Figma SAMUS ARAN Metroid: Dread No 583 Action Figure Review
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One of my favorite suits in the franchise, and her Varia suit later in the game is probably my second favorite ever. The designers were incredibly inspired.
Yes! The Varia suit in Dread doesn't get as much attention, but it's the best Varia suit of all games (as far as I'm concerned). I really hope we get the Varia suit as well as the Metroid Suit and Raven Beak from this game.
I love this design, it's basically an evovled version of the Fusion suit. The blue looks excellent
Seeing you this happy with a figure has been a high point for the year. Thanks for another year of good, honest content, Anthony.
Hope you see this Anthony because I think it'll bump your rating of 9.5 for articulation to a 10. The waist can be pulled up to allow the legs to do more of a split as well as get crunch out of the mid section. It was rough for me to pull upward because I kept popping the upper section off from the torso. I found it easier to hold the torso and push down on the sides of the crotch piece to free them from the connection. Once you do that you'll get better range from the hips and the increased crunch. I didn't know she did that either until I saw another reviewer mention it. She's such a great figure and I'm so glad I was able to snag her preorder last year. Just give me the Super suit as well as a Ridley and I'll be happy.
I saw another reviewer do this and I was going mention it too 😅
This suit is great, love the colors. I do prefer Super too as a default look but this is clean. I hope they do the armor from the end of this game. She was on some Doomslayer energy. Cracked out and busted.
That wall piece at 6:32 is supposed to be Samus holding on to or sliding down a wall. I think a specific upgrade is needed to wall jump off of those walls though, but it's kind of weird to have such a tiny section of the wall though.
Also, at 7:36, I like that the diagram shows how the hips and waist ball peg skeleton looks. It's just cool seeing a figure's mechanics without having to take it apart
Previously the Fusion suit was my favorite, but this suit is perfection in my opinion. It combines the best aspects of her old suits with the organic blue from the Fusion suit, along with a killer silhouette courtesy of those boots.
The two-toned red on the helmet is part of the design, it's like that in cutscenes as well and it's not a shadow, though I don't really know why it's designed that way, just a subtle accent I suppose.
I've waited over a year for this figure and I'm so happy it is everything I could have hoped for, it is so fun to pose and it looks incredible on a shelf.
Oh man what a breath of fresh air seeing a good figma release and review, made me happy
I love this design for Samus, so I’m glad she got a really good figure. Who would have thought a figma could be so posable? If Good Smile can keep this up, it would be great to see them update characters like Ryuko. ^^
This is by far my favorite Samus suit design, with the Fusion suit being my former favorite. As iconic as the classic Varia is, I feel that Samus getting different suit looks toward the end of the Metroid chronology shows that the series is not interested in relying on nostalgia and refuses to stagnate,willing to make changes. Unlike alternate looks for, say, Superman in the comics, Samus Aran's story-relevant changes in looks generally become accepted.
For a non traditional suit, I love this design. I think the Fusion one still clears it, but this one is so clean. Super Metroid is my preference as well though.
Mine came in the other day, and I was completely blown away. Metroid is my all time favorite game series and Dread was just amazing. This figure is so fun to handle and play around with, exceptional on so many fronts. Really glad you’ve enjoyed it so much as well. It’s definitely my figure of the year, and would be even without my personal Metroid bias. I’m just so happy to have it. Hope they don’t revert back to older ways if they do Super.
This is probably the happiest I've seen Anthony with a figure and it just makes me smile. This figure is fantastic. I can't put mine down
Prime suit will always be my favorite but I really like this suit and the colors for it. Regarding the packaging Figma has been using this style for a bit now noticed it first with the fluted armor but I don’t get too many figma to say for sure how long they have been doing it. Love this figure got mine last week.
I forgot to mention, in the torso you can extend it so you have more articulation in the waist and the legs
At the pelvis? I'll have to check
@@AnthonysCustoms yeah, you saw that thing that was connecting when you showed the legs? So you like pull it and have ridiculous range of motion and the legs can go farther out and the waist joint too
The Fusion suit is probably my favorite or at least my biggest point of reference since I never grew up with the OGs. This designed really worked for me. Good figure means I might have to get it.
And I love directions for collectibles. Costs nothing to include and can improve the longevity of the figure.
Can't wait until I get this figure next year. I was beyond excited when Dread got announced, pre-ordered the special edition and was waiting for the Dread suit to get a figure after seeing how agile she is in the game. Glad to see that this figure didn't disappoint.
My favorite suit is the Prime-era Varia suit, because those were the first Metroid games I ever played. But this one is gorgeous too and I’d be hard-pressed to think of a bad Samus suit (not counting pre-Varia ones where they have no shoulder balls and look real weird 😅).
Just shipped this from BBTS today, I can’t wait for her to arrive. Seems like there’s been a streak of real positive reviews on the channel lately (at least what I’ve been watching), I’m glad you’ve gotten to mess with some quality figures!
I got mine in not too long ago and yeah, it's a wonderful piece, and probably the best figma that I own period. The only real issue I have with it is that if you compare it to the in game model, there are some paint apps that are missing, but at the very least most of those are ones that almost anyone, even if they're an amateur, can fill in themselves. Really hoping this figure gets used a base mold for more Samus figures in the future, even if they are just other suits from Dread.
I didn't _mind_ the original Fusion suit, and thought it was cool enough in Fusion, but it also wasn't my favorite armor. This new redesign of the Fusion suit, however, is top tier. Murcury Steam got some crazy awesome designers working for them and this is absolutely inspired. Replacing the yellow base armor with white made the colors no longer clash, and replacing the turquoise with ice blue makes a gorgeous combo. They kept the organic webbing over the armor, but made it look like muscle fibers wrapping the limbs, which is sick looking, AND they brought back the iconic spherical shoulder pads. I think this may be right under the classic Varia for me design wise, and if this is her new standard armor going forward I am totally fine with that.
This has me even more hyped for the upcoming Guyver figma.
Really looking forward to getting mine in! The recently released Fluted Armor figma also came with the fancy extra packaging and had double-jointed knees and elbows. Not sure how they decide what figures get the special treatment. Or which figures get the bigger display stand. Gojo came with one even though he doesn't have any accessories or effect parts that would make use of the extra holes
I like dread suit a lot.
Fusion suit is also fire
I was super impressed with this figure when it came, glad to see it wasn’t just me!
I really hope you’ll review the E.M.M.I also. Mine just arrived and holy fuck, the engineering is something else. I've always found Figma to be (mostly) excellent, but Dread Samus and the E.M.M.I are something else. Now that the precedent for larger dogures has been set (the E.M.M.I is _massive_ lol), I hope we'll get figures of Raven Beak and, of course, the iconic and long-overdue Ridley.
I love the Dread Power Suit design. The organic fibers do a lot for me, and the way they wrap around the arms and legs bring to my mind the idea of athletic tape bandages, and combined with the leaner build really sells the dynamic, athletic movements Samus displays in later games. Samus' giant shoulderpads are iconic though, so I'm glad to see them return in other upgrades too!
Regarding the different shade of red on the helmet -- that's actually accurate to the ingame model! There's a few different shades of blue and red they use to segment the armor further. Speaking of the armor, the white sections really could have used some panel lining (which I did on mine), and the soles are missing their green lights (a non issue, tbh). The only real flaw I have with the deco is the lack of black on the hands, which makes sense because those joint lines are tiny, but it looks pretty blank without it.
I like the look, figure looks great & fun- apparently local game shop is going to get one in so might grab it there.
I got mine the other day and LOVED it. Game accurate or not, I would have loved a right normal arm. I love the color scheme, and I've regretted not getting the early figma Samus figures. I'd love them to get a reissue as the aftermarket prices are steep.
It’s my favourite design for the suit in the franchise since I really enjoyed the metroid fusion designs as well but the super Metroid suits are really cool
Seeing this review makes me want to grab my figma and play with it a little more, mine has a few paint chips and scratch on the crotch area and it's driving me nuts. Id love to see figure versions of super metroid suit and fusion suit.
Mine arrived yesterday, and i was speachless!! I posted some photos in my twitter of her alongside Raven Beack and the rest of my Metroid figures collection.
Amazing figure. I'm more of a casual collector, but I got the figma demon's souls and bloodborne lady maria figures which in my opinion are so damn cool. The packaging for those two are similar to this dread figure too.
I had to cancel my pre-order because... money, and you've made me regret it! Glad to hear it's good, Figma is so inconsistent these days but when they hit they hit hard and this seems better than even those figures.
Love this suit, even though I haven't gotten around to playing Dread either, so I'm excited to eventually get this.
This is my favorite suit honestly
Got mine on December 19th and I lost something from it: time. Posing this figure has been effortless including shooting stances from different artwork sources like Metroid Prime, a walking pose like in Dread, the Metroid II coverart stance, ALL of Dread main arts... all of that relying on the stand. I compared the figure in neutral stance to the in-game model in the same stance and the proportions are near on-point. My only real issues are the biceps that can pop off but they can be put back without issue. This one has been a ton of fun... and had convinced me to put one of her friends back in his hellish coffin.
Yes! I’ve been waiting for this review.
I'm a stickler when it comes to the Prime 1 Varia Suit, especially now with the Remastered but the Super Metroid Varia (which is the same as the Metroid II Varia) will always be legendary. In the context of gameplay and animation, the Dread Power Suit is exceptional. It's the most fun she is gameplay-wise.
Seeing all the reviews, I'm really impressed. I'm getting mine this week just before Christmas, and I'll probably not get another Figma unless the EMMI robot goes on discount. Of all characters I would have wanted an action figure of, Samus was at the top but I never had the money before. Now that I was able to afford one, it is done. Regarding articulations, this is how they should have done Doom Slayer with the shoulderpads. Also, those butterfly joints are just... wonderful!
I really like this suit design, not big on the varia suit for dread(too much yellow). But I like the gravity suit design. I really like this figure was messing with it at work yesterday.
Now I wish we could get a fusion suit figure.
Super Metroid suit will always be my favorite. But I do love this design. Probably second favorite look for her.
A few months late but I'm stoked for this review. I know you're a hard sell at times, so this video gives me gratification for my purchase, lol. It's gonna look amazing with the upcoming E.M.M.I. from Figma! Thanks Brotha
Glad it was helpful!
This figure really earned its Nintendo Seal of Quality, I consider Figmas to be flimsy yet inflexible, but this figure is solid and has some incredible range of movement, and it really feels premium, no wonder it comes with that outer sleeve, they really are nailing the idea this is not your average Figma.
Love this suit. Great new suit.
Really high praise and the figure totally deserves it!
This is a CLEAR example of a figure needing butterfly joints, and the butterfly joint ACTUALLY WORKING 🎉🎉🎉
Im torn between Fusion Suit or the Dread Suit..i just love the blue i love them both!
One of the Legends Iron Man blast effect pieces might work with her.
Great review. The Doom Slayer from Figma is also incredible IMO.
Just came in the mail 2 days ago. Absolutely breathtaking with looks and possibility. 10/10 chefs kiss!
I'm with Anthony on liking the Super Metroid suit design as my favorite. I also like her Fusion suit in Metroid Fusion.
You said right away this figure was great but I still watched the whole video!
I appreciate that!
Had to buy it(didn’t even played Dread)I love my MPC Samus figma and I won’t allow myself to skip this one when I can still afford it.
Love this figure a lot mine came like 3 days ago and it is amazing. The poseabilty was insane. Really hope they do her purple suit and metroid suit. Also can somebody make a ridley.
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Makes me wish I collected this line. I hope you review the new Valiant Knight from mythic legions.
The torso can be pulled up and increaes thigh and torso range of motion
. I would pay you lots of money to get blast effects, in game graple hook and some flame thrusts to pose her running with the speed booster on.
My favorite part about this figure are the shoulders. It’s crazy how well they work.
They really are great
Missing piece: blast effects😅👍
I was expecting to preorder this when it was first announced, but between the price and my go-to place for Japanese figures seemingly not getting it for some reason, I decided to skip it. I can't exactly say I'm *regretting* it since I'm not swimming in cash currently, but I sure do feel like I'm missing out! lol 😂😂 I loved the game and I love the design of this suit, so I'm really happy to see the figure turned out so well. I'm not personally clamoring for a Super Metroid version (I'm happy enough with my Other M figma) but if they did one that's this good I sure wouldn't complain. Maybe if they did it in a Gravity Suit colourway to complement the Samus I already have, I might have a harder time talking myself out of it...
Really wish I didn’t need to wait a month to get a replacement shoulder for this. Seems like I was just unlucky as I haven’t heard anyone else with the same problem.
One of the best figures i've ever seen. It's amazing!
Wow this looks great. I really want a megaman or megaman X done like this.
I’m hoping for a Dread Gravity Suit.
Wish thy had made the gravity suit variant, otherwise any Samus figure is always appreciated as there aren’t many. Hopefully we can get a prime 1 suit collection
I recently opened mine up and upon getting her ready for the magnet piece, her left shoulder ball popped out of the socket and is wanting to do so easily after being put back in.
Is it going in all the way?
@@AnthonysCustoms Certainly looks like it when comparing to the right shoulder.
Could be defect. Contact good smile. Good luck
Good evening , I've just bought this figure as a auto-gift for my birthday and this is my first Figma / figure , I was a little scared because it looks so fragile but your video give me the confidence I need.
Please, I want to know what's the use for the little black part and the little transparent part that come along the other accesories , I'm not so sure.
I hope you can help me, and sorry about my english , I'm from Perú.
Happy New Year!!
I think you're talking about The spare wrist joint and the display stand extension.
@@AnthonysCustoms Thank you for your answer , I will try it.
Happy New Year , my best wishes for your Channel =)
Hey Anthony, samus waist pulls up. It has better range in the waist and legs when you pull it up.
Figma Samus Seris never disappoints in my opinion
True
While I can't wait to get the figure, as Metroid Dread is my favourite game in a long time, and the suit looks excellent, I can't help but be disappointed with some decisions made with this figure. The lack of accessories for the price point (only one of the two modes for the Omega Cannon and no muzzle for the regular cannon to go into missile launcher mode are weird oversights, why do the Omega Cannon if you only give half the options ?) and the placement of the hips joints making them look super weird when splayed are problems that shouldn't be present, even more at this price point.
I will still enjoy the figure but I can't help but feel it could have been way better with better looking hips and the right accessories.
Had to cancel my pre-order... Will get it when money is right.
Did you se the new marvel legends reveals? They finally did a comic book sabertooth, but as usual the head is too big. Would be awesome if you made some better sized head sculpts for the figure.
I did. We'll see how it turns out
The Prime 3 version is phenomenal and one of my favorite figures I have while the Other M version was a decent release. Really hope to get this one but that price…yikes.
This figure is so good it makes me want to dust off my switch
That darker part on the front of her helmet is actually supposed to be slightly more metallic looking in the game compared to the rest of her helmet.
Wow, Figma finally got rid of those wheels behind the knees
If you make blast effects that fit for this figure, i will gladly buy them.
If more Figma were built like this, then they'd easily be one of the better figure companies out there.
Hey Anthony can you do more figma figure for your figures?
i got mine recently and sadly her hips are really loose, almost can't stand
I do not normally comment on your non-Marvel figures because I do not have a dog in the fight. But I have to mention it was great to watch a video when you are enjoying the product.
Wouldn't it be nice if there were more marvel products that warrant such a reaction?
@@AnthonysCustoms I could have sworn by the tone of your voice in the video you must have slept at a Best Western last night.
Wow, haven't heard you gush like this before.
I think that is the design, but the head looks small compared to the rest of the body, especially the legs.
imagine if they put this much love on the doom guy they made..
Exactly what i was thinking
Looks cool but I already own the previous Samus figs. Don't see the point in getting this one. Now if they do a fusion suit, I'm game!
Seeing Anthony enjoying a figure for once is a welcome change of paste
You haven't seen his Jada Toys Street Fighter figure reviews?
@@Duomaxwell02Moh I completely forgot lol
QotD: Not to be a negative nancy. I love the look, absolutely hate the color scheme. I think the dull red and the blue/white clash too much like they’re two separate armors put together. Thank you for the great review.
Question of the day answer: Phenomenal suit
Beautiful toy worth $87 I want to get this
I don't appreciate the colors, like you, I like the classic colors. Aside from the colors it still looks cool and as a figure I'd probably still enjoy it.
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Wanted this but the suit just didn’t do it for me. I regret not ordering it tho
So cool but the $125 price tag is so beyond unreasonable
not really
@@AnthonysCustoms Anthony, I love bro, but how could you possibly justify $125? That's crazy dude.
I swear every figma samus just manages to 1-up the previous one. I once thought the other m Samus was amazing, but this one blows it out of the water!
This looks dope. Not $125 dope for my money, but dope nonetheless.
One thing that really disappoints me is that they've gone back to doing just neon green paint apps for the light up parts of her suit, whereas I think the transparent pieces with metallic paint behind them that they used for the Prime 3 figma were a much, much better choice for her visor and other various parts of her suit that are supposed to light up.
i agree... at least for the visor
@@AnthonysCustoms You didn't like that technique for the other bits?
I've been collecting figures for years and have always yanked arms/hands straight out... yikes 😅luckily I seem to have been lucky and never hamhanded anything, but good to know. better late than never.
I think they're telling you this time because they made them too tight lol
Can you review the new super saiyan Goku figuarts??
As soon as it comes in
My gripe is with the morph ball. I love it, but what do you do with it? It’s technically just her. Rolled all up. They would never exist side by side!
You know, dioramas, stop motion....
@@MegaO93 Yeah, I’m kidding around.
Is it just me or is the morph ball too small?
@@nicholasrossano7340 It does seem small.
@@nicholasrossano7340 yes it is lol
I was wondering if you’d be reviewing this eventually. I knew you’d be generally happy with this one. I love that figma is branching out to better looking knees and elbows. There’s also apparently some type of mechanic where if you pull the hips down the lower waist ball joint gets extra range.
That's what I've heard. Haven't had a chance to check. Weird the instruction sheet didn't mention it despite being overly informative.
@@AnthonysCustomsit does actually - the graph showing the hip joints has a little arrow indicating the abdomen section can move up and down. But to be fair I'd probably missed it too if I hadn't seen others mention it first!
A 3rd party company needs come out with blast effects for the metroid figmas. Prime 3s cannon hole is just a horrible tease.
I’ve got mine last week, my figure of the year by far, incredible
Figma has been hit or miss lately, mostly miss but this was definitely a great release from them.
It feels like the only line they really try with anymore is Fate (and maybe Jujutsu Kaisen if they feel like fighting Figuarts), and some of those designs just... aren't conducive to action figures. And even when they are, Figma sometimes still drop the ball.
They just care about Nendoroids more now.
The Fluted Knight is also fantastic. Great sculpt, lots of accessories, and surprisingly good articulation for the design. The only issue is price, and mine had some tight hips (solved easily with shock oil)
Man ... I'm malding so hard right now because UPS sent my Samus to the wrong address 😭
Dread is one of my favorite renditions of her suit, and I hope they try and make a figure for her suit at the end of the game. I'd also kill for a Dark Samus someday. Happy to hear she's a good figure; I just hope Good Smile can replace/refund mine and I can get my hands on this Figma W.
Great review as always 👍
Update: I GOT MY SAMUS! FUCK YEAAAAAH
Thankful for the honest people that let UPS return my packages to me. Turnin' out to be a merry Christmas after all 🙏