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Amazon VTOPMART Acrylic Display Case

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Before I get into my latest action figure purchases, I wanted to show you guys what I recently picked up on Amazon. This item might be old news to most of you but since joining Prime I've been finding lots of cool action figure peripherals like these VTOPMART clear display cases.    Everything arrived nicely packaged and undamaged. I bought a two-pack during the whole Prime day thing that took place last week or so. I think I paid $18 for the pair. I probably should have read the instructions before putting these together. There's definitely a specific order to follow when attaching everything.    All's well that ends well and I'm really digging the end result. They look really good. The acrylic display boxes are clean without any stress cracks or blemishes. You can go side by side or stack one on top of the other. Each unit comes with two shelves. For larger, 6 inch figures, you're gonna want to go with one shelf.  ...
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MOTU Movie CORE Figures Skel-Knight

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I've said it before, there are certain figures that emit dark vibes and just creep me TF out, lol! Skel-Knights do just that!  These guys are just scary looking. Almost alien like. Skel-Knights aren't the most poseable figures. That said, if strategically posed, you can get their legs to articulate through the open parts of the skirt to get some decent shots.  I'm surprised at how much I like this figure. Even with the minimal paint apps and lack of mobility, these guys have a presence about them. The armor, while drab, is detailed and the sword is nicely sculpted.  I can't say enough about these CORE figures. At the very least, pick up He-Man and Skeletor even if you're not completely sold on the line. You may be tempted to pick up more! Stay tuned for a recent pick up post and MOTU CORE collection pics! 
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MOTU Movie CORE Figures Beast Man

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I'm really enjoying the quality of these lower priced Core figures based on the newly released Masters of the Universe film. These guys are chunky with above average sculpts and 13 points of articulation. Join me on this 2 Minute Toy Break as we take a look at Beast 👺 Man. Remember Chap Mei and their line of fantasy figures? That's what Beast Man and really most of the CORE line remind me of. Only with more articulation and in a larger scale.  Beast Man's whip accessory is made out of rubber and flows naturally in pics.  This close-up gives you an idea of how nice the sculpting looks. Mattel did a great job here!  More CORE on the way as well as a couple of recently picked up Chronicles figures. Stay tuned! 
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MOTU Movie CORE Figures Mekaneck

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I wish I could say that I found this at my local Walmart but such was not the case. More than a month after reports that MOTU movie figures were hitting store shelves, my local Walmart is still devoid of anything He-Man. Until I can find any of these figures in the wild, Amazon will be my go-to.  These figures take me back to a simpler time, when toys were toys. The  card front depicts He-Man and Skeletor having a stare contest. Mekaneck adorns the base of the packaging.  Meck was  fun to pose and photograph. He won't be on anybodys top 10 list but he still provides good old fashion action figure fun. Also, is it just me or does he give off Joe vibes? He kind of  reminds me of Scrap-Iron.  I didn't think I was gonna like the neck extensions but they photograph well. One straight neck accessory would have been cool, too, but I'm good with what we got. I was able to get some decent shots of Meck  doing some long neck recon...
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MOTU Movie CORE Figures Amazon Exclusive 4 Pack He-Man

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I can see why so many collectors have been raving about this MOTU CORE line of action figures. They're pretty damn solid! He-Man is the nicest figure in this set.  There isn't much that I can say that the pictures don't already convey. The figure is on point. CORE figures feel great in-hand. They're toys, meant to be played with. Sturdy with tight joints and great paint, much like the toys we played with as kids. This Amazon exclusive He-Man is a variant, featuring darker, more movie accurate hair color than the single carded version.  I'm kinda giddy over MOTU right now and I haven't even seen the movie yet. More CORE figures otw as well as a couple of MOTU Chronicles pick ups. Stay tuned! 
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MOTU Movie CORE Figures Amazon Exclusive 4 Pack Skeletor

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Core Skeletor is a pretty cool figure. Right up there with Goat Man. Skeletor features some nice detailing and just enough articulation to please both the casual and hard core action figure collector.  MOTU Core Skeletors can be found as a single carded figure at most Walmart and Target department stores but only the Amazon 4 pack exclusive sports the soft goods cape.  I really like the head sculpt. I'm glad they didn't decide to fuse the hood together with cape as that would have hindered head movement.  So far, Skeletor is my favorite of the 3, edging out Goat Man and easily besting Man-at-Arms. Let's see where things stand after I take a look at He-Man. That post forthcoming. 
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