DiD WWII 2nd Ranger Marksman "Private Daniel"

Don't you just love companies like Loading toys, Heroic, DiD and Brother Production, which give us 12" figures based on movie characters but without the hefty price tag due to the extra cost in movie licenses (think Hot Toys).
I do have to admit that there are misses like Brother Production Zombie Killer but there are also hits like Heroic Professional Killer & Loading Toys Dangerous Man.
Another hit (to me at least) is DiD 2nd Ranger Marksman "Private Daniel". Even though DiD did not credit this figure to the movie Saving Private Ryan, I guess it is an open secret that this figure was representing Private Daniel Jackson , the "praying" sharpshooter in the movie (Heck they even named the figure Private Daniel!).
Private Daniel Jackson was played by Barry Pepper in the movie.

I also have Dragon's US Army 2nd Ranger Battalion Captain Miller but with an updated head sculpt and body from Soldier Story 2nd Ranger Infantry Battalion to better represent Captain James Miller. Of course the uniform and accessories are not of the same standard as DiD.

DiD has done a great job in the area of the head sculpt and accessories. The head sculpt is spot on in the likeness of Barry Pepper. I heard that DiD managed to get the consent from the actor to use his likeness (well that's just what I heard).

There is a number of accessories that come with the figure and this is quite expected from DiD based on their past offering. However what is great is that the majority of the accessories are the equipments used by Private Daniel in the movie, like the M1903A4 rifle, Sniper Scope Tube and the cross and ID tag he kissed. On top of that, the accessories and uniform are pretty well made. However putting the accessories onto the figure was a nightmare and I had great difficulties getting the water canteen, holster and first aid pouch onto the Garand Ammo Belt. I even broke the hooks on the Water Canteen pouch and holster! In the end I used strings to attach them onto the belt.
After consulting with Alex the 12" guru, I found out that I was doing it wrongly and I was supposed to attach the items to the assault vest via the holes made for that purpose!
After going through all the hard work getting the equipments and accessories on, I have decided to leave it on! Hence there will be no photos on the individual equipment and accessory. But not to disappoint, you can hop over to Alex's review which is power and much more detailed!

I have been hoping and praying for so long for some company to do characters from Saving Private Ryan! Even though the figure is not credited to the movie, this offering from DiD is good enough for me! Great sculpt, accessories and a nice price tag! What more can you ask for.
Overall, a must get for any WW2 toy collector!







Amazing head sculpt






Private Daniel kissing the cross and ID tag.















































Nice Legging!


M1903 Sniper Rifle with scope




Never ever insult your boss...

Who said it could not last!

It has been more than a year since I started on my paper toy journey!
My first paper toy post was on 24 July 2008 and it was on Iron Man & Hulk.
Fast forward to Dec 2009 and I have completed 27 paper toys and even came out with my own paper toy line F.A.T.S.
I would like to thank everyone for their support and encouraging comments as these were the catalyst to do even more paper toys.

Now who said it could not last!

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F.A.T.S - D44 "Flying Death" with P1 Self Propelling Rocket System, SPRS

Another machine to roll out from the F.A.T.S (Future Advanced Tactical System) factories. Presenting the D44 "Flying Death" with the P1 Self Propelling Rocket System, SPRS.
The D44 "Flying Death" is a one man piloted rocket and will usually launch itself from the P1 SRPS . Once launched, the pilot will navigate the rocket and dive into the target. Very much like the Japanese Yokosuka Ohka and Kamikaze in WW2.
Enjoy!

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Ready for launch












P1 Self Propelling Rocket System, SPRS




The D44 "Flying Death"

Mcfarlane Movie Manics Eward Scissorhands

Edward Scissorhands (played by Johnny Depp) was about an artificial man which was left unfinished with scissors for hands. He was later found and taken in by a suburban family and falls in love with their teenage daughter played by Winona Ryder.
Edward Scissorhands was a 1990 movie directed by Tim Burton.

I have always asked myself why would the scientist who was creating him use large scissors as stand-in for his hands before he could finish creating proper hands for him? Wouldn't it be easier just to get him some prosthetic hands first? Anyway, I think it could have been much worse...Edward Tamponhands or Edward Toothbrushhands....just to name a few.

I remembered the days when Mcfarlane toys were highly sought after because of their 1st class scuplting and them producing characters that will never be able to sustain a toyline, eg their Movie Manics series. The only problem was the lack of articulation in their figures.
Well those days are pretty gone as other companies like NECA, Mezco & Hasbro have also upped their standard. Heck! Even Mattel has sometimes did excellent work, as in the case of their MOTU and Ghostbusters toyline.

Ok back to the review. The sculpting of Edward is excellent and the resemblance of Depp is there. They have even added tiny details like the cuts on his face which is always a nice touch.
I especially like the way they did the hair. It could have been a disaster but thankfully it came out well.
The details of his suit are also good and the texturing excellent. Even at 6", they managed to sculpt his scissorhands pretty well.
Most of the paint ops are clean but there are areas (the buttons) where you can spot some sloppiness.
As everyone is aware, the articulation is pretty bad and you can only get one good pose out of him. However, there is still articulation in his scissorhands which was surprising (in a good way).

Overall, a nice 6" figure to have on your display as Edward Scissorhands is a cult classic.











Hey Ma look! I can move my "fingers"