Jaaks Pacific Golden Axe - Gilius Thunderhead

Blogging about these Jaaks Pacific figures reminds me of how lucky we were to grow up with so many great video games! Golden Axe was another great 80s beat'em up. While it was released initially as an arcade game, my first time playing it was on the Sega Genesis. You were able to choose from three characters - Axe Battler ( barbarian), Tyris Flare (female Amazon warrior) and Gilius Thunderhead  (dwarf warrior). 


Jaaks decided to go with Gilius Thunderhead as the introductory figure ( assuming they'll release figures of Axe Battler and Tyris Flare at some point) representing the Golden Axe franchise. I think It was a wise choice. It gives the line a nice variety of different sized characters. 


For such a small figure, Gilius packs a punch. I'm impressed with the articulation on these guys. Especially Thunderhead, with his short self. There are some limitations, though, in the head sculpt ( beard) and legs (tunic). Gilius comes with his broad Axe as an accessory and can wield it with no issues. It fits nice and snug in his right hand. 


Here's Gilius next to Marvel Select's Juggernaut. 


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