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Write a Review link for that item. Simpsons (Jakks Pacific) (Jakks Pacific)When The Simpsons premiered on TV, it marked a significant turning in animated series, proving that they could be made for adults instead of just kids, and it kickstarted a rise in adult animation. Despite that, The Simpsons was still a series meant for families, and has been just as popular with kids as it is adults. Jakks Pacific seems to understand, as in addition to their regular products, they've made "premium" action figures, aimed towards more dedicated and older fans of the series. One of the first premium figures is Mr. Burns, but not just any version of him; it's the vampire Burns from Treehouse of Horror IV. Excellent! The packaging is a little different from the regular releases, as while it still has the same cast of characters background and pictures of the figure on the back and one side of the box, the other side has an illustration of the character. In addition, only the front has the crowd motif, with the other sides being black. It's very easy to get the figure out, as there is a plastic tray holding the contents inside, but no ties to speak of. Just snip the tape holding the top flat shut and you're good to go. I should also mention the box is pretty darn big, so make sure you have room on the shelf for it. This isn't the first Vampire Burns action figure, as Playmates did one about twenty-four years ago. The likeness on the Playmates figure holds up very well even compared to this one, but Jakks went ahead and made him a bit more expressive, with his mouth open and ready to take a bite. It's also not a solid piece, with various sculpted parts glued together, and you can clearly see the seam line on the upper jaw. The hair, in addition to being a separate piece, is a soft, hollow material. I guess it was cheaper to do it like that instead of making it solid? Sculpting all the parts separately saves on paint apps, with the pupils seemingly being the only painted part, but at least they're properly centered. The skin tone is more pale than before, better giving off the impression that Burns is the undead, but it also has a UV feature: put him under the sun and watch his skin "burn", just as any vampire would in the daytime. The Count comes dressed in a red robe that extends all the way down to the feet, and it's a brighter, more show-accurate color than the Playmates figure. It's a separate, rubbery piece attached to the body, being glued on to the front, but not the back. Rather than sculpting a pair of legs underneath the clothes, Jakks made the lower body one solid chunk of white plastic. It's a step back from what Playmates did, but it's meant to go hand-in-hand with another action figure, so it's not just a case of them being lazy. The figure stands about 5" tall, slightly shorter than his early 2000s counterpart, and from promo shots, I thought he was undersized. Comparing him to the other figures and screens from the show though, he scales just fine with the others, mainly Homer. If you remember the cemetery playset the PM version came with, he'll fit fine on it (or Burns' Manor). The solid lower body means Burns has no leg movement, but he has a ball-peg midsection that lets him lurch forward. It's a little loose, but it'll hold just fine. Everything above it is the same as the other figures, with swivel/hinge shoulders and wrists, hinged elbows, and swivel neck and biceps. The joints allow for plenty of creepy poses, but a ball-jointed neck would've helped him plenty. Still, it's better than just the swivel neck, shoulders, and waist the Playmates one had. Part of why these figures are considered "premium" are the diorama pieces, with Burns having his coffin, and boy, is it huge. Scaling 8 7/8" long, 3 1/4" tall (without the lid), and 5 15/16" wide, this piece is big enough not just for the figure, but almost anyone else in the line, even some Playmates figures (but not the PM Vampire Burns). The coffin isn't 100% accurate to the show, but there's still plenty of details on it, for the gargoyle heads on the base to small cracks in the casket itself. Parts of the base, as well as the big "B" on the lid, have a somewhat metallic finish, and the paint is rather clean. Then comes the action feature: plug Burns into the post on the bottom of the casket than lay him down, slide the lever on the base to the back, and it'll make Burns rise from his tomb. He clicks onto the post easily, but pulling him off can be a bit of a struggle. Getting a fully-posable Mr. Burns figure already happened this year thanks to Super7, but one that's an episode-specific look combined with a fun diorama piece and a lower price? Yes please. He looks great, and the special features add a bit more fun to him. For those wanting a basic Burns figure that isn't overpriced, don't fret, international Amazon listings confirmed one a coming. But as long as we're on the topic of Treehouse of Horror, how about Jakks giving us a Devil Flanders figure? He deserves better than the poorly-made junk Super7 put out. - 8/22/24   by RMaster007 |
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