Okay, so I finally got my hands on this Gaara action figure from Bandai's Anime Heroes line, and let me just say... it's pretty darn cool for both collectors and kids!

The 6.5-inch figure has insane articulation (20+ points!) which means you can pose him in all those iconic 'I-will-crush-you' stances from Naruto Shippuden. The paint job is crisp, especially on his gourd and those intense eye markings.

Comes with two extra sets of hands (though watch out - one reviewer mentioned a molding issue) and stays surprisingly sturdy. My nephew's been playing with his for months and it's still holding up, though another user reported leg joint wear after heavy use.

Packaging is manga-style awesome if you're into that, but apparently some shipments arrive with just a sticker on the box (yikes). At this price point, it's solid quality - not Hot Toys level but way better than cheap knockoffs.

Pro tip: Pairs perfectly with other Naruto figures from this series. Just maybe don't let toddlers go full 'Sand Burial' on the joints!