tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59703654230073037612024-03-11T22:31:11.394+10:30Kool KollectiblesA place to chew the fat on all things Kool and Kollectible!!Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.comBlogger450125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-28972718792570990172024-01-21T13:00:00.004+10:302024-01-21T13:03:22.324+10:30Super7 Silverhawks<p>It seemed like ages waiting for Super7 to release the Silverhawks figures. Each Super7 release always appears to be accompanied by controversy either in changed sculpt, changed paint, or both. The release of the main cast of the Silverhawks team was no different, but overall I'm pretty happy to finally have them in the 80s cartoon collection.</p><p>Click the link below to watch my review over on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel! See below for more pics.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_LXQU9aW7WY?si=R_TqhdDsVek04R-z" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p><br /></p><p>Super7 aways does a great job for collector packaging, but all of that ends up in the recycling for me. Each figure comes with a pretty good assortment of accessories, including swap out arms/wings, head sculpts, hands, weapons, and companion birds.</p><p>Sculpting and paint application overall is pretty good too. The body paint is not the chromed look that many would like, but I don't mind the more matte finish with that slight pearlescence. It matches more of the cartoon look from their other figures in my collection, so that's fine by me.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgFGUitvX0YIZnOic-7Ayxka7mVW1LvczINHMXzV6p4IQI9z99UlNyX4e2_7VeBwli3mF05HtR2qhyphenhyphentif92tjegvZZrwKnN7vH8vHV9_wQHHgDCQG5Ogx4w5JBqjUgU-oZzlTlXxA2ztjVb_FcfbXjeFt5sy-xfMJ14ay9iJeMzQ7ExvbkAdtT7f2eh9P9/s3888/IMG_3856.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgFGUitvX0YIZnOic-7Ayxka7mVW1LvczINHMXzV6p4IQI9z99UlNyX4e2_7VeBwli3mF05HtR2qhyphenhyphentif92tjegvZZrwKnN7vH8vHV9_wQHHgDCQG5Ogx4w5JBqjUgU-oZzlTlXxA2ztjVb_FcfbXjeFt5sy-xfMJ14ay9iJeMzQ7ExvbkAdtT7f2eh9P9/w320-h320/IMG_3856.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvwMgav7SGOuvOyhllKmRVzOcjp3EnNX3l3R0jEj39eUu5GKF-nOZWrIrvcL2xqzwPk8WQ0lJ0yPktSLg8A2f9cCr3taKUu8akWKeqiEBx39X2OKEHEGJ9suB0vRQsBVVh9p13rq5QoKinZazegf6huixnsW3cpTByOQhc7hnrdLg30fT6HXytGS7BpqLj/s3888/IMG_3857.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvwMgav7SGOuvOyhllKmRVzOcjp3EnNX3l3R0jEj39eUu5GKF-nOZWrIrvcL2xqzwPk8WQ0lJ0yPktSLg8A2f9cCr3taKUu8akWKeqiEBx39X2OKEHEGJ9suB0vRQsBVVh9p13rq5QoKinZazegf6huixnsW3cpTByOQhc7hnrdLg30fT6HXytGS7BpqLj/w320-h320/IMG_3857.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><p style="text-align: left;">Bluegrass for me has the best accessories, with the guitar pieces. The smirk and wink on the head sculpt also gives his character some personality in the display. Steelwill looks pretty good, but I would definitely prefer if he was slightly larger in scale. The sculpt has the bulk, but overall size seems smaller than Quicksilver.</p><p style="text-align: left;">That might be mostly cartoon accurate, but the sculpts I think would just look better in proportion to each other if he was either bigger, or Quicksilver slightly smaller. Either way, they still look great as a team.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzHr0bOwJKA2V9WojVyBhtJctzs-GXKrR0n9O3ZvcjMlA81E8zCF_I7DnLwWiz_-ojXiydJEYON7ZPdhCgbRcrpkUsZ2TacZoti6bLYuayzYP0NWlORHr7whftl8emsoG8NL7SfZS3Z6ndLTYoTStmqB4BAPhoISpZldz2UlbhPaXNeFF8KKKL1RjEOTrZ/s3888/IMG_3861.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzHr0bOwJKA2V9WojVyBhtJctzs-GXKrR0n9O3ZvcjMlA81E8zCF_I7DnLwWiz_-ojXiydJEYON7ZPdhCgbRcrpkUsZ2TacZoti6bLYuayzYP0NWlORHr7whftl8emsoG8NL7SfZS3Z6ndLTYoTStmqB4BAPhoISpZldz2UlbhPaXNeFF8KKKL1RjEOTrZ/w320-h320/IMG_3861.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiFqHg9CPJK450Li5vU0VhBsYTGK5UfJLuG4CGQ8ggZHYnnCb5dBoQHQKNO7mNJ8CVMd8TRyw0lmXzBHHzujv5XtqeK6kbTV_q690evXfpaxUUEQdwB6hmy4a7T2BK8xs1Gr5bo_Db_ZvgUoLqzjNVHlkDbjAbqQwCSs8gMCFNjYMcJ-0tmq9zTC5hgKBJ/s3888/IMG_3863.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiFqHg9CPJK450Li5vU0VhBsYTGK5UfJLuG4CGQ8ggZHYnnCb5dBoQHQKNO7mNJ8CVMd8TRyw0lmXzBHHzujv5XtqeK6kbTV_q690evXfpaxUUEQdwB6hmy4a7T2BK8xs1Gr5bo_Db_ZvgUoLqzjNVHlkDbjAbqQwCSs8gMCFNjYMcJ-0tmq9zTC5hgKBJ/w320-h320/IMG_3863.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><p style="text-align: left;">I also got Mon-Star in his transformed, larger form. As you can see below, he is a pretty massive figure, which scales nicely. Articulation is pretty limited at that size, but overall I think articulation is not great on any of the figures. Steelheart in particular limited around the torso and waist, so she's pretty much a standup statue.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKy_GuwZ5_Ks-eCX6LcCp2GwRwE-dB9-y7zdio5wm3NDFoC12IhJFoN8lYf39hle3PxfK4pVyWzkyrvOirYq9gFh_5YakEp3OOFvjbJm400s78Ye3jVCB1YwEFTfOVy0OBIkY2ArPbGBNywkvZmXHPvbxSyb4I0ZN38yT3LdGgs7N9Y7oumasdxmfVdkba/s5184/IMG_3874.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKy_GuwZ5_Ks-eCX6LcCp2GwRwE-dB9-y7zdio5wm3NDFoC12IhJFoN8lYf39hle3PxfK4pVyWzkyrvOirYq9gFh_5YakEp3OOFvjbJm400s78Ye3jVCB1YwEFTfOVy0OBIkY2ArPbGBNywkvZmXHPvbxSyb4I0ZN38yT3LdGgs7N9Y7oumasdxmfVdkba/w640-h480/IMG_3874.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Took me ages to manage to get Tally-Hawk perching nicely on Quicksilver's arm. I had to use the right arm because the left was just too loose and could not hold out horizontally with the bird on top. Now I just need a Copper Kidd to finish out the team.</p><p style="text-align: left;">As I said, overall I think these look pretty damn good on the shelf with other 80s cartoon characters. They're not the greatest figures in this scale, but definitely a nice bit of nostalgia for those that grew up watching the old show.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3wj0IePgCcUH1f83y4Pcr1VRFK71PJ3Txs7MtIlQlM4qmnNgTfneIz5aUkP4RBVaylkQmy_jezjriHwUKlhoOfDSIj56DzoX8ccMqWx8QHtoJyPCl9Bdq13Oz8XaDEINe6-x4Nx1pTVd1-kIjxy6BBOdPxXZcj3QlFjSvy73MhABNhLQye2KpNkPSfJkj/s4000/20231125_153451.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3wj0IePgCcUH1f83y4Pcr1VRFK71PJ3Txs7MtIlQlM4qmnNgTfneIz5aUkP4RBVaylkQmy_jezjriHwUKlhoOfDSIj56DzoX8ccMqWx8QHtoJyPCl9Bdq13Oz8XaDEINe6-x4Nx1pTVd1-kIjxy6BBOdPxXZcj3QlFjSvy73MhABNhLQye2KpNkPSfJkj/w640-h480/20231125_153451.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: right;"></p><p><br /></p>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-3812578387080785982024-01-17T23:42:00.006+10:302024-01-17T23:42:59.198+10:30Figma Table Museum SP-151 The Birth of Venus<p style="text-align: left;">This Table Museum series of figures is just so interesting and different, that I can't resist buying more! This release from back in 2023 was my latest addition to the series. I'm not just waiting on the Mona Lisa to release later this year!</p><p style="text-align: left;">Click through the link below to watch my full review over on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel. Hope you can subscribe to stay tuned for more reviews in this series! Scroll down further for a few more pics showing how you can also have fun with these figures!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3yZ9mlJ7XwA?si=LtQNCzFO0TZZQDuy" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Great looking standalone display piece!</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQy9ReZ0nKnZJrOg7NrljMF4XXSpPDCI31wV5cySueVhhaaKa8PknKCzkpiYx2DHMEfv565UVvBhl1lB2dD22vjbpPBNTtKc0ZFMnsTrJQbwQwv6GUt4hkQuvgTi3tP_D0RkDfMgUA6GBl3s4zL6uLH4TiR4Ecl4NOqdzjC05jaz2mNglw8vJFCAv3cIHr/s5184/IMG_3869.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2912" data-original-width="5184" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQy9ReZ0nKnZJrOg7NrljMF4XXSpPDCI31wV5cySueVhhaaKa8PknKCzkpiYx2DHMEfv565UVvBhl1lB2dD22vjbpPBNTtKc0ZFMnsTrJQbwQwv6GUt4hkQuvgTi3tP_D0RkDfMgUA6GBl3s4zL6uLH4TiR4Ecl4NOqdzjC05jaz2mNglw8vJFCAv3cIHr/w640-h360/IMG_3869.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Looks great with the others in their classic forms too!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA7kiWHjkn04AfM4xMSwGva1GRkwbX8RXIZQGGz8Hf4r8g-ZF7QPqeKc34UEz9pLaKMaWFsd6xaiP5yMskc32JWKk7eGS2GEFswTNHusCyvYVnPPLSWDSriTzjg9B8uLcIn8rZfJIOux4ZHcFS2YS7N-vEsOl2_QD77d08kaH6R1qJvqkhN_nYRJU08woB/s5184/IMG_3870.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2912" data-original-width="5184" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA7kiWHjkn04AfM4xMSwGva1GRkwbX8RXIZQGGz8Hf4r8g-ZF7QPqeKc34UEz9pLaKMaWFsd6xaiP5yMskc32JWKk7eGS2GEFswTNHusCyvYVnPPLSWDSriTzjg9B8uLcIn8rZfJIOux4ZHcFS2YS7N-vEsOl2_QD77d08kaH6R1qJvqkhN_nYRJU08woB/w640-h360/IMG_3870.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Tut trying to give David a scare! 😂</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXkMFbN40YHkv4BdORaHshq3SznhGdCUHfQ5T3ntDWyxNob48oH_knu4apq_wNV4G3tnj_X_4yx04Q5h6uRv1CQXMjC0FDoo3UyK3YtHv6DrjW03zBy6UzkoZhoiaZlrIJL9B3s4DLUx4GtBHhNWNBEM44i-0o830ETLelw5D5ShJoqg-e7Njl9E6gs9Ll/s5184/IMG_3872.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2912" data-original-width="5184" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXkMFbN40YHkv4BdORaHshq3SznhGdCUHfQ5T3ntDWyxNob48oH_knu4apq_wNV4G3tnj_X_4yx04Q5h6uRv1CQXMjC0FDoo3UyK3YtHv6DrjW03zBy6UzkoZhoiaZlrIJL9B3s4DLUx4GtBHhNWNBEM44i-0o830ETLelw5D5ShJoqg-e7Njl9E6gs9Ll/w640-h360/IMG_3872.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-9477506087274332392023-11-24T17:40:00.003+10:302023-11-24T17:40:35.302+10:30Storm Collectibles Gatchaman Ken (Battle of the Planets)<p>The only figures I have from Storm Collectibles are those from their Ultra Street Fighter 2 series. But being a lover of 80s cartoons as well as Street Fighter, I couldn't resist when they announced their were doing figures from Gatchaman, also known as Battle of the Planets outside of Japan. </p><p>It was a bit of a wait, but the final result was pretty nice! Click the link below to watch my video review over on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X56Ga6O7arQ?si=RTNh0m-YvBR9oFgX" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p>As always, Storm have included quite a few accessories with this release. The various cape options are decent, but I would have preferred a single wired fabric cape to be honest. The paint work is nice, but the red on the inside the cape rubs off excessively onto the shoulders and arms of the figure itself.</p><p>Luckily I was able to gently rub off the red marks on the figure without damaging the white paint. But it's a major problem when you can't even pose the figure without getting marks all over it. I understand that they wanted to give collectors the ability to replicate some of the iconic poses from the cartoon, but I think it could've been achieved just as well with a wired, fabric cape.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ3mq6DyTL7Z5PBq6O7adATYwLZhYUoJG2kdWymMg5dCCRGgoiFj1um40H-CBL2obdXJgc_kFw-S_ARPIgZ6ib_thCDoNw9uulV2-o0QsNEltdMQiuXXFcyo3YLCkOu0294Wt-k_aGeXHNLXNFPcez5Zbyv_IrnTaM4muiQwXSRgH8sCftMar8P1ulfCve/s5065/IMG_3833b.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3225" data-original-width="5065" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ3mq6DyTL7Z5PBq6O7adATYwLZhYUoJG2kdWymMg5dCCRGgoiFj1um40H-CBL2obdXJgc_kFw-S_ARPIgZ6ib_thCDoNw9uulV2-o0QsNEltdMQiuXXFcyo3YLCkOu0294Wt-k_aGeXHNLXNFPcez5Zbyv_IrnTaM4muiQwXSRgH8sCftMar8P1ulfCve/w640-h408/IMG_3833b.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p>The larger capes are also far too heavy, and ride up on the neck, which causes the cape to hang in strange ways. I think they are good for the quick photo opportunity, but the default static cape is perhaps best for display in your cabinet. It looks nice too, but hides a lot of the figure's body. Again, a fabric cape would've allowed collectors to pose the cape in their own way, in a dynamic form such as flowing in the wind, without having to go over the top with an action pose on the figure.</p><p>The head sculpts are OK, with decent lining and minimal paint bleed. The details on the helmet could've been a little sharper, but I like the way they've designed it. The visor can be removed, but it should stay on for cartoon accuracy I think. The stoic head sculpt is the one I'll be going with, although the snarling face is decent for the action poses with the larger capes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVueR5Zz9aQrPiUAWWOVeb7PQG0SuX6tKShys_4S0y1GCK4uiiWBkVTyVOr2YaH8gtTYkS_nxkV1EgxTOs7WZsPT6WNX0-scY2OdVT7pbpwFe3eZcOe9z2-lBvfCqZaj85VaWAe4OGF24TASeFKxQej9d5euSzX2Go820fJH3jO_TD_B6kmUdkviM3Xwru/s4929/IMG_3837b.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3513" data-original-width="4929" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVueR5Zz9aQrPiUAWWOVeb7PQG0SuX6tKShys_4S0y1GCK4uiiWBkVTyVOr2YaH8gtTYkS_nxkV1EgxTOs7WZsPT6WNX0-scY2OdVT7pbpwFe3eZcOe9z2-lBvfCqZaj85VaWAe4OGF24TASeFKxQej9d5euSzX2Go820fJH3jO_TD_B6kmUdkviM3Xwru/w640-h456/IMG_3837b.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The range of hands give all the right posing options, and the little batarang is nicely done too. It fits in the belt nicely. The belt is on a flouting crotch piece that does get caught in the hip area, so you may need a little tool to pry it back out when the hips catch them. Aside from that, the articulation and range of motion of the figure itself is the usual high quality from Storm.</p><p style="text-align: left;">I heard that some collectors thought the figure was too thin, but I think the proportions are great. It really does remind me of the cartoon style, although the head sculpt likeness could be better. If you've had other Storm figures, I think you'll be very familiar with how the body moves and all the joints.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt1Wz9IsmOx7jZuUWaU33SL8ExDHKwBFp7XHDEpLmKS6fWEazTNcjm7YoSKJ72sLwfftt7la-_1JHNasnx8Mg2BBDUyopxP-gbp4-QT9DuwvxibMHcGoUixBQMHDNubQxKHdMCKUnUxPQg8PBNDGhkS1KDCfejHfkISKJD5-jWhe0UuP3Fpqy0Sx2vT7Gt/s5184/IMG_3845.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2912" data-original-width="5184" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt1Wz9IsmOx7jZuUWaU33SL8ExDHKwBFp7XHDEpLmKS6fWEazTNcjm7YoSKJ72sLwfftt7la-_1JHNasnx8Mg2BBDUyopxP-gbp4-QT9DuwvxibMHcGoUixBQMHDNubQxKHdMCKUnUxPQg8PBNDGhkS1KDCfejHfkISKJD5-jWhe0UuP3Fpqy0Sx2vT7Gt/w640-h362/IMG_3845.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The only other Gatchaman figures I have are the older figures from Sentinel. They never completed the team, and so I am really hoping that Storm do us collectors right by releasing the rest of the team. I believe they have teased Jun the Swan (aka Princess), but there has been no formal preorder release.</p><p style="text-align: left;">At this rate, it'll be years before they get anywhere near completing the team, which is a real shame. In the end, I am glad to have another 80s cartoon character in the collection, so I'll just keep on hoping and wishing the others will come.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgEVjOIFZJ4mboFHHAQGeZbmoirHQ80zvQXPhC3gK6-IGTAv3jTVSVo6TdjW-pHLBRE8W_mkxYAxBUwfcB6CcjcH2HjL8it1aeVln-stIJ6RSvqL-Dj8H0wlSGyBFTBlCLoz1CvDrhuEojBjWKGiA9_99BVqjxaO5SYBYHZTzZqOaB3apNBz3uni5NSotd/s5184/IMG_3847.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2912" data-original-width="5184" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgEVjOIFZJ4mboFHHAQGeZbmoirHQ80zvQXPhC3gK6-IGTAv3jTVSVo6TdjW-pHLBRE8W_mkxYAxBUwfcB6CcjcH2HjL8it1aeVln-stIJ6RSvqL-Dj8H0wlSGyBFTBlCLoz1CvDrhuEojBjWKGiA9_99BVqjxaO5SYBYHZTzZqOaB3apNBz3uni5NSotd/w640-h360/IMG_3847.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhebotR7W-hwRpNGMAzSCc7kx0l3NcYhIH2lRXpOyXbfkazCqcdKx66q5oRWlwhNVreLgnKNsjhrBMOsWgefxhkcIzKR3rfizT_Oc4Mfc7RCWx9mjFl8wFD8aRNWAAyMAheT4WqAJ6r2ozbLWnEzrROmG-vGeeJYE4LOniY2DA77Tsscg8thZDL4HSzUF0h/s5184/IMG_3850.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2912" data-original-width="5184" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhebotR7W-hwRpNGMAzSCc7kx0l3NcYhIH2lRXpOyXbfkazCqcdKx66q5oRWlwhNVreLgnKNsjhrBMOsWgefxhkcIzKR3rfizT_Oc4Mfc7RCWx9mjFl8wFD8aRNWAAyMAheT4WqAJ6r2ozbLWnEzrROmG-vGeeJYE4LOniY2DA77Tsscg8thZDL4HSzUF0h/w640-h360/IMG_3850.JPG" width="640" /></a></p>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-60613123094592734632023-10-23T20:36:00.001+10:302023-10-23T20:36:21.247+10:30Bandai Star Wars Movie Realization Daimyo Boba Fett<p>Bandai continue to frustrate collectors with the ongoing repaints and retools in the Star Wars Movie Realization series. This Daimyo version of Boba Fett is no different, but I couldn't resist getting this since I'm such a sucker for repaints and trying to get every main figure in this series.</p><p>Click through below to watch my full video review over on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/n6-kmSEhRJY?si=SmkXhoKh7QhhN2Af" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p>Box and packaging are pretty much stock standard as with previous figures, so collectors know what they're going to get. Accessories are mostly rehashes from the previous figures, but at least they have the new Tuskan Raider gaffi stick and swap out gauntlet weapons.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljNgekKEPGMtOF-GKEfaWWZbVJ3jd6XW7amvVkRivcR420QOEyrsUi5q1CEcX1zft_LmTUPGm_Bh1VFqPkGOEcF9j-mdXoBVvuFZ6yaTMOnNyOVFC0QsmCuG9Oi4iIWVq-OYF0xLBu2J37Dk_4qK17MRmPHqchmfHzanWg0NUkHMYt76qqxMz8JU9wmUp/s3888/IMG_3813.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljNgekKEPGMtOF-GKEfaWWZbVJ3jd6XW7amvVkRivcR420QOEyrsUi5q1CEcX1zft_LmTUPGm_Bh1VFqPkGOEcF9j-mdXoBVvuFZ6yaTMOnNyOVFC0QsmCuG9Oi4iIWVq-OYF0xLBu2J37Dk_4qK17MRmPHqchmfHzanWg0NUkHMYt76qqxMz8JU9wmUp/w640-h640/IMG_3813.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>The figure itself has a few points of difference in the armour, but obviously borrows a lot from the previous figures too. I do like the darker green paint on the armour, rather than the aqua green of the original. But in the end, it's really just another Boba figure, much like the various Mandalorian releases.</p><p>I find it difficult now to get excited about these figures, and probably won't be getting any more of the repaints. I really do wish they would at least release some new molds and characters in amongst the repaints. There were amazing prototypes displayed at past conventions, and concept art too, covering characters like Admiral Ackbar, Artoo, Gamorrean Guard, IG-88, and Yoda. It's extremely disappointing that they haven't released those from the original trilogy, but continue with Boba and Mandalorian repaints.</p><p>In the end, this might well be the last figure that I'll add to the Movie Realization series, unless Bandai really show something new.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2g4ViY6vv_1d_SOoadfBf5IoiK-uOq-xVQ_fe722rewBXgXgXMkbTlXIwrj8r0nX70ZrTeVG4giSuO0XbdGCUoIV7TYU08kS6lyFAQgGBJmZaqFGZME0ig-VPNCVDFnKqQCD8MV5M24jukohz6Lz08XuSTs78Q1Od__PLqpd9FlMGopRlWaTJb_sREPOf/s5184/IMG_3815.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2g4ViY6vv_1d_SOoadfBf5IoiK-uOq-xVQ_fe722rewBXgXgXMkbTlXIwrj8r0nX70ZrTeVG4giSuO0XbdGCUoIV7TYU08kS6lyFAQgGBJmZaqFGZME0ig-VPNCVDFnKqQCD8MV5M24jukohz6Lz08XuSTs78Q1Od__PLqpd9FlMGopRlWaTJb_sREPOf/w640-h480/IMG_3815.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-43467177954394280592023-04-30T22:31:00.000+09:302023-04-30T22:31:15.008+09:30Tweeterhead Masters of the Universe Mer-Man Exclusive<div style="text-align: left;">The Masters of the Universe 1/5th scale statue series from Sideshow and now Tweeterhead has been a fantastic series for fans. They have released some mature, detailed, and beautiful interpretations of the classic characters from the old 80s cartoon show.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This new Mer-Man from Tweeterhead is no exception, and is a gorgeous addition to the series. Click through below to watch my full review on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel! It would be great if you could give the video a like, and also subscribe to stay tuned for more video content!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RS2K4rykfWQ" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />The packaging follows similar styled art to previous releases, with a couple of nice shots on the front and back. The contents are fairly well protected within the foam and plastic wrap packaging. With this Exclusive version via Sideshow, the statue comes with the extra trident, which looks fantastic. Both the regular version and the Exclusive come with both head sculpts.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It seems this Mer-Man will be the last Exclusive in the series from Tweeterhead. Their upcoming Trap Jaw and Skeletor only have one version that includes all swap out parts. This is OK for me, as it's definitely cheaper to buy locally in Australia without needing to order an Exclusive version from overseas.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4WVp0FUawL1MjbtOFVuqBtdLBzzXoa3OYauHWtFzPRWXLofRguC1Q2MPicvLQGMkKUKq-QkKLq9fD8y2bD0IhUaKL7kKzyyUPUngVD3yIqULskjtvTCwh0izauH6Y8Vgt1OGtmEinY5P_08zxem_7J1Bk1mCauheQX0vY62PNLwnsiLS6qBHGWad-g/s2992/20230413_184714.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="2992" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4WVp0FUawL1MjbtOFVuqBtdLBzzXoa3OYauHWtFzPRWXLofRguC1Q2MPicvLQGMkKUKq-QkKLq9fD8y2bD0IhUaKL7kKzyyUPUngVD3yIqULskjtvTCwh0izauH6Y8Vgt1OGtmEinY5P_08zxem_7J1Bk1mCauheQX0vY62PNLwnsiLS6qBHGWad-g/w320-h320/20230413_184714.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_aS5W7p-8BvuULghQmeYdAta0dZ30bvAVnY8g7dhy4BygCRmh9p45E8iEcAzCOLwAxB0kEWByFYkCZoQs9XJv-9yZqB5ClKSvtBcHmKZgaL03AIadYGpPy0sJSSQ1QJ7Bt2SPCVXk501dGxFiTlZJmufs2_71uYZ2fJ8Tho3dsV99xdCvzF0jnTW2xw/s2992/20230413_184633.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="2992" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_aS5W7p-8BvuULghQmeYdAta0dZ30bvAVnY8g7dhy4BygCRmh9p45E8iEcAzCOLwAxB0kEWByFYkCZoQs9XJv-9yZqB5ClKSvtBcHmKZgaL03AIadYGpPy0sJSSQ1QJ7Bt2SPCVXk501dGxFiTlZJmufs2_71uYZ2fJ8Tho3dsV99xdCvzF0jnTW2xw/w320-h320/20230413_184633.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgish5cS2sYUtEmYOdLWapX4G6cA1KkBEQVhGMSTI8gHbhUf41JkE_ClHav5GyLbk4m4rDPbpvIARIKWdf0iwBInVKMBaUbAA1jF-hxIKjE3zYqXZZzfAuNCnV6ABzRpT55LrLimWpdRofeIBEoBklCGtDj6WxoEr-qxz4BQTt5ZQh7d3vpZNzAOJ39Og/s2992/20230413_185132.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="2992" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgish5cS2sYUtEmYOdLWapX4G6cA1KkBEQVhGMSTI8gHbhUf41JkE_ClHav5GyLbk4m4rDPbpvIARIKWdf0iwBInVKMBaUbAA1jF-hxIKjE3zYqXZZzfAuNCnV6ABzRpT55LrLimWpdRofeIBEoBklCGtDj6WxoEr-qxz4BQTt5ZQh7d3vpZNzAOJ39Og/w640-h640/20230413_185132.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once setup, this Mer-Man simply looks fantastic from every angle. The sculpted detail on this one is particularly great with all the horns and spikes across the yellow/orangey armour. The shading differences in the yellow, orange, and browns really bring out the sculpted detail, and makes the armour really pop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">From early photos, I was a little concerned that the base and the snake-like scales were too greyish, as opposed to the slight purple hue from the previous Skeletor and Evil-Lyn bases. But in person, the purplish hue does come through and is noticeable. I love the shiny hue of the acid-like fluid from which he's standing from, and the join that hides part of his left foot is nicely done.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It would've been even better if they had included some more gloss on the tentacle that also comes from the fluid. The finish is a bit too matte, and some extra gloss would give it a nice slimey appearance similar to what they did with the Teela statue. But overall I think the base is fantastic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF1NxT-1vSJdOQ7pST8cAO0Y4_efa1VKo2JLmBWmcS2x9jz8Chc5ZYbv13OVhADj2MK79fiYyn7ZKjYK_F-pLwpnM9M--zadymL6sygGI3HKmevVHKxKQt2YJabfTg9zMKdAuckz3ZVtuCctLmuPRbEit7QB69vXVVWUIhJrvmQCiYY7wWx3MY6LIPhA/s4000/20230413_194609.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF1NxT-1vSJdOQ7pST8cAO0Y4_efa1VKo2JLmBWmcS2x9jz8Chc5ZYbv13OVhADj2MK79fiYyn7ZKjYK_F-pLwpnM9M--zadymL6sygGI3HKmevVHKxKQt2YJabfTg9zMKdAuckz3ZVtuCctLmuPRbEit7QB69vXVVWUIhJrvmQCiYY7wWx3MY6LIPhA/w240-h320/20230413_194609.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7_0jT74Taqgx5Iq1tEUffBhvmjH8JbsV0r6WNKR_I2fegu1fX6OPKneeSUXYTfvL_4u64Ple75SABv2mwGlxy2BT-UUfBF9tLXSRKidklDnrlRUBl3XqQ6pA9AzvteT41lnh1Cb5gmgyv4389arP9mnbHeo3Gddgb6DpMLuZeb4pi-RgbvPQjtJBYWw/s4000/20230413_194627.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7_0jT74Taqgx5Iq1tEUffBhvmjH8JbsV0r6WNKR_I2fegu1fX6OPKneeSUXYTfvL_4u64Ple75SABv2mwGlxy2BT-UUfBF9tLXSRKidklDnrlRUBl3XqQ6pA9AzvteT41lnh1Cb5gmgyv4389arP9mnbHeo3Gddgb6DpMLuZeb4pi-RgbvPQjtJBYWw/w240-h320/20230413_194627.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div>The body itself has a great shade of green that not too cartoonish, but quite an attractive, realistic shade. There's enough black shading in all the right places to really bring out the scales and other detail in the skin sculpting too.<div><br /></div><div>It all comes together really nicely with the yellowish armour, and makes for a mature interpretation of the character that suits the aesthetic of the previous releases perfectly. I like the stance too, that conveys just enough action in a static piece to be visually appealing.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy_L9gushheynIJGQ1WYnKobE_gPc5gGmh7wgjWk_1eZLejWIubrZBW--dXXs6hf5w0G-a5EVLZZnNsF78OTTApblpf5mauGoQ0JhyCnVNrW3ohnXB7fagJ0d2lqfU1N9sy87kX1oQ6tRd0M4PL2fU6f2cZHrRqQOrRQxTTRzi7LrZFFBQ7awekDPjgQ/s4000/20230413_194639.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy_L9gushheynIJGQ1WYnKobE_gPc5gGmh7wgjWk_1eZLejWIubrZBW--dXXs6hf5w0G-a5EVLZZnNsF78OTTApblpf5mauGoQ0JhyCnVNrW3ohnXB7fagJ0d2lqfU1N9sy87kX1oQ6tRd0M4PL2fU6f2cZHrRqQOrRQxTTRzi7LrZFFBQ7awekDPjgQ/w240-h320/20230413_194639.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-F1iUTM8SWcMcTE2OzlFLkYVOpMktxDnpL_UWhUyvu4lWDLG4MOQ99bnxpx50ukBoXS2f8ltjxkwdDS3O10X2pAhyWc7jJIaayj7Fn4kB84zrO2VGhFA0x6U7d1cM9MfN4-kbrs9I8KmBYJMi1DzcoYixGxamSoAgK2W5JIUGK1bapYkrJb0pflMoQ/s4000/20230413_194703.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-F1iUTM8SWcMcTE2OzlFLkYVOpMktxDnpL_UWhUyvu4lWDLG4MOQ99bnxpx50ukBoXS2f8ltjxkwdDS3O10X2pAhyWc7jJIaayj7Fn4kB84zrO2VGhFA0x6U7d1cM9MfN4-kbrs9I8KmBYJMi1DzcoYixGxamSoAgK2W5JIUGK1bapYkrJb0pflMoQ/w240-h320/20230413_194703.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><br />It's great that the paint application and sculpting of the swap out head sculpts matches that of the body itself. One sculpt seems to be more an homage to the original 80s toy, with the ears more flared up vertically above the eyes. The other seems to be more an homage to the original 80s cartoon version, with the ears more flared horizontally out to the sides.</div><div><br /></div><div>I prefer the latter, since the horizontally flared sculpt has the illusion of being larger and seems to be more in proportion with the body, at least to my eyes. But both sculpts have some incredible detail in the eyes, ears, mouth and teeth, so either option looks pretty awesome.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2M78o2MRvdWd52qi6uRCRgROecYYRdZPK85vhd2KfYmZn1CXsurCM0TIPcVlPLCuVJrrA0EsLdsWb7HDBqb-mOkUimAWpr_W94480oYv_1qra0Gi_QjcXCDtMmBVdwacysbj9F4bZaBMN-TUiIpQm9ZYNShnUj69W-kOiY9BPG-6yMtnVefhA1L2Hw/s6000/Join2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2M78o2MRvdWd52qi6uRCRgROecYYRdZPK85vhd2KfYmZn1CXsurCM0TIPcVlPLCuVJrrA0EsLdsWb7HDBqb-mOkUimAWpr_W94480oYv_1qra0Gi_QjcXCDtMmBVdwacysbj9F4bZaBMN-TUiIpQm9ZYNShnUj69W-kOiY9BPG-6yMtnVefhA1L2Hw/w640-h426/Join2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The swap out sword or trident also gives different options for display. Neither seem to be made of metal, which is fine since the sculpted detail and paint application are top notch. Both have quite sharp tips to their horns or spikes, so be careful in not chipping any of those. For me, I love the large style of the trident.</div><div><br /></div><div>A feature that would've been incredible would have been if they had designed the sword to sit within the armour sheath on his back. But unfortunately it's sculpted into the swap out hand, and is not removable. That would've been an amazing detail that allowed both the Exclusive trident and the sword to be displayed together. That's essentially the design that Sideshow did with the original He-Man, where the Exclusive Battle Axe could be held whilst the Power Sword was placed on He-Man's back.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCUpCSGLmr2piJuuTVsRFX7PNMR5R-umMoat3lCXwo6MTyRRePE_m9VJJsSHIgAIrR0O5jwmDPF0ITi7Ls-DzlP7zBVC6CAoum8Ll1xsUe0JDWVJtIYHhxhViJ-1OoEmLGQ1OmlXwdod1oJ9yLrBrr0IDIYijgCt_xK_OYm5PQ131wsuEezBU_-pvFVw/s6000/Join1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCUpCSGLmr2piJuuTVsRFX7PNMR5R-umMoat3lCXwo6MTyRRePE_m9VJJsSHIgAIrR0O5jwmDPF0ITi7Ls-DzlP7zBVC6CAoum8Ll1xsUe0JDWVJtIYHhxhViJ-1OoEmLGQ1OmlXwdod1oJ9yLrBrr0IDIYijgCt_xK_OYm5PQ131wsuEezBU_-pvFVw/w640-h426/Join1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Setup and displayed with the other bad guys, the series of statues really does come alive. It's fantastic that Tweeterhead have taken over the series from Sideshow, yet maintained the mature aesthetic whilst adding their own beautiful touches.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mer-Man adds a great bit of colour to the gang, and the upcoming Trap Jaw is going to add even more awesomeness to the series. I simply cannot wait for Tweeterhead to show us a coloured or painted prototype of Beastman. The digital sculpted image of that looks incredible!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tweeterhead are also releasing a new Skeletor and He-Man it seems, which is fine for collectors who missed the original releases. I'm just glad that they're also doing some other characters too. Sorceress seems to be on their list too, and if they announce a Man-At-Arms and Tri Klops, I may well die happy that I have my favourite core cast members in this incredible series! Here's to hoping Tweeterhead all the best to keep this series going for many years to come.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF4RChEmjnDVA5gPNnchZ2jPHxUdMizByaT4HiRGdZceouTEqeuO6Oy3QXdEUy1ArzL5y37QeiSaREiCEf25egGm2E_RoKshF4Par91gGF3JnD9kIG_KavjhCsuM8hbUdCZudeLZ2Q2X7Pl7WtMWaDyyFZSlPQDbkIE2nwmhzHB_eyVTgVnB--Jjo-gQ/s4000/20230415_100144.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF4RChEmjnDVA5gPNnchZ2jPHxUdMizByaT4HiRGdZceouTEqeuO6Oy3QXdEUy1ArzL5y37QeiSaREiCEf25egGm2E_RoKshF4Par91gGF3JnD9kIG_KavjhCsuM8hbUdCZudeLZ2Q2X7Pl7WtMWaDyyFZSlPQDbkIE2nwmhzHB_eyVTgVnB--Jjo-gQ/w640-h480/20230415_100144.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-88703507408967089852023-04-25T17:06:00.002+09:302023-04-25T17:06:50.590+09:30Storm Collectibles Ultra Street Fighter 2 Balrog<p style="text-align: left;">Storm Collectibles continues to release some pretty awesome figures across several source media, from more recent games to classic arcades, manga, and cartoons. For me, I love their Ultra Street Fighter 2 series of figures, as that's the game that I grew up playing in the 90s through high school and university.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Storm are pretty slow at releasing figures in any particular series since they seem to now be invested in so many licences. Each time an USF2 character is announced and released, it's always a great day for me. They have done another fantastic job with this new Balrog.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Click through below to watch the full review over on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel. Hope you can give the video a thumbs-up and subscribe to the channel too!</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/h1I0b3nvyGE" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">The set comes with a decent array of accessories, similar to what was included in previous USF2 figures. This time, they did include not just the swap out head sculpts, but also a complete swap out torso without the shirt.</p><p style="text-align: left;">This was actually a great way for me to become more familiar with their body design, as taking out the arms and torso revealed aspects of the internal body that I would not typically see or worry about. The joints are very tight, so I won't be swapping them much at all, and will likely just stick with his iconic torn white shirt and blue singlet style.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The topless torso has great muscle detail, and has the same functions with the butterfly joints, soft upper torso for rotation and flex, and the lower abdomen area that rotates atop a tight ball joint. Either style looks fantastic, and coupled with the awesome head sculpts, the figure simply excudes charisma and shelf presence.</p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm3_olkpP6lhUTReBpWoKBMI0RQqALuBAFBsLxTW-XyrJswz6T1IH8AQHMJDsrhU_DERqtNNNy895zTMo1lOk9pZ-tZ_X9Gclyv3TvZWP0wChYBQCNzuiDYyj9NylSXYl5zzasW0OrYnQU7N3Jlmwr0CvZEpmJAw-x2FiDtylupY8sZYJXn8FdSOYF4g/s5184/IMG_3763.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2912" data-original-width="5184" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm3_olkpP6lhUTReBpWoKBMI0RQqALuBAFBsLxTW-XyrJswz6T1IH8AQHMJDsrhU_DERqtNNNy895zTMo1lOk9pZ-tZ_X9Gclyv3TvZWP0wChYBQCNzuiDYyj9NylSXYl5zzasW0OrYnQU7N3Jlmwr0CvZEpmJAw-x2FiDtylupY8sZYJXn8FdSOYF4g/w640-h360/IMG_3763.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm3_olkpP6lhUTReBpWoKBMI0RQqALuBAFBsLxTW-XyrJswz6T1IH8AQHMJDsrhU_DERqtNNNy895zTMo1lOk9pZ-tZ_X9Gclyv3TvZWP0wChYBQCNzuiDYyj9NylSXYl5zzasW0OrYnQU7N3Jlmwr0CvZEpmJAw-x2FiDtylupY8sZYJXn8FdSOYF4g/s5184/IMG_3763.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">The paint application is a stand out for me, with a beautiful matte finish that reallys matches the classic arcade aesthetic. There's very little shiny plastic that makes the figure look too toyish, and this looks and feels like a high end toy.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Articulation has all the great points similar to other Storm figures, and the use of softer plastic where needed makes getting into action poses quite easy. The beefy arms can come forward enough to mimic the boxer stances, and you can replicate his moves from the game very well.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQDeX-yjpb0_R6knMludj-nsY1WELyA0ZfOkPkUHh4Bo3W0JRNUZcF9ErCnn5cLQB92VF-jENApAphdxZfVKjt9UXLINPY1FiqTs8F0MAwxEFXBJ6CoYpkpYZ2TsTTCF_rEREX4Lsme-_T-9X5eIf3lVh0UjmoRn3jgx1uckaIfxRtnql6IQL_PFyfHQ/s5184/IMG_3772.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQDeX-yjpb0_R6knMludj-nsY1WELyA0ZfOkPkUHh4Bo3W0JRNUZcF9ErCnn5cLQB92VF-jENApAphdxZfVKjt9UXLINPY1FiqTs8F0MAwxEFXBJ6CoYpkpYZ2TsTTCF_rEREX4Lsme-_T-9X5eIf3lVh0UjmoRn3jgx1uckaIfxRtnql6IQL_PFyfHQ/w640-h480/IMG_3772.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">The gloves have a software plastic towards the wrist area, so be careful when rotating them there where they meet the forearm in case you get any splitting or cracking. The thighs have a bit of rotation where they meet the shorts, but it's tight and minimal so it's probably best to just use the hip rotation.</p><p style="text-align: left;">I love the use of the foot toe flex to help get into more boxing action, and using the dust accessory gives some nice photo opportunities to replicate the gaming special moves. He balances well too, and does not feel like he needs a stand to remain safe on the display shelf.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7HdMNklDDzi3P3ROkCpUMkSllSI_05S8mpsG59neeoZUj3WQ-QI1Zy-aPlFJyAmZWAUb-ckVUSB4XWB4NcfLpccMcr58v_Z7m7Tor733Sp0Q0QNIUoyj2XFjKgSioQcEm8wykBdE6b02Ym-DuP67bd-h9levI_PqZHOlhBXWUGOGBBviXmVKHCb4Ag/s3888/IMG_3775.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7HdMNklDDzi3P3ROkCpUMkSllSI_05S8mpsG59neeoZUj3WQ-QI1Zy-aPlFJyAmZWAUb-ckVUSB4XWB4NcfLpccMcr58v_Z7m7Tor733Sp0Q0QNIUoyj2XFjKgSioQcEm8wykBdE6b02Ym-DuP67bd-h9levI_PqZHOlhBXWUGOGBBviXmVKHCb4Ag/w320-h320/IMG_3775.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4iV9E6JeB-lJClAZZsLV3z1v9H47ScHyclEpndWVRfMK64S3ZLuFagxzcG2GBnMcgHGPrnbyABurmCFcqnxOXOeJ3ox4uBMdv4sMDBBBRCZfQt8YnOZUlYKeDGywmDIqs3Ypb6coAytVr_fOjdlbB5dPxtQUbZcJHdfLVjr7J6R2YfjNJavwaCTsuIA/s3888/IMG_3778.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4iV9E6JeB-lJClAZZsLV3z1v9H47ScHyclEpndWVRfMK64S3ZLuFagxzcG2GBnMcgHGPrnbyABurmCFcqnxOXOeJ3ox4uBMdv4sMDBBBRCZfQt8YnOZUlYKeDGywmDIqs3Ypb6coAytVr_fOjdlbB5dPxtQUbZcJHdfLVjr7J6R2YfjNJavwaCTsuIA/w320-h320/IMG_3778.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">I love the unique aspect of the USF2 series of characters with their loser portraits. Storm have done a great job in replicating those portrait screens from the arcade. They make for a fun photo opportunity altogether, or with other figures from Storm.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUPpf1QEEo8HvLg-414QLxiSy47n8TQRTBKilPqe_St_gjzipJLD6ccrt3RT7FGEZXBMWpuUOq-ivrpaDTfUdfKhWuda13PB7d_2AgfIfhRq23sfd5iddFXA9rSTiYPrpPX-74PEm59KRwX_tqYOJCZwNJpQSSpQBrxyhVBdflech84OUVJu9ZL-74oA/s5184/IMG_3781.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUPpf1QEEo8HvLg-414QLxiSy47n8TQRTBKilPqe_St_gjzipJLD6ccrt3RT7FGEZXBMWpuUOq-ivrpaDTfUdfKhWuda13PB7d_2AgfIfhRq23sfd5iddFXA9rSTiYPrpPX-74PEm59KRwX_tqYOJCZwNJpQSSpQBrxyhVBdflech84OUVJu9ZL-74oA/w640-h480/IMG_3781.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">I love the figures that have been released so far, and they give an awesome burst of collection into my otherwise pretty bland collection. I smile each time I look at them, and remember the endless hours I spent playing the Street Fighter games at arcades.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The new Balrog scales well with the others, fitting in nicely between the biggest with Sagat and Zangief, and the smallest with Ken and Ryu. That pretty much matches nicely with the game from my memory.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw4c_srEGu9J17DpuzROXiMevi7fvI_vRgcRMCBGysaIRJ1bEuAeHMavHbuvvWNUUzVnPth-Z_MUK71n25AtauiDiFsmQeSm4sVzFADCOTX-Krv9ILPtInqk4z0d-9ENGR7ZrzSyMEL2VKOymiFaKGZdk4c5qZ2aoLwzh-TkhJm-kwytxCafJ18uRQPQ/s5184/IMG_3784.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw4c_srEGu9J17DpuzROXiMevi7fvI_vRgcRMCBGysaIRJ1bEuAeHMavHbuvvWNUUzVnPth-Z_MUK71n25AtauiDiFsmQeSm4sVzFADCOTX-Krv9ILPtInqk4z0d-9ENGR7ZrzSyMEL2VKOymiFaKGZdk4c5qZ2aoLwzh-TkhJm-kwytxCafJ18uRQPQ/w640-h480/IMG_3784.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Here's to hoping Storm announce more characters in the series soon. I think we've seen teasers for Blanka and Fei Long which would be very interesting. But I'm also still holding out hope for Chun-Li and Cammy that they've made in the Street Fighter 5 series. Having these characters in the SF2 series would be fantastic.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggjic3vXdFNs9TdEWug63JpUh5u_IeBDzpiVoWD7yyNqzUTFmbDvc0d7v6KtODdar3AnIXnzaD2fTvwjlf60JMA_E4MgyXpe-bFfbiCowtGq_CdkBSDjUmsdaq24mBltd8GPdU275HnJVihM8RL-HlFVJSrFJoBi9AEHqKNXi1n3ffMjf9Thq2BF5hBw/s5170/IMG_3766b.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3049" data-original-width="5170" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggjic3vXdFNs9TdEWug63JpUh5u_IeBDzpiVoWD7yyNqzUTFmbDvc0d7v6KtODdar3AnIXnzaD2fTvwjlf60JMA_E4MgyXpe-bFfbiCowtGq_CdkBSDjUmsdaq24mBltd8GPdU275HnJVihM8RL-HlFVJSrFJoBi9AEHqKNXi1n3ffMjf9Thq2BF5hBw/w640-h378/IMG_3766b.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-53050811752031941612023-04-25T15:57:00.004+09:302023-04-25T15:57:47.163+09:30BigBoysToysHK Street Fighter TNC-10 Sagat<p>After about 4 years since their previous character, BigBoysToysHK have finally released the next Street Fighter in their TNC series with TNC-10 Sagat. It has been an exceedingly frustrating wait for so long, but fortunately the sculpting and paint application quality is as high as it was over 4 years ago.</p><p>Now I just hope they don't wait another 4 years to complete the original cast, and announce Balrog and M.Bison soon!</p><p>Click through below for the full review over on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel!</p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/w-5_BwQrIzQ" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p><br /></p>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-37794042659781067502023-04-25T15:52:00.003+09:302023-04-25T15:52:46.591+09:30Lego Star Wars Helmets - Commander Cody and Captain Rex<p>Here's my review of the Lego Star Wars Clone Trooper helmets for Commander Cody and Captain Rex.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FHJqD5dKzFU" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-51828829287519469912023-04-25T15:51:00.000+09:302023-04-25T15:51:01.886+09:30Pix Brix Street Fighter Pixel Fighters<p style="text-align: left;">Hope you can check out my review of these awesome little sets over on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yLC_tqnAaeU" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><div><div><br /></div></div>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-28867883722401497482023-03-03T23:04:00.004+10:302023-03-04T15:20:11.915+10:30Transformers Masterpiece MP-57 Skyfire<p style="text-align: left;">Hot on the heels of the MP-56 Trailbreaker release comes MP-57 Skyfire. The character didn't feature too extensively in the G1 cartoon series, but is still a fan favourite. There have been third party versions of the figure in roughly Masterpiece scale, so that of course has generated lots of discussion and comparisons.</p><p style="text-align: left;">For me, I love the cartoon aesthetic that Takara have pushed for many years now. This Skyfire has a few nitpicks for sure, but I think it looks fantastic and is a great addition to the series. Click below for my video review over on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel, and scroll on further for more pics and my written thoughts.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qQcI3f8tLiw" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p style="text-align: left;">The set doesn't come stacked with too many accessories, and I'm sure the most anticipated ones are the mini-figures for Optimus, Wheeljack, and Jazz. I think it's pretty safe to say that every MP collector is hoping the inclusion of this tiny Jazz is a teaser to an announcement of a long-awaited G1 Jazz in the series. The mini-figures are decently painted, with a range of articulation that's not too bad for their scale. They're used mainly for displayed with Skyfire in jet mode, but since my collection is mostly in bot mode, they don't serve much purpose other than being nice to have.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The included flight stand is the same as that provided with the MP-52 series of Seekers. This time it's made from orange plastic, which I found a little strange since I thought it would look better with a red colour similar to the figure itself. I guess they chose orange to perhaps fit in with the Autobot HQ general colour scheme.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Rounding out the accessories are the rifle, swap out face plates and insignias, and the blast effects. Some people have complained that the head sculpt looks strange, but I don't quite understand what the fuss is about. I actually think the head sculpt is pretty cartoon accurate, and looks and scales well with the figure in bot mode.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqyK5jbw361wAh4kSS1JW89i4cd5LCHkBEq7vYue23tMXb5l3NgUS-qtq1xc0Mm8OsEvTgaijL6sfbI5G6eLmL9jz_IpMfyB9LDrMHtLoQKBw6iB3TjGtWBhrU06vmXjOvakDE_U8jGSF_lBmLF2ephKzVBxOvGPEIIh9yb0OT1WFHsyYRctYut7asWg/s5184/IMG_3679.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqyK5jbw361wAh4kSS1JW89i4cd5LCHkBEq7vYue23tMXb5l3NgUS-qtq1xc0Mm8OsEvTgaijL6sfbI5G6eLmL9jz_IpMfyB9LDrMHtLoQKBw6iB3TjGtWBhrU06vmXjOvakDE_U8jGSF_lBmLF2ephKzVBxOvGPEIIh9yb0OT1WFHsyYRctYut7asWg/w640-h480/IMG_3679.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Jet mode looks great to me, although there are some issues with gaps showing when viewed from the side. It's unfortunate that these gaps break up the design, because otherwise I think the overall shape is fantastic, and again looks very cartoon accurate. The tabs on mine were quite strong and held the shape together quite well. As with many Takara releases, the tolerances can be pretty tight, but once everything is placed or pegged correctly, things tend to hold securely quite well.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The initial part of the transformation to get the figure into the gerwalk mode is pretty straight forward. The leg transformation and folding of panels is not overly complex, and reminded me of aspects of the Sunstreaker and Hound leg transformations.</p><p style="text-align: left;">In gerwalk mode, the legs were meant to be angled such that the main body of the jet was more horizontal. I saw other collectors being able to achieve this, but for mine it kept toppling forward when I had the legs in those positions. I'm not sure what I was doing wrong, but the only way for me to keep the figure upright was to have the feet such that the jet body was angled upwards like the photo below.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Either way, I was never going to leave the figure displayed in my collection in that mode, so it was only a point of interest during the transformation sequence. You can also transform the arms out and peg them in securely so that it's an even more complete gerwalk mode. But for mine, I went straight to the bot mode.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8_xR68rEAy7J720_ynWoHN3P40JuQ65RD_EmOfuhwB53nprDe11fQg3VBun1is2q2EZMORLFiyCRR_QkyVAMIAS9_e1SZWDqgrsOKKVU9qgXg0cfKYImvpAWH5imr3ie-jsmwFhVJrdJm1ufiDLvuCNPqHdMx1706yCRJ_rQPtQFzFiSD6ObsAW5Odg/s5184/IMG_3692.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8_xR68rEAy7J720_ynWoHN3P40JuQ65RD_EmOfuhwB53nprDe11fQg3VBun1is2q2EZMORLFiyCRR_QkyVAMIAS9_e1SZWDqgrsOKKVU9qgXg0cfKYImvpAWH5imr3ie-jsmwFhVJrdJm1ufiDLvuCNPqHdMx1706yCRJ_rQPtQFzFiSD6ObsAW5Odg/w640-h480/IMG_3692.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The transformation to bot mode was also quite straight forward, until right near the end when the backpack is being collapsed. Just this final group of steps turned an otherwise enjoyable transformation into an exercise in frustration. It ended up taking me over an hour to figure out the backpack.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Many YouTube videos showed incorrectly collapsed backpacks, where it was not pushed up as far as it should, or as collapsed as it should. The official Takara transformation video does do it correctly (as you would it expect it to!) but it shows it to be a far easier sequence that it really turned out to be.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The difficulties for me were mainly in pushing the centre frame of the backpack upwards on the rails, and then being able to retract them. They were firmly stuck, so I had to resort to using pliers to pull them back down and re-attempt the collapsing. I was finally able to achieve the full collapsing, which raises the bottom of the backpack considerably and makes for a beautiful profile.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Others have also complained about the loose pegging of the shoulders. I found that the shoulders were a little fiddly to get pegged in, because there are very specific angles that allow the pegs to push well into their designed holes or slots. But once you line things up as intended, they do in fact peg in very well and securely. And once that's all done, I think the bot mode is sensational!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb1MB-1vlyne3KRJD4uqMP9sZeSG8IMXMKCaKY1k6kvR6Vcg8B2clbP1yubMzUwVydHRIcioefeEDw3qncc_T6jBS8ey3Xpwip2c802BmrqfykH5f_dWM_LC9NfyPFkpragq9PS176pt0P8rrErl1Vkoc6KL6VNMpL990VwtWf0IKijB_8d6MOzblL0Q/s3888/IMG_3695.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb1MB-1vlyne3KRJD4uqMP9sZeSG8IMXMKCaKY1k6kvR6Vcg8B2clbP1yubMzUwVydHRIcioefeEDw3qncc_T6jBS8ey3Xpwip2c802BmrqfykH5f_dWM_LC9NfyPFkpragq9PS176pt0P8rrErl1Vkoc6KL6VNMpL990VwtWf0IKijB_8d6MOzblL0Q/s3888/IMG_3695.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb1MB-1vlyne3KRJD4uqMP9sZeSG8IMXMKCaKY1k6kvR6Vcg8B2clbP1yubMzUwVydHRIcioefeEDw3qncc_T6jBS8ey3Xpwip2c802BmrqfykH5f_dWM_LC9NfyPFkpragq9PS176pt0P8rrErl1Vkoc6KL6VNMpL990VwtWf0IKijB_8d6MOzblL0Q/w320-h320/IMG_3695.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9_NzP9U7tFAlGiUBdDJIusjYDMOTeMRMfzNNKtlPHVdM_iNei7Y4vM4w8MS0uovCTQqnq5bGKcaOMcsZcx47FN0q00MIiuj7i4jXFVBbdWKKB8gZGRr27CuwP4QPLnTirZtcJI3wTt6-nWW8x4BZeFyio2w4iS3Tsil3yC2KuNiLnXREmDotSlKSkuw/s3888/IMG_3701.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9_NzP9U7tFAlGiUBdDJIusjYDMOTeMRMfzNNKtlPHVdM_iNei7Y4vM4w8MS0uovCTQqnq5bGKcaOMcsZcx47FN0q00MIiuj7i4jXFVBbdWKKB8gZGRr27CuwP4QPLnTirZtcJI3wTt6-nWW8x4BZeFyio2w4iS3Tsil3yC2KuNiLnXREmDotSlKSkuw/w320-h320/IMG_3701.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><p style="text-align: left;">I am not sure why some collectors have said they think the proportions look off. The bot mode is where this figure excels, and I think the proportions are perfect. In comparison, I think the Fans Toys Phoenix figure looks too much like a NFL footballer, with shoulders that are too broad and flat. The tapered style of MP-57 Skyfire, and how the lines align with the hips and legs, I think look far more natural and are indeed far more cartoon accurate.</p><p style="text-align: left;">In the end, the style you prefer is subjective. I think FT Phoenix is a decent standalone interpretation of the character. But if you prefer cartoon accuracy, and consistency with the MP series of figures, then MP-57 is a no-brainer. </p><p style="text-align: left;">The stance of the figure is decent, and balances well. One issue though is the separation between clicks of the ratchet joints. The joints for the arms are OK, but the ones for the hips are spaced too far apart. So with just one click, it goes from standing straight naturally, to almost doing some crazy split type action poses. It would've been far better with smaller spacing to get finer options in posing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYs90dxNn8TUV3RnJ8VaeU8AiJPC33lnTM7ydW6AwP7tkaRVbqjsgPl8qsrA5eGckCqYwPQsP2gevLeTxpb8PNuw3kFR5NBkpezhRfqnB91BQwb6mxVOkTFfPRBaKYGqNJhAhfRW9FduMyruPXqPo8xlm87rrBHhTlZrmYQwJNYsM6CYsM-BqN1jdHA/s3888/IMG_3707.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYs90dxNn8TUV3RnJ8VaeU8AiJPC33lnTM7ydW6AwP7tkaRVbqjsgPl8qsrA5eGckCqYwPQsP2gevLeTxpb8PNuw3kFR5NBkpezhRfqnB91BQwb6mxVOkTFfPRBaKYGqNJhAhfRW9FduMyruPXqPo8xlm87rrBHhTlZrmYQwJNYsM6CYsM-BqN1jdHA/w320-h320/IMG_3707.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyGJKtyqu95ZqZvASSI3qkuSFVYij8TmntpIDv-dO3yvXfdekgx7nugwm06imTvf2aaRZvF7yNwUtbSE_4kfMdIcn0cj04V1ovM2tnpy9-yIKvhpAgvM8sGEesJ3ehTNPWaqhtGxMhzL8sAX6I5IlIbZv--oBvrS4MdeV2P7jKfgSzg9slXlIprr5XrA/s3888/IMG_3706.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyGJKtyqu95ZqZvASSI3qkuSFVYij8TmntpIDv-dO3yvXfdekgx7nugwm06imTvf2aaRZvF7yNwUtbSE_4kfMdIcn0cj04V1ovM2tnpy9-yIKvhpAgvM8sGEesJ3ehTNPWaqhtGxMhzL8sAX6I5IlIbZv--oBvrS4MdeV2P7jKfgSzg9slXlIprr5XrA/w320-h320/IMG_3706.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Luckily for my collection, most of the figures are in pretty static, museum-type poses, so it doesn't affect me too much. I can still get a decent natural pose that doesn't look too stiff. Regardless, I think you'll be able to find a pose where this figure looks good from any angle.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Others have also complained about the scale, with the MP being slightly shorter than FT Phoenix. But Takara has always tried to match the scale in their G1 character scale chart. They've followed this fairly accurately since the baseline was made with MP-10 Optimus. Comparing this figure with the likes of MP-44 Optimus, MP-51 Starscream, and the MP carbots, the height and overall size of MP-57 is very accurate.</p><p style="text-align: left;">I feel MP-52 Starscream deserves to be a little taller, but again he is accurate to the G1 scale chart. As you can see, Skyfire towers over Starscream, as he did in the cartoon. I think the natura lines of the MP figures just look so good, like they came to life and jumped out of the TV screen!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZW7M4oRpwO4FGdmJmssfX2teZAKocniYdElYc-qRL2IyGN-GV9hKiPz3pHCRewsHJinqSXg-HVyv9WQ45ROhzEOiik_xqQsZNDocAMLmusYMat5ke649GvHSPkWfZ-PxS1innhqrx_WMJnSge1RT_a_oRG4juIbjFoHz8PILr6pGouFdi_Gowib137w/s5184/IMG_3713.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZW7M4oRpwO4FGdmJmssfX2teZAKocniYdElYc-qRL2IyGN-GV9hKiPz3pHCRewsHJinqSXg-HVyv9WQ45ROhzEOiik_xqQsZNDocAMLmusYMat5ke649GvHSPkWfZ-PxS1innhqrx_WMJnSge1RT_a_oRG4juIbjFoHz8PILr6pGouFdi_Gowib137w/w640-h480/IMG_3713.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Skyfire looks great with the other Autobots of course. I love that Takara have now given us a range of figures that match the four or five different heights of the characters. Below you can see how small MP-45 Bumblebee really is in comparison to Skyfire. He even towers over Optimus.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The figure, despite its size, never feels like it's going to topple over, or feels to flimsy. The knee articulation is decent, but the knee cap can look strange from some angles. It can be adjusted, so make sure you do that to minimise gaps showing. The ankles have some decent rocking and tilt motion too, on pretty hard ratchets. Perhaps that was for stability, but I do prefer the friction based articulation in the other figures to get better adjustments during posing.</p><p style="text-align: left;">There is a bit of diecast in the feet and waist area I think to add some weight and stability. But overall the figure is really a mix of painted and unpainted plastic. The painted and unpainted white areas all seem to match fairly well, and I'm not overly concerned with yellowing of the plastic. All other painted areas are nicely done, with no bleeding of colours at least on my figure.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZjjq0r0ByuZRz11abTezvWfSyfsZWT7MvDvAfqOcYSkMgt36u_xDbp0qOtAl9hKZYuTJNa0TdGGUIbCZiGdTAEI3-pd-6lAcQyPl6R_FuyjwRe6TQxNGnvM9uQ9owWhBBPKgr9i-iaQoCrh7sJaMc6-6PZVvK3iEn0L--nPmjAiGRGN3Ga2r5gzo5A/s5184/IMG_3715.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZjjq0r0ByuZRz11abTezvWfSyfsZWT7MvDvAfqOcYSkMgt36u_xDbp0qOtAl9hKZYuTJNa0TdGGUIbCZiGdTAEI3-pd-6lAcQyPl6R_FuyjwRe6TQxNGnvM9uQ9owWhBBPKgr9i-iaQoCrh7sJaMc6-6PZVvK3iEn0L--nPmjAiGRGN3Ga2r5gzo5A/w640-h480/IMG_3715.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Skyfire is definitely the largest of the MPs released so far. Below you can see how he scales with the other larger figures in Ultra Magnus and Star Saber. If you know the size of those in hand, then you'll appreciate the size of Skyfire. There's no issue with Skyfire fitting within the typical Ikea Detolf cabinet, so it should be fine for most collectors.</p><p style="text-align: left;">If Takara do end up making a G1 combiner such as the Constructicons one day, it will be truly massive if they keep to the scale chart. But for these main characters, I love the scale they've used and how they consistently keep to it.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl3T_AuRAma4pq7XSlfJC2l8vnQtDYby5tvKHySjPDy3epmhq0ZmsBIfg2MU97vnpn6ZQTi71rMjuX1jBTTGyjUPag9NNlL2p5yDXp-BpSB0QGUoyrObGJgBE5OJPYzGZHrRkkDSLEl-Ptf33ApPfDuHPCC4feFLmt9r2PJq1rSNe1tE277-QgCvCXbA/s4793/IMG_3724b.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3297" data-original-width="4793" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl3T_AuRAma4pq7XSlfJC2l8vnQtDYby5tvKHySjPDy3epmhq0ZmsBIfg2MU97vnpn6ZQTi71rMjuX1jBTTGyjUPag9NNlL2p5yDXp-BpSB0QGUoyrObGJgBE5OJPYzGZHrRkkDSLEl-Ptf33ApPfDuHPCC4feFLmt9r2PJq1rSNe1tE277-QgCvCXbA/w640-h440/IMG_3724b.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Overall, I think MP-57 Skyfire is another great addition to the series. I had no QC issues with the paint or plastic, so that was a welcome relief. Some previous releases like Hound and Starscream were troubled with many reports of bad plastic cracking, but luckily there don't seem to be too many reports of issues with Skyfire.</p><p style="text-align: left;">In the end, if you're a G1 cartoon fan, then I think you'll love this figure as much as I do. It really does look fantastic on display, and just brings the cartoon to life. There's just something hard to explain in the way it looks in hand, but I am sure those that have him will have smiles on their faces each time they handle him or look at him in their collection.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Here's to hoping there are more G1 characters announced this year in the MP series. If we get anything like Jazz, Mirage, Hoist, or Cliffjumper, I'd be really happy!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5rQjPRVcjCtC79qqU1z3qRom777H20QOTKa8gqV8XYbdj5P0fNLUYYwEZ07i5UDJgpmbJEcmjYBvqLdTc-1jCd6Ane9D2XW0_GEZBXQZXFcu6GRundYg9tl8mHpciAFEPD5IhhSJMdwQPJPaP9vynMyXEUSLG1iV_fmvp9waOSKGBwLusW7Sco04r0A/s3888/IMG_3722.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5rQjPRVcjCtC79qqU1z3qRom777H20QOTKa8gqV8XYbdj5P0fNLUYYwEZ07i5UDJgpmbJEcmjYBvqLdTc-1jCd6Ane9D2XW0_GEZBXQZXFcu6GRundYg9tl8mHpciAFEPD5IhhSJMdwQPJPaP9vynMyXEUSLG1iV_fmvp9waOSKGBwLusW7Sco04r0A/w640-h640/IMG_3722.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></p>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-77426115098333900192023-02-20T20:35:00.002+10:302023-02-20T20:35:30.697+10:30Hot Toys MMS610 Doc Brown from Back to the Future<p>Ever since Hot Toys announced the Back to the Future licence, and released the Delorean as well as two versions of Marty McFly from the first movie, collectors have desperately wanted a Doc Brown from that original movie in his radiation suit.</p><p>It's taken far too long, but Hot Toys have finally released Doc in his iconic suit, with a couple of disappointing aspects to the set. Click through below to check out my full video review on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel!</p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/w9csKcl3mEo" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p>The set comes well stocked with accessories. This being the Deluxe version, it also comes with the plutonium case and removable tube of plutonium. The case itself looks quite nice, but it is actually mostly made out of cardboard instead of molded plastic. So that is the first of the disappointments.</p><p>Luckily the other accessories in the core set are actually very nicely done. I love the array of tools and the tool pouch. The Delorean remote control is very detailed, but be careful of the antenna since it's quite fragile.</p><p>It takes a bit of fiddling around to get all the accessories onto the figure in a natural looking way. I went back to the source material in the carpark scene to get most of my references. I prefer to have the utility belt slanting to one side to give the illusion of weight in the tool pouch. Once everything is added to his suit, overall I think it looks fantastic.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_LSQ4beWjS-79xtuAt6jsbwvAEP5-JryQm7pTLiddg1Mgxm-Azsk1XF65MuMrxs9jboPE073p-unp8Rj9Lo15XfeWXP-GT0oktOY-GgWvDZqssO_6pbwA8tbKwe4BCtxPMIvn7-wn9L0ul4r7FkiD2fxXjPv_u6fYuAflLq6XCWAv-N5RlWS0HFsO9A/s3888/IMG_3666.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_LSQ4beWjS-79xtuAt6jsbwvAEP5-JryQm7pTLiddg1Mgxm-Azsk1XF65MuMrxs9jboPE073p-unp8Rj9Lo15XfeWXP-GT0oktOY-GgWvDZqssO_6pbwA8tbKwe4BCtxPMIvn7-wn9L0ul4r7FkiD2fxXjPv_u6fYuAflLq6XCWAv-N5RlWS0HFsO9A/w640-h640/IMG_3666.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">The biggest disappointment with the set is of course the head sculpt. It is a re-used sculpt from the first Back to the Future Part 2 figure, so Hot Toys took the lazy way out. This is especially obvious when you notice the small holes near his ears that were intended for the sunglasses on the BTTF2 figure that should've been covered up for this figure.</p><p style="text-align: left;">In the end though, the overall figure is still great to have in the collection. The suit, decked out with all the accessories, does look fantastic. The suit has a lot of play to it, and may appear too baggy. But if you futz it right with the accessories, it can look very close to the movie scene. It's a nice touch that they included his tshirt and green Hawaiian shirt underneath the radiation suit to be very movie accurate.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The set also comes with the stop watch for Einstein, so if you have the 2nd release of Marty and Einstein, you can make good use of that accessory. Together with either Marty figure, Doc looks great. Now that I have the pair from the original movie as well as Part 2, I'm really looking forward to closing out the BTTF collection when the Part 3 figures release later in 2023.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsh2RiKAM_6dGUethy5W8NHyNA78bEgUQtTiUIP3OKahp1bcoaklVuq66JNFsrWVoeAZ8PNacICX8tQ2YotafkY65c7hCcfhc0e62hhxmLwBKK-vhvDCoIMEzLnqKk-h8VD66frZS7k0OfmerRaBkGVdHneb-lG6RtHGRfMRTOQnPdtdQMrjh20uP7BA/s5184/IMG_3670.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsh2RiKAM_6dGUethy5W8NHyNA78bEgUQtTiUIP3OKahp1bcoaklVuq66JNFsrWVoeAZ8PNacICX8tQ2YotafkY65c7hCcfhc0e62hhxmLwBKK-vhvDCoIMEzLnqKk-h8VD66frZS7k0OfmerRaBkGVdHneb-lG6RtHGRfMRTOQnPdtdQMrjh20uP7BA/w640-h480/IMG_3670.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-56894299692652151892023-02-06T22:15:00.002+10:302023-02-06T22:15:39.448+10:30Kotobukiya Darkstalkers Bishoujo Felicia<p>I love the Bishoujo series, and love it when Kotobukiya release something that takes me back to the good old arcade days. This time it's with the Darkstalkers Felicia that complements the first Morrigan statue released from that arcade game.</p><p>Click the link below to watch my video review over on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel! Hope you can give the video a like, and also subscribe to stay tuned for upcoming reviews!</p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/b8-Nkifa6IY" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p style="text-align: left;">The statue captures the spirit of the concept art beautifully, although a bit more colour to the skin tone would've been even better. But I'm glad the skin tone is a matte finish, unlike the very plasticky finish on the Mai Shiranui statue from King of Fighters.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Of note is also the included transluscent stand that props up against the hair at the rear. Her hair is so voluminous that the weight of the plastic could make the statue lean over time. It's great that Kotobukiya have preempted this damage by including the stand to prop up the hair and prevent that leaning from happening.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwY4eWOH-4O3-AlsshH_KWXaeLtslXUQ17QFKgnsOubgCu3CbSSp9fwjrZwTSC2jkt1_X16dRUXjdQRuBlch5ho8a4axTDzJ5FTYwKwGQRnxN7E2KP3Ci3GDfl-hQtqY0yBiotWuNLQ04rF8IhwHMPB39Ts9N-aoj-Ab0HpSKz8gdb3BJFcBdvtUuAw/s3888/IMG_3641.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwY4eWOH-4O3-AlsshH_KWXaeLtslXUQ17QFKgnsOubgCu3CbSSp9fwjrZwTSC2jkt1_X16dRUXjdQRuBlch5ho8a4axTDzJ5FTYwKwGQRnxN7E2KP3Ci3GDfl-hQtqY0yBiotWuNLQ04rF8IhwHMPB39Ts9N-aoj-Ab0HpSKz8gdb3BJFcBdvtUuAw/w640-h640/IMG_3641.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">As always, the paint app is beautiful from Kotobukiya. The facial details are sharp with no colour bleed, and the shades of pink in the tongue, paw pads and claws really pop against the bright white fur. Even the hair has subtle shading, with darker and lighter areas, as well as softer plastic in some of the strands.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The detailing in the fur is decent, but hard to make out with the bright white paint application. Still, when looking up close, the awesome sculpt does shine through.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2IlUHSgTVD6qGQbS5OHIdUhOaia2q7ok-oONX-9gqyB6uhbTaiKUElU4nwNCiohEgKi6NJZMsWAyFKfVuzKBNhcGm0oq-a1BGBGL2CCbbhVRaNJebHd-7sDxj_ZNXb2wbbiA-xsGZEOuGEPzr44SMgfqX4V4Qskk-iMfPY2uve9EK7GZGhdviJPXIuA/s3888/IMG_3648.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2IlUHSgTVD6qGQbS5OHIdUhOaia2q7ok-oONX-9gqyB6uhbTaiKUElU4nwNCiohEgKi6NJZMsWAyFKfVuzKBNhcGm0oq-a1BGBGL2CCbbhVRaNJebHd-7sDxj_ZNXb2wbbiA-xsGZEOuGEPzr44SMgfqX4V4Qskk-iMfPY2uve9EK7GZGhdviJPXIuA/w320-h320/IMG_3648.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTbYy0t7DKNaS3j1lS4zQq-4LEBjDMSQGwWBf1rx5keQLH2yYWarEjmSBHcb4vaseWrn_AmnqSQHksAWRihHl1Y_nFcVD2QdCzmje5zN8w9ge7Y4EU1O4E3Yf96jgOIAy6u9M4Ez-d9G0Ad1ouZdyi8icSoAY90AdfVxDIlJVXapjsED_1SOZOZIsv1g/s3888/IMG_3649.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTbYy0t7DKNaS3j1lS4zQq-4LEBjDMSQGwWBf1rx5keQLH2yYWarEjmSBHcb4vaseWrn_AmnqSQHksAWRihHl1Y_nFcVD2QdCzmje5zN8w9ge7Y4EU1O4E3Yf96jgOIAy6u9M4Ez-d9G0Ad1ouZdyi8icSoAY90AdfVxDIlJVXapjsED_1SOZOZIsv1g/w320-h320/IMG_3649.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><p style="text-align: left;">Coupled with Morrigan, these two make for an iconic representation of two classic characters from the Darkstalkers game. They certainly complement each other well in the display. Kotobukiya also have released a third, with Lilith also an option if you want to collect all characters. But for me, I'll be sticking with just these two from the game. Not sure if Kotobukiya will ever revisit more characters from Street Fighter, but I'll hold out hope for that.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeJ9nhOXa2BuHypRpT_uF0I4dielcD9uk5kzftAExyk5JjxqB3Lid1VsYw8cL-Ijfn47zpanhxp5O2Qg3jHLS5-Cr-KR5LxDiBF0UcA6G9tBtAA7woi1n69cdegTNmXKZhYHE5yvtJhytwY4hVmnXQ8rDVgpKQKiI-9zHbxrQvyaI0gOkCZZvftFMg0g/s5184/IMG_3652.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeJ9nhOXa2BuHypRpT_uF0I4dielcD9uk5kzftAExyk5JjxqB3Lid1VsYw8cL-Ijfn47zpanhxp5O2Qg3jHLS5-Cr-KR5LxDiBF0UcA6G9tBtAA7woi1n69cdegTNmXKZhYHE5yvtJhytwY4hVmnXQ8rDVgpKQKiI-9zHbxrQvyaI0gOkCZZvftFMg0g/w640-h480/IMG_3652.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-83079559672113369602023-01-22T16:14:00.007+10:302023-01-22T16:19:14.119+10:30Transformers Masterpiece MP-56 Trailbreaker<p>Any new G1 release these days in the Masterpiece series is pretty much a cause for celebration. Takara are very slow in releasing new molds now, but are slowly making their way through the orginal G1 Season 1 cast of characters. They've finally made the Trailbreaker mold, which hopefully paves the way for a Hoist retool.</p><p>Click through the link below to watch my video review over on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel. Hopefully you can give the video a like, and subscribe to the channel too! 😀</p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uI9V8WQqk4c" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p>As with most G1 MPs these days, Trailbreaker comes packed with quite a few accessories for plenty of display and photo options. The typical blast effect is included, and is a nice transluscent fluoro colour that almost glows without any lighting. There's also a swap out car grille in matte grey if you really want the full cartoon accurate style. For me, I always stick with the chrome for that extra bit of bling.</p><p>The swapout antenna, hand pieces, and face plates round out the accessories to pay homage to various scenes from the cartoon episodes. I think the face plates are great, with a good likeness and metallic blue visor finish.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvu7u5l4V3P46T_PFeglP1plckIO1OP-Je68UNKNe8j1mSbqRH1Sc8wYg_gglie49Bcyf1vOp7fzRrTiym2BLqEFD9p9ea1QkGNvENa9YDOItD_gY3MWqtsYYcY_8BnP6lz2Wy-ZYL4Wyc7hR5ca4kOMJ1pPrVj7EoOc8fq9-jfOz-tXeJHN6ftl0sEw/s5184/IMG_3550.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvu7u5l4V3P46T_PFeglP1plckIO1OP-Je68UNKNe8j1mSbqRH1Sc8wYg_gglie49Bcyf1vOp7fzRrTiym2BLqEFD9p9ea1QkGNvENa9YDOItD_gY3MWqtsYYcY_8BnP6lz2Wy-ZYL4Wyc7hR5ca4kOMJ1pPrVj7EoOc8fq9-jfOz-tXeJHN6ftl0sEw/w640-h480/IMG_3550.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">As with typical Takara style, the car mode is officially licenced by Toyota, and it's a fantastic representation of the Toyota Hilux from the 80s. Based on what I've googled regarding the variants, even the position of the side mirrors matches some models of the car back in the day.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The proportions look great, and the back cab looks very accurate to the 80s models too. I love the consistent use of transluscent blue plastic for all the windows. All the decals are nicely and cleanly applied, and the full gray paint finish really does give a premium look and feel to the car.</p><p>For me, the only real negative in car mode is just behind the rear wheels, where parts of the body hang down lower than they should for a more clean look. It doesn't affect how the car rolls, but does look a little unsightly at the back. In the end, it's a pretty minor point for me considering how good the rest of the car mode looks.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS4Xgiiok9E4-GpPUUezPGv5auiwZTsCnB1mFILqD7jwhS-UW1Sv6ZIAqtIAsdQQQPFzkM06NUda-p4LE00-llG5QREfilGXYNUEkBAw9XAYxw-NPkDJNfXuc67YV79hsW5Hi8c27n-7KOmF0lv-XtwkPibjKtYdPNH02mtb9M1jdhEbqZ1VasBaBzNQ/s3888/IMG_3553.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS4Xgiiok9E4-GpPUUezPGv5auiwZTsCnB1mFILqD7jwhS-UW1Sv6ZIAqtIAsdQQQPFzkM06NUda-p4LE00-llG5QREfilGXYNUEkBAw9XAYxw-NPkDJNfXuc67YV79hsW5Hi8c27n-7KOmF0lv-XtwkPibjKtYdPNH02mtb9M1jdhEbqZ1VasBaBzNQ/w320-h320/IMG_3553.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkalQMESaOaSR9GQkqoupFxEy-YbZ0i-i9GX3_mCBZdrIIoNrjAmkGMQHiPnAYVQ144sRhNDzfJS4P14sKlijU3GQiFSUeAK3ntMd28Cdle3q69B7SmdArAkDBJ4x2f219Hl-RxFNkYMLFlE_U8t1i3Q0zEXikKt_zuHjrZB2cgCkWD6J_Oqljvcc5Mw/s3888/IMG_3555.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkalQMESaOaSR9GQkqoupFxEy-YbZ0i-i9GX3_mCBZdrIIoNrjAmkGMQHiPnAYVQ144sRhNDzfJS4P14sKlijU3GQiFSUeAK3ntMd28Cdle3q69B7SmdArAkDBJ4x2f219Hl-RxFNkYMLFlE_U8t1i3Q0zEXikKt_zuHjrZB2cgCkWD6J_Oqljvcc5Mw/w320-h320/IMG_3555.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><p style="text-align: left;">The radio antenna accessory attaches pretty easily to the roof of the car, if you want to recreate that scene from the cartoon. The doors and hood also open up for some pose options with the small human figures included with some of the previous MP figures.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The hinge that opens up the hood is very tight, and there is a small centre peg that is meant to sit just inside that hinge when closing. Just be careful to push down so that the peg inserts properly, otherwise you may run the risk of chipping off some paint in that area if you click the peg in afterwards. Other than that, it's nice that Takara go through the effort to include the extra sculpted detail and paint application under the hood.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqDZGo3dG5pkYpF7fgq_uP7OrKGRCs25vaVMxiZb_jQ6qv54VCgA5e4z6IpbxrCyAq7BytZ1ta6xT9ayek04o6qFMPC9o8-1yVTk-595OfdW5P7P-qEq2latfnfb5cCzDBwnRMJ7-7TRDoX2MRIOer1oUadX1k3ooUFwtL3C-VHGnORyx1yygYXISxA/s3888/IMG_3556.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqDZGo3dG5pkYpF7fgq_uP7OrKGRCs25vaVMxiZb_jQ6qv54VCgA5e4z6IpbxrCyAq7BytZ1ta6xT9ayek04o6qFMPC9o8-1yVTk-595OfdW5P7P-qEq2latfnfb5cCzDBwnRMJ7-7TRDoX2MRIOer1oUadX1k3ooUFwtL3C-VHGnORyx1yygYXISxA/w320-h320/IMG_3556.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCO1IYZH9Yd4CONRDKJ3gb_0mcNERTtSEWNYqbnHHfpcA09KkitBitYoobj2i9Up_qAInLPZy1_ztFH909cl0T_IwxsQIjw2x8jGudU11wpOxoX3dRO9qi7A5Pw_6P9VQlP2FX8AsldbGA9K6Ny09b5KwuGQLD1meFQ_lnSD9Y6cJECbt99SDVybvMMQ/s3888/IMG_3560.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCO1IYZH9Yd4CONRDKJ3gb_0mcNERTtSEWNYqbnHHfpcA09KkitBitYoobj2i9Up_qAInLPZy1_ztFH909cl0T_IwxsQIjw2x8jGudU11wpOxoX3dRO9qi7A5Pw_6P9VQlP2FX8AsldbGA9K6Ny09b5KwuGQLD1meFQ_lnSD9Y6cJECbt99SDVybvMMQ/w320-h320/IMG_3560.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><p style="text-align: left;">The transformation sequence isn't too difficult, and I love the way in which the legs are done. The panels fold away very neatly in a similar manner to Sunstreaker and Hound. Takara engineers really do have that panel folding technique down pat to have the legs look so clean with those cartoon accurate lines.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The biggest effort during the transformation is reserved for the backpack, where it did take me some effort to get it all folded and packed away neatly. You need to ensure that the pegs are all attached correctly, especially a couple that feed into two holes just behind the neck area. But once that is done, the backpack design looks very close to its cartoon style, and actually feels very sturdy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoq3dNM53sYEXRINDMgiVINOW1vrOe4E9EzZN7j6chfEDGZVgaAxi_4I8vnAB4sibTejI54rb-7PSwFgYq6kdWWu7yGck0x4aULRKuDbg5gN02HuHjzJYpVA-Bgs2burucY1JQ1ET93NxdwV0X7JnKaOlWAzSJSeLq0yLWlwAoIhwRLnbb-jSQrTunAw/s3888/IMG_3571.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoq3dNM53sYEXRINDMgiVINOW1vrOe4E9EzZN7j6chfEDGZVgaAxi_4I8vnAB4sibTejI54rb-7PSwFgYq6kdWWu7yGck0x4aULRKuDbg5gN02HuHjzJYpVA-Bgs2burucY1JQ1ET93NxdwV0X7JnKaOlWAzSJSeLq0yLWlwAoIhwRLnbb-jSQrTunAw/w320-h320/IMG_3571.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHtobqFH-8jAyMfNmrlw0eOyAxoZtEAlQ4asiJXubp_m4zfxF1ck-90FBaoPSD-lmr2qR6DLslLXsBMNkRyZFNdyE5E0u8m8-K89X4K40FdcZnsd1wNZ0V-MBPOBl-uGIc3I5FozA5o2guYfINOwN5RnFAe27x8qIjGhRJ7sN1iZ7Q7__AIqaSnG05ww/s3888/IMG_3572.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHtobqFH-8jAyMfNmrlw0eOyAxoZtEAlQ4asiJXubp_m4zfxF1ck-90FBaoPSD-lmr2qR6DLslLXsBMNkRyZFNdyE5E0u8m8-K89X4K40FdcZnsd1wNZ0V-MBPOBl-uGIc3I5FozA5o2guYfINOwN5RnFAe27x8qIjGhRJ7sN1iZ7Q7__AIqaSnG05ww/w320-h320/IMG_3572.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><p style="text-align: left;">The only part of the bot mode that does not look nice is the side view of the torso, where the car's blue window is visible. It would've looked much better if Takara had worked out a way to fold that differently and have the other grey areas showing instead of the blue window.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The gap in the upper chest that can be seen when viewed side on, is also not great, but for me that's OK. I'm not too fussed out that, and the slope of the chest piece doesn't bother me either. Some collectors have said that the chest piece sticking out gives him a beer-belly profile, but I actually think that's cartoon accurate.</p><p style="text-align: left;">So having that protruding chest piece, as well as the angled profile of the backpack, actually gives him a very cartoon bot mode overall. You can see this in scenes where he stands on the side, and shows that Takara did have that in mind when designing the figure. I also think that the waist and thighs are proportioned nicely. I was worried that they would appear too thin, but I think are well proportioned with the rest of the figure.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipgNQFRrxIExGuTij8AadutI-dIwVXgXBpilo8koMfMVkgxHLaSRZFZNlGHWC8f9GTavRtSl19CMw4MeoPb7ET0Wyrv-H1vENFGSawbfOw6Wr9TKwmqKUitcoy0HwDo_aEnmzEYedGbEUm7JKYTQ8HTPevzX9Nxh7yUhIEO8FcVrj_rjqRLBpof9SnFA/s3888/IMG_3573.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipgNQFRrxIExGuTij8AadutI-dIwVXgXBpilo8koMfMVkgxHLaSRZFZNlGHWC8f9GTavRtSl19CMw4MeoPb7ET0Wyrv-H1vENFGSawbfOw6Wr9TKwmqKUitcoy0HwDo_aEnmzEYedGbEUm7JKYTQ8HTPevzX9Nxh7yUhIEO8FcVrj_rjqRLBpof9SnFA/w320-h320/IMG_3573.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZtpJWRE-VlLEow09iwS-YrKkZtp2cJpjr1U0UT4JfPh1l_oIHw7yD4XHcM-fm7cevIfdcZSG1l3w2RQI9VtFWR4dLMnPDA80Q65uNcIN0wl4oOdXv5vbo2DjU3Zb33xzUIE3A0reCEVIS8bvMaP--viiEGtPhQ9ldVRlmjcl8JrFcMsHM4Atk3BKgvA/s3888/IMG_3574.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZtpJWRE-VlLEow09iwS-YrKkZtp2cJpjr1U0UT4JfPh1l_oIHw7yD4XHcM-fm7cevIfdcZSG1l3w2RQI9VtFWR4dLMnPDA80Q65uNcIN0wl4oOdXv5vbo2DjU3Zb33xzUIE3A0reCEVIS8bvMaP--viiEGtPhQ9ldVRlmjcl8JrFcMsHM4Atk3BKgvA/w320-h320/IMG_3574.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><p style="text-align: left;">Articulation wise, I think Takara has done a fantastic job like they have done with the more recent figures. The only questionable area is the joint at the shoulder that should allow the arm to more freely move out to the side. The way in which the internal workings of that joint have been molded means that moving the arm out is blocked by a very small curve in the plastic.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Pushing the joint out past that point will damage the plastic slightly, but does then increase the range of motion. It's not a joint that I would use too much in my display, so I chose not to push the joint past that point. Some collectors have done a quick modification to cut a small part of the plastic away to free that joint, but it's not worth doing for me. I would only do a modification like that if something were completely wrong or broken with the figure (eg. like MP-9B's cracking plastic knees).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNydstS6O_qi8rjOgmmQeYwYSr2udQmh8h5GSdfAcrYWETHqPDc63zfUGWPjuuC24Vyh-ed0zlCg3fWRcsp6lN5SH8wuXfTopgfp6H3t9HV1FbyDv0h4wqTc33mE8AhITNc-ykkUnRYi_pRF9QXEJMWWCdJphmFslIoBXLOVIiP8ehrBKULYHh0aWHvw/s5184/IMG_3575.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNydstS6O_qi8rjOgmmQeYwYSr2udQmh8h5GSdfAcrYWETHqPDc63zfUGWPjuuC24Vyh-ed0zlCg3fWRcsp6lN5SH8wuXfTopgfp6H3t9HV1FbyDv0h4wqTc33mE8AhITNc-ykkUnRYi_pRF9QXEJMWWCdJphmFslIoBXLOVIiP8ehrBKULYHh0aWHvw/w640-h480/IMG_3575.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The bot mode scales beautifully with the rest of the MP cast. It does provide further proof that Takara must in some way design against the original G1 cast scale chart. It's great that the MP series has about 4 different heights of figures, all in relation to the MP-10 (and now MP-44) Optimus figure.</p><p style="text-align: left;">It makes for a beautifully nostalgic G1 Transformers display in your collection. I love this cartoon aesthetic that Takara have embarked on for the last 3 to 4 years, and I hope they continue that for many more. Now that Trailbreaker is out, there's a high liklihood of a Hoist retool to be announced. I think all MP collectors are still holding out hope for others in the Season 1 cast, including Cliffjumper, Jazz, and Mirage. It would be fantastic if any of those were to be announced this year.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWuONwyOEpMA3NtCOW8PdlLBX1XnKP8I6qiyDyKlD63JFWIyIPEIfwqCzJKhiTliXYhdbHqYA80Dh5U5o57d49T4g5MN9O1ubAaDR-P9cXpDt8fDxu8UTR1vLaCTDzuvkoq1mUOkZwMEpzhghGFmHkCNI6mQmIYXto1EWD-YWaav_w1F_fMSNs2iaRA/s3888/IMG_3585.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWuONwyOEpMA3NtCOW8PdlLBX1XnKP8I6qiyDyKlD63JFWIyIPEIfwqCzJKhiTliXYhdbHqYA80Dh5U5o57d49T4g5MN9O1ubAaDR-P9cXpDt8fDxu8UTR1vLaCTDzuvkoq1mUOkZwMEpzhghGFmHkCNI6mQmIYXto1EWD-YWaav_w1F_fMSNs2iaRA/w640-h640/IMG_3585.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-75435084680682097642023-01-20T20:57:00.002+10:302023-01-20T20:57:10.466+10:30Figma Table Museum SP-145DX Tutankhamun<p>The latest release in this awesome Table Museum line of figures is Tutankhamun, and he is one historical figure that is just perfect for this series. Be it a more serious display, or a more fun approach, this figure has all the options.</p><p>Click the link below to watch the full review over on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel. Hope you can give the video a thumbs up, and subscribe to stay tuned for upcoming reviews!</p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9q9XWUBAYXM" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p style="text-align: left;">This Deluxe version comes with the golden sarcophagus and clear plastic stand. The core figure and head piece, base, and swap out pieces are the same as that in the standard release. For the extra cost, I think the golden sarcophagus is worth it, even just for that extra bit of playability.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrQQerQbrHe108GCZ4Py1WcWY-6uQ5kVnQlHVvoDAmrKMg83oKgWVSf4eb0dobG8LpSGJKRgSgDYuCzHQLIB5nZP2WJSrq5r5vHlGulrnovl1q3sFAepXdGjQjEuxdGxk4ucYQJz3v7q0LfTBebhqHrVvMNvxaS0AJPah812RhNHGuFrr0IG62fQH7ag/s5184/IMG_3542.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrQQerQbrHe108GCZ4Py1WcWY-6uQ5kVnQlHVvoDAmrKMg83oKgWVSf4eb0dobG8LpSGJKRgSgDYuCzHQLIB5nZP2WJSrq5r5vHlGulrnovl1q3sFAepXdGjQjEuxdGxk4ucYQJz3v7q0LfTBebhqHrVvMNvxaS0AJPah812RhNHGuFrr0IG62fQH7ag/w640-h480/IMG_3542.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The paint application on the sarcophagus and Tut's head piece is exceptionally well done. The gold has a beautiful hue to it, and the paint lines in the other coloured areas are clean with no bleed. The sarcophagus splits into two, and the figure with the head piece on can be fully laid inside.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The iconic head piece can be removed and replaced with a standard mummy headsculpt. The bandages are sculpted very nicely on the head and body, accompanied with a nice weathered paint application too.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmX7nbSJb2mVmIZRvrw_zRilY7k27Uj0LvGiNMcUMtj9dFCkeSDZxeFE8jIPUpqvLSS2iiCEN3f5StYUIbEaFxzdsJ6HQr72wRgmgP_9Ugem5xMnKKLhdpeamC3oR0s1YlyHBC-LzBLQhBk7okrztKDhdo_gqQz-wP_TiXpel7SmBs_xubG2MbeE4NJA/s5184/IMG_3544.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2912" data-original-width="5184" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmX7nbSJb2mVmIZRvrw_zRilY7k27Uj0LvGiNMcUMtj9dFCkeSDZxeFE8jIPUpqvLSS2iiCEN3f5StYUIbEaFxzdsJ6HQr72wRgmgP_9Ugem5xMnKKLhdpeamC3oR0s1YlyHBC-LzBLQhBk7okrztKDhdo_gqQz-wP_TiXpel7SmBs_xubG2MbeE4NJA/w640-h360/IMG_3544.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Articulation is on par with the other humanoid figures in this series. It's a shame that the joints are a darker beige colour, which makes them stand out a bit more against the bandages. It would've been nicer if they were a shade lighter in colour to hide them better.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Regardless, the swap out pieces give some decent options to have some fun. Mummies rising from the dead is pretty much a given in any "Night at the Museum" dynamic display! 😂</p><p style="text-align: left;">There are a few more releases coming this year in this series, with the reissues of the Moai and Winged Victory of Samothrace. New figures for the Shakoki-Dogu and The Birth of Venus are also on the way later in the year. I'm really looking forward to seeing where they take this series!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVNBreJ9XFn7FbkWrQfywInna6STb72-k0CWoSmonAwTSe2GBJzY-j7usGl548luoUBHedmi-3sqtVbQNtKYzKE2ex0kFo4GnY5GdKW_UCBy4QYP1z_BrB4TeWcJlAFDmfeMCpq9Fmz0fQdkgmKcKWyWHq8nZ0ldVEJEdKXMv_HyB7wjjvYUWaZZC29g/s5184/IMG_3548.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2912" data-original-width="5184" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVNBreJ9XFn7FbkWrQfywInna6STb72-k0CWoSmonAwTSe2GBJzY-j7usGl548luoUBHedmi-3sqtVbQNtKYzKE2ex0kFo4GnY5GdKW_UCBy4QYP1z_BrB4TeWcJlAFDmfeMCpq9Fmz0fQdkgmKcKWyWHq8nZ0ldVEJEdKXMv_HyB7wjjvYUWaZZC29g/w640-h360/IMG_3548.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-57573054247230809022023-01-20T20:29:00.002+10:302023-01-20T20:29:08.821+10:30Figma Table Museum SP-131 Terracotta Warrior<p>Not too many retailers seemed to have the Table Museum Terracotta Warrior figure in stock, so I was glad when I saw that Popcultcha had it. At 20% off in their recent sale, I just couldn't resist getting this rendition of some classic Chinese art in the collection.</p><p>Click the link below to watch my video review on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel!</p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lPxaNV1vf-8" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p>There's no backdrop included this time, but a few more weapons and a swap out pair of limbs. The swap out piece allows the figure to crouch down more naturally. It looks decent, and made me think about whether to get another one. In the end, I decided just on the one figure to pose with the rest of the Table Museum blokes creating a ruckuss 😂</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlMZElVoAmfnWbVC9K_Svq-Y_oxLfPg2FoojCwsniZqrfj2QrZEshnyzHpy3QCAF6sw8P1eATCD4I_zZO-IqTmgIpOgldlm1J9o_IDUzEm7pF3sxXHZtENyQ35tCudquM7iSmXoHQXN2RFJBFkN95TQnafE6TQx0-1whFeF9lm_aU1_v2YS63nei9wtw/s3888/IMG_3531.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlMZElVoAmfnWbVC9K_Svq-Y_oxLfPg2FoojCwsniZqrfj2QrZEshnyzHpy3QCAF6sw8P1eATCD4I_zZO-IqTmgIpOgldlm1J9o_IDUzEm7pF3sxXHZtENyQ35tCudquM7iSmXoHQXN2RFJBFkN95TQnafE6TQx0-1whFeF9lm_aU1_v2YS63nei9wtw/w640-h640/IMG_3531.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The detailing in the sculpt is very nice, with great patterning in the face and armour. The paint application also gives it a good dirty weathered look. The articulation is a bit more limited this time around, compared to the other naked humanoid figures. But that's probably expected considering this one is decked out in armour. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg59iltxPUbndT8NJ4NJ5lT_Y23bqamgql5OT9yOqi1l23Ju10Eg9nfYuWgpQadb4c3WlRaxkhsm5CD5WHiatwnEp4MfTpflUmKeOblcf7FbeAYBd0SKEFDl59Y7tJXOaRUlw7GWVKE5MxFdeKEIR-JSJgyjxEAemYBBe_phz5QzGqLc43WAFSkII86lg/s3888/IMG_3537.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg59iltxPUbndT8NJ4NJ5lT_Y23bqamgql5OT9yOqi1l23Ju10Eg9nfYuWgpQadb4c3WlRaxkhsm5CD5WHiatwnEp4MfTpflUmKeOblcf7FbeAYBd0SKEFDl59Y7tJXOaRUlw7GWVKE5MxFdeKEIR-JSJgyjxEAemYBBe_phz5QzGqLc43WAFSkII86lg/w640-h640/IMG_3537.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The accessories are decent, with specific hands that can hold the sword and crossbow. For any collectors that have the money to shell out for a whole army of these, it would look pretty imposing! But I guess that was their intent in the first place, being buried with the Emperor to protect him in the after-life! If you're into Chinese history or art, I think you would enjoy messing around with this on your desk!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXGVazap1_dvXo2Tv_ngSC8IYCFGYQnAMkngkHZjs4SQmCvl0S77z_qqCGMPMQBGjg9OR7gmH3WAc9Rp1bimAUhkfFTJqnplC5OdgB8ZPPi4i9rWU2KdZOLzVUXmiu5U1TDSXWgOTd4gzypi_kr9qi6YXjM0-1o9YJiEjahloDJmKKI2vEUS-FRMQOOQ/s3888/IMG_3541.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXGVazap1_dvXo2Tv_ngSC8IYCFGYQnAMkngkHZjs4SQmCvl0S77z_qqCGMPMQBGjg9OR7gmH3WAc9Rp1bimAUhkfFTJqnplC5OdgB8ZPPi4i9rWU2KdZOLzVUXmiu5U1TDSXWgOTd4gzypi_kr9qi6YXjM0-1o9YJiEjahloDJmKKI2vEUS-FRMQOOQ/w640-h640/IMG_3541.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-53988210139417803832023-01-20T20:14:00.002+10:302023-01-20T20:14:15.680+10:30Figma Table Museum SP-086 The Scream<p style="text-align: left;">Another iconic art piece is transformed into an action figure in this representation of The Scream. The interpretation of the ghostly figure by Edvard Munch is another fun rendition, with a cool choice of swap out hands to poke fun at humanity's angst.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Click the link below to watch my review on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel. Hope you can give the video a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel!</p><p style="height: 0px; text-align: left;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wdFJXpBLvqQ" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p style="text-align: left;">This set comes with the iconic background painting, housed within a plastic frame that connects together. It's a little flimsy, but once put on the stand it looks pretty decent overall.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiODFwmXNcFhHDXfl2mB0lWMiAg3KwYa9c3NcMcZQZPowRx98rh-ELwjXPtZvlGdoqIJbIoBmhUaxWci766Y2H4oniGxP_2YibY2pje5wT1qC2GeFv43t_OQtYSWt28skqLwkU8jz0Q8zZGhmyLoyifFEffZN8xTqvoJKEYQQMDeDFa9KtIfHH43USkMg/s5184/IMG_3525.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2912" data-original-width="5184" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiODFwmXNcFhHDXfl2mB0lWMiAg3KwYa9c3NcMcZQZPowRx98rh-ELwjXPtZvlGdoqIJbIoBmhUaxWci766Y2H4oniGxP_2YibY2pje5wT1qC2GeFv43t_OQtYSWt28skqLwkU8jz0Q8zZGhmyLoyifFEffZN8xTqvoJKEYQQMDeDFa9KtIfHH43USkMg/w640-h360/IMG_3525.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Capturing the iconic painting is pretty easy with the default hands that can be placed around the head sculpt. The paint application across the body and exposed head is pretty nice. Mine did have a fault on the head sculpt, with some weird blue paint seemingly splashed on top. Luckily Popcultcha will send me a replacement, so hopefully that turns out OK.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWzyCbGInYvtjgHrbDcBO5fSuGky2sFTmeKHcVhbU_D3YDcGCdLx2a07-YD9nzxw6hJqcptNAqBKwH10_ErjV46a40mKHcA9xlRkfejHJJA7x_893CJvFS21L6Bbf3v-A3eMcKXBJG-1szgQFf14btmd0rnlQaRPWhlWrHC01gyL2Vy9xKlscMBUiSxA/s5184/IMG_3527.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2912" data-original-width="5184" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWzyCbGInYvtjgHrbDcBO5fSuGky2sFTmeKHcVhbU_D3YDcGCdLx2a07-YD9nzxw6hJqcptNAqBKwH10_ErjV46a40mKHcA9xlRkfejHJJA7x_893CJvFS21L6Bbf3v-A3eMcKXBJG-1szgQFf14btmd0rnlQaRPWhlWrHC01gyL2Vy9xKlscMBUiSxA/w640-h360/IMG_3527.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The body itself is not your typical action figure in humanoid form. There are various breaks in the cylindrically designed body that allow for it to bend in different ways. The base of the body even includes a magnet, so theoretically you could attach the body to a fridge or magnet board. However, I found the magnet to be very weak, and so it would not attach well and would slide down.</p><p style="text-align: left;">I think keeping it posed upright in front of the painting backdrop is the better way to go. Add to that, the swap out pairs of hands are a lot of fun. They come with a pair of peace sign hands as well as a pair that can form a love heart. So there's plenty of options to take the piss out of humanity and all its anxiety and angst 😂</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_dxV19HOn_kF1uVebSx_Ih0Ocxm2O4qbwyr7xVtJip8lAAgGw5-8FumWIDyHc3iooAOwvEWZoksl6U8JXi4WGR3EblzJYnaklaiY8QQ_sSRmVsbyfK1kEDjQ-jR64LH5V1kq59bPdinOzVNYLhtwm0X1mtdY4UGlAOuskYfX4SEexRP_QgtLnuRe3Hg/s5184/IMG_3528.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_dxV19HOn_kF1uVebSx_Ih0Ocxm2O4qbwyr7xVtJip8lAAgGw5-8FumWIDyHc3iooAOwvEWZoksl6U8JXi4WGR3EblzJYnaklaiY8QQ_sSRmVsbyfK1kEDjQ-jR64LH5V1kq59bPdinOzVNYLhtwm0X1mtdY4UGlAOuskYfX4SEexRP_QgtLnuRe3Hg/w480-h640/IMG_3528.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p></p>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-14191779014030420662023-01-20T19:42:00.003+10:302023-01-20T19:58:48.631+10:30Figma Table Museum SP-075 Vitruvian Man<p>Next up in the Table Museum series is the Vitruvian Man, the iconic drawing by Leonardo da Vinci. This is another nice release, although mine did come with one fault in the backdrop piece. Click through the link below to watch my review over on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YVmswR1cKQs" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p style="text-align: left;">Packaging and accessories are similar to that provided with the other figures. This time, there is a backdrop that completes the representation of the drawing. There is hole made in the cardboard piece that allows the figure stand peg to poke through and attach to the figure itself.</p><p style="text-align: left;">However, on mine the hole was made in the upside down location, meaning the figure did not align with the square in the backdrop. So I had to poke a separate hole in the correct location as best I could to align the square against the figure in its iconic position. Luckily the body of the figure hides the incorrect hole when displayed.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTW4kPdZNlHx3ywc5AGMpMhwEmb058l-Lx_7TYEF2ZTp49r_pJDZi3EcjdU85TkBCJsq3shu62A2DvVcHW6c2TR569kkTMGDhGzx3GYfHhG-SOYk5NjxuCw28sCPVjF4xENaBJP7ocym1LcO42DrAcUkpnzbdGcdYrgKfxBvyOkLo3oKgNTiLkJ3hfbw/s5184/IMG_3514.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2912" data-original-width="5184" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTW4kPdZNlHx3ywc5AGMpMhwEmb058l-Lx_7TYEF2ZTp49r_pJDZi3EcjdU85TkBCJsq3shu62A2DvVcHW6c2TR569kkTMGDhGzx3GYfHhG-SOYk5NjxuCw28sCPVjF4xENaBJP7ocym1LcO42DrAcUkpnzbdGcdYrgKfxBvyOkLo3oKgNTiLkJ3hfbw/w640-h360/IMG_3514.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The figure itself is very nice, with a great paint application and sculpt. The swap out torso and thighs essentially turns it into a regular human action figure, but the fun of this one is trying to use the four arms and four legs! The design of those is pretty ingenious and it looks and works well.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMxjFgb_I2usazbskPWU4zC0iBxz_KRmMbk_fk-HwjGufnhM3XRjQ8hHqkAM9sWR5GalJSwYquYXh6oFm-weZzi1AS_i4zxUR2aIzafsoXOYyiEBHutxYKtfc1nFffrCvtSHOt1s9jDfQ-1EhfFfbGwyWbYmYUcSqW1PT-E8QvVJrITa9ZTYJrdg-jgg/s5184/IMG_3518.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2912" data-original-width="5184" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMxjFgb_I2usazbskPWU4zC0iBxz_KRmMbk_fk-HwjGufnhM3XRjQ8hHqkAM9sWR5GalJSwYquYXh6oFm-weZzi1AS_i4zxUR2aIzafsoXOYyiEBHutxYKtfc1nFffrCvtSHOt1s9jDfQ-1EhfFfbGwyWbYmYUcSqW1PT-E8QvVJrITa9ZTYJrdg-jgg/w640-h360/IMG_3518.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">It does take a bit of adjusting to get the legs in a decent pose. They're not perfectly symmetrical due to the original iconic drawing, so they don't articulate in the same way on both sides of the body. But in the end, you can get him into some fun and interesting poses.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipU92XY_upTSG0Sh78rbGrv3ux75uIsmfTFfijMEM5AmKBOl6MG_rZfGLkwHOpo_GO-XQYoSfnO9j3c4E5MDiLayNVixp6YETrYk-RgVKxPOaeLUvZR6b7rDnBWeWODreyabtwetEXigrMOLlS0N_MglbtSUtTGn0LHHUAF3Wl3puk7Ve1jqqUzaLSzQ/s3888/IMG_3522.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipU92XY_upTSG0Sh78rbGrv3ux75uIsmfTFfijMEM5AmKBOl6MG_rZfGLkwHOpo_GO-XQYoSfnO9j3c4E5MDiLayNVixp6YETrYk-RgVKxPOaeLUvZR6b7rDnBWeWODreyabtwetEXigrMOLlS0N_MglbtSUtTGn0LHHUAF3Wl3puk7Ve1jqqUzaLSzQ/w640-h640/IMG_3522.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></p>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-74428212002539606012023-01-19T22:27:00.005+10:302023-01-20T19:58:24.629+10:30Figma Table Museum SP-066 Statue of David<p>Next up in the Table Museum series is the statue of David by Michelangelo. This one is just as much fun as The Thinker! Click through below to watch my video review over on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel!</p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8wBc2OVXEaQ" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p style="text-align: left;">The packaging and range of accessories is pretty much on par with The Thinker release. This time it does come with an extra action accessory. I'll talk more about that below, and why I'm such an idiot! 😂</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1n21lbnFoJAooGjjIvBu80h4EzWWB6tNzKxhiOoUjY2HRY_-qUymbBLBCB8OO9zicATQmtBKUxbcuX0sxBCkfbhtZOY19WOZG0mUCWRKxoDKUas6BzA3q3iQ7QpzDikd6bGfY4gdVS2I_DphUeYHlQObLmh5L4Sb42jipWBQ_3BzLVxhj83jxGluapQ/s3888/IMG_3505.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1n21lbnFoJAooGjjIvBu80h4EzWWB6tNzKxhiOoUjY2HRY_-qUymbBLBCB8OO9zicATQmtBKUxbcuX0sxBCkfbhtZOY19WOZG0mUCWRKxoDKUas6BzA3q3iQ7QpzDikd6bGfY4gdVS2I_DphUeYHlQObLmh5L4Sb42jipWBQ_3BzLVxhj83jxGluapQ/w640-h640/IMG_3505.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Getting the figure into the classic pose is a bit of a struggle along the right leg. Getting it to fit into the foot peg as well as the groove at the back of the stand takes a bit of futzing around. Getting the torso and angle of the body to mimic as close to the actual statue itself is fairly difficult too.</p><p style="text-align: left;">I managed to get it into something that I was happy enough with, if not a perfect representation. Similar to The Thinker, you could leave it like this for that classic style in your collection. But for me, it's getting it into the action poses that make this series so much fun, just like a Night at the Museum right there on your desk!</p><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-4I50kKS-nbPQfww0i4pejmJ_umgnmgpOaExT-sRqN_oXvi_UMUEYnyhw5NBPEe8sSorXB2IxTlnAIvnRNLC6Fnmdha32-AH6Rp9bBg00gSBedIjwhckgRVII-EGdle8W7MHeUym9isibT09J7qIlFQaspgeruvIoVDsbaiCucNfd6u3lmhSlu4ZRyg/s5184/IMG_3507.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2912" data-original-width="5184" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-4I50kKS-nbPQfww0i4pejmJ_umgnmgpOaExT-sRqN_oXvi_UMUEYnyhw5NBPEe8sSorXB2IxTlnAIvnRNLC6Fnmdha32-AH6Rp9bBg00gSBedIjwhckgRVII-EGdle8W7MHeUym9isibT09J7qIlFQaspgeruvIoVDsbaiCucNfd6u3lmhSlu4ZRyg/w640-h360/IMG_3507.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Stupidly, I always thought that the original statue was holding a towel or some cloth in his hands. That is why the action accessory was something I thought the toy designer included as a funny idea. I thought it was a whipping towel accessory that he could swing to make fun of naked Roman public baths!! 😂</p><p style="text-align: left;">But of course the accessory is David's sling and rock that he uses to battle Goliath! Seems pretty obvious now that I think about it, but it is funny to think of it as a towel that he uses to whip other naked people in the public hot baths 😂</p><p style="text-align: left;">The swap out head sculpt has a moveable eye feature that I do not think works very well. The tool to move the eyes is fairly thin plastic, so you may end up deforming it slightly like I did. In the end, I just made the eyes look forward as best I could.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Either way, the figure looks great, with a good paint application, and has all the articulation you'd expect. Together with the other figures in this series, it's a nice bit of variety in my otherwise mainstream collection!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkIRb8sRC0zgxLis10WCddh4aflnndrkXj-Y3PYMLzfhC5hTXDcXhTKGEQ4D4_Tj552UC0UFc6UW4FVHEAewcc0JzrW82uFZf3zCHg3tslXQS7NJnlfAmp9NOSkk85fMEH1u0z4YdoMdL97XZ7r9yPfJg33zlk7z7blA88iNXlz1uLZ4XZQWtu4T8b8A/s5184/IMG_3509.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2912" data-original-width="5184" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkIRb8sRC0zgxLis10WCddh4aflnndrkXj-Y3PYMLzfhC5hTXDcXhTKGEQ4D4_Tj552UC0UFc6UW4FVHEAewcc0JzrW82uFZf3zCHg3tslXQS7NJnlfAmp9NOSkk85fMEH1u0z4YdoMdL97XZ7r9yPfJg33zlk7z7blA88iNXlz1uLZ4XZQWtu4T8b8A/w640-h360/IMG_3509.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p></div>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-88230193598152610592023-01-19T22:01:00.003+10:302023-01-20T19:56:55.046+10:30Figma Table Museum SP-056 The Thinker<p>Over the past year or so, I had been eyeing this Table Museum series of figures, because they just seem so interesting in their fun interpretation of the classic art or statues. So when Popcultcha here in Australia had their recent 20% off sale, I just couldn't resist getting one of each that they had in stock!</p><p>Click through below to watch my video review on The Thinker. It's a pretty nice start for me in this series of figures.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jy6lwiKRgRk" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p>The packaging is nice and collector friendly, very similar to the standard of Bandai S.H.Figuarts releases. The range of accessories is decent to give you good options for dynamic and fun poses.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTicrNB8v39Nb6bQBCMbTDuBgMJAYlKVb-NeXOkw8AKXxYFXcNHlLKs40pD3M7Nz7ZT0OE4zNv40HgFQGs5xhrWCac4cGWjfbzlr2d9twZnDP02kLLrzHhEINnkPCj7W1gwSQM_tetm-Bl5QgE7VuxGEfYHwyQyJdLmjNSZDGO8EFZMNtFSLcgd8baDQ/s3888/IMG_3496.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTicrNB8v39Nb6bQBCMbTDuBgMJAYlKVb-NeXOkw8AKXxYFXcNHlLKs40pD3M7Nz7ZT0OE4zNv40HgFQGs5xhrWCac4cGWjfbzlr2d9twZnDP02kLLrzHhEINnkPCj7W1gwSQM_tetm-Bl5QgE7VuxGEfYHwyQyJdLmjNSZDGO8EFZMNtFSLcgd8baDQ/w640-h640/IMG_3496.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">You can set it up to be in the original, iconic statue pose. The first head sculpt has the hole in the chin that allows the specific hand to peg into place. The feet also peg into the required spots on the base. Other than that, it's only just a matter of lining up the arms and legs in the right spot to mimic the statue pose.</p><p>It actually looks very nice in that pose. With a pretty accurate paint application of different shades of green, you could just leave it for a nice classy piece of art on your desk. But I doubt that's why many collectors buy these figures! The swap out torso and head sculpt are what change this figure into something a little different!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRdw32NXg5UXHy9FNV0G-NNCPYNhnlXqF5CG7I0SNGZN32oREDUHtkKNfbGIpvkZfMycbFINws4m8RGqbH8JubMg3K9Qj7LsW42sqJR8z_5XY0e2U5ZRMGSeD2XoythVnqs2m4OBTa4Qfqysp7SIUo0Xv5NAzARX0dxWesXFQDrrzLjm-jMsXVh-6YCQ/s5184/IMG_3499.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2912" data-original-width="5184" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRdw32NXg5UXHy9FNV0G-NNCPYNhnlXqF5CG7I0SNGZN32oREDUHtkKNfbGIpvkZfMycbFINws4m8RGqbH8JubMg3K9Qj7LsW42sqJR8z_5XY0e2U5ZRMGSeD2XoythVnqs2m4OBTa4Qfqysp7SIUo0Xv5NAzARX0dxWesXFQDrrzLjm-jMsXVh-6YCQ/w640-h360/IMG_3499.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The swap out process is pretty straight forward except for the neck piece. It would've been much better if they had provided a second neck piece as well, because removing it from the neck peg is a real pain. I had to dip mine in very hot water to soften it, which then allowed for easier removal.</p><p style="text-align: left;">But once done, the figure essentially turns in to a regular human action figure, with all the nice articulation you'd expect from an action figure in this price range. You can certainly have a bit of fun and get him into some interesting poses!</p><p style="text-align: left;">For those collectors that like classic art or statues, then I think this Table Museum is just right for you! I'm definitely glad I got into the series because they make for great conversation starters when friends come over and look at the collection!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3YBvozCglIYNnw265f1CwVSdApND3jrwio6YH-ZEXto06_FE4bC86-j4sbPLl8gt7rzO6muQInKJkbaSmncADPVV9bV7A_xjoPrDGN9nGfAZG2FfAxvPsraMsrh5bicWzHft1fu4z8ZMu6WD89OqwfnJQGSUlxxwCa1OUA6RtYHWqy51jtE3VAXFRvg/s5184/IMG_3501.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2912" data-original-width="5184" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3YBvozCglIYNnw265f1CwVSdApND3jrwio6YH-ZEXto06_FE4bC86-j4sbPLl8gt7rzO6muQInKJkbaSmncADPVV9bV7A_xjoPrDGN9nGfAZG2FfAxvPsraMsrh5bicWzHft1fu4z8ZMu6WD89OqwfnJQGSUlxxwCa1OUA6RtYHWqy51jtE3VAXFRvg/w640-h360/IMG_3501.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-41010243668867634452023-01-15T17:58:00.007+10:302023-01-20T20:30:41.339+10:30Hot Toys MMS612 Scout Trooper and Speeder Bike set<p style="text-align: left;">Any Hot Toys Star Wars original trilogy release is a good thing! Despite having the original Sideshow release of the Scout Trooper and Speeder Bike, I still had to get the new Hot Toys version!</p><p style="text-align: left;">Hope you can click through below and watch my video review over on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel. Make sure to give the video a thumbs up and subscribe too! 😀</p><p style="text-align: left;">Scroll further down for some side by side comparison photos between the Hot Toys and Sideshow sets.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/01IT13vAbvA" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Nicely done packaging that is all very collector friendly as expected.</span></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcOYIRpq3iuEQgE3LoTS-e6Tny9g-aZDJC5BEkuLQlggRglDbdRWHwnkgx3Al2-9DXIubZ7mpGQeu14_Z_iot0QFRY6XPg1dxFdBzywlkqEzRO7GxKK4VAxDWyFn7yz4y-Qxgm3-sYrjmDAXO1mXC5A9DQDyqIMsecK5CobqrYhZjSOZLJ0usU1xO2FQ/s4000/20221014_105419.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2252" data-original-width="4000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcOYIRpq3iuEQgE3LoTS-e6Tny9g-aZDJC5BEkuLQlggRglDbdRWHwnkgx3Al2-9DXIubZ7mpGQeu14_Z_iot0QFRY6XPg1dxFdBzywlkqEzRO7GxKK4VAxDWyFn7yz4y-Qxgm3-sYrjmDAXO1mXC5A9DQDyqIMsecK5CobqrYhZjSOZLJ0usU1xO2FQ/w640-h360/20221014_105419.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">The new Hot Toys Scout Trooper definitely has far better proportions than the old Sideshow figure. Almost makes the older figure look a little comical! Despite that, there are pros and cons both ways, which I go through in my video review.</p><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibOORN3iNlJZl2vxnnxm03Mw8_uKwWjrpEiYMGhDFNsRnYitwF64tZoTvnuVFnDQaPrzBkcO33IgsJsXywq7LcpYh2a_QA_43tx5xvXRonQMYZEHnLiGoAfv3o6PJ8WcXTaQSfz96tflSDRjVmn9d1bVjzlHrnGqBwhBQvwvEYTR6ta6_tqzOtsc-WjA/s3888/IMG_3457.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibOORN3iNlJZl2vxnnxm03Mw8_uKwWjrpEiYMGhDFNsRnYitwF64tZoTvnuVFnDQaPrzBkcO33IgsJsXywq7LcpYh2a_QA_43tx5xvXRonQMYZEHnLiGoAfv3o6PJ8WcXTaQSfz96tflSDRjVmn9d1bVjzlHrnGqBwhBQvwvEYTR6ta6_tqzOtsc-WjA/w640-h640/IMG_3457.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibOORN3iNlJZl2vxnnxm03Mw8_uKwWjrpEiYMGhDFNsRnYitwF64tZoTvnuVFnDQaPrzBkcO33IgsJsXywq7LcpYh2a_QA_43tx5xvXRonQMYZEHnLiGoAfv3o6PJ8WcXTaQSfz96tflSDRjVmn9d1bVjzlHrnGqBwhBQvwvEYTR6ta6_tqzOtsc-WjA/s3888/IMG_3457.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibOORN3iNlJZl2vxnnxm03Mw8_uKwWjrpEiYMGhDFNsRnYitwF64tZoTvnuVFnDQaPrzBkcO33IgsJsXywq7LcpYh2a_QA_43tx5xvXRonQMYZEHnLiGoAfv3o6PJ8WcXTaQSfz96tflSDRjVmn9d1bVjzlHrnGqBwhBQvwvEYTR6ta6_tqzOtsc-WjA/w640-h640/IMG_3457.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUQjL-3nE9zYVZ0TlSk_cvIv53vWRKAFNmnz3vBLMvlaGeh0lM88b46HATB7XjOxesoNVSRfxKBoqF4ytpAXgz30nnhYAGtkV7isM9BRosVrM_WD3h5B9fzszHazp7htTWW3i_04oV323x31GqzMDuwAX6pOPf28gojqLeYFfr1Kajk6krfPOxYSjMA/s3888/IMG_3459.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUQjL-3nE9zYVZ0TlSk_cvIv53vWRKAFNmnz3vBLMvlaGeh0lM88b46HATB7XjOxesoNVSRfxKBoqF4ytpAXgz30nnhYAGtkV7isM9BRosVrM_WD3h5B9fzszHazp7htTWW3i_04oV323x31GqzMDuwAX6pOPf28gojqLeYFfr1Kajk6krfPOxYSjMA/w640-h640/IMG_3459.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLwW2H7L9_t2XRONVAxvZP0YfgkJxJwplFtFEYs81UYxDFjhPo0I6to1K6hYC0izmkIMrqIUbrp_MWY2Io-BwOYWnI2UItEHOH5-slBU9vDiyCaT5E5FaUfhIRjFGoMV9BfQ8RDIaeD7aRO4Zd4x40YbhOjUVGZ7Di8yFMEdPAoshxLkmdn56Ga7T5QQ/s3888/IMG_3460.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLwW2H7L9_t2XRONVAxvZP0YfgkJxJwplFtFEYs81UYxDFjhPo0I6to1K6hYC0izmkIMrqIUbrp_MWY2Io-BwOYWnI2UItEHOH5-slBU9vDiyCaT5E5FaUfhIRjFGoMV9BfQ8RDIaeD7aRO4Zd4x40YbhOjUVGZ7Di8yFMEdPAoshxLkmdn56Ga7T5QQ/w640-h640/IMG_3460.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">The differences for the Speeder Bikes are less more difficult to choose between. The paint application on the new Hot Toys is definitely better, but there are actually some sculpt/structural points that I prefer from the Sideshow version.</p></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF8wZHfpOXEsbVDNwyvUBAk-rbOJDOmvILvNX4GjBm31zsK0N-AFLHXzXYkITubvNOfM0ntkEOnidKJY9fIjgO1PA8GVMhH-GZxMCKhezzv1KYiqlCyPXAQBhzmZneY9_ADuNaPW33-zGeuqli1g-vOhFfat2s702ANNu78SCIMnDXoxlsQWltwEKQJg/s5184/IMG_3463.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2912" data-original-width="5184" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF8wZHfpOXEsbVDNwyvUBAk-rbOJDOmvILvNX4GjBm31zsK0N-AFLHXzXYkITubvNOfM0ntkEOnidKJY9fIjgO1PA8GVMhH-GZxMCKhezzv1KYiqlCyPXAQBhzmZneY9_ADuNaPW33-zGeuqli1g-vOhFfat2s702ANNu78SCIMnDXoxlsQWltwEKQJg/w640-h360/IMG_3463.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTaVnnWuwonzdcqGaHProlSKj8uY2GdJoYTEF3FD-uMTdIVRiJwcILVyPN8CYyYM_0sPJj5xAOxppjnqkWjys6htLrInXdNLva8iuauoilserSDl7I7HsAldnLmITEezFhXWf4dbHw3FL1oZ4f7Dctb96cyorQsI9UtXb_Jce8tp4W7jvq-SrnoH-m8g/s5184/IMG_3465.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2912" data-original-width="5184" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTaVnnWuwonzdcqGaHProlSKj8uY2GdJoYTEF3FD-uMTdIVRiJwcILVyPN8CYyYM_0sPJj5xAOxppjnqkWjys6htLrInXdNLva8iuauoilserSDl7I7HsAldnLmITEezFhXWf4dbHw3FL1oZ4f7Dctb96cyorQsI9UtXb_Jce8tp4W7jvq-SrnoH-m8g/w640-h360/IMG_3465.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Either way, I think most fans will be pretty happy regardless which set they have. For me, I'm glad I have both, and the new one just looks great on its own with the Scout Trooper chilling out!</p></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhed9siRcQEdii-uOOLSo8fB3PnGo9wT4bm_3ljmgtKU69CvE8mcjpQl1kkm2NqVHEIYwfcOv_8ZF532JvAKOx2CFI4Nivdoh4tuFdwMaeCgmtnIg_bIMaUEPeN4GlpiHkkxZtQtfMUafSvcsIXzfdG1BerEBLdJde7TDCPjssijjaEcWTRHuweZ9VBPw/s5170/IMG_3469b.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3433" data-original-width="5170" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhed9siRcQEdii-uOOLSo8fB3PnGo9wT4bm_3ljmgtKU69CvE8mcjpQl1kkm2NqVHEIYwfcOv_8ZF532JvAKOx2CFI4Nivdoh4tuFdwMaeCgmtnIg_bIMaUEPeN4GlpiHkkxZtQtfMUafSvcsIXzfdG1BerEBLdJde7TDCPjssijjaEcWTRHuweZ9VBPw/w640-h424/IMG_3469b.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p></div>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-7823262956499380152023-01-15T17:52:00.004+10:302023-01-20T20:31:14.681+10:30Kotobukiya Bishoujo Darkstalkers Morrigan<p style="text-align: left;">Morrigan looking gorgeous as expected! Her character design is pretty much tailor made for the Bishoujo series, and it's a combination made in heaven!</p><p style="text-align: left;">Hope you can check out my full video review over on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel at the link below. Scroll on down for some more photos of this devilish beauty!</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iRELKwQRLVc" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">The final sculpt captures the concept art perfectly!</p><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyW2ieOAn2V_XZe-A25weXkSAI2kerFUwvyKwAKexcsvT5-SIBblfXp46rbHFG28CPw7mLiGNxr3QTGDQ2YLcNxxO7NjdHZ461IyWWljcIsXNQ9Sqg0xXT85_3hrzOrrpyCraBgRqPcUln-32FrtRvtPlWdhGyKHd5qexk2VEqF2v-AwAzazdCDGRvhQ/s5184/IMG_3432.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyW2ieOAn2V_XZe-A25weXkSAI2kerFUwvyKwAKexcsvT5-SIBblfXp46rbHFG28CPw7mLiGNxr3QTGDQ2YLcNxxO7NjdHZ461IyWWljcIsXNQ9Sqg0xXT85_3hrzOrrpyCraBgRqPcUln-32FrtRvtPlWdhGyKHd5qexk2VEqF2v-AwAzazdCDGRvhQ/w640-h480/IMG_3432.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">She looks great from all angles!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihxkoChppHQqtB-vCrpFFpLxrks79E8R1LA-s5ph41iUiJsvTQmzuPu5hA_M5r0s9uR_ZNbim82F1lW8qu1sSSWj-wbIoRffHvSVXmxMGdCqjEa0kWV_TswTDJf5uvk9mz8jtyXKQjGy1-65hwjHc_qJ_0Du9EnzBaty6EtjLAdK05pVDRjz9NsJn6kQ/s3888/IMG_3434.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihxkoChppHQqtB-vCrpFFpLxrks79E8R1LA-s5ph41iUiJsvTQmzuPu5hA_M5r0s9uR_ZNbim82F1lW8qu1sSSWj-wbIoRffHvSVXmxMGdCqjEa0kWV_TswTDJf5uvk9mz8jtyXKQjGy1-65hwjHc_qJ_0Du9EnzBaty6EtjLAdK05pVDRjz9NsJn6kQ/w320-h320/IMG_3434.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNeAV-Yd5XH0JWeTzf5vaIWYppOeXvg1QpuF_5CkyA2ClI74PDhSYMvux02agshSzfz1uMSDoN7bNhUy-ot-6gGsrr6A092IlTE-MOXpHIxyr-pJyuB42bnwK22VJubIHn1FB8AbgYcRoaykkCq0SF0NYn_E1TmAveoQke9-qwEhfvjydZlCYZzw6ZA/s3888/IMG_3437.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNeAV-Yd5XH0JWeTzf5vaIWYppOeXvg1QpuF_5CkyA2ClI74PDhSYMvux02agshSzfz1uMSDoN7bNhUy-ot-6gGsrr6A092IlTE-MOXpHIxyr-pJyuB42bnwK22VJubIHn1FB8AbgYcRoaykkCq0SF0NYn_E1TmAveoQke9-qwEhfvjydZlCYZzw6ZA/w320-h320/IMG_3437.JPG" width="320" /></a></p></div><p style="text-align: left;">Love the little cheeky tongue sticking out, and the sharp teeth!</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC_w1YZVGMn61cO5NbM4-1tEiHg8RxRrcsPVmmo58cEOJZTqv7nCC258fpiXWTysEXUW7uz6f1w9sI8iBKSlh1UlGAOBTd7IOiPXsmzElm7AZBkE98EiXYRcEnx5KmPJG8DS99EcbFQ97JWR9Y-MkdsTAOT0mNc4G7lKZaVcdPzMV6IDFohbMg5lEZhA/s3888/IMG_3440.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC_w1YZVGMn61cO5NbM4-1tEiHg8RxRrcsPVmmo58cEOJZTqv7nCC258fpiXWTysEXUW7uz6f1w9sI8iBKSlh1UlGAOBTd7IOiPXsmzElm7AZBkE98EiXYRcEnx5KmPJG8DS99EcbFQ97JWR9Y-MkdsTAOT0mNc4G7lKZaVcdPzMV6IDFohbMg5lEZhA/w640-h640/IMG_3440.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">And here's the "money shot" personified! 😂😜</p><div style="text-align: left;"><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeezJmwbIJtsfo81hpwz_ML2X3JNapUoBaRvVaa8kWQSkks_SJsBMJ3QTXOQuoo-E4AjYefVhUJeBecEgCPMpTKuVqy834GGySFfvLB87tpq4cEBfxzSrupt_xcOHT27mWEg3En29AN3aCltNq5IqSGHCR9ZKG84wqeZ2eE01Z8yiahdqOWLx0Eyu8Gw/s3888/IMG_3445.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeezJmwbIJtsfo81hpwz_ML2X3JNapUoBaRvVaa8kWQSkks_SJsBMJ3QTXOQuoo-E4AjYefVhUJeBecEgCPMpTKuVqy834GGySFfvLB87tpq4cEBfxzSrupt_xcOHT27mWEg3En29AN3aCltNq5IqSGHCR9ZKG84wqeZ2eE01Z8yiahdqOWLx0Eyu8Gw/w640-h640/IMG_3445.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p></div>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-78843755522638531192022-11-16T22:47:00.000+10:302022-11-16T22:47:07.696+10:30Super7 Thundercats Ultimates Cheetara<p>Super7 delays in releasing their figures are infamous in the collecting community now. They lived up to that bad reputation with the release of Cheetara. There was definitely some controversy around the changes made to her design from the initial promotional photos.</p><p>In the end, the changes aren't too big of an issue for me. But click through the link below to watch my full video review over on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ubfDC-T-Xug" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><br /></p><p>Packaging is the usual nice Super7 style. I still hate the way in which the figures are tied into the clamshell, which has a tendency to damage the figure. Mine always come with some sort of paint flaking due to rubs against the packaging, or in some cases even damage to the figure's plastic itself. For Cheetara, there was some minor damage, but luckily in locations that are not too obvious.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy60wKE6YdDZQuTpZU2kCflRU384rHXtsH5bzBPsJtf5YAUPTQlkU1kMPGlMZZha07pbECCZ9yHpP-_YQBXsg-1UE-Yil-iqXEkz4LzHVmDTHQOo1mQ1A8lCMh9ZsuDDuf6cI5XXXTfN3Y4H5OFryc0_yboF0FZH0fn1_Q5Mw5ipXffsURlth3-iXOCA/s4000/20220811_181525.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy60wKE6YdDZQuTpZU2kCflRU384rHXtsH5bzBPsJtf5YAUPTQlkU1kMPGlMZZha07pbECCZ9yHpP-_YQBXsg-1UE-Yil-iqXEkz4LzHVmDTHQOo1mQ1A8lCMh9ZsuDDuf6cI5XXXTfN3Y4H5OFryc0_yboF0FZH0fn1_Q5Mw5ipXffsURlth3-iXOCA/w640-h480/20220811_181525.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Out of the box, the set does come with a decent array of accessories. The swap out head sculpts are nice, but all pretty much use the same expression. Instead of just changes to the hair, I would've preferred an expression that is more action oriented, like some sort of snarl.<div><br /></div><div>Articulation is OK, but not great, and I do wish there was perhaps more of a waist swivel instead of just the upper torso. You're definitely not going to get the great articulation and style that you get from the likes of S.H.Figarts or Storm Collectibles.</div><div><br /></div><div>The knee and elbow range isn't that great, but at least she can get into her classic cartoon intro pose with the staff. The staff is pretty much the only accessory I remember and will use. All the other accessories I don't even remember from the cartoon, and will really just end up in my box of random spare accessories.<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6aT-aoweqarnd0mPi1v06jlbmitfsd61Rh7DqhSBbyrBC7v0o85mZbsqmU5hh2w6rqP_Q9wEf0lC09bw-SdTo1EPU8EYiFwoUcO9xEj3RkbByPsE5Dq2fPc6VwJpL4iR78mE3JbS9m0LZFB3OciGr8DRl09O457NJyhcambCeIzgv0FJky1Dyjg17PQ/s3888/IMG_3426.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6aT-aoweqarnd0mPi1v06jlbmitfsd61Rh7DqhSBbyrBC7v0o85mZbsqmU5hh2w6rqP_Q9wEf0lC09bw-SdTo1EPU8EYiFwoUcO9xEj3RkbByPsE5Dq2fPc6VwJpL4iR78mE3JbS9m0LZFB3OciGr8DRl09O457NJyhcambCeIzgv0FJky1Dyjg17PQ/w640-h640/IMG_3426.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Together with the other core members of the team, I think they all scale pretty well. The paint application across all the figures is OK, but again nothing great. Cheetara doesn't look as plasticky as Tygra, which is a positive.</div><div><br /></div><div>In the end, it's just great to be able to feed my nostalgia with some more characters from the cartoons I loved growing up. She fits in quite well, and now I just hope they also release WilyKit and WilyKat!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUx9jW8TE2yJxcGqYppVvBMitP2w55t_wiRa8tjSic0U1qGuQPHoZcTAxtWCirOiF684HsTURzKSY0_hpJgxi1ou4ja0fpQn6-WX3ml7GMSdp5V3RhJTI08joKeq_jTYm1T8PvLNeN0zhXwemYGzS8ZfUTUKSLMUzZ9JZ6ZjtTYbGqoq6z0fGvSNWqMw/s5170/IMG_3428b.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3417" data-original-width="5170" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUx9jW8TE2yJxcGqYppVvBMitP2w55t_wiRa8tjSic0U1qGuQPHoZcTAxtWCirOiF684HsTURzKSY0_hpJgxi1ou4ja0fpQn6-WX3ml7GMSdp5V3RhJTI08joKeq_jTYm1T8PvLNeN0zhXwemYGzS8ZfUTUKSLMUzZ9JZ6ZjtTYbGqoq6z0fGvSNWqMw/w640-h422/IMG_3428b.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div></div>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-45777216845897629002022-10-18T21:49:00.002+10:302022-10-18T21:49:37.668+10:30Tweeterhead Hordak's minion<p>Tweeterhead took over the reins from Sideshow for their Legends series of Masters of the Universe statues. And they have done a fantastic job. Their Hordak statue was beautiful, and this Minion companion piece is just as nice.</p><p>Click through below to watch my full review over on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel. Make sure to give the video a like, and subscribe to the channel too for upcoming statue reviews!</p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mxRKwPczmvw" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p>The set comes with a separate base that needs some simple assembly to attach the Minion on its perch. The only part of the statue that I think requires care is the end of the tail. I think mine has a tiny break where the end of the tail does not finish in a sharp end. The very tip may have snapped off in the packaging, but luckily it's not too noticeable.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj85AF2R6ckuCfx8G7lVcil8kE2AH_s2Qv9qCOamGPFwHZ_8HmKj9MCGIxilWNBQkHYyL0_u_4b5CeX8yvTXeWjXi0KBITmIi10qMpXB__X0xYmWY0ADqCNKIu684DJ_zMrAuZVqVfoUwzaCU5jc3ip73jbfggSzXhHO50Qsz2V9chXIXCmhYuN7tA3tg/s3888/IMG_3411.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj85AF2R6ckuCfx8G7lVcil8kE2AH_s2Qv9qCOamGPFwHZ_8HmKj9MCGIxilWNBQkHYyL0_u_4b5CeX8yvTXeWjXi0KBITmIi10qMpXB__X0xYmWY0ADqCNKIu684DJ_zMrAuZVqVfoUwzaCU5jc3ip73jbfggSzXhHO50Qsz2V9chXIXCmhYuN7tA3tg/w320-h320/IMG_3411.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgE0ivDvXDpAWrFKtvlA4Xz5Y8PrAhyE34r5a2khyoL97O2I64jMIDogVgWXmJHNogPRxUajMMG_0JRRmswikmdnOLjz7qXP4nTW2W0tJaZPuFI-Iod0ZJVR0sDR-kOos3Y9LveytrHWH3k1XBD76shcJeZxMbvJnGtmgI_DDuBaqC5XHb3Ohw_atIbQ/s3888/IMG_3412.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgE0ivDvXDpAWrFKtvlA4Xz5Y8PrAhyE34r5a2khyoL97O2I64jMIDogVgWXmJHNogPRxUajMMG_0JRRmswikmdnOLjz7qXP4nTW2W0tJaZPuFI-Iod0ZJVR0sDR-kOos3Y9LveytrHWH3k1XBD76shcJeZxMbvJnGtmgI_DDuBaqC5XHb3Ohw_atIbQ/w320-h320/IMG_3412.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div>Other than that, everything else about the Minion is perfect. The sculpting from all angles is beautifully done, with great details in the skin texture. I like the pose too, where it appears to be reaching down with one arm to give it a bit of dynamism. The paint application overall is very nicely done too. The base has a nice metallic sheen to the silver, and complements the Hordak base perfectly. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSfkwnA12Ytzpj5YlMwVGbWPIa_lrBdbx35opR9R3znCl1OV2pl1tSUX9jAFQzElHu4Qb2wkppghyL-98YQpV54LeVHsz9VZYvxxu9ldVMWx7rAU-4qaKcUzViZTW314BvaGSq1L-FeFg4_GnR46cUDF4vtRwr7aSyoNUq18tNFszLjZzKsIsTCz48zg/s3888/IMG_3415.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSfkwnA12Ytzpj5YlMwVGbWPIa_lrBdbx35opR9R3znCl1OV2pl1tSUX9jAFQzElHu4Qb2wkppghyL-98YQpV54LeVHsz9VZYvxxu9ldVMWx7rAU-4qaKcUzViZTW314BvaGSq1L-FeFg4_GnR46cUDF4vtRwr7aSyoNUq18tNFszLjZzKsIsTCz48zg/w320-h320/IMG_3415.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOUbqfJUwu_RL1AMmQsAJf0BEg6NLd5_HERGBloff-BGm2y6EBqJxoHeXbOrb3nGD-OZVC-F_7Hqm6y1tTBkj1i3H2iv9VMtP_imwfcxiwDWDSpmv4lnVsClHQVirCkRbCia2zvGdJ2y-OPghi5OGj5zdlmbicm8hp6O-hK7w4yvaRB0emuQv-1Oh00g/s3888/IMG_3416.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOUbqfJUwu_RL1AMmQsAJf0BEg6NLd5_HERGBloff-BGm2y6EBqJxoHeXbOrb3nGD-OZVC-F_7Hqm6y1tTBkj1i3H2iv9VMtP_imwfcxiwDWDSpmv4lnVsClHQVirCkRbCia2zvGdJ2y-OPghi5OGj5zdlmbicm8hp6O-hK7w4yvaRB0emuQv-1Oh00g/w320-h320/IMG_3416.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div>The paint on the Minion itself really brings out the details in the sculpt. It has great shades of red, browns, and blacks. The texture on the wings looks nice, with a leathery sheen to the paint, and gradations in the shading that make it look almost transluscent. The finger tips at the ends of the wings look great too with the shiny black claws. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi44z3EUpXgVWjjZKqdkem57S888muPoLTS1iYF8O9Nh7gpnEv0H2vb_2jCDcaYO4YIT9po_mv-JfQTAh3PCeQYDDeLY0uEM8_1cegdNoO5evDg-h8zYiXTXBTZ4aVSZ8jJTYeHF_ZWw7DmUDOOcIQsv2K3aGx9yQuzZ1HI4Dwwm_yofCHV8uGXN36IQ/s3888/IMG_3418.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi44z3EUpXgVWjjZKqdkem57S888muPoLTS1iYF8O9Nh7gpnEv0H2vb_2jCDcaYO4YIT9po_mv-JfQTAh3PCeQYDDeLY0uEM8_1cegdNoO5evDg-h8zYiXTXBTZ4aVSZ8jJTYeHF_ZWw7DmUDOOcIQsv2K3aGx9yQuzZ1HI4Dwwm_yofCHV8uGXN36IQ/w320-h320/IMG_3418.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8lpqlGOOdnqygp5hpyqn8h2ADT3_L-PqW_OVgwD_MefPpfkduCNTsoa2yUrnw5GuvhBqmvSDUOyDQlRnO9GPRIOaCbmHRwnH3E9CG-GHA7VaftDbYPfdVGeugHraMYjk-1P3bQdjn-5343kcxBFz7qu9vOoMGwNpGymay_ivobf-W-QLDds7oK_HEzA/s3888/IMG_3423.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8lpqlGOOdnqygp5hpyqn8h2ADT3_L-PqW_OVgwD_MefPpfkduCNTsoa2yUrnw5GuvhBqmvSDUOyDQlRnO9GPRIOaCbmHRwnH3E9CG-GHA7VaftDbYPfdVGeugHraMYjk-1P3bQdjn-5343kcxBFz7qu9vOoMGwNpGymay_ivobf-W-QLDds7oK_HEzA/w320-h320/IMG_3423.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div>The ridges on the back look great to give that dragon-esque style, and the darker paint brings out the details against the mostly red back. The head sculpt is fantastic, with gorgeous yellow eyes that have a nice sheen to them. The mouth and tongue also have a good sheen, and the teeth are appropriately dirty. The open mouthed snarl is perfect in this pose.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhKWzWf8u1Kr1sPuKmlqPIrnlHc4nLc6dWbvVT040XabvGYXifyMcFPI8ZCkMWECEnL3oS5UnKk6E5T8k_cCZlDfhCsSDlbek_44TKO6-lrfnX0-mQeW4m3-NFRCGW3xGqm5SXXzxal-7qAB9dMjyq5li3VL9Q9jcQaIRLzMeUrYYPPFzgGEc2xbuOg/s3888/IMG_3425.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhKWzWf8u1Kr1sPuKmlqPIrnlHc4nLc6dWbvVT040XabvGYXifyMcFPI8ZCkMWECEnL3oS5UnKk6E5T8k_cCZlDfhCsSDlbek_44TKO6-lrfnX0-mQeW4m3-NFRCGW3xGqm5SXXzxal-7qAB9dMjyq5li3VL9Q9jcQaIRLzMeUrYYPPFzgGEc2xbuOg/w640-h640/IMG_3425.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>As you can see below, this Minion really is the perfect companion piece to the Hordak. When it was first announced, I actually thought it was going to be some blue variant of Imp. But I'm glad they went with this interpretation of the Minion, which is more similar to the piece that came with the Hordak from the MOTU Classics line of 6" figures. I think it suits this more mature, modern aesthetic of this series of statues.</p><p>I hope Tweeterhead continue their great work in this series. I already have the incredible Mer-Man and Trap Jaw statues preordered. I think Sorceress and Beastman have also been teased with some 3D renders. I am hoping to also see Man-At-Arms and TriKlops. Then I think I'd be content to have all the core cast of MOTU characters I loved as a kid.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFtLxCQgRfKaMGJ3qc4F9u6lsX0VX6POsQBPMgR089Hyw3YGuHucZ0Us5vc0IMWUynVki7LEqaAec2tTRR_o1ULb8dQBkrgVKIcUPOZlgXshUSlXzWFtu7wWqN4YXk4ArPzKl2rDLBB3NTxsOSV9FKrx7gk5w3MfdQp0s64kmqrYxFZlRhROVek4nY3g/s2393/Crop02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2393" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFtLxCQgRfKaMGJ3qc4F9u6lsX0VX6POsQBPMgR089Hyw3YGuHucZ0Us5vc0IMWUynVki7LEqaAec2tTRR_o1ULb8dQBkrgVKIcUPOZlgXshUSlXzWFtu7wWqN4YXk4ArPzKl2rDLBB3NTxsOSV9FKrx7gk5w3MfdQp0s64kmqrYxFZlRhROVek4nY3g/w600-h640/Crop02.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><p><br /></p></div>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-90692968408273545392022-09-18T20:28:00.003+09:302022-09-18T20:28:26.792+09:30Transformers acrylic logo stands<p>These Transformers acrylic logos were some E-Hobby exclusive in Japan, and I couldn't work out any arrangement to get them shipped to Australia from Japan. So the only option was for me to order from Big Bad Toy Store, which certainly had their significant markup due to that exclusivity.</p><p>Click below to check out my review over on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel.</p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2P1IgBZHkIw" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p></p><p>The acrylic used is of good quality, and they stand quite sturdily. They're not that big, so not really worth the money to be honest. But they look damn good on display with the G1 Masterpiece figures, so the cost sort of gets forgotten after a while 😀</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhGaU9dltslWzPwAv28AtzGENSLFFRqGJohAV0x8hDOqHirow5jP4eqWDtWl4A6GG_ccvUNbpnxIzg2NUL3EuXf9cPTs-Nt_PsSVvPjVC_a-c2MpTRsygsEEj9YjeebM-Ky-Z4SMT_FdFSKZfdT1-5wTKEbyVKaVzPk5TvEVNL42go9b5FS1mXuY6vQ/s5184/IMG_3403.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2912" data-original-width="5184" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhGaU9dltslWzPwAv28AtzGENSLFFRqGJohAV0x8hDOqHirow5jP4eqWDtWl4A6GG_ccvUNbpnxIzg2NUL3EuXf9cPTs-Nt_PsSVvPjVC_a-c2MpTRsygsEEj9YjeebM-Ky-Z4SMT_FdFSKZfdT1-5wTKEbyVKaVzPk5TvEVNL42go9b5FS1mXuY6vQ/w640-h360/IMG_3403.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>They definitely add that extra display pizzaz in the cabinet with the figures. Almost adds that extra bit of authenticity with that throwback to the original toy artwork. I love it, but do wish the price was lower so that I could get more of them!</div><div><br /></div><div>They came out in Japanese writing too, but I stuck with the English classic style. Either way, if you can get them from Japan, you'll probably save quite a lot, but otherwise BBTS is an albeit costly option.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Ekr9AEp0QFbkirJSWqfIuCOE_YaSSQxjkKl_nlhq1iJrMPKBO5hW6_XwheCpkPrbHtk6iTF14xJWbEaIqFJE54t1xXXwmMvZ-DRA1jpBqrgFX7UWi2J_o3L--eSTiXuWpn_ZhJG-oHsb24LN90vS5-sbHViOxWrXz4bmJMytvXR499kBJsowGXFSfg/s5184/IMG_3406.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Ekr9AEp0QFbkirJSWqfIuCOE_YaSSQxjkKl_nlhq1iJrMPKBO5hW6_XwheCpkPrbHtk6iTF14xJWbEaIqFJE54t1xXXwmMvZ-DRA1jpBqrgFX7UWi2J_o3L--eSTiXuWpn_ZhJG-oHsb24LN90vS5-sbHViOxWrXz4bmJMytvXR499kBJsowGXFSfg/w640-h480/IMG_3406.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970365423007303761.post-17736071488434973432022-09-18T20:01:00.004+09:302022-09-18T20:04:57.152+09:30Tweeterhead Teela Exclusive Masters of the Universe<p>Ever since Sideshow started their modern interpretation of the iconic Masters of the Universe statue series, I was hoping that they would go deep into the character list. There are just so many characters for which I have lots of nostalgia due to the 80s cartoon series. That's what happens when you watch that stuff every weekend and after school!</p><p>Sideshow stopped their series and handed over to the folks that they were collaborating with over at Tweeterhead. And thank god they did, because Tweeterhead continue to do some awesome work! The statue releases are still few and far between, but each one is just too good for me to pass up!</p><p>This recent Teela statue is no exception. Click the link below to see my full video review over on the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel! Make sure to like and subscribe to stay tuned for more reviews coming up on the channel.</p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/twl0lqeQkxU" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Box art and contents are as you'd expect for this 1/5th scale. Everything is well protected and secured in the foam packaging. I love that they included two swap out head sculpts, and they actually make more of a difference that I thought they would (more on that later).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The set also comes with two swap out weapons. The standard version includes only the sword, which is made of metal and is beautifully detailed. Be careful of the base of the blade where it connects to the hilt. There were reports that this can separate from the hilt, and it's difficult to glue back in a stable manner.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The hilt has a peg that insets into the blade, and mine did have a bit of movement but not enough to separate. Either way, just be careful, because the weight of the metal blade does make it more fragile at that connection point.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn4CSE7TPKtUAi8Wf57HaO_f-SXr6bOOLqVd7EJZOOOf9cuXW_UzmGZCHTKBYqTlXTHNO55cIsUnvxtL3eaoiN-XqTXKF1yP2VnLPnqEWXVMWJF2N8zwNo-2OmmpzEe1TUFUU29TFO6EahLduhMWY7KlPCYBPbogBk2g6w9wUO51Scs2DQWAS-R2kDZg/s4000/20220620_194705.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn4CSE7TPKtUAi8Wf57HaO_f-SXr6bOOLqVd7EJZOOOf9cuXW_UzmGZCHTKBYqTlXTHNO55cIsUnvxtL3eaoiN-XqTXKF1yP2VnLPnqEWXVMWJF2N8zwNo-2OmmpzEe1TUFUU29TFO6EahLduhMWY7KlPCYBPbogBk2g6w9wUO51Scs2DQWAS-R2kDZg/w300-h400/20220620_194705.jpg" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmu1esxfkLQhDs9axTyJVOwlVz9ojZCCTzgoYgajtHnK-nYFaZC_4k2OiGAoc4ld7AFqjxnCXALwISYdFCADMEBEZWniAZczfPOG6S8qLYAGJHA3SlY5giaPfGvSeQN6ew4QDuObeA6_XKbCs5-khOzhU2G4nsfVu5HsDqYNksRW27wgI2sZifZwhSmw/s4000/20220620_194729.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmu1esxfkLQhDs9axTyJVOwlVz9ojZCCTzgoYgajtHnK-nYFaZC_4k2OiGAoc4ld7AFqjxnCXALwISYdFCADMEBEZWniAZczfPOG6S8qLYAGJHA3SlY5giaPfGvSeQN6ew4QDuObeA6_XKbCs5-khOzhU2G4nsfVu5HsDqYNksRW27wgI2sZifZwhSmw/w300-h400/20220620_194729.jpg" width="300" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6m3-dUOcq_-IjW6GBcv2FiouAoeaYysrbFA02abe978T9bmX8XBeQ9UD2q0U7ryAgFbe2UWdMZmG9I_9fD0Z0KgmDqH_uV65aNUApzF5MoGGgYyOltjBtCyF4rbQ-MSxcgQ3Y6O0dqj9ibQpE-3OFO4bvHrPHALMyu5ddRgRG2rxkQHGYamTxm0YZwg/s4000/20220620_195509.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6m3-dUOcq_-IjW6GBcv2FiouAoeaYysrbFA02abe978T9bmX8XBeQ9UD2q0U7ryAgFbe2UWdMZmG9I_9fD0Z0KgmDqH_uV65aNUApzF5MoGGgYyOltjBtCyF4rbQ-MSxcgQ3Y6O0dqj9ibQpE-3OFO4bvHrPHALMyu5ddRgRG2rxkQHGYamTxm0YZwg/w480-h640/20220620_195509.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Once all the separate pieces are connected, she looks absolutely gorgeous. As I mentioned before, she comes with two swap out head sculpts. The core part of the beautiful face is the same, with the key difference being her hair. One shown below has her hair up in the style similar to the classic cartoon. This actually gives her a more mature, almost regal appearance. I prefer this head sculpt over the second which is shown further below, because I like the mix of original cartoon styles with this more modern interpretation of the characters.</div><div><br /></div><div>The base is a gorgeous stair case in the style that Sideshow used for the original He-Man statue. The hue of the green of the Castle Grayskull stone is a pretty good match. I also love the purple slimy tentacles emerging from the depths of the castle too, with that glassy orangish eye peering out. It all comes together for a great sturdy base to the statue that doesn't overpower the main point of interest.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2G4FH6YesOujQmoxdGLHb7YmFFyfc3jKJURbPG4IGbnnN8-3vT0U2IRLVaqDCkf8ZfTwK2kJ6kq7-_-D-eSvSSWvMHTL697l3BUiZUzCOuqlInVxVEQ0i95pUQ8VBcFUczwekcX6Q4bv5r2A07aCPaKLJuHGzhUnKzv8f3bPGWvm0ilf03b08mtLGzA/s4000/20220620_201114.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2G4FH6YesOujQmoxdGLHb7YmFFyfc3jKJURbPG4IGbnnN8-3vT0U2IRLVaqDCkf8ZfTwK2kJ6kq7-_-D-eSvSSWvMHTL697l3BUiZUzCOuqlInVxVEQ0i95pUQ8VBcFUczwekcX6Q4bv5r2A07aCPaKLJuHGzhUnKzv8f3bPGWvm0ilf03b08mtLGzA/w300-h400/20220620_201114.jpg" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1HwybMRycVKnlcAGVhkQLnPP0LJTS78QxrbRLqSxBULRUBwK5cCI2KDHDyQDBZbgHkI1AVRsfjg3uifjgqVo4bshykctQ8DPMWXwImXqVfpAH1LMv4X93Z68icqYhv95ZfQQTdNPtmeAzNqUgLZeyUFhdPwaYHHz43rEyw7k2Xq6z2vbCril52y2wA/s4000/20220620_201050.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1HwybMRycVKnlcAGVhkQLnPP0LJTS78QxrbRLqSxBULRUBwK5cCI2KDHDyQDBZbgHkI1AVRsfjg3uifjgqVo4bshykctQ8DPMWXwImXqVfpAH1LMv4X93Z68icqYhv95ZfQQTdNPtmeAzNqUgLZeyUFhdPwaYHHz43rEyw7k2Xq6z2vbCril52y2wA/w300-h400/20220620_201050.jpg" width="300" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div>The shield she wields in her left hand is also nicely molded and painted, with nice details. The gold highlights bring out the pattern, and it has just a scattering of weathering. Her overall outfit doesn't have too much weathering either, but the boots have a touch.<div><br /></div><div>The outfit itself I think fits this style beautifully. It has that iconic style from the cartoon, with just enough tweaks for that modern, more mature, style too. It's different to Sideshow's original Evil-Lyn, which is great. I'm glad that they didn't go too far in trying to cover her up, since that classic Teela look is her in her white and gold leotard. The gold highlights across the left shoulder and chest are nicely sculpted and painted, and complement the sculpted fur on her right shoulder and back.<div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPyD5OMOaxPcZ2LcOGI6urtVSAg2bxqyxNeKKCbdWRw1tsDOx_EO0_-UDvLmqtk6NkDDspb22E30I_cZGqocYyZ05Ty45i_NYqRvdy5l32nYoMHkQkjpTjKC4_PsNAakvp_YE37kUVHWdjTbz3Vs1NH9FdPhiP3tzDyKJ_9UxHFnsy2v_xNQ--SCW07A/s4000/20220620_201138.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPyD5OMOaxPcZ2LcOGI6urtVSAg2bxqyxNeKKCbdWRw1tsDOx_EO0_-UDvLmqtk6NkDDspb22E30I_cZGqocYyZ05Ty45i_NYqRvdy5l32nYoMHkQkjpTjKC4_PsNAakvp_YE37kUVHWdjTbz3Vs1NH9FdPhiP3tzDyKJ_9UxHFnsy2v_xNQ--SCW07A/w300-h400/20220620_201138.jpg" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvOX1L7KHADAbxpLu4iVAzpR3D2W8d7a0xBt63SASDSmt26tsRzUKSnXjZ8JTXCrm6udLfhXrvD2GelAadr_OVG1NB2P0IhxZ6lnxHnEVRoE8f_MMhYoaU8yOLqL1t6Oc3rBdKMBAOrrAasz-AF0iVf2eAfv5i-298eynDUs0DKepSP0t5v2-MZ_OlCg/s4000/20220620_201212.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvOX1L7KHADAbxpLu4iVAzpR3D2W8d7a0xBt63SASDSmt26tsRzUKSnXjZ8JTXCrm6udLfhXrvD2GelAadr_OVG1NB2P0IhxZ6lnxHnEVRoE8f_MMhYoaU8yOLqL1t6Oc3rBdKMBAOrrAasz-AF0iVf2eAfv5i-298eynDUs0DKepSP0t5v2-MZ_OlCg/w300-h400/20220620_201212.jpg" width="300" /></a></div></div><br />The second head sculpt has her hair in a pony-tail, which gives her a more youthful appearance. Both are gorgeous sculpe, and both have that subtle makeup on her face that isn't too over-bearing. Really, either sculpt looks great, but I'll be displaying her with the updo.</div><div><br /></div><div>The exclusive version swap out piece is the Staff of Ka. It's not made of metal, but has a great curling design with the cobra twirled all the up. The gold paint application is also nicely done. It's a complete swap out arm at the shoulder, so not just a swap out hand. Some people reported having issues where the gap at the shoulder was more noticeable, but the seam on mine was fine.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeW7WPKwPtU7fNoFmwEfse_QYjh6HrlmbgW6WPQA6KCsOOu9sYCsNK12kdIFO3gV0iTU0Ae8WcsQVMMlLvMlgp_QsWXrTpcaPvzOPeJW3fCtgJ0m7mBTxB_jvfJfJVEPMMtAbRPqL-nkY0JnonpYtkDAdWRbGwwFYaDLaHrYrQwEDIAUVBvQ_6QA3Drw/s4000/20220620_201432.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeW7WPKwPtU7fNoFmwEfse_QYjh6HrlmbgW6WPQA6KCsOOu9sYCsNK12kdIFO3gV0iTU0Ae8WcsQVMMlLvMlgp_QsWXrTpcaPvzOPeJW3fCtgJ0m7mBTxB_jvfJfJVEPMMtAbRPqL-nkY0JnonpYtkDAdWRbGwwFYaDLaHrYrQwEDIAUVBvQ_6QA3Drw/w300-h400/20220620_201432.jpg" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit4nMy0Y6MyWxJglIN7_ZdJq2kuXH6SUuWnSWlei2MddbtPhNSymFpdOse3JC4Jp5WsIWoW86NW_BYEunz7_opa-1PR84sDmaaEUGSEkeDFfiMN2znrQyrKr18EG3a3Gk8jTlnGMOuoIdHLkVQyvvMzsis8jCcd-e2PdjpXBayzC2Y9ZGzViMREpKiJg/s4000/20220620_201512.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit4nMy0Y6MyWxJglIN7_ZdJq2kuXH6SUuWnSWlei2MddbtPhNSymFpdOse3JC4Jp5WsIWoW86NW_BYEunz7_opa-1PR84sDmaaEUGSEkeDFfiMN2znrQyrKr18EG3a3Gk8jTlnGMOuoIdHLkVQyvvMzsis8jCcd-e2PdjpXBayzC2Y9ZGzViMREpKiJg/w300-h400/20220620_201512.jpg" width="300" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div>The styling of the pose is both sexy and purposeful, and looks great from any angle. It's reminiscent of the She-Ra pose, but I'm glad she's looking in the opposite direction. The skin tone is nice, and has enough subtle shading to bring out the musculature detail.</div><div><br /></div><div>No matter where or how you display this statue, it's going to draw lots of attention and raise conversation. It's what every great statue piece should do!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7nXkuUuUf9w-VjvFCuAAA4ARVwvPiAswUZbSK2NR3ukPLXLIvlqckW8O62DWg2GwWabsw1Vd2RS30dWYk8IZFNY5ovkATwA0Aim5xLv8168JNWq005RpTLXjNuyNmWEYJjqwRlm2UTeZZT2v0sZC_eZcsg8UDJSL0_mnrEeGvdDIhI61Ch7NveeTosg/s4000/20220620_201528.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7nXkuUuUf9w-VjvFCuAAA4ARVwvPiAswUZbSK2NR3ukPLXLIvlqckW8O62DWg2GwWabsw1Vd2RS30dWYk8IZFNY5ovkATwA0Aim5xLv8168JNWq005RpTLXjNuyNmWEYJjqwRlm2UTeZZT2v0sZC_eZcsg8UDJSL0_mnrEeGvdDIhI61Ch7NveeTosg/w300-h400/20220620_201528.jpg" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOPI5l79oXGOItm6NBWeJ37keojxC01WodBHwpQOsOwI3JxpPJ7X9TnhxNR8RSlTalEQV4XRAngVmxPvrtT33P24DZ8TrhTYD0MgML0lC62kCych9QFWTLD2s8a9GJ8DThzFsHCZjczl9scr8QgVYK0g8lrDx1YjtxO_-GytkjLzFzst3XU4MwjpjBHA/s4000/20220620_201554.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOPI5l79oXGOItm6NBWeJ37keojxC01WodBHwpQOsOwI3JxpPJ7X9TnhxNR8RSlTalEQV4XRAngVmxPvrtT33P24DZ8TrhTYD0MgML0lC62kCych9QFWTLD2s8a9GJ8DThzFsHCZjczl9scr8QgVYK0g8lrDx1YjtxO_-GytkjLzFzst3XU4MwjpjBHA/w300-h400/20220620_201554.jpg" width="300" /></a></div></div><br />I think Tweeterhead have done a fantastic job in keep this series of statues going. I loved Masters of the Universe as a kid, and this modern interpretation by Sideshow and Tweeterhead have kept that love going.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have their Mer-Man preordered, with that exclusive coming later this year from Sideshow. Luckily they announced Trap Jaw with no exclusive, so all the swap out parts are standard. This definitely saved a lot of money by preordering from Popultcha, which is the Australian partner of Sideshow. That Trap Jaw looks absolutely incredible, so I cannot wait to add more henchmen to the collection!</div><div><br /></div><div>All I hope for is an announcement for Man-At-Arms, Sorceress, Beast Man, and Tri-Klops to be released, and then I can die happy! 😀<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcCfPbllkSocS8sh1fvUYzKpzChtG1XlbJ3AhRxPHFFkucAvMIPTEXA4cW4JOe8rLBgY2xRSBznVJhlVlMNtxGsc39Dre6PxzXJuJ9xExUVSXlISIUzzanIclMxPBFVU94U6a1GB3_imC2r2MD2rD_8lrmMTDw9fhxAgZWhtKxhrMc6AeiuaCSvPIbeg/s4605/IMG_3394b.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2657" data-original-width="4605" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcCfPbllkSocS8sh1fvUYzKpzChtG1XlbJ3AhRxPHFFkucAvMIPTEXA4cW4JOe8rLBgY2xRSBznVJhlVlMNtxGsc39Dre6PxzXJuJ9xExUVSXlISIUzzanIclMxPBFVU94U6a1GB3_imC2r2MD2rD_8lrmMTDw9fhxAgZWhtKxhrMc6AeiuaCSvPIbeg/w640-h370/IMG_3394b.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Kool Kollectibles Khaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738082222820574427noreply@blogger.com0