Geekscape Reviews: ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Comic Edition Action Figure Set’
If you’re even a casual fan of Geekscape then The Guardians of The Galaxy should be a name you’re familiar with. HELL, they were arguably one of the most popular films of last year. So when Entertainment Earth announced that they had an exclusive edition of the Marvel Legends line of figures from Hasbro I JUMPED at the chance to check them out.
Overview
This is how things look when you open the box. The packaging is really high quality stuff, and you can easily display the collection without opening the box. I, on the other hand, always play with my toys so I popped the package open right away.
This is what is included with the collection:
- The exclusive of the year!
- All the Guardians of the Galaxy in one box set!
- Groot, Drax the Destroyer, Gamora, Star-Lord, Rocket Raccoon, and Baby Groot in Pot!
- First-ever comic book version of Groot!
- 6-inch scale action figures feature amazing detail and astonishing articulation.
Entertainment Earth Exclusive! Your favorite heroes from Guardians of the Galaxy are here in 6-inch scale, with fantastic accessories and more firepower than you can shake a stick at! Bring home the exclusive of the year with this Guardians of the Galaxy Comic Edition Marvel Legends Action Figure Box Set from Hasbro that includes 5 awesome figures in costumes you won’t find anywhere else… and a bonus baby Groot. Plus, the fifth-panel display box lets you see all your figures and gear without having to open the box!
– Groot (8-inches tall!)
– Drax the Destroyer
– Gamora
– Star-Lord Peter Quill
– Rocket Raccoon
– Baby Groot in Pot
What isn’t listed is the tiny little Tesseract that is included, small oversight but still worth noting.
Review
I was really excited to get these suckers open. First thing I noticed after opening the box was how tough the packaging is. They were a bit tough to get out of the plastic, and Gamora lost her head! Luckily she has a spare. They really had collectors in mind with this release, they will last forever on your shelf still in the box. The whole shebang also comes in a thick cardboard outer sleeve, so if you ever have to ship them or move them you’re covered.
First figure I grabbed was Star Lord. I really enjoy this version of Star Lord over the onscreen representation. Just personal preference really, I get that Rocketeer vibe from it. AND YOU ALL KNOW HOW MUCH OF A ROCKETEER FAN I AM!
I immediately was impressed with the levels of articulation, as well as how well Hasbro was able to hide it. If anyone is familiar with Figuarts or Play Arts toys, then you’re understand what I am talking about. The articulation of these figures are EASILY on par with those two companies, who are easily consider the leaders in advanced articulation. Whoever at Hasbro that designed these toys needs to get a huge bonus, I honestly wasn’t expecting how well these came out.
The sculpts and paints on these are also top notch. No glaring painting errors jumped out at me, and the figures all feel very detailed. Production is also very high. No flashing or damaged molding, and the articulation was very tight. Perhaps a bit TOO tight, as I was posing some of the figures I felt like I would damage them. I think if you were going to play with these often, then they would “work in” a little bit.
The accessories all match the quality. No Dollar Store guns here!
I only have a few complaints, and they are mild. The articulation on Rocket and Groot are a bit limited. I feel like Groot should have a bit more movement in his chest and feet, but I can see why they went with what they had. Guy is a big ass tree! Rocket’s design doesn’t really lend for more than what we get. He twists at the torso, his tail is on a ball joint and his arms have all the normal joints. He’s my favorite figure out of the bunch. I love his expression! Gamora I felt could use some more R&D on her design. It could just be that her character might not lend itself to a 3D figure, but she just didn’t resonate with me. For the quality of everything else in the box, they could have matched her cape to the rest of the collection. It’s your normal “toy” fabric analogue. If I were to display the figures outside of the box, I’d leave this off personally.
Final Thoughts
I was REALLY impressed with the whole lot. The pros definitely outweigh the cons I have with this collection. These are aimed at older fans of the series/serious collectors, so you’re not going to give this to a kid under 10. I’d be happier to see the set come down a little in price, at $120 it’s just a bit on the high side.
I give the Entertainment Earth Guardians of The Galaxy Comic Edition Figure Collection a definite BUY. If you’re a fan of well made toys you owe it to yourself to snag yourself this set.
