Halo: Reach, Emile

Today’s look is at the Skull-Faced Emile.

The details are once again up to par with the rest of the McFarlane toy lines.  Emile has a really good amount of articulation.  Most of the joints pivot as well as swivel.  That makes for some good choices in display poses.

His shotgun can be mounted on his back, and both of his shoulder armor pieces are removable.  The paint apps are outstanding, giving even more detail to an already outstanding mold.  The only thing that is a let-down is his not being able to store his knife.  There is a  place on his right shoulder where the knife should be, but it is only for show.

Emile is quite a bit smaller than his tree trunk of a partner Jorge, but that is to be expected when Jorge is  the heavy fire-power team member.  Like I posted earlier, Emile also has a bit of hindrance in movement due to his armor, so there are some poses that are difficult to pull off.

In all, another good figure from the McFarlane Team.  I am definitely interested in getting more of this unique team.   With Halo: Reach bringing in a team with unique abilities, it really does open up the toy line to make a more interesting collection.

New Transformers Deluxe waves are a little hit and miss

New pictures are popping up all over the place, and a few of the figures have started to show up.  I did get all of the figures for series 1 except for Bumblebee.  I figure I will get him just because the only other movie version of him I have is the black deco.  (Look for Ironhide coming up.  He is in my “to be photographed” pile.)

Series 2:

I am not very amused.  Another Skids.  REALLY!?!?!?  That is what they are going to give us?  Another Eta-1.  AND another Sideswipe.  Okay, I can be behind Sideswipe.  With the two guns that can be held or mounted in vehicle mode are pretty nice looking, and the paint job is not a total loss.  I will probably pick him up.   The only new figure is Hailstorm.  Not a bad looking figure, and a nice vehicle mode.  I will have to reserve final judgement for when I see him in person.

Series 3:

Here is where we really get a hit and a miss.  Bumblebee again.   Okay, one series separating the same Bumblebee?  They are both listed as Battle Blades Bumblebee.  Come On!   That is LAME to be sure.  At the very least they could have at least repainted him.  Something!  Throw us a bone.  So, now I am sure the pegs will be filling with a million and a half Bumblebees.   Oh well.

Another Jolt.  Not the greatest of vehicles, or characters, and probably should have been left back in 2008 or whenever he first came out.

Then there is the new blood.   Tomahawk and Terradive.  These are two nice looking flying vehicles and robots.  Silver lining and all that.