Usually everything that is presented here is purchased solely because I want it, but after ranting awhile ago about Uni-Formz and Blammoids!, I promised to get some of each to either confirm or deny my dislike.
The first thing that surprised me about DC Direct’s Uni-Formz Superman is that this puppy is BIG! The box is well designed and fun to look at – so much I was torn as to whether or not to open it or not – unfortunately once the box is opened there’s no going back – there’s some ripping and tearing involved.
This is a chunky toy which has basic articulation – neck, arms, wrists, waist, legs. feet. He’s not terribly poseable, but he’s pretty fun to look at. The basic Uni-Formz idea of the big arms and fists works for me, but it’s interesting looking at Supes and the previously released Batman (which I didn’t buy) in contrast when it comes to the headsculpts. Whereas Batman has a bit of a scowl on his noggin, Superman has 
squinty eyes and a cheesy smile which, combined with the way his black hair is sculpted, make him look like, well, a buff Ronald Reagan in a Superman suit.
In fact, when Mrs AFB saw him, she was a bit freaked out and said she thought he was scary (which was probably reinforced when I chased her around the house with him..). I don’t get that vibe, but the headsculpt doesn’t totally work for me. Still, this was more enjoyable than I thought it was going to be, and while I won’t be collecting the whole line, I’m up for favourite characters like the upcoming Green Lantern and an Aquaman or Green Arrow if they eventuate.
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8 comments:
Wow! They're much bigger than I thought and after your review I'm a little more fond of them than I was in the solicitations. And it's handy for chasing the missus eh!
That figure is HUGE! I think i prefer the Batman figure. The Green Lantern figure looks nice too, plus it has a variant.
Wow, that thing still looks like it fell outta the ugly tree and snapped most of the branches before touching down on terra firma.
It's true It's Super-Reagan.
I can almost hear the public... "It's a bird, it's ah... Hmmm... ehm... You know... That other thing with wings... It's ah... Damn!... A plane! that's it! A plane..."
Damn!DCD is just getting out of control with their scale issues.Interesting.....just interesting.
Andy, you have officially jumped the shark, with this one :P :D
Even a Supermaniac like myself couldn't plonk down the dough for this!
Whoa! It's Nathan from Dethklok! BRUTAL! xD
too big for my taste
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