The long awaited POP Neo-DX - Arlong has also been released recently (late August, about the same schedule as POP SA - Brook) and here are some early shots of a mass produced figure. Though it looks nice, MegaHouse fails to reproduce the exact facial features as we have seen on prototype and promotional images.
This is the first time that I felt disappointed over a POP release. I really love the sharpness and details of the face that I have seen in the prototype and promotional images, particularly the nose which is supposed to be the main facial feature of Arlong. I really can't feel the excitement that I felt when I first saw the promotional photos cause it actually lost the sinister and scary look... or maybe it's just me. Good thing I didn't preorder this figure as my budget for the month was already occupied by SA Brook.
On the bright side, MegaHouse is kind enough to add another accessory which is an optional hat, the hat that Arlong wears during the flashback scenes. We haven't seen this before even on the promotional photos.
Anyway, huge Arlong fans may not be as disappointed as I am as this is still the best Arlong figure out there. As for me, I might still consider getting him sometime later. I just need to get over the fact that MegaHouse has released a POP figure that doesn't look exactly as the prototype/promo images. I'm a little worried about the future releases if this problem continues. MegaHouse should see through this.
Below are the early shots of the mass produced POP DX Arlong.
Source: http://blog.livedoor.jp/onepiece_figure/
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