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Packaging
- **1/2
Standard playset packaging. The CBG lines can be played by reaching
through a hole in the cello. Unfortunately, these playsets are
packed tighter than any other item I've ever bought, even going so far as
to screw the playset into the bottom cardboard. I'd say that's a bit
overkill.
Sculpt - ***1/2
It's Comic Book Guy! Playmates has done a fantastic job capturing
the sloppy, fat, loser that we all know and love. Most of these
figures have done a great job, and this is no exception. Following
the other figures in recent waves, only one hand sculpt is actually useful
with the accessories he comes with. He can hold the unmarked cup in
his left hand.
My only complaint with the sculpt is
scale. CBG is huge! He's not just fat, he's tall. Check
out the shot of him and Homer, and I think you'll see what I mean.
Articulation - ***
The articulation isn't going to change on this line. CBG has neck,
shoulder and waist articulation. Not much by any standard, but for
the fans of this line it's become acceptable.
Accessories - ***
This playset is a little light on accessories compared to the
others. It only comes with two, a cup and a half eaten
hamburger. The playset itself is far more complicated than most of
the others however, so I'm sure that's why we have a shortage of
accessories.
Paint - *1/2
The paint ops on CBG are great - unfortunately, the colors are way
off. I have no idea why that happens with certain figures, but it's
unfortunate.
The paint work on the playset itself is on
the sloppy side though, and if you look carefully at the walls you'll see
some problems.
Playset Details - ***1/2
Wow! Although the paint might be a bit sloppy, the details on this
playset are fantastic. The cases have a wide variety of items for
sale, including the animation cel of just an arm, and a Malibu Stacey
doll. The comics rack is filled with different issues of
Radioactive Man, and the shelf above has a variety of toys including a
Krusty doll. While these are stickers of course, the construction of
the cases and displays is fantastic. The clear plastic fronts on the
cases are great, and the various items fit in perfectly with the store. CBG
has several good lines, including "I've wasted my life",
"You fold it, you bought it", "No banging your head on the
display case, please", "Will there be any more splurging
today?", and "Oh, a sarcasm detector...that's a real useful
invention." But look what's missing - no "Worst episode
ever." How could they leave that one out?
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