Although the prop is pretty simplistic (block of styrofoam wrapped in paper and covered with clear tape), it is super-awesome because of its prominence in the Season 4 finale, and its substantial impact on the series.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
LOST Auction: Kahana C4 block
Lot 666 of the LOST auction (how's that for Numbers!) was an assortment of props related to the bomb detonated on the Kahana freighter. The purchaser made some of the blocks of C4 available for sale. I purchased one, which came with a copy of the COA.
Although the prop is pretty simplistic (block of styrofoam wrapped in paper and covered with clear tape), it is super-awesome because of its prominence in the Season 4 finale, and its substantial impact on the series.
Although the prop is pretty simplistic (block of styrofoam wrapped in paper and covered with clear tape), it is super-awesome because of its prominence in the Season 4 finale, and its substantial impact on the series.
Monday, March 14, 2011
LOST Auction: Hurley's Ajira 316 tickets
Many of the lots sold during last August's LOST official auction were composed of multiple items. Several of these lots were purchased by groups of fans who then split the winnings. Other multi-items lots were purchased by a single person who subsequently put some of the lot's items up for sale. The person who won lot 849 Hurley's Ajira Airways Flight 316 Tickets seems to have followed the latter path.
I picked up one of Hurley's Ajira 316 tickets from eBay. (The full lot seems to have included at least 20 of these tickets, along with a ticket envelope featuring the Ajira logo.)
It came with a copy of the LOST Auction COA:
As you will recall, in order to protect innocent civilians from the uncertain fate of flight 316, Hurley purchased all of the remaining unsold seats on the flight. He had to argue with an Ajira employee when they tried to allow standby passengers onto the flight to sit in his purchased, but unoccupied, seats.
As far as I can tell we don't actually see any of Hurley's tickets on-screen. However, there are a few fleeting glimpses of other Ajira tickets, including the back of Jack's ticket and the (fuzzy) front of Jack's boarding pass.
There is a cute little in-joke / easter egg printed on the back of the tickets -- philosophical meanderings which may be taken from a legitimate philosopher's works or may just be a pastiche prepared by someone involved with the Lost production.
I picked up one of Hurley's Ajira 316 tickets from eBay. (The full lot seems to have included at least 20 of these tickets, along with a ticket envelope featuring the Ajira logo.)
It came with a copy of the LOST Auction COA:
As you will recall, in order to protect innocent civilians from the uncertain fate of flight 316, Hurley purchased all of the remaining unsold seats on the flight. He had to argue with an Ajira employee when they tried to allow standby passengers onto the flight to sit in his purchased, but unoccupied, seats.
As far as I can tell we don't actually see any of Hurley's tickets on-screen. However, there are a few fleeting glimpses of other Ajira tickets, including the back of Jack's ticket and the (fuzzy) front of Jack's boarding pass.
There is a cute little in-joke / easter egg printed on the back of the tickets -- philosophical meanderings which may be taken from a legitimate philosopher's works or may just be a pastiche prepared by someone involved with the Lost production.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Lost: The Mego Years
As much as I like the McFarlane LOST figures, beyond appreciation there isn't much you can do with them. The Mego LOST figures on the other hand....
15 months after escaping The Island, Kate finally agrees to a date with [spoiler alert!].
Hurley shootin' hoops at Santa Rosa.
"I can't believe they fell for the old downed-balloon-in-the-jungle routine."
This one is for you, Charlie.
15 months after escaping The Island, Kate finally agrees to a date with [spoiler alert!].
"What's this Hugo? You've decided to make lists like Jacob? No abductions, I trust. Let's see -- pepperoni, black olives, bacon... Oh, I see what you've done here."
"Sorry, dude. I just haven't had a pizza in like ... forever. Maybe we should open up a pizza joint on The Island. We can call it Pizza Hatch."
Ben's choice.
"Dude, you're such a mystery guy. So how did you get off The Island? Did you have your own sub or did you ... you know ... just beam back to civilization? 'Cause that would be way cool."
"Jack, if you're up there and, like, listening ... you're awesome, dude. And I miss you."
Monday, January 31, 2011
Jacob Mego
The enigmatic Jacob is the final wave 1 Bif Bang Pow! figure I'll be looking at. The figure is dressed in an outfit similar to his brother but this time with a white shirt, light grey pants, no belt, and no sandals.
As with his brother, the likeness can be a little tenuous. The angle below is about as good as it gets.
One feature of the entire line that has improved from Trek Mego days is the hair on the male characters. The highlights and the highly-customized hairstyles are very well done.
The sculpt also nicely conveys Jacob's zen-like spiritual vibe, so different from MIB's intense, almost manic look.
In summary, this is a solid figure marred only by a lack of fidelity to the original. Grade: B+
As with his brother, the likeness can be a little tenuous. The angle below is about as good as it gets.
One feature of the entire line that has improved from Trek Mego days is the hair on the male characters. The highlights and the highly-customized hairstyles are very well done.
The sculpt also nicely conveys Jacob's zen-like spiritual vibe, so different from MIB's intense, almost manic look.
In summary, this is a solid figure marred only by a lack of fidelity to the original. Grade: B+
Man in Black Mego
The Man in Black, along with his brother Jacob, kicked off the Bif Bang Pow! line of LOST Mego back in 2010.
MIB is smartly dressed in a black shirt with laced neck, a belt, dark grey pants, and painted-on sandals. Construction is solid and he stands well.
I like the face sculpt even though it doesn't particularly resemble Titus Welliver.
The hair is well-done, the stubble works well, and the sculpt conveys the intensity of Welliver's performance despite not replicating his appearance.
Among the several reasons I like this line from BBP is the fact that it introduces first-ever figures of several characters. I'm glad MIB made the cut. Grade: B+
MIB is smartly dressed in a black shirt with laced neck, a belt, dark grey pants, and painted-on sandals. Construction is solid and he stands well.
I like the face sculpt even though it doesn't particularly resemble Titus Welliver.
The hair is well-done, the stubble works well, and the sculpt conveys the intensity of Welliver's performance despite not replicating his appearance.
Among the several reasons I like this line from BBP is the fact that it introduces first-ever figures of several characters. I'm glad MIB made the cut. Grade: B+
Sunday, January 30, 2011
John Locke Mego
The John Locke figure from Bif Bang Pow made a believer out of me.
The head sculpt is spot-on and the paint-job nicely executed.
Locke's costume is a signature olive/tan cargo pant with brown T, along with removable grey footwear. And though stingy on accessories for others in the line, Bif Bang Pow! must have realized they couldn't get away with releasing Locke sans knife. It is housed in a faux leather sheath which also matches his belt.
About the only issue I have with this figure is a bit of trouble it has standing, especially when with the shoes on. I'm not sure if it is just my figure, or a characteristic of the Locke model. Otherwise it is a highly successful addition to the line. Grade: A-
The head sculpt is spot-on and the paint-job nicely executed.
Locke's costume is a signature olive/tan cargo pant with brown T, along with removable grey footwear. And though stingy on accessories for others in the line, Bif Bang Pow! must have realized they couldn't get away with releasing Locke sans knife. It is housed in a faux leather sheath which also matches his belt.
About the only issue I have with this figure is a bit of trouble it has standing, especially when with the shoes on. I'm not sure if it is just my figure, or a characteristic of the Locke model. Otherwise it is a highly successful addition to the line. Grade: A-
Kate Austen Mego
Oh, Katerine Anne Austen, why do you cause such grief? After a very strong start with the Ben and Hurley figures, we unfortunately dial it down a notch for our favourite fugitive.
Kate's outfit reflects her typically jungle ware -- earth-tone cargo pants, white tank top, and brown footwear. The costume is OK but nothing special. The figure's legs seem out-of-proportion with the torso. The range of motion of the arms is more limited than her male counterparts. My figure also has a problem with her right arm which is a little "high strung".
I find the facial sculpt reasonably well done. The lips are a little too pursed, the eyes a tad too intense, but otherwise a nice job. For the record, I like the freckles. The molded hair looks fine, but BBP should have left a bit more clearance between the hair and shoulder to avoid interference with head and arm motion. The join between head and body is a bit awkward, and there is a noticeable colour mismatch between head and body.
About 30 minutes into our photo-shoot Ms. Austen started looking a little distracted and nervous.
Then she turned, shouted out, "I have to run!" and bolted out a side door. Some things never change. Grade: C
Kate's outfit reflects her typically jungle ware -- earth-tone cargo pants, white tank top, and brown footwear. The costume is OK but nothing special. The figure's legs seem out-of-proportion with the torso. The range of motion of the arms is more limited than her male counterparts. My figure also has a problem with her right arm which is a little "high strung".
I find the facial sculpt reasonably well done. The lips are a little too pursed, the eyes a tad too intense, but otherwise a nice job. For the record, I like the freckles. The molded hair looks fine, but BBP should have left a bit more clearance between the hair and shoulder to avoid interference with head and arm motion. The join between head and body is a bit awkward, and there is a noticeable colour mismatch between head and body.
About 30 minutes into our photo-shoot Ms. Austen started looking a little distracted and nervous.
Then she turned, shouted out, "I have to run!" and bolted out a side door. Some things never change. Grade: C
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