Max has an all new face mold featuring a stylish cut- very long and full on top, closely cropped on the back and sides. His broad nose, unpainted lips, and orangy-tan skin tone all combine to give him a less "pretty" look than Ken. He has deep set blue eyes. If his right eye seems a little odd to you, there's a reason- by pressing the button on his back, that eye lights up and he makes a firing noise! This represents his nanotechnology helping him aim weaponry from a distance. This feature is currently exclusive to the Night Combat doll.

This is without a doubt the most posable body I have ever seen! The number and complexity of joints is just astounding. In addition to all the usual joints for flexible bodies, Max has rotating joints in his thighs and calves. In addition, he has a specially designed kneecap joint that is hinged top and bottom. As the side view shows, this allows his legs to bend until his calf touches his thigh. Wow! Max also has a bizarre looking pair of molded silver briefs and a built in wrist communicator device (standard to all figures). The Night Combat figure also has a technology enhanced muscle in his arm- when you bend his elbow, three lights flash as the muscle charges to give him super strength. Max is also short for a doll of this scale - a mere 11.25 inches tall, which means he has to look up slightly to meet Barbie's eyes!

Evaluation:
Face: A+
Body: A
Hair: n/a
Overall: A+