Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Multiversal Magnificence

Crisis’ Dr. Light illuminates

No, not the perv creep. The female Dr. Light, Kimiyo Hoshi, from the Crisis on Infinite Earths Series 3 line, is an okay figure. I finally got her at almost half the original price at the recent Toy Con. While she’s not really Asian-looking except for the skin tone, and my particular figure has thicker right eyelashes and doesn’t have earrings, it’s still a nicely made toy with 15 points of articulation. Nice sheen on the gloves, boots and cape, too.

Toying with Alexander Luthor

At last! Alex Luthor, a.k.a. the guy who masqueraded as Lex Luthor in Villains United, goes on sale. DC Direct’s Infinite Crisis Series 1 toys are a fine set, and Luthor is a good-looking plastic version of the character. The gold paint is great and the 11 points of articulation are just right. The “wig” or the attachable thick retro hair looks weird, though, because it looks too puffy on top. That accessory aside, this figure captures the majesty and seemingly innocent façade of the insane and powerful super-villain.

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