SUMMARY:
Released through Marvel in 2007 for Image Comics “Legendary Super-Heroes” action figure line, this 6-inch Super Patriot cyborg likely represents the character’s first incarnation as a toy.
Its articulation points include: 1. With some effort, the head can swivel a full 360-degree rotation. 2. Bending slightly at the left elbow only, the arms can rotate a full 360-degrees and can fully extend outwardly. 3. The left wrist swivels his left forearm in a full 360-degree rotation. 4. Four fingers on his left hand can bend. 5. His upper body can turn a full 360-degree swivel and can bend backwards and forwards at the torso. 6. Above his utility belt, the lower body can also swivel a full 360-degrees. 7. The boots spin a full 360-degrees. 8. The upper portion of his boots bend. 9. When positioned, the figure can indefinitely stand for display poses.
The bottom of his feet include peg holes for display stands he will fit on, though none are included for the figure. He also has a large peg hole hollowed into his back, suggesting that some sort of backpack accessory is available. His flag-themed shoulder pads are removable.
Note: This figure’s variant depicts Super Patriot without his mask.
REVIEW:
Sporting a spot-on paint job (the red-white-and-blue colors are stellar), this figure’s metallic cyborg arms and legs give him a distinctive look. His trademark mask (with an attached long white ponytail) is also sturdily constructed. Yet, the figure has some distinguishing flaws. First, as the right elbow joint bends only inwardly, the right arm’s pose options are strictly limited. The left arm is more maneuverable, but its elbow joint is still stiff. The other weak spot pertains to his knee joints-knee pads (which aren’t too flimsy), but their articulation is practically non-existent. Hence, if one pushes their luck too often, these inflexible elbow and knee joints might require some carefully-applied super-glue.
Despite its various limitations, this Super Patriot rates fairly close in quality to the Marvel Legends of that era.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
No accessories are included, so the huge peg hole in his back is a mystery. As part of the 1-of 6 “Build-Your-Own-Pitt” figure, Super Patriot does come with its left arm component.
PACKAGING:
On Image Comics’ behalf, Marvel does an excellent job promoting the figure in its nicely-manufactured box.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 5½ Stars
