HAO Collection Jushin Thunder Liger figure review

In 2007, HAO Arts Office would release two highly anticipated figures
as part of their HAO Collection lineup; the legendary Beast God himself:
Jushin Thunder Liger!

The standard version depicts Liger in his regular red, white and black
attire.

The slipcase backing reveals large graphics of both variants of Liger,
New Japan's "Toukon Shop", the New Japan Pro-Wrestling and
RingSide.jp's logos.

                                

The back of the packaging contains a full bio and an image of
Liger's black and gold alternate attire.

The bright colours along Liger's attire and the contours of Liger's
ring mask are immediate standouts.

A silver-painted finish is featured along the edges of Liger's mask; while
the jewel near the tip of Liger's mask is also painted in emerald green.

I especially like the textured appearance of mesh covering the eye
portions of Liger's mask.

Quite possibly the only HAO figure to feature this addition: Liger's
chest plate contains a noticeable glitter finish.

The smaller jewels and belt along Liger's body also contain a lighter
shade of emerald green.

The unique patterns of Liger's attire continue on the back of the
this soft vinyl figure.

The alternate black and gold variant contains the exact same packaging.

                             

The limited edition, alternate variant Jushin Thunder Liger figure is based
on Liger's alternate persona, the heel-based "Evil Liger".



                                

The silver accents from the standard variant have been repainted gold while
the emerald green crest has been changed to a contrasting silver finish.

                             

The crests along Liger's body also contain a gold finish with a striking
red colouring on the inside.

The same glitter finish is applied to Liger's chest plate.

                          

The intricate lines in Liger's attire are more visible with a new gold
finish.


                                

The only downside to the HAO Collection Jushin Thunder Liger figures
is their lack of articulation. Both variants are only articulated at the arms
and waist.

                            

Thanks to the unique shape of his ring mask, the HAO Collection Jushin
Thunder Liger towers over most Japanese Wrestling figures standing at
over 6 inches in height.