Buffy the Vampire Slayer Series II figures
by M.A.C.
Review
by : Troy
Brownfield
Staking
a Claim
Buffy
the Vampire Slayer
is one of the best shows on TV. That much is fact. Funny,
smartly written, action-packed, and loaded wall to wall with
hot chicks and attractive men, it's got something for every
fan of dark fantasy. M.A.C. captured the flavor of the series
in their first assortment of figures, doing justice to the
likenesses of Buffy, Willow, Angel and The Master. They recently
released a second series directly to comic shops and specialty
stores.
Overall:
The second assortment shares the unifying conceit of bases
that have a headstone shape. This contributes, of course,
to providing a fun, gothic atmosphere like the series itself.
All of their accessories are nicely designed and make sense,
especially Oz's guitar.
Buffy
II: While I still like the original Buffy better, this
is quite a good figure. This version of The Mayor of Buffonia
has straight hair and a more fashionable clothing ensemble.
The face is again nicely done, but it's not quite the "perfect"
Buffy that M.A.C. may yet be capable of.
Giles:
Certainly an early contender for Best-Dressed Figure of
the Year, Giles is nattily decked out in a vest and tie. Anthony
Stewart Head has distinctive features, and M.A.C. has successfully
imbued those features into this figure. Even if you're just
a casual fan of the show, this would be a nice addition to
a collection.
Oz:
I miss Seth Green (the artist also known as Scott Evil). Still,
those Oz may have departed the show, we have this swell figure.
This depiction of Mr. Green is certainly superior to McFarlane
Toys Scott Evil. It's very cool.
This series
carries on the tradition of fine M.A.C. sculpting. I wish
they could churn out their product a little faster, but the
results are definitely worth a look.
I should
also note that at this writing, a Spike figure is available
exclusively through Fandom.com.
William the Bloody is represented in two incarnations: one
normal, one with full-on vampire face. I haven't yet seen
it in person, but the photos look pretty darn good.
Series
3 has already been set for a June release; the two figures
will be Cordelia and Xander. A Series 4, featuring Drusilla,
Anya and a Gentleman (from the "Hush" episode), will follow.
Hardcore fans note that Sideshow Toys is debuting 12" versions
of the Buffster and three different Gentlemen in June as well.
Troy
Brownfield is the Editor-in-Chief of Shotgun Reviews. He wishes
that everyone on the show would just give Spike a break; vampires
aren't all that bad.
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