The Owlman
- Property:
- Lord of Tears
- MSRP:
- $100.00
- Pre-Order Date:
- Jan 25, 2023
- Release Date:
- Oct 1, 2023
- Exclusive Release:
- —
- Limited Production:
- —
- Diamond:
- —
Summary
Licensing the obscure horror character Owlman from the film Lord of Tears, this figure stands out for its unique cryptid design featuring a large owl head and gangly limbs, capturing the creature’s eerie look with detailed sculpting and paint. Its accessory set includes a themed altar, severed heads, blood effects, and symbolic keys, compensating for the single expression portrait and enhancing display possibilities. This release exemplifies the line’s embrace of unusual and underrepresented characters beyond mainstream licenses.
Pros
- Unique, rarely licensed character based on the “Lord of Tears” film
- Highly detailed owl head sculpt capturing the film’s look
- Terrifying talon hands that can hold accessories
- Varied paint application with matte and glossy contrasts
- Sturdy elbow articulation improved over previous similar figures
- Includes a large altar accessory for display
- Comes with two human skull accessories connected to the film’s story
- Blood effect accessories attach to left clawed hand for dynamic posing
- Additional loose feathers and tiny keys tied to film lore
- Well-tailored tuxedo outfit matching the film’s costume with realistic wear and dirt effects
- Comes with a round display base with peg and support rod options
Cons
- Only one portrait included, limiting facial expression options
- Neck articulation limited to rotation due to feather sculpting
- Some small scale inconsistencies with the severed head accessory
- White loose feathers look more like bones, which may confuse some collectors
- Value impacted by limited accessories and no light/sound features