There are two things I've found that
make a long-awaited delivery all the more spectacular. First is as a
reward for finishing something important. Second is as bandage for
disappointment. Imagine my surprise then when Marvel Collector Corps
arrived right after finishing a project that may lead to a side-job
and mere hours before the absolutely rubbish ending of The X-Files.
Brief aside on that, how the fuck can you fail to end a story
properly by the third try? Oh well, I'll take my solace/triumph with
this box full of goodies that like so much of pop-culture this month
is all about Deadpool.
As usual for these Funko boxes things
kick off with both a patch and pin. There's only so much you can say
about these but they're still a nice touch. This pair also has some
better quality art than the Groot & Rocket from December's box.
The pin goes right to my lampshade but I still have no clue what to
do with these patches other than wait and make a boy scout style
sash. Anybody out there with decent decorative patch ideas drop me a
line, please.
This installment marks a return to
normal after the holiday items of the Guardians box. That means it's
time for my first experience with Pop Tees. Seeing as I'm a wee bit
heavyand I'd heard odd remarks about sizing, I opted for XXL to be on
the safe side. I'd say it was a good call because even though there's
ample body room, the arms were initially snug.. Not sure which
factory sets out to make tailored clothing for fat men with baby arms
but it seems Funko has em on contract. Don't take this as too much of
a criticism though. My caveman body is the scourge of modern
garments, and the shirt is still pretty comfortable.
As for the design, it's decent if a
tad basic with Mr. Pool posing within an almost card like display of
bullets,and the like. Turns out there were 4 variations possible with
each offering a different costume coloration. All said, I'm pretty
satisfied with getting the X-Force version.
I neglected to read the comic before
writing the last boxing, but this time I wanted to cover everything
in full. Kinda regret that decision cause this book kinda sucks. Now
I'm no master of Deadpool comics. I've got a few in the longbox and
even cherish my complete set of “The Circle Chase.” Otherwise I'm
unable to say how well this story stack up against it's peers. Still
what is here is an indecisive mixture of light comedy and boredom
that struggles to introduce far too many plot threads without the
ever providing much entertainment. It's odd to read a first issue
from a new volume that's so deep in continuity as to be utterly
baffling. It absolutely failed to interest me. As for the variant
cover...it's good but doesn't compete with that awesome Guardians
Christmas cover from last time.
With all the fluff outta the way it's
time to get into the meat of any Funko box, the toys. Folks were
having a hell of a time guessing what might be included in this box
due to the sheer glut of Deadpool items already on the market. So I
imagine most were surprised at such a solid offering of exclusives.
Personally, I did not expect to find a Mopeez since Funko has so far
neglected to included any of their plush lines within subscription
boxes. Gotta say the lil guy is kinda neat. He's got this faux-vinyl
material for parts of his costume that mesh well with his otherwise
soft body. On the downside I just know he's going to be a magnet for
corgi fur.
Next up was another entry in the Dorbz
line which I'm very happy about. Dorbz have really started to come
into their own lately. Go check out the the great figures from the
horror line or some of the TMNT entries if you don't believe me.
Cowboy Deadpool may be a somewhat lazy variation but I ain't
complaining. The paint-job is great, and he's nicely weighted and
well built.
Last up is the big item most people
are interested in, the exclusive Pop. There had been a lot of
discussion as to whether Funko would cheap out with a simple color
change or hat. Instead we're treated to part of their attempt at Pop
diversity with leaping Deadpool. It's a neat effect to see this
character in something other than the standard Pop pose. He's
supported by a clear base that slides under his sword sheaths. I
found handling him out of the box was sort of a pain thanks to both
the base sliding out and him being a bubblehead. It's like a
toothpick & Jell-O situation. That level of built-in instability
means he's staying in the box until I've got a more sturdy perch for
my collection.
Overall, I'm very satisfied with this
box. The only disappointing item was the comic which is far from a
big deal. If you're like me, the point of getting Collector Corps is
because you like Funko toys and could maybe use a boost to your
t-shirt selection. On those fronts this is still a worthwhile
investment. Of course if you're not into Funko toys you should
probably devote yourself to a nice healthy hobby like jogging...or
puzzles.
If you are interested if giving it a
shot, the cut-off for the next box is mid-April. The theme is Captain
America: Civil War which has me wiggling with anticipation. For
anyone who likes the idea of this box but isn't big into Marvel,
there's a Star Wars box in March along with the launch of a DC
service. If you're aiming to get all three I suggest you sell a
family member into slavery to cover the costs.
That's all for today, kiddies.
Michigan's getting hit with some late-season Winter storm. The view
from my bedroom window looks like one of those naturescape lamps
right now. Time to go out and frolic.
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