[Trivial Psychic]

Since I found Mystique yesterday, here's a couple of thoughts.



Man...Walgreens exclusives just keep getting better. Mystique is a figure that has long been in need of an update, and the first attempt at it by Hasbro left much to be desired. The paints on mine were crisp and clean, and I really like how the floating belt piece is worked for the sash. The head sculpt (all of them) are really well done, are very nice touches giving us some custom options, and I especially enjoy how the sneering smile is portrayed on the primary sculpt. This is a bad woman who's up to no good, and hell hath no fury like her scorn.

Of course, there are some minor complaints as nothing is ever perfect, and my gripe here is with the hands. I'm really glad Hasbro opted to give her two trigger finger hands, but I really wish that they would change trigger hands to a roll of the dice swivel instead of the common in and out motion they have. The weapon accessories are also a bit silly as well...I ditched them quickly for some that felt far more appropriate.

The other gripe is not even a gripe at all...but more of a preference. Typically, Mystique is often drawn in this outfit wearing high heeled boots, and not the flat soled shoes the figure comes with...so I swapped them out for a fodder pair. They might hurt her articulation just a little bit and make her trickier to stand...but I really like the femme-fatale sex appeal they give her, and they give her a tiny bit of height to boot.

(Customizer hint...the color of her flat soled feet perfectly match the UGG wave Black Cat, so if you've ever wanted to ditch BC's heels for flats, Mystique is the perfect opportunity.)

Bottom line...If you see her...grab her. She's good. Then take your old Toybiz version outside and burn her. She makes good compost and will help keep you warm during the cold fronts we're having.