Sunday, October 9, 2011

"Marvel Select: Gambit"

A fig that I cracked open before I moved and posed in my new toy cabinet 2 weeks ago but forgot to post about. This fig has an excellent sculpt and flowing jacket that convinced me to cash in on my custom version. The only issue with this fig was the warped leg that was my own doing as I did not pack him properly during my house moving.

"Tim Drake"

Rounding up the shipment from "Adam" is "Tim Drake". I have nothing against "Dick Grayson" but I just prefer him as "Nightwing". "Tim Drake" is my choice as "Robin" versus the whiney and spoilt "Damian Wayne" or "Jason Todd". This fig came with a "Bo Staff" and one "Batarang".
"Adam" is the man. He secretly packed in a freebie for me in the form of the "Batman" from the "Clayface" 2 pack. I slotted the "Batarang" into the "Batman" fig's hand.
Awesome bundle this round.

"C&C: Bane"

I can't say that "Bane" is my fav "Batman" villain but I do own multiple variations of this character. This is the taller and bulkier version of the classic "Bane" versus the awful "DC Superheroes" one. They took heed of fans' complaints about the bent legs.
Nice contrast to the "Arkham Asylum" version too!!! "Adam" sold it to me at a discount. Thanks mate!!!

"Secret Files: Killer Croc"

Difficult fig to find locally and I'm glad that "Adam", my fav toy supplier from the US, kept an eye out for me. He finally notified me of stock he had and I promptly arranged to get it sent over. Worth the wait!!!
The best "Killer Croc" sculpted and released in my opinion. I love the detailing of his bandaged fists and torn pants. His jaw is posable too!!!

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

"Red Skull"

By far the best "Red Skull" ever produced. My issue with the "Marvel Select" line is their ridiculously huge and environmentally unfriendly packaging that I find is a waste of resources and space. It pains me to buy this line and that reminded me to go email them feedback about it.
There is a slight difference in figure scale making posing with "Marvel Legends" figs a tad inconsistent. I'm seriously considering adding the modern "Cap" to my "Marvel" collection and complimenting the other "Avengers".
Hmmmm... just realised that I left out the new "Gambit" from my updates. Have to remember to take a pic of him soon.

"Brightest Day"

More backlog. I paid for these 2 figs weeks ago and finally collected them. The first "Green Arrow" in my collection and I really like this hooded version versus the classic look. I also like this suit on the "Hawkgirl" versus the comic book variant.
The 2 best figs in the "Brightest Day" line in my humble opinion.

"Arkham Asylum: Bane"

Monstrous fig that "Dr Giggles" has been holding onto for me. It was his post that inspired me to tear open this baby and display him in all his glory.
I'm sooooo blessed that he managed to grab it for me before it was gone. They sculpted him crouching again but this is way better than the "DC Superheroes" version.

"The Thing"

This is a fig from an older "Fantastic Four" series which I was fortunate to get my hands on. I like the sculpting of his rock-like exterior and the dull orange of his "skin".
Not crazy about the accessory so I ditched it.

"Superman/Batman: Supergirl"

I like this "Michael Turner" illustration of "Supergirl". Very "Anime-like" with big eyes. Nice box set that includes a "Superman" and the comic. A pity he passed on so young. I would have been his loyal fan.

"The Blob"

An obscure and grotesquely cool villain if you asked me. I had to rip open "Juggernaut" and "Magneto" to pose with "The Blob" to form "The Brotherhood of Mutants". Nice to have these 2 as bodyguards.
"David" from "Invasion Toys" was kind enough to hold onto this fig for me whilst I was sorting out my packing and moving. Pity that the fig had scratches on him but I couldn't pass on getting it as it is a rare fig to secure.