Whilst on a random visit to the local Poundland, I discovered this gem of a 3in action figure bootleg.
Judging by the head crest design, it looks to be carbon
copied from some Power Rangers/Super Sentai incarnation or other. The articulation
of the figure is pretty much similar to the basic mould used for Super Sentai,
Power Rangers and Masked/Kamen Rider action figures from the mid-90s onwards.
For a knockoff toy, this ‘Ninja Warrior’ stands pretty well
and despite the light plastic it also holds together very well. The American
flag motif makes the figure stand out. Perhaps this ‘character’ is Captain
America’s first ever Power Ranger recruit.
The 3 weapons arsenal is a nice touch. The only thing I’d
change would be to make the sword the same bland pewter color as the two sai
that are also included. Nothing a quick spray of Warhammer coloring would
quickly resolve that gripe.
There are a lot of worse items to waste £1 on in a discount
store, but ‘Ninja Warrior’ is a lesser of the many 'evils' that dwell on Poundland’s
shelves.
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