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Interesting point about the rock, for me it would slightly detract from the figure's utility as a gaming piece. I could certainly see the figure of lifting something larger (car?).
The panel lines are a reflection of "current" styles in close fitting clothing, tailored rather than the old style vac-form lycra. Of course they probably should be raised rather than inset.
The paint job is still excellent.