Uncanny X-Men 136

Another puzzle posting. This one was a recreation of Uncanny X-Men #136 near the end of the Dark Phoenix saga. I used the 12 inch Marvel Icon figures to make the diorama. So glad they made the 12 inch versions of these figures: Colossus, Wolverine, Cyclops, Dark Phoenix, Nightcrawler and Beast. I substituted Beast for Storm since they didn't have a 12 inch Storm figure.

World War Z

So World War Z came out on DVD/Blu-Ray today. I read the book three times. Saw the movie in the theater. Accepted the fact they would be very different. The movie was entertaining. I think later it bothered me that the "zombies" weren't even really zombies...they were strong, super human, super fast, ...."rabid" people. The only advantage humans had in the book was that the zombies were slow, truly undead.

Anyway, I will watch the DVD "Extended Cut" and enjoy it just as well. With that, I will also post the second set of World War Z figures from Jazwares - Gerry Lane and Paramedic. The Gerry Lane figure looks nothing like Brad Pitt. The paramedic...well, I don't recall a paramedic at all in the movie. Overall, these figures are a fail when it comes to the movie and book, but you can always use extra zombie figures for whatever diorama you have set up.

Marvel Select Dark Phoenix

Hey! A Puzzle! Yes - this is how the blog started but it's been awhile since I've put one together and posted it. This one was tough because most of it was in black. The fiery wings were a challenges as well. Anyway, thought I would get back to my roots and post one of these.

McFarlane Walking Dead Comic Series 2

Even though a comic book kicked off the phenomenon, most casual fans are familiar with the AMC TV Show "The Walking Dead." McFarlane first released a Comic Series 1 and TV Series 1 almost two years ago. Since then, TV Series 4 is just releasing, and we just finally got Comic Series 2. It is a fairly solid lineup with fan favorites - The Governor, Penny (the Governor's daughter), Glenn in Riot Gear, and one of Michonne's pet zombies, Mike. The first three? AWESOME! Penny comes with a bunch of body parts as snacks including a fish tank full of heads. I wish another zombie or two had been done. We've already received Michonne's pets in TV series 3 and they are not much different than Comic Series 2. Need more zombies....just different ones. I do see this one warming the pegs a bit...although it could be a supply issue. Seems like most hard core collectors snagged them at Game Stop first, where they typically have them before Toys R Us.

Please, please, please make a comic series 3 before this line stops. Negan, Abraham Ford, Andrea, Carl with machine gun, Jesus and Ezekial/with Tiger.

NECA Rambo #1

It's been a long time coming, but NECA has finally given us a 6 inch scale Rambo figured. Nicely detailed and articulated, this is a great addition to the NECA line. Some complaints on the message boards about the head sculpting and painting of the eyes, but overall, nicely done.

Once again, a one shot figure. Where's Sheriff Teasle or Troutman, or even David Caruso as Mitch? Oh well, Rambo figure two was just released where he is wearing his makeshift poncho. Word from NECA is Rambo 2 figures are next in line. We definitely need a Co figure, played by Julia Nickson:

Julia Nickson

And Soviet Colonel Podovsky.

LEGO Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit

I took out all the mini-figures from all the sets. Not much to this except seeing the whole group (from both trilogies). I had Bilbo's Hobbit house in my workshop. Not sure why I didn't add it to the Hobbit figures. Anyway, just fun to see the Fellowship and the Unexpected Party.

1:18 Scale Gears of War

Though I have never played the game, I have always been a big NECA Gears of War action figure fan. The sculpting is amazing, the characters and bad guys look cool. The figures are big - 6 inches and massive. I mean, they have some mass in these figures...heavy...heavily armored. They are perfect. Each series had about 4 figures.

With the trend going to the 1:18 scale or 3-3/4 inch size, NECA got onboard and came out with the first two series this year. Series 1 started with Marcus Fenix, Damon Baird, and Clayton Carmine. Series 2 came with a new Marcus Fenix, Dominic Santiago, and Augustus Cole.

The only problem? No Locust bad guys. Once again, how do you let them fight without enemy combatants? Hoping Series 3 and 4 are on the way. Series 1 sold out quickly but I am seeing Series 2 warming the pegs a bit. Anyway, need some Locusts...need to build an army. At this scale, some vehicles would be cool as well.

Comparison with six inch scale.