There aren’t always a lot of crucial spots on a figure that have to be absolutely done right, but the eyes are one of them. Truthfully, I got “lucky” as my figure will almost pass for being normal. The right eye is just slightly off and can be glanced over in many poses. I’ve seen some bad pics on Instagram and Twitter though. I’m not sure if this was just a misaligned paint mask or what, but it’s a soul crushing error on an important figure (not that it’s okay to screw up the eyes on other less important guys either).
And the last problem? Well, this one is almost funny because it’s so odd. There must be a new, smaller hip assembly because, honey, they shrunk Angella! She’s Gilmmer’s mom. We already overlooked that Glimmer should’ve have been smaller, she’s a teenager in the show, but now Mattel has gone completely the wrong direction – Angella is shorter than her daughter. Posing her with the group kinda blends it out, or even better posing her flying, but in smaller groups like poses with her daughter or She-Ra, you have to shake your head.
Angella includes two accessories, a sword and the halo from her vintage toy. I believe the sword is a new piece (I’m really not caught up on things) and it looks great with the figure. These POP ladies need more offensive weapons and this is a great addition. The clear pink halo is a nice inclusion. It snaps onto the top of the wing assembly, a little plug was created specifically for it, and looks sharp all put together. I’ll probably keep it up there. I still would’ve liked one more accessory for value, maybe a clear pink shield? Why not at this point?
Overall, I’m trying to focus on the positives here. It’s nice to finally get Angella. The wings are fantastic and so much of the figure is good. It’s just has that usual POP problem of that few at Mattel seem to care when we get to the ladies. The skirt issue has gone on laughably too long. The height seems to have been overlooked anda little bit of extra paint on the bodice and boots would’ve gone a long way. But nothing is as bad as those eyes being off. That’s an enthusiasm killer right there. We just need to be fingers crossed that Peek-A-Blue & Perfuma make it out without a hitch at this point.
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She doesn’t look too bad to me, and I’ve seen worse eyes on more expensive figures. I don’t recall the height issue between mother and daughter back in the day, but lots of woman are taller than their mothers.
Interesting the first thing you mention is Angela reuses Hawkgirl’s wings. I guess the “we can’t cross the lines!” mantra is gone? Sure, I don’t expect a DC character to start wielding a power sword (looks at Thanos BAF wave Thor), but not many complained when Beast Boy got a green Zoar pack in, but the MOTUC body for DKR Bats got a lot of flack on this issue. I’m less sure about the GB vs DC Movie Masters suits. some definite likenesses, but sizing was off. DCUC suits were definitely bigger than both.
The reason I point this out is not only because the wings have now been used for MOTUC, but the (pinion?) joint has been modified to be larger and they are also being used for the new “CRE*ATE A WWE Superstar” line, with Rey Mysterio’s “Lucha Set” having the wings on his eagle harness. Altho that line has some weak azz joint connectors. Mattel really dropped the ball as these feel like cheap dollar store figures.
Also, isn’t that blue Merman packed in the DC/MOTU set with Hawkman, who also used those wings? #synergy?
Yes, it is interesting that they cross the lines now …
Maybe Mattel was afraid of a total protonic reversal?
Nutlich claimed there were rights issues that they couldn’t use parts across the lines. I could see this if something was particularly branded by DC (Bat-whtever), GB (gear/ghosts), or MOTU (power swords), but a bird, or a suit/body that would need new parts to create certain characters? not so much.
Good summary.
Yeah, I’m not feeling her either and didn’t know why. At the time I attributed it to line fatigue and didn’t search my feelings any further: “It’s not you Angella, it’s me …”.
Now I’m not so sure – maybe it IS her? 🙂
Excellent review and great comics, as per.
I like this figure, but I’m not thrilled with it. I’m not completely overwhelmed with thanks that it finally got made, that it’s a magnificent blending of Vintage Toy and Filmation Model Sheet styles, or that it effectively completes the Great Rebellion Bigshot roster. And as mildly disappointing as they are, I’m not totally underwhelmed by the lack of established scale, the slightly askew eyes, and the fact that it’s just another angeloid winged female character amongst bazillions. I suppose I’m just whelmed by it.
Also: good to know I’m not the only one who thinks Spritina is ridiculously hot.
I really like Angella and think I’d definitely put her near the top of the list this year so far. I just love her overall appearance (and thankfully the eyes on mine came out OK) and the execution of the wings. The sword is indeed a new sculpt. It actually matches a specific sword from Secret of the Sword.
I really like her, but her eyes and height detract a little bit from the experience.
I also liked Angella, but I agree about her height. Not because the difference between her and Glimmer, but I think she should be taller.
The eyes on mine are well painted and I love her wings…who knows the 4 Horsemen could use Gothitropolis legs to our Hunga the Harpy…
I would love to see a pink shield too and I would prefer her with a longer hair.
I like this figure. My daughter keeps saying she’s ugly, not sure if she’s kidding or not. By my figures eyes are fine. Also, she’s shorter because they removed a centimetre from her waiste to fix the leotard issue, which does look much better. Line her up with Flimmer and look at her midsection. You’ll see the difference. I’m pretty happy with her overall.
Oh that last pic man! Rolfcopter!
I’m with you 100%. I wouldn’t necessarily blame it on fatigue (although, I suspect that may have something to do with it). I like Angella, she hits all the right notes and I can’t think of anything I wouldn’t change. But I literally took her out of the package, checked her joints, put her up on the shelf, and that was the end.