Are McFarlane figures worth it compared to Hasbro or NECA?

Reviewer consensus is mixed. Specialist subreddits like r/ActionFigures and r/McFarlaneFigures praise McFarlane's sculpts and paint, especially on recent Deluxe Theatrical Edition releases, but consistently criticize visible articulation cuts, oversized joint pins, and limited range of motion compared to Hasbro Black Series or import lines. They're a strong value at $30-$45 if sculpt matters more to you than poseability.