seems to be a rare thing. I really don't understand why. I know that the 4 "character" figures that were released as a part of series 2 were not the best sculpts. Although, the uniforms and accessories were dead on perfect. Also, I know that the articulation was not up to par with today's standards.
However, I really think that we should be thankful that Lucas allowed disney / applause/ Hasbro...to release these toys. When the 1st series hit, I went to Disney world and walked into the Indy store where there was Shelves and pegs full of Indiana Jones figures, toys, and playsets. That was a moment I had not felt since I was 7 when the ROTLA toys were in the stores. When you look at the series one items. The micro sets are PERFECT in regards to accuracy. the 10" figure is a very detailed and Harrison like figure, and the Action figure looked very much like Harrison. Not to mention that the figure's outfit was DEAD on in regards to coloring and detail. Then, you have Indy's accessories. The Whip is a very NICE braided whip, the Pistol was perfect, the Sword was exactly like the Swordsman's ( even though Indy had no use for it ) and the Pagaging. WOW!! When you walked into the outpost store, and saw that pagage art, it was surreal. I really think the series 1 toys captured the fun and adventure of the Indy movies. However, they were missing something... MORE FIGURES!!
Well, Sure enough, Disney and Hasbro stepped up and released the next series which had some of the favorite villians from ROTLA as well as 2 never before released figures ( Streets of Cairo Indy & German Soldier ) What hurt this series more than anything to some people was lack of articulation. However, The detail in the uniforms is PERFECT. let's face it...The German Soldier and the Ark crate has the NAZI swastika on it. We really should not have a NAZI symbol on any toys, much les toys sold at a Jewish run park. But there it is and it makes the figure and his accessory accurate.
The German Mechanic is menacing but could have been posed different. But he is a great foe for the Indy figures.
then, you have the series 2 Indy. This is my favorite Indiana Jones figure EVER made ( and I have every Indy toy ever made ...including the Toy's Mccoy doll) the sculpting is soooo amazing that the figure's face looks exactly like Harrison Ford. for the 1st time ever, we have and Indy figure from the Streets of Cairo scene who can also be used as a TOD Indy with the thuggee Sword. Then, we get The Idol and stand as well as the famous Bag of sand. And Indy's Bag is even a seperate piece ( even though the strap is the wrong color )...did Anyone else think we would EVER see such nice Indy toys outside of the new movie?
So, for once, I want to see people post who LOVE the Disney figures and toys as much as I do. I am FOREVER thankful that we got these fantastic toys to tide us over until the new Hasbro toys hit. We ALL know that Hasbro will release the PERFECT indy toy line but the Disney toys came at a time when Indy collector's had NOTHING new to look forward to. Our hunger was knawing and the Disney toys were a perfect line to consume.
However, I really think that we should be thankful that Lucas allowed disney / applause/ Hasbro...to release these toys. When the 1st series hit, I went to Disney world and walked into the Indy store where there was Shelves and pegs full of Indiana Jones figures, toys, and playsets. That was a moment I had not felt since I was 7 when the ROTLA toys were in the stores. When you look at the series one items. The micro sets are PERFECT in regards to accuracy. the 10" figure is a very detailed and Harrison like figure, and the Action figure looked very much like Harrison. Not to mention that the figure's outfit was DEAD on in regards to coloring and detail. Then, you have Indy's accessories. The Whip is a very NICE braided whip, the Pistol was perfect, the Sword was exactly like the Swordsman's ( even though Indy had no use for it ) and the Pagaging. WOW!! When you walked into the outpost store, and saw that pagage art, it was surreal. I really think the series 1 toys captured the fun and adventure of the Indy movies. However, they were missing something... MORE FIGURES!!
Well, Sure enough, Disney and Hasbro stepped up and released the next series which had some of the favorite villians from ROTLA as well as 2 never before released figures ( Streets of Cairo Indy & German Soldier ) What hurt this series more than anything to some people was lack of articulation. However, The detail in the uniforms is PERFECT. let's face it...The German Soldier and the Ark crate has the NAZI swastika on it. We really should not have a NAZI symbol on any toys, much les toys sold at a Jewish run park. But there it is and it makes the figure and his accessory accurate.
The German Mechanic is menacing but could have been posed different. But he is a great foe for the Indy figures.
then, you have the series 2 Indy. This is my favorite Indiana Jones figure EVER made ( and I have every Indy toy ever made ...including the Toy's Mccoy doll) the sculpting is soooo amazing that the figure's face looks exactly like Harrison Ford. for the 1st time ever, we have and Indy figure from the Streets of Cairo scene who can also be used as a TOD Indy with the thuggee Sword. Then, we get The Idol and stand as well as the famous Bag of sand. And Indy's Bag is even a seperate piece ( even though the strap is the wrong color )...did Anyone else think we would EVER see such nice Indy toys outside of the new movie?
So, for once, I want to see people post who LOVE the Disney figures and toys as much as I do. I am FOREVER thankful that we got these fantastic toys to tide us over until the new Hasbro toys hit. We ALL know that Hasbro will release the PERFECT indy toy line but the Disney toys came at a time when Indy collector's had NOTHING new to look forward to. Our hunger was knawing and the Disney toys were a perfect line to consume.