What's the Catch? : Orc Shaman from World of Warcraft

From the infamous Blizzard online games, World of Warcraft, numerous characters have emerged and take fantasies into the hearts of all fans. While not neglecting their potential of the characters which mostly based on mystical beings and with such rich basis, they are great to be released into our world of action figures.

Design and produced by DC Unlimited, the figures are known for its immerse details and statue posture with limited articulations. So much less that one can say they do not qualify for action figures.

Well, if you are an adult collector and rarely plays with your toys, they are good display pieces. So no screaming at the losses but focus on its details.

Apart from the very few WOW figures I had, Rehgar Earthfury, Orc Shaman, is one of the few outstanding figures which I wanted to get. He comes from series one and one of the few I like with the immerse detailing from his head to toe and armor are insanely crafted.

Based on his size, he can probably match up and stand off with my Hulk as green is their fave.

So if you ever wanted to have this guy, be prepared to sacrifice for movements. Aim for the details. You will not be disappointed.

Toy VIewing : DC Universe Mongul

Yet another DC figure from my collection. Lately, I am getting a few good DC characters into my collection and I have to say, they are amazingly detailed and I am impressed with some characters made. One of them is Mongul which I have seen quite a few varieties produced.

However, only one Mongul will do for me and it happens to be this pink Mongul. I am not into this character and seeing a pink Supervillian does have its perks. Fashionably done up and he can join the Barbie party as a bouncer.

As a supervillian, I have no idea why he is in pink. However, he does make an appeal on the overall paint job which is striking with highlights and his metallic blue boots looks cool.

One key attraction shall be his head sculpt, here is an angry stern face with red eyes.

As part of the Sinestro corp, he is given a yellow lantern ring on his left hand.

Basic articulations are there but setbacks such clench fists, loose neck joints, limitations on his waist turn and no wrists articulation, just takes some points off this figure.

Another let down is his emblem on his chest which seems to be missing something.

So here is pinky Mongul on the go for you.

Toy Viewing : Planet X Batman & Batmite

Batman of Zul-En-Arrh.....comes forth as Planet X Batman in a most impossible costume selection of colors that a dark knight of earth will suit up.

He is bright with red and yellow and taking on his arch enemy, Joker's favorite color of purple for his tattered cape. While the cape is tattered with holes, his main weapon of choice is a baseball bat !!!

This batman is all wrong for the dark crusader whom we all use to know. He now don the same bright outfit like Robin. Who knows how long has he fancy Robin's outrageous color choice for his suit.

To kick in a punch for al these mismatch, we have Batmite as his sidekick. He is one angry pissed off mite.

This is one definite batman that all fans or non-fans should have. He is unique, weird, out of the normal and funny to have. The whole concept is weird to base on to the dark crusader image. That is one figure that should stand out amongst your collection.

His head gear and costume also shows stitches that tell you, the costume is self made and cheap. The Bat symbol is one out of the usual too but I personally like the design.The only advance device he has is the communicating device on his belt. Have you seen a bat holds a "bat"?

With all the colors and fun. Planet X Batman and Batmite is one heck of a mighty team in Zul-En-Arrh (Where is this place???).

What's the Catch? : DC Universe Black Hand

Black Hand from the DC Universe Classics and from the Green Lantern line. Other than Batman and Superman from DC line which I collect, basically, I do not take in other characters. Here is one character which I do not know again but am impressed with it's sculpt and style.

He looks cool and somewhat close to range in Marvel legends standards. He is the Black Hand from the Green Lantern series.

Little did I know about him but this figure is cool. The head sculpt is detail and the blue and black costume calls in the evil all over him. This is one figure that is close to Marvel legends standards.

His rugged pale skin on his face just brings on the evil and coldness in him. A direct recognizable supervillain bundle with basic articulations of a DC action figures and features a black ring on his right hand. The metallic sign on his head gear and chest shines on.

With DC continues to chunk out less significant characters just like Marvel is doing, we will be seeing figures which we never get to have. Move aside, Superman, Batman, here comes those who have been forgotten or not known to many yet.

Welcome Black Hand !

Collection Exposed : He-Man & Skeletor Vintage Classics

At last, after so many years, they are finally able to stand up to this publicity and still around to be on the internet, in this blog.

When Masters of the Universe, first came out, it was about 1982 and we welcome them. They are so much fun and heroic in many ways for the kids back then.

Now all have grown up and Mattel has re-launched the classics line into collectors edition for the then children, who should be in their 30's now. With earning power and by the power of Grayskull, the action figures grown bigger, better and more costly. These figures are classified for adult collectors and children now, will not know who He-Man was and there is practically no play value to them. But we still continue to adore them.

With the on-going of the current classics line, the vintage line is still a fun collection to go with.

As age catches up with them, they have settled with disease on their legs or even end up in natural "amputation". However, with the new era, there are new innovation techniques to "cure" their disease and get them standing up again. All thanks to the good folks and fans out there, you can save your vintage collection action figures and put them back to their former glory again.

You may not get such quality of toys now as many will shun them. Featuring a basic five points articulation, cheap plastics armor and accessories, a rubber head, minimal paint job and out of proportions figure. Both cats are simple animal toys that couple with armor. All these are amazing back in the 80's and makes them an iconic vintage toys now.

Without much a do, let us welcome our favorite characters from the MOTU, He-Man & Battle-Cat, Skeletor & Panthor.

Collection Exposed : Sentry from the Marvel Legends

Here is Superman version of Marvel. Ever wonder how many similar comic characters are chunk out by both Marvel and DC comics. To me, Superman is the strongest character of all super heroes and until, I came across Sentry, whom I have no idea.

One thing is written, he is not a natural superhero but a self-induced superpowers. On a natural aspect, Superman still supreme. Let us give this guy some recognition and learn his presence. He still got an "S" on his waist.

Robert Reynolds is his name.

This figure has 4 variants and here is one of them. Good handsome face sculpt but he feels lie of small in size to me. His cape has nice folds but I just don't like the way it is attached to him. I still prefers how it is done on Superman.

He has good fingers articulations and basic arms, limbs movements.

A nice figure to add to my collection.

Toy Viewing : Solomon Grundy

Solomon Grundy, a zombie supervillian, created by DC Comics.

He is not a welcoming figure for all and not as popular as Bizarro and being in this figure created by Alex Ross, he is not a figure in most of the wanted list, judging from the weak reviews he has in the internet. Eventually, led me to guess that his popularity is limited.

However, I like the sculpt and zombie creation of him in this figure. The features and details are in depth but lacking articulations for his lower part of his body. He is basically a statue form other than turning his head and waist together with the arms and elbows.

I have searching for a long time for him since I have missed him during the retail period, so it is one zombie figure I classified him under more than a comic character. He can stand in the group of my darker collection.

Well, if you are a fan for Solomon or wanted a figure to add into your zombie collection, he is one perfect fit.

I heard there will be another up size Solomon Grundy coming up from DC and he does looks good too. Big and detail? Let us look forward but for now, this is one Grundy whom you should not miss.

Portraits of Toyz : Solomon Grundy Sunshine !

Limping and dragging his boots into the studio, Solomon Grundy strikes a pose !

Requesting a head shot for his passport !!!

I call this a bursting sunshine for the zombie. He hates it.

What's the Catch? : Marvel Legends Iron Monger BAF

Another great figure gets into the net today is the Iron Monger from the Marvel Legends Iron Man series Build-A-Figure line.

I managed to get this without having to buy all the unnecessary figures in the wave which I am not interested and with the chance to get this Iron Monger only, I jumped in.

For a BAF, he is kind of small and by far, this should be the "biggest" Hasbro has given us since Toybiz, if I am not wrong? Well, it just shows how far we have travelled and toys are shrinking in size even for BUILD UP FIGURES !!!

He is just about the height of the ML Juggernaut and slightly smaller than him in width. The one good solid thing about him is his original colors which is the not painted but just originates from the plastics itself. The shine and swivels you see are all the plastics. Awesome.

Very poseable and even able to balance on single leg stance. He is not heavy but quite sturdy. If you have the chance and a Marvel fan, give him a try if he is in a reasonable price range for you.

Meantime, its show off for Iron Monger.

Collection Exposed : Malebolgia

Back in 1995, this Malebolgia figure is born and releases a series of demonic frenzy over him. He was a big figure to packaged on card during that days of Spawn craze.

A true 90's action figure which can still stand a bit of abuse and comes with a brush like hair. He is about 12 inches but with the green pock mark skin and pot belly, somehow, he reminds me of Grinch.

He is ugly and kind of scary to own for any kid who doe not want a nightmare. However, a decent collection to add to your monsters if you are into weird stuff.

Spotted with basic articulations on both arms, elbows, wrists, legs, knees, ankles, neck and opening mouth, he can be fun to play with.

The details on him are immersed even until today, he can easily fights off many competitors.