NECA Toys NES Rambo Figure

NECA Toys: NES Rambo

So who wants to battle the giant spider to save the little boy that was never a part of the movie? 

  Rambo, the video game, was a product of the NES creators taking parts from the movie and adding in a whole bunch of crazy things in order to make a game that kids would play in the 80's.  

RAMBO II was one of the first action movies I watched as a kid. My dad called me into the house that Saturday night to watch it at 7 years old.  As a young kid, this movie was so cool and just opened my imagination to so many things I would grow to love.  I would quote Murdock when I was bringing my toys outside with my brother saying "Maybe the government didn't care?" just because I thought the movie was so cool.  

Then, one Friday night my father took us to the mall to get dinner and walk around. We always did things on the weekends and I loved the mall.  We stopped into Babbage's, yes Babbage's, and I see the NES Rambo video game sitting there!  At the time, I didn't know there was a game, and neither did my dad or my brother.  Back then we only received games for maybe Birthday or for Christmas, but that night my dad saw how excited we were and bought us the game!  We couldn't wait to get home and play as RAMBO on the NES system, and we did for about an hour before my father shut us down for the night.  We played the game the entire weekend and days and days to come until one day we had finally beat the game!

Now some key things about this story...we had a very old, small, black and white TV and we had to keep the game paused to not lose our progress.  Even with these odds against us we beat it! About a month later, my brother got a nice new color TV, way bigger than our black and white TV.  So the first game we wanted to play and see in color was RAMBO!  We turn it on, and instantly love the colors...but we also notice this thing up top called the weapons bar.  We both freaked out and said we beat the entire game with a knife when we had all of these weapons we could of used???  So yes, my brother and I beat the NES RAMBO game with just the knife and (somehow grenades).  That's part of my NES RAMBO childhood memories, and well now I get to play the game all over again.  This time I get to use his RPG and Bow and arrow right away! 

Packaging

The NES Rambo comes in the classic box I remember having in my hands at Babbage's.  It looks so cool, and you can't help but remember what it was like to play the game.  The insert shows a conversation between Trautman and Rambo about the mission just like in the NES game.  The backdrop for the figure is the classic jungle look from the game, I always loved these boards.  On the back it shows you highlights of his weapons, and what the purpose of RAMBO is. 

Figure

The Rambo figure is well made, and the paint applications really stand out on this figure.  He has the body of the NECA Rambo II figure with highlights of orange and other colors to give him that true NES feel.  His joints work well and allows him to be put in almost any pose you choose.  I particularly like the look of his face and the bandanna that is what's left of Co's dress.  

Weapons

Rambo comes with a nice assortment of weapons and hands to make him look the way you want.  He can hold all his weapons snug, and comes with the long awaited bow with arrows!  The bow is made well, and has actual rope to allow you to fire the arrow!  Between the grenade, RPG, bow and arrow, I don't think anyone is stopping RAMBO!

Bottom Line

This figure is unique and a treasure to any NES or RAMBO fan.  He is the total package! From the box, to the figure and his weapons, he is a must buy.  NECA continues to make these wonderful video game line figures. I am very pleased to know that there are many more to come!  NECA Toys is at the top of their game right now! 

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NECA Toys Video Game Rocky Action Figure Review

Boom! Randy and NECA have done it again with a KNOCKOUT of a figure with the video game version of Rocky. I have seen many pictures of this figure online, but you can't begin to truly appreciate this figure until you get it in your hands. It blew my expectations right out of the water!

"I guess what I'm trying to say, is that if I can change, and you can change, everybody can change!"

Packaging:

This figures comes with the Sega-style packaging which I love. As always, when it comes to the NES/video games figures the packaging is ALMOST as good as the figures. NECA always pays close attention to detail and does an excellent job of replicating the look of the original packaging of the video game. Like the other action figures in this line, the inside of the box has a picture from the Start screen, an open window where the figure sits, and a 8 bit-style background. As you can tell from the above picture those backgrounds come in handy when taking photographs of the figure.

Figure and Accessories: 

This figure may only come with one accessory, but in my opinion it is one hell of an accessory. The American flag is molded to fit right over his shoulders. With it on, Rocky looks just like he did in the movie. Rocky is wearing his red, white, and blue trunks courtesy of his old buddy Apollo Creed. (Quick side note: Hey Carl Weathers, give Randy a call so you guys can get working on a Dillon figure!) The color on the trunks and gloves pop and the shading used on the hair and body just put this over the top. There is tan/light brown shading used on the body and blue/purple used on the hair. The paints and shading really accentuate and highlight the many details of this figure.

Bottom Line:

NECA has come out with many different Rocky figures over the years and I like them all a great deal. With that said, this one is, by far, my favorite one! Whether you are a Rocky collector or just a big fan of the retro NES/video game line you will not be disappointed. Like I said before, you can't truly begin to appreciate how nice this figure is until you get him in your hands, play with him, and pose him. 

It's great to know that this line has just taken off and there is no end in sight! 

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" He is not human, he is a piece of iron."

NECA Toys Burning Godzilla Figure Review

NECA Toys: Burning Godzilla

Dunnnn, Dun, Dun, Dun, Dun, DUNNNNNNNN, DUN, DUN, DUN!!!!!! GODZILLA!!!!

Godzilla is on FIRE!

What's up, everyone?  We are doing great because yesterday we received the NECA Burning Godzilla!  We were able to see this figure a few times before getting the final product and it's amazing!  The Godzilla line that NECA is doing is really bringing the monster back to the collectible world!  This particular Godzilla looks so detailed and ANGRY. You would be too if you were burning in the middle of a battle with Destoroyah!  So without any further delay let's get to the details of this cool figure I just had to rip open!

Packaging:

NECA has become widely known for their own creative art and packaging to go along with the amazing collectibles they produce from the ground up.  The Godzilla line doesn't fall short. You walk into the store and the figures pop right off of the shelves.  The art on the front and back brings me back to the movies and memories of watching them with my father, talking about who is going to beat who!  I am very impressed with the back picture used for this figure. It totally captures the perfect portrayal of the figure.

Figure:

The figure is well made and painted with lots of detail.  The tail snaps in the back with a ball joint that allows all kind of movement up and down for the tail.  It's so detailed that they have put pieces all the way through the tail to move/pose it just the way you want it.  We know Godzilla breathes nuclear fire, but that tail is also a weapon that has pummeled many enemies.  The fire effect really shines through on the figure no matter what angle you are looking at him.  He literally lights up in the pictures and on your shelf...he steals the show!  His legs and arms move well along with his jaw.  I was able to use micro machines in my pictures, because I believe they are perfect scale for this figure.  I eventually plan to have all the Godzilla's dominating my micro machines display. Now, tell me you wouldn't want to do that!  Jon and I were also discussing how there has been so many Godzilla figures made since we were kids and how poorly they were all done. This is the Godzilla line that I wanted as a kid...to destroy all my other toys!

 

 Bottom Line:

As we continue to review all of these great products NECA produces we see a trend. The combination of the many great ideas NECA has, along with Randy Falk leading the charge, and their interactions/close attention paid to what their fans want is really paying off.  They are creating new lines and ideas everyday based off so many factors, but they are getting it right.  This Burning Godzilla is a beautiful piece, and it's just a ton of fun to play with.  I love his paint scheme, his look, the eyes...it all just gives you that feeling of I would not want to F*** with this monster!  Now that you see what an amazing figure this is, be on the lookout for him!  This is the perfect figure to start your NECA Godzilla collection, because once you get one of them you will want them all!

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Sample courtesy of NECA Toys