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Originally Posted by Harbinger

I think the gi joe classified figs. I mean its good to have artic but they have one too many and that causes instability in the figs.

Like toe joints?

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Originally Posted by jwyss234

There are three instances that I can think of where a figure can have too much articulation.

The first is useless joints. The ToyBiz Marvel Legend figures that used the original Phoenix mold all had two bicep swivels and two thigh swivels. Why? Who knows. There are also some old Neca figures that were basically statues but would have a boot swivel but lacked any other leg articulation.

The second is multiple joints with a limited range of movement. The Spiderman 2 Ultra/Super Poseable Spiderman figure's torso is a good example of this. He had a diaphragm joint, ab crunch, and waist swivel. The waist swivel performed as you would expect but the ab crunch was limited while the diaphragm joint barely did more than swivel. There are less articulated Spiderman 2 figures that perform better than the Ultra Poseable Spiderman.

The third, and worst, is articulation points that work against the figure. Toe joints that are loose which will cause the figure to fall over. Articulated fingers and won't securely hold a weapon or accessory. Thankfully most companies have switched to multiple pairs of hands with only wrist articulation and have mostly eliminated toe joints.

Do you think that's one of the reasons action figure stands were invented?

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Originally Posted by WallySparks

Star Wars Vintage Collection action figures while great, there are times when they have too much articulation such as ball jointed hips and swivel thighs and ball jointed wrists or ankles.

a Luke in Wing gear figure really doesnt need all that articulation since he's a pilot. Do you see him doing the splits etc? No but Hasbro goes and gives the action figure ball jointed hips and everything

But what if you wanna take him out of the ship and have him take out Storm Troopers on foot?

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Originally Posted by Harbinger

Hey ya never know when ya might slip on an errant hydraulic fluid spot and having that extra bit is the difference between a slight slip and a groin injuring split. haha

Yeah. XD