Marvel Avengers Age of Ultron Interactive Hulk Buster Action Figure

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This was maybe the worst thing I’ve seen out of LEGO in quite a while. Smells cash grabby to me. It ultimately will not be. And wow, it looks just as bad as it did at first. I like the look of the sheer scale. You could build a small base in that torso! But as a UCS hulkbuster this thing is just... Given the immense popularity of sixth scale Hulkbuster Collectible Figure, Sideshow and Hot Toys are ecstatic to officially present the Deluxe Version of Hulkbuster Collectible Figure that provides remarkable illumination and a striking appearance! But in all seriousness, every review I have seen on Youtube, this thing looks like it is so top heavy and will topple over if they accidentally bump the table. It looks incomplete in a lot of places, and over-detailed in other places, making it look look bulky and bare bones at the same time, with some sections looking out of proportion. LEGO fans are sometimes guilty of hyperbole, particularly when criticising sets. However, I feel comfortable in saying this is among the weakest modern direct-to-consumer sets. The copious major inaccuracies are totally unacceptable at this scale and the Hulkbuster's design is severely compromised to accommodate 76206 Iron Man Figure, which was certainly not worthwhile.

The proportional issues with this rendition of the Hulkbuster are immediately noticeable, as there are various areas of concern. The torso has been stretched, the head is recessed too much and the legs are too narrow, which spoils the Hulkbuster's stance. Taken in isolation, some sections feature considerable detail and look superb, but the overall model is poor. This is the Iron Man armor you have been waiting for! Since the first official appearance of the massive anti-Hulk Iron Man suit, Hulkbuster, in Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer, fans worldwide have been filled with excitement! Problems continue on the chest. Rather than gradually bowing outwards and presenting the arc reactor proudly at the centre of the torso, the armour actually curves inwards. I do like the trans-opalescent blue Fresnel lens though, which was introduced in trans-clear with 21335 Motorised Lighthouse. This vibrant colour clearly stands out against the surrounding dark red armour. The new Hulkbuster was developed in scale with 76206 Iron Man Figure, which slots inside the chest. The models are therefore correctly scaled together, although they also share proportional issues. Ultimately, while the size of the Hulkbuster is impressive, establishing its scale in relation to an unremarkable buildable figure was probably not a wise decision. Official images present the shoulder armour folded against the torso, as shown below. I cannot understand why because these armour panels are adjustable and they should cling to the upper arms, rather than the chest. Also, the pectoral chest plates are vastly oversized and seem quite flat, given they are not angled properly.Today Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys are proud to officially introduce the spectacular Hulkbuster Sixth Scale Collectible Figure! One (1) pair of hands with articulated fingers and light-up repulsors (white light, battery operated) It’s simply a bad design decision. There’s no other way to excuse this. The smart play would have been to make it look better. If a designer wants a feature where the dome opens and you can see an Iron Man on the inside, you include a mini build with the set that is just the upper shoulders/chest/head of Iron Man. That could slot in to the big guy when the head piece and other parts are opened up, with those pieces having appropriate interior detailing. Seeing that cavernous interior I wish we got another mech at this scale that isn't licensed. Just pure creative goodness. And we wouldn't have to worry about inaccuracy so much. Because man, a mech big enough to have an interior would be cool. This just isn't doing it however. In summary, I think a combination of factors has brought us to this sad point of Hulk-diaper-buster sets with a price similar to a desktop computer or even a refrigerator. A) Lego Greed, B) consumers who showed no discretion in Lego purchasing habits and C) a capitulation to intellectual properties (IPs) that has almost completely replaced original and in-house Lego themes.

Furthermore, larger mechs commonly struggle with articulation because of their weight, leaving little opportunity for functional joints. 76210 Hulkbuster exemplifies this continued problem. The shoulders, elbows, wrists and fingers are articulated, but these alone are insufficient for dynamic posing without any head or waist motion. The static legs are also awkward, although articulated legs were understandably unfeasible.Placing the figure inside is fairly simple, as long as the legs are positioned shoulder width apart and the arms are posed by Iron Man's sides. This could be an unusual and appealing means of displaying the Hulkbuster with 76206 Iron Man Figure inside, but the surrounding structure looks unfinished. Once again, some mechanical details could have solved this issue. The set was provided for review by LEGO. All opinions expressed are those of the author. Box and Contents There are obvious gaps between the waist and the upper legs, which might be understandable if the legs could move. However, they are static, so these gaps should have been closed. I like the texture on the legs though, including accurate metallic gold panels and some mechanical details across their front and sides. If done right, everyone would've benefitted, because with a € 500 product there'll be a big licensor fee. If a set doesn't sell, it's unlikely LEGO will do a lot more of those, meaning Disney will miss out on a big, fat cheque. And if there's one thing Disney likes...

Metallic gold highlights are scattered across the Hulkbuster and those surrounding the head are effective. The ingots on the chest look splendid and I like the decorated dome as well, faithfully replicating details from the onscreen mech. Unfortunately, the head is fixed too low between the shoulders, which completely ruins the shape. True, but you have to take into account that the development of a product roughly starts about two years before it hits stores, meaning toy companies are always working of conceptual art and early drafts of a script. During this development time, a lot can change to a movie or series, especially due to studio interference. That's how we wind up with LEGO sets of scenes that were ultimately cut from the movie or heavily altered. The finishing on the sides of the torso also leaves something to be desired, with gaps continuing underneath the shoulder joints. I like the golden bands around the sides though, which roughly correspond with the source material. The metallic gold details on the torso are correctly situated too, but become easily dislodged because they are each attached using one stud.Some metallic gold and pearl gold pieces are included though, recreating the protective actuator covers from the original Hulkbuster. The protruding details on the front of each foot also reflect the source material. However, the whole foot structure should be bulkier and integrated properly with the ankles, rather than relying upon a few scattered panels to disguise this transition.