I'm back!

Hey everyone. Sorry for all the down time. I'm back and fully recovered from the flu. Swine or otherwise. Actually, that is the one question that everyone asked. "Is it swine?" I just ended up saying it was so everyone would leave me alone! Haha!

Anyways, it's back to the daily grind. First off, my package did come. Actually, it came the very next day from the post I made. It is also a special package because it is my very first purchase from ToysLogic. Overall, my first experience with ToysLogic was a good one. Smooth transaction. The only thing that I would change is the shipping, which is no fault of ToysLogic. USPS is 'ok' but I'm use to getting packages sooner so next time I'll opt for the faster shipping.

So, what did I get?!?!?!

Pocco!!!

Revoltech Fraulein series Pocco which is from an illustration done by Shunya Yamashita.   This is also my first Revoltech figure.  I've been wanting a few Revoltech figures since I first laid eyes on them over a year ago.  Most notably; Optimus Prime, but it seems you can't find them anywhere except a few Ebay auctions and they want... well, a lot for them.   Being a Shunya fan and ToysLogic having put Pocco on sale I grabbed her up!

Once I gave Pocco a thorough examination ;) I found that although the detail and craftsmanship is there, but I'm not so thrilled with the construction.  Particularly,  her shoulders.  As soon as I removed her from her packaging both arms fell off at the shoulders.  Upon replacing them back into their sockets I found that they don't sit as flush as they should.  Whether this is a design flaw in this figure, or a problem with the ball/socket joint that Revoltech is known for I can't quite say.  This is my first Revoltech so Pocco is teaching me a lot of things about Revoltech.  I'd also think she would be better if she was the next scale up.  Just slightly larger.  That also may help with the shoulder problem. 

Besides her shoulders, Pocco is a beautiful figure.  Right now her and Hellboy are hanging out and compairing swords. :D   Will this be my only Revoltech or will I continue?   Not sure.  Maybe I should check out some of the Figma figures and do a little comparing.

Moving on there have been a lot of things happening lately that I wanted to comment on.  First off.... Disney is buying Marvel?  WTF!  I thought Marvel was doing better then ever with all the successful movies and comics themselves seemed to be enjoying a resurgence even though my local comic shop closed their doors. (We miss you Mega!)   What will we see in the future with a Disney/Marvel powerhouse?  Does this mean that the Islands of Adventure themepark is near its end?   Will we be seeing Marvel vs. Disney games?   AHHH!!  What does it all mean!!!

There's so much more but I'll try to keep my sanity for this post.    See you soon!

S.