Altair's action figure Let's face it, really the only reason you are probably going to buy this is because you like the Assassin's Creed video game. The figure is truly well done in its sculpt and paint job. The figure comes with a short sword, belt daggers, and long sword that are removeable and also a replaceable right hand (one is an open hand, the second is used to hold the weapons). The stealth blade on the left wrist slides out. I have not tried to pull the throwing knives from their sheaths because I don't want to lose them. The figure has articulation at the ankles, knees, hips, waist, shoulders, elbows, wrists, and neck. Unfortunately, the knee joints have little play in them and the hips have even less so poseability is severely limited. With better movement in these two joint areas, the figure would be greatly improved. Also the swapable right hand will pop off too easily if bent at certain angles. As far as a display figure though, it's simply amzaing. If you collect game tie-in figures then this is absolutely worth adding to a display with say God of War Golden Fleece Kratos 7" Action Figure, GEARS OF WAR SERIES 2 7" FIGURE MARCUS FENIX, and Halo 3 Series 3 - Master Chief.
Altair by NECA I've never played Assassin's Creed, I wanted this figure because I liked the character design. Compared to other NECA action figures I own, the paint job here is the cleanest, generally I've noticed paint jobs done by NECA are very random in quality. All of the details are excellent, swords, daggers, hidden knives could all be taken from their compartments. Definitely the best quality paint job I've seen from NECA. Here's hoping that the sequel to the game won't have anymore of the glitches I keep reading about.
Detailed, nice figurine Very well made figurine with great attention to details. All the swords are detachable, the long sword and short sword, you can put those in the hand and Altair will look like he's ready to fight. Throwing knives are too small to be held in the figurine's hands. All the limbs are movable except for the knees which you can only bend a little bit, so it makes a bit difficult to good posture other than just standing up straight or knees bent a little bit (but it wouldn't stand up with knees bent). It would've helped if it came with the stand.
Excellent figure with amazing detail This figure is just downright awesome. NECA recreated our favorite assassin with amazing detail. This figure is such a good quality for the price that I purchased two, just so one could stay mint. It is important that the figure be given in the appropriate age range! There are a ton of small pieces and the figure simply isn't safe for young ones. The figure is for ages 17+ so don't get it for your five year old.
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