First Figure: A Jazwares P1 Akuma & Resaurus P2 Cammy bought together from a car bootsale table around 2008
Collection Size: fairly large, i'd have to count (it's taking up a single bedroom atm)
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Street Fighter isn't just about people duking it out all over the world; the fight between good and evil is also a prevalent factor. Most of the characters we've gotten in Jada's SFII line are good or at least neutral, but there are some villains as well. There's the Evil Ryu and Violent Ken exclusives (who didn't appear in the original SFII and its updates), as well as Sagat and more recently Vega. But the true big bad of the game and series is M. Bison (called Vega in Japan, while Vega is called Balrog, and Balrog is called Bison. Not sure why that is).

Bison embraces his role as II's main villain with his design, dressed in a military uniform with a peaked cap bearing a winged skull pin. His face alone is intimidating, with an unamused expression on a head with a prominent chin and cheekbones, as well as blank white eyes, likely a result of him purging all of his goodness to obtain what's known as "Psycho Power." His alternate head matches the sprite art seen on the box, with an angrier expression and small orange pupils. Both heads bear good paint and detail, including some dark wash around the eyes.

Standing about 6 1/2" tall, Master Bison's uniform is mostly red, though with blue around the middle and collar. He's quite muscular, as any Street Fighter would be, and his clothes bear a similar texture to Ryu and Ken's. The lower part of the top from the belt downwards is rubber, so that it doesn't get in the way of leg movement. The parts of his outfit that would be steel, such as the shinguards, are given a metallic silver coat, and the paint work is pretty good, though there's some bleed and other issues on areas like the bracers and belt. The cape is a leather-like material held in place by pins on the shoulder pads, and it's wired as well, so you can pose it however you like.

Bison bears most of the same articulation as the rest of the line, with the usual joints for the head, neck, shoulders, biceps, elbows, wrists, chest, waist, hips, thighs, knees, and ankles. He lacks the shin swivels these figures usually get due to the shinguards, but the shoulder pads can move, as they're separate pieces sandwiched between the pectoral hinges and shoulder pegs, so their positions can be shifted. My main nit with the design is the back of the knee joints, as the lower parts aren't painted to match the boots, so you have an obvious red disk showing up on gray and black areas. Aside from the extra head, Bison has the option of closed or grasping hands, a Psycho Power effect that can go over the fists, and an alternate pair of shoulder pads without the cape. They're easy to get on and off, with instructions being included on how to do so, but it takes a bit of force getting the right pads to clip on.

Like Dhalsim, Bison is getting an SDCC-exclusive variant, depicting him with a green and red outfit, a bold orange instead of silver colors, and dark maroon boots, belt, and other black areas. He's also far more accessorized, with new smiling and grinning heads (both for this variant and the regular Bison), a pair of thumbs-up hands, a blue Psycho Power effect, a Psycho Crusher effect that goes over the entire figure (and includes a stand), and a burning opponent piece same as Dhalsim's, but blue. Not sure why Jada holds off more of the desirable parts for exclusives, but it gives us more of a reason to get the alternate palettes. Speaking of, there's a BBTS-exclusive Bison with a blue and red outfit that looks pretty cool.

Paint issues aside, M. Bison is pretty cool and fun, and it never hurts to have villains for your other figures to fight. The reason I don't get these more often is because I usually prefer to buy in-store, and Target is the main brick-and-mortar retailer for these, but mine rarely get them. Now that GameStop is carrying this line (Walmart too, but they only have the first wave so far), I'm more likely to get these more often.

- 7/21/25...[See More]

Favorite Figure: my autographed 1995 Boba Fett POTF MOC
Favorite Series: Star Wars from 77-85
First Figure: 1977 Darth Vader
Collection Size: been collecting since 77.
Currently Collecting: star wars all years
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I don't go to movie theaters often, but Godzilla Minus One was the first movie I was willing to see there in a long time. I was already prepared for it having seen the Showa- and Heisei-era films, and I enjoyed it a lot because of the story, characters, action, Godzilla returning to his portrayal as a destructive monster, not an ally... just about everything. Having the Godzilla license meant Super7 was quick to do him in Ultimates form, and thanks to a recent BBTS sale, I got him for a somewhat better price.

Super7 already ditched the packaging slip covers with Toho wave four, so Minus One Goji doesn't have one either. The box is more simplistic than the other Godzilla Ultimates, but the graphics fit this specific version of the character well, and no slip cover means you can see right away what's inside. There are more twist ties than usual here, so that's a little bothersome, but it's easy to snip them out.

I don't remember who sculpted Godzilla, nor am I sure if I ever saw who did, but what I do know is that Super7 was able to work with the film's director and models directly to ensure he came out as accurate as possible. It certainly paid off, as this figure looks better than their previous Godzilla Ultimates. The portrait is accurate to the film, with plenty of detail and good paint highlights. It's not a perfect output, but the benefits of being able to use the movie's model as a reference can be seen with it. Godzilla has two head sculpts, one with the mouth slightly open and one with the mouth wide open and roaring. The paint on the roaring head isn't as good as the default one, but both look good on the rest of the figure, and swap with little difficulty.

Godzilla stands about 8 1/4" tall, but his tail is a lot longer at 10". Because of this, it's a separate piece like usual, this time with the ball peg being on it rather than his posterior. It pops on fine, but I'd recommend some heat to ensure a better fit. The rest of the figure has all the details his model does, although the sculpt is rather soft appearance-wise, but it's not the first S7 Goji to suffer that issue. To be honest, he feels a little cheap around the torso, with the hollow plastic reminding me of a Happy Meal toy, and that's not how you want to hear an $85 figure described. The scales look nice, but tend to get warped inside the package, so be mindful of that. The deco looks better than the renders, as he doesn't look like he's covered in sand, and the colors are mostly clean and do a good job highlighting his scaly body.

The articulation is an improvement over the BioGoji mold, as I found most of the joints having more range and better movement. Godzilla has a barbell head, ball-jointed neck, chest, hips, and tail, swivel/hinge shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, and ankles, swivel biceps, and six extra ball joints in the tail. The head, neck, and chest have tons of range, allowing for plenty of dynamic poses. The tail can go a little straighter now, but still doesn't have enough tilt in the joints for more bend. The arms and legs work great, and it helps the elbow joints are on the forearms like they should be, but it would've been nice if the hips had more outward motion. The extra head is his only accessory; no extra hands or anything. I feel that's all he really needs, but a few more extras would've helped with the value.

Minus One Goji has had more than his fair share of variants already, getting nearly as much reuse as the BioGoji sculpt. The first was a "Minus Color" variant to tie in with the black-and-white version of the movie, and that one was really limited, being a weekend-only direct pre-order with a limited amount, and he sold out in, I think, under 24 hours. Then he got a "charging" variant that was a general release, and it featured Godzilla with larger, blue spikes covered in glow-in-the-dark paint, with the mouth being similarly blue, showing him preparing to fire his atomic breath. It's similar to the NYCC Heat Ray BioGoji, but unlike that one, he lacked the breath effect itself (lame!). The packaging on both of those looked cooler than the regular version, and it makes me wonder why the base Goji didn't have a similar box. And now we're getting a clear orange-red "burning" variant for an SDCC pop-up! Hopefully, the recent price increase for Ultimates doesn't mean he'll end up being $100; these were already overpriced enough.

It's a good thing I held off on this figure for a bit, since I was able to get a reasonable discount on him, though he really should be a $50-60 figure at most. While there's still room for improvement, he still looks and poses just fine, and I think he's better than what came out before him (then again, I only got three other Godzilla Ultimates). If you're not interested in the high price, Target has a "Super Kaiju" Godzilla that's smaller and carries a $37 price tag. Still overpriced, but he still looks good and saves you quite a bit of cash.

- 7/17/25...[See More]

Want List: [1996 - McDonald's Disney Hercules Megara], [1996 - McDonald's Disney Hercules Phil PVC Figure], [1997 - McDonald's Disney Hercules Hades], [1998 - Comedy Central South Park Eric Cartman Collectible Figure], [2001 - Bandai Digimon Tamers Rapidmon 6" Action Figure], [2002 - LEGO Harry Potter 4729: Dumbledore's Office], [2012 - Thunder Bison Burst Bison (B-Daman) Product Code: CB-41], [2015 - Hallmark Star Wars Yoda Christmas Ornament]
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eBay User Name: OdysseyGamingCenter
Favorite Figure: Spider-Man Toy Biz
Favorite Series: Total Justice Kenner
First Figure: Leonardo TMNT
Collection Size: Small to Moderate
Currently Collecting: 80's & 90's
Want List: Retro & Vintage
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Collection Size: Over 400 that include wrestling figures, Marvel Legends & counting
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Current Projects: Thraggs Thraxan Army
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On my TikTok, I post vids of my custom figures, while on Figure Realm, I will highlight the process and details behind each one-of-a-kind creation. 💪💪💪
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Super7's been doing great with TMNT, especially now they're giving the 2003 cartoon the action figures it deserves. However, the main reason for that is because Playmates allegedly told them to stop or at least dial back on reusing their old toy designs. I think it's because Playmates has been big into reissuing older figures (including rarer and deep-cut stuff like Scale-Tail and the Pizza Tossin' Turtles), and they're worried fans will prefer S7's updated but pricier takes on them. At least Super7 was able to do one of my most-wanted figures, the Triceraton, before things got complicated.

Like usual, Four Horsemen's been doing a great job recreating decades-old designs, and the Triceraton doesn't look too much different from before. He bears the same pissed-off expression as the original figure, and the skin isn't as bumpy, but there's still a bit of a rough texture. His frill is a bit more spaced out, likely to make it look nicer in a larger scale. The paint is good, save for some slop here and there, and the teeth aren't white like before, but rather a dirtier color. Clearly he hasn't had the time to brush.

Wave 7 must've been the wave of the big guys, as this devious dinosaur stands a bit over 8" tall. Sculpt-wise, the body is not different, save for his skin being made less bumpy in favor of a rougher texture as mentioned above. The colors are what's really different, as he's a bit darker than the original figure, and the pants are a dark green rather than the bluish-green of before. The underside of his tail went from gray to blue, making it look a bit more vibrant. His belt is more colorful than the solid gray of before, and the two rats tied to his belt have a nicer look, with a more realistic texture and little "X" eyes. There's some slop and bleed here and there with the paint, but it's no worse than usual for the line. Also be careful when handling him, because those spikes on the forearm armor hurt.

The Triceraton has all the usual articulation and then some, with a barbell head, swivel/hinge shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles, swivel biceps, thighs, and calves, and ball-jointed waist and tail. It sounds like he moves well enough, but his bulky frame hinders his movement quite a bit. His head has little tilt due to his thick neck, and the elbows are just as restricted hinge-wise, being only able to achieve 45 degrees at most due to his beefy arms and forearm accessories. Said arms also result in his biceps being very hard to move, so it's a good thing the elbows turn. The legs are fine save for his right calf being loose, though the green joints in the knees clash with the skin exposed through the tears in the pants. I get joints won't always blend in perfectly, but Super7 could've tried a little harder.

One thing the Triceraton does well is accessories, as there's a good selection of weapons and equipment for him. The three standard pairs of hands are included - gripping, closed, and grasping - and they swap with no issues. The Neutron Neutralizer and Laser Phaser return, bearing a more colorful look and a metallic finish, alongside the removable utility belt. Speaking of the belt, some of the stuff on it has been made into their own accessories, with a pair of grenades and a dead rat for him to chow down on. Then there's the really new stuff, such as the laser-like arm blade. It clips onto his left forearm, and it looks great. There's also a communicator for the right forearm, and while it's tough to clip on, it's a nice extra, and it can flip open and close. Lastly, there's a breathing mask that fits on his head with some effort, and an oxygen provider that hangs onto the belt. Since Earth's different atmosphere can make a Triceraton a little loopy, this guy was smart to provide some of his own air.

Imperfect paint and restricted articulation aside, the Triceraton is a good upgrade over the original toy, and one I'm glad to see in the line, even though it took more than two years for him to be announced, and then over two more years for him to actually be released. Thankfully, I held off a bit longer on getting him because I was able to get him for half-price, which is the best way to get Super7 figures.

- 7/8/25...[See More]

Favorite Figure: Too many to choose from
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Collection Size: Have 300+ loose and on card
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Favorite Figure: Deckard
Favorite Series: Star Trek Mego
First Figure: Adventure Team Commander
Collection Size: average
Currently Collecting: Alien, Return of the Living Dead, Star Wars
Want List: Kolchak, 8" Deckard and Replicants
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Current Projects: Zanya
Dreadnok Stinger
Favorite Figure: Zandar
Favorite Series: G.I. Joe
First Figure: Torpedo
Collection Size: Pretty Large
Currently Collecting: G.I. Joe
Want List: To many to list.
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Even if it retconned the memorable second Halloween movie, the 2018 film is darn good, with a compelling story and plenty of brutal kills. I was rewatching it the other day while writing my NECA 2018 Michael Myers review, and mentioned how I needed to scout out physical releases of its sequels. Just a day later, I found a Blu-ray set of the whole Blumhouse trilogy at Walmart. Talk about a coincidence! I watched Kills already and plan on checking out Ends this weekend, but for now, I'm going over NECA's figure of Laurie Strode, the series' other main character.

The original Halloween was Jamie Lee Curtis' film debut as Laurie, making her a horror icon who has returned to the role more than once. Since 40 years has passed in-universe, teen scream queen Laurie Strode is close to sixty, as was Curtis at the time, and Trevor Grove did her likeness justice while Adrienne Smith sculpted the rest. She has a stern expression showing that she's no longer afraid of Michael, and you can clearly see her age in her likeness. Her extra head is the exact same (though the skin tone looks a little brighter), save for the glasses. The glasses can be removed, so it's worth asking why NECA made a duplicate head if that's the case. The glasses are small, thin, and clear plastic, so doing the same head but with them on already is a smart choice, so nobody will have to worry about breaking or losing them. Both heads have the same clean paint, with great work on the pupils and eyebrows. The hair has good detail and wash, but I feel it should be more blonde than gray. Laurie's old, but not that old.

Laurie stands about 6 3/4" tall, making her a more average height than the towering Michael. I like the outfit chosen for her, with a jacket, boots, cross necklace (sculpted onto the chest due to how small it is), and knife holster attached to the belt. The holster can fit the knife with no issues, though the strap, once the peg it popped out, you can't get it back in. That small issue aside, the attire looks great with plenty of details, and the paint is mostly clean as well. There's some sloppiness to her jacket zipper, but that's because of how small it is, and it's not noticeable most of the time. The articulation blends in well with the sculpt, though her chest joint is prominently visible, rather than being covered up by rubber. Since layers of rubber clothing often hinder the chest's range to the point you can't tell if it moves or not, making it uncovered helps a lot, and allows for more dynamic poses.

As long as I'm talking about the articulation, I may as well bring up where else Laurie moves. She has a post-and-ball head, swivel/hinge shoulders, elbows (double-jointed), wrists, hips, and knees, barbell chest, ball-jointed waist and ankles, and swivel thighs. Everything moves well, and the extra parts swap easily. While I prefer swivel/hinge ankles over ball-jointed ones, the joints here work pretty well, and they blend in with the boots better. Old Lady Strode doesn't have as many accessories as Michael, but she is equipped with three firearms: a pistol, a rifle, and a shotgun. The guns look great, and her hands are sculpted for various poses with them. For close combat, she has the aforementioned knife, as well as an extra right hand for holding it. There's also the extra head with glasses, and while I like it, I wish she had a portrait with a more unique expression.

While the 2018 movie isn't the first one to negate the events of her prior movies in favor of having Laurie face Michael (I admittedly haven't seen H20 yet), it was the first to significantly change her character by making her more prepared and willing to take down Michael once the time comes. Her Blumhouse incarnation fits a figure conversion more than any other version, especially by NECA (though he also did a H2 Laurie in their clothed retro line). There are a few nits here and there, but she's a great figure and despite having her now, it would be nice if NECA reissued her like they did Michael from the same film.

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