Post by ecwfan514 on Dec 21, 2006 21:45:42 GMT -5
I didn't see anyone post pics of the Rocky II figures yet, so here's a pic and review of Apollo Creed in fight gear.
Scan: It's the standard Carl Weathers scan used by Jakks. He's got the serious look, which is pretty much how Apollo looked during most of the movie.
Detail: I felt that Jakks messed up on releasing the Rocky I Apollo with ring attire as an exclusive, not part of the actual first series. Just when you think it couldn't get bad enough, Jakks released a retail Series 1 Apollo with unpainted laces on his gloves and missing deco on his boots. Fortunately, this Apollo makes up for all these shortcomings. The glove laces are painted white and the Adidas stripes on his boots are painted as well. The names "Apollo" and "Creed" are placed on his red/white trunks as well. My small criticism is that the figure doesn't have chest hair, because Carl Weathers does. Though it's not a big deal.
Accessories: As you have read above, I was very upset about the Series 1 Apollo not having his ring gear. Series 2 does have it. He comes with a white/red robe and a white towel. The robe is complete with hood and ties.
Summary: For "Rocky" fans who were upset at Apollo's figure from Series 1, his Series 2 version is great. I give it a 9/10.
Jakks doing the "Rocky" line is great. A plus, is that I can display them with my CS and they don't look out of place.
Scan: It's the standard Carl Weathers scan used by Jakks. He's got the serious look, which is pretty much how Apollo looked during most of the movie.
Detail: I felt that Jakks messed up on releasing the Rocky I Apollo with ring attire as an exclusive, not part of the actual first series. Just when you think it couldn't get bad enough, Jakks released a retail Series 1 Apollo with unpainted laces on his gloves and missing deco on his boots. Fortunately, this Apollo makes up for all these shortcomings. The glove laces are painted white and the Adidas stripes on his boots are painted as well. The names "Apollo" and "Creed" are placed on his red/white trunks as well. My small criticism is that the figure doesn't have chest hair, because Carl Weathers does. Though it's not a big deal.
Accessories: As you have read above, I was very upset about the Series 1 Apollo not having his ring gear. Series 2 does have it. He comes with a white/red robe and a white towel. The robe is complete with hood and ties.
Summary: For "Rocky" fans who were upset at Apollo's figure from Series 1, his Series 2 version is great. I give it a 9/10.
Jakks doing the "Rocky" line is great. A plus, is that I can display them with my CS and they don't look out of place.
