Let's take a break from Marvel Legends for a moment and talk about DC Collectibles. Harley Quin's last few years has been more than fruitful to say the least! She has come a long way from her Animated Series self, and for some fans of Harley Quinn, that's a bad thing because she has become so sexualized and pure fan service in some case. For me, I lean on both side of the spectrums. Sexualization of a character doesn't really bother me because, hey, I'm me. So, with that said, let's get to the review!
This action figure is based on a video game version of Harley Quinn; this is, in fact, a variant of her Arkham Knight outfit. All in all, the box exudes that same metallic, video game theme. Nothing too special, but still a good change from all the Marvel Legends I have been reviewing.
Right off the get go, I will say that she is gorgeous. As a fan of Harley Quinn, this is a good-looking take on her Animated Series look. Then again, this skin in Arkham Knight looks amazing in-game. Vibrant red, sleek shiny black, and the face is pretty. The details on her harlequin signature details (collar, cuffs, ear dangles) are just accurate and really stands out in a figure that is dominantly black and red.
And her mold is just gorgeous too. Sexy, petite, and does not fall in the egregious ways that some Harley Quinn figures are done with the huge chests that does not fit Harley Quinn at all. And I will just say it now that her mold, color, and her entire aesthetics, in general, is her highlight. Basically, the paint in this figure is just adorable and sexy all at the same time, and the body is a pretty solid Harley Quinn TAS throwback with a little bit more sass that she is known for today.
Now her accessories aren't bad at all since she comes with three pair of hands that are mirror of each other. You get an open palm, a fist, and a bat holding hand; but unfortunately for me, her left hand that holds her other accessory, her bat, broke(the black one). Did I mention this figure is petite and slim? So that makes her hand tiny and apparently fragile. I do wish that she did come with alternate faces since she just has a stern look on her face. She needs a grinning and angry face to make her Harley Quinn ambiance stick out.
Right off the get go, as far as her articulation made to be beautiful, not articulated.goes, she isn't very adaptable. It's really hard to get her in some signature Harley Quin poses because she basically have no torso movement. Her upper body is basically stuck in this provocative pose and you can get some dynamic poses with, but not a whole lot. You can get plenty of sexual standing, kneeling, and sitting, but not a ton on her jumping around, nor can you even pose her holding her bat the way Harley would. This for sure is the downfall of this figure for anyone looking for a definitive Harley Quinn figure.
And here she is next to some of my Harley Quinns. Her Injustice costume, New 52, Arkham City, and her Amecomi; with the exception of the Amecomi, these are just my articulated figures I am showcasing. Obviously I have some Bishoujos and POPs of her. Just with this set alone, it's amazing just how far Harley has changed over the years. And this isn't even all her costumes either!
All in all, this Harley is a very beautiful figure... or more like a small, somewhat articulated statue. Paint is awesome, mold is great, and even she is spot on as classic as we can get with Harley. But for anyone looking for a poseable and dynamic Harley, this might not be it. Also, she isn't exactly TAS 100%; she is a variant of the Akrham Knight Harley Quinn costume so for anyone looking for a definitive classic Harley, one might have to look elsewhere.
