Serpentor is one of those figures who only has one look. Every one of his figures has been in his standard, regal armor design. Sure, the colors have changed...a bit. But, Serpentor doesn't really have a figure in a look other than one derived from his 1986 debut.
Serpentor is also a figure, though, who doesn't really need another look. Attempts to modernize him fall flat. And, sometimes, the regal emperor's regalia is all a character needs to convey his purpose. Granted, I wouldn't say no to a debut inspired, shirtless Serpentor. He and Dr. Mindbender would be twinsies. I actually hope Super7 gets around to a Serpentor like that. But, I'm not going to hold my breath.
This 2005 Serpentor is probably the worst of his three o-ring versions. But, that's a misnomer because all of Serpentor's colorings are great. This one is just different. The removable helmet actually works for this figure, too. The soft pastels are a nice alternate look for Serpentor and give him a less regal and less imposing feel than the golden and black based figures that preceded this release.
I'd really love to do more with this figure. But, I sold all my spares during my purge. And, the lone sample I have left is starting to show fraying and wear around the arm holes on his cape. So, I don't get this guy out much, any longer. The biggest argument for newer Serpentor figures is that the old ones are all brittle and easy to damage. Heck, even this figure is now 20 years old. But, the Super7 Serpentors, so far, haven't really done much to inspire my acquisition of them. Maybe that will change if they do something fun or interesting with the character. Until then, I have this 2005 figure for the sparse times I may feel the need to bring the Serpentor character out for a photo shoot.
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