Sunday, February 26, 2012

"Savage Frost Giant"

"Jeronn" helped me lug a package back from the U.S. that included this giant. "Adam" helped me win this in an auction and he packed it nicely together with 3 figs that I got from him.
This monster is the reason why I got the loose "Thor" seen in the foreground. I love the detailed sculpt and accessories.

Sunday, February 19, 2012

"Marvel Universe: Thor"

Not really a fan of the 3.75" figs but I have been on a lookout for a "Marvel Universe: Thor" to display together with my "Savage Frost Giant". The "Frost Giant" is with a friend in the States and I will only get it in March or April.
A comparison against the "Marvel Select" version. The "Select" version has a bulkier hammer and better face sculpt but the articulation on the "Universe" version is not bad. I have already reserved the "Thor" from the 2012 wave of "Marvel Legends" and will likely keep that one MISB.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

"DCUC: Green Arrow"

The saving grace of Wave 20. I have the "DC Direct" version in my collection but it is still MISB. Love his modern look with the hood instead of the "Robin Hood" cap.
Minor complaint about the arrow sculpted as part of the bow but this figure has restored my faith in the "DC Universe Classics" line. I almost gave up on the line due to the disappointing figs in the same wave.

"Sinestro"

Another disappointing figure from Wave 20. The promo pictures of this fig got me excited until I got my hands on the figure. He has horrible neck articulation such that I can't make his head look up so he is perpetually looking down. The best I could do was to make the fig grimace at his power ring.
Weak figure. Candidate for sale also.

"White Lantern: Flash"

I already owned a "Toys"R"Us" exclusive "Flash" with the glossy paint but I was intrigued by the energy accessory on his back to warrant purchasing this version even though I'm not a fan of "White Lanterns" or the "Flash" character himself.
Not spectacular upon owning it so I may end up selling it.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

"Marvel Select Colossus"

Realised that there have been tons of posts on the A.C.B.A. page already on the "Marvel Select: Colossus" so I won't say too much about it other than it's awesome. I have an MISB one waiting for "Dr Giggles".

"Lovers & Enemies"

It is Valentine's Day. No date but overtime at work instead. The only highlight of the day was collecting new figs. I was inspired to create this display due to the theme of the day.
"Black Canary" can't stand on her own so there's no way to hide the base except crop the pic.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

"Justice"

I was challenged by "Mindless Spot" to take new pics and it was his probing that inspired me to dream up this scene.
"DC Universe Classics" and "DC Direct" figs seriously lack decent articulation for A.C.B.A. but I am happy with the result.
"Justice" has a good storyline so for those who have not read it... what are you waiting for??? Love "Alex Ross" and his artwork.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Flight stands

"Mindless Spot" hooked me up with flight stands. We did a barter trade where he received figs in exchange for cash and these stands. Nice dude whom I've done deals with before.
I finally got a chance to display the "Skrull" and "Kree" from the 2 pack in a fight scene.
I can now pose characters like "Spectre" levitating or flying. Just for laughs... I posed "Loki" holding the spare "Kree" head I had.
Can't wait to receive the 1:12 scale comic book prop that "Mindless Spot" is making for me next week.

"Captain America: Nick Fury"

Was blessed that "Apathy Ink Customs" offered to help me grab this fig that was on clearance at "Walmart". This fig was a "Walmart" exclusive but was retailing at the local "Toys"R"Us" at a ridiculous price.
Minor gripe about the warped right leg due to the blister packaging. Definitely a fig that is value for money at the price I got him. He is dressed in a long trenchcoat, has 2 holsters to hold 2 pistols that came with the fig and is also armed with 2 rifles!!! "Samuel L. Jackson" is one cool !@#$%^&*_+<".