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Write a Review link for that item. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Classic Cartoon (Neca)Thought the only ninjas in New York were human-sized mutant turtles? Well, think again. Lotus Blossom was a character who only appeared in two episodes, but she left quite an impact, because you can't go wrong with ninja babes. However, the NECA two-pack featuring her proved hard for me to find, and I was finally able to find it hiding amongst some of the more recent releases, yet had to go out of town for it. I really wish NECA would give more specific sculpting credits, because there's three people credited here (Tony Cipriano, Tim Miller, and Kushwara Studios), and I'm not sure which one of them did Lotus. Whoever's responsible, the head sculpt is fine, though the eyes seem to be a bit too far apart. They designed her hair to flow back so it won't get in the way of the sheath, and the material used for it is a little softer, allowing you to work around it more easily. She gets an alternate head with the hood and mask on, but swapping heads can be a little tricky not only due to the hair, but because the default head's so tight on the ball that you're more likely to pop out the joint out of the neck, or the neck itself. Some heat the first time will make it easier to get the head off, so do that first before swapping. Standing 6" tall, there's not much to say about Lotus' body, since the colors are merely shades of gray and black, and it's basically traditional ninja garb. Her shapely figure carried over well into the third dimension, and the paint on the outfit is clean. The usual two-tone shading scheme is used for the body, with the back being a darker shade, but the lines are clean. Speaking of, the various painted outlines on the figure look great, and the thicker lines on the lips makes them more prominent. The paint isn't perfect, however, as the edges on the shins are uneven, and the paint will chip off the wrist joints, which is the problem due to her hand guards. As a ninja, Lotus needs a lot of articulation, so she has a barbell head and neck, swivel/hinge shoulders, elbows (double-type), wrists, and ankles, ball waist and hips, swivel thighs, and double-hinged knees. All of the joints move fine, but the sheath combined with the hair can interfere with head poses, and the slender legs makes standing up in dynamic poses a little difficult. She has a good assortment of accessories, including a katana with sheath, bow and arrow, a lotus blossom flower, and three sets of hands: open, gripping, and very tight grips for the flower (they can double as fists). The hands swap easily and hold most of the accessories well, but holding both the bow and arrow feels impossible due to the string and the right grip not having a good hold on the arrow. There's also the scent analyzer, a vacuum-like tool with a nose on front, and it's another one of those various goofy pieces of tech in the show. The nozzle is on a ball joint, which adds a bit of fun to it. Paired with Lotus is the Ghost of Chakahachi, who comes from her second - and final - appearance, "Farewell, Lotus Blossom." Chakahachi designed as a 19th-century samurai, complete with the top knot in his hair. Although he doesn't have an extra head, the portrait here is an appropriately stern expression, with the blue skin and blank yellow eyes giving away his spectral nature. The sculpt on the outfit is great, especially with how the articulation blends into the design. The paint's about the sane as Lotus, with clean lines and good shading, though there's some specks on the top of the hair, and visible mold lines on the hands. Up to the top of the hair, Chakahachi is about 7 1/4" tall. He was initially a giant in the episode, but shrank down to a more human size near the end. Chakahachi's articulation is mostly similar to Lotus, but he lacks the neck joint and swivels at the elbows. He does get swivels at the upper knees, calves, and near the shoulder, with the design of the sleeves hiding the joint, and the shoulder pad on his left arm can hinge up and down, allowing it to get out of the way of certain poses. The rest is the same, and everything moves fluidly. Aside from having three sets of hands (fists, grips, and open), the ghost also has a katana and butterfly sword, with sheaths for both that slide into the loops with some force (there's tabs on the sheaths to keep them from getting pushed in too far), and three energy effects: one flame, one large ball, and one designed to go onto the forearm. Chakahachi used his powers to briefly turn New York into Feudal Japan, and he can do the same to your display with these pieces, cast in translucent plastic. Speaking of, it would've been neat if Chakahachi was semi-transparent, making him look more ghostly. Sure, we all expected Lotus Blossom to happen at some point, but getting Chakahachi to go along with her is a surprise. Both figures are pretty well-made, and should fit in with plenty of displays. Just be mindful of the issues that can happen when swapping Lotus' heads, and you should be fine. Also, since Karai appeared in the "Shredder's Revenge" game adapted from the cartoon, Lotus may not be the only female ninja in the line. - 6/18/24   by RMaster007 |
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