8-bit Mega Man

Mega Man 8-Bit Figures

Jakks Pacific

Not quite "The World of Nintendo," but these new 8-bit figures from Jakks Pacific sure do fit in nicely.  These are Gamestop exclusive two-packs that have been hitting now at $10 per set.  What sets them apart from the WON 8-bit figures is that they are double-sided with detail, include a removable/interchangeable weapon piece, and feature arm articulation! Nothing extreme, but in line with the 8-bit aesthetic: Mega Man can aim his buster canon up an down and the robot masters can move both arms up and down.  

It's kind of sad that this is the most complete MM offering I've seen in a mass-produced line, and in this scale.  I would prefer fully articulated, 3-D figures of the original games, but the closest we've had to that in 30 years of MM is the wonky Bandai figures from the animated cartoon from the 90s.  I hope Jakks/Gamestop can at lease finish the remaining robot masters from the first game (Bomb Man, Ice Man) and a couple of other key characters (Dr. Light, Dr. Wily).

So, buy'em up if you can.  Even if this look isn't your preference, you might be kicking yourself later. Even the packaging is nice.  I will throw away the outer sleeve, but the cardboard recreation of the level backdrops are worth hanging onto.