 Emma Grace Frost is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, most commonly in association with the X-Men. The character first appeared in The Uncanny X-Men #129, and was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne. Emma Frost, also known as the White Queen, has evolved from a supervillain and foe of the X-Men, to becoming a superhero and one of the X-Men's most central members and leaders, until the events of Inhumans vs. X-Men.  Emma Frost was always my favorite X-men villain. The Claremont run where she was introduced with the Hellfire club is one of the best runs of any comic book. Her run as a hero was less than stellar in my opinion but her original run was enough to not only make her a favorite of mine, but I named my (Late) Great Pyrenees after her. Get it, white dog, whit queen. Anyway merchandise for her has always been scares but that it now about to change as Diamond Select Toys has put out a beautiful Emma Frost statue that I now proudly display with my X-Men collection.  I'm going to start with the face. It's perfect I can't say anything else. It looks like the drawing has come to life. From the lips to the eyes to even the eye lashes this is amazing on every level. Lips, nose, cheekbones you name it. It's perfectly sculpted and painted to look like a comic book drawing. The golden blond hair looks great, especially how it flows down. It looks great as the hair is sculpted like it's blowing. It’s not a simple paint job. It's done real life with a few of the White strands mixing around the rest of the hair. The white choker necklace adds the perfect touch. The lips are done in a pouting look and combines with the bright blue eyes you cant tell if Emma is hero or villain in this pose. With the slanted down eyebrows however she does give a rather menacing stare. Her entire shoulders are exposed and the paint job for the skin is great, a nice tan look that serves to bring out more of the all-white costume.  The body is done in a very striking pose to say the least. Its all white, then again she is the White Queen after all. The halter top is white and you can see the seam lines sculpted into it. She has the “X” logo in the center clasping her cape together. The clasp itself is silver so it stands out amongst the white. Her midsection is exposed like the shoulders also done in the tan look. Its smooth like a comic book, and does not have the muscles molded into it. This statue is anatomically correct, but done in a more seductive and sleek style. Moving down you can see the white belt and pants. The belt itself is slightly, very slightly lighter than the pants to show it off a bit. Much like the cape clasp the belt has a big grey “X” as a buckle on it which really sticks out. You can see the seams molded into the pants just like in the top. You also get a good look at how the cape flows off her shoulders down to her knees.  This side shot gives you a great look at the arm pose. I also really like how the right hand is outstretched and pointed to the back as she looks to be getting ready to use her telekinetic powers. It has the menacing look, but as they have the cape, which is almost like an evening wrap around her forearm it brings a sense of elegance and class to the piece as well. The cape looks fantastic as you can see all the lines and wrinkles are molded in, but once again, in a smooth comic look as opposed to a realistic approach. As I pointed out in the abdominal area, you can see the muscles in the shoulder and bicep area, but not overly done. Just enough to make it stand out. You also get a good look at how the belt buckle itself sticks out adding to the depth of this piece.  Before I get to the base I want to point out from the back how good this cape looks. Hanging down yet still almost blowing in the wind as Emma Frost is ready for action. Once again notice all the small etchings and lines throughout all the bends and folds. You can even see the back blow on the cape from where she is standing ready to fight. The cape is definitely a huge part of her overall outfit, and this is just spot on. Look at the shoulders where the cape is lifting up with the body. That’s an attention to detail you don’t see very often. And like the rest of the outfit its pure white. It has such a classy look as opposed to the standard superhero cape designs. From flowing off the shoulders, to wrapping around the forearm, to blowing in the wind, this may be the best cape design I have ever seen. It really adds to the piece.  The base is interesting. It’s the smashed up head of a dreaded Sentinel. Dark blue with shades of black and grey painted into the crushed up metal Its completely dented, scratched, and smashed up and it looks it. Its heavily detailed in terms of damage. You can see the bolts that hold the head together, and everything. And resting gently on top of it it Emma Frost. You can see her white boots match the outfit with only the tops of the boots to show where it separates. They shine, but still have a few indent marks sculpted into where her toes are bending. I love how they made the base damaged and filthy, but kept the boots completely clean, it really adds to the class of this piece.
This is a great piece. I always wanted and Emma Frost Statue and now I have one. I have her next to my big Iceman Resin piece and they look great together. It’s a must have for X-Men and Marvel collectors alike. There is even a diamond variant that looks like a crystal that they released on a very limited basis. Try to get them both. Overall 5 out of 5 Stars! To order from Diamond Select Toys click HERE! To view other X-Men items from Diamond Select Toys click HERE!
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 The Iron Giant. A1999 American animated science fiction film produced by Warner Bros. Feature Animation and directed by Brad Bird in his directorial debut, It is based on the 1968 novel The Iron Man by Ted Hughes (which was published in the United States as The Iron Giant) and was scripted by Tim McCanlies from a story treatment by Bird. The film stars the voices of Vin Diesel (voicing the titular character), Eli Marienthal, Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Christopher McDonald and John Mahoney. Set during the Cold War in 1957, the film centers on a young boy named Hogarth Hughes, who discovers and befriends a gigantic metallic robot who fell from outer space. With the help of a beatnik artist named Dean McCoppin, Hogarth attempts to prevent the U.S. military and Kent Mansley, a paranoid federal agent, from finding and destroying the Giant.  One of the best animate films ever made is now an amazing statue from Diamond Select Toys It now sits on my bar right across from my table which houses my resin Bust of the Giants head. This thing is beautiful. As you can see it’s a perfect replica of the Giant in the junkyard. Striking a superhero like pose this is simply breathtaking. It is sculpted to perfection and really resonates the simplistic look the cartoon had.  Starting with the head you can see it’s a light grey as it the entire Giant. He has the big light white green eyes that are inside two sunken in holes. The eye holes are very subtly shaded to give it depth but not enough to break up the monotony of the rest of the grey as it’s supposed to be all one shade. The fin on the top of his head goes straight down to where the end of a nose would be. Its bolted on the sides just like in the film. His head is slightly cocked with almost a simple smile to his face. You can see the bolts on each side of the head to show where his jaw is bolted on. Moving downwards you can see the series of shafts all with the three bends in them to look accurate. These also have a very slight shade to make it look more three dimensional but not enough that you would notice the change in the color. Inside all the shafts in simple black base, with a thicker layer of iron surrounding it you can see the base is actually the bottom of his head piece which would be what is inside the torso. Its all enclosed by a huge shoulder pad that has all the bolts sculpted in to show how its connected.  Moving down to the body you can see the big “S” plate on the center of the chest. I mean come on it had to have this. The Giant turned out to be a superhero after all. The “S” is made to look like bent metal from the junk yard. It’s a rust colored red with a almost faint yellow and grey combination from the center to accentuate it from the rest of the grey. The same style of coils that connected the Giants head to his body is used to connect the torso to the leg area. I cant really call it a crotch as it’s a circle that has legs connected. The body is massive. All smooth no nicks, scratches, not even much in terms of shading. Simple grey plates held together by grey bolts. Its exactly like the film, which if you recall was done in the most basic animation possible to give it that 50’s look and feel. The placement of the hands on the sides in a heroic pose only ad to the charm. This has a classic superhero pose which is perfect as if you recall the Giants last words before he stopped the missile and saved everyone was “Superman”  The back shows off the neck design. The simple rings from the back of the head to the shoulder then down to the base line. Its done exactly the same as in the cartoon 4 rings if you don’t count the bottom of the head all in silver, with black spacers in between. It trails down to a big ring that is secured onto the shoulder section, then begins to flow a more tight silver and black down to the base. The shoulders themselves are perfectly accurate with the two bars on each side. Its open in the center almost like a spine. Twisting to the right side with the hands resting on the round cylinder used before the legs connect it looks downright stoic. You can see that the hands are balled into fists, and that each finger is individually sculpted in. I like how everything is the same color but the bolts still stick out and are noticeable due to the perfect molding into the piece.  The base is absolutely incredible it’s a section of the junkyard the Giant lived in. all a reddish brown like dirt it really stands out. You can see all the clumps of dirt and rocks going throughout it. There’s an old steam pipe stove and a broken wheel in the background as well as a piece of the barn with the open door. But if you look under the giants left foot you can see a crushed station wagon of sorts. At least I think it’s a station wagon. It’s a bright orange and red color that really stands out. It may be crushed but Diamond Select even have the silver door handles, taillights, bumper, and headlights sculpted in. This may be one of the first things you notice. I mean as the statue is grey this part will really catch your eye. Colorful enough to ad depths, and a good laugh, but not enough to take away from the Iron Giant himself. This is an amazing base to say the least.
Overall this is a fantastic piece for a phenomenal film. Iron Giant may have not been a winner at the box office but luckily it has developed a massive following over the years. In my opinion it may be the perfect animated film ever made. It sure has the perfect message as well, “You are who you chose to be!” Watch it again. And then hurry and buy this statue. It’s a must own for anyone. Overall 5 out of 5 Stars! To order from Diamond Select Toys click HERE! To view other Iron Giant items from Diamond Select Toys click HERE!  Before her descent into madness, Dr. Harleen Quinzel was a promising psychiatrist assigned to Arkham Asylum, Gotham's home for the criminally insane. But after meeting the Joker, the young doctor became obsessed with the crazed criminal's warped mind. Sensing opportunity, the Joker manipulated her, driving his therapist so mad that he was able to control her. Harleen fell in love with the villain, broke him out of Arkham and devoted her life to making him happy and spreading his bloody brand of mayhem Athletic, agile and dangerously unpredictable in a fight, Harley Quinn is a formidable opponent in her own right. She is willing to do anything in order to further the Clown Prince of Crime's goals—no matter the cost to anyone else or even herself. Her energetic, affable and animated personality is enough to make almost anyone drop their guard—a mistake that could easily cost them their life. Deranged and psychotic, Harley Quinn is the poster girl for chaos' terrifying allure.  It's open season on Harley Quinn when her explosive breakup with the Joker puts a big fat target on her back. Unprotected and on the run, Quinn faces the wrath of narcissistic crime boss Black Mask, his right-hand man, Victor Zsasz, and every other thug in the city. But things soon even out for Harley when she becomes unexpected allies with three deadly women -- Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya. Birds of Prey And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn was not only a follow up to Suicide Squad starring the only character people cared about, but it was also DC’s version of Deadpool with Harley in the leading role. It was a fantastic film, that I for one absolutely loved. I own many Harley Quinn statues and I was excited for this one. Diamond Select Toys has made a statue featuring Harley’s disco style outfit from the film.  Starting with the face you can see this is a perfect match for Margot from the film. The perfect capture of the evil yet seductive red lips, the blue eyes, it’s a dead ringer. Her eyebrows are perfectly shaded as her eyes have just a hint of black shading around them for depth. Under her left eye is her little heart tattoo, and on her left check is her “Rotten” tattoo. From the chin to the eyebrows it’s a perfect match for Margot Roble. The hair has the bobby style with bangs coming down the forehead with the side of the face covered with the trademark pigtails. The left pigtail has the pink coloring at the bottom, while the right has the baby blue keeping it true to the film version. The tacky silver charm necklace is painted incredibly bright and shines in the light. All the little charms are sculpted on and its molded like the real necklace causing it to stick out and up. It’s a very nice added touch to give this piece depth. I would have liked to see a bit more detail in the necklace itself. I’m used to Diamond Select sculpting each piece individually so this part looks a bit rushed. Other than that there is no denying that this matches the film perfectly  The top of the body is accurate the one piece overall really shines. Metallic gold with faded black triangles throughout. The zipper, as well as the gold lining around the outfit is there as well. The outfit is bright gold, with hints of black thrown in for shading to help give it a more realist look and feel. You can see the buttons are perfectly done as are the shoulder latches that hold the outfit in place. The belt loops are sculpted into the outfit. The one thing I must point out, is that the outfit has a wrinkled look about it. Whatever the material it is, which I believe after watching the film again was some type of plastic, you can see how it’s all done to be completely wrinkled and bunched up in parts. Now what makes this design so outstanding is that you can tell that by the etching and sculpting of this piece. If you look close in the leg area you can see the almost diamond shaped sewing lines throughout the outfit. Now I’m spending so much time with the overall’s I need to mention the pink half shirt she is wearing underneath. Its bright and colorful just like what she had on in the film. Its even sculpted and shaded to give it a “Lifted” look. In another great attention to detail you can even see Harley jeans, and button right under her belly button showing the outfit itself is pulled over her street cloths.  This side shot give you not only a better look at her cheek tattoo, but you can also see her earrings are sculpted in as well. You get a good look at her trademark red and black diamond tattoo on her forearm as well as her like Joker J tattoo on her bicep. Designed exactly like in the film the likeness is almost uncanny. You get a great look at her trademark mallet that she used at the end of film during the final amusement park fight scene. Its got the “XX” eye and smile face painted on the bottom, as well as the red and white diamonds surrounded in black outline. The mallet is made of wood (I would assume) as it has that old warped almost cork look about it. It clearly looks as though Harley has beaten up quiet a few people with it. I love how its casually just resting over her shoulders. It adds a nice relaxed look.  The back gives you another look at how well this is designed. From the crisscross of the shoulder straps that fold into the diamond style padding stitch of the bib this really looks like the film come to life. Notice the amazing job they did on shading this piece. The gold outfit, which really does shine looks all the more impressive with the shading and etching thrown in to give it a realistic, wrinkled look about it. The pockets are sculpted in, its bunched and twisted just like a real outfit would be. You can see the baggy pink shirt under the overalls, and if you look at Harley fingers, which are all individually sculpted you can see she is wearing multiple rings on each. Take notice of the neck. You can even see the clasp of Harley’s necklace sculpted on and hanging down. Everything just matches the film to a “T”  The base is absolutely amazing. It looks like a mirrored dance floor piece. In fact if you look you can see it is four separate pieces all connected together. They look transparent, yet they have a cream like color about them. At the end of each piece is part of a red lip that all connects perfectly. Its something right out of a 70’s disco club. Harley is wearing her roller skates as she did during the films final battle sequence. They are a bright blue, with a purple/pink stripe going down the sides. Gold tongue underneath, green/blue laces and a simple greyish yellow top and stopper. Complete with purple and pink rollers. Tacky as all hell but absolutely breathtaking with the rest of the outfit. I had to display this one on a different shelf as my other Harleys’ as its higher up and I wanted to be able to see this awesome base.
Overall this is another amazing Harley Quinn statue from Diamond Select Toys. No doubt if you’re a Harley Quinn fan, or simply a casual fan who enjoyed Birds of Prey you should pick this up. Its yet another must own for any collection Overall 4.5 out of 5 Stars! To order from Diamond Select Toys click HERE! To view other Harley Quinn items from Diamond Select Toys click HERE!  Marvel's Spider-Man is a 2018 action-adventure game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Based on the Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man, it is inspired by the long-running comic book mythology and adaptations in other media. In the main storyline, the super-human crime lord Mister Negative orchestrates a plot to seize control of New York City's criminal underworld. When Mister Negative threatens to release a deadly virus, Spider-Man must confront him and protect the city while dealing with the personal problems of his civilian persona, Peter Parker.  The Spiderman PS4 game is awesome. I’ve played it a bit, my son has finished it twice. Once you get to level 11 you can unlock the negative suite. Its very cool to say the least. Its essentially a photo negative of Spiderman’s normal suite. I don’t game as much as I used to but I still always have time for superhero video games. The Spiderman game is definitely one to check out if you have yet to play. I dig the negative costume, and now the good folks at Diamond Select Toys have made a statue of it to, if your like me, or my son more so, put it right on top of your PlayStation.  Well, here it is. Negative Spiderman in the classic design but negative .Much like the original costume it’s a complete one piece outfit. It wraps around the head and body. Instead of red, blue, and white, this is black and grey. Let’s start by looking at the head You can see the big oversized white eye lids surrounded in a thin dark black outline which leads into the big thick grey outline. The eyes are a bright white, with just a slight hint of black for shading to give it a touch of depth. I love how it really is the same classic look we all love, just in a different / negative color  Moving down we get a great look at how the black area almost sticks out like shoulder pads. The black shoulder piece going to the crotch and down the legs is covered in the trademark webbing. Look how of the little webbing is carved into the piece and painted grey to give it a nice element of perception. The grey is solid and vibrant and if you look you can see the faint hints of light black painted in it for shading purposes. And let’s not forget to mention the black spider in the center that’s outlined in the grey webbing. It really stick out on the piece. Throw in the fact that the shoulders are covered in grey pads makes the entire chest area look almost three dimensional. I can’t stress enough how well the spider looks. Blending in, but still standing out. You can see the piece is sculpted to show off the muscles underneath the outfit. The seams are done in grey as well, but designed to still stick out  The back shows off all the grey and black in the outfit as well as the shading and muscle structure. You can see very faint black, and very minimal usage is done just enough to accentuate certain parts of the statue. The rest is the bold grey and black like the rest The spider on the back is amazing. Bold, thick black and its hangs all the way down the back. All black but very thinly outlined in first black then silver to give it contrast and make it pop. It’s the classic look only negative and you can see all of the sculpted muscles running throughout the back and legs of Spiderman. Another really cool thing is all of the deep silver lines molded into the piece to stick out but yet retain the same color. It’s like the seams are bulging out of the outfit. You can see the back belt with the grey webbing etched in as well as the back and grey webbing on the legs. The placement and positioning used really bring this to life, and give you the full feeling of Spiderman getting ready to launch himself off a rooftop through the city to fight crime. This is a very comic accurate, or should I say video game accurate piece to say the least.  The base is a brick like substance, obviously to mimic a rooftop. It’s a clay like red with the classic spiderman webbing design carved into it. Its made to look speckled and dirty. Yet still bright enough to bring the rest of the piece to life. Bu the sell point is the big silver spider right in the center of it. Sticking out, and covering most of the top the spider matches the one on the chest perfectly. Notice how it is also done with many specks of black to make it dirty. It adds the perfect touch to this piece.
Top to bottom an amazing statue from Diamond Select that really brings the costume from the game to life. If you’re a Spiderman fan, or a gamer this is definitely one to add to your collection. Pick one up right away. Overall 5 out of 5 Stars To order from Diamond Select Toys click HERE! To view other Spiderman items from Diamond Select Toys click HERE!  Nobel Prize-winning biochemist Dr. Michael Morbius creates a cure for his rare blood disease that turns into a curse! Attempting an experimental treatment, he transforms into Morbius–a pseudo-vampire with superhuman powers and an overwhelming bloodlust. Like a real vampire, Morbius needs to drink blood to survive. However, after drinking his victim’s blood, his mind returns to normal, and he becomes fraught with guilt, remorse, and self-loathing.  Morbius has always been a favorite character of mine. Ever since he appeared in Amazing Spider Man I have always been fascinated with the character. His own comic, as well as his run during the Midnight Suns era of the early 90’s was fantastic. Although was to short lived. Now we have a movie on the horizon that looks quiet promising, and this. Yes Diamond Select Toys is unleashing a Morbius statue and it is amazing  Starting at the face you can see its all done in the classic pale grey. The hair has the trademark parted in the middle look and it hangs down in and off the face. You can see how its etched to look like real hair, yet still smooth as it’s a comic book style piece. The forehead is sculpted down into a menacing frown, while the cheekbones are raised as the mouth is open exposing Mobius’s fangs. The reason that is so important is as it shows how evil the eyes look. With everything scrunched together, combined with the magnificent shadowing the eyes really stand out. To further make them stand out they are blood red, nothing more nothing less, blood red. The shading of a faint black mixed with the grey skin tone really highlight the scowl in the face. Its beautiful to say the least. The mouth is open showing off Mobius’s fangs. There easy to spot with those blood red gums. The teeth are all individually sculpted and combined with the frowned forehead you get the impression Morbius is about to bite one of his enemies. They even have the trademark goatee on the chin, which if you look close is also molded and etched to look like hair as opposed to just being a painted on patch.  Looking at the body you can see the over exaggerated comic book style when it comes to the muscles. Morbius is shredded to say the least. Take a quick look though at the face first. Notice how the nose is slightly pointed out and the ear is slightly sticking out of the hair. That’s a nice attention to detail. Moving down you can see the dark faded blue costume with blood red collar and sash for a belt. I always liked how the costume is disco inspired. The open lapel, the sleeves that are short and end around the forearms. It matches the comic perfectly. Take notice of all the muscles that are sculpted underneath the outfit. I mean every single muscle in the human body is sticking out. Morbius may be the most muscular statue I own. He really is the comic book come to life. You can see every ab muscle, rib cage, chest, arms legs, hell his fingers have muscles. The shading used in the outfit is perfect and help to accentuate all of them.  The back shows off not only the ungodly amount of back muscles Morbius possesses but his awesome red wing cape as well. The cape looks fantastic. Patterned after bat wings this matches the comic book perfectly. It’s the exact same red used in the sash and collar of the costume so it blends together perfectly. You can see all this little etching that went into the design as the cape is fully scratched. It has all the points at the end like a real bat wing would. I love how it’s a blood red color, but not too bright. This is a “Moody” piece and the blend of dull colors really work well. You can see the back is arched and you can see every muscle flexed out in full form. A tiny bit of hair is sticking over the collar, and in one more awesome detail you can see the sash is full of wrinkles, just like a real one would be. I really like the placement on this as well and this shot really sets it in frame. The hanging over, almost perched look really adds to the tone of the piece.  Here’s a side shot to show you the detail that went into the arms, and hands. Notice how the hand itself has the bones and veins molded in. Just like if a real hand was outstretched in this position. Even the knuckles are sticking up and out, so the pose matches the anatomy to a “T” you can see the red on the skin just before the pointed black nail begins. Like all Diamond Select items each finger is sculpted and this one has amazing spacing. Which the pose, and the extension and side twist of the hand. It gives you the impression you, or most likely an enemy is about to cut a slashing.  Here is what has to be one of the coolest bases I have ever seen. It’s a gargoyle, that I assume is part off a rooftop. Its done in a dark grey and fully designed to look all scuffed up. Filled with cracks and dents and scratches this looks exactly like an old school Manhattan roof piece. Its dark gray but with plenty of black shading to make it more lifelike. Its sculpted amazingly and looks like the real thing. Everything about this seems authentic. You can see his boot planted down on the left side while his right leg is resting behind the head. It’s a great base to use as it helps to add to the horror element and yet still not draw attention away from Morbius himself.
As I said I love Morbius and I am glad to finally have a statue of him to display. I have him with my Spiderman stuff and he looks great. This is yet another must have piece from Diamond Select Toys. Pick this one up and add it to your collection today. Overall 5 out of 5 Stars! To order from Diamond Select Toys click HERE! To view other Marvel Items from Diamond Select Toys click HERE!  In an alternate reality, Miles Morales follows in the footsteps of the slain Peter Parker to become the masked Super Hero known as Spider-Man after being bitten by a radioactive spider. At first he wants no part of the superhero life, but when he watches the Green Goblin kill Spiderman (Peter Parker) he is wrecked with guilt for not helping. At that moment he decides to become the new Spider Man Splitting his time between fighting crime and managing his teenage personal life, Morales has to hide his identity from his parents, but confides in his best friend Ganke and other trustworthy members of the Super Hero community. Where the original Spider-Man lived by his Uncle Ben's maxim, "With great power comes great responsibility," Miles Morales adds the addendum, "What would Peter Parker do?"  Replacing a comic book character is a next to impossible task. Introducing a new character can also be hard as unfortunately for every hit there are 50 misses. Creating a new character and origin and having him go by another heroes identity is something that never works. Except once. That someone is Miles Morales, the new Spiderman. Normally I would crap all over that as I am a huge Spidey fan, but I do enjoy Miles. He’s actually one of Marvels best characters. And now I can have him share a spot on my wall alongside Peter Parker because Diamond Select Toys has just released a limited edition Miles Morales Spider Man resin statue.  Here he is and he’s a perfect match. Spiderman in the Miles Morales design. Come to think of it, with the exception of a few tweaks here and there, this costume has pretty much remained the same, its just a color change. Like the original costume it’s a wrap around outfit but let’s start by looking at the head You can see the big oversized white eye lids surrounded in a dark red outline. The eyes are a bright white, with just a slight hint of black for shading to give it a touch of depth. Notice how the red outlines around he eyes are done to match the red webbing design. That’s the definition of wrap around right there.  The bright red is in full effect, and all of the little webbing is carved into the piece and painted deep red as opposed to overly bright to give it a nice element of perception. The black itself is bright and vibrant and if you look you can see the faint hints of light black painted in it for shading purposes. And let’s not forget to mention the red spider in the center. This matches the comic book perfectly. I also love all the definition used in the sculpting. Notice the rib area, you can see all the muscles sculpted in. You can get a feel of that by the neck and legs as well. It’s a comic book style by its done to match the human body perfectly. I still prefer the red and black original outfit, but this is very cool. In fact its leaps and bounds better than the old black and white venom look.  Here’s a side shot of the over dramatic knotted up web that I like so much. You can see it flows through Spidey’s hand going around the his wrist and twists and turns all the way past the statue. Fully knotted like rope more so than a spider web. Its painted in a white with just a hint of light blue mixed in. It’s the most eye catching piece of the statue. Not so much that it’s the main point you focus on, but it really brings it to life and exemplifies how important Spiderman’s webs are in the fight against crime. The fact the hand, wrapped in red webbing design around the fingers is sticking out only adds to the coolness of the statue  The back shows off big red spider in the outfit as well as the shading and muscle structure. You can see its black, but with very minimal lighter shades done to accentuate certain parts of the statue. The spider on the back is a bright red just like in the books, and you can see all of the sculpted muscles running throughout the back and legs of Spiderman. The placement and positioning used really bring this to life, and give you the full feeling of Spiderman is busy fighting crime. This is a very comic accurate piece to say the least, and that something I have not touched on. Miles is a kid basically, where as Peter, although a high school student when we met him, was always designed as an adult. The Miles Statue is clearly done to be a smaller style Spiderman, and that is really what helps set it apart.  The base is a simple bunching of rock that are a combination of grey and black colors. Its incredibly scuffed up and dirty looking yet still bright enough to maintain the comic book look. It’s a small base size wise to take nothing away from the piece itself. You can even see the webbing Spiderman used throughout the bottom of the base. It’s a great addition to the statue as we all picture Spiderman shooting webbing, and with the massive amount on this base it fully captures that.
You can see this is a very well done and detailed piece that really does Spiderman justice. It captures the look and feel of the comics perfectly. Fans of Miles and Spiderman in general will definitely want to add this one to their collection. Pick one up today. It is limited to 3000 pieces so act fast. Overall 5 out of 5 Stars! To order from Diamond Select Toys click HERE! To view other Marvel items from Diamond Select Toys click HERE!  Before her descent into madness, Dr. Harleen Quinzel was a promising psychiatrist assigned to Arkham Asylum, Gotham's home for the criminally insane. But after meeting the Joker, the young doctor became obsessed with the crazed criminal's warped mind. Sensing opportunity, the Joker manipulated her, driving his therapist so mad that he was able to control her. Harleen fell in love with the villain, broke him out of Arkham and devoted her life to making him happy and spreading his bloody brand of mayhem  Athletic, agile and dangerously unpredictable in a fight, Harley Quinn is a formidable opponent in her own right. She is willing to do anything in order to further the Clown Prince of Crime's goals—no matter the cost to anyone else or even herself. Her energetic, affable and animated personality is enough to make almost anyone drop their guard—a mistake that could easily cost them their life. Deranged and psychotic, Harley Quinn is the poster girl for chaos' terrifying allure. This new collectable action figure from Bandai is based off the Birds of Prey Film which I loved by the way. If you haven’t seen it the basic plot is Harley Quinn is having a rough time after her breakup with the Joker. Thrown out into the mean streets of Gotham City, she reinvents herself and befriends three other female vigilantes. As the entire town hates her she’s essentially on the run from every low life and cop in Gotham. Hired by Black Mask to retrieve a your girl who has swallowed a valuable Diamond, Harley must team with Huntress, Black Canary, and renegade cop Renee Montoya to save the girl and herself in the process.   Let’s start off with the awesome packaging Ban Dai is known for. If you don’t want to open the package you can view most everything inside. The dox itself is green, orange, pink, hint of blue, all the colors of Harley hair and outfit. It has a pic of Margot Robbie on the right side dress as Harley from the film. The left has the Birds of Prey Lettering in bold black with “and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn" Printed in scratch style pink lettering. The open face part shows Harley Quinn’s upper body, two extra heads, and her mallet through the blister card. Its even got “Harley Quinn Bird of Prey XOXO” and a star spayed in pink over it. Its an eye catcher for sure. I really like how you can see the figure through them. That way if it’s something you don’t want to open you can still view what’s inside. It’s a great concept. Flipping to the back you can see Harley in her skates, regular boots, with various hands holding her mallet and going through 3 different poses. It also shows her three extra faces this piece comes with. So there you go, if you don’t want to open it you see everything.  Inside the box, because I open my stuff you can Harley, her heads, hands, skates, mallet the works. This figure can fight any figure you throw at it. It can mimic basically any fight movement as it has so many points of articulation, and if you don’t like the fist just use one of these other hands. Have her do palm strikes, karate chops, hold the handle on the mallet, you name it. You need a new hand, you got it. They pop on and off very easily, and when you are fighting other figures with her they stay perfectly in place. They don’t slide or fall off like some toys, this is high quality at its best. The addition of the skates was a great touch as the final battle in the film where she changes into roller skates is incredible.  Starting with the face you can see this is a perfect match for Margot from the film. The cheekbones, red lips, villainess smile its all here. It’s a dead ringer. Even the teeth are individually done. Her eyebrows are perfectly shaded as her eyes have just a hint of black shading around them for depth. Under her left eye is her little heart tattoo. From the chin to the eyebrows it’s a dead ringer. The hair has the bobby style with bangs coming down the forehead wit the side of the face covered with the trademark pigtails. The left pigtail has the pink coloring at the bottom, while the right has the baby blue keeping it true to the film version. The gold necklace is painted incredibly bright and shines in the light. All the little charms are sculpted on as it turns slightly to the right of the neck. It’s a very nice added touch to give this piece depth. The top of the body is accurate with the red and white “Daddy’s Lil Monster” tattoo covered up by the pink tank-top and satin gold overall disco outfit. The jacket has the bright speckled look which I really like as it just stands out. The zipper, as well as the gold lining around the outfit is there as well. I have this pic focusing a bit towards the left so you can see Harley’s black and red diamond tattoo on her left forearm.  The gold disco style outfit looks amazing, especially for an action figure. As I mentioned you can see how well the zipper area is sculpted, that’s a great touch for any piece let alone a figure. The outfit is bright gold, with hints of black thrown in for shading to help give it a more realist look and feel. You can see the buttons are perfectly done as are the shoulder latches that hold the outfit in place. The belt loops are sculpted into the outfit. The one thing I must point out, is that the outfit is padded. Now what makes this design so outstanding is that you can tell that by the etching and sculpting of the figure. If you look close in the leg area you can see the almost diamond shaped padding sewing lines throughout the outfit. I also enjoy how she is wearing matching gold slippers.  The back gives you another look at how well this is designed. From the crisscross of the shoulder straps that fold into the diamond style padding stitch of the bib this really looks like the film come to life. Notice the amazing job they did on shading this piece. The gold outfit, which really does shine looks all the more impressive with the shading and etching thrown in to give it a realistic, wrinkled look about it. The pockets are sculpted in, its bunched and twisted just like a real outfit would be. You can see the baggy pink shirt under the overalls, and if you look at Harley fingers, which are all individually sculpted you can see she is wearing multiple rings on each. Take notice of the right arm. You can even see her mermaid tattoo that the tail morphs into a “J” for Joker.  Here is a good shot at her skates, which you are able to simply pop on and off whether it be for play or display. They look fantastic. Red and blue wheels with a gold front stopper, and they are bright as can be. Its saying something when wheels can stand out as the skates themselves are light blue, almost a teal color filled with light red stripes the match the golden tongue of the shoe itself. The laces are a different shade of blue giving this a ton of contrast. It also makes the really pop so to speak when you have her in these   Also notice the malett. I have included her closed hand, which you will need to have popped in to use this weapon. Its very well made. A long blue handle with black grip that leads to a heavily used, almost damaged wooden mallet itself. I love how it matches the Harley style with a little smiley face painted on it. Two simple “X’s” for eyes and a smile. Its surrounded with the red diamonds in the white background. Her two heads are here as well. Each sculpted to look like Margot. One has the wicked looking open smile face, the other has a straw in its mouth.  Overall this is an amazing figure. High quality to the point it sculpted like a statue. 5.50 inches tall, fully articulate, able to battle any figure you throw her way. The attention to detail in this is uncanny. The interchangeable hands, and of course skates add to the beauty of the figure. Throw in a few extra hands to battle as well as a mallet and you have an awesome Harley Quinn Birds of Prey figure on your hand. I loved the movie, and I loved the statue. If you’re an action figure collector, toy collector, or just a Harley Quinn fan in general pick this one up today.
Overall 5 out of 5 Stars! To order from Big Bad Toy Store click HERE! Have nothing better to do, go listen to me discuss Bird of Prey on the new Film Smasher Podcast. Click Here to download  Injustice is a popular fighting game from DC. The heroes and villains battle it out with Mortal Kombat style moves and controls. It has inspired countless comics, toys, clothing, and of course a sequel simply entitled Injustice 2. Injustice 2's storyline centers around Batman and his Insurgency's attempt to restore society after the fall of Superman's Regime; however, the arrivals of the newly formed supervillain group "The Society" and the alien Brainiac forces Batman to consider freeing the imprisoned Superman to help combat the threats. In this story line Harley Quinn is now a member of in training of the Justice League which is lead by Batman. She is being trained to use her insanity to fight for good.  Injustice is a popular fighting game from DC. The heroes and villains battle it out with Mortal Kombat style moves and controls. It has inspired countless comics, toys, clothing, and of course a sequel simply entitled Injustice 2. Injustice 2's storyline centers around Batman and his Insurgency's attempt to restore society after the fall of Superman's Regime; however, the arrivals of the newly formed supervillain group "The Society" and the alien Brainiac forces Batman to consider freeing the imprisoned Superman to help combat the threats. In this story line Harley Quinn is now a member of in training of the Justice League which is lead by Batman. She is being trained to use her insanity to fight for good.  Starting with the face you can see this is a perfect match for her video counterpart. The white makeup, cheekbones, red lips, villainess smile it’s all here. It’s a dead ringer. She’s painted her trademark white that almost looks a touch of grey in the light The eyes have the pink and blue smeared makeup below and partially around them while the head is slightly tipped at an angle. From the chin to the eyebrows it’s a dead ringer. The hair has the part and comes down the sides of the face in the trademark pigtails, with a slight curl in the front. The left pigtail has the pink coloring at the bottom, while the right has the baby blue that morphs into a dark blue and it comes down to Harleys shoulder. You can see her goggles resting on top of her head. This is an amazing likeness  The top of the body is accurate with the red and black leather jacket top with matching red and black corset covering her chest. It’s a very dull paint job that still manages to glisten in the light. The jacket has all the stitching lines in it as if it were real, complete with buckles, and all the padding and wrinkles you find going down the arms. I like how the top and elements of the sleeves are red, while the main part of the jacket is black. That stands out because the corset is mostly red with only elements of that being black. It makes for a fantastic contract. Its painted and designed to give it a true video game look. Moving down you can see her exposed mid-section complete with black belt with a silver buckle. The belt itself is a deep shade of black and it goes perfectly with the black and red shorts pants The left red side has Harleys trademark diamond logo on the side, while the left is standard black. All of the colors from the jacket, corset, and pants are the same so it looks like a perfect match. Her skin is done very tan to help accent the white paint on her face.  This side shot gives you a good look at the giant mallet she is carrying. It’s pretty massive and the way its positioned really gives it a three dimensional look. Plus with the combination crazy sneer on her face it has a feeling like your about to be beaten with it . The mallet itself is a golden brown with a black center. Inside that center are the trademark red and white diamonds. You can see all of her fingers are individually sculpted which is a trademark of Diamond Selects craftmanship. If you look down the handle of the mallet you can see all the leather designed and sculpting going down to give it a grip.  The back has a lot going on for such a little costume but you do get a great shot of the bat emblem on the back of the jacket. I love how the center of the bat has four triangles inside it, which gives the emblem Harley own look and style . You can see pants are tucked into her big boots. Look at all the detail that went into this. Small things. Like all the belt holes in the back of the belt. Notice all the small little wrinkles sculpted in to make the pants look like they are real leather as opposed to using a smooth design. You can also see her gun inside the leg holster. I love how even the gun is a combination of red and black. This is a well crafter piece. I almost forgot to point out all the bunching and wrinkles in the sleeves of the jacket. Using two colors is hard but the way everything on this alternates it flows like a statue that uses fifty different colors.  This bottom shot gives you a look at the boots. Leather boots sculpted with all the wrinkles as they would have in real life. You can see her knife hooked to her left boot. As well as a great shot of her silver and red knee pads. Like the rest of the piece everything flows together perfectly. The base itself is a simple black square, Nothing more nothing less. Its speckled in the center, possibly from the remnants of a cupcake bomb Harley threw earlier but other than that it’s a very basic plate she is standing on. Which in this case is fine, as the colors blend and it helps to the feel of the game itself that this is based on.
This is a great Harley Quinn statue to add to your collection. As I stated I have lots of Harley Quinn stuff so there was a home for her right away. It’s a great piece from Diamond Select that you should pick up right away. Overall 4.5 out of 5 Stars! To Order from Diamond Select Toys click HERE! To view other Harley Quinn items from Diamond Select Toys click HERE!  Pennywise is a shape-shifting creature known as a Glamour who is billions of years old. Although It lived on planet Earth for many years, It originated in a void/dimension outside the regions of space known as the Macroverse. Since Its true identity is unclear, due to its shape-shifting abilities and being from another universe, Its real name and species are called Deadlights, but few know this, which is why it is referred to as IT. The form of a female spider seems to be Its true physical form on Earth (or at least that is the closest thing the human mind can comprehend), living deep below the fictional town of Derry, Maine. It can morph into any other person, animal or object (including combinations thereof). This ability is useful for A) appearing as the target's loved ones or friends to manipulate them or lure them into a trap or B) appearing as the target's worst psychological fear. However, Its favorite and most common form is that of a circus performer named "Pennywise the Dancing Clown," as most small children love a clown and generally, it seems that the people in Derry happily accepted the presence of a stray circus performer. It's real name (if indeed, it has one) is unknown. Although, several times in the novel, It calls itself by the name Robert “Bob” Gray. This may be an allusion to real-life child cannibal Albert Fish, who reportedly used the name "Robert Gray" as an alias. He may also get his first name from Robert "Bob" Bell, the man who originally portrayed Bozo the clown. It's primary goal is to feed on humans, generally preferring children over adults since they were easier to scare and manipulate. According to the creature, frightened flesh tastes better and uses fear to "salt the meat".  Is there really anyone alive that doesn’t think the new version of IT is better than the original? I mean of course that’s a rhetorical question as it was better. Both the original miniseries and the new films were fantastic. Of course Chapter 1 is better as the kids are more interesting than their adult counterparts, but this is not a film review. I remember how people were outraged by the announcement of the remake stating the Tim Curry was so iconic in his role as Pennywise. Well, no one is saying that now as the new version knocked it out of the park. Diamond Select Toys, who if they are reading this need to make more horror statues, has just released a Pennywise statue based on the new version, but this one is different. This one is Pennywise as a Jack in the Box toy.  Lets look at the face. Perfectly sculpted to not only look like a Jack in the box Puppet, but to look like Bill Skarsgard did in the new films as well. This this is creepy. The big head and the slightly puffed out cheeks giving way to that evil smile that shows off the teeth he uses to eat people with. He’s designed to look dirty, like his makeup has been through the ringer a bit. He’s normally ghastly white ,however as in this incarnation he looks like a puppet he’s more of a brown, almost dirty sock color if that makes sense. Colorful, but not overly bright. There are shades of a faint grey, almost light brown smeared throughout to really give him a dirty look, especially above the rim of the mouth, The massive forehead is full of wrinkles and various frown lines and tattering etched in. He has the same wrinkles around his eyes and cheeks as well, which makes sense as he technically is very old to say the least as well as a filthy puppet. His hair is the trademark bright orange that instead of sticking out like in the film is more slicked back in this incarnation. Its all etched throughout to give it a realistic, yet still a puppet look. It’s a very huge head so it sticks out and definitely draws attention to the piece. The red makeup lines above the eye, on the tip of the nose, and running from under the eyes to connect to the mouth are all there. It’s a very haunting face to say the least, and it captures the film version perfectly. I especially love how instead of the mouth a crazy weird fangs this one has two simple buck teeth.  Moving down we get into the outfit itself. Now I am not exactly sure what to classify this costume as, so after doing a lot of reading it seems to be a combination of Victorian, Elizabethan, Medieval, Renaissance eras combined to create a doll costume. The outfit is movie accurate to say the least, and incredibly filthy. Starting at the top you can see the dirty white, almost light brown ruffle collar that has an amazing amount of detail to it. Fully sculpted with etched in lines and wrinkles for each layer as well as shaded to give it a 3D look that really pops out at you. I love the old weathered look it has to it. It just adds to the creepy factor. Moving down we see the outfit. A light grey filled with black and dark grey shading inside the etched in wrinkles. The outfit is an exact match. Right down to the fluffy red buttons and red ropes around the waist and arm areas. The outfit it designed to be filthy but the red is incredibly bright. If you notice it matches the red in the face to make a perfect blend. The entire outfit is just something to behold as so much work has gone into it. Everything is bunched up, wrinkled, puffed out that you would think it’s an actual cloth outfit on the piece. This is just remarkable. Take not of the lining inside the right arm. The detail is so fine you can see the fully sculpted dirty white lining of the costume sticking out where Pennywise’s gloves are coming out. It really looks like it’s made of cloth  Looking at the side you can see Pennywises arm and also get a good look at the ropes used to tie the arms of his outfit. The proportion is fantastic as you see the bunched up material at the top that slowly gets smaller into an almost stretch look at the forearms before fluffing out again. The costume is essentially two colors not a lot of variation from other views. You also, of course get a great look at the box he’s sitting in. Dirty, scratched, almost ghastly. The old crank looks damaged beyond belief. The box is authentic, filthy, but authentic. You see the latches holding the top, and even the little red lever that makes it pop up. This is done so well that you can see how its hollowed out and shaded to it really looks like an authentic Jack in the Box and Pennywise is sitting in it. You can even see little stars on the side plate. Its adds a really nice horror element to an already scary piece.   The base is just the box itself. It looks like it was originally blue and over the years it became damaged and turned almost grey which is a great touch, not only to make it look old but give it a horror look as well. Its sculpted with dimples in the paint, scratches, etch marks, everything. I love how it had faded stars on the top and sides like a real classic box would, and the addition of a cartoon style version of Pennywise on the back and front give it a great look. I love how the drawing is made to look child friendly like this is a toy you would by at an old school dime store, but faded and creepy enough to make it look like a possessed toy of pure evil.
Overall this is an amazing piece for any horror fan to add to their collection, or any statue collector for that matter. The children’s Jack in Box touch is priceless, and really adds to the creepy factor. This is just a really cool piece, and definitely is one of the most unique items I have ever seen. I highly recommend picking one up today. Overall 5 out of 5 Stars! To order from Diamond Select Toys click HERE! To view other Pennywise items from Diamond Select Toys click HERE!  Heir to the Wayne family fortune, Bruce Wayne (Kevin Conroy) lives by day as a seemingly lavish playboy millionaire socialite, but by night assumes the role of his crime-fighting alter-ego: the caped crusader known as Batman. Throughout the show, Batman receives help from sidekicks Robin (Loren Lester) and Batgirl (Melissa Gilbert), as well as Police Commissioner Gordon (Bob Hastings), in protecting the streets of Gotham City from a large rogue's gallery of criminals, lunatics, and nemeses.  Considered by many the greatest version of Batman to ever come out, Batman The Animated Series is beloved in every sense of the word. The style, stories, depiction, voice action, it all fit the look and feel of Batman to a “T” Diamond Select Toys, the greatest toy makers of all time have been releasing Batman statues from the show for some time. There newest one features Batman shooting his trusty grappling hook, and I must say it’s amazing.  Now first let’s look at this head shot. This is detailed to perfection. Every detail, including the chin indent is perfect, its exactly like the Animated episode down to a tee. The oversized strong square jaw with the lip slightly up to give it the trademark Batman sneer looks great. There is a slight shadow under the cowl to give it a bit of depth. The cowl is the smooth standard black with pure white eyes. It’s a dead ringer for the cartoon version. I love how its done sleek and smooth just like a drawing. Nothing was changed in this. Its modeled exactly like it was drawn in the cartoon. The cowl connects to the cape and I really love how there is a small swatch of deep blue (like the inside of the cape) on the front to give it a little variance.  Moving down you can see how the Bat Signal is raised on the figure to give it a more heightened look, and the spikes on the gloves stick out just like they did in the Animated Series. Even the knee cap area of the figure is done to mimic the look of the animated series. The utility belt has every nick and pouch and I particularly like how the cape folds on the left hand side giving the impression that the wind is blowing it as batman is getting ready to spring into action. The chest is even sculpted to show the peck muscles and the twist of the figure even has the line where the oblique muscle would be You can even see the blue swatch in the shorts and on the tip of the left boot. That is serious attention to detail. Lets not forget about the utility belt either. Bright yellow to match the chest plate with the groves sculpted in.  This is a shot of the back. Look closely at the shoulders. You can see where the cape is sculpted to be slightly lifted up as though it is blowing in the wind. Think about that for a second. This is a statue based on an animated figure and Diamond Select still took the time to give it a three dimensional look and feel. Now that's the kind of stuff you don't see in many animated versions that come to life as Diorama's The cape is a solid black with once again that slight blue swatch at the top. I love how the ears of the cowl stick up a bit more in the animated version, this back shot gives you a good look at that.  As you can see he is holding a grappling gun because that is like a bad ass weapon in every sense of the word. It’s in full fire mode as well. Being gripped in his hands, which if you look you can see the fingers sculpted to wrap around the handle which makes it that much more cool. The rope of the gun spins around like a real cable. It connects to the hook mechanism with is sculpted but made smooth just like the drawing. And I must point out again you can notice that it has the curve in the cable done just right to it to give it a perfect 3D like effect.  The base is simply amazing. A brownish grey bat, made to look not only like a rock like pillar, but to mimic the chest emblem as well. It looks fantastic, and it’s a great look for a base. I want everyone to look at the cape as well. See how its Blue, and not only blue but a bright blue. I love that so much. You know why? Because the Animated series (aside from the great Adam West) is the only one to do it the right way. Batman does not wear all black! The inside of his cape is blue, and to me adding the fact that the cape is open and flowing behind him just makes this all the more fantastic. I love the bright colors used, so the black boots combined with the back visual of the blue cape on a brown almost grey base give this a full on 3D effect. It looks like it is actually leaning in to battle. That to me is the final element needed to really showcase this beautiful diorama.
This is yet another winner from Diamond Select Toys and a must have for any collection. I highly recommend picking this one up. Its an amazing batman piece that will look great in any collection. Grab yours today Overall 5 out of 5 Stars! To order from Diamond Select Toys click HERE! To view other Batman The Animated Series items from Diamond Select Toys click HERE |