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>What you got
Super Robot Chogokin Mazinger Z, with weapons pack.
>Where you got it/what you paid
$60 for the two, at a LCS. I'm pretty sure the usual import sites still have it in stock, though, possibly for a bit less.
>Why it's awesome
Honestly, this feels as close to perfection as you can get in a 6"-scale figure. The paint is beautiful, with lovely metallic colors and not a hint of sloppiness, the sculpt is spot-on, and the articulation is as articulated as the design allows. The neck has two ball joints, as do the torso and shoulders, and the elbows and knees have (very well-concealed) double-joints. The ankles and wrists are on single balljoints, and the knees ratchet for maximum stability. The lower legs and upper torso are diecast, and the thing's durable as fuck - it's taken three dives off my shelf, and it hasn't gotten a single scratch. As for the accessories, it's most fun if you get the weapon set - taking the set into account, you get reenforced arms (with two hands for each), four rocket effects, the Jet Scrander wings, a Tamashii Stage clip, and the sword. The only flaw I've found is that the pilder, while removable, has no way of staying securely attached, so it'll fall out a lot.
But overall, this thing was worth every single penny. It feels like they've made the perfect 6" mecha line - the stability and accessories of Revoltechs without the awkward articulation, and the great sculpts of RDs without the cheap, rubbery plastic. Add to that diecast parts ad much better QC than either of those two lines, and the end result is pretty bloody great.