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REVIEW: MCFARLANE TOYS DC MULTIVERSE YEAR 2 - PART 1!
This week, we’re gonna continue what we started last year, with the big reviews on multiple waves of McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse figures.
TOYFARCE REVIEWS:
MCFARLANE TOYS DC MULTIVERSE YEAR 2 - PART 1!
It’s Wednesday, you know what that means… ToyFarce reviews!
This week, we’re gonna continue what we started earlier this year, with the big reviews on multiple waves of McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse figures. The reason is just that I have a huge backlog of pictures of figures that I have taken throughout the year, and wanted to post them at some point, when there is some downtime between deliveries. New stuff will be back next week!
Here are links for the ones from last year: https://www.toyfarce.com/news/review-mcfarlane-toys-dc-multiverse-wave-1 , https://www.toyfarce.com/news/mcfarlane-toys-dc-multiverse-year-1-part-2 , https://www.toyfarce.com/news/review-mcfarlane-toys-dc-multiverse-year-1-part-3
The last figures we checked in ‘Year one - part 3’ were the Flashpoint Batman and Red Hood figures, so we’ll pick up right where we left off with the Batcycle, which came out in early 2021.
BATCYCLE
This version of the Batcycle was taken from the Dark Nights: Death Metal comic book. McFarlane Toys seems to be doing great when it comes to vehicles, which are affordable and look awesome. That bike has a ton of nice details, and looks pretty much like what your bike would look like if you wanted to disguise it as a skeleton bat!
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Wouldn’t you look badass driving that in your neighborhood?
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Ribs… ?
The details on the bike parts are pretty great too!
RANDOM FIGURES WAVE
This wave didn’t really have a theme, so we’ll call it the ‘Random Figures wave’. A Dark Nights: Death Metal Batman, a giant Robin, a Red Son Superman and the Drowned from Dark Nights: Metal, to complete the Dark Multiverse gang.
The Random Figures wave
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Let’s give him a leather jacket and a scythe! Because Batman wasn’t badass enough, right?
All jokes aside, that is a gorgeous Batman figure.
*BADASSERY INTENSIFYING*
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That is a TALL Robin!
That South Park facial expression <3
This figure is the new standard scale to measure other figures against.
The robot dance!
Superman, from the classic Mark Millar story arc Red Son, in which Superman did not land in Smallville, but in Ukraine during the Soviet era
Serious Superman is serious.
He reminds me of an actor, but I can’t place who. If you have any idea, let us know in the comments!
Also, HE GOT FAT WRISTS!
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The Drowned, the last one from the Batman who Laughs’ gang.
This is a version of Batman from another universe where Batman (Bryce Wayne) killed all the metahumans after the death of her lover, and basically became that world’s Aquawoman, after a huge war with Atlantis drowned Gotham City in the ocean. FUN TIMES!
“Under the sea… under the sea…”
BATMAN: LAST KNIGHT ON EARTH WAVE (with BANE build-a-figure)
Finally, a wave with a theme! This entire wave is based on the comic book “Last Knight on Earth” which saw Batman wake up in an asylum, being told that all of his Batman adventures never happened, and he had been in a mental institution the whole time, imagining them. Of course, it’s Batman, so he’ll escape and try to get to the bottom of it. Great story!
The Batman: The Last Knight on Earth wave
A nice different design for the Bat, inspired by Greg Capullo’s art from the book (of course, it had to be Capullo).
Cape made of the straight jacket’s belts
There’s a lot going on on that design
“Oh that? Yeah, that’s just the Joker’s head in a jar, that I carry around.”
Omega was the main villain in the comic book, and was actually (SPOILERS). Crazy, right?
Another cool design by Greg Capullo
Small cape!
Wonder Woman with a mohawk. Because why not?
Nice details on the cape, the texture is very fabric-like.
“It’s not just a phase, mum. I love punk!”
Guess who got a weird super-creepy design in that comic book? The Scarecrow!
His head is inside a transparent red plastic “shell”.
Here is what he looks like without, in case you were wondering. Gilbert Gottfried, anyone?
The Build-a-figure for that wave is none other than the massive Bane!
Built! Does he have crap articulations? Yes. Did you expect to put Bane in Spider-man poses, though?
It still has great details all over!
In the comic book, Bane is mostly used to transport Scarecrow around.
“This is my ride!”
BATMAN - DESIGNED BY TODD MCFARLANE
I forgot to take a picture of the packaging. I brought shame upon my family.
Behold… one of the ugliest Batman figures ever!
The proportions are weird, he’s got a giant forehead (or fivehead). I’m not a fan of the design of the cowl.
Knives go in the back! (No, not like that!)
It’s weird to me that Todd McFarlane would design a Batman like that, after giving us awesome character design for years.
He even drew some awesome Batman back in the days… Maybe it looked better on paper, and the execution was botched?
I AM… DISAPPOINTMENT.
DARK NIGHTS: DEATH METAL WAVE (with DARKFATHER build-a-figure)
Another comic book drawn by Greg Capullo means another wave of McFarlane Toys figures (the prophecy!). Dark Nights: Death Metal was the sequel to Dark Nights: Metal. More Dark Multiverse characters, more dark versions of Batman, and even a soundtrack full of big metal band names to accompany it.
Batman with a Plastic Man guitar. Yep.
Same figure, different accessory, still needed for the BAF parts. Damn you, Todd!
Batman SHREDS
*Bitchin’ guitar solo sounds*
That Superman is… certainly a Superman.
It’s like Danzig met Rosie O Donnell and WWF Superstar Chyna and they had a child, and he worked out a lot. (The paint mess on the nose only makes him more powerful!)
“METAAAAAAAAAAL !”
That Wonder Woman figure looks great! The design translated really well into figure form.
She just kinda looks super bored…
“Yeah, I have a mini-chainsaw… sigh”
The Robin King was an interesting character in the book, it was the Robin that had had the shittiest possible life in the Dark multiverse.
Oh, and of course, it’s also Batman (or Bruce Wayne).
“We’re ALL Batman!”
Time to build a Darkfather! Here are all the parts.
For those wondering what it looks like under his trunks (I know you wanted to know)
The DarkFather (aka Batman, if he were Darkseid)
In his universe, Batman defeated Darkseid and took his powers, becoming one of the most powerful beings there.
That figure has so much spikes, it’s impossible to assemble without hurting your fingers.
Colorful!
BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT BATCYCLE
Finishing on a high note, that Batcycle is an amazing toy. The front wheel can be “cocked”, so you can extend the front a bit more to make it longer. The Batman: White Knight comic book already had some of the best figures from McFarlane Toys, and now it also has the best vehicle.
Uncocked (or normal)
Cocked (or happy)
Bask in the awesomeness of that Batcycle
That figure was already one of the best from the DC Multiverse line, and has now been upgraded with its badass batcycle!
LOOK AT IT!
Of course, there’s a lot of details on all the bike parst too
And that covers the first half of 2021! Going forward, I might skip more figures, and the next wave I’ll review will be the Suicide Squad movie wave with the King Shark B.A.F.! Can’t wait to get my hands on those, that King Shark figure looks really fun.
More news at 11:00… THAT’S A LOT OF PLASTIC!
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REVIEW: FIGMA SILENT HILL 2 RED PYRAMID THING AND BUBBLE HEAD NURSE (RE-ISSUE)
This week, we’re taking a look at the re-releases of the Silent Hill 2 figures from Figma, namely, the Red Pyramid Thing (or Pyramid Head, for his friends), and the Bubble Head Nurse, which were originally released in 2015.
TOYFARCE REVIEWS:
FIGMA SILENT HILL 2 RED PYRAMID THING AND BUBBLE HEAD NURSE (RE-ISSUE)
It’s Wednesday, you know what that means… ToyFarce reviews!
This week, we’re taking a look at the re-releases of the Silent Hill 2 figures from Figma, namely, the Red Pyramid Thing (or Pyramid Head, for his friends), and the Bubble Head Nurse, which were originally released in 2015. The game celebrated its 20th anniversary last month (Damn, I am old), and is one of my favorite games of the genre. I played that game through and through, got all of the endings (the ‘Dog’ one being the best one), and have been listening to the soundtrack for apparently 2 decades. Talking about the soundtrack, here’s a song for while you’re browsing the pictures!
Figma packaging. Simple, efficient.
First off, Red Pyramid Thing (or Pyramid Head, for his friends), comes with his Great Knife, a spear, an extra neck piece for the spear, extra hands and the usual articulated stand and bag for the accessories. The bag for accessories is a genius part for Figma figures, and more companies should do that.
Packaging
What’s in the box
Red Pyramid Thing
*Stares menacingly*
That figure oozes creepiness. A perfect representation of that creature that scared the crap out of us in the game.
Closer look at the pyramid…
*Great knife sliding on the floor sounds*
Eww, it seems it’s leaking…
“ARE YOU LOOKING AT WHAT’S INSIDE MY PYRAMID?”
The apron is made of softer plastic, allowing the legs to move out of it, for better range of motion
(For those who want to know, it kinda looks like mussels…)
Remember at the end of the game (spoilers on a 20 year old game!), when there’s 4 of them with spears…
… and they just grab them…
… and FREAKING KILL THEMSELVES?
Good times… Not traumatizing at all.
The Bubble Head Nurse, which were just as scary as Pyramid Head in the game, are also greatly represented by Figma. Figma is used to make anime female characters, so that figure has a great sculpt and articulation. It’s a horribly disfigured zombie-like nurse, which, of course, has a cleavage, because Japan. 3 different heads, extra hands, a knife and steel pipe, along with the articulated stand and plastic bag for the accessories.
Packaging
What’s in the box
Bubble Head Nurse
*Twitching sounds*
Head 1, aka ‘Teeth’
Head 2, aka ‘Porcelain doll head’
Head 3, aka ‘Uncircumcized’
Right away, it’s less threatening when her head looks like a giant limp phallus…
But I would still run away!
The nurses in the game were usually not moving until you got too close to them, just twitching…
Creepy!
Aaaah, that classic scene that traumatized us 20 years ago…
Always nice to go back to it…
*Static sounds intensifies…*
Before finishing this review, I actually had a bootleg version of the Red Pyramid Thing, which cost me about $13 a few years ago, and is HORRIBLE. Flimsy plastic, the parts fall off, it barely stands up on its own, as bootlegs usually do. If you breathe too close to it, it will fall apart. I can now get rid of it!
Hello, $13 crappy bootleg…
TAKE THAT!
(The figure actually fell apart while taking the picture, which was perfect)
More news at 11:00… the Dog ending!
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REVIEW: MAFEX BATMAN: HUSH - HUSH!
This week, we’re taking a look at the brand new Hush figure from the Batman: Hush line, by MAFEX. No, the figure is not called “Hush-hush” as the title of the review implies (Sorry!).
TOYFARCE REVIEWS:
MAFEX BATMAN: HUSH - HUSH!
It’s Wednesday, you know what that means… ToyFarce reviews!
This week, we’re taking a look at the brand new Hush figure from the Batman: Hush line, by MAFEX. No, the figure is not called “Hush-hush” as the title of the review implies (Sorry!). This figure is the fourth figure from the Batman: Hush line (fifth if we count the black cowl batman, WHICH IS A REPAINT), and is a figure of the main villain from the classic comic book story arc, by Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee.
Packaging, same old MAFEX box
A nice insert inside the box, though, with the delightful art of Jim Lee
Here’s what’s in the box! *Record scratch* Wait a minute…
ARE THOSE GUNS?! YEAH BOY!
As usual, MAFEX delivered in terms of sculpt and articulations. Hush comes with a dozen hands (for real!), 2 other headsculpts, interchangeable belt and logo parts for his costume, 2 Harvey Dent/Two-Face coins and a batarang.
The 2 extra headsculpts are the Jason Todd face from that moment in the comic book and his ‘resting bitch face’.
The logo and belt can be switched for when you’re using the Jason Todd headsculpt. Ingenious!
“Hushhh…”
“A single soul dwelling in two bodies…”
Action pose time!
Hush’s jacket is removable, but…
“Damn it, I forgot to remove my sleeves again. I hate when that happens!”
The “Jason Todd-Hush figure look” looks pretty great too. It’s nearly tempting to buy a second one to have them displayed differently.
THE POUCHES ARE INDIVIDUALLY ARTICULATED! Rob Liefeld (the creator of Deadpool) would be proud.
Marilyn Monroe white dress scene re-enactment!
“Trying to get me angry by doubting who I am. Thinking that will make me sloppy.”
“HOW COULD YOU LET ME DIE?!”
“You owe me that. Show me some respect… so I can win this game, Batman!”
“I only wanted to be loved… - That is the mistake you made.”
Time for a face reveal!
Oh my god! Hush is secretely handsome millionaire playboy Bruce Wayne! (spoilers?)
DC Direct Batman:Hush - Hush, MAFEX Batman:Hush - Hush and DC Direct Arkham City Hush. It was about time Hush got a decent figure, huh?
The MAFEX Batman: Hush line
“Hushhhh…”
The next figure from the MAFEX Batman: Hush line should be the Joker coming out in November. After that, there is still Harley Quinn, Stealth suit Batman, Huntress and Nightwing in the pipelines!
More news at 11:00… Hushhhh…
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REVIEW: MATTEL’S MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE REVELATION WAVE 1
This week, we’re taking a look at some of the figures from the first wave of Masters of The Universe Revelation figures by Mattel!
TOYFARCE REVIEWS:
MATTEL’S MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE REVELATION WAVE 1!
It’s Wednesday, you know what that means… ToyFarce reviews!
This week, we’re taking a look at some of the figures from the first wave of Masters of The Universe Revelation figures by Mattel! He-Man, Skeletor, SkeleGod and the beastly Battle Cat, to be precise. Masters of the Universe Revelation is the title of the recent Netflix show by Kevin Smith, so obviously, if there’s a new show, there’s gonna be new figures! If you have not seen the show yet, I’d skip reading this review! (You can always just look at the pretty pictures, though!)
The packaging for those figures is really nice
Battle Cat is HUGE
First, He-Man, aka Prince Adam (SPOILERS, especially since it was the main point of that show…). He-Man comes with his Power Sword, a shield, and an extra set of arms. Like many have mentioned before, those figures tend to have a small head compared to their body, but it’s not bothering me too much. I just had a little brown paint from his furry shorts that ended up on the leg, the classic paint app issue.
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“Fabulous, secret powers were revealed to me the day I held aloft my magic sword and said: ‘By the Power of Grayskull!’”… That is such a normal thing to do, grab random items and hold them up saying ‘By the Power of Grayskull’. I try all the time at home, with wooden spoons, a chair, a cat…
I HAVE THE POWEEEEER!
The reason why our generation can open bras so easily…
That dude gotta stay away from the spray tan… He’s freaking orange!
What would He-Man be without Skeletor? (apart from peace and quiet, harmony in his kingdom and all that). Voiced by Mark Hamill, yes, THAT Mark Hamill in the new show, Skeletor was actually way more efficient than he has ever been in the old Filmation cartoons. He actually managed to do something, this time! The figure comes with extra hands, his Havoc Staff and the ‘transformation staff’ he used in the show.
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Back
That Skeletor was no joke! That cape, however, kinda is.
Revelation Skeletor, sponsored by Colgate. Look at those pearly whites!
“Come in, you royal boob!”
“Everything I do is for the sake of EVIL!”
The following figure turned out to be a massive spoiler. However, until I saw the show, I just assumed it was a fun figure design that they were releasing to get more bigger figures on the shelves. At the end of the Part 1 of Masters of the Universe Revelation, Skeletor actually won, grabbed the Power Sword and yelled “By the Power of Grayskull!” before turning into a gigantic ‘SkeleGod’. He comes with extra hands, a Power Sword and a big green flame effect for his hand.
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Back
Now, I… Skeletor…
… am MASTER OF THE UNIVEEEERSE!”
The cape had a nice design, with some plastic parts that hold it down
“I HAVE THE POWEEEEEEEER!”””
His neck and the green flame effect are made of transluscent green plastic, and look really cool when hit with lights.
“Oooh, green cotton candy! Don’t mind if I do…”
Finally, the Deluxe Cringer aka Battle Cat (SPOILERS!) is a HUGE toy. Seriously, the box is humongous. The figure has great articulations, scales perfectly with the other figures and you can remove the armor to reveal a normal Cringer. We are far from the unarticulated Big Jim tiger painted in green from our childhood!
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That is a big ol’ Cat!
Articulated mouth, to roar at the enemies! ROAAAAR!
Armor removable to reveal Cringer
“Oh no, what am I going to do? I am so scared!”
“Fear not, Cringer as I will shoot you with my Sword - Wait, what?!"
“ROAAAAR!”
That is 100% going to be displayed like that on the shelf.
New He-Man content and figures are flooding the shelves, with the arrival of a second, more kid-friendly show on Netflix. One thing is for sure, we have not heard the last from He-Man and Skeletor. What a time to be a Masters of the Universe fan!
The first wave also had Evil-Lyn and Moss Man, and the second wave, which should be coming out very soon will have Teela, Man-at-Arms, Beast Man and Spikor.
More news at 11:00… BY THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL!
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REVIEW: NECA’S ULTIMATE APRIL O’NEIL
This week, we’re checking the Ultimate April O’Neil from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 90’s movie by NECA!
TOYFARCE REVIEWS:
NECA’S ULTIMATE APRIL O’NEIL
It’s Wednesday, you know what that means… ToyFarce reviews!
This week, we’re checking the Ultimate April O’Neil from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 90’s movie by NECA! This figure was available for pre-order for a limited time on NECA’s website, and was hyped by actress Judith Hoag herself before that, in her “April’s Takeover” during the month of April, with some very cool vignettes letting us have a peek behind the curtains. There were 2 versions of the figure, a standard version (seen in this review) and a limited edition that came with an extra yellow jacket and press pass, signed by the actress. The limited one sold out in minutes.
Shipper goodness! (Was there really a person that had to write down *by hand* numbers on 33,000 boxes?)
OH YES! A new NECA pillow case! (as seen in a previous article)
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The box comes with a lenticular print, that changes when you move
Window
April comes with an extra head, extra hands, a channel 3 microphone, her purse, a sai, a pile of pizza boxes and a stand. This figure is STUNNING. The likeness is insane, the hair is 100% 90’s, the outfit and accessories are great, this is a homerun for NECA.
Look at that stunning figure
The likeness, the hair, the outfit… *chef kiss*
“This has been April O'Neil, Channel 3 Eyewitness News.”
WHAT ARE THOOOOOSE?!
Now, I guess I (knee)d to address the elephant in the room: the knees. It was such a jour(knee) to get that figure made, and most of it is amazing, except… those knees. We all wished this figure could be perfect, so we could all live in harmo(knee), but (knee)dless to say, it came up short only because of those knees... It’s actually the only issue with the figure. Between the Sentinel and that, September has officially been the “BOTCHED-KNEES MONTH”. (I wanted to make more leg jokes, but they’re a bit cor-knee).
“Are we done? - Err…Yes, ma’am.”
“Wait a minute…”
“That’s the lady from the TV!”
“You’re the lady from the TV!”
“You dropped this…”
“Do you have any turtle wax?”
The band, getting ready to welcome Danny
The LootCrate exclusive Danny figure is on its way, even though there has been no updates on the tracking number for 2 weeks (RR Donnelley, anyone?).
More news at 11:00… April O'Neil, Channel 3 Eyewitness News.
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REVIEW: MCFARLANE TOYS MY HERO ACADEMIA 5” FIGURES WAVE 1
This week, we’re having a look at the first wave of My Hero Academia 5” figures from McFarlane Toys!
TOYFARCE REVIEWS:
MCFARLANE TOYS MY HERO ACADEMIA 5” FIGURES WAVE 1
It’s Wednesday, you know what that means… ToyFarce reviews!
This week, we’re having a look at the first wave of My Hero Academia 5” figures from McFarlane Toys! Those figures are basically the McFarlane Toys version of a 5POA (Five points of action) figures, except they have ball joints for the arms and legs. They have very nice details and paint, and most importantly, they’re just $9,99!
The whole wave 1: Izuku Midoriya, All Might and Katsuki Bakugo
First off, Midoriya, or “Deku”. That figure really looks gorgeous. Sure, it doesn’t have the articulations of a Figma or Revoltech figure, but once again, it’s a $9 figure. And to be completely honest, I kinda think this one has a better headsculpt/paint on the face than the Revoltech or Figma ones. It looks way more like his face in the anime than the other ones.
Packaging
Here’s Deku!
See what I meant with the face? He kinda looks better than the Revoltech or Figma ones to me…
The part of his suit that he never EVER wears is there too!
That is pretty much it for the articulations. (Once again, it’s a $9 action figure)
“This is the story of how I became the NUMBER ONE HERO!”
All Might also looks great. This one is pretty much a smaller version of the bigger action figure McFarlane Toys did, with less articulations. The sculpt and paint are also top notch.
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“Fear not, citizens, for…”
“I AM HEEEEERE!”
“I am the Symbol of Peace!”
“DELAWARE… SMASH!”
And finally, Bakugo, everyone’s favorite character…not. Bakugo is basically an asshole that also wants to become a hero. The details on this one are also spectacular, apart from his face, which I think is the least accurate one of the 3. All the decadence of his suit is there, from the effects behind his head to his gigantic grenade gloves.
Packaging
Bakugo
“DIE! NERDS!”
“IF THAT IDIOT DIES, I’LL KILL HIM!” (actual quote)
“WHERE IS THAT STUPID DEKU?”
It’s not often that we get 3 very good looking figures for about $30. If McFarlane Toys continues making them and we can get many of the characters, I’ll end up with a shelf full of MHA figures without going bankrupt with Revoltech or Figma prices, so I’m all for it. The second wave of those 5” figures will have Todoroki, Iida and the villain Stain.
Here’s wave 1!
And remember, guys… Go beyond…
PLUUUS ULTRAAAAA!
More news at 11:00… PLUS ULTRAAAAA!
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REVIEW: THE OG ACTION FIGURE - THE WOODEN MANNEQUIN!
This week, we’re having a look at the origina action figure, the one that (probably) started it all, the wooden freaking mannequin!
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THE OG ACTION FIGURE - THE WOODEN MANNEQUIN!
It’s Wednesday, you know what that means… ToyFarce reviews!
This week, we’re having a look at the origina action figure, the one that (probably) started it all, the wooden freaking mannequin! According to wikipedia, the first mannequins (life size ones, 1:1) date all the way back to 1350 BC. There is no exact time for when the first 1:6 versions started to be used (some say 1850, others say before), so it is safe to say that those mannequins were the first original action figures, complete with articulations and all!
I found this one in IKEA (the land of the Detolf), where the store actually had a few of those displayed inside our coveted glass cabinets… THEY’RE ONTO US, GUYS!
IKEA’s “Gestalta”, with a very sober tube packaging.
What, no accessories?? Bruh!
The Wooden Mannequin has decent articulations, with ball joints pretty much every where. Today’s reviewers would crap on it due to the lack of double elbows, double knees, thigh swivels, ankle pivot,…
“Without me, there would no G.I. Joe, no TMNT, no action figures”
A TRUE INSPIRATION FOR ALL OUR FAVORITE BRANDS
The questionnable likeness, which inspired Bandai and SH Figuarts as they are still using it to this day
The very visible ball joints, that McFarlane Toys still loves to use
*Those* knee articulations, that NECA offered us quite recently with the ‘90 April figure
The beloved “ab crunch” that collectors seem to be very fond of, since removing it from the Kickstarter Spawn made everybody very sad and angry. (Pictured on Jazware’s Jungle Boy figure)
The Wooden Mannequin even comes with a stand, just like the Hot Toys figures! That’s how you know it’s premium: It has a stand.
The stand looks like one of those amazing flight stands that would make @796studios jealous! #crease
“WAIT A MINUTE… WHAT KIND OF CONTENT IS THAT? WHAT IS THAT CRAP?”
“SERIOUSLY, THIS IS FREAKING LAZY, WHAT THE…”
*THWACK!*
“This review is over.”
More news at 11:00… because the OG action figure said so!
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REVIEW: NECA’S THE BOYS HOMELANDER AND STARLIGHT
This week, we’re checking out the Homelander and Starlight figures from the awesome TV series “The Boys” by NECA.
TOYFARCE REVIEWS:
NECA’S THE BOYS HOMELANDER AND STARLIGHT
It’s Wednesday, you know what that means… ToyFarce reviews!
This week, we’re checking out the Homelander and Starlight figures from the awesome TV series “The Boys” by NECA. NECA announced those earlier this year, as part of a Father’s Day exclusives deal with Walmart or Target, but the exclusivity was only temporary, and they were finally in stock at other retailers (BigBadToyStore, Entertainment Earth, …).
Usual nice looking NECA boxes
First off, Homelander, or “What if Superman was an asshole”. Homelander comes with 3 headsculpts (smirk, angry and “oh my god my eyes are gone” for the eye blast effect), 2 extra closed-fist hands and the eye blast effect. The smirk headsculpt looks a bit cartoony, but the angry one is spot on. His legs also look like they’re a bit shorter than they should be, or maybe he’s just all trunk. A glass of milk accessory is also clearly missing!
Box window
Back
“I am the Homeander…”
“… and I can do whatever the fuck I want”
The texture details on the suit are nice
“You see, companies, they come and go, but talent… talent is forever.”
EYE BLAST EFFECT!
That scene when he’s just shooting in the crowd…
“What?”
“MY EYES!”
Starlight comes with fewer accessories, an extra headsculpt and extra hands/armbands. A light effect would have been great, especially since some of the promo pics let us to believe that there would be some.
Box window
Back
The costume and cape have great details too
Mine had one slighlty crappy paint app on one of the eyes, which makes her look like she’s had a few drinks…
…but luckily, we don’t see it much from far!
“I’m supposed to be this hero, idol symbol, but I don’t know what the hell I’m doing.”
On the other hand, the other headsculpt is perfect.
“Since when did “hopeful” and “naive” become the same thing?”
“We’re all alone. That’s the truth”
Great figures from NECA. I can’t wait to add the rest of the Seven to the team, and hopefully get the Boys as well. So far, NECA has announced only Black Noir and A-Train during their Comic Con panel.
Two of the Seven
More news at 11:00… Got any milk?
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REVIEW: JAZWARES’ UNRIVALED SERIES 5 + HIKARU SHIDA FROM SERIES 6
This week, we’re having a look at the AEW Unrivaled series 5 by Jazwares (minus Jon Moxley) + Hikaru Shida from series 6!
TOYFARCE REVIEWS:
JAZWARES’ UNRIVALED SERIES 5 + HIKARU SHIDA FROM SERIES 6
It’s Wednesday, you know what that means… ToyFarce reviews!
This week, we’re having a look at the AEW Unrivaled series 5 by Jazwares (minus Jon Moxley) + Hikaru Shida from series 6! I didn’t pick the Moxley from series 5 because I already own the one from series 2, and I didn’t pick the newer Jericho, Penta, Fenix and MJF from series 6 because…well, I do not have much space left, so i’ll start to pick and choose and only get new characters that I like (Sorry, Hager).
Series 5 (minus Moxley:) Jurassic Express (Luchasaurus and Jungle Boy), Hangman Adam Page with updated outfit, and SCU’s Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky.
Hikaru Shida from Series 6
First off, the newer Hangman figure, with updated outfit (pants instead of trunks), and a scarf over his mouth. He comes with an extra pointing hand (for the Hangman pose) and a jug and a glass, since he is an alcoholic. Yay!
“COWBOY SHIT! COWBOY SHIT!”
The details on the new outfit are great.
“Just, one second…”
“Oh come on… no more booze??”
Comparison between Hangman from series 5 with Hangman from series 2 (aka “Big feet Adam Page”)
SCU’s Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky come with very nice SCU jackets (even if i’m not a huge fan of those big rubbery jackets where you can’t move the arms at all). The details on them are pretty nice, with their catchphrase printed on Kaz’s back. The jackets are a bit of a pain in the @$$ (wow, such censor!) to remove and put back on, as you need to literally behead Scorpio Sky to remove his. They also come with the AEW Tag Team Champion belts. Unfortunately, they have broken up since… Too bad we didn’t get a SCU Christopher Daniels to go with them. RIP SCU :(
“THIS… IS THE WORST REVIEW…”
“…I’VE EVER BEEN IN!”
“SCU! SCU! SCU!”
The inaugural AEW Tag Team Champions
Jurassic Express seems to be the most toyetic ones from that wave. Those guys not only look great in real life, but their action figures are incredible. Luchasaurus and Jungle Boy both come with an extra set of hands. The fact that we can put them in their signature entrance pose (Jungle Boy on Luchasaurus’ shoulders) is freaking amazing and I’m sure I am far from being the only one who will display them like that. They’re easily the highlights of that already very good wave for me.
*ROAAAAAAAAAR!!!!*
“I am a dinosaur, and I have a master’s degree in Medieval history!”
“Here is Jungle Jack / Jungle Boy Jack / Jungle Jack Perry” (Jim Ross mispronouncing his name every week has to be a meme at this point)
“Luchasaurus, you fossil! - Hey! Don’t call me the F-word!”
Series 6 Hikaru Shida is a great first figure too. Articulation and likeness are very good. The outfit looks great. She comes with the Women’s champion belt, but unfortunately, no kendo stick. It is nice to get a few of the female wrestlers from the roster, with Britt Baker also already released in the first Unmatched wave.
“From Kanagawa, Japan…”
“HIKARUUUUUUUU SHIIIIIIIIIDAAAAAAAA!”
Shida always has some great outfits, some were based on Final Fantasy characters, but I imagine it will be tricky to get those in figure form, because of copyrights and all.
And now, time for fun pictures!
The feud between Kenny Omega and Hangman Adam Page may be on hiatus, but we cannot wait to see more!
The tag was made by the members of SCU!
Setting him up for the…
SCU LATER!
On the heels of last week’s match on Rampage… the Lucha Brothers vs Jurassic Express was an insane match.
Hurricanrana from the top rope towards the outside of the ring!!
Hikaru Shida going for the…
TAMASHII NO THREE COUNT!!! THREE COUNT!!!
Series 5 + 6
The dastardly members of the Elite have all the gold! “The Elite! The! The! Elite!”
With 2 shows on TNT every week (Dynamite on wednesdays and Rampage on fridays), make sure to catch all the AEW superstars on your TV!
More news at 11:00… Light the fuse, bring the boom, DYNAMITE!
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REVIEW: HASBRO’S MARVEL LEGENDS RETRO COLLECTION DR. DOOM!
Last week, the Marvel Legends team announced a new Retro Fantastic Four wave, so I figured it was time to review that Dr. Doom!
TOYFARCE REVIEWS:
HASBRO’S MARVEL LEGENDS RETRO COLLECTION DR. DOOM!
It’s Wednesday, you know what that means… ToyFarce reviews!
CALL FOR FOUR! FANTASTIC FOUR!
Last week, the Marvel Legends team announced a new Retro Fantastic Four wave, so I figured it was time to maybe open that figure, which had been on my “pile of depression” since the beginning of the year. I never really planned to keep it MOC, but the nostalgia value of that packaging made me keep it mint for a while, to appreciate and enjoy it. I actually had the ToyBiz version from 1994 when I was a kid, so it definitely brought up some nostalgia (even though the old one had a really crappy cape and ‘arm elongating action’).
It comes in a sleeve! So fancy!
Nostalgia packaging goodness!
Back of nostalgia packaging goodness!
Ok… Time to open it… *inhales deeply*…
Bask in the glory that is Doom, the ruler of Latveria!
That Retro collection Dr. Doom is a beautiful figure. It mostly re-uses the sculpts from a previous Doom, but with the same color scheme as the old ToyBiz figure from the 90’s. Great articulations, there’s even slits in the tunic’s “skirt”, which allow him to do the split. My only nit pick is with the ankle articulations, mine are a bit stiff and I can’t really place the feet at a correct angle, because it would be between 2 hinges to have him stand up correctly. Also, it seems the piece holding the foot is a bit small, so moving the feet back and forth too much feels like it’s going to break.
The textures on the tunic are insane!
The sculpts on the armors, with all the hinges and bolts look amazing too.
I am Victor Von Doom!
The headsculpt looks great, even if crooked inside the hood (common issue, it seems). There is a soft goods collar piece.
Classic Marvel Legends pose!
Accessories include extra hands, 2 books about the magic and dark arts (I assume), a ultimate nullifier, green magic effects, and jet fire effects.
So this is how I can set my hands on fire? Fascinating…
HEY! DR. DOOM! HEY!
WHAT ARE YOU READING? TELL ME!
UUURRGH…
A book about how to strangle people from afar.
An Ultimate Nullifier! This will come in handy against Galactus… Soon…
Dr. Doom’s gun was in his holster in the packaging, so I assumed it was just sculpted on it. Turns out it’s an actual gun that can be removed!
STOP! Or Dr. Doom will shoot!
UNLIMITED POWER!
You can also turn your Dr. Doom into a Doombot by cleverly removing his cape!
I must go, my planet needs me.
I’M NO LONGER THE HOOD! I AM NOW THE CAPE! - *sigh*
ALL HAIL DR. HOOD!
DOOM!
Trying to recreate that epic panel from the comic book, ToyFarce style…
NAILED IT!
More news at 11:00… FOOL! Doctor Doom toots as he pleases!
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