The Filmation subscription continues to deliver this month with the flea-bitten fur bag Beast Man! Check out some pics and a brief review after the jump.
Every other month the Filmation Subscription surprises me with an impressive figure. I’m a big Filmation fan, but I didn’t think I necessarily needed Filmation artist-specific figures … until they arrive at my door step every month and I’m glad I subscribed.
Accessories
Beast Man comes with two accessories, a shield and a whip. The whip is pretty simple, as you would expect for this style, but it has a nice mid-snap sculpt. The handle is a little small or the hand a little large, so Beast Man doesn’t hold the whip very tightly.
The shield is kind of neat, though, honestly, I’m baffled by the origin. It looks very Filmation, so I’m assuming someone used it in some episode, but this item isn’t triggering any memory. It’s a typical clip-on shield like you are used to with this line.
Sculpt
The sculpt is really fun. I think the Four Horsemen do a great job translating the 2D art to a 3D figure. The sculpt is simple but bold, and these guys look great on the shelf together, though a little odd with some of the more detailed MOTUC figures.
Next to the MOTUC Beast Man, it’s crazy how detailed the MOTUC version looks in contrast to the Filmation. I am a little surprised that the body of the Filmation version was not furry, but it looks right.
Articulation
Beast Man has standard MOTUC articulation with the inclusion of the wrist hinges and ankle swivels that actually work. Unfortunately, the right ankle is really loose, so the improved posability is offset by the looseness of the ankles.
Paint
The paint is pretty simple, which fits the style, but the slightest error really stands out to me. There is a little slop of orange on the lips of my figure, but it’s otherwise good.
Overall
Beast Man is a really good figure that’s only hindered by some bad ankle engineering. He captures the Filmation vibe really well, and now that I have my top three MOTU villains in this style, I’m really happy I subscribed.
