January 30th - Mr. Mxyzptlk

Mr. Mxyzptlk

DC Direct figure

Mxyzptlk is a 5th dimensional being that loves to torment Superman. If you get him to say or spell his name backwards, he disappears. Dang, it's hard enough just to type his name more than once.

January 27th - Savage Gray Hulk

Savage Gray Hulk

Hasbro Marvel Legends

It still doesn't make sense. Those pants are either denim or polyester or something. How do they stay on him? This is almost unfathomable, even with suspension of disbelief. Oh well, I guess it wouldn't be pretty or convenient to have Bruce Banner walk around in all spandex all the time or see bounding, naked Hulk coming off the page.

January 20th - the Absorbing Man

the Absorbing Man

a Hasbro Marvel Legends figure

The Absorbing Man has fought many heroes in the Marvel Universe, among them Thor, the Incredible Hulk, and the Avengers. His deal is that he can absorb the physical properties of anything he touches, be it gas, liquid, solid or even pure energy. I imagine he has to concentrate on this quite a bit, otherwise he could get into quite a jam. I mean, he's probably very vulnerable to attack if he has to use the bathroom and doesn't keep his guard up: a man made of porcelain in a seated position wouldn't stand a chance when Hulk-goes-a-smashin'. Man, can't a guy go in peace?!

January 13th - Jareth the Goblin King from 'Labyrinth'

Jareth the Goblin King from 'Labyrinth'

a Neca action figure

I guess the term 'action figure' is used pretty loosely nowadays. Jareth here is more of a nicely sculpted, plastic statue. Sure, his arms and head are poseable but, he lacks any defining action feature that toys of old might have. Then again, what kind of action feature should a David Bowie figure have that would be appropriate for anyone other than singing an dancing? No, this figure can't turn into an owl or turn babies into goblins like in the movie but, at least, his pants buldge is sculpted movie accurate.(sorry its obscured by his cape in this shot, but we dont want to offend anyone, do we?)