The Toy Fair Scarlett and Snake Eyes set was an absolute dud. It hung around for about retail price for nearly a decade. In the malaise, collectors missed out that the two figures in the set were actually very well done. In fact, the Scarlett figure might be the best Scarlett ever released. She's a great combo of the 1982 and 1997 designs. She features amazingly detailed paint applications and a nice complement of accessories. In short, she's anything and everything you'd want from a Scarlett figure.
In the second decade of this figure's existence, though, collectors have come around on her. And, now, most people will acknowledge that this Scarlett release is amazing and a definite must have for any collection. You'll see her appear with some frequency. But, more often, she's seen as a showcase piece: something a new collector can proudly show off as something cool that's recently been added to their collections.
For me, this Scarlett is about the only one I use. She appears in tons of photos because Scarlett is a memorable character and this figure is always appreciated. And, her color scheme works well both with vintage and repaint era figures. So, you'll see her across eras in the set of photos below.
Definitely the best Scarlett hands down.
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Glad I scored this set cheap at a show when I did. Still the only true vintage style Scarlett I have, comic packs aside.
ReplyDeleteShe should also be safer to pose for photos since her plastic should be less brittle than the 1982/83 versions.
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