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<\/a> As a result of enjoying the new DC Universe Action League line, I\u2019ve started picking up the few Batman: Brave and the Bold Action League two-packs I can still find in stores. This has become more challenging since the line was cancelled, but luckily I stumbled across a Batman vs. The Gentleman Ghost at my local TRU. <\/p>\nIf you told me five years ago that I would own a Gentleman Ghost action figure, I would think you were crazy. Not only was he a minor character in the DC Universe, but he didn\u2019t have a head, which is an important feature in a toy that wears a hat and monocle. But the Brave and the Bold cartoon featured him as a recurring villain and the folks at Mattel came up with the simplest solution for the figure by attaching the monocle to the hat, and the hat to the character\u2019s collar. Genius! <\/p>\n
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<\/center><\/p>\nThe Gentleman Ghost barrier had been broken and Mattel was going to push it to the fullest extent. Gentleman Jim fans have been in toy heaven over the last couple years as Mattel has released five different figures: DC Classics, Justice League Unlimited, Batman: Brave and the Bold, and two Brave and the Bold Action League figures. The first Action League figure was completely translucent and came in a six-pack. The second was white and came in a two-pack with his horse and a Batman (of course). <\/p>\n
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<\/center><\/p>\nBoth figures have the typical Action League articulation: swivel joints at their head, shoulders, and waist. Sadly, Gentleman Ghosts\u2019 is limited by his cape. This means he can only go for gut punches, but that\u2019s OK. Since he was a highwayman, I\u2019m sure he fought dirty most of the time anyway.<\/p>\n
The Batman is just one of many produced in this line. But I have to admit, I like this one more than most. I think it\u2019s the extremely scowly scowl on his face. He also comes with his patented Nth Metal knuckles, just for punching intangible foes. But I bet they work on the tangible ones also.<\/p>\n
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<\/center><\/p>\nGentleman Ghost is molded in all white and given a layer of glow-in-the-dark paint on his front torso (more on that later). Mattel once again uses their state-of-the-art monocle\/hat\/collar technology, which also works perfectly in this scale and style. Speaking of style, I really love the cute little cartoony skull clasps on his cape. But I was disappointed that he didn\u2019t come holding his cane. He could have really used a weapon, especially with that limited reach.<\/p>\n
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<\/center><\/p>\nWhat makes this two-pack stand out most is the Gentleman Ghost\u2019s skeletal steed. Not only is it huge, but it\u2019s got evil red eyes and serrated teeth. Talk about nightmare fuel. Plus, this horse has been cursed with an immortal undead existence, so you know his attitude isn\u2019t too pleasant either. The only downside to the figure is its complete lack of motion. I don\u2019t expect much articulation out of these little guys, but Mattel really skimped here. I would have at least appreciated a hinge joint for the neck so he can look up at least.<\/p>\n
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<\/center><\/p>\nNow for my favorite feature of this set. The front of Gentleman Ghost and top of his horse\u2019s skull were painted to glow in the dark. Normal glow-in-the-dark is cool, but this has been painted on, making it way more vibrant than if it were mixed into the plastic. In the dark, these two burn with an eerie teal, but the paint is so potent that you can even see it in light. I didn\u2019t even need to enhance it with photoshop.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re like me and are starting to feel the pull of Action League, you definitely need to pick up this two-pack. The Ghost and his horse are worth it alone, but the glow-in-the-dark feature is so brilliantly bright that I can\u2019t help but charge him up when I see him sitting there. Plus, he\u2019ll look great when we get a Hawkman.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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