Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Hello friends and welcome to Figure Central! Today, we're taking a look back at one of the first-ever releases from Snail Shell, the Hotaru Phantom 001! As an older figure, I was curious to see how it compares to modern releases. In this video, we'll unbox this two-figure set, explore its massive amount of accessories, and conduct an in-depth review of its articulation and design.
This set comes loaded with five pairs of hands, four additional hairstyles, a small robot companion, and a unique display stand with built-in accessory storage. We'll put both figures to the test, examining their butterfly joints, ab crunch, double-jointed knees, and overall range of motion. We'll also swap out faces, move the eyes, and I'll share a pro tip for changing hands on this figure.
Does this classic Snail Shell release still deserve a spot on your shelf? Watch to see my final thoughts and a size comparison with figures from S.H. Figuarts, NECA, Marvel Legends, and McFarlane Toys!
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro: A Classic Snail Shell Figure
0:25 - How to Support Figure Central
1:05 - Accessory Overview
1:30 - The Unique Display Stand & Storage
2:10 - Robot Companion Details
2:55 - Interchangeable Face Plates
3:25 - Figure 1: Articulation Breakdown
3:50 - Arm, Shoulder & Torso Articulation
4:30 - Hip & Leg Articulation
5:20 - Figure 2: First Look & Articulation
6:20 - WARNING: Attaching the Back Unit (Fragile Part)
7:00 - How to Swap Faces & Move the Eyes
7:45 - How to Swap Hands (Pro Tip: Use Heat!)
8:30 - Figure 2: Leg Articulation & Toe Joint
9:05 - Size Comparisons (Figuarts, NECA, Marvel Legends, McFarlane)
9:35 - Final Thoughts & Verdict
10:55 - Outro
#SnailShell #Hotaru #ToyReview #AnimeFigure #Unboxing #toyunboxing
Hello friends and welcome to Figure Central! Today, we're taking a look back at one of the first-ever releases from Snail Shell, the Hotaru Phantom 001! As an older figure, I was curious to see how it compares to modern releases. In this video, we'll unbox this two-figure set, explore its massive amount of accessories, and conduct an in-depth review of its articulation and design.
This set comes loaded with five pairs of hands, four additional hairstyles, a small robot companion, and a unique display stand with built-in accessory storage. We'll put both figures to the test, examining their butterfly joints, ab crunch, double-jointed knees, and overall range of motion. We'll also swap out faces, move the eyes, and I'll share a pro tip for changing hands on this figure.
Does this classic Snail Shell release still deserve a spot on your shelf? Watch to see my final thoughts and a size comparison with figures from S.H. Figuarts, NECA, Marvel Legends, and McFarlane Toys!
Enjoy the content? Support the channel!
If you enjoy these videos, you can support Figure Central by Liking, Commenting, Sharing, and Subscribing! Hitting the notification bell ensures you never miss a review. You can also use the affiliate links below if you decide to purchase any figures. Thank you for your consideration!
bombusbee.pxf.io/the_figure_central
Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro: A Classic Snail Shell Figure
0:25 - How to Support Figure Central
1:05 - Accessory Overview
1:30 - The Unique Display Stand & Storage
2:10 - Robot Companion Details
2:55 - Interchangeable Face Plates
3:25 - Figure 1: Articulation Breakdown
3:50 - Arm, Shoulder & Torso Articulation
4:30 - Hip & Leg Articulation
5:20 - Figure 2: First Look & Articulation
6:20 - WARNING: Attaching the Back Unit (Fragile Part)
7:00 - How to Swap Faces & Move the Eyes
7:45 - How to Swap Hands (Pro Tip: Use Heat!)
8:30 - Figure 2: Leg Articulation & Toe Joint
9:05 - Size Comparisons (Figuarts, NECA, Marvel Legends, McFarlane)
9:35 - Final Thoughts & Verdict
10:55 - Outro
#SnailShell #Hotaru #ToyReview #AnimeFigure #Unboxing #toyunboxing
