The Moc Box : He's a Killer

Arkham Origins: Killer Croc

"He’s a Killer Croc

Sharp claws, scaly green

Large jaw with giant teeth

Guaranteed to rip you to shreds

Ready for his "The Karate Kroc" audition

Anytime"

Backstory/Ramblings:

This is my first DC Collectables purchase since the change from DC Direct (It’s has been a looong time). Subsequently this is the first version of this character I’ve ever purchased. I can still remember the Killer Croc design from BTAS show, frankly it’s was/is my least favorite design and the only one that seems better in New Batman Adventures. This character first appeared in Batman #524 in 1983 and is one of Batman’s (relatively) newer enemies. While I’m honestly not this biggest fan, I’d love to see him get a Mr. Freeze level overhaul.

"It was a BIG rock"

Articulation:

This figure is almost perfect in terms of articulation. His shoulders have a great range of movement and are really satisfying to click into place. The figure’s feet are sculpted in a very unusual way; ankle consists of a rocker-type hinge that can keep him flat in almost any pose. Still he does have some problems standing, partially to the weight distribution. If you want to get into any dynamic poses, you’ll have to take a little extra time to set him up. The wrist joint on this figure is previously only one that I’ve seen on archer characters. It allows for a great deal of expressive poses and even lets the figure hold up objects with his otherwise open claws.

Sculpt:

My Vast Arkham Collection

Gentle Giant continues their standard for sculpting. This figure is chunky, in a good chunky kind of way. His back is ribbed with scales and the scales go all the way under the arm. My favorite part of the sculpt are the ripped suspender pieces. Both are made of a softer material than the rest of the figure and don’t get in the leg’s range of motion.

Paint Work:

Teeth! Teeth Everywhere!

For the most part, this figure has excellent paintwork (except for one area). The wash on the arm bandages is particularly well done. The little blotch’s of blood a nice touch. The belt buckle is painted in a much shiner silver than the rest of the figure’s otherwise muted paint scheme. The bleeding from the underbelly to the shoulders is well done as well. Unfortunately my figure has extra dabs of paint on the left side of the head sculpt. White paint travels from the corner of the mouth to the figure’s chin. This is the only blemish on an otherwise perfectly painted figure.

In Review:

Side Note: Millennium Falcon Rock

This figure is as thick as the characters brain power. He’s by far the heavy action figure I’ve ever had. The figure weighs several pounds and is a dense. Seriously, if any Black Water scale debates over Marvel vs. DC erupt (DC), whoever gets this brick thrown at them will surely end up in hospital. Value wise this may be the best DC Collectables has to offer at the moment. At my LCS he was the same price as all the other blister-carded figures ringing up at $24.95. At less than half the cost of the previous Croc, and at nearly the same size, this is a great pick-up. While the character may not be everyone’s cup of tea, at the end of the day he’s a giant crocodile man with street fighter bands and a ridiculously sized pair of trousers that couldn’t even be found in the Big and Tall department.