A: Actually having space to display them! 🙂
A few months ago I wrote about having to dismantle my “toy room” because we had decided to put in new carpet, and then about getting to put together a new and improved display. This past weekend, I put the finishing touches on some upgrades.
Continue reading “Q: What’s Better Than Storing Your Action Figures in Big Plastic Tubs? v2”
And stay tuned, Buzzy Fret is going to have his review of Wave 12 right here on AFP pretty soon too. – Ron
Wha’?! Oh yeah, Wave 12!
That’s right true believers, with hardly a chance to catch our breath from Wave 11, DC Universe Classics Wave 12 has come crashing down on us like a big ole Action Figure Tsunami! And what an interesting Wave it is. This is the first DCUC Wave sporting the new 75th Anniversary packaging and Collector Pins and the last (for only a little while I hope) to have a Fourth World character in the line-up. Whatever your feelings about DCUC 12, it is packed with character(s).
Continue reading “DC Universe Classics Wave 12 – The Pros and Cons”
The Fwoosh staff reviews are always fun. Here’s my take on Eclipso (VeeBee kindly supplied the pics, since I was away covering Toy Fair), and be sure to check out the rest of the gang’s take on DC Universe Classics Wave 12. And stay tuned, Buzzy Fret is going to have his review of Wave 12 right here on AFP pretty soon too.
Eclipso
When Mattel first released press shots of Eclipso, I had a pretty strong reaction – I didn’t like his head sculpt. My first impressions were that his grin was just too big. Now that I have the actual figure in my hands, I’ve dialed back the dislike most of the way – it helps to see it from multiple angles, and I can buy that there’s a physical manifestation (aside from the eclipsed coloring) of the evil within him.
This is the Bruce Gordon version of Eclipso – and while DCUC has offered a pretty good mix of classic and modern renditions of characters, I think most people wanted Gordon over the modern incarnations of Alex Montez or Jean Loring. The costume is recreated faithfully, although some might prefer the coloring of his collar and leggings to match his boots, gloves, and elfin cap. I’ve seen it depicted both ways, so I guess Mattel opted for variation in the colors to make it more visually interesting.
If I could make some changes (other than the size of the grin), I’d change his hands. The black diamond in his left hand comes off a little soft, so I would have opted to make it a little bigger so that I could get some crisp facets there. I’d also like the gem to be just a little bit more translucent. And, his right hand? It needs a fist, because as Jersey Shore has taught us, nothing is quite as menacing as a fist pump.
via Fwoosh Staff Review – DC Universe Classics Series 12 | TheFwoosh.com.
Since I made a new Batman, could a new Robin be far behind?
When the DCUC Wave 3 Robin came out I was a little disappointed in it. The Mattel version has a great sculpt and good articulation but (IMO) it’s just too dang short for this version of Tim Drake. So a little over a year ago I made a custom Robin that was taller. After posting in my gallery on Fwoosh, it was snapped up by a BIG DCUC fan. Then I made 2 more for a couple people who also thought the DCUC Robin wasn’t right either. When it was all said and done, I still didn’t have a taller Robin on my shelf.
One of my earlier custom Robins made with a DCUC Sinestro body, biceps, upper legs, Robin head, forearms, lower legs, belt and cape.
Continue reading “DC Universe Classics Custom Freddie Williams II-Styled Robin by Buzzy Fret”
I think this is the first DC Direct solicitation I’ve seen in a while that doesn’t include at least one item from Blackest Night. No, the Sinestro Corps Lantern, while very cool, doesn’t count. I think it’s a brief respite, though, as I understand more Blackest Night figures are on their way.
DC Direct items solicited this month are due to arrive in October.
DC CHRONICLES: THE SANDMAN STATUE
DC CHRONICLES: DEATH STATUE
SCULPTED BY MICHAEL LOCASCIO
The Sandman and his older sister, Death, are the next in the popular DC Chronicles statue line, celebrating the legacy of Vertigo!
As two of the seven siblings from The Endless, The Sandman and Death have epitomized the very essence of the Vertigo line: smart, serious and edgy. Written by New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman, The Sandman saga opened new horizons for comics and graphic novels.
The DC Chronicles statue line has a consistent base, and the retro-style logo on the base further gives the piece a sense of the period from which it originated.
These limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statues measure approximately 7.75” high x 5” wide x 3.5” deep for The Sandman and 7.5” high x 5” wide x 3.5” deep for Death and each is packaged in a 4-color box with a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity.
Limited Editions.
Manufactured to order.
Sold separately.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 20, 2010 * Statues * $99.99 US The Sandman • $99.99 US Death
