Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark Sallah 3-3/4 Inch Scale Action Figure Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been reviewing quite a few of these Indiana Jones figures because my husband and I purchased a ton of them for my 8 year old's birthday.
In size they are comparable to a Polly Pockets. But that's where the comparison ends. These figures are a lot more intricate. Their clothes are more detailed, as are their expressions. Plus they have more moving joints.
Where they don't compare favorably is in the department of durability. EXCEPT perhaps for Sullah. This one figure feels sturdier than the rest.
As far as clothes, Sullah's are well detailed. His headdress and vest are 3-dimensional, and in fact, the vest could come off -- not that I'd suggest that to my son as I don't think it would ever go back on.
Now... as to advising other parents, aunties and Et-ceteras.
This figure comes with small accessories: a torch and shovel. I don't know about the shovel, but most certainly the torch could be a choking hazard, so I wouldn't suggest this toy for the 3 and under set unless you grab up the small stuff and store it safely away.
In general I'd say that you should best judge this toy by how your child plays. If he's (she's) really a rough player, then you might do better with the bigger versions, or even the Lego Indie sets.
Pam T~
mom and reviewer

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Indiana Jones 3 3/4 Inch - Grail Knight - Last Crusade Review

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(More customer reviews)We ordered quite a few of these action figures for my child's birthday. In my opinion, while this might not be the most 'fun' figure, it's the still one of the nicer ones.
The detailing, for example, is very good. The poor knight makes me tired looking at him, with his weary eyes and slumped shoulders. (Well, he has been waiting for centuries for a replacement)
His features include a sword that comes out of it's sheath, and a cape that comes off. Which means, of course, that these accessories can be used by other characters.
Talking Points:::
Though nice looking, he is sort of expensive.
I don't recommend these figures for smaller children as they are more fragile than, say, Polly Pockets. Plus there is the whole choking hazard problem.
(For younger children you might want to go with the Indiana Jones Lego figures)
Pam T~
mom and reviewer at booksforkids-reviews

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LEGO DUPLO Thomas & Friends - Cargo-Loading Cranky Review

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(More customer reviews)We have found that Lego Cranky is a nice addition to our Island of Sodor. Besides having the advantage of being much cheaper than many of the other Crankies, he works with the rest of the Lego Steamies, and the other Thomas rail lines, as well.
Pros:
--is a more complicated assemblage than some of the other Lego Thomas and Friends additions and so fills that need for a challenge
--he's big and fun
--the kit comes with cargo and those all-so-useful troublesome trucks
--this Cranky has a nice pulley system (string with a hook). The hook has an end-piece which fits a standard Duplo block and the cargo included in the kit
--Cranky also rotates. It has a super large rotating block unit
Cons:
--Cranky has a more complicated assemblage that might be too challenging for the very young
--it is sometimes difficult to align the 'nubs' on the rotating unit to fit correctly
Five Stars. Lego Cranky is just a lot of fun. The kit comes with a few pieces of track, Cranky, cargo, two troublesome trucks and more. The pieces work with the standard Duplo Lego blocks so there is lots of opportunity to build. Very affordable which you will know if you have checked out the other big Crankies.

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Don't be fooled by the name. Cranky is all smiles at the dock as he loads the Troublesome Trucks. And why wouldn't he be' He gets the job done quickly and barely breaks a sweat, thanks to his big, strong hook. See how fast you can get him to load the trucks. Set includes two tracks, a troublesome truck and two pieces of cargo. Cranky moves from side to side and the pulley moves up and down. Contains 34 pieces.

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Indiana Jones 3 3/4 Inch - Colonel Vogel - Last Crusade Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been reviewing quite a few of these Indiana Jones figures because my husband and I purchased a ton of them for my 8 year old's birthday. (Note that we're not as rich as you might think. The prices on these toys fluctuate WILDLY, sometimes doubling in price depending on who's doing the selling.)Overall, these action figures are about the size of Polly Pockets. But that's where the comparison with the girl-toys ends. These figures are a lot more detailed. Their faces are better done, and their clothing is more detailed, often having removable elements.
For example, with the Colonel here, you should know that the his gun holster and tassels are 3-dimensional. And his jacket, at the bottom, is of softer plastic. Where he is not so well done is in the head area. Unfortunately for us his cap came off, and unlike Dr. Daddy Jones, there's no bald scalp underneath, but a square peg. (And since the cap is now gone, that's all you see)Now... as to advising other parents and purchasers.
First, if you are an adult collector... have at. This jodhpured figure is fun.
HOWEVER, for you moms, dads, aunties and Et-ceteras, this figure comes with very small items that might be choking hazards: gun, riding crop, axe. And if not a choking hazard, they are all easily lost.
Which is to say that Colonel Vogel can be a fun figure, but that he isn't particularly sturdy. Thus, I'd say, you ought to best judge how much fun this toy will be for your child by how he/she plays. If they are really rough players, then you might do better with the bigger versions, or even the Lego Indie sets.
Pam T~
mom and reviewer who thinks it's all about the kid's fun

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