Backlog, backlog, backlog!
I've had the SSJ4 Vegeta and Reissue Super Buu just kind of sitting there for a while, partially because I was late actually requesting it be sent to me, and the other just with other day to day things to take care of. But, I've finally gotten around to it, cracking these open. It's actually quite fascinating to me that SSJ4 Vegeta sold so well that they're actually doing a reissue, less than a year after it was released. It took Super Buu at least 3 years before that happened!
The contents of the set are very similar to that of SSJ4 Goku:
- 1 x Main Figure
- 4 x Face Plates (Neutral, Smirking, Shouting, Angry)
- 12 x Posing Hands
- 1 x Tail
- 1 x Ki Blast Effect
It's also pretty much what I'd expect to see in a Vegeta set, though strangely lacking his trademark "arms crossed" effect. I think the only other Vegeta I've seen without that was the Majin Vegeta set.
So clearly from a design perspective this isn't your typical Vegeta, as the SSJ4 form is more about assimilating that Great Ape part of their power. The overall body shape and proportions are of course, familiar, Probably the first (and only transformation) of Vegeta that causes hair grown. Also, for whatever reason, all the traditionally white parts are now this faint purple.
As you can probably imagine, the luxurious mane of hair on Vegeta's head causes some significant challenges when it comes to balancing the figure.
Faceplates are steadily improved since the original Figuarts are leases, and it's safe to say that they're at a good spot now. General likeness definitely is representative of the character, and these faces also feature the additional panel lines which have been a thing I've noticed since the Super Hero line, which helps the features pop.
As mentioned earlier, articulation is pretty much like all the other Vegeta figures, Most likely due to the balance issue, this figure features more traditional ankle joints as opposed to the double ended ball joints. Double jointed knees and elbows present, along with uninhibited butterfly joints. The mop of hair, while a bit unwieldly, does feature extra joints for posing and, more importantly, allowing the head an opportunity to actually swivel.
Paint Application wise, things are sharp looking, but again, the quantity of actual paint is relatively low. Fine paint work consists of the panel lines and the spots of gold. Oterrwise, it's very much large patches of solid colour. Smoothly done, of course, and topped off with top coat. I think the front of the groin piece and the hip area features some darker blue paint for some contrast, but it's relatively subtle.
Build Quality is also up to their standard, with no major QC or engineering qualms from me. Solidly made and assembled, as a figure at this price point should be. Materials seem a little sturdier, though it's somewhat expected seeing how this is a regularly priced figure as opposed to a the entry priced offerings like the various Goku's.
Unsurprisingly, the SSJ4 Vegeta figure is a solid entry into the Dragonball Figuarts line up. I guess it's just kind of weird for the demand to be so high for figures from a series that, well, most people just disavowed. I haven't watched the series, and to be honest, I didn't even know there WAS a SSJ4 Vegeta until this figure was announced. Now that they're here, however, these two Saiyans will definitely stand out on the shelves, especially when your main characters are really mainly differing in hair colour only.
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