Review: MDLX Fire Storm Mega Man

Threezero's MDLX Mega Man line continues with their newest release: Fire Storm Mega Man. Is this just the same figure in a new color scheme, or is there more to it? 

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You got a new weapon!

The BigBadToyStore exclusive MDLX Fire Storm Mega Man is here and has Mega Man sporting a red-orange and yellow color scheme. The red-orange armor has an eye-catching shine that makes it stand out beautifully. The bright yellow complements the overall design perfectly, creating a striking balance. In terms of color representation, this figure absolutely delivers. While it is a little disappointing to see yet another figure themed around a fire weapon, the excellent coloring more than makes up for it.

At first glance, this is a wonderful looking figure. Unfortunately, the face-plates included are the same as the previous MDLX Mega Man, so the eyes have the shading on the top. In most poses, the faces will look fine, but this line is begging for a new face, and fortunately, the upcoming MDLX Metal Blade Mega Man will remedy this issue. But this isn't about Metal Blade, it's about Fire Storm, so let's get more into this one.

Fire Storm!

The articulation for this figure is really good, but it does hit a few snags. While I was able to get Mega Man into the poses I was going for, I did end up hitting a few snags along the way, mostly with the overlapping plastic on the shoulders temporarily impeding movement. However, it was easy enough to work that back into place and get the pose to work just fine. It's also worth noting that the actual Fire Storm effect is very impressive looking and has no trouble staying in place.

Ahh!

Please use caution. While moving the arms around, it would occasionally pop out of socket! It went back in easy enough, and it was only the one arm, so this may be a problem with my figure specifically and not a wide-spread issue. Just be careful when handling the figure, and you should be okay.

Who needs a Magnet Beam?

One of the coolest thing about the MDLX Mega Man figures is that the feet are magnetic. As a result, the figure is pretty bottom-heavy. The weight really makes this feel like a more premium figure. The legs aren't too heavy to compromise the joints, so there's no need to worry about the figure becoming floppy.

Ta-daaaaa~~

The balance on this figure is outstanding. At no point did it feel like it might tip over or that the joints wouldn’t hold up. It’s capable of a wide range of poses, though it helps to get a feel for how the joints move and respond first. With a bit of practice and care, you can pull off some great poses—just be mindful while doing so.

Sizing things up

The scale is practically identical to the old D-Arts figures from Bandai. We can see here that the MDLX Mega Man figures scale perfectly with the D-Arts Bass. These are probably my favorite scale of the current Mega Man Classic lines.

Accessorize!

MDLX Fire Storm Mega Man comes with a decent assortment of accessories: two faces, stern and teeth gritted, three pairs of hands, fists, Buster-holding, and the classic 'Inafune-pose' hands. It also includes a Buster that can fit on either arm, and a replaceable barrel that holds the impressive Fire Storm shot.

You got Flame Sword Fire Storm

And that covers threezero's MDLX Fire Storm Mega Man, a good figure with a few small downsides. If you like Special Weapon recolors as much as I do, this one is definitely worth getting. With the upcoming Metal Blade Mega Man, Mega Man X, and Zero, I am hopeful that the MDLX line will be around for a long time. If you plan on getting this or any of the other great Mega Man products that BigBadToyStore has, be sure to use our links so they know we sent ya.