[Shin Densetsu]

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Yeah, I simply don't understand how ball hips aren't standard for *every* action figure all the time. It's a fundamental joint required for effective body language, yet a lot of companies think it's sacrificable in favor of a mid-calf swivel joint that doesn't even exist in the human body.

It is definitely important for action figure lines based on comic books, as even Mezco has that kind of articulation on their joe scale Hellboy II figures, and I imagine their Heroes figures will follow suit. I'll definitely start buying more Infinite Heroes figures if the size is slightly increased and the following articulation is implemented next year:

-ball joint head
-ball joint elbow
-ball joint ab
-waist swivel
-wrist swivels
-ball joint hips(or universal hip joints like those used on the super articulated 6" figures by the 4H for Mattel)
-either pin knees, ball joint, or double jointed knees
-ball ankles

I imagine the price will be increased by a few dollars, but so long as the price does not go beyond $7 I will pick some up. The line that IH is competing with directly is Marvel Universe and so far Marvel Universe features figures with much more articulation.