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Aptom Ver IV Action Figure- Max Factory Guyver Bio Fighter Collection 02 Review

Written by Jax. Pics Courtesy of Donnay

In my opinion, the Aptom Figure from Max Factory Bio Fighter Collection Toy series is one of the most underrated figures in this series.

Packaging is the same as the previous release of Guyver III, therefore, no cuts or tears are needed to the box to get the Aptom Figure out. The Aptom figure comes with interchangeable fists, palm and hold (right side only). It also comes with wings, three head parts (normal, beam and missile), bio missles for both shoulders and wrists.
One thing to note though is that there is a slight difference between the wings shown in the stock photos and the actual Aptom figure.The wings in the stock photos look like they are white, with black lines highlighting the veins on the wings but the actual product looks like the one below, yellow wings. I think that the ones in the stock pictures look better and more realistic, but it's not a big enough difference to irritate me.
Posing the Aptom figure with the wings will require the support of the display stand. The wings are quite heavy compared to the Aptom figure and without the stand the Aptom figure tends to fall back wards. That said, it is still possible to pose the Aptom figure without the stand as long as you try to lean it forward a bit and squat him a little lower to counter the weight of the wings.

Three interchangeable head parts are available and the one shown below is that of the head beam. The bio missile one looks a bit comical IMO, with four missiles seemingly sticking out from the forehead, so I usually pose it with the head beam.

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Shoulder pads on the Aptom figure can be removed and fitted with Bio Missles. The white covers at the wrist area can be lifted to insert missiles too.
What I especially like about the Aptom figure is the tentacles. The tentacles can be shaped slightly so it doesn't just hang any way it likes. You can twirl it and shape it so that it looks more natural and stylish.

Aptom is one of the main characters in the anime and began as an enemy for the Guyvers but eventually became one of the Guyver's allies. He obtained his powers by absorbing the powers of 4 out of 5 of the Hyper Zoanioads Team Five.


Zx tole for his head beam, wings and over all insect-like look. Elegen for the tentacles which can electrocute his enemies, Gaster for his Bio Missiles, Darzerb for his strength and fire resistance. The only Hyper Zoanoid that did not contribute to Aptom's powers was Thancrus with high frequency blades. But that was because Thancrus was killed by Guyver III.

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