DC Superheroes - Mongul

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On to the second half of Mattel's Super Enemies Figure Pack from their DC Universe Classics 2 pack series. My last review was of the re-released Cyborg Superman so today I'll review the other figure from that 2 pack, Mongul.

Mongul is bigger than the standard DCUC or DCSH action figure. He is about the same height as Mattel's DC Superheroes Darkseid, 7 1/4 inches tall.

Mongul's face sculpt is very angry looking. Someone really ticked this guy off! The face is very well details with a lot of wrinkles. The body is thick and muscular. Mongul's hands and fee are huge.

There is also a lot of design work through out the body. His costume is very detailed. For an action figure which I didn't really care about, he's actually pretty cool looking.

Mongul does tower over DC Superheroes Superman. His fists are as big as Superman's head.

Mongul's paint job is also pretty good. The face is shaded with a darker yellowy brown. His eyes are bright red with black outlines and are painted on cleanly. Looking over the rest of his body, there really aren't any major painting flaws to speak of.

Articulation is not usually a problem with these Mattel action figures. Mongul has all the standard joints. Neck, shoulders, biceps, elbows, wrists, abdominal, waist, hips, thighs, knees and ankles. The hip joints are a little restricted because of Mongul's thick belt but unless you're going to be making him do the splits, you probably won't care.

Unfortunately, Mongul is one of those action figures that does not come with any accessories. He is big and bad and doesn't need any weapon to beat you to a bloody pulp.

Overall, Mongul was surprisingly a very cool looking figure. If it wasn't for Mattel's Toys R Us 2 packs, I probably would never have gotten this action figure but I'm glad I did. I actually like him a lot more than Cyborg Superman. Great sculpt and paint job once again.

Sculpt/Design - 9, Paint - 9.5, Accessories - 0, Articulation - 8.5, Fun - 8.5

Overall Score - 8.5/10

As mentioned, this figure is part of a Toys R Us exclusive 2 pack. But if your local Toys R Us does not carry these figures, there are plenty of options on eBay.

To find DC Universe Classics 2 Packs by Mattel on eBay, click here.

To find DC Superheroes/Universe Classics Mongul on eBay, click here.

I've got 3 of the 5 DC Universe Classics wave 6 figures being sent to Action Toy Review cental so hopefully I'll have reviews of them up soon. If there is time while I wait, I may go back and take a look at some of the older DC Superheroes figures which I have not yet reviewed.

So be sure to check back for more new, reviews and information regarding Mattel's DC Universe Classics and DC Superheroes toy lines.

Colossal Wholsale Order

The reason I've been missing for awhile is because I've been steadily working on a wholesale order for Easter. I had to take a pic of the stuff so I just piled it all on the table. I still have a lot to do. Thanks to my mom and other helpers I may just finish it before the deadline. I also placed my first Spoonflower order for over 30 yards of fabric. I was a little nervous placing an order for so many yards but I was pleased with the quality of printing and can't wait to place my next order. I'll be making 72 Easter Bunnies that will be available locally. I'll give more details later.

Day 88: Bumblebee

Bumblebee (known as Bumble in Japan) is the "little brother" of the heroic Autobot faction, constantly striving to prove himself in the eyes of the taller, stronger robots that he respects - especially his leader, Optimus Prime. So strong is this admiration toward others, he takes risks that put him in danger. Although a bit of a wise-cracker, he is a capable and reliable messenger and spy, his small size allowing him to go places that his larger comrades cannot. He is highly fuel efficient, has great visual acuity, is particularly adaptable to undersea environments and transforms into a Volkswagen Beetle. He was later reconstructed in a stronger, more mature form as Goldbug.

Download the PDF file here and make your own Bumblebee toy, or click here to go to the Optimus Prime paper toy!

DC Superheroes - Cyborg Superman

To find Mattel's DC Superheroes Cyborg Superman action figures on eBay, click here.

Probably the hardest DC Superheroes action figures to find was Cyborg Superman. The only place you could find him for the past year or two was on eBay and you were lucky if you could find him for under $50 loose and probably in the $80-$100 range still in his package. Well now for about $25-$35 bucks, Mattel has done us a favor and re-released Cyborg Superman in an exclusive Toys R Us DC Universe Classics 2-pack along with Mongul.

The 2-Pack packaging is nice and spacious for both Cyborg Supes who is packed together with Mongul. Strangely enough, the graphics on the inside of the package are the same as from DCUC wave 3 featuring pictures of Sinestro, Solomon Grundy, Green Lantern and others from that set. No pics of Cyborg Superman or Mongul.

The main thing I didn't like about Cyborg Superman is the super wide leg stance he has. This was a problem with a lot of the DC Superheroes action figures. But this one is almost to the point where he his feet don't sit flat on the ground when standing in a straight position. Aside from that, the sculpt is nice. Some of the complains about the DCSH Superman figure are still the same with this figure like the red colour is not bright enough, the cape is too long and there is no yellow "S" symbol on the cape.

There is some good detail in the cyborg body parts of this action figure. The head is also the best part of the sculpt. Great detail work there.

The paint job is hit and miss. There are areas on the costume, specifically in the blue where it looks like it can use a second coating. Specifically on his right knee and thigh and then again around under his left arm and tricep. The blue coloring just seems faded. Again, as mentioned before some may not agree with the shade of red used on this figure as it seems to be a bit darker than what the standard Superman costume would have.

Articulation on Cyborg Superman is the exact same as the regular DCSH Superman action figure. Joints in the neck, shoulders, biceps, elbows, wrists, abdominal, waist, hips, thighs, knees, and ankles. I'm gonna have to knock marks off however as the abdominal joint was very loose out of the box. Since the cape is so heavy and the joint is so loose, it just weighs back the joint and I cannot pose him in anyway bending forward.

Cyborg Supes does not come with any accessories what so ever. Not much more I can say on that topic.

Overall, we are lucky that Mattel has decided to re-release this action figure at a reasonable cost because it certainly is not worth the $80-$100 that most eBay sellers were asking for before the new 2 pack arrived. Ya, he's pretty cool but that's just asking too much. Anyway, the loose abdominal joint was a real pisser for me as well as the faded blue parts of his costume. Other than that, Cyborg Superman is a great sculpted action figure and will look good with your other DC Superheroes and DC Universe Classics collection.

Sculpt/Design - 8.5, Paint - 6, Accessories - 0, Articulation - 8, Fun - 8

Overall Score - 7/10

The re-released 2 Pack of Cyborg Superman and Mongul is a Toys R Us Exclusive. You can also find this 2 pack on eBay should your local store not carry them.

To find Mattel's DC Superheroes Cyborg Superman action figures on eBay, click here.

For my next review we'll take a look at the 2nd half of this 2 pack, Mongul. So be sure to check back for that and more news, reviews and other info relating to Mattel's DC Superheroes and DC Universe Classics action figures.

Day 87: Seth Godin

Seth Godin (born July 10, 1960) is an American author of business books and a popular speaker with appearances at Google, TED and a number of charities.

Godin is author of ten books that have been bestsellers around the world and changed the way people think about marketing, change and work. He is responsible for many words in the marketer's vocabulary, including permission marketing, ideaviruses, purple cows, the dip and sneezers. He writes the most popular marketing blog in the world.

Download the PDF file here and make your own Seth Godin toy!

A Visit to Himu's - Part 2

财神到！！

Stuffed toys wishing everyone a Happy Lunar New Year!!!

A Visit to Himu's - Part 1

A catch up with Himu's stuffed toys at their new home on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Xiao Hui (Little Grey) aka 灰爷 is the supreme leader of her soft toys. ;)

Snowmi giving the visitors a guided tour of the house as his owner Himu does her domestic chores in the background.

The gang reads up on Tarot & Feng Shui in their free time. Thanks to Himu's extensive book collection on such subjects.

They have much interest in culinary books as well.

Disturbing entry for Keyao Pig

Likewise for Xiao Hui.

Belated Xmas

Xmas & New Year went by really fast this year...

Christmas Deco at Robinson departmental store - Xmas tree made up of stuffed teddies!

Stuffed Toy Xmas Tree at Suntec

Mushroom Toy (actually a mobile phone holder that was meant as a gift) was briefly introduced to the household before she was sent away!

DC Universe Classics - Metallo

Rounding out Mattel's DC Universe wave 5, we come to the connect and collect figure Metallo.

Metallo is pretty cool looking and very big. He stands at 9 inches tall, definitely one of the taller C&C figures so far.

Metallo has plenty of detail including a lot of scuffs and battle scars though out his entire body. It is a good sculpt but he's a little slim around the abdominal and waist and his hands are huge.

The paint job is pretty good just like all the other Connect and Collect figures. He is for the most part a metal colour with some copper and blue mixed through out the body. The paint is all within the lines with no smudging or smears.

Metallo does not come with any accessories but his big "M" chest plate is removable to reveal a piece of Kryptonite (which is not removable).

Metallo is very articulate as expected. His joints include all the usual...neck, shoulders, biceps, elbows, wrists, abdominal, hips, thighs, knees and ankles. All very standard for Mattel. I think that Metallo's hands are big enough that Mattel could have added a few finger joints to the mix. But all in all, Metallo has all the joints that are needed for a well articulated action figure.

Overall, Metallo is a great looking connect and collect figure. He is really the main reason why i ended up buying the entire wave 5 set, despite not liking some of the characters and I was happy with my decision. Well worth the purchase.

Sculpt/Design - 8/10, Paint - 9/10, Accessories - 4/10, Articulation - 9/10, Fun - 9/10

Overall Score - 8.5/10

If you're just looking for this Metallo action figure and none of the other wave 5 action figures, you can sometimes find someone selling him on eBay. Usually in the $40-$50 range. So at that price you might want to consider actually just buying the entire set for $20 bucks more.

To find Mattel's DC Universe Classics Metallo on eBay, click here.

To find Mattel's DC Universe Classics wave 5 action figures on eBay, click here.

So that concludes my DCUC wave 5 review. Wave 6 is already out in stores and online and features Hawkman, Mullet hair Superman in his regular and black outfits, Dr. Impossible, Mr. Miracle, Captain Marvel, Killer Moth and the Connect and Collect figure is Kalibak.