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The Baby Hellboy figure PLUS a bonus Rasputin figure...
On October 9, 1944, during a battle between Allied troops and Nazi scientists trying to open a portal to Hell and the baby Hellboy came through from the other side, as naked as a newborn babe dragging along the Right Hand of Doom. You can get the full-grown Hellboy 8" action figure from Mezco Toyz, but he is not as cute as this baby Hellboy, with his curly red tail and tiny little horns.

But not only do you get the baby Hellboy figure, there is a Rasputin bonus figure, who also comes with his magic glove that he used to open the portal. Unlike the other characters in the 1st Series of "Hellboy" figures, Rasputin is dressed in his 1944 garb, which consists of his crazy red robe with all that golden detailing and the high fur collar while Hellboy, Abe Sapien, and Rasputin's sidekick Kornen, all have the modern look. Rasputin does look a little bit like the Mad Monk that undermined the rule of the Romanov's, but historical fidelity is not what is important here.

All things you have to admit that the Rasputin figure is probably the most impressive bonus figure you have seen to date. The baby Hellboy is worth the full price, so throwing in Rasputin just sweetens the deal. ... Read more

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Very Cool Figure
This figure comes with another head to attach on with Abe wearing his goggles as well as a harness to go around his neck. With them on, he looks like he just stepped out of the movie. This is a gem for any collectors but also a lot of fun as well! Beautiful amphibious paint job too!

Hellboy's psychic amphibious sidekick, Abe Sapien
In the world of Hellboy, Abraham "Ape" Spaien is a mer-man whose origin is uncertain. He was found by plumbers in a water-filled casket hidden away in a forgotten chamber in the basement of St. Trinian's Hospital in Washington, D.C., where he was in a state of suspended animation. The label on the container had the date Abraham Lincoln died (which would be April 15, 1865, having been shot the previous night at Ford's Theater) and the notation "Ichthyo Sapien". Consequently it was decided to name the creature Abe Sapien when he went to work for the Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense and became an ally of Hellboy.

The figure in director Guillermo del Toro's film looks a bit different from the one in Mike Mignola's Dark Horse comic book. Played by Doug Jones, although the voice is obviously David Hyde Pierce, this Abe Sapien is one of the better shades of blue-green you have seen on an 8" action figure for some time. Abe is wearing his swim shorts, has a pretty cool belt, and comes with goggles and his water-breathing device for when he has to follow Hellboy, Liz Sherman, and John Meyers around on dry land.

This one is probably my favorite of the Hellboy action figures produced by Mezco, which also includes bad guys Rasputin and Kroenen along with Hellboy himself. I especially like the details on Abe's hands. True, you have to be careful how you pose him, because if it is not just right, this figure is going to fall down. But one thing in Abe's favor is that he has a lot of poses in which he looks good, especially if you are pretending he is swimming around underwater in his tank.

This Figure Is Great!
I love this figure! He has great detail and sculpting and some cool accessories. The baby Sammael figure is also extremely detailed for something so small. This is probably one of the best action figures I have bought all year.

Fish Stick!
This is a great figure! He is very accurate to the movie (did anyone else notice he's the only "shiny" figure? every other character is textured but Abe looks like he's all wet! Bad Itchyo Sapien Pun *_*) Okay, one minor complaint and it is so minor that it doesn't lower the score of this toy and that is that he can't sit on a shelf. that's it. Heis other forms of articulation are amazinf, as is the detail. His feet allow him to stand by himself, always a plus with high end action figures. Abe is also so +sigh+ pretty blue with movie accurate markings all over him. I also love his hands! Yeah, his hands, they're positioned just like they are when he's "seeing" in the movie (which I loved if you can't tell ^_^) Educational wise, its great for teaching kids about Itchyo Sapiens, How Action Figures should be made or the hazards of dumping radioactive waste into the ocean.
He's super durable! I carried around in my backpack once and he stayed in good shape. Abe comes with a creepy baby Sammael, too. Abe come shighly reccomended from a HEllboy Fangirl!

Oh shut up, you cry baby!
Oh, your Abe figure doesnt not quite live up to your dreams? TOO FREAKIN BAD! I have two of them; one Previews Exclusive and the regular Abe figure, and they are standing right now on my table. Before you decide to slam a figure. Why not take the time to mess with Abe's circle thigh joints. Once you rotate them the right way, he stands easily. Heck, they both stand easily. Slamming these great toys, just because you cant figue out a thigh joint. Does nothing but make you look ridiculous.

These toys rule. END OF ******* LINE. ... Read more

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The supernatural and spectral Nazi assassin Kroenen
When Kroenen showed upon the prologue of the "Hellboy" film, dressed up in his Nazi uniform but also wearing a gas mask, I found myself thinking, when was the last time we had a really good Nazi villain in a movie (I going back to Laurence Olivier in "Marathon Man," the movie that proved what you always suspected was true: your dentist is a Nazi). I was a bit disappointed that the 8" Kroenen action figure from Mezco Toyz was not decked out in his Nazi garb, but I have to admit that for most of "Hellboy" he is dressed as you see him here.

The Kroenen figure comes with several points of articulation and is as poseable as the Abe Sapien figure, and has two detachable double-bladed baton-swords of his own invention that can be attached (although the end effect is a different look from what we see in "Hellboy"). It would be nice if you could pop out Kroenen's key from the implant in his chest, but that would be a bit much for a figure this small (there are 12" figures coming out later this summer). The figure is still wearing elaborately detailed armor and gives you Hellboy and Abe Sapien figures somebody to fight.

There is also a Rasputin figure that includes the infant Hellboy that popped out of the portal back in 1944. The Mezco quartet are an above average set of movie tie-ins for both long time fans and new converts to the world of Mike Mignola's Dark Horse comic book created by Guillermo del Toro's film. ... Read more

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fatty
This figure looks about thirty to forty pounds too thin to be Kelly Osbourne!

Kelly's the Funkiest of the Bunch
Though I'm fondest of the Ozzy and Sharon figures, Kelly's is the most versatile and colorful. Like all the other Osbourne action figures in this line, Kelly comes with a push-button "talking" base (three different bleeped quotes from the girl herself, batteries included), a handful of accessories (shoulder bag, natty purse, sunglasses, and a non-pooping/puking kitty), and is made from sturdy (non-flex) plastic.

Kelly has the most articulation of her clan with 8 points (ball joint neck stub, shoulders, wrists, waist and calves), and a sculpt that is fairly realistic and still fun. I particularly like the hair nubbins (think Lisa Simpson or Bjork with conditioner), the dimples and the color choices. Last but not least, Kelly's big footwear makes it easy to stand and pose her without the base.

I suppose this figure could be used in some kind of educational way, but why try ? These Osbourne family figures are toys tailor made for fans and collectors, and are among the very best items offered to date. I bought the complete set initially as a collectible to keep stored, but after checking out the great packaging and figure details I had to open them. I plan on buying a second set to show Mezco Toys my appreciation for doing a great job on this toy line. ... Read more

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Phat Jack w/Faux-Hawk Intact
Jack Osbourne is probably the least obtrusive member of his clan, barring sister Amie who doesn't appear in the TV show. As such, you'd kind of think his action figure would be boring. Well, the likeness isn't as good as those of his parent's figures, but the faux-hawk, specs and threads are a real good approximation of his TV appearance in the show's first season. He has the same huge feet as the rest of the family members, and the same limited articulation. Jack has 6 points: neck, shoulders, forearms, waist, and the neck is a swivel that allows you to tilt and turn. His glasses and neckchain are not removeable.

Jack comes with typical accessories: a squeeze-to-show-the-sick-come-out bulldog, a digital camcorder, and a "talking" base emblazoned with his name. The base plays one of three different quotes from Jack at the push of a button (all obscenities are bleeped), and batteries are included. Sold in a card-backed blister pack, this figure (like all the other Osbournes) is approximately 1:6 scale, solid in composition (no flimsy bits), and can stand easily without the base.

If you're a fan of the show and collect toys like me, these four figures are a terrific set, and Jack not the least. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Though some contemporary film fans may not realize it, theroots of many modern horror classics lie in the silent films of theearly 20th century. Even before Lugosi, Chaney, and Lee brought ustheir respective chilling versions of the vampire's tale, Germandirector F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu was giving silent filmaudiences the chills. Inspired by this dark 1922 classic comes theelaborate articulated figure of Knock Renfield the Madman. This AztechToyz creation compares favorably with similar sets and featuresintricate detailing and handpainted features. This colorized Renfieldcharacter (a more authentic monochrome version is also available) comesready to display (or play) in his asylum diorama, featuring shackles,bed, and a few crawling surprises. It connects with the Graf Orlokdiorama (available separately) to form one huge, horrifying scene. Alsoincluded is a film cell collector's card. --Matthew Mason ... Read more

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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is more than a horrormasterpiece--it has been hailed as one of the most important filmsever. If nothing else, it has certainly defined the gothic look for thebetter part of a century. Here the title character, a mysteriouscarnival hypnotist whose very presence heralds doom, is sculpted inauthentic detail and handpainted in a colorized update of the film'soriginal black-and-white imagery. Open Caligari's body to find astraightjacket composed of frightening creatures. The set comes with afilm cell collector's card and features a detailed carnival dioramabase that replicates the feel of the film. --Matthew Mason ... Read more

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Silent Screamer- Dr Caligari.The Hypnotist
Another well done Silent Screamer. Nice rendition of the Hypnotist from The Cabinet of Dr Caligari, the classic German Expressionist film from the early years of the silents. Goes well with it's companion figure of Caesare the Sleepwalker with which it can form a nice diorama. Buy them both, I can't find them anywhere else cheaper.Especially at the sale price at ToysRus. ... Read more

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Gorgeous sculpture
I honestly didn't expect the Mezco piece to be this nice. It's really a beautiful sculpt with some very nice accesories. Mine managed to break off at the waist in shipping somehow, but since I'm not a hardcore collector I just glued it back together and plopped him on the shelf next to my other Hellboy memorabilia. I suspect this piece will stack up very favorably against the upcoming large scale Sideshow statue, and at a fraction of the price. Recommended!

This figure is massive...
Though I knew this was an 18" figure, I was still surprised at how massive it is-and heavy. I recently bought two, one to display and the other to sell somewhere down the line...yes, I'm a geek... Regardless, for collectors like me, this figure is definately worth the price. The detail is immaculate down to the actual bullets in Hellboy's "Good Samaritan." I love how the figure is also wearing stitched clothing which gives it a more textured appearance. The gun is a little hard to squeeze into Hellboy's hand, but there is a holster on his belt that serves as a temporary sanctuary. The tail is a bendy, so you don't have to worry about it getting in the way as you pose it on your bookshelf. Speaking of posing, the figure can be easily placed in an upright position without it falling over. The one gripe I have is the packaging. It took me ten minutes to untie all the twisties which was a royal pain. All in all, you don't have to be a Hellboy fan to appreciate the artistry of this figure. ... Read more