Green Lantern - Dim Review

[raven73]

I have seen the new Green Lantern figures, as I'm sure most everone else here at JD.com. I am very disappointed by the lack of critical articulation, especially for a product by mattel. I have noticed the articulation is a little bit more than that of the old Kenner Star Wars figures from the 70s and 80s. The only articulation in the 3 3/4 figs is in the shoulders, waist, hips and possibly the head (can't tell very well). I mean, no elbow or knee joints, come on. The only GL figures to have the best articulation are the 9 inch (?) figures. Please everyone, don't rush out and spend $8.00 or more for a figure that can be a lot better. Thanks for your time.

Raven73

[giTom]

[QUOTE=raven73]I have seen the new Green Lantern figures, as I'm sure most everone else here at JD.com. I am very disappointed by the lack of critical articulation, especially for a product by mattel. I have noticed the articulation is a little bit more than that of the old Kenner Star Wars figures from the 70s and 80s. The only articulation in the 3 3/4 figs is in the shoulders, waist, hips and possibly the head (can't tell very well). I mean, no elbow or knee joints, come on. The only GL figures to have the best articulation are the 9 inch (?) figures. Please everyone, don't rush out and spend $8.00 or more for a figure that can be a lot better. Thanks for your time.

Raven73[/QUOTE]

The wide assortment of alien GL's really "looks" cool, but appearances are definitely deceptive. It is really a shame that Mattel did such a crappy job on these figures. Nearly every other 3 3/4" figure out there has much better articulation. Hasbro has set the standard and Mattel dropped the ball on this one.

I guess it's a good thing for me personally. :D I won't have to worry about splitting my toy budget between GI Joe and anybody else.

[Prince Adam]

They look like crap. Pretty unacceptable quality from Mattel especially when they already make two of the best toy lines on the market.

[raven73]

I would like to say that I am glad I'm not the only one disappointed with the GL figs.

[Django]

my two boys love them and have been seeing a ton of play without complaints of legs getting loose,heads/hands popping off,they all fly,no vehicles needed great toys for kids not so much for collectors.

[raven73]

I will agree with you Django, that the GL figures are great for kids, but sorely lacking for collectors and dio-ers.

[Prince Adam]

By todays standard the little ones still look like Mcdonalds toys when compared to other 1:18 (or thereabouts) offerings. As for the Movie Masters series that is aimed at collectors the aliens look decent enough but the humanoid characters are very gangly and disproportional.

[zedhatch]

They would be great of kids if they were priced accordingly. The fact that they a priced higher than the Captain America figures in some places makes them a total crap-burger.