This is my second action figure of a Fortnite character , although my first of a seven inch version . My first Fortnite figure was Teknique in the four inch scale. However both figures are of different companies. The Teknique figure is from Jazwares and this current Cuddle Team Leader figure is courtesy of McFarlane Toys . If you missed the review of that four inch scaled Teknique figure you can click the following link - https://actionfigureimagerytoyreviews.blogspot.com/2018/12/fortnite-teknique-review.html . I purchased this Cuddle Team Leader figure for a little over 20 dollars at a local Walmart .
On the back of the packaging you can clearly see that the figures are in the seven inch scale .
As you can see Cuddle Team Leader comes with three accessories . A rifle, a bow tie and the unicorn like accessory . On a side note, it seems like the month of February is the perfect month to review a figure like this because of Valentines Day being inside the month . Even though this review is not on Valentines Day but Cuddle Team Leader does have Valentine related things about her such as the word " cuddle" and by her outfit being all pink, in which pink is a color associated with Valentines.
A closer look at the figure stand . Look closely and you'll see the Fortnite word logo .
I usually do not collect too many figures that are above six inch scale, however this Cuddle Team Leader figure caught my attention . When you first see it in person it looks as if it could be in six inch scale . Once removed from the packaging that's when you'll notice its real height . Despite being in the seven inch scale I like this figure . My only complaint is that I wish she came with an unmasked head . Either supply an extra unmasked head with the figure or make the teddy bear head removable . Either option would have been a good choice . I'm sure not just Fortnite fans, but action figure fans too want to see what she looks like under that mascot like mask .
The Cuddle Team Leader action figure is nicely detailed . The fur on the pink suit is detailed nicely, plus I love the bright vivid pink and purple colors on her. She is very articulated , having almost as much articulation as today's average Marvel Legend figure . The only limited points of articulation seem to be no thigh swivels and the foot pivots do not allow the feet to point all the way downward . Cuddle Team Leader has a trigger finger on her left hand for holding her rifle. However it's sort of difficult for her to get a tight grip on it. The right hand has no trigger finger however the gun can be held tightly and securely by her in this hand .
As you can see Cuddle Team Leader stands right at about seven inches tall.
Above a comparison shot of Cuddle Team Leader next to a Marvel Legend Chameleon figure. I knew the height difference would be there however I did not know that she would look this tall standing next to an average size six inch scale figure . She literally towers over him .
The hole in the upper back is where the bow tie goes .
A close up of how the bow looks on her . It inserts into the peg very securely and you do not have to worry about it falling out .
Out of Cuddle's accessories , my most favorites are the rifle and bow tie. The rifle looks cool in my opinion plus the beige color gives it it's own unique design from the average colored black or silver firearms. I think the bow piece is a neatly designed decoration piece for the character despite it belonging on her back instead of around her neck . I do not care too much for the unicorn piece accessory except that I do like the colors on it . I love that bright vivid light blue along with the purple and the colors that make up that rainbow . The gold on the horn looks nice also .
FINAL THOUGHTS
(1) ARTICULATION LIMITS - All of the articulation seems to be well rounded . She even has pivots at the shoulders that allow inward arm movement. No thigh swivels and the foot pivots point downward to a certain degree.
(2) STANDING ABILITY - Once positioned properly the figure stands well .
(3) WHAT I LIKE BEST ABOUT THIS FIGURE ? - Nice articulation and tight joints. Very colorful figure with bright vivid beautiful colors along with her accessories.
(4) WHAT I LIKE LEAST ABOUT THIS FIGURE ? - Not really a dislike however it would be nice if she came with an unmasked head .
(5) WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN DONE TO IMPROVE THIS FIGURE ? - Provide an extra unmasked head .
(6) GRADING SCALE - A Perfect 10 despite my one complaint of not having an extra unmasked head .
(7) FINAL ANALYSIS - Not sure how many will be into these seven inch scaled Fortnite figures since it was just recently announced at New York Toy Fair 2019 that six inch scaled Fortnite figures are on the way. Unless you are a die-hard collector that will buy these figures in all scales.
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