Aquaman, King of Atlantis (Short Hair) (DC Universe Classics) Review

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Aquaman, King of Atlantis (Short Hair) (DC Universe Classics) Review

Aquaman, King of Atlantis (Short Hair)
DC Universe Classics (Mattel)WOOT, WOOT,WOOOT!!! I finally got my first DCUC figure! And and Aquaman at that? Psht, I got it made!!! So, mister Arthur Curry is the son of Tom Curry, a light house keeper. He and a beached mer-maid, Atlanna, conceived Orin, (Arthur's Atlantian name). Later in Arthur's life, still unknowing of his mother's home and race, Atlanna died of natural causes. Yes, I know my version contradicts the origin on the back of Aquaman's packaging, but this is how I know it.

This figure is great. It's everything I could hope for from a figure except for a few things. What first struck me was the articulation. Obviously, I'd seen pictures of these odd leg POA, but I'd never seen them first hand. They work very well, and look a billion times more natural and realistic than common ML leg joints. That is, if you don't have your figures do the splits, then their legs just look weird. Also, there are the upside-down tear-drop shaped shoulder joints. They look much better, but again, only if you don't put them in certain positions. There's also no finger articulation, which is sourly missed, considering Aquaman has his Trident to hold. I can understand that the Four Horsemen and Mattel want to be different than ToyBiz and everyone else, but there's a difference between that, and just being arrogant.

I just read a few of Doc Nightmare's reviews, and agree that, most parts of these figures are painted, but just the few bits than aren't, make for a noticeable contrast. Aquaman's legs are shaded with black, but the green on his gloves aren't, and it leaves them looking very bright and naked. Other than that, there's the fact than Aquaman's belt is left a bleak yellow colour, and his Trident and caller around his neck are a matching gold. But, his chest and arms were painted with a lighter orange, over the darker plastic. I also think the insignia they chose for the belt; the "A", could of had more research done for it. The "A" they chose is, I'm guessing, an older version than the one Aqauman wares today.

The Trident is also great. His face also looks good. His hair definitely has the effect it's flowing his the water. Lots of detail and good paint apps. In fact, despite the lack of paint in some places, this entire figure has excellent detail. From the wrinkles in Aqauman's gloves, to the scales on his shirt, Mattel and the Four Horsemen have done a fine job of bringing this character to life. A perfect figure to start off my new collection!