Kotobokiya Nova Statue

Another Nova Statue is cool, but I'm not quite so sure about this one.

Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Sculpted by: Junnosake Abe
Statue Type: Cold-Cast Porcelain
Dimensions: 15" Tall
Edition Size: Unknown
Release Date: June 2009
Retail Price: $174.99

Points in Favor:

• Good Price Point - With Bowen Statue's going well into the $200 range, it is nice to see some still in the mid $100s.
• Decent body frame and not overly bulky
• Face and helmet look pretty good

Points Against:

• LED light in the base recreating Nova's explosive energy effect make his feet look a little bit trapped instead of flying
• Base - in general - looks "iffy"
• Haven't we seen this base (and pose) on a series of Iron Man statues already?
• Not the greatest Nova costume
  
• Paint Job looks a little splotchy

Recommendation: Pass

While I originally had high hopes upon seeing this statue, the more I look at it - the more I dislike it. So, for about $5 less, I would recommend the still available Bowen Designs' Nova found here....