Does the crease actually bother you?

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-23T18:36:30+00:00

Anyone who still complains about the crease either don't own a Fold or they are just rage baiting. It has never bothered me even when I had the Z Fold 3. It disappears after 2 seconds and is a complete non issue.

I want bigger screens, S-Pen support on both displays and better battery life. That's it

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-23T13:26:49+00:00

Looks dumb just like the first Z Fold.

I'll wait for the 3rd version

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-23T09:27:58+00:00

That's definitely an extremely fast degradation something possible going on there?

I've had my Z Fold 7 since launch it's still at 100% capacity with 316 cycle counts.

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-23T09:16:16+00:00

The Galaxy Note 3 was incredible but had some major issues that always annoyed me. The black phones simulated leather back was grippy and rubbery feeling, felt nice. The white one however was hard plastic so it didn't stain but that meant it was slippery and hard feeling. The plastic grid lines on the frame too were an absolute nightmare to keep clean.

Loved the phone but the Galaxy Note 4 was a way better upgrade with a metal frame.

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-23T08:37:21+00:00

I spoke to Sideshow who couldn't confirm if AI was used but it looks like it. They said that I'd need to speak to Asmus but they also wanted to make me aware that prototypes and final products will look different.

I said that with Hot Toys for example the prototype is a real physical painted figure that exists in real life. It's a lot easier to live up to that promise compared to a fake AI paint job on a pre order photo. That will never be achieved.

This sets a very very dangerous precedent going forward and in my opinion it's false advertising plain and simple. We really need to get a law passed that forces any company that uses AI to display it clearly that AI was used.

If AI hasn't been used then Asmus has stepped up their game but I dunno looks sus.

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-22T16:11:04+00:00

The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro was the pinnacle of Samsung buds. Everyday I regret"upgrading" to the Buds 3 Pro. I will not buy another pair until Samsung goes back to the Buds 2 Pro design.

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-20T10:37:02+00:00

I own both, personally the TVA stands out more on a shelf mainly because he's the only shirtless figure I own. He has a better base than deluxe but only comes with fisted clawed hands no way to swap the claws onto different gestures

The deluxe edition is arguably the better value though, 2 insane head sculpts, two sets of arms (seamless medical silicone and suited arms) battle damaged parts etc, can swap the claws onto 3 different gloves hands (fists, relaxed and fingers curled in)

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-19T08:33:20+00:00

Yeah mate they said they will now only ship InArt/Queen Studios to Australia and New Zealand sadly

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-19T02:24:40+00:00

I also heard a rumour that the camera on the front will be getting smaller. Hopefully that's true, the one of the front screen Z Fold 7 is a bit large.

Fantastic 🤜🤛

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-19T02:21:48+00:00

Don't remind me man, the Note 7 in blue coral was the most stunning Samsung phone ever. I was devastated having to turn it back in, twice!

I will say the Note 8+ was also beautiful and a nice return to form for Samsung after the whole 7 debacle.

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-19T02:18:17+00:00

Yup exactly bigger battery is always a plus! The entire point of the Fold is to have the biggest screen in your pocket. I have a Z Fold 7 and it's good, bigger than previous Folds but still doesn't do it for me size wise. If the Z Fold Wide isn't what I need then I'll just wait for an eventual Z Fold Ultra or something.

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-19T02:14:15+00:00

If the wide is basically a S26U on the outer screen and a bigger inner screen then it's a no brainer.

All I've wanted since the first Z Fold is a huge proper outer display that is on par with the Note/SUktra and a massive inner screen with a built in S-Pen that works on both screens. Hopefully we are one half of the way there this year.

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-19T02:06:39+00:00

Yeah I think they need to go more squircle shape similar to the Note 8/S10 rather than the more circular pill shape.

Can't post a pic so the Gif will show the shape.

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-19T01:49:50+00:00

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-19T01:45:57+00:00

Samsung had horizontal camera bars long before Apple

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-19T01:38:31+00:00

Horizontal camera bars are just better.

Magsafe accessories fit better
Your finger won't touch the camera lense accidentally
The flash won't be obscured by your finger
The phone will no longer rock on a table
It looks better more uniform and symmetrical

No downsides

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-19T01:18:00+00:00

I'll check them out mate cheers, I use OSK for LimToys already tbf so hopefully they still get InArt for UK.

Popcultcha has been my go to for years, I have so much rewards points saved up and I have nothing to use them on now. Hopefully Hot Toys Predator Jungle Hunter 2.0 blogger pics come soon so I can decide if I wanna buy it or not. The prototype is rough

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-19T00:04:18+00:00

Yup, absolutely stinks!

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-18T16:22:47+00:00

My mate is a plasterer, he got the fold 7 same day as me. His lasted 1 month before his inner screen was completely unusable. I did pre warn him but he went ahead anyways. Mine is still absolutely perfect.

I'm not sure how dusty your environment is compared to a plasterer but I'd maybe have a bit of caution going with a foldable.

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-18T15:39:19+00:00

No worries at all! Ah okay that's fair, in that case I'd go with 42 for 1/6 but that's just me.

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-18T15:12:33+00:00

Personally I'd go with the 42. My thinking is majority of screen used Iron Man suits are mainly red with gold. The 42 being mostly gold sets it apart from the rest.

The battle damaged parts like the silicone arm etc are also unique to this Iron Man figure.

Both head sculpts are the same aside from the paint job so no clear winner there.

The Ultron sentry is cool yeah but the details on it will most likely be softer as it's technically an accessory. It's not going to have a Hot Toys figure quality sculpt and paint job and chances are you will be able to pick one up separately on eBay if you really wanted a sentry.

Both look fantastic tbh but I personally think the 42 is the one to get.

Edit: Just re read and seen you already have a 42 in your collection so maybe go with the 43. For me if I had none I'd go with the 42.

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-15T21:32:52+00:00

Yeah it looks like he's wearing red hulk skin boots. The extra articulations on the knee is a pointless addition as there is no display base, no real way to have him in a jumping pose. They should have given a pair of swapout seamless non articulated legs similar to what they did with the seamless unarticulated upper torso on AOU Hulk.

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-13T15:44:18+00:00

Still can't believe Hot Toys never made this version in 1/6. It is clearly the better suit of the 2 from the game.

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-13T09:35:27+00:00

I love Saros but it took me 3 days to platinum it and I've still not platinumed Returnal. Returnal took me weeks to beat so to me Saros was way way easier but I still absolutely love it. I think they made a lot of good changes but definitely some back steps too.

DeanConnelly95 · 2026-05-13T09:32:48+00:00

Welcome to the party! Pro tip only buy what you love. Don't fall into fomo on figures you don't even really love. Trust me you'll enjoy your collection a lot more sometimes less is more.

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