SUMMARY:
Released in 2004 by Toy Biz as part of its Spider-Man action figure series, it’s a 7-inch Mac Gargan figure as the original Scorpion in all his villainous green glory.
With a rubber stinger tail permanently attached like a backpack, the figure sports several interesting articulation points. Specifically: 1. His head turns a complete 360-degrees. 2. Despite other limited mobility, the arms can rotate 360-degrees and bend at both the elbows and wrists. 3. The fingers (but not the thumbs) bend remarkably well. 4. The waist rotates his upper body a full 360-degrees. 5. The relatively spry legs bend at the knees, ankles, and upper feet. 6. With some effort, the Scorpion can be posed in a long-term standing pose, but propping him against a hard surface may prove necessary.
REVIEW:
The superb manufacturing and paint quality of this durable figure is easily equal to, if not superior, to the ongoing Marvel Legends action figure series. His attached rubber tail is also well-produced, though it requires more space to set up a display pose. For fans of Mac Gargan’s classic Scorpion, this figure is definitely worth pursuing.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
None.
PACKAGING:
Marketed as one of Spider-Man’s greatest foes, his packaging box makes it easy to identify this character.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars
