Alex Ross Justice League Series 4: Zatanna Action Figure
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at
7:39 pm
Name: Alex Ross Zatanna
Manufacturer: DC Direct
Series: Series 4
Info: Based on Alex Ross’ Artwork, Sculpted by Tim Buckner
Release Date: September 2006
Details (Description): This action figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a four-color blister…. More >>
Alex Ross Justice League Series 4: Zatanna Action Figure
From Wave 4 of the best-selling Alex Ross-designed ‘Justice’ series, Zatanna Zatara is the Justice League’s sultry sorceress who can conjure up mystic spells with simple verbal commands spoken backwards making her a formidable foe for any super-powered menace.
When I saw the promotional photos of what this vibrant rendition of Zatanna would look like, I was really excited about adding this figure to my collection as its striking likeness to the character was nothing short of phenomenal. However, when compared to the standard promotional photo featured on the packaging, the actual figure has one unfortunate flaw: her glimmering eyes are non-existent.
Specifically, in the promotional photo, her purplish eyes practically twinkle giving her face a charming, confident smirk. Yet, when viewed close up, the figure’s eyes are inexplicably much smaller and seem faint at best. Without the necessary detail applied to her eyes, the result is that Zatanna looks here rather pale and haggard without any sense of a facial expression.
While this artistic flaw doesn’t ruin the figure, since the product otherwise appears as advertised, it is still disappointing, nonetheless, for those consumers expecting the radiant picture featured on the side of the box.
Regardless of my one criticism, I highly recommend this action figure for fans of Zatanna and for anyone who enjoys action figure collecting. As a side note, the accessories are a magician’s wand along with the standard silver & black Justice figure display base.
4½ **** out of 5.