Stars Toys Studio - 1:12 Nine Tailed Fox Action Figure - League of Legends - LOL - Ahri

The other day while I was doing my regular Facebook browsing - I bump into this chinese page wherein a Figma-like promotional pictures of LOL Ahri was posted. Since the design was similar to Figma and I remembered a few years back Figma released Yasuo - I thought this was a Figma. And a few days later, I saw a friend posted orders for this Ahri - well honestly, I am not a LOL player at all - I am a DOTA2 player though. But I always liked how Ahri was designed (as well as Jynx and Katarina) so I had to ask my friend if I could still get one. And just my luck, he was able to get me one for the last minute! Thanks man!

Packaging:

As you can see, the packaging looks like a combination of a package of a 1/12 PVC Statue and a Standard Figma. Content of the package are already visible. If you can notice, Stars Toys didn't include any copyrighted name such as League of Legends, Ahri or LOL - has something to do about copyright infringement I guess - but whats the point? We all know it was Ahri anyway.

Right side shows a picture of Ahri...

...and thus the left side as well.

The back of the package shows different poses that you can do with the figure. The thing though it doesnt come with any manual of any sort.

And you can also notice that it bears a similar sticker on packages of Figma. The round sticker that serves as a mark that the item is sealed and it has a logo of Stars Toys too. Moving on...

CONTENT:

So, If you're planning to get one yourself here's a quick checklist for whats inside your package:

1. Ahri Figure - complete with ears hehe

2. 1 Big Orb

3. 1 Small Orb

4. 3 alternate hands (2 Open Hands, 2 Clenched Fists and 1 Open Right Hand to Hold either of the two orbs)

4. Alternate Smirking Face 

5. 2x Similar 3 Tails

6. 1 Big Middle 3 Tails

7. 1 Small Small 3 tails

ARTICULATION:

All joints are similarly same with any SHFiguarts or Figma you see, the concept is the same - both piece connected by a single jointd peg to allow movement. Ahri here by the way has neck swivel, can move her head sideways by 360 rotation, up and down. Shoulder swivel and rotation, elbow swivel and movement, wrist rotation and swivel. Ab Rotation, thigh rotation, leg movement, knee swivel and rotation and ankle movement. the tails though can only move on the point where it is connected.

VERDICT:

Apparently, for a 1/12 figure created by a third party studio this one was quite done well. Apart from the well made design and accuracy it's not as fragile as it would be. I had my fair share of Figma, SHFiguarts knock offs that uses the similar yet cheaper version of PVC materials that breaks easily and sometimes get stuck because of the incompatibility of the paint application.

This one, well slightly wobbly joints but not loose at all making the figure easier to pose.

I recommend getting the figure if you are a LOL, especially an  Ahri Fan or have a huge like on Nine Tailed Fox Characters (No, not Naruto) - hoping to see more from Stars Toys Studio!

Deadpool by Fire Toys [10" Figure]

Yesterday, while I was browsing a couple of toy groups in facebook I bump into a post with this unknown Deadpool figure. It's box was something I haven't seen before in any announcement that Marvel had on any of their toy lines. Well, I remembered that there was some pictures online of a 10"-12" Deadpool figure but to my dismay it wasn't the same one on the picture. So, after of couple of hours searching, googling a fellow collector commented the answer. It was indeed a Deadpool figure made by distributors named Fire Toys. And yes, this means it was created by an unoffical toy line - well from my point of view I can't say it's a bootleg since no original copy was copied although the Deadpool's right still stays on Marvel. Moving on...

This is the box, there is a large Marvel.com logo on top but I haven't seen any confirmation that it was indeed Marvel Material and I still kept on searching if it was indeed legit. There is a chinese like logo on the top-left of the box in which I have no idea what it says. Lower-left is Fire toys logo.

At the back of the box, a large chinese or whatever that is can be found. From one of the results in google, I think this chinese or japanese or whatever logo is a symbol for Deadpool himself because from what I read this is Deadpool on his Manga Version thing. Too lazy to research....

Upon opening you'll see it's very similar from some figures packaging specifically Playarts Kai - in which it really looks nice. The figure was well kept inside.

Front. Details were good and amazingly well made although during our talk with the seller their were some figures which has some minor paint chips and dubs in the chest. Luckily I acquired a good one. Added accessory, a vest , a gun holster, a knife holster [i don't know what it's called] and arm pads - and yes they can be removed.

Left Side.

Back. just like the ROML Deadpool the vest is a holder for the sheat of Deadpools Sword.

Right Side

Lower Part - the details on the shoes was awesome too.

Added accesories - So by default, Deadpools hands is in it's neutral state which means they are open then the package will include one right hand for his gun, and a pair for both his sword and dagger. Then it includes two katana with their designated sheats and one dagger and a pistol. And yes if ever you are wondering the dagger looks weird all coloured in gold .

So there you have it, well I can't fully describe the awesomeness of the details of the figure since it was nicely made I hope the pictures could prove it to you.

Next and probably you are questioning, "How about the articulation?"

I'll list down the moveable points I saw well If id miss one that would be really weird: Turnable Head, Shoulders, elbows, wrist, the waist [yes it can be turned], hips and knees - like a large Neca huh? It's not super poseable but still poseable so don't hope for anything more.

And well atleast the weapons fits.

Side by Side with Play Arts Kai Yuffie - "My Yuffie now has a boyfriend! haha can't wait to get my PAK Cloud and Tifa next year!"

To top it all up, the figure was awesome - the details, the mold was well made and looks an official figure but as I said don't expect too much on poseability and articulation