Collectible Reviews

The first thing that struck me was how small the figure was. I'd had the same reaction to the other figures, but since the Zako is supposed to be smaller then the main cast it really strikes you here. The smallness isn't a bad point though, since it all adds up to cuteness. The Zako comes with three acessories- a machine gun, a heat hawk (an axe) and body armour.
Since the Zako remains closest to the original design that it's based on, the accessories follow suit. The machine gun and heat hawk look like scaled down versions of their Zaku used counterparts. The machine gun has a support handle sticking out at the front, but it's useless since the figure can't be posed holding the gun with both hands.
The third and largest accessory is the body armour. As mentioned above, the TV show features something called the Zako Zako Hour. These are short little comedy segments hosted by the Zakos at the end of most episodes which explain certain aspects to the viewer. One of the jokes introduced in these segments is the naked Zako, where a Zako was hit so hard that it's armour popped off and revealed the skeleton-like body underneath. This idea is replicated by the toy. The armour comes in two pieces, front and back, and snaps onto the figure. Pushing the head down will make it pop-off. It's not much, but it's a nice little way to include a feature from the show and fill up packaging space. The armour is well sculpted and fits perfectly with the rest of the figure. The only off part seems to be the shield on the right shoulder. In the show, they're squatter wheras on the toy they're longer like on the standard Zaku. However, it's not too bad and doesn't take much away from the toy.
The trade off for the removeable armour is a lack of movement. Whilst the inner skeleton can pull off some poses, the armour pieces restrict movement especially on the arms. I've gotten used to this on the SD line but knowing how much movement the body can pull off it's a shame to lose it.

In closing, I'd say the Zako is a decent figure. It's certainly got the largest potential out of all the characters so far to be appealing to both fans of the show and fans of the older Gundam stuff. It's been nicely designed and nicely produced. It combines a popular design with cuteness factor. If you love the Zaku or the Zako, get one today.

Besides Van Helsing and Carl, I thought that the coolest and most interesting character in the movie VAN HELSING was Frankenstein. Not only does he have a key role in the plot of the movie, but the film's interpretation of the creature is more in line with the creature's original personality in the novel (Frankenstein's monster became evil because society turned him that way). Anyway, this action figure of the character from the movie is fun to own. He's fairly posable and is extremely detailed, right down to certain stichings on his body. The figure has a button in his back that makes his waist twist in a 90 degree turn. Also, his skull his like a hat that can be taken on and off so that you can see his brain. The figure lacks two things in my opinion. One, he should be much bigger than he is (the VAN HELSING action figures are all relatively the same height) and secondly, I wish that the green light in his chest would light up like it does in the movie. Because of the skull cap and because the film is fairly frightening itself, I wouldn't recommend this toy for any child younger than the 3rd grade. But, overall a fun toy from a very enjoyable movie.

This is actually one of several Dracula figures from the movie "Van Helsing" put out by Jakks Pacific Inc. This is the slightly smaller (4.75" compared to 5") figure that comes with the count in his tomb, which is described interestingly enough as a "playset." There is also the "basic" figure, which comes with one of the vampire's little bat babies, a Series II basic figure that is similar to the first one but without the cape and much better hair, and a set of figures depicting the Dracula beast the Count turns into when he is in a fighting frame of mind. There are also color and black & white figures of the classic Bela Legosi "Dracula," reflecting the attempt of "Van Helsing" to revitalize the classic Universal Pictures movie monsters.

This particular version of Count Vladislaus Dracula (Richard Roxburgh) is just waking up from a nap in his crypt, which still has some icicles (you will understand if you have seen "Van Helsing" and if you have not why would you be interested in this figure?). The points of articulation give you some options on how the Count wakes up, so you can play around and come up with something you really like. This one actually looks more like Roxburgh than the basic figure, in which the actor's features are distorted by the elongated mouth as he gets ready to sink his fangs into someone.

i love the game and the detail in this toy is awesome. but beware, she is delicate. When posing her, I busted off her hand. Also her display is not nearly as interesting as Eddie's

although jackie is not my fav charachter from this game he is a great collectible figure he is more for posing than for actually playing with but if you are into the game that won't matter to you so if you love the game get this figure if for a child who wants an action figure dont buy this.

Don't get me wrong, this is a fun game... some elements of Magic the Gathering and Risk but mostly the feel of Settlers of Catan.

Give it a try, it's really pretty! Pity the fighting is so random really...

I happily admit that this beauty is one of the most fun pieces of Wonder Woman memorabilia I own. Other serious Wonder Woman collectors can attribute their similar giddieness when first owning this prized item. That said, every day Joe's and kids alike will find it a little less 'fun' to buy. The set is basically a resin rendition of the Post-Crisis Wonder Woman tiara and bracelets. The included earrings are made of a plastic, and although do have a typical earring spike coming out of the back, they unfortunately do not come with the metal bow to keep it in place on your ear. Likewise the tiara and bracelets have perks and downsides of thier own. The tiara comes with a raised gem-like star on the front, instead of the cheaper painted on stars you typically get in Halloween costumes. I strongly caution people not to attempt to put it on their heads though, as the tiara is oddly shaped and the resin material it is made from can likely snap in two. The same can be said for the bracelets, but they do have a beautiful inscription in them telling of the Amazon's ideals and philosophies etched into the inner bracelets themselves. All items are snuggly fitted onto a blue velvet holder which has a golden sign stating that the set is 'on loan' from Wonder Woman herself. Too cute. The blue part of the stand comes off and reveals a nice storage area where you can place comic books or other valuable/collectible Wonder Woman items. Etched around the base itself are gorgeously drawn Wonder Woman scenes depicted in ancient Greece renderings. All in all I would highly recommend this item to collectors everywhere, but would caution the mildly interested in thinking about the purchase before going through with it as it is not kid friendly.

PRETTY COOL THE GOOD THING IS U CAN TAKE THE CONTROLLER OFF THE TOY CUZ WITH IT IT GETS BORING EASY. WITHOUT THE CONTROLLER U CAN USES HIM WITH YOUR OTHER 5 INCH FIGURES AND GET READY TO DUEL(...).

ALSO AVAILIBLE: TOTAL CONTROL, BUSTER BLADER AND VALKYRION THE MAGNA WARRIOR

This toy is awful!!!! It constantly falls apart when my boys are playing with it (ages 6 and 3). I am very unhappy with this purchase!!! It was expensive to be such a disappointment!!!!!

I bought this for my 5 year old this spring. I got a great deal on clearance. The kids that come over to play love it. And best of all it folds up and has a handle so you can drag it around like a suitcase.

I thought the original price was a little much but after getting it out of the box I found out why. In our set we got 2 action figures, a vehicle, and various other NT Lair items.

This is a great toy , however it is on sale for $9.99 at JC Penney.com! My 4 year old nephew loves the turtles! He loved when I bought him this play sets !He sat & played with it for hours!

Never having played this game before, I was very dissappointed by the instruction manuel which helped not at all. Fortunately there is an on line rule book that helps alot...I kept at it and finally it all came together, and I started enjoying myself. This is a good game with a good strategic element. The major down side is the very slow game play. The machine takes forever to do anything and as a result, a typical game takes about 45min. Also, it would have been nice had the interface been designed to allow you to easily view the opponents cards that are being played, as it stands, you have to go though several screens to get to the information.

This is one of the best games, and dont stop reading just because other people say the same thing. This is a great, and strategiclly a big step for the GBA System. One great thing is that the things likes graphics are really good because they had the time to make them good because the game isnt like an rpg. Let me tell you about the actual game now. One major reason i got this game is because i thought it would be a mix between an rpg and a CCG, but i was deffinately wrong, which isnt exactly a bad thing. I have never played this game in real life making it a bit hard to pick up at first, but its like riding a bike you dont forget what to do, and its easy to learn WHAT to do. There is not walking around, but is rather like mortal combat in the way you progress, almost exactly. ou go from level to level up to five which is cell, and hes a wench, let me tell you. Great game card wise,you can choose out of four players in the beggining, goku,gohan,freiza,garlicJR. You get others by beating the game with one person, then you unlock another. You play exactly like the card game, but its better because it has infinate possibilities. The main reason i got this is because you can keep playing and playing and not get bored because there are many diff. card possibilities. Great game i highly recommend it, fact is im going to go play it.

i think i'm one of the few dbz fans who doesn't particiapate in the card game. i had tryed the pokemon one before, but didn't really enjoy it. however this game i like.

it's obviously the card game on a gba. same rules and all the same cards it says. all the card have very nice graphics of whats on them, although you have to click view to see what's written on them. the rules are easy to get down, the instruction manual can be a bit complicated, but a tuturial is included on the cart. you have complete control of what cards you include in your deck, and you can have 3 custom decks for each of the heros or villans available. after each victory you earn a booster pack that adds card to your collection.

overall the game is easy to learn, but hard to master as they say. there are many ways to win, from simply killing your oponnent, to raising your anger to a personality victory. i have never been into card games, but this is a very enjoyable and rather deep game.