Bioshock Series 2 Big Daddy and Big Sister - Set of 2 Action Figures Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm a huge BioShock fan, so when I saw these figures, I jumped on them.
In this bundle you get two figures - a Big Sister and a Subject Delta (which they generically call a "Big Daddy" in the item title).
Both figures are very detailed. You can see all the little rivets and buckles and things on each of the figures' outfits and the detail is nice and accurate. If you hold the figures up against pictures or the game, it's pretty dead-on.
There's a bit of assembly required for each figure where you have to attach components (air tanks, backpacks, hoses) to the figures once you get them out of the package. There are no instructions for this, and it's not entirely intuitive. You can pretty well figure it out by cross-referencing with the pictures on the box, and the holes on the figures where things plug in are shaped in such a way that they only fit the components one way, but it would have been nice to have a bit of instruction, particularly with the hoses that come with Subject Delta where the plugs weren't as obviously shaped. It's also a bit of a tight fit on some of the components so you have to push pretty hard to get the pieces to snap into place but also be careful not to press on the wrong places and break something.
The figures stand nicely and can be reasonably posed into some cool scenarios, but I would have liked to see a bit more flexibility at each articulation point. For example, the knees on each figure are articulated, but you can't bend them to even a 45 degree angle. That makes them really more for "looking at" than "playing with."
Some of the finer bits on the figures could probably easily be broken off (and possibly become a choking hazard) so I wouldn't recommend them for kids. They're definitely "collector" figures rather than just toys.
The Big Sister comes with a backpack where a Little Sister could go, but there is no Little Sister and none sold separately. I found a different package - NECA Bioshock 2 Exclusive Ultra Deluxe Action Figure 2Pack Big Sister & Little Sister - that has both Big and Little Sister, but it costs as much as this two-pack.
All in all, they're pretty cool and they'll have a spot on my desk at work reserved. Great game, cool figures.

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Big Sister from Bioshock 2 Action Figure Review

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(More customer reviews)I was very impressed with the quality of NECA's Big Daddy figure so I bought the Big Sister figure with high hopes. While the detail is very good, the quality and durability of the figure is not. Right after opening the package, the Big Sister's left arm just fell off. The forearm is just attached to the upper arm/body like a peg. It does not appear to even be glued together, and it's loose, which is probably why the arm fell off in the first place. Why not just manufacture one solid arm, and attach it to the body? The quality seems to be lacking compared to the Big Daddy figure. I don't regret my purchase, but I did have higher expectations.

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Bioshock 2 Big Sister NIP Action Figure from the 2010 toy series. Big Sisters are Rapture's fiercest predators. Despite being covered in armor they possess deadly agility and can strike from anywhere. Charged with protecting Little Sisters, Big Sisters keep an eye on all of the ADAM in Rapture and punish anyone that disrupts the balance. Able to throw objects telekinetically, leap off walls for powerful melee blows, throw fireballs, execute devastating charge attacks and even extract ADAM directly from living Splicers, Big Sisters are the worst nightmare of anyone unlucky enough to draw their ire. Big Sister is 7'-plus proportion and detail. She has a removable backpack with a cage basket just the right size for capturing a Little Sister and ball joints at the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees ankles and ab crunch.

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NECA Bioshock 2 Exclusive Ultra Deluxe Action Figure 2Pack Big Sister & Little Sister Review

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(More customer reviews)Big Sister would be the female counterpart of the Big Daddy from the first Bioshock. According to packaging she's fast and agile with telekinetic powers. This is the Toys R Us exclusive that comes with a Little Sister.
Sculpt wise she's pretty immaculate with little details like the many straps and buckles all sculpted on and rivets and spikes all over the place. There are several textures here all done well and realistically from metal to cloth to leather like material. It's a multilayered costume with braces, buckles, knobs and weapons (primarily two wrist harpoons) all present. Unfortunately, as a fellow reviewer has mentioned the left arm is a problem. Mine too came right off at a peg at the mid bicep and did not appear to be glued - although I find it hard to believe that it wasn't - or at least wasn't intended to be. Also you'd think that it would act as a cut joint just by looking at the arm but it is not, it's just a peg, and therefore I assume many people will rip this arm right off. It can easily be repaired with a drop of super glue but really that shouldn't have been needed and I wonder what the intent was (I think they may have been trying to accommodate the arm sculpt but created a bigger problem in doing so). This certainly knocks it out of 5 star status but there's still plenty of good here.
The paint work is great with lots of colors present, gold, silver, black, light and dark browns, white, red, blue - and even minute details like the many little buckles are painted with minimal slop. Most of the metal areas sport a rusty worn look as well.
Big Sis is pretty well articulated. The diver's helmet head has little to no up and down range but turns side to side fine. There's ball type shoulders and elbows and cut wrists. She's got an ab crunch joint, "V" style hips and a kind of limited ball/cut joint on the upper thighs. Lastly there are single pin knees (with the pins going through the braces as well) and single pin ankles (the braces are flexible down here).
Her accessory is the air tank back pack with basket for Little Sisters. It pops on and off and looks really great with tons of detail in sculpt and paint. The sections are riveted together and the tank has a great metallic texture. It has a knob on the top and side. The basket is a simple gold basket but with several pink ribbons (put there for or by the Little Sisters I imagine). The tank has little drawings of fish and people scribbled on it by the Little Sisters which is a great touch (there's even a couple of fish drawn on the back of Big Sister's head too as a matter of fact).
The TRU edition comes with a Little Sister with her own little EVE extractor. This adds a lot to the figure having her sit in the basket or even stand beside Big Sis. The Little Sis extremely well sculpted, painted and articulated for the size with the only issue being that the extractor does not fit in her hand all that well.
Final thoughts... If not for the arm issue I'd be very tempted to give her 5 stars, but it is an issue and a common one apparently. On the other side the overall sculpt and paint quality is as high as I'd expect even without the TRU bonus. I'm giving her 4 stars with the caveat that if it's going to bother you to have to glue one of her arms back together (although once you do no one will be able to tell) then the score will be lower for you.

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JC Toys La Newborn- Real Girl 18541 Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a good baby to show realism. My twin 4 year olds love them! The arms, legs and head move back and forth or up and down. They don't unfold and are unable to "hug" your child. Overall, a great idea for showing realism with a baby!

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This 14" long doll is dressed in a pink romper with a hat and booties. Anatomically correct and baby powder scented.

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Designed by Berenguer 20" Lots to Cuddle - 35019 Review

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(More customer reviews)I've just received this doll yesterday. As an adult, I never really bought any toys for myself since few weeks ago. But I did like dolls a lot when I was a kid. But then I accidentally came across these cute dolls ( I also bought another 18 inch fashion doll) online and I thought it'd be great to have some fun for myself since they're not that expensive. :)
This doll came after a week, which was yesterday. I was really excited when I opened the box, just like I'm a kid opening a present :D
Upon opening the box, I could smell lavender... it's great!
Then after taking the doll out, the doll actually has some weight... not as light as the toys I used to play (I used to have a baby doll when I was a kid). So I weighed this baby, and she's exactly 2 lbs :)
I looked at the details of this baby. she has some realistic baby features-- eyes that look real, an opening mouth with 2 bottom teeth, all that baby "wrinkles" too. Then you can also put 1 of her thumbs into her mouth. That is really cute! And you would really feel that you're holding a baby when you hold her.
However, she doesn't look exactly the same as the picture. But in my personal opinion... she actually looks better.
Ok... if you look at the pictures, there are 2 facial expression, one is smiley face and the other is the one that opens the mouth. And Amazon didn't really tell you which one you're getting. This works fine for me, I think they're both cute and I got the one with the opening mouth :) Also I think my baby doll doesn't look as "round" and chubby as the one in the picture. But I think this makes her look even more realistic.
Also the outfit is a little different than the picture. My baby's outfit is all pink with a beetle in the middle. I'd like the say that even the outfit is somewhat cute, the fabric is not a good quality. You may probably want to give her another outfit. And I also think that the body's cloth can be thicker. I don't know if it can hold up well for a kid playing with it.
So this is my review of this cute baby doll. For $30 with free shipping, I think this is a good deal for such a cute baby doll. If you're looking for x'mas gifts for your girls, I think this would be a good choice! :)

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3 years & up. The perfect doll for EXTRA hugging and loving! This highly lovable 20" baby is simply irresistible with it's adorable expression and soft body. All a child needs is a loving heart and wide-open arms. This baby never gets tired of hugs! Clothing color and facial expression may vary.

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Berenguer Dolls La Newborn Review

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(More customer reviews)This looks like it would cost 45 dollars and it is a wonderful fit for my 4 and 5 year old girls. It is realistic and comes with lots of great clothes. The only surprise I have is that I purchased this at my local Sears store for under $25 and I usually find things cheaper on Amazon. They sell it at Sears online for $27. Hmm. . . However, it is still a great price and I would recommend highly. This is the first doll my girls have liked (other than polly pockets and barbies).

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This all vinyl baby doll is 14" long and a very realistic looking newborn. Easy for a little girl to hold and carry, it is the perfect gift for a big-sister-to-be. Includes clothing, booties and "hospital" name band. Vinyl is lightly scented.

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