Pruneface
- Property:
- Dick Tracy
- MSRP:
- $95.00
- Pre-Order Date:
- Mar 23, 2023
- Expected Ship Date:
- November 2023 - January 2024
- Release Date:
- Feb 4, 2024
- Exclusive Release:
- —
- Limited Production:
- —
- Diamond:
- —
Delayed by 1 month
Summary
Pruneface stands out with four highly detailed, expressive heads capturing his distinctive heavily wrinkled visage and a rich assortment of accessories including a functional typewriter with secret radio, multiple firearms with firing effects, gas bombs with translucent clouds, and a gas mask. The figure's impeccably tailored 1940s-style suits and wired outercoat enhance dynamic posing, while the improved ankle articulation allows for natural stances. This release exemplifies the line's commitment to obscure pulp characters, combining screen-accurate sculpting and unique gear that enriches the Dick Tracy universe within the collection.
Pros
- Four distinct, highly detailed head sculpts capturing Pruneface’s extreme wrinkled skin and varied expressions
- Wired edges on suit jacket and long overcoat for dynamic posing and natural drape
- Extensive accessories including multiple firearms with bullet firing effects, a large bayonet knife, gas bombs with translucent gas effects, and a gas mask that fits all heads
- Unique typewriter accessory with opening back revealing a secret radio, functional paper holder, movable roller and carriage, plus headphones that connect to the radio
- Multiple interchangeable hands designed to hold different accessories securely
- Highly tailored and well-fitted 1940s style outfit with shirt, tie, pants, jacket, overcoat, hat, scarf, belt, and sculpted shoes
- Two pairs of glasses and three burning cigarettes with smoke effects included
- Improved ankle articulation allowing feet to remain flat in deep stances
Cons
- Slight blockiness in exposed teeth sculpt
- Head swapping requires ensuring heads pop fully onto the neck ball joint to stay secure
- Small accessories like cigarettes and glasses are easy to lose or break