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From X-Concepts the makers of Tech Deck, Modifiers, Citizen
and other really cool stuff comes the Micro Icons. They are
tiny little guys (and girls) but they are totally big on personality.
Cool little figures including masters of martial arts, punks
with attitude, commando war heroes, laid-back bikers and some
cool brothers to bring things into perspective. Lots of detail,
good paint jobs and great character...!
The
Micro Icons series has to be seen to be believed. Each
pack comes with four highly detailed figures. There are even
some play sets that can be bought which also double as attractive
stands for the little people to be displayed on.
The
figures retail at £4 for each pack - which is £1
a figure. While that might sound a little pricey for such
tiny figures, you've got to look at the attention to detail
to appreciate that you are getting good value for money. The
models are not only well sculpted, they have also been beautifully
painted.
Getting
figures like this to stand up is always a problem, but X-Concepts
have come up with an ingenious way of keeping them upright.
A small magnet has been inserted into one of the feet of each
figure. So, as long as you are playing on a metal surface,
your models will all stand up.
Commandos:
Pack 1 comes complete with Bob, Wesley, Hammer and Frank
- between them they have a pistol, sniper rifle, flame thrower
and gatling gun, respectively. And, like the rest of this
series, each figure is a caricature of this segment of society.
Bob looks like he's taking charge of the situation; Wesley
has a handlebar moustache; Hammer is wearing shades while
using his flame thrower; and Frank... well Frank's head looks
like Frankenstien's monster and he looks like he really shouldn't
be in charge of such a heavy piece of machinery!
The
play sets for the Commandos's series include Grenade
Alley (which is a brick wall with sandbags in front of
it) and Patriotic Platform (which has a huge American flag
as the backdrop as well as a chair and ammunitions case).
Instantly
collectible, these figures are sure to be a hit with children
worldwide. The fact that there are plenty of different collections
(commandos, bikers, souljahs, Kung-Fu and punks) ensures that
there is something for all tastes.
For
more information on this series, and to keep up-to-date on
future releases, click here.
Ray
Thompson
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