Kingdom Hearts
Diamond Select Toys
Kingdom Hearts has always been a weird concept: Final Fantasy meets Disney. I've never been a FF fan, but anything that can breathe new life into classic cartoon characters is more than welcome. Donald Duck is a wizard? Sure, why the hell not! Mickey Mouse with a sword?! Has he been allowed to be this violent since the 1930s?! The awesomeness of the concept and gameplay should be enough for you to stomach nonsensical, Japanime-style storytelling. Recommended!
Anyway, Diamond select began producing 7-inch scale KH figures last year. Most figures come in multi-packs in stores, online, and comic shops ($25). Walgreen's and Gamestop have produced a handful of paint-variant exclusives ($10). Sometimes, accessories and character exclusives. The Walgreen's Mickey has so far been the only way to pick up Pluto. I hate character exclusives, but this one was pretty easy to find.
Articulation varies character to character, and is sometimes hindered by costumes or size of the figure. Even with some limitations, they look great. Pete and Goofy may be my favorites so far. At least one more wave has been announce at this time: Tron and Sark with Sora, Goofy, and Donald in their Tron outfits! New Tron figures?! No problems, only solutions!
This may be the best line of Disney action figures ever produced. If you're a fan of the games, or just Disney characters, they are worth picking up.
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| Life-size Keyblade foam prop that I picked up at a comic convention for $25. |
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| Some of the single-packed figures have been clearanced at Walgreen's for $5. Roxas was worth it just for the Oathkeeper keyblade. Happy hunting! |
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