Display Idea: Tim Mee Battle Mountain Playset

A few weeks ago I was corresponding with a nice fellow that mentioned I should look into the Tim Mee Battle Mountain [ REVIEW | BUY ], which is a reissue of an old largely hollow mountain facade that sits on a flat surface and has tons of flat surfaces for displaying action figures. 

Above, I managed to cram most of the current Outer Space Men painted figures on there with a little room to spare.   It's ideal for 3-inch scale figures, but 4-inch will fit pretty nicely too.

If you collect Glyos and Outer Space Men figures, this is basically worth the $22 or so.  It is severely lacking in accessories or play features, but it really does feel like an old toy and its look matches these simpler, smaller figures quite nicely.

Review: Four Horsemen Outer Space Men Infinity Edition Orbitron Action Figure

There have been many ups and downs in this line, from the amazing first year of figures which were top-notch toys to some later releases which are, well, less toy-y. Orbitron finally got his painted modern action figure release in March of 2013, but there's a catch: the figure is all-white plastic painted in the right colors. The good news is that he looks absolutely stunning, but it does beg the question as to how the figure will look if it gets a little dinged up over time. Right now? Awesome. Later? Who knows.
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Review: Four Horsemen Outer Space Men Alpha Phase Cyclops Action Figure

The tallest Glyos-compatible figure yet, Cylcops debuted in the summer of 2012 in this swell blue color. It matches similar Inferno, Alpha 7, Electron+, and Astro-Nautilus figures sold since 2010 and is part of a 3-figure, $50 set. That's a bit of an increase, but well, that's life. New tooling costs money and rising costs in China are going to make a lot of people remember the good old days when companies only charged six bucks for a figure. Towering over the other Outer Space Men, Cyclops also has the most gear with removable armor, a giant helmet, and swappable hands. This time around, the character had open hands or closed fists to carry his twin ray guns. It's an impressive specimen, although one that almost feels like it might collapse under its own weight.
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Video: The History of the Outer Space Men

From the bowels of YouTube, check out this promotional video talking about the history of the Outer Space Men.  Narrated  by Mel Birnkrant, you get to see and hear a great overview of the rise and fall of the original 1960s bendable pre-action figures.   Be sure to check this out.

New Outer Space Men Figures Arriving - Surprise!

UPDATE: More notes below.  The painted Cyclops/Orbitron/Gemini showed up at my house from FedEx while I was away at lunch.  The Four Horsemen never sent a tracking number or shipping confirmation so be sure to check around your homes tonight if you pre-ordered these, I certainly was not yet expecting them.

More pics later! Some quick notes from the 30 seconds I've had them out of the shipping box - Orbitron is astonishingly bright and cheery, while the metallic Cyclops may be one of the most gorgeous things I've sever seen.  If you normally store your toys in the dark (like me!) be sure to take them near a window or some sunlight because you may well be impressed.

It's a nice batch, but every non-clear piece of plastic is completely covered in paint to hide the white plastic.   A lot of Masters of the Universe Classics figures as of late were cast in black and painted, and with the Outer Space Men the results are largely positive.  Cyclops looks amazing, although metallic paint's long-term prognosis is up for grabs - I've got a C-3PO from 2000 that turned green and molted.  Orbitron looks wonderful.  Gemini's yellow looks a little dirty, but it could be my imagination.   Cyclops will make you weep.

Review: Four Horsemen Outer Space Men Beta Phase Orbitron Action Figure

Here's a good one. Debuting at New York Comic Con, Orbitron was a fairly quick sell-through online. Given the price it's somewhat surprising, as the New York trio was $15 more than the San Diego versions. Perhaps this is because the colors were way cooler? I think so.

One of the teller figures in this line so far, which makes it one of the tallest Glyos-compatible figures you can get, Orbotron is held together with Glyos pegs. The swivels in the biceps are the smaller Glyos peg (found in Alpha 7 and Gemini) while the rest are pretty standard Glyos fare, allowing you to swap them to your heart's content.
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Review: Four Horsemen Outer Space Men Galactic Holiday Orbitron Action Figure

There were some pretty big price changes in 2012, and this version of Orbitron came out at the lower end of the wave near the end of the year. Heck, you could even get free shipping if you ordered at the right time! As the third clear Orbitron figure, one would think the mold was getting a little played out but one would be wrong. The figure sizzles in blue, and the opaque accessories look way better than the clear ones we're always getting.
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