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Packaging - ***1/2
The packaging remains the same, following the retro appearance we've
become accustomed to. While it's not collector friendly, it does swap
rubber bands for twistie ties, and looks good on a peg, wall or shelf.
It also seems like the figure is a little easier to see inside the
bubble as well.
Sculpting - ****
This is one chiseled dude. From the nose to the lips to the
cheeks to the jaw, he looks like he could shred you with his
face.
The
sculpted visor looks great, with slightly different sculpts for each
eye. It turns smoothly, and lines up pretty well with his face.
It
doesn't look like the visor is *supposed* to come off, but I think you
could manage it with a little hot water. Underneath, his eyes are
sculpted with what looks like riveted black plates over each socket -
cool!
The body is pretty much what you've seen before, with the
exception of the chest/shoulder armor. This is removable, once you pop
the head off. I like the flared shoulders that they've given it, and
there's enough detail in the small rivets and edging to give it a very
unique look.
The hands are sculpted to work with the
accessories, particularly the sword. He stands great on his own at
about 7" tall, just like the rest of the series.
Paint - ***
Unfortunately, I had a few paint issues. There's some sloppy cut lines
on the few paint details that exist, and the green color of the armor
isn't quite consistent. The skin tone is off a bit too, particularly
between the ruddy face and lighter neck.
If
we got something like this in a figure off the pegs at Target, we'd be
pretty happy. But considering the higher cost, and the 'collector'
focus, we expect more of this line.
Articulation - ***1/2
If you own one of these figures, then you know what you're getting in
this category. There's the ball jointed neck, shoulders and hips (with
swivel bicep and thigh), pin elbows, knees and ankles, cut calf, wrist
and waist, and even a pin ab crunch.
The
chest armor restricts the ab crunch quite a bit, but the rest of the
joints are free to move cleanly, and the figure can pose extremely
well. A couple of the joints were a little loose, but the pins are all
very sturdy and there should be no issues with joint damage over time,
even with regular play.
Accessories - ***1/2
There's three accessories with Tri-klops - his sword, a glow in the
dark Warriors ring, and a Doomseeker.
The
sword is a new sculpt, and looks terrific. It's made from a fairly
stiff plastic, so you shouldn't have any trouble with it wilting over
time. It fits nicely in a slot on the back of his armor.
The ring is designed for a kid
to wear, and has a top that
opens to reveal the MOTU logo. This is a bit of a weird extra, since
the line is supposedly intended for adult collectors, but the ring is
clearly kid's stuff all the way.
Finally, there's the very cool
Doomseeker. In the 2002 cartoon, Tri-klops was the genius inventor,
and one of his developments was the Doomseeker, and small flying spy
machine. The Four Horsemen have given it a slightly more nostalgic
sculpt, and there's a clear plastic stand to hold the bird-like machine
above the ground.
This is definitely a cool extra,
and while it's not truly 'classic', it makes a great addition to the
overall display.
Fun Factor - ****
It says something that the Mattel action figures that are actually the
best toys are designed for collectors. I'm not sure what it says, but
it certainly says something.
Value - **
Nope, he's not a $20 figure. Even with the cool
ring, Doomseeker and sword, he's not to that kind of price tag. That
doesn't mean that most people that buy him won't be more than willing
to pay the money - but he's really a $16 or $17 figure tops.
Things To Watch Out For
-
Not a thing. These figures are very well built, with no weak joints or
cheap plastic.
Overall - ***1/2
I'm still not sure when we'll get a four
star figure in this line, but Tri-klops is pretty damn close. Had I not
had the handful of paint issues, I would have given him a perfect final
mark.
Even with a few paint issues, I
have to say that he's very
close to my favorite. I'm still leaning toward Hordak, and Mer-man is
still mighty sweet. But Tri-klops is a dark horse in the race, and is a
very welcome addition to the collection.
Score Recap:
Packaging - ***1/2
Sculpting - ****
Paint - ***
Articulation - ***1/2
Accessories - ***1/2
Fun Factor - ****
Value - **
Overall - ***1/2
Where to Buy -
Matty Collector
is the place this minute - then it will be off to ebay to find him.
Related
Links -
I've kept up with almost all of
the line so far:
- last up was Man-at-arms.
- before that was Hordak,
Zodac, Faker, Mer-man and Stratos, starting out
with He-man, Skeletor and
Beastman together in one review. I still need to get around
to doing He-Ro.
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