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10-09-2015, 08:58 AM | #1 |
Crimson Guard
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FULL REVIEW HERE: That Figures: REVIEW: WWE Create-A-Superstar The Rock FINAL THOUGHTS I have to admit that I wasn't really that taken with the Create-A-Superstar line when I first saw it. It just seemed too strange and ''out there'' to really make sense. But, as I mentioned in the Triple H/Gladiator Pack Review, I came to see these figures not as WWE Superstars but rather as fantasy warrior characters, which allowed me to appreciate them in a completely different way. And if you can get into that same mindset, then you'll find a lot to enjoy in this line. Whilst I applaud Mattel for offering us pricing options (in the form of the $20 Packs and the cheaper ''basic'' figures) I do find myself wishing that this Rock figure had been released with a few more accessories. It would have been awesome, for example, to see this figure as a full-on Minotaur, complete with - interchangeable - bull head and his printed trunks seem a little anachronistic when compared to the rest of the figure, something a removable loin-cloth or waist armor piece would have rectified. But that's me just playing Armchair Toy Designer and it's really not worth getting upset about. The Rock's likeness isn't exactly captured here but there's no mistaking who he is. It's like when you see a waxwork of a famous person or a lookie-likey that's just not quite there. If you're a big Rock fan you may find that a disappointment but I really don't think it's any worse than the likenesses featured in Mattel's ''regular'' WWE figures and if you're a collector of that line then you won't really find much to complain about here. As a mythological character, this figure of The Rock works really well. As I mentioned above, the way the elements of his character and personality are blown-up to the Nth degree to create a legendary take on the man are really cool. And although I've said it once, I'll say it again: that tattoo armor sleeve is awesome. But even if you have no idea who The Rock is, this is still a great-looking fantasy warrior. The Rock connection is just an added bonus. If you're a fan of retro figures then you'll really dig a lot of what's going on with this line. From the Eternia-esque fantasy warriors to the Henshin Cyborg-ish transforming action (and a body type that's half Mego figure and half Super Joe), these figures check a lot of boxes that are sure to please nostalgia buffs. But even if you're not, this is still a really fun line of figures and if you're looking for a cheap(er) place to start (providing you can find him at retail) The Rock is as good a place as any to jump in. Another great Masters of the Universe-style fantasy figure that's sure to appeal to fans of both the WWE and legendary warriors. FULL REVIEW AND MORE PICS HERE: That Figures: REVIEW: WWE Create-A-Superstar The Rock
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