Anime, Manga & Figures Blog

I admit to being mildly surprised when the previous reviewer left the Astro Toy column at AnimeNewsNetwork.com.  And I was curious as to what the reviews from the new columnist would look like.  But having read David Cabrera’s review of Golgo 13 Figma Deluxe Action Figure, I offer a hearty congratulations on a well written debut review.

Golgo 13 is a classic anime show about a mild aged hitman, and I think salaried workers see him as an escape from mundane, everyday reality in the office.  I was initially happy to find out that a figma action figure would be released for Golgo 13, but my joy was snuffed out over the $55 price charged at a local retailer for this product.

Cabrera’s column covers all the details of the figma–its flexibility of joints with a jacket on, accessories, and playroom marketed by Max Factory as a “di:stage”.  I am mildly surprised to read the reviewer’s comment that the motel room, which presumably was the reason to charge an extra 15 bucks over the normal $35 or so for a regular figma product, is made out of paper.  So you, the consumer, is supposed to pay 15 bucks more for a basic di:stage and some paper reproductions.

As the reviewer notes, he’s not handy with paper craft, and neither am I.  So to me, the $50 MSRP is a bit overpriced for this release.  And this review has done its job of  supporting my decision to skip buying the Golgo 13 figure.

I’m looking forward to next week’s column!