MOTU Classics Demo-Man Video Review by Pixel Dan

[Dark Sorceress]

If they get fired, I choose you to replace them.

*calls* Hello CS Moore Studios Mattel needs you

[Skeletortilla]

I don't care what anyone says about lighting or anything else...

If one can't see the difference between
http://www.digitalmonkeybox.com/SDCC11MOTUCDmMn.jpg

...and
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BRy52MqXw3...ed-400x601.png

...then I don't know what to tell you.

And I don't want to hear anything else about lighting. If that were the case, then the darker green Demo-Man wouldn't have a LIGHTER tunic. This day-glow crap stinks.


THIS
http://powet.tv/powetblog/wp-content...H_Demo-Man.jpg
...is what we should be getting.



Nope. My opinion is great. I mean, what in the world is scary about a minty fresh demon???

I don't know what to tell you either bud, cause they're exactly the same.

The prototype next to the carded figure...looks like the same color to me.

[in.cog.nito]

not pleased with the radioactive color tones and red eyes, i preferred the muted look and dark skull features greatly over this.

[Marvelous0ne]

the 4H wanted him in that green it was in gooble....the 4H are not that smart any more,BG Evil-Teela,Fugly Poster Star Sisters... i think they lost there mojo



and i LOVE your icon!

I still think the green would have been better a bit darker. And thank you!

[JimPansen]

I think it was missed, or those that called the Star Sisters Care Bears hung their heads in shame...because Demo-Man is brighter than all three of the Sisters...combined!

Im so ashamed now
The color of Demo-Man is indeed a little bummer but he is able to compensate that through his awesome sculpt and accessories.
The star sisters are still just some relatively plain sculpted girls with just some glittery star staffs. Give them some real weapons and armaments and im in
Maybe that could compensate some of those girlstoylinecolors.
But its true, i would prefer a color change for Demo-Man and maybe i´ll repaint one.
I think Matty must be colorblind.

[Jii Dee]

I like the g2 green. It's like he's an emphemeral, ghostly figure...which to be fair isn't that what he's supposed to be? He's a demon.
If nothing else he'll give scareglow a run for his money and my ghostbusters someone to fight.

[Count Marzo]

I'm fine with Demo-Man even neon, radioactive green. But here's what I mean when I say he reminds me of a twisted Orc dude and I wouldve preferred a darker, more muted green:



Yes, I've been playing Skyrim and it's an awesome game.

[Orko's Magic Hat]

Demo-Man looks amazing. He's always been bright green - when he was displayed in the Mattel booth at SDCC, I even thought then he was really bright, so it didn't come as a surprise that the actual figure would be the same.

The Alcala head is so spooky looking, it may become my default Skele head.

[Dayton72]

I agree that he is WAY too bright. Would have preferred a more muted dead green color like the original prototype photo. He is going to detract from the other figures, IMO.

Might have to display him next to Vikor separately

[Canada-Man]

In my opinion complaining about a few shades difference on the color spectrum is just ridiculous. I think the bright colors look great with this toyline. Sy klone, gygor, scare glow, and merman are good examples of bright vibrant figures that make this line attractive to the eye. If it were all dull and bland would we even have a toyline where he-man wore black leather armor and skeletor wore plack armor and had a black staff? Colors are a staple of the motuc line and I see no problem with demo-man.

Looks almost the same in the picture compairing the two above anyway. Look at his hand in the right side and compair it to the one on the left. Looks close to me

[kup]

Demo-Man and Vikor were easily my most anticipated figures of the year.

Were.

This day-glow green crap has absolutely ruined the figure for me. I'll be buying it for the Alcala Skeletor head and that's it. This may be my first attempt at customizing a paint job,a as that is the only way I see to salvage what was going to be a great figure.

Thanks for the great review, Dan. As always, you never fail to deliver!

Maybe Mattel could take notes...

To me it seems that when the figure goes from the 4H to Mattel someone from the latter thinks that he knows better and starts making changes.

It does seem as the horrible dayglow was a very misguided post 4H decision to make the figure fit with the Skeletor head

[convoy]

Thanks again for, yet another flawless review. I still never make a MOTUC purchase without first viewing your reviews. I check daily for your MOTUC reviews, and yes, have been watching your advent toy reviews too!

[Veebs]

Great review, as always.

[Southzen]

I never paid much attention to the figure; I realized he is bright but not the same bright as half the tackle in my fishing gear. He isn't green, he is chartreuse. I may pick up a second to try to give him a heavy dose of washes to mute him to more of an ork color. Also, the short length of the loin cloth looks a little silly with his long beard.

[RUNgZ]

In my opinion complaining about a few shades difference on the color spectrum is just ridiculous. I think the bright colors look great with this toyline. Sy klone, gygor, scare glow, and merman are good examples of bright vibrant figures that make this line attractive to the eye. If it were all dull and bland would we even have a toyline where he-man wore black leather armor and skeletor wore plack armor and had a black staff? Colors are a staple of the motuc line and I see no problem with demo-man.

Yup yup! I'm glad you said it because I was going to say it. It seems like whenever a new figure comes out, everyone is there to just rip on it. Maybe some people aren't even complaining but just have some suggestions... either way it gets old people.

I don't need to go over this really but of course the shades are different from prototype to final product.

[Eternian Poet]

It seems like whenever a new figure comes out, everyone is there to just rip on it. Maybe some people aren't even complaining but just have some suggestions... either way it gets old people.

Complaining about complaining is yawnsome.

People have a right to be critical - whether it's god, your prime-minister, your mommy, an artist, or the dolls you like.

[Matthew K]

Yup yup! I'm glad you said it because I was going to say it. It seems like whenever a new figure comes out, everyone is there to just rip on it. Maybe some people aren't even complaining but just have some suggestions... either way it gets old people.

I don't need to go over this really but of course the shades are different from prototype to final product.

I hear you. Sometimes the negativity can seem overwhelming on message boards. All you can do is skip the comments you find tiresome and add your own positivity to try and balance the scales a bit. I find that when you single out a particularly vocal complainer of a message board poster, they only complain more and get all weirdly self righteous about it. It goes nowhere and you end up with even more complaints.

[Larry Waters]

In my opinion complaining about a few shades difference on the color spectrum is just ridiculous. I think the bright colors look great with this toyline. Sy klone, gygor, scare glow, and merman are good examples of bright vibrant figures that make this line attractive to the eye. If it were all dull and bland would we even have a toyline where he-man wore black leather armor and skeletor wore plack armor and had a black staff? Colors are a staple of the motuc line and I see no problem with demo-man.

Looks almost the same in the picture compairing the two above anyway. Look at his hand in the right side and compair it to the one on the left. Looks close to me

So, what you're saying is that my dislike of neon green demons is offset by your acceptance of said shade?

Sounds reasonable to me...

I don't know what to tell you either bud, cause they're exactly the same.

The prototype next to the carded figure...looks like the same color to me.

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/n...comparison.jpg

While I did post both, this was what I was referring to...wasn't being clear.

THIS is what we should be getting...not something from Circus Ice Cream...

[orbles]

In my opinion complaining about a few shades difference on the color spectrum is just ridiculous. I think the bright colors look great with this toyline. Sy klone, gygor, scare glow, and merman are good examples of bright vibrant figures that make this line attractive to the eye. If it were all dull and bland would we even have a toyline where he-man wore black leather armor and skeletor wore plack armor and had a black staff? Colors are a staple of the motuc line and I see no problem with demo-man.

Looks almost the same in the picture compairing the two above anyway. Look at his hand in the right side and compair it to the one on the left. Looks close to me

I Like this! I love the vibrant colors!

[dorrmann]

Hey guys,

It looks like I have to step in and give another friendly reminder here.

Every board member has the right to post both positive and negative feelings toward the final MOTU product. It's product that we're all spending our money on. As long as the complaints are kept respectful and constructive, then we're all for people posting them. Complaining about something that is wrong often gets results. Just look at She-Ra 2.0.

What we do not permit here is the name calling of others for "whining," "crying," or anything of the sort. Please keep in mind that this is strictly disallowed, and can result in warnings and/or suspensions.

Please respect your fellow board members. Remember, you can always utilize the ignore feature, or even simply not visit negative threads.

Thanks!

[Vlcan]

Great review Dan. Love the shades...those would be a nice accessory for Demo-Man. Can't wait to get him. As for the color I'll make my judgment about it when the figure is actually in hand.

[Benedict Judas Hel]

I like the g2 green. It's like he's an emphemeral, ghostly figure...which to be fair isn't that what he's supposed to be? He's a demon.
If nothing else he'll give scareglow a run for his money and my ghostbusters someone to fight.

I got to agree with my Scottish cyborg duck acquaintance. The neon green color doesn't bother me. Would I prefer him with a more subdued green hue? I don't know. I just know it's a bad ass villain character with lots of killer accessories. And that's good enough for me.

[Rael]

Excellent review, Dan, really! Every single feature is covered, great work with the new black background. One of your best reviews!

At first I didn´t like it but the neon green is growing on me. Looks like it was the 4H intention to make it reeaally bright. I like it because it reminds me of these guys:

[Canada-Man]

Complaining about complaining is yawnsome.

People have a right to be critical - whether it's god, your prime-minister, your mommy, an artist, or the dolls you like.

Complaining about complaining about complaining is a fail. Haha

[Falconhood]

the green is so bright, is the character made of the slime of the Slime Pitt??