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I know we like to intersplice our praise for Megos with points about where, although ultimately Mego-charming, they might have done better- oven mitts, Cap's lack of white on his sleeves, let's not even start a Mugato discussion.
BUT given their production techniques, which figures do you think they just nailed? Not which one was your favorite or which one was great because of the flaws, but which one used their production methods to really capture the character.
There are many, but I would suggest-
The Joker- Just stare at him for a while and you can hear imagine his comic book laughter. I think the simple jacket over silk screen really works for this character. Add a pretty cool sculpt and I think you get a really good representation.
Captain Kirk- I realize the outfit wasn't as hard as some others, but adding the boot/lower legs and topping it off with an incredibly Shatner-esque sculpt gives the figure that smirky, arrogant Capt. Kirk charm.
Ace Frehley- I think the doll actually comes under the influence of something. While all the KISS figures benefited from Mego's improved technologies, this sculpt really captures Ace's not-quite-there presence with his slightly parted lips and seemingly upward glance. Peter Criss's sculpt is spot on, too, but I think Mego did a better job with Ace's outfit.
BUT given their production techniques, which figures do you think they just nailed? Not which one was your favorite or which one was great because of the flaws, but which one used their production methods to really capture the character.
There are many, but I would suggest-
The Joker- Just stare at him for a while and you can hear imagine his comic book laughter. I think the simple jacket over silk screen really works for this character. Add a pretty cool sculpt and I think you get a really good representation.
Captain Kirk- I realize the outfit wasn't as hard as some others, but adding the boot/lower legs and topping it off with an incredibly Shatner-esque sculpt gives the figure that smirky, arrogant Capt. Kirk charm.
Ace Frehley- I think the doll actually comes under the influence of something. While all the KISS figures benefited from Mego's improved technologies, this sculpt really captures Ace's not-quite-there presence with his slightly parted lips and seemingly upward glance. Peter Criss's sculpt is spot on, too, but I think Mego did a better job with Ace's outfit.
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