Hot Toys 1/6 scale Female Action Figures group shots with Scarlett Johansson (x 3) & others

Having reviewed Hot Toys latest The Avengers Black Widow collectible figure in my previous toy blog posts HERE, HERE and HERE, I wondered how she fares when placed with the other Hot Toys female figures.

There are now officially three Hot Toys 1/6 scale Scarlett Johansson 12-inch female action figures in the market, two of Scarlett Johansson as Agent Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow (one from Iron Man 2 movie and the other from The Avengers film) and another of Scarlett Johansson as Silken Floss from "The Spirit", a 2008 American superhero noir film, written and directed by Frank Miller and starring Gabriel Macht, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Dan Lauria, Paz Vega, Jaime King, Scarlett Johansson, and Samuel L. Jackson. The film is based on the newspaper comic strip The Spirit by Will Eisner.

The picture above shows the three 1/6 scale ScarJo female figures standing together, with Silken Floss on the left, The Avengers Black Widow in the centre and Iron Man 2 Black Widow on the right. Scroll down to see more pictures including height comparisons and other Hot Toys female figures as well.

The latest Avengers Scarlett Johansson as S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Romanoff / Black Widow female figure is shorter than the previously released Black Widow from Iron Man 2 film.

Here are the three Hot Toys Scarlett Johansson figures in full view. Scarlett Johansson was also paired up with Samuel L. Jackson in "The Spirit". Samuel L. Jackson was the Spirit's arch-nemesis, The Octopus and Scarlett Johansson as Silken Floss plays his accomplice.

This is Hot Toys 1/6 scale Scarlett Johansson as Silken Floss from "The Spirit" (reviewed HERE). I also posed her with other German Nazi SS figures – a customized Nazi Occultist and DiD SS-Sturmbannfuhrer "Hans-Ulrich Grimminger" – in a group picture HERE

Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Series (MMS) 1/6 scale Black Widow 12-inch Limited Edition Collectible Female Figurine from the Iron Man 2 movie was reviewed HERE and HERE. Also check out my comparison post "Scarlett Fever" HERE

I guess the latest is the BEST as the other two ScarJo figures look more like dolls when compared with The Avengers Black Widow 12-inch figure

And here are a collection / group shot of five of Hot Toys 1/6 scale female figures standing together.

Close-up pictures of the five ladies

More of Hot Toys MMS119 (Movie Masterpiece Series) "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" ("T2" for short) 1/6th scale Sarah Connor Collectible Figure pictures HERE, HERE and HERE

You can check out Hot Toys MMS128 (Movie Masterpiece Series) 1/6th scale "Blade: Trinity" Abigail Whistler Limited Edition Collectible Figurine reviews HERE, HERE and HERE. If you want to see pictures of Hot Toys 12-inch Wesley Snipes Blade figure, go to my post HERE

Missing from the picture are:
November 17, 2007 – Hot Toys Aliens (1986): Private First Class Jenette Vasquez (Smart Gunner) pictures
May 3, 2008 – Hot Toys "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" Elizabeth Swann, released in 2007 (pictures HERE)
October 19, 2011 – Hot Toys MMS139 Milla Jovovich as "Resident Evil: Afterlife" 1/6 Alice Collectible Figure reviewed HERE, HERE and also HERE
November 3, 2012 – Hot Toys MMS "Appleseed Ex Machina" 1/6 scale Deunan Knute fully pose-able figure HERE

Incoming: Phicen 1:6 scale Female Leather Clothing set for kitbashing Underworld Selene

This is an upcoming release by Phicen. It is their 1:6 scale Female Leather Clothing set (Item No: SHE-001) for kitbashing Underworld Selene. Outfit includes Leotards, Corset, Trench coat, Cuffs 2 pc, Leg bags 2 pc, Boots 1 pair. In the Underworld film series, Selene is a Vampire Death Dealer, sired by Viktor after he had slaughtered her family unbeknownst to her. She was born to Hungarian parents sometime in 1383. She is the main protagonist of Underworld, Underworld: Evolution, and Underworld: Awakening. She is portrayed by actress Kate Beckinsale in the movies.

From the picture, it looks more like the headless horseman (from the short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by American author Washington Irving) LOL. Phicen Limited has already released a Underworld Selene inspired figure sometime ago and since their head sculpt looked nothing like Selene / Kate Beckinsale, I guess Phicen figured they'll do better if they just sold the outfit instead as the costume is pretty well done in terms of stitching and detailing.

There are at least three 12-inch versions of Underworld Selene (Kate Beckinsale) 1/6 scale Female Figure in the market at the moment: one from Phicen Limited, one from FigureFun and one from Kumik. I had recently reviewed the Selene figure from Kumik HERE and HERE. I bought the Kumik version because I felt that the 1/6 scale female head sculpt bore the closest resemblance to Kate Beckinsale. I might get this Phicen 1:6 scale Female Leather Clothing set and switch the outfits for a better looking Vampire Death Dealer Selene ;p

Soul Three Kingdoms Elite General Series - Zhao Yun Limited Version 12-inch figure Preview

Zhao Yun, style name Zilong, was a military general who lived in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and early Three Kingdoms period. Originally a subordinate of the northern warlord Gongsun Zan, Zhao Yun later came to serve Liu Bei and had since accompanied Liu on most of his exploits — from the Battle of Changban (208) to the Hanzhong Campaign (217–219). He continued serving in the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period, participating in the first of Zhuge Liang's Northern Expeditions, until his death in 229. (source: wiki)

This is OS-Toy's Soul Three Kingdoms Elite General Series - Zhao Yun Limited Version 12-inch figure set with 1/6 scale horse. The 1/6 scale Zhao Yun figure includes the following items: 1/6 scale Head sculpt and 12-inch figure body, Trousers, Cloak, Cloth belt, Robes, Waist Support, Leather belt, Long belt, Armour (set), Shoes, various Hands for posing, Hat, Javelin, Sword, Horse. Limited Version includes Flag with Stand.

Zhao Yun has been featured prominently in Chinese popular culture, literature, art and anecdotes. Zhao Yun was already a relatively well-known hero from the Three Kingdoms period, as folktales about his exploits have been passed down through centuries. He became a household name due to the popularity of the historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Recently, Zhao Yun's popularity has moved beyond Asia and into the Western world, through various media, including the Internet and video games.

Many of Zhao Yun's actual exploits were highly dramatised in the historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong. In the novel, Zhao Yun is described as being almost perfect, possessing unparalleled physical power as well as unwavering loyalty to his lord, tremendous courage, keen intelligence and serene charisma. These traits have often been reflected in almost all modern material about Zhao Yun to date. The novel portrays him as a courageous, loyal, and heroic warrior, and depicting him surviving insurmountable odds many times single-handedly.

Seems like this set will go well with 303 Toys new China series 1/6 scale General Guan Yu (Yunchang) 12-inch figure (previewed earlier in my toy blog post HERE)

Something totally different: Steam Factory 1/6 scale Knight Captain Locke 12" Steampunk figure

There's a very very long backstory that comes with this figure's preview but I wouldn't even bother going into it. You could publish a novel based on it alone ;p I've always been a visual guy so the visuals either speak to me or they don't. This is definitely a unique release. Not something up my alley at all but an interesting attempt to produce the first steampunk figure ever.

Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction that typically features steam-powered machinery, especially in a setting inspired by industrialized Western civilization during the 19th century. Therefore, steampunk works are often set in an alternative history of the 19th century's British Victorian era or American "Wild West", in a post-apocalyptic future during which steam power has regained mainstream use, or in a fantasy world that similarly employs steam power.

This is an upcoming release by Steam Factory and they are calling this a 1/6 scale "Dobby & Rabbog" Knight Captain Locke. Material Composite material is a metal mask which can open and will be a limited edition of 200 sets, each with a separate number, first issued 100 sets containing Dobbtis treasure map. Scroll down to see more pictures and surprises along the way (no kidding)

With a lot of steampunk, there seems to be a type of functionality to it. In this instance they seem to have glued gears and parts to the armor without them serving any real function at all.

I think putting the cat face inside the diving helmet doesn't help in any way. That and the fact that "hello Kitty" here has a mechanical piranha / guppy as a steed to ride on. Yes, he rides on the fish that's stuck on a pole to a book!

The whole getup seems rather bizzare and unreal. I've seen very cool steampunk renditions and cosplays which look totally believable but this takes a lot of getting used to.

Still, as amusing and strange as it looks, I think it's worth taking a look at it right?

Not something I'll get into but maybe some of you fancy this more than me

Related posts:
Hot Toys 1/6 scale Dark Copperhead-18 Ultimate 12-inch Deep Sea Diver Figure, released in 2007 and reviewed HERE
G.I. Joe "Timeless Collection - Deep Sea Diver: Danger of the Depths" 12-inch figure posted HERE
Bronze (metal) United States Navy Mark V Diving Helmet pictures HERE

Review III: Hot Toys The Avengers Scarlett Johansson 1/6 Scale Black Widow Action Figure

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Here's Hot Toys Black Widow with the alien rifle blade :) Just couldn't get enough of this stunning 1/6 scale Scarlett Johansson as Agent Romanoff / Black Widow by Hot Toys. Truth be told, this figure lacks accessories but I'm just blown away by the sculpting of the head sculpt coupled with the new female body and outfit / costume. This just looks so real and truly can be called a masterpiece! Other than the two Glock 26 pistols and disc charges this figure came with, she's also equipped with a Chitauri alien rifle with blade.

Trivia: The name "chitauri" originates from Zulu mythology and is used to describe a "serpent race from the sky". Mark Millar, the creator of "The Ultimates", took the name from the writings of David Icke, who argues that these "chitauri" are in fact aliens bent on dominating humanity.

Hot Toys The Avengers Captain America 12-inch figure also came with a 1/6 scale Chitauri alien weapon included as an accessory (see pictures HERE). Hot Toys S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Phil Coulson on the other hand was armed with a Destroyer Gun (it harnesses the power of the Destroyer) - posted HERE. Scroll down to see more pictures of ScarJo Black Widow

Hot Toys Black Widow outfit / costume is a one-piece all black jumpsuit with matching high cut platform boots and gloves. She also has two belts, one with the Black Widow logo buckle and another for attaching her thigh holsters (she has two for her twin Glock 26 pistols) plus pouches for her disc charges. The pouches cannot be opened for storing the two loose discs which she also comes with. She wears a pair of stinger bracelets with multiple-bullet design. She comes with two almost identical stinger bracelets, one is all black and the other with real-like tazer effect. You can check out all the accessories laid out HERE

Black Widow has the S.H.I.E.L.D. logo on both of her shoulder sleeves

Hot Toys Black Widow really looks nice all round :) Comes with killer looks too

There's always been the debate on rooted hair versus sculpted hair and I think it's very hard to get them right either way. That being said, I think the rooted hair turned out well in this instance. It really adds to the realism without making her look like a dollie. Barbie is a doll and Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow certainly isn't. She proved she can hold her own.

The new Black Widow costume / outfit (version 2.0) is much more flexible and allows Black Widow to get into more poses (see previous post) without restricting her movement unlike the previously released version - pictures HERE.

Enjoy the rest of the pictures :)

NEXT: Comparing Hot Toys 1/6 scale Scarlett Johansson figures (there are now THREE of them) and other Hot Toys female figures.