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01-08-2013, 07:53 AM | #1 |
Crimson Guard
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GI Joe's superhero-fixated bro Captain Action in action!
Final Thoughts It's a rare treat to find a toy created with such love and attention as the Captain Action Deluxe Figure. From the way the packaging is presented to the figure's sculpt, to the micro-detail accessories and the way everything just works together so well, it's clear that this toy is the result of passion, of somebody wanting to recreate the toy they loved as a child and bring that love to a new generation. You get a real sense of the passion and drive behind bringing back Captain Action, not just as a money-making brand but as something collectors will appreciate and that kids will treasure. The attention to detail and care that have gone into making Captain Action shine through and you truly get a feeling that this toy is special, almost magical. I have to admit that I never owned a Captain Action, as production of the line ceased before I was born. Yet despite that I still feel as if this is a toy I owned as a child. Perhaps it reminds me of my old Action Men or even Denys Fisher Cyborg figures. Perhaps through a process of reading old comics I subconsciously became familiar with the character and always yearned to own a Captain Action. Maybe he reminds me of Stingray's Troy Tempest. Or it could simply be that I just really dig the retro sci-fi superspy vibe that's so central to the figure. Whatever the reason, as you may have gathered, I love this figure. Yes, he has a couple of flaws. The proportions aren't quite anatomically correct, whether through design or mistake. My Captain Action's torso is too stiff. The oversized boots can make getting him to stand a little awkward. But at the end of the day these tiny missteps are vastly outweighed by what's right here. And when something is not only done right but also done with love, care and attention then it's something that's more than worthy of praise. And yes, as you've probably noticed, my Captain Action doesn't have any of the alternate costumes. But that's also part of what I like about the figure. Having the ability to turn him into Captain America or Spider-Man is great (and I really like that the Marvel costumes are all modeled on the contemporary versions of the characters) but I also really dig Captain Action as a character in his own right and with this figure Round 2/CA Enterprises have included enough accessories and details to allow Captain Action to stand on his own two feet as, well, Captain Action. Captain Action is one of those rare pieces that works both as a toy and a collector piece. Give him to your son or nephew and you'll have no worries about him being returned intact, at which point you can place him back in your display case, where he's sure to attract a lot of attention. Beautiful. Final Score: A That Figures: REVIEW: Captain Action Deluxe Figure
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01-12-2013, 11:22 AM | #2 |
biscuit viper
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Thanks Iok for that great review! Hope to pick one up in the UK sometime. Sounds like it's worth it.
Certainly a lovely looking remake figure, an improvement on the original in my opinion. |
01-13-2013, 09:48 AM | #3 |
Crimson Guard
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What I love about this figure is you can tell the guys at CA Enterprises LOVED the original toy and that totally comes through in the modern update. Since writing the above I've heard a few people experiencing the occasional QA problem (weak knees seems to be an issue with the buck, something I encountered with my Dr Evil - Review coming soon) but even with these (very minor) production glitches, it's still a fantastic love letter not just to the original but to 60s sci-fi and toys in general.
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01-13-2013, 06:16 PM | #4 |
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They do. The guys who make this figure are based in NJ and I met them at a convention on Black Friday weekend. They're really committed to the product and are hoping to expand it past Marvel and DC. I overheard them saying that they might consider characters like Space Ghost somewhere down the line.
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01-13-2013, 09:41 PM | #5 |
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They do. The guys who make this figure are based in NJ and I met them at a convention on Black Friday weekend. They're really committed to the product and are hoping to expand it past Marvel and DC. I overheard them saying that they might consider characters like Space Ghost somewhere down the line.
And yeah, from the (admittedly very limited) contact I've had with the CAE people they're really cool guys.
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