SUMMARY:
The Tonner Company produces high-end, limited edition porcelain dolls. Among the DC Comics characters it has depicted is the Justice League’s sultry, backwards spell-casting sorceress, Zatanna Zatara.
REVIEW:
Tonner’s 16-inch tall Zatanna is impressively elegant! Exactly matching its promotional photo, this doll has attractively faint blue eyes; shimmery, faux long jet black hair (that can be brushed like a Barbie); and a pleasant facial expression.
Her stage magician’s black-and-white ensemble is spot-on. The black items consist of a felt-like top hat (with a clear elastic chinstrap); a shimmery tuxedo tailcoat (with white interior); and silky knicker shorts. Further included are real black fishnet stockings; and a pair of gleaming faux black patent leather pumps. The silky white clothing includes a button-up corset; gloves; and an over-sized bowtie.
As her clothing accessories are carefully packaged in twist-tied plastic bags, please note that this doll must be partially dressed once received. Still, her stylish packaging box is well-designed to protect its contents.
In terms of posing options, this doll possesses minimal articulation points. However, they are sufficient to set up some basic display poses. Though the fingers are inseparable, her wrists can be tilted slightly. Her arms and legs don’t bend much, but there is some flexibility to provide the doll wider stances.
One should also keep in mind that this towering doll won’t fit on an average shelf with other dolls or action figures. Considering the hazards of accidental damage, an ideal display location may be an encased cabinet or atop a tall bookcase that is out of reach from children and pets. To the company’s credit, Tonner’s Zatanna is a masterpiece for fans and/or doll collectors.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
The well-designed display base’s pole utilizes a thin, metallic C-shaped hook that unobtrusively latches on to Zatanna’s waist, firmly holding the doll in place. Otherwise, this doll isn’t issued with any stage props.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 10 Stars
