DC COLLECTIBLE NEW 52 BLACK ADAM

Black Adam is a fictional character published by Fawcett Comics from 1945 to 1973.  He was created by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Later on DC comics earned the publishing rights for the Captain Marvel A.K.A. Shazam title. Black Adam is the predecessor and arch enemy of Shazam. Like Shazam he too has magical powers which include super strength, speed, high intellect, invulnerability and many more. Most recently Black Adam was published in the Justice League New 52 as a bonus storyline. The bonus story focuses on how a boy acquired powers and became Shazam.

Black Adam first appeared in the Marvel Family #1 (1945)

 

 

Black Adam in his New 52 look.

 

DC Collectibles New 52 Super Villain Black Adam.

Black Adam figure has around 11 points of articulation.

 

 

 

Good sculpted and painted details. His lightning symbol has painted detail simulating power surges. His suit and belt has engraved details as well.

 

 

Close up of Black Adam’s mean looking head sculpt.

Black Adam was sculpted by Phil Ramirez.

 

 

Another thing that caught my attention was his boots. In the old comic books Black Adam had a simple yellow colored boot. But look at his boots now, what an improvement.

 

 

 

The cape was a welcome addition in Black Adams costume. T

he cape is made of soft rubber and is permanently fix, so do not attempt to remove it.

 

 

 

Closer look at his cape shows engraved detail and several holes.

The tattered look on his cape shows how ancient Black Adam is.

Nice touch DC.

 

 

 

Black Adam drawn by Alex Ross.

 

 

 

DC made an excellent Black Adam figure. I like the facial expression, the new boots and his tattered cape. This figure is highly recommended.

 

STORM SHADOW BY HOT TOYS PART 2

Storm Shadow is back to show you his gear. Unlike the Snake Eye figure that came with several fire arms, Storm Shadow only have a pistol. But since Storm Shadow is not your typical soldier, he had goodies much better than your standard guns. Check out his awesome weaponry by scrolling down.

Storm Shadow from the G.I. Joe Retaliation movie.

 

 

Storm Shadow came with his twin swords. Hot Toys made an excellent replica of his swords both marked with the Arashikage clan logo.

Both scabbards can be stored at the back.

 

 

  Like in the movies, Storm Shadow’s twin sword can be combined to form a weapon similar to Darth Mauls light sabers. So how do you merge the swords? Well Hot Toys did provide a small piece for that (see middle piece).

 

 

First you remove the end part of both swords. Then reconnect them using the connector.

 

 

 

 

  He also came with several shuriken and a pair of sai.

 

 

 

 

 

Storm Shadow’s pistol.

 

 

 

All hail COBRA!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STORM SHADOW BY HOT TOYS PART 1

Storm Shadow is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe franchise. He is popularly known as Cobra Commander’s ninja assassin. A member of the Arashikage ninja clan Storm Shadow is an expert in several forms of martial arts. He is also proficient in the use of bladed weapons and throwing stars. Aside from assassinations, Cobra Commander relies on Storm Shadow for intelligence gathering and sabotage. His wide set of skills makes Storm Shadow Cobra’s most valuable asset.

Slip cover with Storm Shadow box art.

 

 

At the back of the inner box is a black & white photo of Storm Shadow.

Storm Shadow figure out of the box.

 

Close up of the head sculpt.

Actor Lee Byung-Hun portrayed the role of Storm Shadow.

 

Storm Shadow came with an alternate head, this time he is wearing his mask.

 

 

Storm Shadow came with several pairs of hand. Among them are a pair of relaxed palm and a pair for holding his fire arm or pistol.

 

Next is a set of hands for his shuriken (throwing stars) and a pair for holding his swords.

 

 

 

 

 

I’ll be back soon for part 2 to show you Storm Shadow’s ninja gear.

 

 

 

SNAKE EYES BY HOT TOYS PART 2

G.I. Joe’s greatest ninja is back and now loaded with all sorts of weapons. Scroll down to learn more about what our ninja master brings with him when going face to face with Cobra minions.

Snake eyes G.I. Joe’s master ninja.

 

Snake Eyes’ side arm of choice is the FNX-9 as for his main fire arm he is equipped with the Heckler & Koch MP7A1.

 

 

FNX-9 uses 9x19mm rounds.

 

If you look closely you’ll notice that Snake Eyes is actually left handed. Most of the time 1/6^th scale figures are right handed; their side arm holster is at the right thigh or hip. Only a handful of figures are supplied with a left hand configuration. ( Snake Eyes is only my second left handed figure.).

 

MP7A1 personal defense weapon uses 4.6x30mm rounds.

Snake also carries two fighting knives.

 

  One of the knives is sheathed at his right side the other one is at the back.

 

 

  Snake Eyes came with two different swords. One came with a silver edge and the other in color black. Both swords bare the Arashikage clan logo.

 

 

Snake Eyes keeps his swords tucked at the back along with his knife and several utility pouches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YO! JOE!!!

 

 

 

Click here to view Part One