Favorite Figure: Jakks pacific 2008 stone cold
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"Mah name… mah name is Cryin' Houn'! Mah first name, being the name before mah last name, is Cryin'! Mah name, taken together… mah name is Cryin' Houn'! Mah name is Cry-" Shut up already.

When NECA revealed their Stump Wrestling Turtles, it was clear to fans that we'd get some complementary characters. They put out Leatherhead, but he fought Ace Duck, not the turtles. Rather, they fought the strong, four-armed (and annoying) Cryin' Houn'. Unlike the other recent Adventures figures, Houn' was first to market at Walmart rather than Target, but he's showing up at the latter now, and you should be able to find the other wrestling figures with no issue.

Cryin' Houn' resembles a big, ugly dog, hence his name. While his debut issue was drawn by Jim Lawson, Houn's sculpt, done by Tony Cipriano, resembles Ken Mitchroney's style more. He has a big chin, thin black ears, and an angled smile. The black around his eyes is supposed to be a mask, but I don't see a string or anything, so I assume the headband holds it onto his head. His head is a solid hunk of plastic, with slightly softer plastic for the ears, and bold colors. The lines could be better, but for the most part, he looks pretty good. Also, despite what the box illustrations suggest, the upper part of his head is supposed to be a fleshy pink.

At about 7 1/2" up to his ears, Cryin' Houn' may not be the largest TMNT figure NECA's done, but so far, he's the largest one in the Adventures line. He's also very chunky and muscular, and with four arms as well, making him one of Stump Wrestling's strongest combatants. He's dressed in a singlet, which is a layer of rubbery material over the torso, alongside boots and gloves. Most of his clothes are a bold pink combined with light purple, and the paint is mostly good, but the issue with bleed and uneven lines is still present. The body underneath and arms are much better, with cleaner lines and great sculpting on the muscles. He has dog tags as well, are they're hanging on a string attached to his back, allowing for them to dangle more naturally.

As a wrestler, Houn' needs plenty of articulation for wrasslin', and Jay Kushwara gave him all the joints he could ask for. He has a barbell head and chest, swivel/hinge shoulders, elbows, wrists, and ankles, ball-jointed hips, swivel thighs, and double-hinged knees. He doesn't have pinless joints for the knees like the Wrestling Turtles got, but they don't throw off the look too much. The head joint offers plenty of motion, and the chest crunches forward great, but not so much in other directions. The only accessories this guy gets are five pairs of hands: closed, splayed, grasping, shaka sign, and peace sign/extended ring and pinky fingers. Since he has four arms, he really should've gotten two of each pair, especially considering the higher price. So if you want him to have all fists or all grasping hands, you'll need to buy a second one.

Cryin' Houn' is a great figure, but also a tough sell. You're paying $50 for a figure with extra hands and nothing else, and I was actually hesitant to pick him up until I caved in, but I suppose the figure's size and heft contributes to the above-average cost. Still, he's worth the price if you have the Turtles four-pack as well, and with more Stump Wrestlers confirmed for next year, you may want to invest in a ring scaled for them as well. The WWE Legends cage by Mattel looks like it could fit with these.

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The highly intelligent humanoid fly is a super criminal, biding his time as he collects evil allies to take down the Turtles....[See More]

Looking for someone who does good quality work and accurate anime custom figure work!...[See More]

Currently Collecting: Battlestar Galactica, Danger Mouse, Scooby Doo, Captain Power, Kenner Super Powers
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Beautiful doll. The clothing matches the movie appearance well. However, the detail on the face does not match Liv Tyler well. The head is small (as compared to the Eowyn toy) and the upper body flexibility is poor....[See More]

Comments: SOG-A-DOM Legends Figure Art
נְפִילִים - ˈnɛfɪˌlɪm - Nəfīlīm - Nephilim

Nephilim were the result of union between supernatural beings and human women, or literal translation “the sons of God” and the “daughters of men” - many believe to be fallen angels. According to ancient scripture (G 6:1-4), when human beings began to multiply on the earth and daughters were born to them, the sons of God saw how beautiful these human women were. They took any they desired for themselves from a selection that pleased them. Those divine beings copulated with the beautiful women and gave birth to children - known as the Nephilim - who became heroes and legendary figures of ancient times.

Captivating the imagination, the original concept design for fictional superhero's. SOG-A-DOM Legends Figure Art is a blend of artistry inspired by Dawn McTeigue, Luis Royo, Frank Frazetta, Eric Basaldua, Dorian Cleavenger, Boris Vallejo, Krys Decker, Nathan Szerdy. In the style of Savage Land, FIRE-AND-ICE.
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Hello everyone,

I’m currently trying to get in direct contact with someone at V-TOYS Studio, but so far, I’ve had no luck despite multiple attempts. About three weeks ago, I sent direct messages to both their Instagram and Facebook accounts, hoping to get a response, but I haven’t heard back from them. I also tried reaching out via email, but unfortunately, the email address I used keeps bouncing back as undelivered, which leads me to believe it might no longer be active.

I’ve been searching for alternative ways to get in touch, but I haven’t found anything definitive yet. Since this community has so many knowledgeable and experienced collectors, I’m hoping someone here might have some insight. Maybe you’ve successfully reached out to V-TOYS Studio in the past or know of a distributor, representative, or reliable contact they’ve worked with.

Additionally, if you’ve ever experienced similar difficulties getting in touch with an indie manufacturer like this, I’d be grateful for any tips or advice on the best approach to take. Whether it’s through a third-party distributor, a specific social media strategy, or even attending a particular event where they might have a presence, any guidance would be incredibly helpful....[See More]

The 80s and 90s were a time for many a unique property in both toys and television, with everyone striving to be the next He-Man or TMNT. One of those concepts was Biker Mice from Mars, and clearly, they were doing something right, as it proved enough of a cult classic to be brought back in the 2000s. The Nacelle Company, who now owns the property, is seeking to bring back the show yet again, but first, they put out a new line of figures. They've been out for a while now, mainly through comic and collectible retailers, but Walmart has them in as well for a little cheaper.

The packaging is very uniform on these, being window boxes with a primarily orange motif, though each character has a unique bio on the back. They're based of the Galoob line, and while simple, they do the job well. They're also designed with collector-friendliness in mind, as you only need to remove some tape to get everything out.

The mice share a lot of similarities in appearance, such as muscular build, funky clothes, and red antennae, because how else would you know they're aliens? Throttle, the leader of the trio, carries some unique attributes from the others, with more curved ears, a full head of hair, and shades, which can be removed to reveal the (sorta creepy) eyes underneath. He has three different heads: neutral, happy, and wearing his helmet. They are very screen-accurate, and while you may need some heat to swap them out, they'll provide plenty of different looks. Nacelle didn't bother crediting the crew behind the mice, but it's confirmed through ToyCollectr that Arlen Pelletier sculpted them.

Throttle comes up to about 7" tall to the tip of his antennae, putting him in a 1:10 scale so these can fit with lines such as MOTU Classics, NECA TMNT, Super7 Ultimates, and what have you. Throttle has the most biker-like outfit out of the three, with a leather jacket, neckerchief, belts, and boots. The pistol in his holster is sculpted into it, so don't expect to be able to remove it. The jacket and neckerchief, which are one sculpted piece, isn't glued on or anything, so you can remove it, but you'll need to heat up the shoulder sockets and pop out the arms to do so. These figures are matte paint from head to toe, and the finish is great, with clean lines. However, my Throttle has some stray red marks on him, with a very noticeable one on his right forearm. Given how much of these Walmart managed to get on the shelves, you'd think I'd find a cleaner one.

Next is Modo, the big guy of the bunch. And big is right, at 8" tall, with bigger, chunkier parts than Throttle. He's a little more war-torn from the Plutarkian attack than the others, with an eyepatch and a notch missing from his right ear. He has the same head options as him, but the happy head has a grin instead of an open mouth. The legs are what give him more height, and the kneepads and boots are more colorful than the others. His most notable feature is his robotic right arm, having lost his organic one in the war. The prototype had a metallic finish to the arm, but the final product is matte to match the rest of him, but the wrist joint has a metal-like wash to it, making it stand out. The arm is a simple, geometric shape, but it matches the show perfectly, and the paint overall is very clean aside from some sloppy edges.

Lastly, there's Vinnie, and while he's the shortest at 6 3/4", he does share a couple parts with Throttle. Specifically, the torso, upper arms, and tail. The legs are shorter, and also have studs on the sides (though the paint could be cleaner). The boots are more plain, and his only upper body clothing is a harness and another neckerchief. The neckerchief is a separate piece, and can be removed when you pop off the head. Speaking of the head, the right side of his face was burned in the Plutarkian attack, so he wears a piece of metal over it. Despite this deformity, he remains chipper, with a smiling head, a happier head, and one with his riding helmet. Each of the helmets have unique accents, with Throttle's having black on the ends and studs on the top, Modo's having blue accents, and Vincent's being red. The antennae are a softer material, so that you won't have to worry too much about damaging them when swapping.

Nacelle may be a little new to the figure game, but they know how to do articulation, and do it well. The main setup is a barbell head, swivel/hinge shoulders and ankles, double-hinged elbows and knees, swivel biceps, waist, thighs, and shins, ball-jointed chest, hips, and tail, and revolver joint wrists. The only one different is Modo, as his robotic arm has a single-jointed elbow instead of a double-jointed one. Some of the joints can be tight out of the box, but everything moves great and holds up just fine. There's no peg holes for the feet, so you'll need a posing arm stand to hold them up on one-legged poses. They each have the same three pairs of hands - gripping, relaxed, and closed - and like the heads, you'll want to heat them up to make them easier to swap.

As for accessories, the trio all get the same blaster and hot dog, but they also have unique weapons, lifted from the Galoob figures. Throttle has a big "sprocket launcher," which does exactly what it says. It works like the older figure's weapon, as you push on the thing in the back to send the sprocket flying. It's hard to push out, but man, does it go far! Three sprockets are included to launch, and both the weapon and projectiles have a great metallic wash. Modo has a rocket gun, but unfortunately, it's just a solid hunk of plastic; no action feature present with this thing. On the positive side, they recreated the older version perfectly, and this one has a shiny bronze finish. Vinnie has more of a tool than a weapon in his grip claw, bearing the same wash as Throttle's weapon, and it can open and close. He also gets his crowbar, and while it doesn't spin, he'll look nice with it.

Getting figures from a property as niche as Biker Mice is unexpected in the new 20s, but Nacelle took a shot at it, and they managed to nail it. The great sculpts and finish, useful articulation, and good value (even if you're not buying from Walmart, they're still usually under $40) make them worth getting even if this is your first time hearing of the show. Nacelle has already announced more characters, including the main villains, and "Sports Bros" variants are coming pretty soon, and hopefully we'll be able to build up the line as soon as possible.

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Cairo Indy feels like a filler figure. I believe he may in fact be what filled the spot after Mola Ram was canceled. So much of this figure is reused from Raider's Indy. The monkey is reused from Marion. The whip, satchel and revolver of course but I won't knock it too much for that as they are part of Indy's kit. The only appreciable addition change is the slightly altered shirt sculpt. It can be a fun look for Indy, but is it worth the price as the other figures for what is essentially a repackage? Articulation is what you would expect. Sculpt and paint apps are fine and on par with the other figures like the Raider's Indy. There's not much else to say given what this figure is. Is it essential? No. If you want it? I recommend waiting for a sale. It is on black friday sale right now for $16 or so. Is it worth it at that price? That's up to you....[See More]

How cool is it that we have an action figure of Henry Sr? While we can be disappointed by what we didn't get. We also have to recognize the cool stuff we did get. Henry Sr. is probably not what many people would think of first when they think of an action figure. Yet here he is. While Hasbro at times has their misses, I think the face sculpt is pretty great here. His glasses can even be removed. At this scale I can't imagine that's easy to pull off.

The likeness to Connery is convincing and he comes with his hat which is removable as well. He comes with a fair number of accessories too including his suitcase which is well detailed and painted. And his umbrella and a very tiny grail diary.

Even if you aren't a completionist and only looking to get a few figures? Henry Sr. is one I think you will probably want in your collection. Especially to go with Indy from Last Crusade....[See More]

A Indiana Jones line of figures just wouldn't feel complete without Indy's faithful friend Salah. While this is a welcome addition, I think many folks would have preferred him with his Red Fez as seen in Last Crusade. If we start talking about all the missed opportunities for the line we'd be here a while.

Salah isn't a bad figure. He does allow you to pose him with Indy in recovering the Ark from the Well of Souls. But that's about it. And here we have another issue that is present in some other figures in the line. We have a reused accessory which feels even more egregious here considering Map Room Indy and Salah both have the same coiled rope. So when you compare this to other figures in the range Salah offers less than other figures but costs the same (at least he did at release).

Articulation is what you would expect though he is somewhat limited by his robes. The sculpt is ok, but there is a weird area on his chest where it looks like someone took an axe to it. His face is again ok, but looks a bit off.

If you are a completionist you will want the figure. Is he essential? Probably not unless you really want to re-enact the map room scene. If you are up for a challenge you can try using the Kazim head and graft his fez onto the Salah face. It's a bit labor intensive and makes you feel a bit like a plastic surgeon, but it's the only option short of some custom heads from Syndicate or elsewhere....[See More]

Current Projects: Col. Vogel
Col. Dietrich
Col. Spalko
Disguised Indy
Mei Ying
Favorite Series: Play Arts Kai Final Fantasy, NECA BttF, Unlicensed Warcraft Figures, Adventure Series, Marvel Legends
Currently Collecting: Indiana Jones, NECA Back to the Future, PAK, Marvel Legends
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Collection Size: 380 releases...709...834...887...900...987....1006
Want List: Shard, Frenzy, Cypher, Magma, Synch, Vibe, Naomi, Vixen, Katana, Jolee Bindo, Quinlan Vos, Jocasta Nu, Bail Organa, and Depa Billaba
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Current Projects: Mcfarlane/Mattel Dc Multiverse: currently none

Star Wars The Black Series: currently none

Marvel Legends:
Kitty Pryde (X-Men movie version)
Daisy Johnson AKA Quake (Agents S.H.I.E.L.D TV show version)


Power Rangers Lightning Collection: currently none

Fallout:
None

Pokemon: currently none
Currently Collecting: Marvel Legends, Star Wars Black Series, Mcfarlane DC Multiverse, and Power Rangers Lightning Collection and variety of imports .
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