I tried repeatedly to create our 2008 Christmas cards by hand (as in years past). I had a single, elegant design in mind with 3 color treatments & all of the supplies purchased in mid-October but the creative muse just wasn't with me. Forcing it was impossible. I finally admitted defeat and ordered our 80 holiday cards from Snapfish (an HP company!) about 10 days before Christmas, utilizing the most popular pics from our Disney vacation.
Several years ago I resolved to stop buying action figures. I'm a geeky girl. It goes without saying that I love my action figures. My curio cabinet houses the likes of Gkar, Han Solo, Worf, Data and of course the entire cast of Buffy. Until today I had stuck with that resolution (with one caveat: I did buy a set of Dr. Who action figures for Jenni's birthday last year but I rationalized that because it wasn't a purchase for myself.) Mom and I wandered into Borders today and sitting on the front bargain table, all alone was this Edward action figure and I immediately scooped him up. The packaging on this one is beautiful, perhaps more stunning than the action figure himself. The peacoat is dead on perfect, his eyes are the ideal color of amber, the details of the highlights and positioning of his hair are amazing. The face is ok but honestly facial structure is where all action figures fail in their realism.
Here's the back. Seriously this may be the first action figure I've ever bought that will stay in the original packaging. It's just too nice to destroy plus Edward doesn't come with any cool accessories-- no Bat'leth, tricorder, blaster or stake to put in his hands and pose like my other action figures. Really what accessories would you package with Edward? A silver Volvo? A piano? The apple would be cheesy.
Here's a close up of his face. Sorry it's a little grainy. Lighting was not my friend this rainy afternoon. I think the eyebrows are overdone but look at the eyes and hair detail. Oh and the lips... perfect lips. You can click on any of these images for a larger view.
I picked these up at the Dollar Store. I'm thinking if the creative muse strikes me tomorrow, I'll use them to make my own Superman themed valentine's day cards. It was a good thought, if it comes to fruition I'll snap some pics. If not, oh well I'm only out a buck.
