McFarlane Alan Scott Green Lantern Platinum Edition Figure

It's my birthday and couldn't be happier to show off this guy.  I love Green Lantern and Alan Scott, the original Green Lantern, is one of my favorites.  This McFarlane Alan Scott figure is just too cool so it's a perfect way to start the day. 

I purchased three of these figures from Amazon and one was this platinum variant.  The non-variant is here.  As you look at photos you'll see some extra green paint on the Alan Scott's right arm and torso.  That is the difference between the original and this chase figure.

The figure comes with accessories including this flame piece.  At first I didn't know what to think of it but I'm really liking it after having it on him more.

His eyes are white which is true to how we see the character the majority of the time.

The figure really is solid.  The cape is plastic but I like it.  The collar works though it can be a nuisance when taking photos.

You also get a DC card stand which I like as well.  The art is by the great artist Alex Ross.

Alan Scott is a prominent figure of the Justice Society of America and the father of Jade, also a Green Lantern.

McFarlane also has an Alan Scott Dread Lantern figure.  It's from a specific comic arc where the Earth-2 Green Lantern volunteered to be a demon's herald to save his planet.

The last accessory is his lantern.  Simple but effective.  I'd been okay if it was darker, but it is still good.  I love this figure.  I'll end it with the Green Lantern creed as he recharges his ring:

“In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight. Let those who worship evil’s might beware my power…Green Lantern’s light!”
  

McFarlane Frankenstein Figure

I love this Frankenstein figure.  I've been like a little kid waiting for Christmas to show him off this month.  

The DC Comics Frankenstein is not one I'm that familiar with but I've seen his character over the years normally associated with different groups within DC.  Latest rumor is he'll be a part of one of the new groups in the DC Movie Universe.  We'll see.  We know how that's been a moving target.

I like this look.  It incorporates what we think of when we think of Frankenstein and elements of the comic character.  He's ~nine inches tall which makes him stand out like he should.

He makes taking pictures easy.  The night pictures really popped.

He's still easy to find and cheaper than what Megafigs normally go for ($39).  I saw him as cheap as $20 on Entertainment Earth in September.

I wish the cloak was cloth but it still works here.  There is a loop on the back of his cloak where the sword can be placed when he isn't holding it.

Thanks for letting me show this guy off.  Halloween is my favorite holiday and this is a great way to kick off October.

McFarlane Bane Figure

Couldn't wait for the grandsons to open their Bane figures this year around Christmas.   He looked cool online and even better in the box.  And we weren't disappointed when they opened the boxes.  This guy looks great.

He's a McFarlane megafig which means he's taller than the normal 7" most McFarlane figures stand.  This guy is 8 1/2" of greatness.  Also means his price was $39.99 when it was released.  Doesn't look like he is still available at that price though.

I'm not an expert of even a huge fan of Bane but I obviously like this figure.  The detail, the size and look really do it for me.  The back has his tank of super-steroid Venom that helps give him his strength.  I like the green on the tubes.  I think this take on Bane is one from a comic version but it kind of reminds me of the old Batman movies where he appeared.

I was surprised how poseable he is.  He's no Spider-Man but for as big and bulky he is, he is easy to work with.  Plenty of articulation and his large feet make him easy to stand.

I stuck with some pretty standard poses but it was all about just showing Bane off.  As always if you like action figures, McFarlane is one of the best out there right now putting them out.  They aren't toys though.  My grandsons, 7 and 5, love them but they don't always stand up to the pounding they put them through.  For us adults, who are still basically seven year olds, we can appreciate these.  Wish I had grabbed one of these for myself.  Lesson learned.  

Selfie...

McFarlane Dr. Fate Action Figure

 McFarlane Dr. Fate: I enjoy action figures and Dr. Fate has always been a guy whose look I've liked.  When the figure came out I grabbed one for the grandsons.  Got some quick picks before he became too used to photograph.  Looking back these might not have been some of the greatest photos I've taken.

I'm not an expert on his character's background but I always like him in the JSA comics which I read when Geoff Johns was the writer.  Really good read.  Just recently we got a look at his character in the DC teaser trailer which surprised me in a good way.  He'll be played by Pierce Bronan.  Black Adam was a part of that JSA comic run so I'm glad JSA will have some part in the movie.

The figure really does look good in hand.  McFarlane's line of seven inch figures is really good.  DC was smart to go with them.   That blue and gold works well.  Like the helmet and armor too.  I know this was pretty quick but just wanted to show this guy off.