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Red_3183 constructed a completely awesome fully posable Samus Aran action figure and is now listing it on E-bay! The original required more than 250 hours of work, and this second model with 25 points of articulation ran roughly 30 thanks to the use of molds. The model was based heavily off the Metroid Prime 2 concept art, which is also what she looks like at the beginning of Prime 3. Check out his YouTube photo montage:

Here's the model specs:

• Molded and Cast with Smooth-On resins & rubbers
• Painted with Tamiya Acrylic paints
• Glued together with epoxy
• 1/6th scale (12" tall)
• 25 Points of Articulation
• Removable Helmet-Attachable Pony Tail
• Composed of 65 different parts
• Shoulder, hip, and ankle joints are covered in molded rubber to preserve aesthetics while maintaining articulation
• Over 250 Hours to complete
• 100% Handmade from scratch

In his own words:

"She started as a sculpting class assignment. Originally she was a statue with a static pose. At the end of class she still wasn't complete, but I still got an A. When I was half way done, I saw First 4 Figures prototype shots and thought "Dang... someone beat me to it." So yeah, I decided to 1up them by making mine into an action figure. I told the instructor that I was going to convert her into an action figure, he called me crazy and told me good luck. That's when I started to do research on mold making and casting. So several months and $$$ later, here she is."

If you want my opinion, while the First 4 Figures look hot, this one definitely takes the cake. I must say, we've seen a bunch of Metroid figures, but this one is definitely the best of the bunch! We'll have to see who the lucky guy is who picks this one up, but too bad the auction won't be over in time for Christmas!

Again, if you're interested in bidding on the figure, head on over to his E-bay listing.

Speaking of which, First 4 Figures just announced they will be making Samus's gunship based off the Metroid Prime 2 designs. Currently there are no production images, just this gnarly CG mockup. The Varia Suit model is currently set to be shipping sometime in January, with the Gravity Suit in February.

Until next time...
Captain Commando