I wholeheartedly disagree with your statements on the use of plastic. The quality of the plastic they used seems incredibly cheap. I have every Court of the Dead piece minus Red Death and the second Queen. I know what they are capable of doing. Most of the plastic on this piece did not need to be plastic and the sword certainly shouldn't easily wobble when moved. I could bend the sword to a 90 degree angle and I doubt it would break.
Finally got him the other day and I can honestly say this is my favorite piece out of the entire collection. The detail and paint are absolutely stunning.
I get what people are saying about the plastic but nobody is picking him up and bending crap when he sits on the shelf and looks awesome. I have zero problems with materials on this piece due to the way he looks.
This will most likely be my last CotD piece (due to space issues) and I'm freakin thrilled.
Here's my collection (minus Oglavaeil who is in another Besta) and they are awesome! Thanks Sideshow!