X-Transbots - MX-18 Dr. Egg

The die-cast parts give this figure a satisfying heft, and the metallic paint really pops under light. It took me a minute to pose the tentacles, but once you get the hang of the copper wire core they hold great.

The rubber-coated copper wire tentacles are surprisingly flexible and hold their poses really well for display. I just wish the die-cast shell parts felt a little less delicate when handling them.

The paint on the shell looks nice, and the copper wire tentacles are a clever idea with good articulation. However, getting them to stay in a specific pose can be a bit fiddly, and the die-cast parts make it heavier than I expected for the size. It's a decent display piece, but the build quality fee