Toy Tease: Figma Metal Gear Solid 2 SOLID SNAKE

The Good Smile Company and Max Factory have done it again. With their newest work of art, Solid Snake from the hit Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, they continue their brand of Figma figures based on popular video game characters.

As a gamer, I'm familiar with the Metal Gear Solid series, particularly the first two entries. As a toy collector, I'm even more excited. Figma is a line of figures carrying that high quality one can expect from most import toys. These figures boast numerous points of articulation, making them highly posable, as well as interchangeable parts and accessories.

From the company's website:

"Kept you waiting, huh? I'm at the sneak-point."
From the popular game 'METAL GEAR SOLID 2: SONS OF LIBERTY' comes a figma of the main character, Solid Snake!
-Using the smooth yet posable joints of figma, you can act out a variety of different scenes.
-He comes with a standard expression with movable eyes as well as alternate expression with clenched teeth.
-The tranquilizer gun, assault rifle and cardboard box Snake uses in the game are all included.
-The assault rifle also comes with shooting effect parts.
-He also comes with various hand parts including 'hanging' hand parts to avoid detection as well as a hand holding a cigarette.
-An articulated figma stand is included, which allows various poses to be taken.

I actually pre-ordered Snake through Hobby Link Japan some time ago, thus making the lateness of this post as mysterious as many plot elements of the Metal Gear Solid games themselves. You can order Snake from there or the other usual e-tailers: Big Bad Toy Store and Entertainment Earth. This figure is also available for order from Diamond via your comic shop. More info on that at Toy Chest News. I opted for HLJ as I had other orders being processed at the time and because it's considerably cheaper. I love to support comic shops, but not at this much of a mark-up.

Figma Solid Snake will look great on any shelf, especially next to other video game all-stars such as the Figma Link and Samus Aran figures. Figma Solid Snake will be available beginning this month. For more info on Good Smile, Max Factory and the stealth action star, visit Good Smile.

Toy Tease: Figma MOTOKO KUSANAGI (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex)

Even with all the chaos of Comic Con, the fun wasn't strictly contained to the San Diego city limits. At the same time, the bi-annual Wonder Festival was holding its second event in Japan, Wonder Festival 2014 Summer. At the event, Max Factory's Figma Motoko Kusanagi from the Ghost In The Shell manga and anime franchise was fully revealed. This figure represents her design used in the Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex anime. I've been a fan of the anime franchise and the Major for years and it's time she joined my toy collection. For the uninitiated, she held the rank of Major within Section 9 and was frequently referred to as "The Major."

From Good Smile's website:

"Just a whisper. I hear it in my ghost."


From the anime series 'GHOST IN THE SHELL STAND ALONE COMPLEX' comes a figma of the main character, Motoko Kusanagi!




Using the smooth yet posable joints of figma, you can act out a variety of different scenes.




She comes with three expressions including her standard face, a shouting face and a smiling face.




Her weapons of choice, the Seburo M-5 and Seburo C-26A are both included allowing for various action scenes.




A flexible plastic is used for important areas, allowing proportions to be kept without compromising posability.




An articulated figma stand is included, which allows various poses to be taken.

I own two Figma figures, both of which represent video game icons: Link from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and Samus from Metroid: Other M. They're great toys all around. The sculpts, articulation, interchangeable pieces and accessories are top-notch. They also come with stands. With all of that comes a higher price tag, which is common for import action figures. Motoko carries a price of ¥4,800 which converts to $46.79. I'll be adding her to my collection when she's released as scheduled in December. She might even serve as a gift to myself if she arrives before Christmas.

Figma Motoko is available for pre-order from Good Smile Company. She's also likely to pop up in Previews Magazine if she hasn't appeared yet. The current catalog has others listed as well as re-orders for the previously mentioned Link and Samus figures.