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[gamblor916]

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[KalEl]

Video Review of Hot Toys MMS201 Jor-El from the 2013 Movie 'Man of Steel'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpLia...O7P6ta0oxNwf9Q

With the first release from the Man of Steel line, Hot Toys has once again, done a fantastic job.
First things first, Jor-El does not photograph well, more specifically his head sculpt. The sculpt tends to appear very shiny and has a unnatural gloss. Also a distant stare which to some will be off putting. But in hand the sculpt is quite well done. The hair and imperfections are great.

The Suit and tailoring are fantastic, though I would have preferred a fully armoured version of Jor-El. Not only has he got a very well done set of robes and a brilliantly sculpted chest and shoulder armour piece which is a highlight of the figure. The figure also has a nicely pleated and wired cape. Under the robes is a fully Blue Kryptonian suit, Similar to the One the Kal-El wears minus the Symbol of the house of El. The robes are removable via a rear zip, though a advise great caution if doing so.

Articulation is Fairly good, ankles still function due to the flexibility in the under suit. And the Body has double jointed knees and elbows. The shoulder articulation is limited due to the armour but no major issue.

Accessory count is low but this is made up with the inclusion of a fantastic Flight stand in the shape of the shield of the house of El. Rather than the typical pole and clip the stand has a highly articulated metal pole in similar fashion to the articulated desk lamps. It is very strong and will easily hold standard 1/6 scale figures. The only issue with the stand is the size, it takes up most of a detolf shelf. It's around the same size as the new goblin stand. The figure also comes with standard assortment of hands and a nicely sculpted kryptonian rifle. Hot Toys also added the Kryptonian Codex from the film. The item was not in the original solicitations from Hot Toys so it's a nice addition and surprise.

The Jor-El figure is great and well worth picking up. Don't pass on it due to being released before Kal-El (Superman) or you may regret it later.
Hot Toys Have done a great job of capturing Russell Crowes likeness, It's well worth add to any collectors collection.

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[Magnus]

That's a nice set of pics you've taken for the last couple of reviews - I particularly like Superman's fist-bump with Hulk!

It really is a great likeness of Russell Crowe, and I believe you when you say it looks better in person. I'm particularly impressed with the sculpt for the armour.

I can imagine you must be looking forward to the releases for Kal-El himself and Zod.

[lancalot]

finally got my first Hottoys figure ....
Stormshadow , Got to say the face sculpture really make the figure ... he actually a lot darker in skin tone then I expected , but it nice and it fit well.. I was expecting to display him with the mask face but seeing this in person it heap better .... got a tony stark as well that im going to open later tonight

[lancalot]

Here Tony Stark !! he come with heap of accessories ( spare arms, mask, feet , robot and tray even got little size blueprint and a tiny magazine !) and also a massive stand , in the pic I just used the main part , there are bit that connect to it to make the platform , it light up but not that bright , his arm light up as well and the very bright ..... totally worth it ... one problem with my figure is that his switch for his chest light is stuck ... so no chest light!!

[KalEl]

I got tony at xmas too! Awesome set!

[heroic_decepticon]

Got a question for you experts.

I don't collect Hot Toys per se, but have their Batman stuff.

I'm thinking of letting go of the following to a USA based friend:
1. 1/6 Hot Toys Bat-Pod, 1st version, MISB
2. 1/6 Hot Toys Batmobile, 1st version (from Batman Begins) MISB

How much do you guys think these are worth?