Friday, March 30, 2012

"Batman & Catwoman"

An example where a figure's attributes can be harnessed. Here I take advantage of "Catwoman's" open hand to hold the chin of "Batman" and she seems to be giving him a longing gaze whilst he has a "poker face".

"X-Mansion"

Got this "Marvel Girl" purely for the "X-Mansion" gate prop. It was on clearance at "G&B Comics" together with the infected "Batman".
The fig was not enticing enough to put on display so I packed her away in a "Ziplog". I decided to use the gate for my "Sentinel" display. Though it is not exactly to scale but I think it looks nice. I need to secure one more half to form a complete gate.

"Arkham City: Batman (Infected)"

Have an idea for an ACBA display and needed an unmasked "Batman". This version is a "peg warmer" and was going at a lowered price.
I didn't pay attention when I got the fig and only realised that the right forearm was badly warped when I took it out of packaging. DC figs often have this issue due to the way they are packed. Besides the arm being out of shape, the fins on his gauntlet were bent too. This doesn't bother me too much because I was planning to pose him with his back facing the audience. I now need the other item to arrive before I can work on the display.

Thursday, March 29, 2012

"Play Arts: Joker"

Inspired by the "Arkham Asylum" game... this fig stands at 10" and is awesome. I'm glad that I got him.
He comes with interchangeable hands, a pistol and a denture toy. The face sculpt and details on this figure are fantastic. The joints are different from your standard "DC Universe Classics" figs which is a unique experience when posing.
I don't dig the look of "Batman" from the "Arkham Asylum" storyline and will pass on it even though the sculpt and articulation is good. I stumbled across this fig at "Plaza Singapura" at a lower price but was committed to getting him from "Toy Realm" as I had placed a pre-order deposit. I may just grab that piece from "Plaza Sing" if it is still there.

Monday, March 26, 2012

"I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!!"

Been a dry few weeks with the only new addition being "Deadpool". Was reading "Deadpool" in the library yesterday and in the graphic novel... he met "Steve Rogers" for the first time. I also saw a pic that "Mindless" posted with his "Deadpool" fig wearing the "Cap" helmet. The combination of both spawned this A.C.B.A. display.
"Deadpool" is my fav "Marvel" character. He is wacky and OTT. An awesome fig to let loose with crazy ideas and displays.
I added an "Easter Egg" inside the pic... can you find it???

Friday, March 9, 2012

"Marvel Legends: Deadpool"

I have the red/black version MISB but I couldn't bear to take it out. I ended up getting the blue/yellow variant from "Fadz". Very nice guy. He customised the rifle with the "Deadpool" logo. With this added detail, can I consider this a custom?
I inserted a Carbine that came with "Nick Fury" into his available left fist. Now he's packing some real "heat" with his original accessories that comprises of the M203, a pistol and 2 Katanas. Love this fig!!!
I'm definitely buying a loose red/back version if I can.
The star of M.A.T.O. episode #7.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

"Return of Marvel Legends"

I finally got my figs from wave 1!!! Excited to get "Steve Rogers" and the "Extremis Iron Man". A more complete and updated "Avengers" display. My complaint about "Steve" is that his shield is too small. It does not scale well when he is holding it. The "Iron Man" is a tad small but I love the detail compared to the "Iron Man" movie line versions.
Mucking around with my smartphone camera effects. I have the right left of "Terrax" if anyone is interested?
Can't wait for my wave 1 "Thor" to arrive.

"Icicle"

A figure that I've been wanting for years and now I finally have him. I love his comic book look and translucent features.

Monday, March 5, 2012

"Hulk Vs Skrulls" reloaded

I finally redid my "Hulk Vs Skrulls" display. My green "Hulk" is part of my "Avengers" display so I substituted him with the "Ultimate Hulk" instead. I'm happy with the final outcome.

"Marvel Legends: Spider-Woman"

A "Marvel Legends" fig that I bought together with "Wonder Man" from the same "eBay" seller. I was motivated to buy her because she is a key character in "The Secret Invasion" storyline and "Boog Nice" loves this fig.
The packaging wasn't mint afterall as I found a hole in it whilst taking pics. That changed my mind about keeping the figure MISB. I thought of posing her with "Loki" but realised that was not wise because her right leg is very loose. I ended up placing her on a flight stand.
I would have to say I'm disappointed with the figure. Besides the loose leg, her torso joint and wrist joints are horrible. This is my least favourite "Marvel Legends" figure of all-time. I'm thinking of selling her together with the "Modok" BAF head.

"Marvel Legends: Wonder Man"

Don't really know much about this character as I have only seen him a few times in the comics as a minor character but I decided to get him nonetheless because he is an "Avenger" and was on sale at a reasonable price MISB. He comes with "Yellowjacket" as his companion. Contemplating getting the variant version too.