{"id":16536,"date":"2012-01-31T04:00:06","date_gmt":"2012-01-31T10:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.itsalltrue.net\/?p=16536"},"modified":"2014-09-28T23:38:55","modified_gmt":"2014-09-29T04:38:55","slug":"vault-review-motu-classics-com-star-sisters-three-pack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itsalltrue.net\/?p=16536","title":{"rendered":"MOTUClassics.Com
Vault Review: Star Sisters 3-Pack"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>This review was originally published on January 31st, 2012.<\/strong>
Because of the delays in December, we received our Demo-Man and Star Sisters a few days apart.\u00a0 So January felt like a typical month.\u00a0 It\u2019s almost fitting that it should work out this way since all four characters are on the fringes of the MOTU spotlight.<\/p>\n

I wasn\u2019t really familiar with the Star Sisters before the introduction of the Classics line.\u00a0 But I\u2019m one of those inclusive MOTU fans who believe that every character deserves their place in continuity.\u00a0 I love seeing obscure characters like Wun-Dar and Carnivus hob-knobbing shoulder to shoulder with He-Man\u2019s and Skeletor\u2019s comrades.\u00a0 So even though I was surprised at their announcement, I was totally ready to clear a space on the shelf for them.<\/p>\n

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I was also pretty glad that Mattel decided to release the Sisters as a 3-pack instead of singles.\u00a0 This way we get them over with and won\u2019t have to beat the clock, hoping for a completed team before the line ends.\u00a0 The downside is that quality control problems become a bit more prevalent when you get into multi-packs, and the Star Sisters are no exception.<\/p>\n

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Even though the three sisters share a lot of the same female \u201cbuck\u201d, there are plenty of sculpted differences to make them feel unique.\u00a0 The head sculpts are probably the most prevalent of these new pieces.\u00a0 If I had to pick the prettiest, I\u2019d say it was Starla.\u00a0 She has a pleasant expression on her face that just seems to have a bit of personality.<\/p>\n

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Tallstar\u2019s a close second though.\u00a0 I actually really love her hair.\u00a0 The 4H really do a fantastic job when it comes to long flowing locks.\u00a0 Jewelstar\u2019s head sculpt is ok.\u00a0 I find her crown of pink gems interesting, but at the same time a bit disturbing in how it seperates her face from the rest of her head.\u00a0 I know what the look is meant to portray, but this may be one of those times where 2D art doesn\u2019t transfer well into 3D sculpture.<\/p>\n

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These same problems creep into the design of Jewelstar\u2019s costume also.\u00a0 I really like the fact that she was given translucent jewel-encrusted armor, and that they tried to make her costume angular in design.\u00a0 This seems to fall apart with the piece covering her lower torso though.\u00a0 That diaper piece only takes away from the design and would have looked much better if they would have given more of an angular armor-like design.\u00a0 Continue to page 2…<\/a><\/p>\n

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Like Jewelstar, Tallstar\u2019s design was based more on function than looks, but it was executed much better.\u00a0 I don\u2019t know why, but I really love those poofy shoulder designs.\u00a0 I also think Terry and the Horsemen did a fantastic job of translating the original figure\u2019s accordion joints into a ribbed armor look.<\/p>\n

Starla has the simplest design to her costume, and also the most feminine.\u00a0 She wears a simple corset and skirt combo with new bracers and boots.<\/p>\n

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The coloring on all three figures is very vibrant.\u00a0 I know some fans were looking for more of a Filmation influence here, but I like how they turned out.\u00a0 Especially Jewelstar\u2019s oily translucent cape is a really cool effect, plus her whole body is speckled with a very fine glitter.<\/p>\n

Sadly, my biggest quality control issues also come in the paint job.\u00a0 There seems to be a few more paint rubs and black smudges on these three than I\u2019ve seen in a while.\u00a0 I\u2019m also a bit disappointed with the eyes of Starla, which seem to be looking up.\u00a0 Also the eyes of Jewelstar are a bit crooked.\u00a0 The small smudges I can live with, but the eye thing really bugs me.<\/p>\n

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Each figure comes with a star staff made of different colored translucent plastic and glitter sprinkled inside.\u00a0 Like on Jewelstar, it\u2019s a neat effect and a nice little touch.<\/p>\n

Tallstar comes with additional segments for her neck, arms, and legs to \u201cgrow\u201d longer.\u00a0 The designers did a fantastic job of creating a smooth system that snaps together and apart very easy.\u00a0 The pieces even look pretty good when in use.\u00a0 I just wish that they could have included just one more set of extensions.\u00a0 As is, Tallstar is only about a head taller than her sisters.\u00a0 One or two more sets of these would be great additions to our next Weapons Pak.<\/p>\n

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The three girls also come with a fourth figure, that of their Starla\u2019s guardian hawk Glorybird.\u00a0 I\u2019m actually really glad Mattel included this bird figure, especially since it was slated to come with the original vintage toys before they were canceled.\u00a0 They even sculpted him a new stand that\u2019s reminiscent of the vintage one also.\u00a0 I love this hawk sculpt and want it in as many colors as possible.\u00a0 Glorybird makes fifth, but the Sorceress will be here soon.\u00a0 (Now where\u2019s my Sinestro Corps yellow!)<\/p>\n

Glorybird isn\u2019t just great because he\u2019s colored in a radiant pink with a sparkly dry wash.\u00a0 He\u2019s great because of his golden harness that contains his magnificent star encrusted Mohawk hairdo.\u00a0 This star-hawk gives him a 1970\u2019s rock\u2019n roll feel, \u00e0<\/em> <\/em>la Ziggy Stardust.\u00a0 That\u2019s right.\u00a0 Glorybird is voiced by none other than David Bowie (at least in my mind).<\/p>\n

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I know some people give the Star Sisters a hard time, but I think they\u2019re great additions to the MOTU Classics collection.\u00a0 Not only are they characters who were passed over the first time around, but they also help to bring a much needed bolster to the female ranks of my He-Man shelves.<\/p>\n

-Vault<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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