ActionFigures

Today’s figure is the Comic Con 2023 special edition ALF.

After shooting the stiff McFarlane Arbiter yesterday, I wanted to bring out something with some real engineering for today.

Today is a real trip down memory lane for the streak.

After shooting the Alien yesterday, I brought out the Elder Predator (Golden Angel) today. It’s a good figure overall, especially if you’re a fan of the franchise. The sculpting is solid, the joints feel good, and I appreciate that it comes with three head options (two masked, one unmasked).

I picked this up as part of a NECA bundle deal recently. I like the franchise, but this isn’t a figure I would have bought on its own.

I’ve got some mixed feelings on this one.

I realized I miscounted a day somewhere in the backlog, but we officially made it to Day 50 of the streak today!

We are continuing the “Occult/Magic” run with one of my all-time favorites.

Atticus Doom Magical Enhancement Kit. I couldn’t resist giving this kit its own day in the streak.

Today’s figure is Theodore Sodcutter from Gangreene Estates.

What’s better than one Atticus Doom? Two.

I’m deep into “Occult Week” on my streak, so today had to be Atticus Doom.

Continuing with the Occult theme. Today is The Owlman from Lord of Tears (Mezco Toyz).

Yesterday I shot the Doom Slayer, so today I felt like pivoting to the occult side of things. This is Bartholomew Vex from Mezco’s Rumble Society.

Transitioning from my TMNT run into video games for a bit. Today is The Doom Slayer (Good Smile Company).

We have officially completed the “Box Collage.” This is the final figure of this Ronin Run.

We are closing in on the end of this Last Ronin wave. Today is Michelangelo.

I’m just going to say it: This figure is ficking amazing.

Continuing the Flashback line with Casey Jones.

Continuing the Ronin Flashback team. Today is Donatello.

I admit I kept this guy in the box for a while.

This is the first figure mod I’ve done since I was a kid with a magic marker. Made with a Marvel Legends She-Hulk, electrical tape(the fabric kind), molding plastic, and some zip ties. Might go back and try to improve some of it later. Made this in December 2024

There’ll be some spoilers

Yesterday was Leo, so today has to be Raph.

I put a little button magnet on the bottom of one of his feet.

We are moving into the “Flashback” Turtles for the streak today.

Continuing the Ronin streak. Today is the Unarmored version. As cool as the Armored figure looks, I think this one has a little bit more details. The head sculpt really sells that “tired, old warrior” aesthetic from the IDW books.

Following up on the Last Ronin post, I had to break out the opposition.

I can’t believe I hit Day Thirty of the streak. To celebrate the one-month mark, I decided to dive into my NECA Last Ronin shelf. Starting with the Armored version. NECA really nailed the sculpt on this one. Sometimes the armor hinders the articulation on these bulkier figures, but the presence he has on the shelf makes up for it. I plan on shooting the rest of the collection over the next few days.

Today’s figure is the main bug himself, Biker Gomez by Mezco Toyz. I know Gomez has a million variations now, but this Biker look feels like a classic. The the soft goods are really impressive in hand. Posing him is always a refresher because the Rumble Society bodies usually move a bit better than the licensed superhero bucks. Included the shot with the beer can and the middle finger hand because it just fits the character’s vibe too well.

Today’s figure(s) is The Decapod Gang. by Mezco.

Leonardo – Sewer Samurai by Super7.

Murder Hornet by Mezco (One:12 Collective).

Before,he was a Krig, now he’s Olumu Rook. The helmet and effects add a lot of visual interest and keep the core Krig energy intact.

Hawk P-40 by Mezco (One:12 Collective).

Slugfest by Mezco (One:12 Collective).

Wolverine by MAFEX.

Lobo, the Main Man.

Clayface, the last McFarlane Megafig I own.

Killer Croc by McFarlane Toys.

Bane by McFarlane Toys.

Junkyard Joe by Mezco.

Batman from Arkham Knight by Kaiyodo (Amazing Yamaguchi).

Arkham Knight by Amazing Yamaguchi, it might be one of the most fun figures I own. It’s basically three figures in one with how many parts and looks you can swap, and the articulation is (as expected) absolutely wild.

I know, I’ve all ready shot these two but I mean… what’s the point of buying a two-pack if you’re not gonna make them fight?

I’m not really a Superman fan, but after shooting Doomsday it felt strange not to include him. That said, this figure doesn’t hit for me. Especially when you put it next to how insanely good Doomsday is, this Superman feels like a letdown in sculpt and presence.

Doomsday.

This figure is absolute chaos in the best way. Insane articulation and exaggerated proportions that really reward dynamic posing.

Dark Leo by NECA. Kept this one moody and restrained. I really like this figure, but I’m a sucker for anything TMNT

Mezco’s Doc Nocturnal.

Mezco’s Woodford.

After a run of heavier, moodier figures, this felt like the right moment to go full cartoon. Saturated color, hard contrast, playful posing, and lighting all working together to say “IT’S SHOWTIME.”

Hellboy (1000toys).

Slash (Super7), based on the OG ’90s Playmates version.

Playmobil Taquero:

Aleister Gangreene, Blunt force belief.

Crab Louie (Mezco Rumble Society).

Agent Gomez (1975).

My buddy makes himself custom figures in his spare time, he just sent me pics of his latest

From different lores and places, can you spot them?

You just didn’t honk at us…

This is my kitbash 1996 Happy Gilmore action figure. The base figure is a 1998 Starting Lineup Bobby Orr 12 inch figure I’ve had since 98. Happened to get a Subway sandwich in one of those 5surprise toy food capsule things and it gave me this idea. Snagged the golf bag, shoes and pants of Etsy.

Doc Noc delivers justice in the shadows.

Biker Gomez tearing through the night—bat in hand, ready to handle business. Mezco’s roach with attitude never disappoints, and this shot was all about capturing that gritty, cinematic feel. Let me know what you think! Always up for feedback from fellow toy photographers and collectors.

Anybody now of a true 1/12 or 1/10 drum kit that looks fairly realistic?