Showing posts with label series. Show all posts
Showing posts with label series. Show all posts

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Videocon Launches 8 New Smartphones under the Infinium Series

Videocon has recently launched 8 new smartphones belonging to its Infinium series. They are all dual SIM smartphones with dual standby feature and priced at Rs.6000 onwards. Let us have a quick look at the key features of these devices:

Videocon A52: It sports a WVGA touch display of 5 inches. This device runs on a dual core processor of 1 Giga Hertz. Videocon A52 functions on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS. It comes with a RAM of 512MB, internal memory of 4GB and 32GB expandable memory. This smartphone features a 5MP primary camera and a secondary camera of 1.3MP.

Videocon A53: It comes with a qHD touch display of 5.3 inches. This device runs on a dual core processor of 1.2 Giga Hertz. Videocon A53 functions on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS. It comes with a RAM of 1GB, internal memory of 4GB and 32GB expandable memory. This smartphone features an 8MP primary camera and a secondary camera of 2MP.

Videocon A54: It comes with a qHD touch display of 5.3 inches. This device runs on a quad core processor of 1.2 Giga Hertz. Videocon A54 functions on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS. It comes with a RAM of 1GB, internal memory of 4GB and 32GB expandable memory. This smartphone features an 8MP primary camera and a secondary camera of 1.3MP.

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Videocon A55 qHD: It comes with a qHD touch display of 5 inches. This device runs on a dual core processor of 1.3 Giga Hertz. Videocon A55 qHD functions on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS. It comes with a RAM of 1GB, internal memory of 4GB and 32GB expandable memory. This smartphone features an 8MP primary camera and a secondary camera of 1.3MP.

Videocon A55 HD: It comes with a HD touch display of 5 inches. This device runs on a quad core processor of 1.2 Giga Hertz. Videocon A55 HD functions on Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean OS. It comes with a RAM of 1GB, internal memory of 4GB and 32GB expandable memory. This smartphone features an 8MP primary camera with LED flash and a secondary camera of 3.2MP.

Videocon A42: It comes with a FWVGA touch display of 4.5 inches. This device runs on a dual core processor of 1.2 Giga Hertz. Videocon A42 functions on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS. It comes with a RAM of 512MB, internal memory of 4GB and 32GB expandable memory. This smartphone features a 5MP primary camera with LED flash and a secondary camera of 1.3MP.

Videocon A48: It comes with a FWVGA IPS touch display of 4.5 inches. This device runs on a dual core processor of 1 Giga Hertz. Videocon A48 functions on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS. It comes with a RAM of 512MB. This smartphone features a 5MP primary camera with autofocus and a secondary camera of 1.3MP.

Videocon A31: It comes with a WVGA IPS touch display of 4 inches. This device runs on a dual core processor of 1.2 Giga Hertz. Videocon A31 functions on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS. It comes with a RAM of 512MB and 4GB internal storage. This smartphone features a 5MP primary camera with autofocus and a secondary camera of 1.3MP.
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Monday, February 24, 2014

Acer unveiled their latest Aspire AS8943G Series Price Features And Specification


Acer unveiled their latest Aspire AS8943G Series sports, a nicely designed 18.4-inch Full HD aluminum notebook.

The Features and Specification of Acer unveiled their latest Aspire AS8943G Series include:-
  • 18.4-inch Full HD Led Backlit LCD screen
  • Intel Core i7 quadcore CPUs fitted with Dolby Home Theatre
  • ATI Mobility Radeon HD5850 1GB graphics
  • trackpad printed with backlit icons as media controller
  • 4GB or 8GB of memory (up to 16GB expandable)
  • 500GB SATA hard drive
  • Blu-Ray disc drive
  • 1.3Mpix webcamera
  • fingerprint reader
  • five speaker and sub setup
  • Connectivity:-HDMI port, the Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, eSATA port, the Gigabit Ethernet, as well as the Bluetooth.
Price:- 1549.99$ (Around Rs 69,900)

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Iron Man 2 Comic Series 3 75 Hulkbuster Armor

This is it!  The one armour that lots of you have been waiting for to hit the shelves, the one armour that Tony Stark perhaps uses the least, the one armour that can go toe to toe and maybe (just maybe, for a Hulk fan like myself ;P) take down the mighty Incredible Hulk!

Hulkbuster Iron Man!

I really have to thank The Rangerlord for this find--it seems everything that Ive gotten ahead of most has come from him using his mutant super power of being at the right store at the right time.  No matter how remote the store, no matter how obscure the location, The Rangerlord will be there!











So does the Hulkbuster measure up against his super-sized opponenets?  Check it out in this review!

(I originally wrote this review for the now defunct Articulated Discussion site.  Ive recovered what I could from drafts and reposted it here.  Enjoy! ;)

Name: Hulkbuster Iron Man
Line: Iron Man 2 (Comic Series)
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Released: April 2010
Price: Online: (USD) $9.99-$12.99 Retail: $7.99-$8.99
Scale: 3.75 in.
Accessories: 3 x Armor Cards, Base (1 peg) with Armor Card stand.
 

Sculpt

I gotta be honest: the first thing I thought when I had him in hand (in package) was that he was a tad small.  I was expecting an Iron Monger-sized figure in height or at the very least a figure comparable in girth to the Marvel Universe Hulk.  As it turns out, Hulkbuster Iron Man is neither.  But while he wasnt as bulky or as tall as expected, the sculpt certainly doesnt disappoint in terms of detail.



One of the first things that caught my eye were his feet (and shin guards) and also his fists.  The shin guards in particular are pretty unique and are sculpted after the Bowen Designs Hulkbuster armour statue (as far as I can tell).  I love that his feet are nice and broad with bands of armour and have a cleft to separate the big toe from the rest of the foot.  The open hand and closed fist are also extremely detailed, with each almost as large as his squat round head.

The trademark forearm and shoulder guards are also there, with the shoulder guards cast from separate pieces of hard plastic and are glued into slots in his shoulders.  While theyre supposed to be part of his shoulders, the guards are actually fixed to hover over his shoulders and look flimsy from a bottom up angle. I wonder if they wouldve been better to cast them in a softer plastic and let them float lower so the gaps over the shoulder wouldnt be so apparent.

His forearm and shin guards are made of softer rubber, which his shoulders shouldve been. This I think is great-- it wont crack or chip as easily as a hard plastic piece.  But while the shin guards are part of the lower leg mould, the forearm guards, like the shoulder guards, are also separate pieces that are glued on.  The great thing about the forearm shields are that they are attached to Hulkbuster IMs fist, making them look flexible as well as sturdy no matter which way youve got his hands positioned. Its also worth noting that his triangular chest arc reactor vent is a glued-on piece of plastic, so if youll want to watch out for glue stains around the chest when picking this guy up.

Other highlights of this sculpt are lots of round vents in his back and sides of his legs, as well as pistons at the back of his calves and elbows.

Hulkbuster Iron Man also has a very interesting material composition: his torso and shoulder guards are cast out of hard plastic, while his head, arms, and legs are made of softer plastic, but not as rubbery as his shin and forearm guards.  I really dont know what the reason for this would be, but I guess it would lessen any potential damage should you drop this fig.

Aside from the hovering shoulder guards, Hulkbuster IM has a fantastic sculpt that ranks up there with one of the best Marvel has produced in this scale.

9/10
 
Paint


Most of this figure isnt painted, with everything sculpted in a dark red and only his golden parts painted.  As simple as his face is, the gold isnt cleanly applied with both spills over into the seams of the faceplate and sloppy under-painting in the areas which havent been over painted.  His eyes and seams at the cheeks are supposed to be white (or silver?) to indicate light but because of the way the face has been mispainted, it simply looks unfinished.

The other major problem area was the gold rib area of his armor.  It wasnt visible in package, but I was disappointed to find a line of glue slop on his right rib area and a chip on the lowest panel edge (also on the right.)  But that isnt all: the upper left rib panel has two big paint chips that are really obvious when you rotate his chest to the left.

A minor problem that might bother some of you is that since his limbs and head are cast from softer plastic and his torso is made of harder stuff, the colour isnt quite a match--while his chest has a nice muted shiny gloss, his head and limbs have a matte finish.  Despite this, the colours are close enough that you wont notice the difference unless you look really closely.

Other than these issues, I have to say the gold on his shoulders, chest piece, forearms, thighs, and knees are pretty solid with no spills.

7/10

Articulation


While I was initially disappointed that he didnt have hinges on his wrists like Iron Monger, he does have the 22+ points of articulation the figures in this line have.  And while his shoulders have full range but are blocked by the shoulder guards, everything else is pretty much unhindered.

This figure does have some new joints though, namely the swivel/hinge shoulder joints and the ball-joints (which some call “Hasbro” joints) in his hips.  These are basically the same “ball” joints with smaller hinge tracks.  And while I first thought them to be a tad too loose compared to the old joints (after accounting for the natural loosening of joints after play), I was impressed that theyve maintained their level of tightness while being easier to manipulate.  So I think those of you who are having problems with tight joints in IM 2 figures wont have to worry when it comes to Hulkbuster IM here—hes a ton more intuitive without being any less stable.

Im normally not impressed with head swivels but this guy has one where I expected no articulation at all.  I cant emphasize how much a turning head can add to your poses and I really have to thank Hasbro for going the extra mile here.

8/10
 
Fun


The name says it all! Hulk. Buster. Iron. Man.  He was born to go toe to toe with the Big Green Goliath, so naturally thats who hes best posed with.

Also, two large figures with excellent balance make for super fun posing.  There are already two characters in the Marvel Universe line who are plus size (namely Hulk—Green, Secret Wars, and Grey—and the Red Hulk) and now there are another two in the Iron Man 2 line—Iron Monger and Hulkbuster IM.  With Juggernaut to come, putting all of them together in a knockdown, drag out, super-sized street battle is something thats on my to-do list. And as you can see, large figures like Hulkbuster IM, Hulk, and Iron Monger can literally grapple with each other in poses otherwise unachievable with smaller figs.  They can also lift each other and still maintain their balance!

9/10
 
Value


So hes not as large as Iron Monger or the Hulk, but hes still just as bulky as two Iron Man 2 figures put together.  Nevermind that he doesnt come with any accessories other than his figure stand and 3 armour cards, hes still worth his weight in sculpting and detail.  So he may not have the best paint, but he does have lots of added parts that are not part of the base mold like the shoulder pieces, the forearms guards and the chest arc reactor vent.  He also has new “ball” joint pieces which will please those who didnt like the old ones.

Worth it?  Yes.  Hard to find?  Definitely—I havent seen one on the pegs yet but I got this one because my toy hunting wingman, The Rangerlord, spotted these at the airport.  Yes, the Singapore airport, before it was seen anywhere else!  And Rangerlord was on his way out of the country too, so I had to wait for him to return, while he opened his and had a ball of a time re-enacting Hulkbuster IM vs Titanium Man fights.  (No prizes for guessing what one of the upcoming IM2 reviews is!)

8/10
 
Summary


Sculpt: 9/10 – Great sculpt.  Near perfect.  His shoulder plates can look weird.


Paint: 7/10 – Suffers from the inconsistent paint inherent in this line.  Could be much better, but still not too bad.


Articulation: 8/10 – Largely unhindered for a plus-size figure. Shoulder guards restrict full shoulder movement.


Fun: 9/10 – The best figures are ones like these which push the envelope on a great idea.  Hwo wouldnt something as cool looking as a suit design to bust the Hulks behind?


Value: 8/10 –  May not be as large as some figures, but bulky enough to be more than worth it.
 
Overall: 87/100 – This is a great toy.  He falls just short of wonderful because of a couple of paint issues and perhaps a major sculpting one (shoulders--which may not be a problem to some!).  What this means is that if youve got some talent or experience in fixing up your toys in the paint department, youve got yourself a wonderful toy!








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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Lego Minifigs Series 4 Kimono Girl

I originally didnt intend to get the Kimono Girl.  The Rangerlord wanted her but not me.

I had stumbled upon boxes of series 4 late in the game and already the minifigs I thought were going to be rare were sold out.  At least according to the friendly salesperson at the specialty Lego store I was in.  So I couldnt get the Musketeer, nor the Mad Crazy (politically correct) Scientist.  And I couldnt find her either for the Rangerlord.

But I snapped her up the moment Rangerlord and I chanced upon her at Toys R Us/  She was, after all, a sought after figure in the initial boxes that came into stores locally.  RL already found himself one, of course.  For the girls (aka his daughters). ;)

Of course, I too couldnt resist. It would go well with my Ninja and Samurai from the previous waves, he said.  We influence each other too much.

Like: The extra paint detail of flowers in her hair.  Shes also got a nifty new fan and a brand new white colored complexion for her face, complete with painted lips.  Her hands are white to match.  She also fits very nicely with the Samurai and the Ninja.  Fans of the whole feudal Japanese feel now have a complete mini set of three figures. Yay!

Dislike: That she doesnt have legs.  I know, I know, how can she, since shes wearing a voluminous dress, right?  I guess its just the action figure collector is me--the more moving parts the better.  Thats not to say she doesnt look like shes wearing a dress and looking feudally gorgeous, because thats exactly what she s doing!

Minifig Rating: 7.5/10 - She gets a lower rating than The Frankestein Monster and Benicio del Toro the Werewolf because shes a girl slightly less articulated than I would like.  Not that Lego Minifigs can pose like Revoltechs.  But at least they can sit, stand on one leg, or look like theyre walking if they have legs.  The Kimono Girl cant but that just means she cant really fall over either.  Who needs that stand?  Not her, certainly.  But the fact is this: shes got excellent paint and such refreshing dress and skin colors not always seen in Lego minifigs.  Im just a little biased because I like me my articulation. ;)

A wise ranger(lord) once told me that Legos had a lot less girl minifigs than guy minifigs.  And this is something you wouldnt notice unless youre a big-ass girl minifig perv you have daughters who are also crazy about Legos, as the Rangers are. The good thing?  Hes made me aware of it.  The greater thing though, is that hes just added a third child and third girl to his family on the 29th of last month, just ten days after my boy came along.  Yes, I know, hes too weak-kneed to produce male offsrping but let me be the first to say on Chase Variant: Congratulations, Rangerlord, on baby Amber!  Because of you, Female Minifigs will always remind me of you and your girls! ;)

Heres to more females in Lego!


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Sunday, February 16, 2014

Iron Man 2 Movie Series 3 75 Mark VI

If you havent read it already, the review for this guy is up on Articulated Discussion!  If youre eager to see what Tony Starks new armor in the movie will look like 3.75" scale, then youll wanna head on over right now!  But if you wanna have an even closer look, then youll have to get the toy!

And why wouldnt you?  Why wouldnt anyone?  After the disappointment of the Mark III, how will this slick piece work from of Tony Starks armory work out?

Strangely enough, I might not have picked this guy up if not for the Rangerlord, who said to me, "Youll definitely wanna get one of these" and I said that yeah, its the latest in Stark Technology as far as the movies go.

I think the bio speaks for itself:  The Mk VI is nearly unstoppable!  So now we know wholl emerge triumphant in Iron Man 2!  Wha...You mean you knew already?  Eh?...Otherwise the movie wouldnt be called "Iron Man 2"?

Haha, well, I know one things for sure: this figure really makes me wanna catch the movie soon as I can--so many questions about the armor, but no answers till May!

For now though, Ive got Iron Man Mark VI and all of its intrigues and mysteries!
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Monday, February 3, 2014

Lego Minifigs Complete Series 5 Review!

I love Lego!  Say it with me!

All right, you dont have to.  But my wife does and we love to go feeling for minifigs together.  Back in January we found a somewhat untouched box of Series 3 in New Zealand and found three Elves.  When she got me the Star Wars Home One Lego set we built that together, along with the TIE-Advanced and Y-Wing set.  So it was natural that when I split a box of these nyum nyums with the Rangerlord that the wife and I immediately got to feeling out the 16 figures from this series.  It turns out we had 15 of the figures and were just missing the Zookeeper.  The Rangerlord had everything but he Graduate.  A shimmy and a swap later and we had our complete sets.

I tell ya, my wifes got a knack for this--she felt out he gloves of the Boxer and the ridged tail of the Lizard Man.  Me?  I just felt happy, as I always do when we do Legos together.  I also felt out the lone Gladiator.  Yes, thank you, thank you.

For those, who like me, want to get a complete set, splitting a box is definitely the way to go.  Take the half-box home, feel it up, crack it open, and sell on the remainder.  Better yet if you feel out another set and can sell it as such!  Thats what Im gonna do.  Or at least I plan to...

But for now, the review!


Gladiator (Myrmidon)

Like: With a sword, shield and helm, this guys got it in terms of quantity in accessories.  Aside from the standard round shield, his sword is a unique short sword variant, while his helm is a brand new bronze-molded piece.  Its by far the largest, prettiest, ans shiniest helmet in the series and the face underneath is all Russell Crowe!

The other great thing is the paint.  The half-armor is nicely painted on the torso and top of legs as are his boots but the nicest touch comes in the form of the painted-on right arm armor.  This figures s one of the best looking minifigs to date!

Not quite the best of Man vs Beast...
When feeling for this guy, other than his helm, its best to confirm that theres a sword and a round shield.

Goes well with: The Spartan from Series 2 (Gerard Butler) or any random Lego animal to re-enact your fave man vs beast gladiatorial battle!

Minifig Rating: 9.5/10



Gangster (Mobster)

Like: The usable gun carrying case is cool but the what I dig the most are the snazzy pinstripes of his suit. Theres something impeccable about it that screams mobster before you even get to the case, the pistol and the hat.  I also love the wide grin and the evil mustache on this guy--Its just the right amount of gangster!

Goes well with: Two-Face!  Thats the first thing that comes to mind--that hell be perfect as cronies for the Batman supervillain!  (Though itll be tough finding those Batman minifigs unless you bought them up when they were still in stores some years ago.)   The mobsters the only gangster so far in the Minifigs series so lets hope they come up with more in varying suit colors like white (which is technically not a color but bleargh.)

Minifig Rating: 7.5/10

Clown (Small)

Like: That hes got a giant cream pie ready to chuck into someones face.  Pure mischief!  I also like the bowler hat with the flower in front and the fact that hes a "dwarf" clown.  Its like Lego Yoda got into a clown suit to hide from the Emperor instead of running to Dagobah.  I also just love the overall colors--red, blue and gree--and the fact that his blue polka-dotted tie stands out from that!

Goes well with: The Clown from series 1, naturally! But like the mobster/gangster belongs with Two-Face, I imagine this clown (or more than one of him) as members of Lego Joker and Harley Quinns gang!

Minifig Rating: 8/10


Dwarf (Evil)

Like: Its impossible to not like Dwarfs after Gimli in the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy.  (John Rys-Davies FTW!  Woohoo!)  But I love the "metallic-ness" of this guy.  The bronze fiend head on his shield stands out the most along with the bronze bits from his painted-on armor.  His helmet and axe-head are a nice, muted silver and with his black beard he seems darker overall than the dwarves previously released in sets.  And check out those feverish looking eyes!

Goes well with: The dwarves that have been released so far, of course.  Hes another member of their ogre-slaying, ale-drinking, bellyaching band.  From the series, he goes perfectly with the elf from Series 3 and the Forestman/Robin Hood from Series 1. Heck, hed go well with any medieval sets.  Ooh and lets not forget those goblins from the old Kingdom Lego sets.  Since this guys name is officially "Evil Dwarf", then he could be the goblins rightfully elected leader!

Minifig Rating: 9/10


Graduate

Like: His diploma, his motorboard (hat) and his graduation robes, which is a simply pieces thats cleverly cut out in front.  The diploma actually says "Certificate of Graduation" and the the motorboard fits at an angle on his head and has a nice molded tassle hanging off one corner.

Goes well with: Perhaps the cheerleader from Series 1?  Or maybe another thousand or so graduates! ;P

Minifig Rating: 7.5/10



Aerobics Instructor (Lady)

Like: That she looks really retro.  The flicked hair, headband and the pink tights are simply irresistible but I like the boom box the best--its lilac! (Its also got sculpted-in speakers so yay!)

Goes well with: Erm...the 80s?  Or anything pink--so maybe for youre daughters playset...

Minifig Rating: 6.5/10



Zookeeper (Female) 

Like: The monkey that fits on her hand and the over-sized banana are hilarious.  But other than that shes pretty "normal" as far as minifigs go...except...the buckles, buttons and key on here outfit--their all painted gold! :)

Goes well with: The Gorilla Suit Man from Series 3.  Big monkey, small monkey, big banana.  Ha!

Minifig Rating: 7/10

Detective (Sherlock)

Like: The working magnifying glass, the Sherlock cap and the Sherlock checkered designs on his front of his body and sides of his cap.  I also like that they gave him gray sideburns! :)

I did wish they gave him a half-cape though--Sherlock is the guy who can rock the look in Scotland Yard all day, every day!

Goes well with: Watson...uh,...Jack The Ripper!...Yeah, they havent made (or might ever make!) those guys yet.  Perhaps hell fit in nicely with the monsters of the Series--The Werewolf, Dracula, and Frankenstein.  It kinda has a Scooby Doo mystery feel when you put them side by side.

Minifig Rating: 7.5/10

Boxer

Like: The big red gloves that replace his hands!  You could actually remove them and give any other figures you own a big red boxing glove.  (Joker, anyone? :D)  His head gear is also very well done and a good size and I do like the painted-on shorts top.

The other thing I love is the gold in this minifig!  The patterns in his shorts-top, his shorts stripes and...his mouthguard!  Usually Lego keeps there faces "generic" or minimally painted to maximize re-use.  In this case, they took and existed smirk head and gave it a little swish of gold.  Perfect.

Oh and when youre "looking" for this guy, its the gloves on the ends of his hands you want to feel for. ;)

Goes well with: Other athletes in the series (Karateka, Sumo, Tennis Player, Baseballer, etc.)  But best of all, another boxer!

Minifig Rating: 8/10


Lizard Man (Guy in Godzilla Suit)

Like: The bright green!  The fig is completely cast in this color except for his yellow head, which is under the huge (and cutesy-scary) mask anyway.

The tail and mask are also quite ingeniously done to fit like its a complete piece, with the tail and its spikes hanging from around his neck like any sort of Lego backpack would.  The spikes and the teeth are also painted green ans silver respectively.

Full beast!
Also, the figure is devoid of any other details except for his transferred-on tummy scales, which I find pretty funny, as if the guy made the suit and only had enough money to make a rockin mask and some fancy stomach decor.  Oh and eyes as well.  Nicely transferred on eyes.  Heh.

If you have a blank black head (like those you find is stormtroopers) the Lizard Man can truly become fully beast!

Goes well with: Guy in the Gorilla Suit from Series 3, Captain James T. Kirk (to re-enact everyones favorite fight scene ever!), and even in any medieval sets as part of an acting company!

Minifig Rating: 8/10



Ice Fisherman

Like: At first I thought: Great. Another fisherman and another minifig Im ho-hum about.  There was already one from Series 3 and he was highly sought after because he was the shortpacked minifig.

But this guy is different.  The only thing that he shares with the Series Fisherman is the rod and the fish.  Otherwise hes got more of a theme--hes arctic!  At a distance, he might look pretty plain but thats because of the uniform kaki color of his parka and stuff.  Up close, his fur-lined hoodie is excellently painted, as is the detail on the front of his body and his legs.  Im actually liking this guy a lot more now that Ive had a good look at him!

Vader spared no life forms on Hoth...
Goes well with: Fisherman from Series 3.  Or better yet, any of your Hoth themed Star Wars Lego!

Minifig Rating: 7.5/10


Snowboarder Guy

Like: Yeah, the snowboarders dont really do it for me.  Maybe its because I dont come from a place where you can do any snow sports at all.

Maybe its because I spent too long in Minnesota.

But when you look at the minifig itself, the only things that stand out are his snowboard and his goggles, the latter of which is painted on.  His board is nice enough and theres also his snow cap, but thats devoid of any detail.

Goes well with: The helmeted female Snow Boarder from Series 3.

Minifig Rating: 6.5/10

Lumberjack

Like: Where do I start?  This guys got a lot of painted detail, starting with his painted red and silver axe-head.  Then theres his dark red cap with the little squirrel on the white panel on the front.  His torso and arms are checked all round too, and we know its rare to have minifigs with designs printed on their backs!

Goes well with: Werewolf (Red Riding Hood thing) or take off his cap, give him some wild upturned hair and some claws and you have lumberjack Wolverine!

Minifig Rating: 8/10


Egyptian Queen

Like: That shes got a lot of "make up" on, just like anyone who wants to look glamorous for the masses might.

In minifig terms, its gold all over the front of her dress, complemented by the tiara on her head.  I especially like the hair with the tiara painted on it. 

The snake she comes with is just funny because its probably something an Egyptian Queen would never hold!

Goes well with: Pharoah from Series 2, Mummy from Series 3.  And any of the figures and sets from the Egyptian/Mummy series.  I dont think any of the sets have a Pharoahess yet.

Minifig Rating: 7.5/10

Royal Guard (Bobby)

Like: His hat (of course!), and his gold bits including his buttons, buckles, and chin strap. Th ehat is the distinctive piece because its three times the size of his head and looks like a large dead animal, as it should! :P

Goes well with: Whitney? (I kid, I kid.  That jokes a few years too late.)  This guys goes well with more guys like him.  Duh.  Better yet, if you have a Buckingham Palace built out of Lego then youve now got the guards to, well, guard it!  Oh an lets not forget about Sherlock (The Detective).  These guys are both Brits, so they must go together! :P

Minifig Rating: 7/10

Cave Woman

Like: The bone and the hair it sits in.  The thing with this figure is that her "clothes" are almost yellow.  But while he wont look naked, it does look weird, like shes some sort of Frankenstein Monster.  What I do like is that she has an obsidian shard necklace.  But its hard to spot among the stitches of here clothes.

The other thing that intrigues me is the rubbery hair.  I like the softer look of it--its not shiny and is a great shade of light brown because of the material used. It even looks like it could have been given a light wash, but thats a trick of light on the rubbery material.

Having the bone be removable means that you have a nice little doggie bone.  It also means you can hold all sorts of stuff in the hairdo: a lovely pink bow, a fishing rod, an axe, a lightsaber...Crap just tends to get stuck in your hair when you dont have shampoo to wash it out with!

Goes well with: Caveman from series 1 of course, and I dunno...throw me a frickin bone?  Lol. :P

Minifig Rating: 6.5/10

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