Post by countzackula on Apr 29, 2014 7:32:43 GMT -5
I recently discovered these in my search for Chap Mei compatible figures...especially since I was craving more Greco-Roman themed characters to go with my True Legends Greek myth toys. By some company called DIY. That's about alls I know, honey!
Come in these plastic rectangular boxes with cardboard inserts. As for quality...admittedly cheap. Dollar store fare. Sadly, no weapons were included.
The art on the backs of the packs seems pretty nice compared to the quality of the figures. There even seems to be some stats for each character as if there were a game that went with them. For the most part, after some very mild research...most seem to be fairly accurate...I think. I'm not a historian! Still, the lack of accessories saddens me greatly.
I added some weapons for fun:
All these guys have the ol' five-point articulation scheme...rotating neck, rotating shoulders, and v-crotch hips...except for the Roman soldier whose legs simply attach flat to his torso. Technically, some of the helmets are removable if you pry off the loosely glued pieces, but most are just solid heads.
Compared to the Chap Mei True Legends figures, the DIY guys are unfortunately smaller...and it's fairly noticeable. Bummer. However, since they only made four characters for the Greek myth set, these kinda fit in if you aren't picky and don't necessarily give a crap about historical accuracy. You can have some nice buddies to fight alongside Hercules and Perseus!
Come in these plastic rectangular boxes with cardboard inserts. As for quality...admittedly cheap. Dollar store fare. Sadly, no weapons were included.
The art on the backs of the packs seems pretty nice compared to the quality of the figures. There even seems to be some stats for each character as if there were a game that went with them. For the most part, after some very mild research...most seem to be fairly accurate...I think. I'm not a historian! Still, the lack of accessories saddens me greatly.
I added some weapons for fun:
All these guys have the ol' five-point articulation scheme...rotating neck, rotating shoulders, and v-crotch hips...except for the Roman soldier whose legs simply attach flat to his torso. Technically, some of the helmets are removable if you pry off the loosely glued pieces, but most are just solid heads.
Compared to the Chap Mei True Legends figures, the DIY guys are unfortunately smaller...and it's fairly noticeable. Bummer. However, since they only made four characters for the Greek myth set, these kinda fit in if you aren't picky and don't necessarily give a crap about historical accuracy. You can have some nice buddies to fight alongside Hercules and Perseus!
