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Anyone here pick up the new Evel Knievel figures?
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You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks -
Well I've had time to admire and digest the latest addition to my collection and I have say I'm very pleased with this figure. I had a little bit of a quandary when FTC decided to do two formats of Evel, because I'm trying to thin out my collection so I've had to be more selective in not bringing more duplicates in only to have to go through this same dilemma again. So with Evel I decided to go with the 12 inch... and was I ever pleased with the results.
Evel comes with a one-piece suit made from a pseudo-leather material.
The costume decor is stitched beautifully throughout.
His helmet is a well constructed two-piece design.
You first attach the front piece which has a soft black padding that fits snug on Evel's face.
This front piece has two clips that lock into the slots on either side of the helmet upon sliding the second piece on, leaving a near perfect seal.
This feature allows the helmet to fit snug without damaging the head or the helmet itself when putting on or taking off. And the helmet itself has some very nice detail throughout.
The outfit also has nice custom effects on the cuffs.
And of course the cape is beautifully crafted and attaches with snaps under the front collar.
The figure comes with his iconic black and gold cane and victory stand for posing.
The backer card is beautifully designed and has a wonderful array of pictures detailing his rich history on the back side.
If that's not enough already, it also comes with a designer t-shirt for 1/6th scale figures.
When unpacking you will note the helmet is sealed INSIDE the plastic casing attached to the card. So what I did to preserve the card without lifting the plastic off, was to cut a flap and pull the Helmet out like that. Because of the restrictive nature of the plastic, it allows me to place the helmet back if I desire the stock look in presentation.
And here he is back in his case with the helmet firmly in place as originally seated.
So there you go. That's the figure and his accessories. Excellent figure; Nice head sculpt; and beautiful detailing throughout. I should also note the front of the outfit can be partially pealed back by a Velcro attachment if you desire more of a Brick Mantooth look. But overall a very nice figure and one I received as my Valentine. Hey! Sometimes it's good to be EVEL on heart day.Last edited by MIB41; Feb 14, '14, 12:40 PM.Comment
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Just saw these at my comic shop.
The suit fabrication & accessories are exquisite.
I'm not completely sold on the head sculpt, but overall it's a very nice figure.WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.Comment
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The 8" comes with a "mini poster" instead of the T-shirt.
Man o' man a 1/9 shirt would have been way nicer than a crappy mini poster.
Other than that I am really happy with my 8" in blue.
I'll have these for sale at the Hamilton toy show on Monday if anyone is from the area and wants one in either blue or white.
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Hamilton Toy and Collectible Show
Michelangelo’s Banquet Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa St., Hamilton ON
Hours: 10 am to 3 pm
Admission $3.00Comment
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