>>7153152Most stuff by that point was closer to 9poa. I think that Diamondhead, for an example, had elbow articulation that the toys for the original series and AF lacked. Not exactly the most useful articulation, but a bit of an improvement.
If it wasn't for size and distribution completely stopping in the US after just two or so waves I'd agree the OV toys surpassed their predecessors. As is I think UA had the more overall solid figures and lineup out of Bandai's meager offerings.
But yeah, Playmates really blows all that shit out of the water. I just wish it was designs I liked more.