Ghost Files Yu Yu Hakusho: Koenma action figure by IF Labs, review by Andrew Lenahan
Series Overview:
Licenced by IF Labs from Funimation, Ghost Files Yu Yu Hakusho is a small series of four characters from the popular anime TV series. The figures are quite large-scaled at around 9" each. Each comes with a flimsy plastic stand.
Character Overview:
Koenma Diaoh is a sort of beaurocrat of the spirit world, and appears in his true form (a little kid) or his human-world form as a young adult. Either way, he always has a pacifier.
Action Figure Sculpt and Paint: 8
While not super-detailed, the figure is well sculpted and very true to the cartoon. The clothing has excellent drapery and folds, notable in particular around the lower pant legs. I particualrly like the hands. No holdable accessories means the sculptor didn't have to make them fit around a weapon or anything, and they're expressive and realistic. Paint is also simple but very good, with some nice detail work like the anime eyes, forehead "Jr" and hair highlights.
Articulation: 7
Koenma is articulated at the neck, shoulders, elbows, hands, waist, upper leg (an odd choice), knee, and ankles. The knee and elbow joints are very obvious even at a quick glance.
Accessories: 7.5
Little Koenma is the only real accessory, but he's almost like getting a second figure. His sculpt and paint quality are on par with the main figure, though he's much less articulated, with turning head, feet, and arms. Both figures have pacifiers, which are not removable. Also included is a stand, which is made of very cheap plastic and is very flimsy and the figure does not stand easily on it. On a positive note, the stand has a blue paint op so that the Ghost Files Yu Yu Hakusho logo stands out more.
Packaging: Average
A large figure needs a large package, which Koenma has. It's a standard bubble and cardboard combo, though it is big and allows a good view of the figures inside.
Overall score: 7.5
A good likeness and a cute second figure make this a solid effort from IF Labs. Fans of the show will probably love this, though there isn't anything special enough about it for non-fans to bother.
Availability:
Koenma might be somewhat of a challenge to find, though if you're lucky enough find him he should be fairly cheap. We've only seen him at certain K. B. Toys stores, outlets in particular. If you don't have one near you, try eBay instead.
Licenced by IF Labs from Funimation, Ghost Files Yu Yu Hakusho is a small series of four characters from the popular anime TV series. The figures are quite large-scaled at around 9" each. Each comes with a flimsy plastic stand.
Character Overview:
Koenma Diaoh is a sort of beaurocrat of the spirit world, and appears in his true form (a little kid) or his human-world form as a young adult. Either way, he always has a pacifier.
Action Figure Sculpt and Paint: 8
While not super-detailed, the figure is well sculpted and very true to the cartoon. The clothing has excellent drapery and folds, notable in particular around the lower pant legs. I particualrly like the hands. No holdable accessories means the sculptor didn't have to make them fit around a weapon or anything, and they're expressive and realistic. Paint is also simple but very good, with some nice detail work like the anime eyes, forehead "Jr" and hair highlights.
Articulation: 7
Koenma is articulated at the neck, shoulders, elbows, hands, waist, upper leg (an odd choice), knee, and ankles. The knee and elbow joints are very obvious even at a quick glance.
Accessories: 7.5
Little Koenma is the only real accessory, but he's almost like getting a second figure. His sculpt and paint quality are on par with the main figure, though he's much less articulated, with turning head, feet, and arms. Both figures have pacifiers, which are not removable. Also included is a stand, which is made of very cheap plastic and is very flimsy and the figure does not stand easily on it. On a positive note, the stand has a blue paint op so that the Ghost Files Yu Yu Hakusho logo stands out more.
Packaging: Average
A large figure needs a large package, which Koenma has. It's a standard bubble and cardboard combo, though it is big and allows a good view of the figures inside.
Overall score: 7.5
A good likeness and a cute second figure make this a solid effort from IF Labs. Fans of the show will probably love this, though there isn't anything special enough about it for non-fans to bother.
Availability:
Koenma might be somewhat of a challenge to find, though if you're lucky enough find him he should be fairly cheap. We've only seen him at certain K. B. Toys stores, outlets in particular. If you don't have one near you, try eBay instead.
posted by Andrew Lenahan at 11:28 PM
2 Comments:
This is yet another one I have not fondled. :)
I cannot figure out what the pacifier means...but then again I haven't ever watched the show before. I always thought that it was a little strange without having a clue.
Yay...I fondled him!
He is very well done! I think you chose a good word with "expressive". His hands are huge! very long slender fingers...still...whats up with the pacifier?
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