Action Figure #696: Marvel Legends Sauron (SDCC 2025 Three-Pack)

 No, not the one from Lord of the Rings.

 And now Sauron the other BIG reason I bought this three pack four. Sauron, much like Annihilus, has been a character I've been waiting for a long, LONG time, and if this was the only way I could get him, well, I damn well will!

 Our boy Sauron features a completely new, 100% unique sculpt all to himself. And he looks glorious. His entire body features sculpted scales, and his body is painted with two tones of greens to highlight all the details. His tail is made of bendy plastic, allowing you to turn it around, and he also features a pink energy accessory that slots on his nose.

 Articulation-wise, he has single jointed elbows with a bend that reaches slightly over 90 degrees, double jointed knees, swivels on his biceps and thighs as well as a ball jointed ab crunch. His jaw can be articulated, and his neck is on a double jointed ball joint that gives his head plenty of range. Overall, while not the most articulated figure out there, it gets the job done for Sauron. He is easy to pose and get him looking menacing. He is also fairly tall, towering over ol' good Bucky Cap.

 Well... I wanted a Sauron and Hasbro delivered in every single front. The figure is fantastic and everything I could've hoped for.

9.0

Action Figure #695: Marvel Legends Shanna the She-Devil(SDCC 2025 Three-Pack)

 Not to be confused with Sheena, also of the jungle. Also blonde.

 Shanna the She-Devil was the real reason I got this pack, because with Zabu and Ka-zar, she was the last figure missing to finish Savage Land threesome.

 Much like Rogue, she too is built on the Shriek buck. She looks identical to Rogue, but the breat-piece is mirrored, and the arm-guards are different too, although the skirt piece is identical. Unlike Rogue, Shanna's headsculpt is beautiful and appropriate for the character, she looks great honestly! She comes with two fists, two gripping hands, two open hands that don't fit Shanna at all, a different Spear from Rogue's, a knife and... a rifle. A Rifle she can't hold correctly since she doesn't have trigger fingers, and, honestly, I don't think that accessory fits her very well.

 Articulation-wise she is identical to Rogue. Double jointed elbows and knees, with swivels on her biceps, thighs and boots. Her ab crunch is on a ball joint and she has no waist articulation. She's almost as tall as Bucky Cap.

 Unlike Rogue, everything about Shanna is perfect. Even if the rifle doesn't fit her, it's still a neat extra to have. Still, everything I could've wanted out of a Shanna figure is here.

8.5

Action Figure #694: Marvel Legends Rogue (Savage Land) (SDCC 2025 Three-Pack)

 Some say she's Miley Cyrus... I say she's just baked.

 Let me tell you, getting Rogue (Savage Land) from the SDCC 2025 Marvel Snap Three Pack was quite the hassle... albeit a bit easier than the Star Wars 2-Pack. I already wrote about it in that entry, so let's get on with the figure, shall we?

 Savage Land Rogue is Rogue's most famous alternate costumes because, like it or not, sex sells, and the covers depicting her in this costume have always sold well. She is built on the Shriek Mold, which fits her really well, and they managed to make a very good adaptation of the Savage Land look into plastic. It's not perfect, but it's really good. The only big point against it is the hideous head sculpt. Apparently they based it off Miley Cyrus, but she just looks very, very high. She comes with two fists, two grabby hands, two open hands that I don't think would go well with this look, a knife(That can be holstered on her belt) and a lance.

 A face only a mother could love.

 Being based off of the Shriek sculpt means she gets the second best female buck. Double jointed elbows and knees, with swivels on her biceps, thighs and boots. Her ab crunch is on a ball joint and she has no waist articulation. She's almost as tall as Bucky Cap.

 On one hand... it is a good representation of the Savage Land Rogue, and I do appreciate the amount of accessories... but on the other hand, the head sculpt is hideous... Ah well, whatever, I'll be nice, I'll take it, she's a fine figure.

7.0

Action Figure #693: Power Rangers Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin Ninja White Ranger

 A white power joke would be too risque with how this one dresses, right?

 It took a long time coming, because Mighty Morphin Ninja White Ranger has turned out to be the most expensive of the Ninjas, but he is finally here, the final Ninja Ranger to complete the team!

 Y'know the deal, he looks just like the other ninja ranger. Good sculpt, yadda yadda. The White Ninja is a bit different in that the white rhombuses and belt are black now, which look really good on him. He comes with three alternate heads, two fists, two open palm hands, and a hit effect piece. The unmasked head sculpt is fine, but the likeness to the actor could've been a bit better.

 The unmasked headsculpt, in my case, has a bit of a splotchy paint job, sadly.

 Articulation is almost as good as the rest of the line. He has double jointed elbows and knees, swivels on his thighs, boots and biceps. He has no ab crunch, and his waist seems to be ball jointed, but you won't get much beyond spinning his torso. He has butterfly joints and drop down hips but I didn't seem able to get more than a few millimeters from his hips. He is almost as tall as Bucky Cap. 

 Well, he is as good as any other ninja figure. I do like his color scheme in particular because the black accents on the white costume look really, REALLY good, making him, probably, my favorite of the bunch... even if just by very little.

7.0

Action Figure #692: Power Rangers Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin Ninja Pink Ranger(Kimberly)

 So, they are like twinsies then?

 Well, it wasn't in my plans to get the Mighty Morphin Ninja Pink Ranger (Kimberly), but there was some issues shipping the White Ninja Ranger(Spoilers!) so the seller threw her in for free. And because she was a freebie, customs over here freaked out and I had to show them my bank account statements, freaks!

 Well... same exact sculpt as Kat, and same accessories are her. I got her loose, so I only get the fists and the unmasked head, which coincidentally, would've been the accessories I would've equipped her with! All that said, the headsculpt bears little resemblance to Amy Jo Johnson, and something about it just looks off.

 Same articulation as the other figure. Her hip articulation feels a bit stiffer, however. Same exact height as well. Just look up the previous entry! It was #644.

 Well... She's alright, and she doesn't have QC issues, but I prefer Kat. Better headsculpt, and the yellow hair looks better on the pink body, I think. Still, a solid figure.

7.0

Action Figure #691: Power Rangers Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin Alien Yellow Ranger

 Only an Alien would think of dressing as a Yellow Ninja!

 Lastly comes the Mighty Morphin Alien Yellow Ranger, the one who should've been my favorite of the bunch, but alas...

 While at first glance these four sculpts look identical, each figure has their own helmet, because the symbol on the head band is different, their own belt, because the symbol is different, as well as their own sword hilt, because, once again, the symbol is different. Unlike the Alien White Ranger, these guys use the older body buck, the one with pins. While I think the figures look good, I think the helmets are a smidge too large. But that's as far as the differences go. This figure comes with two trigger finger hands, two fists, a blaster, a dagger, a scabbard that slots into his back and a sword. While the belts should hold the dagger, I feel that they hang very loose, and they hold the blaster much more firmly. Every figure can use any effect, but according to the back of the box, the blue blaster effect belongs to him. The Yellow Ranger has a few aesthetic differences, like the bottom of his collar and his belt being black instead of gold. I love how vibrant the yellow plastic is on this guy too!

 Articulation for these guys is as follows: Swivels on the boots, ankles and biceps, a hinged waist, a ball jointed ab-crunch, butterfly joints and double jointed elbows and knees. That said, Yellow has the same issue as Blue: very tight shoulder joints. At least the shoulder pegs look to be made out of very solid plastic because I haven't noticed the pegs getting any stressed when moving his arms to the sides, but I still don't like it. His big helmet makes him a touch taller than Bucky Cap.

 Well, I love having another male Yellow Ranger in my collection, and I really dig the design, it's just a shame about the stiff shoulder joints.

7.0

Action Figure #690: Power Rangers Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin Alien Black Ranger

 Finally! One that actually looks like a ninja!

 Being clad in black makes the Mighty Morphin Alien Black Ranger look like a proper ninja, if only there was a Green Kakuranger we could've had an Alien too, bummer!

 While at first glance these four sculpts look identical, each figure has their own helmet, because the symbol on the head band is different, their own belt, because the symbol is different, as well as their own sword hilt, because, once again, the symbol is different. Unlike the Alien White Ranger, these guys use the older body buck, the one with pins. While I think the figures look good, I think the helmets are a smidge too large. But that's as far as the differences go. This figure comes with two trigger finger hands, two fists, a blaster, a dagger, a scabbard that slots into his back and a sword. While the belts should hold the dagger, I feel that they hang very loose, and they hold the blaster much more firmly. Every figure can use any effect, but according to the back of the box, the yellow sword effect belongs to him. As far as the Black Ranger goes, the gold and white accents on the suits look particularly good on him, making him very easy on the eyes.

 Articulation for these guys is as follows: Swivels on the boots, ankles and biceps, a hinged waist, a ball jointed ab-crunch, butterfly joints and double jointed elbows and knees. Much like the Red Ranger, his joints are very smooth. His big helmet makes him a touch taller than Bucky Cap.

 The Black Kakuranger is another fun Ranger. While I still think the helmets are a little bit too large, the rest of the sculpt is good, the costume is cool and the articulation makes him fun to pose around.

8.0