Tuesday, February 11, 2014
DC Universe Classics Wave 15 Martian Manhunter
So well just use Hawkgirl as a stand-in for now! Yeah, itll be Justice League Animated Series Mag 7 for now. :)I chose to get the variant version of Jonn Jonzz because hes be less "standard"-hed have a pointy head, a chopper blade hand and be loads better than the human form version.
As the Rangerlord says, the classic Manhunter can be quite boring, depending on your taste. But after having a gander at both, I realized that they were both equally ok, and that in order to have the complete Martian Manhunter, youd have to get them both.Why? Hes a shapeshifter, so having interchangeable parts like Plastic Man would be totally awesome. But Ol Stretchy Tights was a Comic Con Exclusive, meaning that there is no way Manhunter could be equally awesome, yes? Well, yes and no. And heres why...
Like: His height. Jonn stands taller than all of the others in the Mag 7, but subtly so. Unless you have him next to them you wouldnt really be able to tell that hes slightly bigger. And thats the beauty of ol Manhunter. The bad guys sually dont realize how much trouble theyre in until he squares up to them and draws himself to full height. The figure is exactly the same way--unassumingly larger than usual.
Where does the extra height come from? Mainly the longer lower legs (boots) and a little from his belt, which is a separte rubbery piece between the upper and lower torso. Also, the upper torso seems to measure up to the Superman/Batman Public Enemies wave torsos, which many have noticed is larger than the standard DCUC large male buck. Its just enough to make Manhunter the perfect size to scale with the rest.Dislike: That he doesnt have an alternate hand packed with him. Its sad because while he looks menacing taking on the bad guys, he kinda also looks like hell be the one to pick a fight at the drop of a hat while hanging with the good guy.
Like: His pointy Martian head! Its fantastic that they did a variant with a pointed head, but I wouldve preferred a "human" head packed in as well. after all, he is a shape-shifter, so why not go all out and give him some interchangeable parts? Of course, Mattels answer probably would be thatit didnt cost out. Oh well, well just no have to get both versions...
Like: His classic weight-of-the-world-on-his-shoulders frown! They did a great job capturing the trademark look of concentration as MM tries to keep out the unwanted telepathic voices in his mind, while trying to tune in to those that might need his help.
Like: The full motion of his head. All the figures in the line lost it for a bit around waves 8 to 11, but theyve seemed to have been corrected from wave 12 onwards. God job here.
Like: The harness not just being painted on or molded directly onto his body--its a separate piece thats semi-plugged into the front of his torso (via a tiny peg in the back of the harness cross and a small deep hole in his chest) and semi-glued on. The back of the harness beneath the cape is molded on and the separate piece then plugged in at two points near his lower back. Its seamless and the perfect way to make him look like hes wearing it and yet kep it in place.Also, gotta love the little cape rope-clasp that is fastened to his collar. They dont actually keep the cape on (thats glued there) but is another separate piece thats glued on to add detail to Jonny here.
RATINGS
Poseability: 9.5/10 - Jonn Jonzz has the standard DCUC articulation and despite his bulky appearance and hes got two extra PoAs--the boot tops! (Really like these). Theyre super well hidden and really help in poses, especially while trying to keep him balanced while at the same time not looking like he broke his legs. Plus points for the cape also. I lik em caped heroes because its like they have an extra leg to stand on and balance for the more difficult poses!
Fun: 9/10 - Weve been waiting 15 waves for this dude, so finally getting him is more a relief than anything! But once ya get by that, you cant help but love the guy because he looks so great next to the rest of the League as well as next to each one of them individually. I dont know if its because hes green or is slightly taller and bigger than the standard male figure. Or maybe green just goes well with any of the other costumes--Flashs red, Supermans blue, Batmans Black/Grey, Wonder Womans gold, or even Green Lanterns green!One things for sure: the JLA is imcomplete without him. And that certainly would be no fun!
Value: 9/10 - What I like is that I managed to get him loose and for cheap. The Rangerlord actually spotted him at a rent-a-cabinet-to-sell-your-toys place called Simply Toys Outpost (or is that simply called Toys Outpost? Lol.) A couple of text messages later and hes bagged him for me for the low, low price of S$20 (US$15), thats almost half the price of what he would cost in package. The best part is I dont get Validus head and crotch, which I wouldnt know what to do with. I guess I just have to thank the guy that was going for Validus only and willing to let go of a snazzy variant Martian Manhunter!
Overall: 9.35/10 - Hes one of the most eagerly anticipated figures to date and he doesnt disappoint, except that maybe he shouldve had the variant head and hand packed in instead of as separate figures. But you cant deny the awesomeness of the Oreo lovin Man from Mars becuase hes become quite iconic, especially after the JL/JLU animated series brought him even more to the fore.
Having the action figure really makes up for not having the series anymore. Having a figure with the perfect colors thats so well detailed really hits the spot. That hes articulated more than usual and has extra detail in his wrinkly head skin and the veins on his arms is really the cherry on top. And of course, he finally completes the Magnificent Seven.
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