DC Universe Classics Wave 17, aka the Rainbow Lantern wave was certainly not my favorite set. I like Green Lantern and I also enjoyed The Blackest Night comic series but I wasn't a big fan of Mattel devoting an entire set of action figures to what was really, a second string set of characters from TBN story. Like really, how long did we see Scarecrow as a member of the Sinestro Corps? Well, apparently long enough to get his own action figure. We did get a Scarecrow action figure from Mattel about 4 years ago in the DC Super Heroes toy series. I'm sure Batman fans would agree, we need an upgraded version. Since it appears we will not be getting a new regular Scarecrow action figure in the near future from Mattel (fingers cross for something in the Batman Legacy series), I decided to bite the bullet and pick a Sinestro Corps Scarecrow. Lets take a closer look.:
Out of all the DCUC Wave 17 action figures, Scarecrow is the only character that has not had a previous action figure released in the other DC Universe Classics toy line. So even though he is a Lantern action figure, I still wanted to have him.
This is a completely new sculpt in comparison to the DC Super Heroes Scarecrow (left) from head to toe. Sinestro Corps Scarecrow has thicker body parts and is less lanky than the DCSH version.
Wave 17 SC Scarecrow looks exactly like the Blackest Night version of the Scarecrow so fans of the comic series will love this action figure, but the best part, by far, is the head sculpt on this action figure. One of the best head sculpts I've seen in a while.
Close up, you can see the great detail work on Scarecrow's head. His yellow eyes are very cleanly painted and are very creepy looking. His mouth is also highly detailed and well painted. The hat has an old beat up look which is great too. My one minor complaint is the rope around his neck could've been painted a different color than his mask, but oh well. A great job overall. Paint job is also great. There was plenty of room for error and slop here, especially in the face but Mattel has put out a good job on this one.
Scarecrow also shines in the Articulation Department. All the usual DCUC joints are included and since Scarecrow's jacket is opened, his abdominal joint is not restricted, unlike what we've seen on some other jacket supporting DCUC action figures. Scarecrow also supports the newer double elbow and knee joints for extra flexibility. I find the newer knee joints add a little bit of height to these action figures, so compared to the characters from the older waves, Scarecrow is just a tad bit taller.
The only accessory that comes with Sinestro Corps Scarecrow is the standard issue Yellow Lantern and of course the CNC piece of Anti Monitor.
So, my ranting about the rainbow lanterns aside, this Sinestor Corps Scarecrow action figure was a good purchase. Like I said, the head sculpt a is pretty amazing piece of work and I would love to see it re-released on a regular Scarecrow action figure somewhere down the road, perhaps in the Batman Legacy toy series. (fingers crossed)
Sculpt/Design - 9, Paint - 9, Articulation - 9.5, Accessories - 5, Fun - 7
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