Category: Decorations

FUNKO BEAGLE STATUETTE

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 30, 2020

SUMMARY:

Released in 2016, this shorter-than-usual Funko is just slightly less than three inches tall. It can turn its head slightly left and right. This Funko Beagle has the breed’s standard tri-color (brown-white-and-black) markings.

REVIEW:

For beagle lovers, this Funko statuette is adorable. Durable and well-manufactured in hard plastic, this petite pooch (sporting those distinctive Funko-style black button eyes and a shiny black nose) is an impressive likeness of this excitable breed of hound. It makes a delightful desk or bookcase decoration.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars

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ELVIRA (FUNKO’S ROCK CANDY VINYL STATUETTE)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 26, 2020

SUMMARY:

Released in 2017, this Rock Candy vinyl collectible by Funko presents actress Cassandra Peterson’s legendary Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Faithfully recreating her sultry black evening gown (including a jeweled dagger) and over-the-top make-up, this statuette is approximately 5½ inches tall. Its packaging includes two small head shots of the real Elvira to compare with one of the same size of this cartoony counterpart. The collectible has large foot pegs in case one wishes to pose her on a display base (which isn’t included).

REVIEW:

Including a spot-on paint job, Funko’s sculpted rendition of Elvira is flawless. The minute details extend to her black fingernail polish, the gleam off her black patent leather pumps, and even a dimple on her right cheek. The sole oddity are the foot pegs, as they aren’t even necessary. This statuette stands perfectly well because the molded black dress effectively anchors her. To Funko’s credit, the well-designed packaging allows consumers to see the statuette through clear plastic to confirm that it does indeed match exactly the gothic promo photo on back. Considering its tongue-in-cheek potential as a desk or shelf decoration, this vinyl statuette would make an amusing gift for any Elvira fan.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars

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MARRIED WITH CHILDREN’S AL BUNDY (FUNKO STATUETTE)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 25, 2020

SUMMARY:

Meant to resemble actor Ed O’Neill as downtrodden Al Bundy from the 1987-1997 Fox TV series, this vinyl Funko was released in 2018. It is the standard Funko size (about 3.75 inches tall). Al is depicted wearing his standard shoe salesman work attire, with the right hand gripping his beloved TV remote and the left hand is relaxing, well, uh, somewhere else. Let’s just call it a vintage Al Bundy pose.

Note: Al Bundy is Funko # 688. Also available separately is his ‘beloved’ family: wife Peggy Bundy (Funko # 689); daughter Kelly Bundy (Funko # 690); and son Bud Bundy (Funko # 691).

REVIEW:

Funko definitely captures the vintage Al Bundy look, even down to the minute details of stripes on his tie. The paint job is terrific but not flawless. There may be some minor paint bleeds in various places (i.e. on Al’s left sideburn), which can be spotted upon close inspection. Still, considering all factors (particularly, its amusing potential as a desk or shelf decoration), this Funko Al Bundy makes a fine gag gift to any Married With Children fan.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars

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DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE (WCW BOBBLEHEAD STATUE)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 25, 2020

SUMMARY:

At eight inches tall (including its 1¼-inch display base), this hand-painted bobblehead statue depicts pro wrestling icon Diamond Dallas Page in his ‘Bang’ taunting pose. The “Bang! Diamond Dallas Page” wording is written/engraved in black pen. This bobblehead was evidently released sometime in the later nineties (maybe 1997 or 1998) as official WCW (World Championship Wrestling)/NWO (New World Order) merchandise. However, it can’t be confirmed whether or not Page’s autograph is legitimate.

The smooth and rock-hard texture of the wrestling ring display base suggests that it is perhaps made with a resin.

Note: This loose statue was purchased as is, without packaging and missing the fourth ring post.

REVIEW:

Despite so little info available about its manufacturer, this bobblehead is still impressive. Re: his ceramic head, its spot-on paint job and detailing (including Page’s molded dirty blondish-brown hair and beard) are superb, right down to his mocking sneer. Attached to a most likely ceramic body (which even replicates his upper arm tattoos), this bobblehead makes for a mini-masterpiece. The hardened support base is plenty durable, as its thin black fabric-covered band effectively acts as the ring ropes. Whoever sculpted this statue deserves kudos for a top-tier homage to Diamond Dallas Page.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars

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BASSET HOUND/HUSH PUPPY (PLUSH BEANBAG)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 24, 2020

SUMMARY:

Celebrating ‘Hush Puppies,’ this 4¾-inch tall, 6¾-inch long basset hound beanbag is from Applause, Inc. consisting of synthetic fiber; plastic pellets; a rubbery fake leather nose; and black marble-like eyes. Its tag indicates that its ‘fur’ can be surface-washed and air-dried.

REVIEW:

Sporting an adorable likeness to real basset hounds (including a doleful facial expression), this pocket-sized beanbag is solidly manufactured. It even possesses the same doughy/sagging physique that bassets tend to have. As a low-key desk or shelf decoration, this beanbag makes a great gift for Basset Hound aficionados.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 10 Stars

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SANTA GRINCH & MAX (PLUSHIE TWO-PACK)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 24, 2020

SUMMARY:

Released in late 2018 by The Manhattan Toy Company as merchandise tying into The Grinch animated film is this holiday dynamic duo. At 1.5 feet tall (to the tip of his Santa hat), the Grinch is accompanied by a 7-inch Max (to the tip of his single yellow felt antler). The Santa Grinch is made of polyester fiber with polyethylene pellets inside while the attached Max is also made from polyester fiber.

REVIEW:

With both sporting excellent likenesses, this two-for-one plushie is mostly all good. Grinch’s Santa hat and Max’s red ribbon-tied antler add an extra classy touch. Unlike the Santa Grinch’s stitched grin, Max is curiously missing a mouth. One would have to peer closely to even see Max’s stitched smile, as it blends far too much into his brown ‘fur.’ Perhaps this adorable duo’s best element is how the Grinch’s arm is lovingly wrapped around his faithful pooch. As a light-hearted yuletide treat for Grinch fans, this pairing make for a fun Christmas decoration.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars