SH Figuarts Spy X Family Loid Forger Casual Version Action Figure Review Tamashii Nations BANDAI

Summary

In this animated Heroes review, the spotlight is on the Lloyd Forger action figure from the Spy x Family series, showcasing his casual attire. The figure impresses with improved leg stability over the original and a more relaxed look, including a variety of interchangeable parts and accessories. The review praises the figure's aesthetics, articulation, and the fun factor, recommending it to both completionists and Spy x Family enthusiasts. The reviewer also provides a size comparison with other figures and shares tips for handling the figure's accessories, concluding with an endorsement for the anime series itself.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video is a review of the Lloyd Forger action figure in his casual outfit from the Spy Family series.
• 🎨 The reviewer prefers the casual outfit over the suit version, appreciating its more subtle and enjoyable look.
• 📦 The packaging is slim and features a lime green theme, with images of the figure and its accessories.
• 🔍 The figure has improved leg stability compared to the original release, addressing the floppy leg issue.
• 🤔 The reviewer notes a disproportion in the figure's head size, which appears larger than the hands and feet.
• 👕 The casual outfit includes a T-shirt with sculpted wrinkles and rolled-up sleeves, adding to the figure's realism.
• 👟 The figure's shoes are similar to the original but have a brownish tint instead of black.
• 🤲 The articulation is praised, with the figure having a good range of motion, although the legs have some limitations.
• 👀 The figure comes with various interchangeable head sculpts and face plates, including a drunk expression and a newspaper-holding pose.
• 📰 A newspaper accessory is included, featuring printed text on both sides, but it's made of paper and requires careful handling.
• 🆚 The figure is compared in size to other action figures, including those from Dragon Ball, Jujutsu Kaisen, and One Piece.

Q & A

Who is the reviewer in the script?

The reviewer in the script is Ace AKA Animated Heroes.

What is the main subject of the review?

The main subject of the review is the action figure of Lloyd Forger from the Spy Family in his casual outfit.

What does the reviewer like more, the casual outfit or the suit version of Lloyd Forger?

The reviewer likes the casual outfit version of Lloyd Forger more than the suit version.

What is the reviewer's opinion on the packaging of the action figure?

The reviewer appreciates the packaging, noting it's slimmer and has a green theme, but expresses disappointment that the chair shown in promo shots is not included.

What issue does the reviewer have with the original version of the Lloyd Forger figure?

The reviewer mentions that the original version of the Lloyd Forger figure has very floppy legs, which can make it difficult to hold a pose.

What is the scale of the Lloyd Forger action figure in comparison to other figures?

The Lloyd Forger action figure is quite tall, measuring about 6 and 1/2 inches to the top of his head, pushing towards seven inches.

What accessories does the casual outfit version of Lloyd Forger come with?

The casual outfit version comes with a neutral head sculpt, relaxed hands, ungloved hands for holding a newspaper, relaxed hands for 'thief' mode, fist hands for ungloved and gloved versions, crossed arms, and three different interchangeable hair pieces including a masked head.

What is the reviewer's overall rating for the Lloyd Forger action figure in terms of articulation?

The reviewer rates the articulation of the Lloyd Forger action figure at eight out of ten, noting it's very strong at the top but a bit weak at the legs.

What advice does the reviewer give regarding the interchangeability of the figure's accessories?

The reviewer advises to be cautious when changing the accessories, especially the crossed arms, and to use hot water to soften the plastic if necessary to avoid breaking the figure.

What other figures from the Spy Family does the reviewer mention having on pre-order?

The reviewer mentions having Anya and Bond from the Spy Family on pre-order.

What is the reviewer's final recommendation for the Lloyd Forger casual outfit action figure?

The reviewer recommends the figure for completionists or big fans of the Spy Family, stating it's not necessary for everyone but offers a fun factor for those who enjoy the series.

Outlines

00:00

🎭 Action Figure Review: Lloyd Forger Casual Outfit

The reviewer, Ace AKA Animated Heroes, introduces a review of the Lloyd Forger action figure from the Spy Family in his casual outfit. He expresses excitement for this version over the original suited version due to its subtler and more enjoyable appearance. The packaging is discussed, highlighting its slim design, green theme, and promotional images. A significant complaint is the absence of a chair shown in the promo shots. The figure itself is praised for improvements over the original, particularly in the stability of the legs. The reviewer also notes a disproportion in the figure's head size but appreciates the overall look and the line of Spy Family figures.

05:02

🗣️ Detailed Review of Lloyd Forger's Articulation and Accessories

This section delves into the articulation and accessories of the Lloyd Forger figure. The figure is noted to be taller than average, standing at approximately 6.5 to 7 inches. The reviewer praises the figure's extensive range of motion, particularly in the head, arms, and hands, but expresses disappointment in the single-jointed knees. A variety of interchangeable parts and accessories are discussed, including different hand poses, hair pieces, and face plates, enhancing the figure's playability. The figure's casual look is contrasted with its action-oriented original release, and the reviewer's enthusiasm for the Spy Family line is reiterated.

10:03

📏 Size Comparison and Final Thoughts on Lloyd Forger Figure

The reviewer compares the size of the Lloyd Forger figure with other figures from the Spy Family line, SH Figurearts, and Figma, emphasizing the figure's compatibility and aesthetic appeal within a collection. He shares his final thoughts, considering the figure a good addition for completionists or fans of the Spy Family, but not a necessity. The reviewer acknowledges the figure's fun factor and the quality of the line, looking forward to future releases. A cautionary note is added regarding the crossed arms accessory, advising viewers on proper handling to avoid damage. The review concludes with recommendations for the anime series and a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

Keywords

💡Action Figure Review

An action figure review is a detailed examination and critique of a particular action figure toy, often conducted by collectors or enthusiasts. In the context of the video, the reviewer, Ace AKA Animated Heroes, is providing an in-depth look at the Lloyd Forger action figure from the Spy x Family series. The review includes an assessment of the figure's design, articulation, and accessories, which are crucial aspects for collectors when considering a purchase.

💡Spy x Family

Spy x Family is a popular manga and anime series that follows the adventures of a spy, an assassin, and a psychic child who form a family to complete espionage missions. The video's theme revolves around an action figure from this series, specifically Lloyd Forger, who is a central character. The excitement and detailed discussion about the character's figure indicate the series' popularity and the reviewer's personal interest in the franchise.

💡Casual Outfit

A casual outfit refers to a relaxed and informal set of clothing, as opposed to formal attire. In the video, the reviewer expresses a preference for Lloyd Forger's casual outfit over his suit, indicating that the figure's design and appearance in everyday wear is more appealing and perhaps more relatable to viewers. The casual outfit is a significant aspect of the figure's appeal, as it represents a different side of the character compared to his formal spy attire.

💡Articulation

Articulation in the context of action figures refers to the range of motion and posability that a figure can achieve. The reviewer discusses the improved articulation of Lloyd Forger's casual figure, highlighting the importance of this feature for collectors who want to pose their figures in various ways. Good articulation enhances the playability and display options for the figure, which is a key consideration in the review.

💡Accessories

Accessories are additional items or objects that come with an action figure to enhance its play value or display options. The video mentions several accessories that come with the Lloyd Forger figure, such as interchangeable hands, hair pieces, and a newspaper. These accessories are important as they allow for more customization and role-playing, making the figure more appealing to collectors and fans of the series.

💡Packaging

Packaging refers to the container and design in which a product is presented and sold. The reviewer comments on the 'sexy packaging' of the Lloyd Forger figure, noting the slim design and color scheme that matches the Spy x Family branding. Good packaging is important for collectors as it can add to the overall appeal and collectability of the figure, as well as provide protection during shipping.

💡Proportions

Proportions in the context of action figures refer to the relative sizes of different parts of the figure. The reviewer points out that the figure's head appears large compared to its feet and hands, which might be a design choice or an observation about the figure's sculpt. Proportions are a critical aspect of figure design, as they can affect the figure's aesthetic appeal and authenticity to the character's appearance in the source material.

💡Interchangeability

Interchangeability in action figures means that parts of one figure can be swapped with parts of another, often from the same series or line. The reviewer mentions the ability to interchange face plates and other parts between the original Lloyd Forger figure and the casual version, which adds value for collectors who can mix and match parts to create unique displays or poses.

💡Figure Height

Figure height refers to the physical dimensions of an action figure, specifically how tall it is. The video discusses the height of the Lloyd Forger figure, noting that it is taller than average action figures. This detail is important for collectors who want their figures to be in scale with one another for display purposes, and it can also be a point of discussion or critique in a review.

💡Anime

Anime is a style of animation that originated in Japan and has become popular worldwide. The term is often used to describe not only the animation itself but also the storytelling and art style associated with it. The video review is about an action figure from an anime series, Spy x Family, indicating that the figure's design and the reviewer's enthusiasm are both tied to the anime's themes and characters.

Highlights

Review of Lloyd Forger's action figure in casual outfit from the Spy x Family series.

Excitement for the casual outfit over the suit version due to its subtle and enjoyable look.

Comparison of the packaging to previous releases, noting the slimmer design and lime green theme.

Disappointment in the lack of included chair accessory shown in promo shots.

Improved leg stability in the casual outfit version compared to the original release.

Observation of head proportions making it appear larger in comparison to the feet and hands.

Appreciation for the figure's aesthetics and the Spy x Family line.

Discussion on the figure's articulation, with strengths at the top and some weaknesses in the legs.

Mention of the figure's height, which is taller than average, and the intention behind this scaling.

Access to a wide range of accessories, which is a strong selling point for the figure.

Inclusion of three different interchangeable hair pieces and various face plates.

Practical advice on handling the figure's accessories, especially the crossed arms, to avoid damage.

Size comparison with other figures, showcasing how the Spy x Family line fits with other collections.

Final thoughts on the figure, recommending it for completionists or big fans of the Spy x Family series.

Anticipation for future figures in the line, specifically Yor and the children.

Recommendation to check out the Spy x Family anime for a fun and light-hearted experience.

Encouragement for viewers to like, subscribe, and follow for more content.

Transcripts

what the heck is up you guys it's your

boy Ace AKA animated Heroes here back

with another action figure review today

we're going to be taking a look at none

other than the Spy family greatness

Lloyd forger and this is him in his

casual outfit which to be honest I'm

more excited for this one than I was

when they came out with him wearing the

suit I just like this look a bit more

it's a bit more subtle but I feel like

it's going to be more of an enjoyable

figure but anyway let's go ahead and

stop wasting time and dive right into

the sexy

Packaging

now when it comes to the sexy packaging

as you guys can see it's pretty much the

same as what we've been getting you have

the more Slimmer packaging as we had

with Ana and yor uh it does still have

the green theme along the sides more of

a lime green right here on the back

versus the Pink that we got with the

others it does say Lord forger father of

the forger family the window where you

can see the figure as well as some

images all along the sides the top and

the bottom looking really dope here and

then of course on the back you got some

poses you can get the figure into as

well as some of the accessories and then

you have all of this down here I can't

read Because I imported it now my

biggest issue with this figure is I

truly wish they would have included this

chair I hate when they show accessories

in the promo shots that we don't get

with the figure now granted that would

have raised the price a little bit but

I'm okay with that and I feel like most

people would be now I know this is

probably just something they did to show

that the figure can actually sit down

but still it would have been cool to

have anyway let's go ahead and bust it

open and take a look at the figure now

straight out of the packaging here we

have the father of the forger family

Lloyd forger himself in his casual

outfit as I mentioned earlier and I got

to say I'm already liking this release

more than the original this one

definitely fixes some of the issues that

the original version had the number one

being the very floppy legs like if you

stood him up and you move the legs

around they're kind of going to flop all

over the place and sometimes it made it

difficult for him to hold a pose that's

not an issue we have with this guy right

here now one thing I did notice and it's

probably the same with the original

actually let's go ahead and take a look

um I've noticed that the proportions on

this guy make him look like his head is

really huge because like the feet and

hands are supposed to be like right

about the same size as the head to an

extent and I mean obviously this is an

anime character so it's not a great but

it's just something that I noticed his

head does look pretty big uh but then

also could be the hairstyle either way

here they are both side by side still

great looking figures nonetheless man

and I dig them I really am loving the

Spy family line and I hope that we get

more characters but anyway not to dive

too far off of what we're here to talk

about let's go ahead and take a closer

look at him now when it comes to this

figure this is one that's not really

going to sell you in the appearance

Department the Aesthetics and everything

look great but what is really going to

be the selling point of this figure is

obviously the accessories and that just

depends on how casual of a fan you are

if you're big into the series then

obviously you're going to want to buy

this one but if you already have the

original release I can see a lot of

people passing on this one that being

said though I said it earlier and I'll

say it again I do like this version

better because it does some things

better the head sculpts pretty much the

exact same face plates and everything

aren't too different other than the

Expressions but um they still have the

same sculpt work and everything the hair

I really am loving this hair down

version this looks really dope man again

it's just giving that more casual

laid-back relaxed sitting at the house

look as far as the T-shirt goes not a

whole lot going on they do have the

sculpted wrinkles as they should the

sleeves are rolled up I love the single

joints that they used hopefully they

have double jointed range we'll take a

look at that later um the diaphragm

seems to be sculpted well enough and

it's not really affecting the wrinkles

that you have in the shirt there is no

shading at all but the way that the

light is going to hit it it's always

going to look like there's shading on

the figure no matter how you hold it so

that's not really a gripe of mine when

it comes to the pants also very very

very neutral not a whole lot going on

here you do have the sculpted creasing

in there uh the wrinkles along the

bottom looking really good um you also

have the pocket sculpted on the back so

that's dope the shoes I think are the

same also let me pull this one back out

here we go yeah the shoes are pretty

much the same except these are more on

the brown side versus on the original a

bit more black but uh again side by side

both of these look really dope man and

obviously you're going to be able to

Interchange parts and things I I really

dig both of these man and I love spy

family which is why I had to get both

versions but again with these legs as

you can see these just kind of flop you

don't have that issue with this figure

so upping on the engineering I'm all

about quality so I loved that they fixed

that anyway let's go ahead and put him

back and see how tall this very tall

figure stands so if you saw my review of

the original release I believe back in

January then you'll know that these spy

family figures are not your average sh

figurearts when it comes to the height

because to the top of his head he's

right at about 6 and 1/2 in uh actually

pushing more towards seven so very very

tall figure now I did say this before

and I'm going to stick to my guns on

this one I think that they scaled this

one up because of the fact they want Ana

to scale well with them also and they

had to make her a bit of a bigger figure

instead of doing what they did with

older figures where characters just look

too big in comparison to the other

releases like go tank standing next to

Goku just absolutely Too Tall so yeah

articulation wise he looks up very

freaking well very very very freaking

well he looks down about that much which

is also great all kinds of tilt and turn

you don't really have any restrictions

at the head at all the arms can go up

and out about more than this actually so

yeah those reaching poses not going to

be a problem they do kind of Tuck Under

The Joint right there at the butterfly

so that's really good and then you can

extend them out to get him in those

reaching grabbing poses in case you want

to have him holding Ane in front of him

or something like that he does have a

swivel right there at the bicep single

jointed elbows with almost double

jointed range not quite though that's

about as much as you're going to get

which that's fine I'm not going to

complain hands are on a very tiny ball

Peg but it feels like it's sturdy I

don't think this is one we have to worry

about breaking you can pretty much move

them around however you want so no

issues there um once we fix this at the

diaphragm that's good man that's really

good rocker and everything is great

healings back about that much but you

will get some gapping um and then you

kind of have to pull forward he doesn't

lean forward much though that's the sad

part so that kind of sucks but oh well

uh if you use the lower part of the

waist he leans forward a bit more but

not a whole lot you still get some

rocker going on in there and uh not

really any Twist and Turn so don't

expect that ah that kind of sucks I do

wish you could turn him a bit but it is

what it is the foot goes up and out

about that much excuse me so he can kick

no problem let's see here when it comes

to the splits about that much so that's

fine he does have a thigh swivel single

jointed knee uh this kind of sucks man I

wish they would have did double jointed

on that U man that that's it's ugly too

but I don't know there's plenty of ways

they could have sculpted around that so

I'm not going to give that one a pass uh

the knee is definitely ugly but it works

and again single jointed that's kind of

weak but it is what it is uh foot goes

up about that much down about that much

not much at all uh a bit of ankle rocker

a bit you can kind of Forge it uh

actually no that's good I'm not going to

say that's bad that's actually really

good and it works very well so yeah uh

and then he does have towens so

articulation wise very very strong at

the top little bit weak at the legs uh

the feet are just fine so overall

I mean I'll give it an eight out of 10

for sure now when it comes to

accessories again this figure excels

this is how he comes straight out of the

packaging we have a neutral head sculpt

with him smiling and a pair of slightly

relaxed hands then he comes with a pair

of ungloved hands for when he's holding

his newspaper he comes with a pair of

relaxed hands for when he is in Thief

mode he comes or spy mode he comes with

a pair of fist hands for when he's

ungloved and then he does come with a

pair of gloved fist hands now he also

comes with a pair of crossed arms I

always love when they throw these in

because I just feel like they're very

dope accessories he comes with um three

different interchangeable hair pieces so

we have the one with the bangs down we

have the one with the bangs up which is

the same one we got with the original

release and then he comes with the

masked head also and this is for when

they were doing the U Ana getting

kidnapped and he ended up throwing hands

with Y and let's not for get my boy

Lloyd got hands because he made it

throwing hands with your now granted she

was drunk he still got out there with

him now when it comes to the face plates

that he comes with all of them are

completely different than the original

release I actually just went to make

sure he comes with this teeth gritted

face right here or kind of like neutral

almost like concerned expression he

comes with his drunk expression which

this is going to be my favorite he comes

with uh this one's probably the most

similar to the original release his eyes

are a bit squinted though and he's still

kind of he looks angry and then he comes

with a happy face as well so this is

dope last but not least he also comes

with a newspaper as you can see it looks

like stuff's really printed on there but

I don't I don't think so uh like

lettering and everything I don't want to

zoom in and mess it up but uh you have

it on both sides so this is a really

dope accessory it is paper so it is

going to rip it's not like it's plastic

so be careful with it especially when it

comes to getting fingerprints and all

that on

here and just to show you guys the

interchangeability when it comes to the

accessories here is one of the face

plates that came with the original

release now on the newer body and it

fits just fine and then we also have the

drunk face that came with this newer

release on the older body so yeah

playability is all there when it comes

to these figures and it's the same with

Ana I'm expecting the same with your

moving on to size comparison ter is

standing next to some of the original

release we have the very first Anya

forger figure we have the very first

Lloyd forger figure and of course we

have the queen herself your now go ahead

and drop a like for your boy because it

was very difficult to get all of these

three figures to stand up on this fabric

I would greatly appreciate it but anyway

as you can see they all look very good

together next up here he is to the to

some sh figureart shown in protagonist

we have the sh figurearts Dragon Ball

super CGI Goku the sh figureart Jujutsu

kaisen greatness Yuji e tadori and the

sh fig yards one piece Monkey D

Luffy for some figmas here we have him

standing next to the figma jujuu kaisen

greatness honored one satu Gojo the

figma kimeto yba or Demon Slayer ring

Goku and then the figma Boko hero

Academia or my hero Academia deu lastly

for some extras here he is standing next

to the metacom toy or mafex black suit

SL symbiote suit Spider-Man a Marvel

Legends Amazing Fantasy Spider-Man and a

jack Pacific Super Sonic now when it

comes to my final thoughts for this

figure I got to say it's one I know is

not for everyone unless you're a

completionist or you're just a big fan

of spy family like myself is not

necessarily one that you have to add to

your collection but if you decide to do

so the fun factor is there if you

enjoyed the first figure you're going to

enjoy this figure it's just a given at

this point what ever they're doing

they're doing it right when it comes to

making these now I am truly looking

forward to your now granted I know she's

going to have some articulation limits

just because of the outfit I don't

really care man everyone loves her it's

supposed to be a casual outfit for her

so it's not like you should have your

expectations too high this figure turned

out to be better than I thought it was

going to be but at the same time I knew

it was going to be a good figure one

issue I do want to go ahead and throw

out there though well not necessarily an

issue but more more so something that I

noticed uh the crossed arms be careful

guys I thought that these were two

different pieces and so I tried to take

it apart and I kind of pulled away some

of the plastic now granted you can't see

it it's hidden behind the arms so it's

kind of in the middle of where they

connect it's not something you're going

to notice but I did slightly pull it

apart so yeah I made that mistake for

those of you watching make sure you

don't do it it is meant to be one piece

so just want you guys to know that but

um also I do want to say they are a bit

tough to Interchange don't try to do it

without putting on some hot water make

sure that you let this figure soak a bit

uh therefore the plastic kind of softens

up and it'll be easy to put them on also

the same with taking them off it's

getting cold outside you don't want to

break your figures because they do tend

to thicken or soften in plastic just

based on the weather so yeah be cautious

of that but overall very fun figure I

really enjoy it uh I'm going to continue

collecting this line I've got your on

pre-order I've got Bond on pre-order I

do have um the other two kids on

pre-order I can't think of their name

it's escaping me right now but um I'm

going to have fun with these I truly am

man spy family is a very fun Slice of

Life anime and if you haven't checked it

out um I'm surprised you're here but if

you haven't checked it out I highly

recommend looking into this anime man

it's very enjoyable it's goofy it's it's

very soft-hearted it's just a fun time

to break you away from all the action

that's Jujutsu kaisen Attack on Titan

dragon ball or whatever it is that

you're into watching but hope that you

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