Packaging - ****
Wow! The figure comes in a
fantastic box. Upon getting it in your hands, you will see the famous
archeologist on the front. Opening the flap will reveal which number
you have. This figure was limited to 3000 pieces world wide and mine is
2837 (I wonder who has number 1?).
Opening the box further you will
find the figure and accessories inside. There are also photos from
various scenes of the film. When I got this guy on eBay, he was opened,
but complete. The only thing missing was the insert for the
accessories, but I have all the accessories. This is one of the coolest
boxes I’ve scene and I like it a bit more then the Hot Toys Dark Knight
boxes.
Sculpting - ****
This is Harrison Ford! I have yet to see a sculpt this close. He even
has the little scar underneath his lips. My only grip is that the
sculpt does have a bit of a cartoon quality, but it doesn’t detract
from the score. I like this sculpt much better than the Sideshow one.
Paint - ****
Perfection! The paint is great! There’s a microscopic bit of rubbed of
paint on the hair, but it’s covered by the hat. Actually, now that I
think of it, the lips are a little too pink; but again, it doesn’t
detract from my score.
Articulation - ****
I guess Toys McCoy doesn’t have their own body, so Indy is on a Classic
Collection Hasbro GI Joe body, but the hands are not Hasbro. You get
two sets of interchangeable hands which I’ll get to in accessories. The
leather jacket does limit articulation a bit, but that’s the jackets
fault, not Indy’s.
Outfit - ****
I wish I could give this category five stars because it deserves it.
Let’s start with the hat. It plastic (not felt like vintage Indy) and
it fit’s perfect. It doesn’t look over sized and it doesn’t rub on the
paint (like Sideshows Freddy Krueger does).
Next there’s the shirt. It looks
like any other shirt, but what makes it stand out is the pockets and
real top button that actually buttons (if you have hands small enough
to do it). Then there’s the satchel. It has a real leather strap and
the actual bag open’s and closes with the snappy things.
Next we have the jacket. It’s
real leather with a lining. There’s an inner pocket inside and the
jacket even comes with a functional zipper. It’s a bit over sized, but
you’ll never notice it. Going lower we have cloth pants with pockets
and two belts. One’s just a cloth belt and the other is a leather belt
with a holster and the whip strap.
Going even lower you will find shoes, but upon closer inspection,
hidden under the pant legs, you will find socks. Socks! Not too many
figures have socks. That’s how good Toys McCoy is. They go that extra
mile. The only other company that does things like that is Hot Toys.
Accessories - ****
Indy whips some major butt in this category. He comes with two hands, a
revolver, a whip, a sand bag, the idol, a Toys McCoy metal stand (which
you probably won’t need, but it’s nice), and I guess you could say the
hat too. Oh, and you get an instruction manual and registration card.
The manual is nice and has some pictures in it, but it’s about 80%
Japanese, which I can’t read.
The two hands can be a real pain
to get on. The manual recommends putting the hands in warm water, and
believe me, it’s the only way to switch the hands, but it gets scary
getting that jacket so close to hot water.
The revolver is a Smith and
Wesson M-1917 caliber 45 pistol. It’s all die-cast and the hammer cocks
back (though it’s seems fragile to me) and the cylinder spins. It
doesn’t pop out, but that’s a good things because the revolver that
came with the Sideshow Indy did and I’d always drop it and lose it in
the carpet. The whip a real, hand braided leather. It’s a smidge over
sized, but that’s ok. It doesn’t crack, but I’ll admit, it hurts when
you whip your arm.
I read some were long ago that
the sand bag had actual sand in it, but it doesn’t. It just has a sort
of pillow material in it. It does have a real tie string on it though.
Finally there is the idol. It’s metal and to my knowledge, it’s has a
real gold shell. I can’t be sure though, but the manual kind of implies
it. It fits in Indy’s open hand snuggly, but it does seem under sized.
It’s about ¾ the size of the Sideshow one that came with the idol stand
for Belloq. I like the way it looks in Indy’s hand though. It does have
some wait too.
Value - ***1/2
I got really lucky. I picked one up on eBay for around $280. I was
willing to pay up to $350. That’s a steal (for me anyway)! That deal
may never come up again. I usually see him on eBay from 600 to 1000
dollars. To me, I think he is worth every penny. He is truly an
extraordinary toy and he’s now my favorite taking the place of the Hot
Toys TDK Original Costume Batman. You have to ask yourself what he’s
worth to you. To me, it’s a lot.
Overall
- ****
In my opinion, this is one
of the greatest figures ever made. I am one of the hugest Indy fans,
and this guy is a dream come true to me. I’ve wanted him for so long
and now I have one. The Toys McCoy Indiana Jones 12” action figure is
truly a remarkable figure. The only other company that does things of
this quality and attention to detail is Hot Toys.
SCORE
RECAP:
Packaging - ****
Sculpt - ****
Paint - ****
Articulation - ****
Accessories - ****
Outfit - ****
Value - ***1/2
Overall - ****
Where
to Buy -
There are about two options for this guy.
- Brian’s Toys has him for $999.99 still
in the box.
- Then there’s your good friend ebay.




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