Toy Bender

It’s been awhile since I geeked out over Indiana Jones action figures, so it’s time for an update. I was over on Hasbro Toy Shop wishing I had some money and I noticed some pictures of figures that I hadn’t seen anywhere else, so I thought I’d share them here. I figure if I haven’t seen them, you probably haven’t either.

(Remember to click on the pics to see a slightly bigger version.)

Indiana Jones with Temple Trap

This is a deluxe figure that will hit regular stores in about the ten dollar range and is most notable for attempting to replicate one of the most famous moments in cinematic history, except for the part where the thing closes on Indiana Jones like a mouse trap.

German Soldier (Last Crusade)

If you are going to attempt to have a decent representation of the films you’ll need a lot of German soldiers. This guy would be perfect for the open of the Arc ceremony.

German Soldiers

Here’s another pack of Germans for you army builders, but WTF is wrong with their arms? They look like they have the arms of a completely different action figure that are glued on.

German Soldier With Motorcycle

It seems like Nazis and motorcycles go together like peanut butter and jelly.

Colonel Vogel

I need to bone up on my Indiana Jones, because I have no idea who this is. Can anyone give me a hand with this one? I’m too lazy to look him up on IMDB.

Grail Knight

It looks like my Indiana Jones wish list is coming to fruition with the first dang wave of figures! I love me the Grail Knight and I also love the fact he comes with both the true Grail AND his sword and shield. Sweet.

Indiana Jones with Arc

Here’s another deluxe figure that comes with an accessory that almost any toy collecting nerd above twenty years old will want, the Arc of the Covenant! Holy balls is that awesome. The final Arc might not have as good of a paint app if you happen to look at it in the package. Here’s to hoping that they use a vac metal finish like they do with all the good C-3POs.

Young Indy

Now this is awesome because it’s the Young Indy that counts. Not the retard in the pith helmet.* This is also the only opportunity you may have to own a River Phoenix toy until they make an O.D.’d series of toys.

Dr. Elsa Schneider

I think I may have to make love to this action figure on principle alone.

Dr. Henry Jones Sr.

And here he is, the great Sean Connery. Just look at those accessories! Gotta love that he comes with his umbrella. I’m hoping that it opens and closes so he can have some scare birds action.

Indiana Jones with Horse

This figure is the one to get if you’re in a relationship with a woman. It combines both the interests of men (Indiana Jones) and the interests of women (horses). It’s like the black and white cookie of the toy world, pure perfection for both sexes in one toy.

Now I realize that some of the figures look like ass. Again, I’m holding out most judgment until I see them in stores. There’s a few in here that look pretty fantastic, so I’m hoping that the line will have enough quality figures that will keep it going for awhile.

*Apologies to the now grown up Corey Carrier. It’s not your fault that George Lucas is a bad idea machine.