[Trivial Psychic]

On the Silver Surfer topic, I'm going to assume he's also been released because I ran into him today and picked him up. Here's some thoughts.

Silver Surfer: While I wasn't a fan of the body mold being implimented when I first saw the unveil, having the figure in hand, I can say with confidence that I believe they went with the right choice. Having grown up in Hawaii, and seen my fair share of surfers and beach bods, this is the look for Norrin that I wanted. Contrary to what people have been griping about as well, I feel that the board is appropriately sized as well. The headsculpt on mine was very well done, and while we all tend to groan at them at this point, the re-use of the "Kirby bubbles" was a smart one, especially with the new, glittering plastic they used. They still don't place securely on the body, but they at the very least look like they are radiating with cosmic energy. The plethora of extra hands are an awesome bonus, giving this version of the Surfer a TON of emoting options.



As for the negatives, I really wish that they would have put a spare peg onto the surfboard to allow both feet to plug in. It would make it a hell of a lot easier to pose with a stand if they did. In addition, and this is a really big one...I really wish it had been cast in silver plastic as opposed to have being painted on. My Surfer has a bald spot on his front left shoulder where you can see the light grey plastic underneath. I painted over the spot, and while it's passable, I can't unsee it. I have a feeling this is going to be a common issue as well, as I have another Surfer here that I picked up for a friend, and upon taking a closer look, it has the same issue. Be sure to check over the left shoulder (Surfer's left) when picking one up in store.



All in all...despite those two issues, this is the best Walgreen's exclusive we've gotten to date. Go get him!