on. I am super happy with it either way, but when you pointed out the lack of paint it really made me look at it differently. I guess the price doesn’t really surprise me though considering the “large” figures like Recoome or the limited release ones are around $100-$115. Some good lighting on a nice display will go a long way with this great ape. No regrets. Great review.
Can you review the revoltech izuku midoriya. I know you don't like revoltech but I heard it is a great figure and I need your opinion to help me if it is worth it or not. Can you make a video about it please?
I think all of your complaints are justified by the inherent size, and the SH Dragon Ball line, they often don't paint because a wash would clash with the aesthetic of the show, which this guy captures really nicely despite not even having shading. Being as big as he is, you wouldn't wanna throw some paint on him for no reason just for articulation to cause chipping and smudging too. And speaking of articulation, again the size accounts for his engineering, the bigger the figure gets the more you have to stipulate on, I feel the Super Broly max power(?) figure was the sweet spot but this balances sculpt and articulation very nicely given his scale. For the price of $180, this is great value coming from the SH line.
Although I think the concept was cool. I figured it was going to be a tough thing to execute for Bandai, for the price point I didn’t think there was enough for me to purchase it. If it went on clearance or something I’d be more inclined but also he’s a huge figure and there’s not enough shelf space for me to have him.
You crack me the hell up because you are always like “aaaaaaaand no double ball peg for the neck again” You’re right, but it’s funny (and sad) that its a constant
Great review! It looks cool but has way more flaws that i imagined. Are you planning on painting him? It has to look super awesome with a pro handpaint on It.
Yeah I would've easily paid another 30 bucks for some paint on this guy I still like him and I think he fits well in the collection but he could've been alot better for the price point. PS does anyone who owns this figure have a problem with his left elbow pad falling off my figure had that problem outta the box and it's quite annoying.
