Received a couple of new figures. Up first, is the NECA Clan Leader. The latest entry in their Kenner Predator tribute line.
This guy convinced me to delve into the Kenner line. Now that he's finally been released, I think he turned out even better than I expected. He's on the AvP body, so he's got some size and great articulation. The paint job is just spectacular. The orange is so deep and vibrant. His white and gray dreads are a unique look that really go well with the paint choice. The tendrils are awesome. They're such a great addition and makes him stand out even more from the rest of his tribe. Just a great figure. I hope NECA makes his throne available!
Up next is a figure I always wanted. When I decided to get a couple of Hot Toys (Resident Evil Alice and Eric Draven), I was super disappointed they didn't do this character. Finally, Star Ace released Selene from the Underworld series.
Even though I was initially excited to get this figure, I hesitated before I took the plunge. She's really expensive. Easily the most I've ever spent on a figure. The initial review images weren't the best. Turns out, the sculpt just isn't very photo friendly thanks to some really recessed and high areas in her face. Shadows just absolutely make her look awful unless she's lit right. Plus, the paint work on the face is really subtle, and gets easily lost in the camera. In person, I think she looks wonderful. The likeness to Kate Beckinsale is spot on. I'm totally fine with not having rooted hair, as I didn't get into collecting figures to mess around with doll hair. Her outfit is perfect. The latex material is a bit constrictive, but I can get her into a bunch of "straight from the movies" poses. She's got a bunch of great accessories, but I do wish she had 9mm pistols instead. I understand she comes with the guns Kate carries on the Underworld: Awakening poster, but 9mms are just what I think of when I think of Selene and her Death Dealing ways. I also wish they'd gone with her vampire look with the blue eyes, but that's fine. This is what the character usually looks like in the movies. Overall, I'm excited to have added her on my 1:6 scale shelf. Now I just need to get Blade and I think I'm set.
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