Leggs (The Simpsons) - Action Figure Reviews

Series: The Simpsons, 13

Craftsmanship:

- Great likeness and suitable accessories

- Can’t hold accessories well

Playability:

- Tons of possibilities with the entire Simpson line

- Tough

- Small accessories can be lost

Related Links:

- Action Figure Reviews: The Simpsons

- Review: The Simpsons: Hit & Run (GC)

- Review: The Simpsons: Hit & Run (XB)

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Leggs (The Simpsons)

by Playmates Toys

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Having played with Leggs for the last few days I can’t help but ask the question: How many characters have died during the Simpsons’ long run? I haven’t missed that many episodes over the last 13 years and I can think of less than 12 –

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excluding the Halloween Specials and in-show episodes of Itchy & Scratchy. Anyone count these things?

But why am I thinking of death after playing with Leggs? He comes packed with a hitman’s rifle, of course.

Leggs is yet another great addition to the Simpsons series – and that’s about as much

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repetition as I’m willing to make you endure. I sound like a broken record every time I review a Simpson figure because they all share similar characteristics: solidly constructed, great accessories, dead-on likeness, four points of articulation, and tons of playability. Don’t get me wrong – this is a good thing, it’s just tough to find something new to say…

Leggs does have a major problem though. His hands aren’t sculpted very well. He can’t hold practically anything – even the accessories that come packed with him. Although the inability to hold the money counter makes some sense, getting him to hold the picture of Seymour “Have You Seen My Body Today?” Skinner or the rifle is nearly impossible. (Don't let the picture fool you.) The picture slots into his right hand but it won’t stay there and his left hand, although sculpted to suggest holding a gun, is too tight to actually grip anything except the switchblade. This is disappointing because what’s a hitman without a heater?

Playability matches any of the figures of Simpsons line. Leggs is solid. ‘Nuff said.

The Simpsons line seems to be slowing down in terms of releases but at least Playmates is being more diverse in the characters being released. Leggs is a good addition.

- Omni
(November 16, 2003)