I Think its more to IP since the chest hv the star mold

maybe theres a dfference in batch production.. mine dont seem to hv any, at least thats what my eyes is seeing it..
not sure if use magnifying glass could detect it..

afaik for im3 only HB & Patriot got some scuff/minor wear effect..

care to share the news of tekken?
im quite interested in that line if HT makes em...

still waiting for RE 6 series.. hope they make those 3 characters shown b4

centurion around 680-730 PO / released shelf price.. even exclusive version with extra 42 helmet cant go too high since centurion can still get from various sellers.
bats armory 1100+

assuming bats armory gets everything including the bats figure.. and top up below 300.. id say its fair..

for non covered parts i cant see any of it on my centurion.. its all clean.. hv not open the chest part n look insde like in the picture yet..

that tekken not very nice.. may be PCS could give it a shot as statue or articulated action figure

just slightly over 300.. from overall yes it does look Emilie De Rochefort...
Capturing her sculpt by not looking too jap nor too caucasion, is not an easy task..

im sure if hot toys take the effort to do her.. she'll be another babydoll

like luka zou too.. i see many photo released of HT done by em..

Its nice.. But that lighting will create shadows..

got one at 800.. its used, consider BIB

wont there be a special edition version..?
usually SE the same content as sideshow exclusive.. just for outside NA market.

if hv to buy from HK will hv to bear shipping & tax as well...

PO prices mostly at 1k.. increased price from IM3 Diecast which was at 800++ to 900

if this is your 1st time collecting highend action figure.. be aware that Diecast series arent as play friendly as plastics one..
they scratch/scrape easlily if you dont handle with extra care..

yes if you are a frequent/ regular buyer at such shops and you dont hv time or like to window shop what you want..
but the points converts to discount is actually very little... thats a marketing strategy to keep customers coming back..
In my book Toypanic gets a plus on free delivery even though its not a courier..

If you are the type who likes to do price comparing between shops online/physical, there are better deals sometimes..

just a precaution.. so that you'd take extra care when moving the figures part..
especially try avoid parts rubbing/knocking each other when u r trying to pose..

id recommend having a cloth for you to put the figure on while you figure out to move which part and how to pose... or you can use the cloth to put under the part u r moving.. like moving the arm, put cloth under the arm pit to avoid rubbing..

usually ppl are careful at moving the parts of the figure to avoid scratching.. but overlook when they are putting it lying down on the table/bumping the feet with the table surface while doing a pose.. sooner or later realized there are chips,scratch, scrape that happens while we are handling it...

gst is suppose to replace sales & service tax..

if you PO something at 1000 before gst, shop r not suppose to add another 6% to the 1000 after gst is implemented..

they are suppose to adjust it.. 1000 minus SST 10% then add 6%...

but most likely many will abuse this and charge current price which include SST.. and then when item released when gst is implemented add GST somemore..

so you are paying both tax..

If got headsculpt... adding some battle damage parts like he loose his hand wld be nice..

didnt notice its based on that particular episode.. thought it was for the saga... coz he seems to hv the same costume..

thats a diecast series.. such wear will happen if you r not super careful when moving the parts...

afaik mark42 does not come with scuff/wear effects.. it should be a clean fresh looking suit..
but its used, price under released price.. its fair as its minor...
if you r worried about paint chip n scratch.. you cld try non diecast like siver centurion & Heart Breaker.. im sure they are more fun to pose with least worries of scratch/paint chip..

reminds me of soundwave with rumble & frenzy