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Series: The Simpsons 5
Craftsmanship: 8.8 out of 10 - Catches that droopy newscaster look - Great accessories - Simple to stand - Excellent paint job
Playability: 9.3 out of 10 - Three words: "I’m Kent Brockman!" - Fits in with the other figures - Microphone fits well - Small accessories can be lost
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Kent Brockman (The Simpsons)by Playmates
As any fan of the Simpsons will tell you, Kent Brockman is the embodiment, the very amalgam, of the perfect newscaster. He’s got poise, a microphone, a dead-pan look, and the catchphrase, "I’m Kent Brockman!" Once again, Playmates has done an excellent job bringing a Simpsons character to plastic. The sculpt and paint job have been nailed to the wall – there’s no mistaking him for anyone else. The face is the most important part of action figures based on TV and movie likenesses and Kent has the same bored expression exhibited on TV. Even without the Intellitronicä playsets you can almost hear him say, "The following people are gay," or "Oh, the humanity!" |
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When he is installed on a playset his oft-repeated catchphrase is a mainstay. Playmates has also provided some really good accessories: a microphone, half-eaten donut, and clipboard. All of them fit nicely into his hands. His right arm is slightly bent to facilitate his "reporter in the field" stance, which allows use of the microphone. Of course, all these accessories are compatible with the other Simpson characters, so you can re-enact scenes such as "Bart’s People." He stands very easily, as he lacks any articulation in his legs. His head, arms, and waist are all |
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able to move. I still lament the lack of wrist articulation . . . oh well, there are other more important matters. Playability is a no-brainer. The compatibility with the entire Simpsons line score huge points by itself, but take into account that Kent himself is tough, and he’s close to 10 on the playability scale. He’s not compatible with all the playsets but that’s a minor point. Also of lesser concern is the susceptibility of losing the accessories. They are small but because the accessories for other characters are so interchangeable, it’s not too much of a problem. The 3 ¾" GI Joes from the ‘80s had this ability and it served the line very well. Plus, it helped to extend they’re popularity. Of course, the real reason for it’s continued popularity was a solid cartoon. Simpsons has that as well. This is practically a guarantee that a generation of kids will be seeking these out in fifteen years because their parents gave them away or sold them. - Omni
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