Great for the price and sculpt value!
349987
Impressive sculpt of the fondest Halo armour in the franchise. Except they did not use the files from Halo CE Anniversary, 343i supplied their own version of the Mk V for this PVC limited articulation statue. For $35 the sculpt is perfect, accessories are OK, Chief again should have the tools from Halo CEA, instead he comes with weapons from Halo 4 which is OK as Halo 4 designs are great when good, awful when bad. The paint app leaves something to be desired for sure, but ultimately it does the job and is base colour accurate for CE. I was really hoping this would be a 1/11th scale version of the Sideshow Collectibles Halo CE Anniversary Mark V Chief, i can only hope that maybe Square Enix may create that mold someday...

Oh, and one last thing, it actually does pay to get the Halo 4 kit as well so u can get the Assault rifle to use with this figure!
NOTE: The pictures included with this review feature accessories NOT included in the item pkg, i had an Actionclix (or HeroClix?) Halo 1 Cortana, and a Halo 2 Shotgun from a Joyride Mark VI Spartan action figure i had...
1186749
This a pretty decent model. For the price and the ease of assembly, it's unbeatable. The pain is well done and the size is perfect. It looks great on my shelf.

There are a few cons. Mainly, due to the snap together nature of the product, a lot of the pieces have nubs and other spots where you have to detach them from the plastic binders. I use a file and some paint to fix these spots up but some purchasers may not want to invest that much time.

Additionally, some areas of the model don't fit together as snug or as perfectly as I would like. Again, this is due to the mass-production plastic. With a little bit of finagling and work, it still looks great. Just be warned that this is definitely not a toy and if throw around or dropped, it's sure to come apart quickly.

Overall, really enjoyed putting it together. I was a huge fan of Legos growing up but the idea of dropping a few hundred dollars on a Lego Millenium Falcon is difficult to swallow. This is a nice alternative.
2678404
This little guy is super cute and nicely sculpted and painted. His head comes separate from his body in the package. You just have to pop it on. His head is a little heavy compared to his body. The platform he comes with doesn't have any kind of mechanism for keeping him on, but luckily he just lies there. However he is more likely to slip from his stand because of his heavy head. I just put him directly on my shelf and it's all good and well. What I find fun is that you can switch out his head for the other characters if you want to switch up their poses.
I got a great deal on him, around $2, and very much worth it. The price has gone up now so I'm not sure if I would buy it for $15. But, he is a very nice little figure, so if he's your favorite character, you may want him anyway.
4913510
A beautiful, easy to build model that is affordably priced!
I have bought two of these kits and got them both for $20 plus S&H.  Don't pay a penny more, go to Scalehobbyist etc. and even on Ebay.
PROS
Low parts count
TWO sets of tracks (Rubber band and Link/Length) to choose from
Excellent fit of parts
Great, easy to follow instructions with no errors
Quick weekend build, good quality styrene easy to "glue" and paint

CONS
No Photo-Etch
No figure
Two piece barrel (split in half),
*Note:  For the price, I will glady forego these "deficiencies", as my photos show you can easily purchase after-market
2182913
The Legends figures are so easy and fun to Transform! The sculpt on this looks exactly like Bumblebee in the Robots in Disguise comics. The alt (car) mode does not transform into his Cybertronian vehicle, but rather into an actual Volkswagen. SCULPT: Head Sculpt is Excellent! This is what sold me! ARTICULATION: Possibility and Articulation is Good! PAINT APPS: Paint Applications are minimal. Solid Yellow Plastic with Solid Black plastic limbs. Don't worry, it's such a small figure it's perfectly fine and looks great displayed. VARIATIONS: There are currently 2 versions of this figure. The only difference is paint apps. This figure was the first variation and has Red tail lights and Red box on stomach. The other variation came as a 2-pack from a Toys'R'Us exclusive (Age of Extinction Bumblebee). The other variation has Blue tail lights and No Red box on stomach. So which is more accurate? If you are trying to get RID Comic accurate then this one is perfect. Retail: $9.99  NOTE: If you get the Toys'R'Us Bumblebee AOE 2-pack, you'll practically get the Legend figure for a dollar!
2731310
For $30 you get the Belial and a Tamashii Stage Act 5 stand to go with it. The stand isn't particularly expensive to buy in a separate 3-pack but it's about a $4.50 value which is nice. When you consider that the Belial suddenly doesn't seem like a bad value for $30 and in fact it's even pretty good for the price despite the few accessories. The figure in general is nice. It has an excellent design that's faithful to the original mecha design and the sculpt quality is great overall. The articulation is also fairly good for a rather unwieldy design that doesn't lend itself well to articulation. To say the least the short comings are few in the overall design.

The finish, however, is less than desirable. This thing has a few visible sprue marks where plastic was gouged out or where nubs were left behind. Mind you, there are only a few and you probably won't notice them at a glance; you'll notice them when you really inspect it and take your time to marvel at it. But compared to other Robot Spirits figures I have I expect almost little to no visible marks. Keep in mind, however, they're more visible because of the figure is molded in dark gray plastic, meaning white stress marks on the plastic is more visible due to the contrast. If you're used to building plastic models there's a good chance you'll be able to clean up most of the problems with minimal trouble, but for just collectors it'll be a little annoying.

Overall I recommend it if you like the look of it. If you like the design there's really not enough wrong with it to keep you from buying it in my opinion, you won't regret it, it's a great rendition of the Plan-1055 Belial from FMP.
2656120
Pretty cool and quite sturdy. I bought this for imaginative play for my boys because they are very much into LoZ right now and I didn't want to spend a lot of money on the more realistic, expensive, and dangerous cosplay stuff.  The shield is flat and the design is screen printed on, which isn't a problem for me because it's going to get a major beating from a six-year-old and an eight-year-old. In fact, they've already taken quite a hit and still look good. The Velcro is also holding on nicely. The seller was also fast and I got two sets of swords and shields less than a week from ordering. Would definitely do business with again!
2596749
For the price, this is an amazingly detailed figure! The only things keeping it from earning the last star are:

1. Gas mask does not fit over his head.
2. Some rough edges that keep the Erlenmeyer flask from standing up straight on its own.

Otherwise, for the price, this is a great and realistic figure!
3219953
Been wanting this figure for several years now and snatched him up for a pretty good price, and am very pleased. This is an awesome figure, a little on the creepy side haha. I personally think the slightly translucent hair is an interesting choice(not a bad one though). The paint apps are pretty solid, grimy in all the right spots. The clothes look great,  the snakes and the handbook all look great. I was a little shocked at how big his gut is haha, but it doesn't bother me personally.
 If your figure doesn't stand well, Neca (the company that makes this figure) makes nice and simple clear stands that work well with the majority of their 7" figures for relatively cheap.
1880858
Sure it doesn't look as true to the character as Sideshow's statue but it's also not $400. For the price, I was really pleased with the figure since the paint and sculpt were really good. They even got default Shepard's head scar.

His articulation isn't that great but that's expected because of the armor. His left shoulder armor also keeps falling off on so I mostly keep this as a display piece (circular base stand included) rather than a toy.

He comes with the assault rifle and a helmet. He can wear the helmet but it's a pain to try to get it off again.
2105975
I recently restarted painting fantasy role-playing miniatures and was working for ways to display them other than the shelved cabinets which tend to be expensive and somewhat limit viewing.  I particularly was looking for a way to exhibit a group of skeletons I had recently finished.

After looking at several car case displays, I chose to try this one because of the angled top.

In short, it worked out very well.  All 32 figures fit easily in the case with room to spare, allowing them to be assembled in formation. The clear plaster top allows viewing of the miniatures from every angle, and further allows them to be displayed out in the open like on a table or end table rather than being stuck on a wall.

The case is very tall for "normal sized" miniatures, but then would allow for the display of considerably taller ones. It would also allow for the construction of mini dioramas using terrain and the like.

I decided to make use of the vertical build a set of steps for the case to as to allow all the figures to be easily seen.  It is pictured above.

Over all, this is a great way to display miniatures of all sorts.

However...

If there is one downside to the purchase, it is the price point of the case.  For what amounts to a few ounces of plastic, $12 is a lot of money.  If the price were lower, I would readily buy one of these everything I wanted to display something new. As it is, I would have to think twice about it as a on nicely made display case made of glass and wood on sale at Michael's could run me as low as $17 -$20.
113922
After a tragic snow-cone accident left me in need of a new skull, I started shopping around but was quickly dismayed by the ridiculous prices most vendors charge for their head-bones. Being both skull-less and on a tight budget, I was forced to encase my brain in a novelty fishbowl -- until I found this wonderful wooden skull replica.

Installation of my brain was a snap. A bit of duct tape, some aluminum foil, and once again I have a head! The eye-sockets were perfectly placed, and though the mandible isn't movable, for the price, it's still a great value.

Sure, children still scream and adults gasp when I enter a room, but I will save tons of Halloween costumes, and I've already landed a few bit parts in low-budget horror films.

Best skull replacement for under 500,000 USD on the market!
4745265
Having read the many mixed reviews of the new D&D miniatures, it was with some hesitation that I took the plunge and bought a few packs.  Like those reviewers whom I found most convincing, I think the miniatures, while flawed, are a good value for the money spent.
As others have said, quality of painting and sculpting varies wildly from figure to figure.  Most of them -- say, 70 to 75 percent -- stack up pretty well against the typical amateur's paint job.  A few -- 20 percent -- are noticeably better, and a very few -- 5 to 10 percent (Axe Sister, anyone?) -- are horrendous.
Here's the short version:
If you like painting your own figures, and have the time to do so in the numbers a typical D&D game requires, these probably aren't for you.  But if you'd like to assemble and use anywhere from a dozen to a couple hundred colorful models, sized and sculpted specifically for D&D ... the D&D miniatures are worth your $1.25 each.
146877
The Vulture and mad dog are well molded and will look great with other kits.  Unlike&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Customizing-Monster-Model-Kit-1-Aurora-Polar-Lights/dp/B002JPO9N8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Customizing Monster Model Kit #1 Aurora Polar Lights</a>&nbsp;, this one features items you won't find in other kits.  The rats, bats, and skull are also cool treats.  One of the bats seems particularly nice and is quite large!  Unfortunately the box art gives the illusion that the vulture is perched on a tree limb.  This is not the case.  Instead it sits on small stand that is piece of ground. You will need to provide your own tree. I debated knocking a star off the kit but decided maybe I was expecting too much.

As for building, The vulture went together fairly well but the mad dog was a true pain!  The two body parts are slightly warped and will require some effort to get them lined up correctly.  Despite the minimal amount  of flash and crisp molding the dog will require a lot of filing and sanding due to this warpage.  However,  If you have patience and have some modeling experience it will come out quite nice.  To be honest, the dog also seems a little on the small side, especially when compared to the 1/8 th scale Frankenstein or Wolfman kits.

The rats and bats have delicate features and must be handled carefully.  This is especially the case of the tails on the rats.  If you're not careful, the tails will break off and you'll have guinea pigs instead of rats!  Of course if you're building Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde or the Invisible Man in his laboratory,  that might not be a problem!  Most of these smaller parts are modled as one piece and just need minor cleanup before painting.

In all I'm happy with the kits and my final outcome but Polar Lights needs to address the fit problems with the dog. At the end of the day  classic monster model builders will enjoy these accessories.
4764577
This figure is pretty great for the price.  It isn't the most detailed, and lacks some items from the game you might expect, like a pistol or pick axe.  But for the price, you can't go wrong with this figure!
4579311
I've been searching for a sculpt / drawing model and this is perfect.  Great product and a great price; I am, overall, very pleased with the product.
4287873
Fantastic figure, extremely detailed and well made! I can't believe how well done it is considering the low price. Be aware that it is about a foot tall and comes in two pieces that separates at the waist. AnimeStuffStore also guarantees the product, which is awesome! Will order from them again! I'm not compensated or got any free stuff or anything from them, I'm just impressed because I have unfortunately ordered from sellers who have sent me bootleg figures before and it is always nice to find sellers who are legit! : )