S.H. Figuarts TRAFALGAR LAW One Piece Action Figure Review
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I understand the 'don't buy to support bad products' thing and you are right, but its also important to consider that if a line doesn't sell well, instead of sitting down and actually trying to make future figures from that series better they're more likely to just drop the IP entirely. One Piece figures don't sell well? No more One Pice figures, just like 10 years ago.
Its a shitty and unfair situation and lots of big fans of shows feel like they should buy characters they feel might not ever get figures again if the line isn't supported
That being said I still cancelled both my Kaido and Heat of Passion Guts preorders because they didn't look worth it, I'm just trying to explain why fans feel pressured to support mediocre releases
And I agree with you on the social media thing, its so hard to actually know if I should get anything based off posts online nowadays. It feels like the first Guts set the bar so, so low, that any improvement whatsoever to make the new one average got blown out of proportion
this is true and it is big sad.
couldn’t agree more
Agree 100%
With the introduction of soft goods with Gohan and Makima I wish they delayed some of these figures to include better looking capes that function more effectively
That's no how they work, they have different teams and they do whatever they want, you can check kid, he has that horrendous chunk of plastic, and he was announced later on
I ripped the coat and the figure is more enjoyable that way, lol.
It's kinda sad that almost every figure in the One Piece line needs to be modded/destroyed in any way to make them work.
My biggest problem with this figure is the elbow joints. They feel kinda soft, not super fragile but way too soft...
And the feet are also loose on mine. They are a problem if you are gonna keep the coat glued because it's way too heavy.
Its so weird to me how figuarts is doing soft goods for some of their figures, but not the ones that would actually benefit from it. Zoro, Kaido and law would have had a lot of their issues resolved by using cloth that would open up their articulation (n the case of zoro with his legs), or Kaido who cant stand on his own because his cape is way too heavy. I modded my zoro with a cloth robe and he feels fun to pose now but its the only time Im doing it b/c its redicuous I have to pay $20+ extra just to fix a figure that should have been good to go out of the box.
As a collector of McFarlane figures since Spawn series 1, McF fans on social media are insufferable. Don't you dare talk about the lack of paint/accessories or point out that NECA can manage it for just a few dollars more. They'll lose their minds.
Dude just stop glazing a horrible company, heck even marvel legends are better
@@JonathanAnimates17329bruh, your glazing too
@@JonathanAnimates17329NECA is awesome though
@@JonathanAnimates17329 Who am I "glazing" in this scenario?
@@chiefdan209 aw shit dude my bad bro I read it wrong 😅
Social media has been great for figure collecting because it's super easy to see news and updates on figures coming out, being able to see everyones creativity with customs, kitbashes, 3d prints, people sharing sales and deals, seeing figure photography and finding good reviewers that are honest so you can discover good figures and avoid bad ones. I feel like that outweighs the braindead people lol
I wish you collected all the Naruti figures tbh
This is not simply because I really like those figures but I do think a lot of the other lines can learn a few things from them, especially with the Obito figure.
Love your reviews. You’re right that consumers standards should be higher. Idk if you saw some of the prototype shots of the new Ace figure they’re working on, but he looks pretty good. I wanna say stunning, but I’ve learned to keep expectations low with this line. But his articulation looked great, and he came with a lot of accessories which is great. Took a while, but they seem to have listened to some feedback and made improvements. Time will tell tho.
they aren't working on an Ace. that prototype was made as part of a one piece figure sculpting competition and the winnder gets made. he looks really good so i'll be surprised if it doesn't get made but officially there is no Ace being worked on right now
@@jyaw16 ah okay. Weird because I heard all the prototypes showcased at that event would be made.
Oh good thing I cancelled my pre-order on this due to the cape being permanently attached as much as I love the One Piece line owning - Luffy / Zoro / Sanji - I cancelled Kaido, law. due to this and im glad my hunch was right. Thanks for this review.
i’m in the same boat. I actually wanted to collect the entire line but after seeing how much issues Kaido had (and how lackluster Law is) i’ll sadly have to be skipping on them.
Really curious to see your review of the G5 Luffy. I’ll be first for that.
Oh he's gonna tear into it for sure. Hip and elbows are terrible and I'm sure the cloud falling off easily will wind him up just as much
Anthony’s review is the one I’m waiting for. Happy for everyone enjoying the figure but Anthony does his best to be objective and he’ll tell ya straight up if the figure is good or bad.
Just wish the figure wasn’t already sold out everywhere lol.
I think Social Media has been great for the collectors, it’s a great way to mingle and share resources.
On the other side what you said is a perfect example on why it’s been a detriment.
I feel like a costume element like the coat on this character really calls for the use of soft goods. It would be lighter, even with wire stitched into it, and cloth with wire would make for a much more dynamic presence. Maybe stitched to a plastic collar/fur piece that anchors it to the body
i think the social media aspect of figures is generally a good thing, it’s certainly destigmatized the whole concept of collecting figures. you’re always going to get overly-vocal zealots in an environment where anyone can speak their mind, so i wouldn’t let them ruin all the fun for you.
Also I feel like the Jujutsu kaisen line became a warning to fans of some sort because they all went on discount before and now they are in demand again due do S2 the line hans't been updating as (prob) Tamashii saw the low sales for the figures originally, so many people are starting to worry if they don't buy the figures they won't get to the good ones
As is usually the case with social media, it goes both ways. This is still a relatively niche hobby, so it can be difficult to find other collectors irl except in specific spaces. Social media makes it easy to find people who share your interest and can give you a platform for expressing yourself and your figures. On the flip side, validation is a dangerous drug people seek on social media and they often place their value in what other people say on the internet or being a part of something rather than being confident in themselves. This can lead to some rash sayings and behaviors. It’s more of a personal problem but social media only further enhances it. With that said though it is hilarious seeing how strongly collectors on social media will defend an objectively bad product. The nostalgia’s blinding them.
Anthony, I am a huge fan. Because of you, I don’t waste my money on garbage out there. I appreciate the videos, you’re always great.
At this time, I am only focusing on Jada and Storm Collectibles. But I never go “all in” unless I’m confident the product isn’t terrible.
Happy to help
I couldn’t be happier that the Naruto line is just hit after hit.
Agree
Naruto line is fantastic and the upcoming Itachi and Minato look great
Love that for Naruto fans. Just wish the One Piece line was the same.
If you get rid of the boxes where do you put the faces etc?
Probably a little baggie or some other sort of storage. I throw all mine in a small plastic parts organizer/drawer
I said i keep import package
I preordered a soft coat from HKToybox for this figure. Should be a lot better
I feel like social media for action figures has benefitted the products overall. I think the community is a case of the vocal minority being overly toxic and negative but companies are definitely listening now, more than ever. And that’s the most important thing in my opinion.
To which group are they listening? Quality is going down almost across the board while prices are going up. Looks to me like they're listening to the people who buy irrespective of quality or effort.
@@AnthonysCustoms I’d argue, (in the case of domestic companies) that quality is going up. With some companies obviously going up faster than others.
ML is obviously one step forward and two steps back. But the other domestic companies (and even other lines at Hasbro minus Black Series) have steadily gotten better since the introduction and increase of social media.
That's true. There are definitely different things going on with different companies. ... And the ML team. There's something very different going on there.
Bandai is sucking more and more with each release.
Really hope the East Blue versions "reboot" the line
Currently there’s a shfiguarts ace that looks extremely promising. It uses a lot of the articulation and joints that the naruto line uses. I really hope it gets released soon. Also I think social media for toy lines is great. Sure people are really biased about figures but as long as you have a good eye you can tell which figures are and aren’t worth it by looking at articulation points alone. Comparing shf luffy and maybe upcoming ace is an example
Your the most reliable action figure reviewer out there. Seriously
Thanks
Hey Anthony what are your thoughts on the Bane and Batman two pack from McFarlane?
I don't like shfiguarts in general, but I recently bought g5 luffy and although it's really gimmicky with the bendable arms and legs, I think it's a really good figure. would be nice to hear your opinion on that one.
The “weird” accessory are typically from an iconic moment of the show and is the reason why I started collecting Sh figuarts in the first place. They add so much soul to the figure
I know what they are. I asked if anyone actually uses accessories like those
Anthony, are you interested in reviewing in Storm Baki and Yujiro? Do want to see what you think of those
Have thought about looking at the chainsaw man line from SH, all of them have be super fun so far! really nice sculpts, decent paint, and crazy articulation. I think you might really apreciate the line even if you're not a fan of the show.
Nice review! Will you review the shf Jin Kazama and Kazuya from Tekken?
Yes. Thanks
While your points about dynamic poses on the box are true, it’s worth noting that they went for iconic/recognizable shots from the source material
Unfortunate this fig came out/finished development before they started using soft capes more regularly
Could you review the new mafex Batman from the dark knight returns no. 205 ? Thank you!
QOTD: Regarding news, social media has certainly helped. For communication, it is average at best. Some people from certain companies aren’t too secretive which is fine but others are just not doing it right. Diamond Select has been among the better ones, showcasing concepts (Witch-King for example).
It has been a negative thing because you do have “stans” and they’ll buy a character without hesitation even if the figure sucks because they believe there won’t be another version of said character. That includes Black Series and Marvel Legends.
And then you have McFarlane liking all positives, avoiding decent feedback or criticism and him posting the weirdest preview of figures that are getting worse and worse.
2 good ones, Sanji and Yamato lol
Please try to make couple videos about your thoughts about some subjects merged with collections, action figures etc. Watching part of reviews only because like creator.
I'd like to see your video on social media affecting action figure collecting.
I'd say it's probably been more bad than good as of late. So many collectors think the big companie's their best friend and they can do no wrong when it's like 'bruh, all they want is your money'. Now we got companies using those same collectors to shill their unfinished products and justify their laziness and bad decisions.
I understand the gripes people have with this figure. But as someone who loves the character and was excited with this figure, I really don't mind all the negatives. The people's concerns are valid, but while I am usually picky with toys, I am fine with this one.
Law doesn't really lean forward so I have no issues with the lack of ab articulation. His fighting style and poses hardly require him to do so. This is one of the few cases that I am fine with this due to how clean Law looks. The coat is indeed a hassle when displaying it, but I think I prefer this over soft goods coat because it is not gonna look the same. Even if someone makes a highly accurate soft goods coat with wires, I don't want to rip the plastic coat off and will only avail one if there is a surefire way of removing the plastic peg without destroying it. (I saw someone suggest that you can heat the glue on the peg to safely remove it but it is not guaranteed.) I wish it is removable, but still I don't mind having it stuck on him.
Overall, the figure still looks great on its own and alongside Luffy, and he is still fun to pose due to the variety of faces and hands. Not to mention I only got him for $60 due to discount vouchers. I only wish they release a topless Zoro with articulated skirt like the one he has in the Variable Action Heroes figure because the issues with the SHF Zoro are impossible for me to ignore.
Social media is ok for the action figure community. I see both sides like you, I have been using reddit to see where people are finding mcfarlanes/ figures I want so that's cool but I do see a lot of people defending terrible mcfarlane releases on their Instagram and it makes me so angry.
Looks pretty accurate to the source material, if you like one piece and get to the fight where he's in the costume I think you'll like the fight. It's really cool you're watching one piece I'm a die hard fan of both it and your channel
Also the pieces at 6:15 will make a lot more sense and be way more funny when you get context for it 🤣
I think SHF Star war and DC have cloth, but for anime characters SHF seem to just start trying to use cloth in figures like Gohan and upcoming Makima, I hope if they do other characters like doflemingo they start considering using cloth too, still I like this figure
Uchiha Itachi , Sage Naruto and Schrieke have cloth goods as well
I loved Anthony's point on these figures doing dynamic poses, when they actually can't. 7:40 he's just hanging upside down, you could do that with a statue lol.
I know nothing about One Piece, so I don't know if this guy is doing body contortions compared to somebody like Spider-Man, but he still has tons of articulation, but most of them have terrible range.
There's a lot of reviewers who claim more articulation is *always* better. Like Renew Your Vows having toe joints, that good and all but you need good hip and ankle range to make the toe useful. You want Spidey in a super deep crouch? Too bad, he can barely look up and his legs can't go forward enough. If a Spider-Man figure can't look up, can't do the splits, and can't kick forward at least 90°, then it's useless for me (unless it's a gimmick toy with low articulation on purpose)
As a fan of One Piece and Law, I can confirm that he is mostly just standing straight. He fights calmly from afar, his body remains straight even in closer fights, and he also teleports himself or other objects around. I understand the complaints, but the reason that I don't mind the lack of ab articulation is because Law's poses and fighting style doesn't require him to do dynamic poses. Giving him more ab articulation would be great but I don't see myself using it that much, so I am okay with his shirt looking clean instead.
Look. They make these thing to make money and they make them >fastall his talent and effort put into a figure
Lolwut
@@AnthonysCustoms The toy business is like the movie business, video games, music or TV. They pump out as much of it as they can, as quickly as they can. Quality isn't assured in any of these businesses. If we stop buying video games, or movies etc, that won't improve the quality, they'll simply make less and jack the prices up even more. Don't believe me look at something like Amiibo - the quality of the figures has improved over the years and now there may not be any more of them made.
thats not how it works. i mean... that sort of thing can happen but even if it does, thats too bad for them because the consumer can still decide to not buy the thing and they will have to change their practices if they want to stay in business. we dont need them. they need us. we have full control of the situation should we choose to make wise decisions.
Hey Anthony, when are you reviewing the Marvel X-Men 97 figures?
Can't find most of wave 2
I seen clothgoods for most of One Piece figures. They really become great toys but you have to fix them yourself or pay some custom parts maker to fix it for you, resulting in doubling the money spend on them. That sucks!
I don't think any One Piece figure has subtle shading except kaido's muscle and face sadly
They can't keep disrespecting One Piece like this
If stop buying them they just be rereleased at Target as a Best Selection Figure LOL. I saw Zoro being released at retail like this for 35.
To remove the cap put the figure in hot water and pill it off
Is grumpy law
Those spooky faces are related to Brook no?
No, it's a very specific scene in the Wano arc.
It's kind of a game of chicken between Law, Luffy and Kid.
@@nhyar thanks I didn’t get that far yet
@@fbijeffrey6547Me neither, Crunchyroll spoiled it for me lol
What’s the over/under on Anthony shitting on people that are fans of the figure instead of just talking about the figure?
Aw, I got this fig for the price of a Neca
shfiguarts is a pro when it comes to hard cape or coat XD, seriously why does it have to be hard plastic
Doesn’t matter One Piece fans will buy anything and Bandai knows it. The fandom is obsessed. “Just buy custom pieces to make it better.” I just want a solid out of box figure.
I think social media hasn't been overall good or bad; it's just kind of been a thing. You have the various ass kissers and shills of companies justifying their purchases, and insult the people who are trying to be more critical and realistic, like a lot of us here.
Then there's people who bash any line they don't like, regardless of quality, they do it just for the sake of it.
Companies probably listen to the masses online occasionally, but with all those ass kissers, it's never going be enough to get big changes
Yeah, not at that price point. It's a shame, though, because I like his look. He looks like a pimp from The Mushroom Kingdom.
Glad I did not buy that figure, I knew it was going to be a bad figure since I saw the promo pics plus it's not a soft goods cape lol.
I wonder if you'll do shf street Fighter ryu n chun.
He already did
Oh course he will
@@TailsdollelZorroMalignothey didn’t even come out yet
@@fbijeffrey6547 the recent SF6 figuarts are actually repaints of the figuarts from SF5, which he has indeed reviewed :)
@@ravenpowell9312 how do you know if it wasn’t released yet?
OK how is SHF nailing the Naruto line while failing the One Piece line
I think the issue is, people are just happy to have something. Also, many of the collectors I see on CZcams don't even have their figures in dynamic poses, many are in just in a neutral pose. In Laws case, many will just put him on a stand or tacky puddy under his feet and call it a day.
I love One Piece. Too bad the figures are like the worst things ever.
Kinda out of this line.
You're absolutely right
It's becoming harder and harder to justify Bandai's releases nowadays
Half of their releases are P-Bandai and they come with not-great articulation and/or qc issues, plus they wanna charge 90+- bucks for back-of-the-shelf characters, it's bonkers
At least in the Dragon Ball line, we are now getting exclusives no one asked for this year, meanwhile 3rd parties are releasing 3.0 Z Broly, shirtless 3.0 Trunks, Kid Buu and while Demoniacal is not releasing anything Goku 3.0 and Xeno are still darn cheap and very decent figures for their price
I was a purist until last year when I realized Bandai is just not satisfying the demand well, it's like they prefer to rerelease repainted old molds as much as they can
Like dude, wdym a repainted Goku ASROE with a bad looking faceplate is this year's exclusive? Demoniacal's still a better choice, what are they thinking
3rd parties on their way to save another op figure, again
great review, ill pass on this one.