The Super Helicarrier. People talked about it for weeks... months before SDCC. How big will it really be if the retail version is 3 feet? I will say off the bat, this thing is HUGE. I barely have space for it to just sit, let alone room for a more proper review.. however, let's get started:
Shipping box, which is pretty cool in and of itself. Shame that it got damaged in transit, because I'd have liked to have saved it. Especially since I spent over $168 with tax and shipping.. though I'm sure it's far less expensive than if I'd have gone to SDCC, bought it there, and lugged it all over the place.
Interior box. Nice that it's a window box and shows what's inside, but again, this thing's so massive I had to stand back about 5 feet to get it all in frame.
On my desk. Cap, Maria, and all the missiles are still in the plastic, don't feel like digging them out just yet, though if anyone wants pic of either figure I'll be happy to snap a few. I'll note that the center section of this beast is removable, the front and aft can then snap together as the regular retail helicarrier.
Center and Aft section. The turbines spin pretty freely. The crane is a solid piece and only turns on its axis, doesn't raise or lower. The Avengers logo helipad thing is a stupid action gimmick that can send figures flying. Obviously, seeing Cap and Maria there near the cockpit island.. thing, it shows just how undersized this piece is, though it's still an impressive size.
Center and Forward section. With the Quinjet, you can again see how undersized this toy is.
Actual dimensions are 3'10"L x 17"W x 10"H. Not four feet, not over four feet, but impressive nonetheless. Especially considering Hasbro is determined not to give us large vehicles a la Flagg.
Pros: It's a nice display piece, and even though I didn't get to attend SDCC, it's nice to have something from there. Plus you get a figure that's not offered at retail. It's also a nice toy...
Cons: But that's certainly part of the problem. It is most certainly a toy, and though I'll never play with it, it'll go on a shelf and stay there, it's woefully undersized compared to scale vehicles and even the figures. It's also hollow underneath, so not all that impressive to hang from your ceiling.
I will say that I do not regret the purchase, and am somewhat impressed that it arrived as fast as it did. I ordered it from HTS Saturday, it arrived today. No complaints there. If I was going to score this piece, I'd give it a 7 out of 10, but that's simply my own opinion.
Shipping box, which is pretty cool in and of itself. Shame that it got damaged in transit, because I'd have liked to have saved it. Especially since I spent over $168 with tax and shipping.. though I'm sure it's far less expensive than if I'd have gone to SDCC, bought it there, and lugged it all over the place.
Interior box. Nice that it's a window box and shows what's inside, but again, this thing's so massive I had to stand back about 5 feet to get it all in frame.
On my desk. Cap, Maria, and all the missiles are still in the plastic, don't feel like digging them out just yet, though if anyone wants pic of either figure I'll be happy to snap a few. I'll note that the center section of this beast is removable, the front and aft can then snap together as the regular retail helicarrier.
Center and Aft section. The turbines spin pretty freely. The crane is a solid piece and only turns on its axis, doesn't raise or lower. The Avengers logo helipad thing is a stupid action gimmick that can send figures flying. Obviously, seeing Cap and Maria there near the cockpit island.. thing, it shows just how undersized this piece is, though it's still an impressive size.
Center and Forward section. With the Quinjet, you can again see how undersized this toy is.
Actual dimensions are 3'10"L x 17"W x 10"H. Not four feet, not over four feet, but impressive nonetheless. Especially considering Hasbro is determined not to give us large vehicles a la Flagg.
Pros: It's a nice display piece, and even though I didn't get to attend SDCC, it's nice to have something from there. Plus you get a figure that's not offered at retail. It's also a nice toy...
Cons: But that's certainly part of the problem. It is most certainly a toy, and though I'll never play with it, it'll go on a shelf and stay there, it's woefully undersized compared to scale vehicles and even the figures. It's also hollow underneath, so not all that impressive to hang from your ceiling.
I will say that I do not regret the purchase, and am somewhat impressed that it arrived as fast as it did. I ordered it from HTS Saturday, it arrived today. No complaints there. If I was going to score this piece, I'd give it a 7 out of 10, but that's simply my own opinion.
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