NECA is well known for making a wide variety of figures based on characters from Movies, TV, Video Games. But they also have a line of clothed action figures based on toys with fabric clothing made in the 70's.
One of these figures that caught me completely off guard is based off one of my favorite musicians ever: "Weird Al" Yankovic.
This figure is a fantastic likeness of the weird one himself, particularly in the heads. Weird Al comes with 2 interchangeable heads: one with his classic short hair and glasses. And the second one represents his modern appearance long hair and no glasses.
The detail on the hair and the faces look great and it is no trouble at all to remove and attach the 2 heads. Just be sure not to squeeze or pull to hard.
The articulation on this figure, while not amazing, is still pretty good.
The heads can rotate and look down slightly but other such movement is kinda hindered by the sculpted hair.
He can turn all the way around at the waist.
The heads can rotate and look down slightly but other such movement is kinda hindered by the sculpted hair.
He can turn all the way around at the waist.
Arms can bend and rotate at the shoulders and elbows. The hands rotate at the wrist and can bend slightly, but do not try to force them.
Legs can bend and rotate at the hip.
The shoes can only bend up and down, so getting him to stand up may require fiddling with the legs.
Aside from an extra head, "Weird Al" comes with other accessories, including an extra hand and a Microphone that can be placed in said hand
But no "Weird Al" figure is complete without his signature Accordion. Now, I'm no expert on Accordions, but for the most part it looks pretty well sculpted. It easily attaches to "Weird Al" himself via the straps on the back, and now your ready for a Polka Party.
I wasn't sure what to make of this figure upon the first announcement, but upon getting it out of the box, I have to say that NECA has done a great job with their first "Weird Al" Yankovic figure. That's right, I said first. It has been confirmed that there will be more Weird Al figures being made in the future. I would personally love to see figures based on 'Fat' and 'The Saga Begins'. I'd even love a 'UHF Rambo'.
This figure is a must buy for "Weird Al" fans the world over.
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