HE'S HERE!

Wow! Monkey Depot is really fast! I just ordered this figure like 3 days ago and he's already here! He's the Chinese  PLA Counterattack against Vietnam in self defense figure.

Online this figure fully outfitted runs $109. I wasn't so much interested in getting the figure as it was sold with his PLA Counterattack uniform. I wanted the action figure it's self.I have so many figures now that I have changed my focus to added different nationalities to my collection. I have nine figures of Asian descent including this guy now. That's not a lot considering I own way over 100 figures. Focusing on other nationalities makes collecting more challenging...and fun.

Of course, being an action figure collector on a budget...I brought him naked! LOL He cost me $25. Which is pretty good when you figure a headless naked Hot Toys figure is going for between $60 and $75 dollars.

I ran into this figure at my local Walmart on clearance for $10 with an additional 50% off on that so I brought  him for $5 and stole his clothes for my new figure. These clothes fit my action figure perfectly. Even the shoes on this figure fit my figures. Normally when I buy Ken doll clothes for my figures, the shoes never fit and sometimes the clothes don't fit either. Action figure bodies have a bulkier build than a Barbie doll like Ken.

I think my guy looks better in the outfit than Liam. And the clothes fit him well and are long enough.

This is the first Soldiers Story action figure body that I have ever brought. And I have to say, I'm impressed with the figure's quality. They didn't skimp on the type of plastic they used. It has great articulation.This figure has at least 30 points of articulation. I love the mat finish on his skin tone. This figure body with it's articulation and quality is comparable to Hot Toys or Enterbay figure bodies. The head sculpt is just as good as a Hot Toys or Enterbay sculpt. I'll have to do some research and find out more about the artist that work for Soldiers Story.

So, I paid a total of $30 for the figure and his clothes! And I was lucky enough to get the last figure that they had! The detail on this guy is really nice. On his hands he has veins and you can see the individual ligaments separating on the back of his hands.

I love the realistic face sculpt on this guy. That's one of the things I look for when collecting 1/6 figures. I am just amazed that I was able to basically get a complete figure for just $30. It just confirms in my mind why I just can't give $200 - $300 dollars on a figure. When I find an awesome figure like this for a steal like I did...it makes me very happy:)


Later,
Melissa

I AM IRON MAN!

I've been wanting to start an Iron Man armor collection for a while now and with the release of Iron Man 3...I thought now was as good a time as any. Also with the return of Marvel Legends, how could I resist? I'd love to have the Hot Toys Iron Man collection but, my money doesn't roll like that. LOL

I had already purchased the War Machine and Suit Case Iron Man when Iron Man 2 came out so, today I added Marvel Legends Heroic Age Iron Man, Marvel Legends Extresmis Iron Man and my FAVORITE! Iron Man Mark 42!

Suit Case Iron Man and Heroic Age Iron Man

War Machine and Extremis Iron Man

Mark 42 Iron Man from Iron Man 3!!!

All of the Boys!!!

I am debating over whether I want the Iron Patriot. He's seems to be the Extremis figure repainted. They didn't make a War Machine figure. I'm debating over whether I want to add Marvel select to my collection. They are a different scale than my Marvel Legends. But I  do want an unmasked Iron Man figure like the Marvel Select version.

I have to say, I am majorly impressed with the quality and articulation of this Marvel Legends line. It's so much better than my Suit Case Iron Man and War Machine. I absolutely love them!

Later,

Melissa

My...it's been a while since I have been able to add to my 1/6 action figure collection. Nothing since last Christmas when I purchase Bruce Lee for a present for myself.

Well, I've been wanting this guy...for a long time.

But, I'm trying to pay off some bills and he goes for $109. I could use that money on my bills so, I haven't ordered him. Well, yesterday, I saw his on Monkey Depot.

Yes, I know he's naked! But, I got him for $25. I wasn't really all that excited about the military get up anyway. I was more interested in the face sculpt and body. I'll buy clothes for him.

I'll also be interested in this guy when he comes available.

I am also needing to replace two of my female action figure bodies. One of the figures, my daughter was swinging it around by her hand and broke the hand off. The other body just fell apart all by it's self.
Wish these female bodies were available now.

That's all for now.

Later,
Melissa

THE ARTIST IN ME

The artist in me was super excited when I found this Art S Buck Artist Model in the Art supply store. The action figure collector in me...well...

This is what I saw! LOL

gThen my artistic mind took back over and I started thinking...how cool would about 10 of theses figures look posed in different positons in my black and green bedroom??? Nice I know!

Classic poses...like the thinker.

Just all kinds of poses. Can't wait to move so I can redecorate!

Not to mention...this should help me when I'm sketching the human figure.

Super excited about moving!

Later,
Melissa

IRON MAN 3 TONY STARK

I don't believe I'm actually considering this but I've wanted a Tony Stark figure every since I saw the first Iron Man movie back in 2008. As corny as it sounds, Tony Stark the fictional character is one of my inspirations. I love his intelligence, inventiveness and his desire to do the right thing. Plus he rocks in the movies.

I've already gotten Bruce Lee who I wanted forever! I had every intention of getting a second Bruce Lee but, I think I want Tony more. I'm going to preorder and pay for him before he comes out. He's going for $279. Wow! That's really not in my budget but because you can make monthly payments with the preorder, I can do it.

Check out these images of Tony Stark figure. These images were taken from One Sixth Warrior. These images are also available from Hot Toys.

ENTERBAY'S HD 1/4 SCALE BRUCE LEE

This is the most awesome Bruce Lee figure to date in my
opinion. The figure is by Enterbay and stands a full 18 inches tall. I've been a collector for years and have followed a lot of collecting blogs and also sites and I had no idea that Enterbay and Hot Toys even came out with 18 inch or 1/4 scale figures!

Enterbay's 1/4 scale Bruce Lee has all the detail and remarkable likeness as their 1/6 scale figures. The likeness is incredible. The hair sculpting shows attention to detail that I'd expect for a $450 figure. Considering the price of their smaller figures, $450 isn't that bad for a figure of this size and quality.

I would absolutely love to add this figure to my collection but, at $450 this figure is way out of my budget. Nothing wrong with admiring it though.

Big Bad Toy Store has this figure up for preorder on their site now for those of you that just have to have this  Bruce Lee to complete their collection.

He comes with quite a few accessories including two nun chucks so you can recreate some of his movie poses.

Enterbay really sculpted an accurate Bruce Lee body capturing his slim but muscular physique. They really did a great job but, then they have been sculpting Bruce Lee for years. Enterbay was the only company up that could legally reproduce Bruce Lee's likeness until recently. Hot Toys now also has acquired legal rights to reproduce Lee's likeness in 1/6 scale.

Like his smaller counterpart, the 1/4 scale figure has over 30 points of articulation which allows for endless poses.

As a Bruce Lee fan, I am thrilled that they are still producing figures of a legend like Bruce. I am glad that Hot Toys now has a licence to produce Bruce because their figures a a little more affordable than Enterbay on my budget.

The figure comes with two head sculpts and four pairs of hands as well as a stand with Bruce Lee's name on the front face plate.

It also comes with a travel sack, map and train ticket.


Just wanted to add some more pictures of this amazing figure. Enjoy:)

Later,
Melissa