REVIEW: True Legends Heroes of Olympus Hydra & Hercules Playset

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That Figures: REVIEW: True Legends Heroes of Olympus Hydra & Hercules Playset



Final Thoughts
The True Legends figures aren't for everyone. Fans of highly articulated figures or ''real world'' characters will probably dismiss them as simply being cheap or low-quality toys. But if you're a fan of fantasy characters or you like retro-style figures, or you're looking for something that's affordable but will look great on your shelf (or indeed withstand a play vigorous play session) then there's a lot to not just like but love here.

Hercules is a solid example of what to expect from the line. He's a robust, well-made figure cast cleanly (and from a plastic doesn't feel particularly cheap or ''rubbery'') and featuring some great details. Yes, his articulation is limited but it's enough for a younger collector looking for a hero to send stomping across the couch or on a trek through the backyard rockery and for older collectors, his ''neutral'' pose is interesting enough to make him look good when he's on your shelf. Add to this a broad selection of accessories and there's certainly more than enough to keep fans of retro-style figures happy.

And then there's the Hydra. The photos above don't do justice to just how big and impressive this toy is. But it's not just about the size of the thing. The up-close detail, sculpting, casting and overall impression the toy makes is most impressive. Again, like Hercules, the articulation is fairly limited but, like its pack-mate, the default pose is great, with the open-mouths and twisted necks giving the appearance of a writhing, hideous beast caught in a freeze-frame seconds before it devours its prey. Sure, extra joints and more pose-ability would be great but at what cost? And, let's face it, the pose the Hydra comes cast in is pretty much how you'd pose it anyway...

The only negative I can really mention, relating to the articulation, is that the neck pieces would have been great had they had a better range of movement. In the above images I had to pose Hercules on an elevated platform to bring him level with the Hydra's mouths and it's a shame that the neck joint is mounted on the top of the body, as a shift to the front would have allowed the joints to incorporate a motion that would allow them to lower the heads. Still, it's a very minor point and does little to take away from the sheer awesomeness of this toy.

But if you're looking for an awesome giant-sized creature at an affordable price-point (it's currently available for under $20) then you really can't afford to pass on this one, as it's a superb fantasy creature of impressive dimensions, backed up with a great sculpt and neat paint app - marred only slightly by the limited articulation.

A must-have for monster and mythology fans.

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thanks for the review!
I think this will work great with the Spartan figures from boss fight studio!