Thursday, March 24, 2011

Evil Reviewed

We received our Villains 9"/Jr combos today. Which one is your favorite? What do you think about Disney releasing these limited edition figures in select Disney stores? What is the most fair way to allow collectors to get limited edition items? Keep them at D-Streets or put them online?



Maleficent 9" and Princess Aurora Jr

Maleficent is one of the most striking figures yet. The colors are vibrant. The face is drawn really well and is in the perfect place on the figure. I like designer Oskar Mendez's use of gloss on the head and hands and matte finish to the clothing.

The Jr "Sleeping Beauty" is the first full representation of a "Princess" as a vinylmation. Here's hoping to see some more, and in 3" size!
Julius 9" and Minnie
Mouse Jr


Another nice placement of the face, giving him a big chin. Artists Gerald Mendez's design is very exaggerated and cartoonish. Great detail with the stitches and gloss finish.

Minnie Jr's face is drawn remarkably well on the Jr. Great color.

Mickey will come as the Combo Topper for Park 6, (April 1st)

Jumba 9" and Stitch Jr

The Jumba figure doesn't work for me. To be honest, I don't think Artist Dan Beltan captured Jumba's character. The eyes look crossed. Also, I get he has a blue tongue, good idea, but it looks awkward. He's missing his satchel and a few hairs on his head. And I'm fairly certain the coloring is a bit off on the clothing. But hey, I like the stars in the ears.

Stitch Jr is basically Stitch from Park 5 shrunk down... and like his predecessor, it doesn't look right. Stitch needs to be drawn more cartoonish and exaggerated.

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