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Packaging - **1/2
The packages are pretty simple, but lack much personalization. They
also show only a minimum number of figures on the back, mostly Rex
variants. There's quite a bit more to this line up, and I think the
packaging could do a bit better job of selling it. A
bigger issue is one that Mattel seems to have with multiple lines. The
interior trays tend to warp the legs, especially on Rex. It makes it
tough to keep the figures standing, and you'll probably have to heat up
the lower legs and refreeze them in a proper pose. However, on the plus side there's no twisties, which is always a positive for me.
Sculpting - ***
These are done in a fairly standard 4" scale. They style is more like
Clone Wars or one of the other current Asian influenced cartoons, with
skinny limbs and somewhat extreme proportions. While
the style won't necessarily fit in with other more realistic lines, the
size does match up pretty well. There's not a ton of detail, but the
mechanics look good, and the style connects with the show designs
properly.
Paint - **1/2
The paint work is a bit sloppy, even for a mass market toy, but don't
forget that these figures aren't large. Still, the cut lines are a bit
sloppier than I like to see, and some of the over spray is a bit much,
even when viewed with the nekkid eye. There
is a nice mixture of finishes though, especially on Kleiss. The glossy
paint on his mechanical hand looks great, and they even added some of
that metallic paint to other areas.
Articulation - **1/2
These are definitely not super articulated, but there's some key joints here. The necks are cut joints, as are both shoulders. There are also T hips, but no other leg joints. The
mechanical right arm on Rex has a pin elbow and a cut bicep joint,
making it possible for him to do some decent arm poses. Kleiss has pin
elbows on both arms, but no cut joints for him. Both figures
should stand fine on their own, but I did have some issues with Rex due
to the warped ankles caused by the packaging.
Accessories - ***
Each figure comes with one accessory - a insect-like E.V.O. that's
about dog sized in comparison to the figures. The sculpts are good -
the one that comes with Rex looks like a beetle crossed with a spider,
and the one that comes with Kleiss looks like a scorpion - but there's
no paint ops. They are cast in a single color, with no additional paint
details, and no articulation.
Fun Factor - ***
They
aren't super articulated, but kid's will still enjoy them. There's a
lot of play value due to the conflict nature of the show, and there's a
good mix of E.V.O's and Rex variants to battle.
Value - ***
These were just $6 each, which is pretty good
for a 4" figure these days. Star Wars figures, POTC figures, they are
all a couple bucks more than that, and don't have a lot more features.
Sure, Hasbro does this scale better than Mattel, but the price is still
a solid value.
Things to Watch Out For -
Not a thing!
Overall - ***
While there's some issues, particularly with the paint, the quality
isn't too far off considering the price point. It's nice to find
figures in this scale for $6, something that's all too rare these days. For
fans of the show, there's quite a few figures and vehicles already in
the series, and more are on the way. While these are clearly geared for
the kids, older fans who also like this scale should be relatively
pleased.
Score Recap:
Packaging - **1/2
Sculpting - ***
Paint - **1/2
Articulation - **1/2
Accessories - ***
Fun Factor - ***
Value - ***
Overall - ***
Where to Buy -
You can't go down an action figure
aisle at a major retailer without tripping over these guys, so finding
them around town shouldn't be too hard.
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