The overall look and theme of the Bat case is apparent as soon as you pull it from the box. As far as the design, they nailed the Bat look on the nose, and there is no mistaking what the case is. I have showed the case to quite a few people and get a "love it or hate it" response. However, more folks loved the design then hated it. Young kids are amazed at it, and especially any comic book fan. The Bat stands out in a crowd and will definitely get your system noticed. The first thing I noticed was the plastic molding on the front and sides. I figured that it would be the same thin, cheap, plastic that is on most cases, but to my surprise, this was some of the nicest plastic I have seen in a while. It is very dense and thick, and has a nice texture that really sets it off. It is finished very well and I could not find any over- mould or flashing that I have gotten accustomed to on plastic parts. All the edges were clean and smooth on the plastic. The next big thing is the paint job. This thing has a near auto finish, as the paint is sprayed on pretty thick then finished with a topcoat of some sort, and polished to a shine. It definitely does not have a dull, lackluster finish.