of an experience. Here at Radar Toys, we are huge fans. What really made us stand up and take notice however, was the fact that the line of action figures were actually given their due respect when it came to design and quality. Too often great franchises are slighted with sloppy, mass produced figures that end up cheapening and staining the series for years to come. Examples that are sitting on the shelves at this very moment are abound. Green lantern movie merchandise anyone? Perhaps Thor? These are perfect examples of cheap products that are not doing justice to the franchise.
And I know, they're for the kids right? Well, kids form great memories from their favorite and beloved toys, and that has the power to turn them into collectors that can sustain a franchise for years, decades even. Why companies can't seem to grasp this is beyond us. A little more effort in quality, detail, and design can go a long, long ways.
Thankfully, BioShock was spared this slap in the face. Our guess is that because it is of a mature nature, it was treated as such, and reaped the benefit of that. So what made the BioShock figures so great and instantly collectible? The easily evident first attribute was the pool of material they had to start with. Perhaps the most recognizable character from the franchise is the Big Daddy. Scary, tough as nails, and hell bent on protecting his Little Sister, he is gorgeously designed. Drill, tank, suit, the Big Daddy has all the components for a really cool and unique figure. Lets look at some pictures:
Stellar comes to mind. They look great on any shelf and definitely stand out as unique against any other characters. There's a few different versions out there, but BioShock collectors don't seem to mind, they've been snapping them up since the game came out a couple of years ago. They're just such an easy example of things done right. They almost embarrass other product lines. Of course it helps that they are stylized from a the fantastically designed world of Rapture from the game, in and of itself a stellar piece of design work. Recently what has us all giddy here at Radar Toys, is the release of the Big Daddy variation with light up LED lights inside his helmet. Take a look:
With three colors to choose from included on each figure, it's a top tier BioShock figure. Plus, by including a three color option, NECA didn't force us to pick one specific color and stretch for some extra profits. Smart move, because collectors hate to feel forced or cornered. We just won't buy. Kudos to NECA. These look great on shelves, and fans are taking notice. Easily our favorite Big Daddy to date, it's a solid buy. To wrap this up, we are very thankful that BioShock has been treated as reverently as it has. It's a franchise that is definitely worth it, and judging by sales, the fans agree. BioShock figures for the win.
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