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allosaurus
Disappointed. Expected 3d puzzle which would look somewhat like the photo representation. Simply a 1/2" plywood puzzle which creates a silouette only. Very misleading advertisement. I returned mine as soon as I opened the box. ... Read more

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NewWave Plastic Gargoyles for the office
This is a fun poseable model right out of the box.
I have two guarding the entrance to my office like new-wave gargoyles. The bricks fit together well and are strongly joined where the limbs articulate. My 4 and 7 year old nieces thought my new "pets" were a lot of fun. They said it was "like playing barbies, but you can bend these more". They did tend to "break" the models by trying to twist them in ways that the joints didn't allow, but the 7 year old got the knack by the end of the night and was actually looking at how the limbs moved so she could rotate them as she wanted without popping the joints apart. Fair warning, large sections of these models are preformed and can't really be adjusted much. Still, I can see some way so "tying into" what is here and adding some details if you wanted. Me, I am more-or-less considering them completed sculptures at this time and not really trying to modify them at all. ... Read more

Editorial Review

King Kong blazes a forest trail in this spectacularly improbable hotrod. Kong'slarge torso is crumpled into a car seemingly too small for him (from navel to head hemeasures about 3 inches; the car is only 6 inches long). His gaping mouth with its pointyteeth coordinates well with the spiked hubcaps and evil eye on the hood. The King wearsa crown, and the back of his seat is decorated with a nameplate and a coat of arms. Helooks at once frightening and absurd--his oversized mitts dwarf the tiny steering wheel, asif he hijacked the vehicle from a human. Detailed assembly directions include paintingsuggestions. Be sure to use one of the recommended glues and paints designed for plasticmodeling kits. --Richard Farr ... Read more

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The Best Toy On Earth
This toy is awsome. It is the best toy ever.

Never meant to be the TV show Batmobile
The reason this Batmobile does not resemble the one from the televison show in some respects is that it is based on the comic book, not the TV show. I am not sure if Playing Mantis has the license for the show or not, but I do know they have a Batplane model which was never in the show.

I have the '50s model and the '60s model, and both are fun to build and great to display.

Johnny Lightning Batmobile Could have been better
This is not a replica of the 60's t.v. show. The Barris Batmobile did not have headlights or the yellow thing is the lower cut out, only yellow marker light in front. The original had 3 rocket launchers, turbine exhaust that shot out a flame, had an ariel with lights and beacon on top. It also had two rear winshields like on the front. It had a bat turn lever on roof, bat phone, computers. The fins on the rear on the JL do not have the webbing, the rear bumper is wrong,the hood is totally wrong the realone had no chrome or tail lights. Ther is no chain cutter, the interior is all wrong. I dont know if they did not get permission from george barris or what but ths is a poor copy of the batmobile! The Corgi # 267 was the best copy of a batmobile made. ... Read more

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Playing Mantis is the GREATEST!!!
This is one of the most basic models that has ever been created. I would not recommend it to someone who wants to spend a lot of time on a difficult project. Unless you want to spend time in detailing it. It is almost flawless in its look and design. If this were a completed kit selling in a store it might cost hundreds of dollars!!! Johnny Lightening gives you a partially completed kit, which doesn't need to be painted...but you should. The real joy comes when you finally put it together and see how beautiful it is...especially if you did a good job on the interior detail work. Batman comes back and comes alive with this model. If you want real work, try sculpting a Batman and Robin to sit inside. I love Playing Mantis for bringing so much childhood joy back to us Baby Boomers and at such a great price. Buy it please...this will tell them that you want more of the same!!! ... Read more

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A Good Model for a Modeler...
A great model. It is fun, durable, but is for advanced modelers only. (In other words... dont leave a 5 year old to do it.)

Burn it up
This is a great modelkit for all U gundam fans and fanatics.
I brought it saturday and when its done it looks so awesome.
so in the end its worth every penny! ... Read more

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The Cool Toy
This is a great toy. People who enjoy building models,well this is the model for you. It stands up tall and does not fall over. I had a lot of fun making this toy. I know you will too. It is a fair price and it is well worth it. Buy it! You will be satified! ... Read more