This is awesome, I used to do toy photography as a kid. This really brought back memories. I would love to get back into that but all my toys are gone now.
I haven't dove into the Jazwares Pokemon rabbit hole yet, not a big fan of how the joints look on some of them. But Metagross looks fantastic because I think his design lends well to a poseable toy. Hope to see more of these from you!
Imo don’t, jazwares makes shit. They’re the offshoot American distributor for Garbo Pokemon toys once Pokemon signed with Squishmallow’s holding company which also owns Jazwares they gave them distribution and toy rights in NA. The Pokemon squishmallows are notoriously poor quality and jazwares plush and figures most certainly follow the same trend. Pokemon’s only worse collab is that with Funko…. Sure the terrible ball joints look more integrated into metagross’ design here but look just how abysmally articulated those joints are… avoid with fervor
@@Shiftarus Hasbro had the US distro license through my childhood so I’m woefully nostalgic and likely jaded by a time when Tomy and Mattel worked to make toy grails like the “Megaman PET Advanced” available in the states as well. The type of articulation on this entire Jazwares line is just so less to be desired for especially when there’s a Japanese model kit line. For many reasons Model kits are more cost effective and superior in terms of pose-ability - but manufacturers that can nail quality low effort action figures are toy gems imo. Bandai spirits actually does a great job for figures many of which are like $15 pricier but have solid engineering and sculpting/molding What exactly would you say if a black series figure’s arm ball joint completely popped off during a casual review? I look at black series Droideka which is $35 clams and I look at this and I just cannot understand why we’re gassing up jazwares….. I’ve only personally purchased their Scizor and Scyther to speak and can only speak to the low quality of the plastic for toy plastic but have a friend who’s obsessed with the johto dogs and aside from skinny leg Suicune who can kinda get away with it; her poor poor straight hotdog leg Raiku, has us constantly joking about the even thiccer legged Entei coming out this year as we visit GameStop looking for it/cards. Them legs just so bad I’d rather have a fixed figure 3x the price smaller Pokemon scale world metagross/dog trio every single day. When your figure’s articulation is basically a consolation prize IS it worth the price??? I still can’t stop laughing at how bad this thing looks when they put it up into “x-UFO flight mode” and the legendary dog legs seems like it’s of the same awkward symptom evidently the quality in fitment and mold lines are iffy with the jazwares stuff. Our market just seems unfortunately ready to accept lesser quality things and consider them a steal that’s just my take
@@o0821damn bro it’s a piece of plastic calm your self, why u so mad that someone spent 5 dollars more on a figure you didnt like instead of buying your beloved Bandai model kit?
Have no interest in toy collecting, but the thumbnail reminded me of the pokemon toys in the shop from when I was a kid. Kept watching because you have cool vibes. Loved the paint job.
This is my first video I’ve watched on this channel, and it’s really cool. I’ve never heard of toy photography, and it looks really interesting. Pictures looks dope
Hey thanks for watching! That’s awesome though, toy photography is the best. So glad I could help introduce it to you 🙇♂️ hope you decide to give it a shot!
I recently picked up the pokemon select charizard. There are some super photogenic pokemon figures for really cheap out there, please do more pokemon stuff!
I only have a few Pokémon but that figure look nice! The painting you do was on point! In the final image, for the eyes you do the same process that use with the light sabers? That give a excellent detail! ❤
i picked up this figure at my local game stop the other day. my jaw dropped when i first saw it because of how big this thing was. my first thought was to paint it silver and gold too but i lack the skill haha
I don’t know if you’ve done it before but some Godzilla toy photography would be awesome, although the figures are kind of pricey so I recommend something like a Bandai vinyl. While they don’t have a lot of articulation they look good and they are budget friendly.
Hey thanks so much for watching!!! I do have one Godzilla video! But I’m doing another one later this week! Godzilla Toy Photography! ua-cam.com/video/Rd4-s9N4eHE/v-deo.html
Had no idea this existed, definitely gonna get it for my Metagross collection. Hey btw does that gloss/Matt seal rub off over time or is it effectively permanent?
Question about that RubnBuff stuff: 1. How well does it even out from the brush strokes after applying? 2. How durable is it without a topcoat layer? 3. Does it smell bad???
Hey!! 1) It’s a bit different than normal paint since it’s wax based. Once you apply it, you can rub it in and it spreads really nicely! 2) It depends on what you’re painting. Some plastics hold really well without the top coat. But I always believe the top coat is the better option, plus the matte finish looks great! 3) Doesn’t smell bad at all! Hope this helps!
I really liked the Jazwares Pokemon select line, particularly Dragapult and the 3 legendary birds. But they dont sell it here in my country, and if they do the price is jacked up sky high 😭 The quality looks great for a 25$ figure!
First time I ever saw Pokémon was that one unova movie forgot what it was called by the way Ash teams out with a metagross to fight deoxys and I love that I could have gone with the answers as my favourite no giant metal UFO I love it the indigo desk makes it even better
I bought a new metagross at GameStop then I had been played it for a moments but its right leg has stuck jointed. I figured it for a few hours and found it. If your metagross has stuck joint leg and try to upside down it and move the join leg. It will back normal. Shouldn’t take off the leg…..
That's a sweet metagross. He's alot bigger than I expected since they try to stay in size range of each other. I like thies figures and I've gotten some of my favorites from them but the best deal I've found was the lugia figure for 7.00 at target I seen it their for 21.00 for the longest time but didn't get it and it was just kinda sitting their for the longest time just didn't have the urge to buy it then one day I went and it was gone was slightly sad about not getting it but then I looked at their toy clearance and their it was for 7.00 so I knew I had to pick it up now and to be honest not bad can get it into some cool poses but a nice figure overall and for that price couldent be happier lol!
Aren't Funko Pops like $15-20? Seeing a decent collectable like this for only $22 seems really fair, though I don't know if the rest of the Jazwares Pokemon are this good. Nice work on the painting, really adds an extra pop to Metagross.
I hope they make a Pikachu action figure but make it better make it a little bit shorter and a little bit taller and had some articulation that what I want. I think that would be in fact cool they have a perfect scale accurate Pikachu action figure I will want that.
I love there Dragapult figure I also like the smaller figures of toxtricity and alolan marowak even if Tony did do alolan marowak better. I wanted Tomys but it’s to expensive so I’m glad jazwares made one alolan marowak is better than no alolan marowak
I ordered mine a month ago but it came all the way from NETHERLANDS! and I live in Mexico hahaha, it's close to arrive tho so I'm really hyped watching this review
They won’t stop, the holding company is also responsible for squishmallow the Pokemon collab taking advantage of the same licensing agreement are notorious for trash quality. In my read it at LEAST looks like Pokemon center has a little more oversight on the squishmallows which they also sell on their UK and US based storefronts. Between Pokemon Buddying up with Funko and the shit I see from Jazwares I’m thinking it’s partially on Pokemon to not license its brands to companies that produce garbage just because it gets them more international distribution.
This is awesome, I used to do toy photography as a kid. This really brought back memories. I would love to get back into that but all my toys are gone now.
That’s awesome! Maybe this was the spark to get ya back into it 😁 📸
use some glossy clear coat on the silver parts and maybe even the blue so it'll be more reflective if you want
I haven't dove into the Jazwares Pokemon rabbit hole yet, not a big fan of how the joints look on some of them. But Metagross looks fantastic because I think his design lends well to a poseable toy. Hope to see more of these from you!
That’s great point! Metagross is perfect action figure material! Thanks so much 🙇♂️
Imo don’t, jazwares makes shit. They’re the offshoot American distributor for Garbo Pokemon toys once Pokemon signed with Squishmallow’s holding company which also owns Jazwares they gave them distribution and toy rights in NA. The Pokemon squishmallows are notoriously poor quality and jazwares plush and figures most certainly follow the same trend. Pokemon’s only worse collab is that with Funko….
Sure the terrible ball joints look more integrated into metagross’ design here but look just how abysmally articulated those joints are… avoid with fervor
@@o0821 seems not bad for the price. So many of the "premium" figures I see are not much better and can cost a lot more
@@Shiftarus Hasbro had the US distro license through my childhood so I’m woefully nostalgic and likely jaded by a time when Tomy and Mattel worked to make toy grails like the “Megaman PET Advanced” available in the states as well. The type of articulation on this entire Jazwares line is just so less to be desired for especially when there’s a Japanese model kit line. For many reasons Model kits are more cost effective and superior in terms of pose-ability - but manufacturers that can nail quality low effort action figures are toy gems imo. Bandai spirits actually does a great job for figures many of which are like $15 pricier but have solid engineering and sculpting/molding
What exactly would you say if a black series figure’s arm ball joint completely popped off during a casual review? I look at black series Droideka which is $35 clams and I look at this and I just cannot understand why we’re gassing up jazwares….. I’ve only personally purchased their Scizor and Scyther to speak and can only speak to the low quality of the plastic for toy plastic but have a friend who’s obsessed with the johto dogs and aside from skinny leg Suicune who can kinda get away with it; her poor poor straight hotdog leg Raiku, has us constantly joking about the even thiccer legged Entei coming out this year as we visit GameStop looking for it/cards. Them legs just so bad I’d rather have a fixed figure 3x the price smaller Pokemon scale world metagross/dog trio every single day. When your figure’s articulation is basically a consolation prize IS it worth the price??? I still can’t stop laughing at how bad this thing looks when they put it up into “x-UFO flight mode” and the legendary dog legs seems like it’s of the same awkward symptom evidently the quality in fitment and mold lines are iffy with the jazwares stuff. Our market just seems unfortunately ready to accept lesser quality things and consider them a steal that’s just my take
@@o0821damn bro it’s a piece of plastic calm your self, why u so mad that someone spent 5 dollars more on a figure you didnt like instead of buying your beloved Bandai model kit?
I used to have all 3 Kanto Starters Battle Figures, till I decided to let them go due to space constraint. Your video makes me wanna get them back LOL
Yes! 🤣
Not much of a figurine fan but I'm tempted for one of these, Metagross is my favourite Pokemon.
Have no interest in toy collecting, but the thumbnail reminded me of the pokemon toys in the shop from when I was a kid. Kept watching because you have cool vibes. Loved the paint job.
I appreciate this comment very much! Thanks so much for watching and sticking around 🙇♂️
The Photo turned out so awesome!
This is my first video I’ve watched on this channel, and it’s really cool. I’ve never heard of toy photography, and it looks really interesting. Pictures looks dope
Hey thanks for watching! That’s awesome though, toy photography is the best. So glad I could help introduce it to you 🙇♂️ hope you decide to give it a shot!
I recently picked up the pokemon select charizard. There are some super photogenic pokemon figures for really cheap out there, please do more pokemon stuff!
I feel like the float pose was just a lazy way to do walking animations.
I think you’re probably right 🤣🤣
I only have a few Pokémon but that figure look nice! The painting you do was on point! In the final image, for the eyes you do the same process that use with the light sabers? That give a excellent detail! ❤
Hey thanks so much! He really is a great figure 🙇♂️ and yes it’s the exact same process I use for the lightsabers 👁️
great review, great paint up fun video. thanks!
Hey man! I appreciate it 🙏 thanks for checking out the video!!
I love Metagross, I'll definitely pick up this figure if i see one
Dope snow shot at the end!
Thanks so much!
1:03 I have the suicune and Mewtwo, suicine is my fav one out of the 2
I love your pokemon videos. You're the reason I started collecting the jazwares figures!
Love your review! If they inserted a magnet in him so that we can make him float, that would be next level!!
Woah that would definitely be next level!
If you ever get another metagross can you paint it into it’s shiny version
i picked up this figure at my local game stop the other day. my jaw dropped when i first saw it because of how big this thing was. my first thought was to paint it silver and gold too but i lack the skill haha
I don’t know if you’ve done it before but some Godzilla toy photography would be awesome, although the figures are kind of pricey so I recommend something like a Bandai vinyl. While they don’t have a lot of articulation they look good and they are budget friendly.
Hey thanks so much for watching!!! I do have one Godzilla video! But I’m doing another one later this week!
Godzilla Toy Photography!
ua-cam.com/video/Rd4-s9N4eHE/v-deo.html
Had no idea this existed, definitely gonna get it for my Metagross collection. Hey btw does that gloss/Matt seal rub off over time or is it effectively permanent?
He’s an amazing figure! The clear finish coat is very permanent!
The photo you took looks amazing well done all around
Question about that RubnBuff stuff:
1. How well does it even out from the brush strokes after applying?
2. How durable is it without a topcoat layer?
3. Does it smell bad???
Hey!!
1) It’s a bit different than normal paint since it’s wax based. Once you apply it, you can rub it in and it spreads really nicely!
2) It depends on what you’re painting. Some plastics hold really well without the top coat. But I always believe the top coat is the better option, plus the matte finish looks great!
3) Doesn’t smell bad at all!
Hope this helps!
@@sirdork730 Oh thanks! I'll give this a try and see how it turns out
if you look up the model kit for Metagross its awesome and you can put it in that legs up pose.
Got this for my daughter for her birthday. She loves it.
I got the Pokémon x and y Ash with Pokédex
I wish they gave it a mouth joint too. The old Jakks figure even had that
I totally agree with this! I wish I thought of mentioning this in the video! Good call 🙌
Jazwares vs Bandai model kits?
Wondering which ones are better for display only.
Im super curious to see the comparison between the two!
This looks better than my Sitting Cutie Metagross I bought from the Pokémon Center store.
I have the same one! Awesome!!
@@sirdork730 I mean I love my Metagross plushie, but this posable action figure would look better on display.
@@pilot_aki oh I totally get what you mean! I agree!
Awesome shot! Where can we get that master ball at?
It was from a Pokemon Nendoroid figure! I’m sure you could find a custom one on eBay or Etsy!
What are the Feraligatr and Zekrom figures in the back??? I must know!!
Feraligatr is a Pokemon Scale World figure! And Zekrom is an old Tomy figure from when Black/White came out!
@@sirdork730 I thought it might be! Man I’ve definitely gotta look for those things
What camera do you have? I just came back to an old video to see how much you have gotten better.
But what camera do you have?
Thanks man! This was a fun one! I use a Sony Alpha III 📸 both for filming and toy photos
I really liked the Jazwares Pokemon select line, particularly Dragapult and the 3 legendary birds. But they dont sell it here in my country, and if they do the price is jacked up sky high 😭
The quality looks great for a 25$ figure!
First time I ever saw Pokémon was that one unova movie forgot what it was called by the way Ash teams out with a metagross to fight deoxys and I love that I could have gone with the answers as my favourite no giant metal UFO I love it the indigo desk makes it even better
omg toy photography is so cool
Heck yeah it is!
This was an awesome video! Thank you for making it! Stay awesome!
Seriously appreciate you checking it out!
Sold out on GameStop and 60$ on eBay/amazon….
Can you paint it silver like it shiny variant?
Maybe once my painting skills are bit more refined 🤣 I’d love to try that!
Coming from a long time Sonic the Hedgehog enthusiast, Jazwares being awesome comes ae no surprise to me lol
I bought a new metagross at GameStop then I had been played it for a moments but its right leg has stuck jointed. I figured it for a few hours and found it. If your metagross has stuck joint leg and try to upside down it and move the join leg. It will back normal. Shouldn’t take off the leg…..
I'll be getting the Metagross figure for Christmas, along with others.
The leg on my also popped... interesting that the ball joint inside is loose so its hard to pop back into the socket.
Awesome as always! Very cool figure and awesome shot!
Hey thanks so much!!
awesome review definitely picking him up your silver worked great!
Thank you so much for watching!
Robotic/Object Pokemon really lend themselves to toy design.
He's got a model kit that can do the flying spinny thing. I think I'll wait for one that gets his jaws to open
Metagross be rocking that absolute abstine level of drip as always 🔥
Great review! Jakks be cooking with these Pokémon figures!
I hope they make a Onyx one day, might buy them if so
Yes!! The definitely need to! 🪨
That's a sweet metagross. He's alot bigger than I expected since they try to stay in size range of each other. I like thies figures and I've gotten some of my favorites from them but the best deal I've found was the lugia figure for 7.00 at target I seen it their for 21.00 for the longest time but didn't get it and it was just kinda sitting their for the longest time just didn't have the urge to buy it then one day I went and it was gone was slightly sad about not getting it but then I looked at their toy clearance and their it was for 7.00 so I knew I had to pick it up now and to be honest not bad can get it into some cool poses but a nice figure overall and for that price couldent be happier lol!
Aren't Funko Pops like $15-20? Seeing a decent collectable like this for only $22 seems really fair, though I don't know if the rest of the Jazwares Pokemon are this good. Nice work on the painting, really adds an extra pop to Metagross.
Can you do a comparison to the model kit version?
This is so cool! Where did you get the master ball that red is holding??
Hey Ray!! The Masterball is actually from the Red Nendoroid! He comes with a couple different balls!
3:17 Secret Beldum figure
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I believe I saw some Pokémon figures over at my local Target the other day so check them out as well if you’re in the market for Pokémon.
Great Photos!
If this came out when RSE did it would be my favorite toy
Sir dork pokemon pics are always top tier
i miss my old figure its mouth was able to open
i haven’t seen it for $20 anywhere now, it’s like $50, same as the legendary birds and dogs
I still have a mini one of metagross I got back in 2006 lol
Man when i read the title i was expecting it to be actually shot 😂
Says he wants to paint it shiny but says he's not good at painting but paints it anyway with silver.
I needed a little more determination to paint the whole thing silver 🤣🤣
Your Pokémon shots are some of my favorite
Can you repaint a Pokémon figure into a shiny one i think this would be insane
I would LOVE to do that! But I don’t think I have the skill and determination to do it 🤣
I love the video Jared
i need this NOW!
What paint were you using. Hobby paint or craft paint. Also great video.
Rub n Buff!! Its always linked in the video description 🙇♂️
- Rub n Buff: amzn.to/3nlVobY
- Semi Gloss Finish: amzn.to/3S8CLnq
I can't find any deoxys action figures, very sad that Pokemons released only 1 or 2 deoxys figures for the whole time :(
This is very cool
Thanks for watching!
Such an awesome figure 🔥
So awesome dude!!
Idk about anyone else but when I say Metagross's name i pronounce at as like Meta Gr-aw-ss instead of Metagross, idk why I just think it sounds better
I had one those years ago
Ok. Wait... Hear me out:
Paint it to make it the shiny version. 🔥 (or get a second one and paint it shiny)
Its an coincidence metagross was added in an game, not spoiling tho!
I hope they make a Pikachu action figure but make it better make it a little bit shorter and a little bit taller and had some articulation that what I want. I think that would be in fact cool they have a perfect scale accurate Pikachu action figure I will want that.
I love there Dragapult figure I also like the smaller figures of toxtricity and alolan marowak even if Tony did do alolan marowak better. I wanted Tomys but it’s to expensive so I’m glad jazwares made one alolan marowak is better than no alolan marowak
I ordered mine a month ago but it came all the way from NETHERLANDS! and I live in Mexico hahaha, it's close to arrive tho so I'm really hyped watching this review
What is your Pokemon Go friendcode?
these are all over my local target
Metagross is awesome
Me binge watching your videos: 🍿🧍
Thanks for watching them 😭😭😭
@@sirdork730 thanks for making them
I want it. It’s My favorite pesudo legendary Pokemon.
Weird I'm actually still waiting for the live ?
You could remove the head piece by poping it off
i use the gold rub
Aqui no Brasil eles chegam a custar 100+ reais
Idk. I have a bulbasaur with the body of a machoke and he is bulbaswolt. Its the god of pokemen
paint it in its shiny form
I wonder how he stacks up compared to the Bandai Model kit.
Amazing
Thanks ben!!!!
It's an X-mon.
🤣🤣
if they fcked up this one they should feel deep shame
Beeg speeder
Nice bro. Subscribe your channel is a must
This company needs better distribution and better quality also they need to stop making dumb multipacks
They won’t stop, the holding company is also responsible for squishmallow the Pokemon collab taking advantage of the same licensing agreement are notorious for trash quality. In my read it at LEAST looks like Pokemon center has a little more oversight on the squishmallows which they also sell on their UK and US based storefronts. Between Pokemon Buddying up with Funko and the shit I see from Jazwares I’m thinking it’s partially on Pokemon to not license its brands to companies that produce garbage just because it gets them more international distribution.
He’s impossible to find
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