Mass Effect 2 was all about characters. It built up some of the best characterization I have seen in video games both new and old. One of the best that came out of the series is Mordin Solus. Had to be him, someone else might have gotten it wrong. While I was never that fond of the Salarians, I grew to really like what they are, their role in the Mass Effect lore, and all their quirks through Mordin. So, let's check out this figure to see if this pays homage to Mordin Solus.
Much like the rest of the ME2 crew (I don't count Garrus and Tali since they were with Shepard since ME1), Mordin is sidelined to mere support and nonplayable character in ME3; while he had one of his best moments in my game(he can survive! I just found that out reently), I still wish that he was by my side as part of my 'core' crew.
I've always liked Mordin's designs from the get go of the game. He has a 'doctor' look to him, but still have that 'badassery-space-feel' that one would need from a Special Ops Scientist. The paint is good so I can't complain(a lot of that is good in this series). The resemblance is pretty spot on and you can tell it's Mordin; they really got the distinct scars and the uneven 'head' on this figure.
AND... just like the rest of the figures in this series, you can't expect him to be articulated for some dynamic poses. But I was able to get some fairly adequate ones that I am happy with. He has a few swivels on his biceps, wrists, and some decent range with his shoulders that allowed me to get certain 'shooting' or other 'natural' poses for this Salarian. Unfortunately his legs aren't as cooperative and since he needs the stand to stay upright, the range of movements with his legs or any dynamic poses are out the window.
Here he is next to the only Mordin Solus merchandise I own: the Official Bioware Mordin Solus bust. It's pretty cool that there is some consistency between these two even if they are two completely different creatures (at least figure wise).
Overall, I like this figure. Probably my favorite one as of right now(still have two to review; well, ONE actually since I have Garrus' photoshoot done and I have my verdict on him, just have to put it in words). It looks like Mordin and it does a decent tribute to a character whom I could not save. A character who in my game went out like a true hero. I'd welcome more Mordin Solus figures if I can find one that is in a decent price! Unfortunately, with Andromeda around the corner, we might not be getting anymore merchanise from the previous Mass Effect Trilogy.
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