Is this comic 2-pack is a part of line 2. The long awaited arrival of the 3inch Metal Sonic is complete with this comic 2pak. With this, you get Archie Sonic Comic 207 (the number is not significant for any reason or plot, it is likely just whatever happened to be released at the time of production of these sets) 3 inch Metal looks great here, as expected. He even appears on the box art at the bottom, and will have all the articulation of the previous figures on the 3 inch lines. Photo discovered by BleachXVizard, taken by ActionFigs
WARNING: If you plan to de-box WAIT to buy this! Read Fragile Figure Post first!

This figure, for all of its anticipation, is a mixed-bag. It LOOKS fantastic. Once again, the sculpting is wonderful, as is the standard for Jazwares. Just look at all the detail on the bottoms of his shoes! The paint is also quite good, with his shoe stripe, engine detail, and all the colors placed properly. His one paint flaw is the red they chose for the eyes. It is VERY dark, so dark in fact, that it is hard to photograph, or even see when you own him. The silver portion of the chin area goes all the way to the neck, as it should.

Articulation:
See his shoulder guards? They're really unique as they can flip up or down independently, as well as rotate with his arms. This is a great addition for him. (see the photo above where one is raised while the other is lowered) Since he's a robot to begin with the mechanical look of the elbows & knees looks quite natural. The ankle (once again) LOOKS like it should move but it does not.

Problems-
Figure has VERY stiff elbows/knees. So much so in fact, that he can and will break before the joints bend naturally. This is an awful flaw, and it seems common. Also, the head on mine simply dropped off upon removal from the package. It can, of course, be put back on...but still. Hopefully future 'waves' of this figure will solve it. If a fix is found, it will be added here.

But what about the Sonic he comes with?
The Sonic is great. He's just like their first one, only with a foot hole and a base for more poses. You won't mind having another of him.

Bottom Line?
Buy the set anyway. If you get an early set, keep it MIB, and de-box a later one. That way the movement flaws won't matter. The package looks great and is also secure, so you shouldn't have any problems. The comic differs from the regular issue only in that it says "Special Collectors Edition" where the barcode would be. It's $13.99 in Toys R Us and other stores, which is quite reasonable with 2 figures and a comic. (also keeping in mind the single prices for each item as well.) You don't want to miss out on Metal Sonic! Above photos courtesy of Taaron

Box-Back Differences:
If you look at the back of any of these individual-card figure's boxes, and it has a picture of the other figures on the line, you can be pretty sure it's a 'fixed version' of the figure (ie, the Tails tails will spin, etc) Also, these figures will have a base inside, and a hole in the foot. Even the older (line 1) are being released this way, so it could be ok to pick up another one if you really want the base. Still, paint problems may remain, so always inspect the figure before you buy.