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Sculpt - ***1/2
We never get a really, really good look at Dr. Tongue in the film, at
least not that I recall. It seems like he was back lit, making the
darker areas of the face tough to see. Because of that, the
interpretation of how much jaw is missing and how much the face is
damaged has varied over the years with different masks and collectibles.
I
think that Amok has gotten it about right here, certainly close enough
for any fan of the film to instantly recognize him. The detailing is
great, particularly in the disfigured face, but also in the various
folds and wrinkles of the clothing.
My one issue that holds it
back a bit is the hair. Yea, it's a tough one to pull off, because the
hair is very fine and wispy in the movie, but these strands are more
tootsie roll than detailed.
He's done in the same 7" scale as Bub, and should fit in fine with most
other figures in that same scale.
Paint - ***
The paint work here is appropriately gross and sloppy, since this is a
zombie. He should look like he's covered in dirt and blood, and Amok
has done a great job there.
The
dirt suit, with the bloodstained shirt and vest, look great, as does
the transition from rotting skin to torn flesh on the face. The overall
dirt wash might be too heavy for some folks, but I think it looks just
about right, considering the context.
However, some of the
details are a bit sloppy in ways they shouldn't be. The black pupils in
the eyes, looking off to one side, are far from round, and some of the
key cut lines - like between the vest and inside of the jacket on the
right - are poorly done.
Articulation - **
There's enough here to do some pretty standard zombie poses, but he's
about as close to a Nerd Hummel as you can get and still call him an
'action figure'.
There's
a cut neck, cut biceps, cut shoulders, cut wrists, and cut waist.
The cut biceps were a nice surprise, since I hadn't expected them, and
Bub didn't have them. Still, ball jointed shoulders like Bub had would
have been nice, and a ball jointed neck that would allow for some
tilted poses would have been nice as well.
Accessories - **
He only comes with one, his stand. It's encrusted with various nasty
little bits, as well as a branch and manhole cover. The sculpt and
paint are nice, and there's pegs for not one but both feet. It works
well, but he really could use an extra limb or two for a snack.
Value - **
Sadly, around $16 - $18 seems to be the going rate right now for any
specialty market action figure. However, this guy is likely to cost you
a tad more than average, and he doesn't add much punch in the
accessories department.
Fun Factor - **1/2
If you give this figure to a kid under 12 to play with, then you
shouldn't be surprised when they turn 13 and kill you in your
sleep.
For
older kids and teens who are into the monster genre, it's a bit more
appropriate. With the limited articulation, he's not going to do much
other than sit on the shelf and creep out Grandma, but that has it's
aspects of 'fun'.
Things To Watch Out For
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Not a thing. He's quite sturdy, and you should have any issues with
breakage or quality.
Overall - **1/2
I love the sculpt, and the paint work is solid. But the lack of
articulation and accessories at this price point ends up hurting him.
His predecessor was more articulated, had many more accessories, and
even cost less. It was just last fall that Bub came out, so it isn't
like a lot of time has passed between them.
If
you don't have an issue with what you're getting for the price tag
though, you should be very pleased with him. He adds another dimension
to your 7" scaled zombie shelf, and it's a recognizable zombie to boot.
Score Recap:
Packaging - ***
Sculpting - ***1/2
Paint - ***
Articulation - **
Accessories - **
Value - **1/2
Fun Factor - **1/2
Overall - **1/2
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Where to Buy -
You have several options:
- Urban Collector
has him at $17.
- Corner Store Comics
also has him at $17.
- Things From Another World
has him at $24.
- you can order direct from Amoktime
as well, for $18.
- or you can check ebay.
Related
Links -
There's been plenty of zombie figures the last few years:
- of course you'll want to check out Bub, the
companion figure to go with Dr. Tongue.
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also in the 6 - 7" scale are the Cult Classics Hare Krishna zombie, the
plaid
shirt zombie and Shaun from Shaun of the Dead, the Flyboy
zombie, as well as the Shaun/Ed
two pack.
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Mezco did the Attack of the
Living Dead figures.
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and don't forget the Land of
the Dead figures from SOTA.
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in a larger scale, there's the Harbinger
(priest) from Sideshow, as well as Subject
5.
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also in sixth scale, is the the Peril
Unlimited 12" zombie, The Peril
Unlimited Bloody Betty, the Sideshow Shaun and Ed from Shaun of the Dead,
and the Night of the Living
Dead Cometary Zombie.
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and don't forget the cool (but expensive) zombies from the sixth scale Dust series.
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