Marvel Legends Spider-Gwen Action Figure Review

Hi Everyone,

Today I received the brand new Spider-Gwen action figure, ordered from Orbital Comics. The figure is from the Marvel Legends' Spider-Man Infinite Series 3 and is captioned 'Edge of Spider-Verse' on the box.

The Box - Front View

 

The Box - Side View

 

The Box - Back View

• The back of the box features the other figures included in the series.
• It also shows how to build the Absorbing Man.

The Box - Side View

 

 

The Packaging

• When I took the figure out of the packaging I was really excited to see her.
• The figure is very light to hold.
• Unfortunately the joints of the figure are not flexible. I find it very hard to move her knees and her elbows.

 

The Costume - Front View

• The design of the figure is spot on. The costume has been recreated perfectly!

 

 

The Costume - Close Up 

 

The Costume - Back View

 

The Costume with Wrecking Ball

• As I do not wish to build the Absorbing Man, the wrecking ball is a bit of an awkward accessory to have. However, it can be quite fun if you wish to swing around Spider-Gwen.

 

Accessories

• The accessories include a Gwen Stacy head and a lowered hood.

 

Gwen Stacy Head - Front and Back

• I did not enjoy pulling off the head in order to replace it but it was quite easily done and definitely worth it. I think the Gwen Stacy head looks really cool!



 

 

On Display

• Spider-Gwen does not come with a stand so it takes a bit of balance to display her.
• I have matched her up with a Silver Age Gwen Stacy action figure and a previous Marvel Legends Spider-Man figure. Spidey is a lot taller than Spider-Gwen!



 

 

 

 

Overall, I really like the Spider-Gwen action figure! The costume is perfect and her accessories are very cool. The only thing that could possibly improve the figure is if she was a bit more flexible and if a stand was included.

 

Spider-Gwen is a hot new figure and this is making her quite expensive online!

 

Thanks for reading!

- Ellie x  

 

Harley Quinn and Supergirl Femme Fatale Figures

Hi Everyone,

The purpose of today's post is to take a quick look at the recently released Harley Quinn Femme Fatale in both colour and black and white as well as a look at the SDCC 2015 Supergirl figure. The figures are all very light in weight. They are almost like action figures but with no forms of articulation.

Harley Quinn Femme Fatale

The Harley Quinn Femme Fatale was a Christmas present given to me from my family. Harley was found in Coliseum of Comics (Florida) and this week it has been released in UK comic book shops.

Harley can be seen standing on the bat-symbol. She is holding a can of black spray paint having sprayed the word "stinks" on the symbol. I love how the figure tells a story which stays true to Harley's playful character.

Harley Quinn "Almost Got 'Im" SDCC Femme Fatale

The black and white version of the Harley Quinn Femme Fatale is based on the Batman Adventures episode called "Almost Got 'Im". In this episode, the villains sit around a table to tell their tales of how they almost defeated the Batman. Joker's story is coloured in black and white, hence the release of this figure.

Supergirl SDCC Femme Fatale

I love this Supergirl figure because of her vibrant colours. She was a birthday gift to me from my sister. This Femme Fatale is based upon Supergirl's adventures in Justice League Unlimited. I think out of the three pieces, Supergirl is my favourite.

 

Thanks for reading!
- Ellie x

Check out my sister, Lily's, Batgirl Femme Fatale Review!
And Lil's Poison Ivy Femme Fatale Review.

New 52 Suicide Squad Harley Quinn Action Figure Review

Hi Everyone,

Today is just a quick blog post to talk about the recent Harley Quinn action figure I received in the Bay 57 Suicide Squad mystery box. 

I have had this figure on my wish list for a while now so it was really great to receive it in the box which also included some other goodies! 

What is great about this action figure is the detail. Harley's red and blue costume is perfectly portrayed from her bunches  and socks to her tiny fingernails. The figure definitely adds a bit of colour to a collection. 

The back of the figure shows her cape which is attached to her clown collar. From the back you can clearly see her utility belt which has room for both of her guns which came as accessories. I don't really like it when an action figure comes with lots of weapons because I only use them for display purposes, not in game, so if the weapons can't fit on the figure itself I have no where to put them. 

Harley also carries a hammer and knives are strapped to the sides of her body. These are however not removable and are just for decoration. 

The figure has a pretty face which is decorated with Harley's black eye mask. 

Overall I love the figure but she does not stand up very well and a stand is not included. This however isn't a major problem as Harley can be balanced against something. 

Other figures in this Suicide Squad wave include Captain Boomerang and Deadshot!

Thanks for reading,

- Ellie x

New 52 Harley Quinn Action Figure

Hi Everyone,

Today I received my roller derby Harley Quinn action figure which I pre-ordered from lairoftheoctopus.co.uk ! I first discovered this website while looking at Funkos and I have now ordered may items from them and the service has been very good.

 I have been excited about this Harley action figure for a while now and I am definetly not disappointed! 

 

Harley Quinn Boxed 

 

HQ is clearly displayed in her box, with a view of the figure itself and the multiple accessories which comes with her including a hammer, a gun and roller blades which clip on and off her feet. 

 

Harley comes from the DC Comics Super  Villain series and the back features the rest of the wave which includes her best gal pal, Posion Ivy featured in her Suicide Squad costume and her on and off pyscotic boyfriend, the Joker.
 

The sides of the box shows the figure posed and also a silhouette of Harley Quinn from the comic books. I really like the silhouette side as you can see the diamonds on her costume still. 

The Figure Itself

Harley has been painted with a total of seven colours; red, black, white, silver, brown, blue and gold. Her costume is very shiny and is decorated with stars, diamonds and pom-poms on her boots. Harley also wears a chocker necklace, a belt with bullets and a gun compartment (which the accessory actually fits in to) and socks which have a striped texture to them. 

Harley has a very skinny waist which I was surprised to see as it is very tiny and stands without the need of an extra base. 

Front View 

Side View

Back View

Side View 

The Accessories

As a collector of multiple HQ items, I have a vast number of hammers, multiple weapons and hyenas. 

What I think is really cool about this particular Harley action figure is the roller blades. The wheels on the skates actually roll so you can push the figure alone and they even feature mini breaks. 

Overall

 

I really like this action figure which depicts Harley Quinn from her New 52 series. My favourite features of the figure includes the roller skates and the shininess of her costume. I would recommend this for any fan of the series as it stays true to the costume in the comics!

Thanks for reading,

- Ellie x 

 

Arkham Knight Harley Quinn Action Figure

Hi Everyone,

Today I am going to show you guys this pick up from the comic shop, Raygun, in Richmond. It is Harley Quinn from the new Arkham Knight action figure wave and she is the fourth piece in the collection. 

The Box.

Even though I decided I would like to take Harley out of the box, I still took some photos of it for this post. 

The front of the box nicely shows off Harley and her accessories. Unlike other action figures, there is no description of who she is or a bit about the game but I guess by now no one really needs it as Harley is so popular! The box does however show the three other action figures in the wave, Batman, Arkham Knight and Scarecrow! It also features a bit of Harley Quinn artwork and at the top of the box Batman's logo! 

The Figure.

What drew my attention to the figure is the costume. I do not have any Arkham Knight merchandise so I thought this would look nice on my Harley Quinn shelf as it is a slight variation of the character.

I particularly like the detail on the action figure. The diamonds on her leggings have been painted well as has the ends of her hair and hair bands. The figure stands well without a need for a stand. 

Above is a close up of Harley's face which is great except from a small defect on her nose but this is not uncommon and doesn't really effect the figure. I have also pictured the figure's accessories which include various weapons, a jack in a box and a change of hands. 

Overall this figure is a great addition to my Harley Quinn collection and stands well amongst the Arkham Asylum action figure and pop vinyl as well as the Arkham City statue! I am now on the look out for the Arkham City Harley Quinn's Revenge action figure. 

Thanks for reading, 

- Ellie x