Packaging - *
The figures are packed in slender gatefold boxes decorated with tastefully sedate graphics. The boxes appear to be identical apart from an applied label that identifies the contents. The real problem with the packaging is poor engineering: the backing cardboard for the figures is too thin, allowing the twist ties to tear through. All three figures arrived with at least one twist tie that had torn free; one figure was completely loose inside the box. The figures didn’t appear to suffer any damage, but the packaging itself definitely needs improvement.

Sculpting - ***1/2
The sculpts are distinctive and detailed. The expressions are realistic and usable in a wide variety of settings. Wiz’s hairstyle is especially unusual in this scale. The hand sculpts could be improved, especially the mold marks. Excellent work overall.

Paint -***
The paint ops are not spectacular, but they’re good enough that they don’t detract from the sculpting. Perfectly adequate.

Articulation - ***
The bodies have many points of articulation, but in practice seem to fall a little behind the best 1/6 scale bodies in the market. They pose well, but some of the joints seem to increase the floppiness factor without enhancing the range of motion appreciably. The bendy hands are a bit short in the fingers, limiting their usefulness.

Accessories - ***
Each figure comes with an extra pair of shoes in an alternate style. All the extra shoes are the soft plastic we’re used to seeing on 1/6 scale figures, but they still have real laces. The sculpting and detail on the shoes is excellent. They seem just as nice as shoes that often sell for $5 to $10 a pair as a separate item. Each figure is shown in the photos with the appropriate pair of shoes.

Outfit - ***1/2
The clothing is well made and nicely tailored. The outfits are distinctive and feature lacing shoes made from realistic materials. Wiz’s parka is the obvious standout and features a nicely lined interior, but it isn’t the only notable piece. Hassan and Fabian both have nice jackets, though Hassan’s jacket would be nicer without DiD’s logo in the pattern. Fabian’s leather jacket should have been lined like the other two jackets. It may be hard to distinguish in the photos, but Hassan’s white shirt features a nice textured weave. Fabian’s shirt has a colorful and unusual pattern, and his corduroy pants are another standout, though the fabric seems to have some small flaws or mismatches that detract from their appearance. Overall, the outfits are excellent -- not the kind of stuff you find on 1/6 scale figures all the time.

Fun Factor - **
The figures don’t have a tremendous amount of play value by themselves due to the lack of accessories, but they make great additions to any 1/6 scale collection that could use a little color and variety.

Value - ***
The figures cost $27 each at Good Stuff To Go, which seems to be a typical price. Although they don’t come with many accessories, the quality of the outfits, the distinctive sculpts, the unusual subject matter, and the limited availability make these figures a decent value.

Overall - ***
The X-boy2 Fashion Figures are a breath of fresh air and a nice addition to your eclectic 1/6 scale collection. You can add a half star to the overall score if you don’t care about the condition of the packaging.

SCORE RECAP:
Packaging - *
Sculpt - ***1/2
Paint - ***
Articulation - ***
Accessories - ***
Outfit - ***1/2
Fun Factor - **
Value - ***
Overall - ***

Things to watch out for:
The poorly designed packaging is a problem for mint-in-box collectors or anyone who prefers to keep the packaging in good shape. I imagine you’ll have a tough time finding figures that don’t have a packaging problem, even if you’re able to find them at retail. There’s another figure in the X-boy2 series -- Lamar (D870) -- but in the product photos he seems to lack the panache of his brethren.

Where to Buy: 
Good Stuff To Go has them for $27 each. Legends Toys & Hobbies has them for about $30 each.

Special thanks to Javi and María for loaning me their figures for this review.

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