This page will have their 2023 / 2024 articulated larger-5 inch size figures only. They have both modern and classic license, so any figure that falls in the "Articulated Action Figures" category will be on this page if it was in 2023 or 2024. Bendy type figures, deluxe figures & small line or car-figures will go onto a separate page. But if it's by Jakks Pacific and it's an action figure, check them out here.
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And...these are great!
It's a real surprise to see them because really they're only in about 1 game as bosses and didn't have tons of plot involved around them. (So, it's still kind of odd to see these before someone like Charmy or Tikal or something)
However, they are quite well done, as robots as action figures usually work out really well. Each has 13 points of articulation and is on a different wave. King is with Sonic, Knuckles and Metal MK2, while Gunner is with Mephiles, Super Sonic & Shadow. Sadly, everyone is HARD TO GET except for the Sonic/Knuckles and to a degree the Super Sonic.
The Heavy Gunner is clearly dressed up as a sherrif-bot, with the capsule light on the head, visor over the eyes, and straps/sherrif star design on the front. He retains the pants-buttons of the regular Egg-robos. He comes with his rocket backpack so he can fly, and the big square gun from the boss battle, which he can hold. The box back says "The more destructive member of the Hard Boiled Heavies, Heavy Gunner demands you respect the authority."
Extra things to note:
He has a comms mic/earpiece on even though those are built in to robots already. Packaging wise, you can notice (in person) an extra dot of clear plastic applied over the star on him so that he won't get box-window-rub if it takes a hit in stores. This is SUPER CONSIDERATE of them, and shows real logic and thinking ahead for the collector! They really care! Great touch, A+
As fits with the plot, the only real difference with this Eggman robot is that he has a yellow and black paint theme, rather than the previous Sonic-copying one. Still, it's great to see every badguy it seems getting a good figure. He comes with a red star ring.
Another great figure here, as expected. They did pay attention to the 'new paint', he is correct but still could have used the silver/metallic to look better (as with everything) The red of the eyes is pretty dark on the black, but the subtle effect for it is good. Get this one if you can, he's an uncommon character, and as a villain, it's unknown if they'll release him again.
THIS is going to be a popular figure so...better hope for a re-release before this thing even hits shelves. An obscure character? Check. Looks like nobody else? Check. Is a badguy? Check. AND a Metal-Sonic? Also check and all those add up to high prices and low availablitly, especially because you know they'll land him on a wave with repeated-into-the-ground characters that nobody needs and likely short-pack him as well.
So keep your eyes on the shelves because this one's likely to be a doozy. Of course, that's because it looks very cool like the games. You can see the waist detail, those 'sleeve' like things are on there, and they didn't skimp on the super long spikes either. It's very regal and interesting. This is a must-grab but the issue is being able to do so for a reasonable rate. This is supposed to arrive in fall 2024 at the usual stores (target, walmart) but it's sure to be maybe their hottest seller aside from Mephilies so far.