Hi!
Congrats for your first KB!
I guess it was not an easy job to start with! It's hard to improve a crappy toy! You did well! Like you said, another color scheme would'nt hurt or maybe he needs another paint application. Anyways, this project was to give him more posability, so it's done with success!
P.S. Try to get spray primer, spray paint or air brush kit (and alot of masking tape!) for
your projects, it's a completely different world! You'll be glad of the results! Anyways, browse these forums 'cause there's alot of information
about paints and techniques for better results.
Hope to see more projects from you!