SUMMARY:
Released in 1995 by Toy Biz, this approximately 5-inch Jean Grey (Phoenix) figure may be the first to represent the character in her familiar green-yellow-and-black costume.
Her eyes and hair are cast in orange semi-transparent plastic to simulate its added feature: a red light (activated by a push button in her back) that partially lights up her eyes and hair. As such, the character’s appearance is faithfully rendered. Though her head doesn’t move, the articulation consists of: 1. A 360-degree rotation of the left arm, as the mostly mobile right arm is blocked by her hair for a full rotation. 2. The figure bends at the waist. 3. Small silver screws seen on its elbow and knee joints add some extra flexibility. 4. If positioned straight, the figure stands for display poses.
REVIEW:
Though it doesn’t equal the production quality of a contemporary Marvel Legend, this figure is still exceptional (including a solid paint job). The inspired touch is her semitransparent eyes and hair for the red light-up effect (amazingly, this feature still works!). For fans of Jean Grey’s Phoenix, this figure makes a nice gem to put on display
Note: As seen below, an earlier version of her husband, Cyclops, is available separately. His red light-up feature simulates his ruby-colored optic blasts. However, this 1991 Cyclops figure is noticeably shorter.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
Accessible by a screwed-in plate in her back, a battery powers the red light in her semitransparent orange eyes and hair. Amazingly, after all these years, the battery stills works. The bottom of the figure’s small feet have peg holes, but there isn’t any indication that the figure came with a display stand.
PACKAGING:
When purchased via auction, this loose figure came only in a sealed transparent plastic baggie. Otherwise, whatever packaging Toy Biz may have included is unknown.
BRIAN’S ODD-MOON RATING: 7 Stars
