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Packaging - ***
The egg shaped backer card has the basic
colors and logo, and the tight fitting bubble leaves little waste. It
could use a bit more info on the back, including a list of the full
nine figures, but it does it's basic job just fine.
Sculpting - ***
There's good and bad here, and it's important to keep perspective around the price point. The
fur and feathers are detailed and finely sculpted. There's more detail
here than we usual see in PVC's like this, and the scale and
proportions are decent as well. Also on the plus side, all the
figures stand great on their own, something that's important to me. The
poses work pretty well too, and they are made from very solid, very
heavy plastic. On the negative side, while the sculpting is
detailed it isn't particularly screen accurate. It's tough to tell if
that's entirely the fault of the sculpt though, because the paint is so
far off that it throws the likeness off overall. I also wish that
E.B.'s dad had the scepter in his hands, but that's a minor nit. The
figures range in size from 2 1/2" to 4", depending on the figure. And
yes, I'm counting the ears.
Paint - **
The big
problem with the figures is the paint work, where they clearly saved
their cash. However, it's still not as bad as we've seen on some PVC
figures, especially when it comes to the basic quality. There's
not really a lot of slop, and the cut lines are generally clean. They
even used a gloss finish on the father's clothes to make them pop. But
none of the colors are accurate, and the lack of detail paint work on
the faces of E.B. or his dad really hurt their overall look. In fact,
the gray color of the dad couldn't be much further from his multi-tone
brown fur on screen. E.B.'s plaid shirt is just blue, and the backpack
he rode in sure wasn't this color either.
Articulation - Bupkis
I won't be deducting anything for this category from my overall,
because it was pretty obvious that these were intended as standard PVC
figures. But I thought it was worth pointing out in the review that
there are no joints, since some PVC figures occasionally do have a cut
neck or arm hidden in there.
Fun Factor - **1/2
While
these might not be articulated, kid's don't need joints to have fun.
Isn't that what Just Say No was all about? These are heavy, dense, and
easy to stand up. There wasn't really the kind of conflict that kid's
love to re-enact, but big fans of the holiday should enjoy them.
Value - ***
Considering the current price structure for most action figures,
getting anything for $5 is a great deal. These are decent sized, heavy
PVC figures, and at about $1.25, they're a solid bargain, paint issues
and all.
Things to Watch Out For -
Not a thing.
Overall - ***
These aren't great art, nor are they outstanding figures, but they are
good quality for the price, something that's a bit too rare these days.
The paint issues are a tad annoying, but the figures are recognizable
and cute. They'll make nice additions to any Easter basket, especially
for kids that have seen the film.
Score Recap:
Packaging - ***
Sculpting - ***
Paint - **
Articulation - Bupkis
Fun Factor - ***
Value - **1/2
Overall - ***
Where to Buy -
Obviously, you'll want to head to the local Walmart for these, where
you can pick them up in their Easter display for $5 a three pack.
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