S.H.FIGUARTS DRAGON BALL Z METAL COOLER Review

S.H.Figuarts Dragon Ball Z Metal cooler was released on the 22nd of December as a premium bandai web exclusive and retails for 120 USD or 12,000 yen.
I don't remember if there was ever a release where the whole fan base was so divided, you either hated the chrome finish or loved it. And even then, you had collectors debating whether metal cooler was actually just plain silver reflecting the teal green water, grass and sky of new planet namek, or if Metal cooler actually had hints of teal mixed in with his shiny metallic surface.

[@uselessemo1154]

I don't think Sh Figuarts would do this, but a figure of Metal Cooler Core that's the size of Great Ape Vegeta would be amazing.

[@TheLastGhostXN]

I hope they will make a sh figuarts great ape baby vegeta

[@Bane2TuffAtBall]

Maybe you’d like the Ichiban Kuji Metal Cooler

[@immortalsennin605]

I finally opened mine yesterday, with gloves on, and wow does he look great in hand and pose so nice. Like buttery smooth posing. Best P Bandai release in a while. 👍

[@Markdade305]

I can't afford to buy this figure right now so I'd really like to see a video of someone shining different colored lights on to this figure just to see the cool effects it creates

[@NelsonDiscovery]

The left arm of my Trunks just falls off with the least movement. I can't believe they designed that figure with such tiny short stifts in the bicep swivels. Left arm is basically unusable. Now you tell me Cooler's tail base can't move around? Nonsense like this shouldn't exist in over 60 USD figures. These are problems that are easy to discover and solve at the design stage.

[@td19589]

FIrst review ive seen of this guy where the person doing the review isn't constantly like "ok but im not going to move it because guys I don't want to damage my figure maybe you are ok with that but I am not so you know i wont be doing any articulation really.." Good review and glad to see someone play with the thing! :D

[@gkhnfusion5175]

Friezas brother truly is a shining star this time around. This figure is really cool, and I think it performed very well. Great review sir eighty-sixed.

[@connoreagle6843]

Hey man! This is the first video I’ve watched of yours, and I loved your review! I think I’ll definitely pick up one of these guys if I can. Overall, I think he looks amazing, the metal look is, well… pretty metal to say the least. I think he will be a nice piece of contrast to some of the more matte finished figures. My only gripe is their extremely odd choice to not do his tail like Cell’s. I don’t see how removing a point of articulation at the base makes sense. Once again, great review!

[@eightysixedreviews]

Thank you kindly brother! I appreciate the support and welcome to the channel! Yeah, I think they could’ve done a bit better with the tail but overall a gorgeous looking piece!

[@AlphaProto]

It looks amazing.

[@lazergator1016]

Merry Christmas 86! Really awesome release! Might be The Best SHf dragon ball for me this year is he Cooler thanks Final Form cooler probably not but still cooler than freeza also odd that he shorter than Goku I think he should taller than Goku.

[@eightysixedreviews]

Merry Christmas my friend!

[@Zakjuh]

I got him because looks cool (low hanging fruit pun maybe intended?), but what I'm really looking forward to is hopefully a 4th form Cooler down the line. This guy's gimmick is nice and all, and I'll be happy to have him, but I've never been one for the robotic forms. Metal Cooler, Mecha Frieza, etc. They don't do that much to me. But I can't deny that it looks out of this world on its own merits. That being said, I'm still going to prefer a 4th form to go with the Final Form. Not only do I like that version more, but it probably will give me fewer heart palpitations while trying to pose it. Fingers crossed they complete the trio of Cooler forms soon! They're basically already 70-75% on their way to a 4th form with this Metal Cooler's sculpt, anyway.

[@Aaron_Heininger]

Oh we will get him now. Bandai has the mold and they'll want to capitalize on it as much as possible. So who knows maybe as a desperate attempt to get fans back in to watch more db shit they'll throw cooler in the shower and give him a few more forms. And some slight appearance changes.

[@Zakjuh]

@@Aaron_Heininger There would still need to be a few alterations to the sculpt for an accurate 4th form. The stomach area would need to be one organic piece, the toes and hands lose their segmentation, the tail needs to be changed completely. But that's all minor stuff. And honestly, I wouldn't mind a canon Cooler a la Broly from Super, but that's neither here nor there.

[@Aaron_Heininger]

@@Zakjuh well actually only 30 percent of it only needs to be changed. If you have the figure you can see the ears are separate pieces, the butterfly joints have the panel texture under the arm pit. The stomach and crotch would need to be bone yes and then you have after that just the feet and hands and tail. So percentage wise that's only 30 percent of the figure needing changes everything else if they reused and colored the classic white and purple then it would be fine. And then you'd have a fourth form cooler. Just like that. So not actually much changes when you look at it. And if they wanted they could make the head detachable face plate instead of an entire sculpt like what they have. So it's not as bad as you think.

[@Zakjuh]

@@Aaron_Heininger oh yeah, it's not a major change. just a bit. And I'm all for it. Hopefully 4th form Cooler's tail would be a bit better though, haha.

[@Aaron_Heininger]

@@Zakjuh it'll be just like every other tailed figure. The only thing I don't like about metal coolers tail is how they did the curve in it. And that it's triangled.

[@Slaheir]

Is the tail key’d in at both ends of that initial peg or can the piece that connects the rest of the tail rotate?

[@FireBomberBassist]

I wouldnt mind getting 3 of these.

[@eightysixedreviews]

Me too

[@eroc7077]

Just wait I heard Tht dragon stars is making baby vegeta and metal cooler figures Tht are going to release sometime this year

[@FireBomberBassist]

@@eroc7077 Even better.

[@rodimussupreme2329]

Now they need to use this engineering to make a 2.0 Fourth Form Frieza.

[@craze3k736]

The 22nd of Japan is my favorite

[@KOMHoy]

Thanks for the review! Maybe I missed it in the video, but was there any oily film on the figure when it was first opened? I've heard others saying there was some film substance to protect the finish. Just wondering if you had that experience as well.

[@eightysixedreviews]

I thought it was me! But now that you mention it yeah! There was!

[@KOMHoy]

@@eightysixedreviews Ah, so it is true! Out of curiosity, did/how did you remove it? Just hope the figure is not damaged in any way.

[@eightysixedreviews]

Just with a dry cloth! It took most of it off and so far it’s held up!

[@KOMHoy]

@@eightysixedreviews Fantastic! Thank you, and happy holidays!

[@ivanfrancia2110]

mine too, just wiped it with a microfiber cloth

[@quovo_gyoz]

cooler be cooler then cooler

[@user-ps2cg6zj5v]

I want one😢❤

[@ziggyreaburn6726]

The keying of the tail would’ve been fine IF they made the tail rotate on the other side of the joint but it doesn’t??? I agree that a monsterarts style tail would’ve been great but it would’ve added an extra like $20 on top of this being the most expensive regular(ish) figure. Pre posed tails are the way to go imo

[@BUDOKAIultimate3]

It does rotate on the other side. It's stiff, but you can rotate it. The tail piece I'm mean, not the keyed hinge obviously. Each tail section can come apart. And the hinges between them can be rotated but they're stiff at first.

[@ziggyreaburn6726]

@@BUDOKAIultimate3yes I just got mine in today and I’m glad they did make it rotate so I’m actually perfectly fine with the keying lmao. But the tail overall is still kinda shitty

[@BUDOKAIultimate3]

@@ziggyreaburn6726 I agree, poorly constructed tail.

[@Aaron_Heininger]

Yah its nice but I'd prefer a release with him made with molded silver plastic. That way no worries with paint chipping.

[@eightysixedreviews]

I think we might get one with an event exclusive

[@Aaron_Heininger]

@@eightysixedreviews I hope so just as a cheaper version..which I can see them redoing just to again sell the same thing more then once. Since they know cheaper means they can sell more if less people are complaining.

[@eightysixedreviews]

A regular release would be ideal! Would make army building a lot easier

[@Georgeos777]

looks great but 100€ is to heavy for me

[@adriand3762]

Where is that goku from?

[@eightysixedreviews]

It’s the ultra instinct sign Goku with a custom painted full power goku

[@ElHeato]

It’s 100$ because it’s limited edition

[@masterkent1]

This is just one of those figures that u gotta wear gloves to handle

[@yoavitanzehavy6244]

Wait, do you have a huge beard? (Your reflection looks like you have a big beard)

[@eightysixedreviews]

Haha! I don’t but might be a good idea to grow one out during the winter break

[@yoavitanzehavy6244]

@@eightysixedreviews I wish I could buy the new dragon ball shf, but they are so expensive and also my country has shipment problems recently. If I have the option to buy two figures from the line, I'd buy the new Goku Super Saiyan or Ultimate Gohan