(For a review of the DC Universe Classics Wave 16 Riddler, click here).
Out of the package, as mentioned, Riddler is much like Two Face. You'll notice the tie even has the split line down the middle. Despite the re-use, the sculpt is a good fit for the character.
The head is sculpt is a good likeness of the Riddler. The bowler hat has a "?" molded on while the "?" on the suit jacket are painted.
Riddler's paint job is very good with the exception of a couple spots. On my figure, he has a purple paint blotch right next to his mask on the right side of his face. Also, the black paint around the collar runs a bit onto his neck. Besides that, the question marks are painted on very clean all over his jacket and everything else is smudge free.
Riddler comes with the Collect and Connect torso & head piece of Metallo as well as a question mark cane. The cane fits well in either of his hands.
Riddler's articulation is as you'd guess, exactly the same as Two Face. His joints include the neck, shoulders, biceps, elbows, wrists, waist, hips, thighs, knees, ankles. Riddler's neck joint has a little more movement that Two Face. Since the Riddler doesn't have a crazy hair style, he's got a little more range of motion. The hip joints have limited forwards and backwards movement due to his long jacket.
Even though this is virtually the same body sculpt as Two Face, I do like this Riddler action figure a bit more probably because Riddler has a better paint job. I have been waiting for Mattel to give us a Riddler action figure and this toy is a welcome addition to my collection.
Sculpt/Design - 7, Paint - 8, Accessories - 7, Articulation - 8.5, Fun - 8
Overall Score - 8/10
As the DCUC wave 5 set is a Walmart exclusive, you'll either have to check out your local Walmart or bid on eBay to get your hands on this action figure.
To find the full set of Mattel's DC Universe Classics wave 5 on eBay, featuring The Riddler, Eradicator, Black Lightning, Atom, Amazo and the Collect and Connect figure, Metallo, click here.
