SUMMARY:
Released by Toy Biz in approximately 2006, this 6-inch Cyclops is depicted wearing commando gear where his patented red optic blasts evidently can be channeled into a dual-barreled laser weapon. As such, a button will simultaneously light up his visor and both barrels of his laser weapon. This Cyclops has these articulation points: 1. His head turns slightly in both directions. 2. His molded right arm will only go up and down. Below his left shoulder, both his arm and wrist have 360-degree rotation capacity. His left hand will clinch (in part for the purpose of using his extra pistol). 3. The figure doesn’t bend at the waist, but the upper body and lower body separately swivel the full 360-degrees.
Note: His rubber utility belt is a removable attachment. However, his leg belts are painted on, as the left leg holster is securely attached.
As to the lower body: 4. His fragile knee joints barely bend. 5. The legs are surprisingly limber, so poses for walking, kicking, and even the splits are easily feasible. 6. His boots swivel the full 360-degrees. 7. The ankle and toe joints give the boots extra flexibility. 8. There aren’t any peg holes for display stands. However, once the boots are positioned well, the figure will indefinitely stand for display poses.
REVIEW:
Toy Biz does top-caliber work on this Cyclops’ paint job. The triple light-up feature also makes a really cool feature. The rubber-covered wiring set-up to the laser gun is also done in such a way not to impede playtime. As one can guess, the wiring can only be detached by permanently severing the wiring. The gun itself is screwed into the right elbow and likely glued (or it’s another screw) attaching the gun to his gloved hand. Yet, how many firearms does this Cyclops really need, if he’s also packing a side holster?
Please be cognizant, however, that that the knee joints are likely to break (if one actually tries bending them). Though there is less risk, the same care applies to repeatedly working the left elbow joint. Overall, this Cyclops is visually an intriguing sight (though this costume is purely a toy idea). For practicality’s sake, it’s best utilized as a display option.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
The attached dual ‘laser gun’ is permanently attached to his right hand. There are three red lights: the visor; then, a second one simulating a cannon blast being generated and the third (in clear red plastic) represents a laser blast exiting the gun’s lower half. A rubber-covered electric cable attaches the gun to the figure’s visor, implying that his optic blasts can be channeled through the visor into the gun. Next to the push button, the battery is accessible through a small silver screwed-in plate in his back. Though it isn’t included in the photo below, a separate silver plastic firearm is packed in his left leg’s brown rubber holster.
PACKAGING:
To the best of this reviewer’s recollection, Toy Biz emphasizes this ‘stealth’ figure’s implied connection to the X-Men movie franchise.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 6½ Stars
