Post by DMG0505 on Jul 19, 2010 17:36:02 GMT -5
So I have been out of the loop lately, because I had to under go ankle surgery back in June of this year. Unfortunately, my job requires a hint of danger, and I paid the price for it. However, while Im recovering, I moved back in with my parents so they can assist with my day to day activities, since I cant walk or drive. So today they needed to go to Walmart, and since thats one of the few stores I know down here that have the motorized chairs, I decided to join them for the trip. Well, it was def. worth the trip as I caught up on a ton of figs I had been behind. I was able to locate EC Drew, EC Taker, EC Tista, EC Rey, EC Y2j, RR Rhodes, and Elite Finlay! Also, I was able to pick up Our Family Wedding, The Crazies, and Brooklyn's Finests on Blu Ray! Needless to say, it was a great trip! Loose Pics and Reviews will be up later tonight!
DMG
Ok, so after 5 FREAKING attempts to put up these reviews, I finally have them up! Here you go guys!
Elite Finlay: This figure is a highly under rated figure. Aside the fact that it comes with his trademark weapon, the jacket and and tights are highly detailed and accurate. The stiff jacket is kind of a downer, but it does not take away from the quality of this detail. Also, the head scan on this figure is much better than the one on his basic figure. I highly recommend this sleeper figure from the series.
Royal Rumble Cody Rhodes: I picked this figure up because I simply wanted Cody in a different colored attire. However, I was severly underwhelmed by this figure. The biggest glaring omission from the fig is of course the missing Rhode's family trademark elbow pad. However, something else that bothers me about the figure is the fact that for some reason, the legs look an awfully lot like the legs on the R-3 Steve Austin figure. Does this make it a bad figure, not at all, just makes it odd. The detail on the tights are nice, and the purple socks above the boots is cool touch, but just am not feeling this figure. The scan is a standard Mattel Cody scan, it does its job. An average figure. Pick it up if like me, you want a different deco for Cody.
Elimination Chamber Rey Mysterio Jr: I was intrigued by this figure because of Mattel's attempt to make a figure with such clashing colors. However, finally having this figure in hand, I can surely say that Mattel did a great job with this figure. The combo of Red and Orange makes for a unique deco style for an otherwise standard Rey Rey figure. The tats as always are well done, and the scan on this figure continues to work. Very happy I found this pic.
Elimination Chamber Undertaker: This was a figure I was sincerly looking forward to. Primarily, because I was interested in seeing Mattel's first attempt to changeup the Deadman. I have to say, the idea to make a mid match Undertaker was a creative one by Mattel to breath life into a figure that otherwise would become boring and repetitive. The figure grabs the appearance of a mid match deadman very well, and I think this is an under rated figure in the series. The only two knocks on this figure are first, no elbow pad? Come on Mattel, dont go Jakks on us! Secondly, I really think Mattel needs to change this scan of Taker. There is just something that has never been right about it, and it needs to be updated.
Elimination Chamber Chris Jericho: I originally passed up on the RR Y2J because I had seen the protos for this figure. Im now glad I did. This is overall, the best Y2J they have produced so far. The deco is new, fresh, and captures the current Y2J. Also, I love the new headscan. The detail on the tights and boots are fantastic, and overall, this is a must buy to add to your collection. The only improvement that could be made to this figure would be if Jericho had stubble. However, since Mattel has yet to master the art of adding the stubble facial hair, I guess the clean shaven Jericho was the better idea.
Elimination Chamber Batista: I have mixed feeling about this figure. On the positive? The updated tats are great, as well as the detail on all of them. The negative? The face scan is exactly the same one from the original launch series. All they did was paint on the beard, and it looks kind of odd because he still has the slight beard patch under his lip. Also, I believe his hair is too long to capture the Batista from this era. Its not a bad figure by any means, but it's also not the homerun its made out to be. Im happy I got it, but I wasnt overly impressed by this figure.
Elimination Chamber Drew McIntyre: This was the figure I was most looking forward to because its his first release. Now, Im not the hardcore Drew fan that most of WFigs is, but I gotta admit, I love debut figures of a new superstar. The figure does its job, it capture McIntyre. The tights, knee pads, and boots are all great. The face scan is awesome too. I know that many dont like the painted on beard, and I will admit that the beard is darker than it should be. Hence, my comment earlier that Mattel has yet to master the art of putting stubble on their figs. Just the same, the beard doesnt take away from the "Chosen One", and if you want a nice looking figure, find this figure.
Well there you go! I know this is long, but I figured you all appreciate detailed reviews and pics! Happy Hunting!
DMG!
DMG
Ok, so after 5 FREAKING attempts to put up these reviews, I finally have them up! Here you go guys!
Elite Finlay: This figure is a highly under rated figure. Aside the fact that it comes with his trademark weapon, the jacket and and tights are highly detailed and accurate. The stiff jacket is kind of a downer, but it does not take away from the quality of this detail. Also, the head scan on this figure is much better than the one on his basic figure. I highly recommend this sleeper figure from the series.
Royal Rumble Cody Rhodes: I picked this figure up because I simply wanted Cody in a different colored attire. However, I was severly underwhelmed by this figure. The biggest glaring omission from the fig is of course the missing Rhode's family trademark elbow pad. However, something else that bothers me about the figure is the fact that for some reason, the legs look an awfully lot like the legs on the R-3 Steve Austin figure. Does this make it a bad figure, not at all, just makes it odd. The detail on the tights are nice, and the purple socks above the boots is cool touch, but just am not feeling this figure. The scan is a standard Mattel Cody scan, it does its job. An average figure. Pick it up if like me, you want a different deco for Cody.
Elimination Chamber Rey Mysterio Jr: I was intrigued by this figure because of Mattel's attempt to make a figure with such clashing colors. However, finally having this figure in hand, I can surely say that Mattel did a great job with this figure. The combo of Red and Orange makes for a unique deco style for an otherwise standard Rey Rey figure. The tats as always are well done, and the scan on this figure continues to work. Very happy I found this pic.
Elimination Chamber Undertaker: This was a figure I was sincerly looking forward to. Primarily, because I was interested in seeing Mattel's first attempt to changeup the Deadman. I have to say, the idea to make a mid match Undertaker was a creative one by Mattel to breath life into a figure that otherwise would become boring and repetitive. The figure grabs the appearance of a mid match deadman very well, and I think this is an under rated figure in the series. The only two knocks on this figure are first, no elbow pad? Come on Mattel, dont go Jakks on us! Secondly, I really think Mattel needs to change this scan of Taker. There is just something that has never been right about it, and it needs to be updated.
Elimination Chamber Chris Jericho: I originally passed up on the RR Y2J because I had seen the protos for this figure. Im now glad I did. This is overall, the best Y2J they have produced so far. The deco is new, fresh, and captures the current Y2J. Also, I love the new headscan. The detail on the tights and boots are fantastic, and overall, this is a must buy to add to your collection. The only improvement that could be made to this figure would be if Jericho had stubble. However, since Mattel has yet to master the art of adding the stubble facial hair, I guess the clean shaven Jericho was the better idea.
Elimination Chamber Batista: I have mixed feeling about this figure. On the positive? The updated tats are great, as well as the detail on all of them. The negative? The face scan is exactly the same one from the original launch series. All they did was paint on the beard, and it looks kind of odd because he still has the slight beard patch under his lip. Also, I believe his hair is too long to capture the Batista from this era. Its not a bad figure by any means, but it's also not the homerun its made out to be. Im happy I got it, but I wasnt overly impressed by this figure.
Elimination Chamber Drew McIntyre: This was the figure I was most looking forward to because its his first release. Now, Im not the hardcore Drew fan that most of WFigs is, but I gotta admit, I love debut figures of a new superstar. The figure does its job, it capture McIntyre. The tights, knee pads, and boots are all great. The face scan is awesome too. I know that many dont like the painted on beard, and I will admit that the beard is darker than it should be. Hence, my comment earlier that Mattel has yet to master the art of putting stubble on their figs. Just the same, the beard doesnt take away from the "Chosen One", and if you want a nice looking figure, find this figure.
Well there you go! I know this is long, but I figured you all appreciate detailed reviews and pics! Happy Hunting!
DMG!
