Nero's Red Queen (High Density Foam)

It came faster than expected, the blade itself is visually stunning, sturdy foam tip, it bends a little on the handle is you swing to hard due to the metal wire inside being a bit fragile?, the paint job is amazing and it's not that heavy making it great for cosplaying.

I originally had a 3d-printed Red Queen, but because of my negligence while putting it together, it broke. So I needed to find a replacement fairly quickly. Then I found this on Amazon, and in my opinion, it is a worthy substitute.First, the prop is a good length and weight, it has enough heft to make it feel realistic even though it's made entirely of high density foam. The proportions are good as well, neither the handle nor the blade are too long/short. The general details are done very well. Since it is a foam prop, there will be some paint and physical "dings" (as indicated by the pictures) but that's okay. I plan to repaint the edge of the blade in a bright silver and weathering some areas to customize the look, give it a "battle damaged" appearance if you will. Sure, other details like the "exhaust pipes" aren't hollow, but for what you are getting at this price, it looks accurate enough and makes up for more than enough.That and since the whole thing is made of foam, it can take a more hits - therefore it's a little sturdier. My original Red Queen, although beautifully printed and painted, felt hollow, so any type of force against it I was scared it would break (which it did). For this foam one, I won't have the fear of it snapping/breaking looming over me because it can sustain more damage. Not saying that I would wildly swing this around at a con, but it is definitely more durable than my first Red Queen. So if I had to choose between taking a 3d-printed vs foam Red Queen to a con, I am definitely taking the foam version and using the 3d printed one as room decor. At least when using the foam one at a con, you won't be afraid of it breaking when someone bumps into you or when you're carrying it, turn around suddenly and it breaks because it hits a booth or table.Overall, this is a solid prop and substitute - whether it's because you can't afford a 3d printed version or broke one - for anyone who is looking to complete their DMC5 Nero cosplay.