Came across this photo from the Fwoosh review of Teela–I’m posting it now because I don’t own a vintage or 2002 Teela to compare to when I eventually write my review.
But what struck me is this is the first time the MOTUC figure appears to be flat-out better, in all ways, than the 2002 figure. In addition to the articulation, she looks more detailed and has better paint applications.
Perhaps. But if Mattel hadn't been so cheap with their production process and paint apps, this might have been debatable. This is what 200X Teela was meant to look like:
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The 200X figure is still much too pre-posed for my taste. And I think the face on the new figure is still better than the 200X proto.
Yes, this Teela is much better than the 2002 version! This is the Teela I wanted back then! I really don't care if she has full articulation or not. I'm just glad to see the snake armor has been included! That was one of my favorite accessories on the original figure! Can't wait to see Evil-Lyn!
I thought the 200x figures were great, but like Poe stated, they were preposed for the most part especially evident in figures like Tri-Klops.
This Teela version is awesome. Looking forward to her next month, and hopefully Evil Lyn soon.
@Poe: Yeah, I can see liking the MOTUC face better. MYP Teela was actually one of the only characters who I think looked better in the show than as a figure, mostly because I think she had a prettier face on the show.
But you know I personally don't give a damn about articulation.
The funny thing is that while I am not a big Filmation fan, my ultimate Teela would be Filmation based. MYP Teela is close, but I think Filmation Teela is just SO damn pretty!
Wow,the figure looks more like DCUC.
Her forearms are swapped. The points on the elbow ends of the gauntlets should be on the outside of the arm, not the inside just like the 02 and vintage version.
@Mysterious Stranger: The MOTUC Teela's gauntlets are actually a nod to the cross-sell art on the vintage packages. I, too, always thought they looked funny with the high edge on the inside of her arm, but if you can find an image from the classic card-backs, you'll see the MOTUC gauntlets are dead-on.
Yup–Cythagen is right.
Pretty much gotta agree with everything thats already been said. 2002 Teela suffered from the pre-posing, though not as drastic as Tri-Klops, it is still a pain to poser her. She looks a little too stern in her face, and I don't know if its the eyes or what, but the eyes look a little slanted and spread apart too far. She may be one of my least favorites from the '02 line. The detail on the MOTUC line is fantastic, and I'm totally fine with sacraficing the loss of articulation. I find in what few female figures I own, I don't even really use that feature all that much anyways. I'd rather it be aesthetically better looking than functional.
@PrfktTear:
See, that's how I feel about EVERY action figure. LOL.
I wish she was a little shorter compared to He-Man. I'd hope they change, but since it is Mattel I'll just assume that Adora and the other basic females from here on out will use Teela's body.
@Poe: I think it's just a matter of the fact that every previous depiction has had Teela shorter than He-Man.
Personally, I wish she were shorter so that she could better blend with the 200X figures, like the girls of the 4H's 7th Kingdom.
she and the NECA chun li will get along great w/ anne o'brien and she-hulk. it'll be one little amazon party! 'cept i don't have an actual amazon fig (not a fan of the puny limbed DCU wonder woman)
teela looks great, i'm excited about her upcoming release.
lastly to you "looks over articulation" folk… we got a name for fellers like you… statue lovers! you don't like action figures, because ACTION figures have ACTION as the first word! they have to move, by definition. you boys don't love toys… you love sculpture.
@dayraven: Original MOTY figures had 5 points and they were still action figures. Hell, many orignal Transformers figures had 4, 2, or even 0 points of articulation and they are still considered action figures.
Even a McStatue can be used as a play item, if you really want to play with your toys. I mean you are using your imagination already.
Anyways, it's all relative. To the majority of people, your "action figures" are "dolls."
@Poe: When you guys go shopping, does she carry you around on her back in a papoose?
I have my 4H stactions, and I really wish they were figures… I wish the '02 figures had more articulation. After getting into DCUC and going back to the '02 figures I was really disappointed.
That said, I have my figures whether it be MOTUC, Transformers, or NECA to display, which they are 90% of the time. They're normally on my shelf or wherever I happen to have them. When I take them down to fiddle, I do appreciate the articulation. Getting some of the various Cult Classics and Movie Maniacs figures I do wish they had more articulation other than being able to move an arm or head.
I think they did right by Teela. Its a great looking sculpt!
Looking like DCUC isn't a bad thing in my book. I'm not really an articulation junkie, but I like to be able to pose my figures. If I wanted a statue, I'd just buy a statue.
It’s cool with me. I’m not threatened by tall chicks. Hence my 6′ wife.
@Dead Man Walking: well, no… actually, they had 6 PoA, neck, waist, hips, shoulders, but they had a spring-loaded waist (hence "action") but many also additional articulation as part of the action feature.
i get what you're saying about static figures being able to be played w/, but as gi joe was the first action figure, to me, that remains the model by which the "action figure" gets measured.
One of the best animation models of all time. Say what you will about the corniness of the show,but the character designs were incredible.
When was the last time you heard someone seriously call a G.I. Joe or a He-Man or what have you a "doll"? I mean,not just some friend or family member trying to bust your balls,but someone who honestly refers to these toys as dolls?
@Kid Nicky: Triple H referred to the WWE figures as dolls a couple of weeks ago on Raw.
Most people I know personally just call them toys.
OK,if Triple H of all people is your measuring stick,I don't know what to tell you.
Well he's a heel, what do you expect? I'm surprised he didn't call them figurines. Though "doll" is a bit more deragatory due to the feminine conotations.
The MOTUC is the best looking of the lot, with the 2002 figure looking a bit too Latoya Jackson in the face.
I do hope they fixed the new ones dumper though. Since she doesn't seem to have too much going on up top, she needs to have a big Serena Williams can. As a wise man once said to me: "Girls either have big boobs or a big behind. It's a rare thing indeed to find one with both."
@Kid Nicky: Several times within the past year, on TV in and in real life.
Ew, MOTUC Teela looks awful, depressed even.
At least the 200x version looks like she's high in the sky xD
MOTUC Teela is a nice figure, but there is something not quite right about the face.