Originally published August 11, 2017. This article preserves One Sixth Society’s original reporting and images; product availability, pricing, and opinions reflect the original publication period.
With the success of the 2016 Deadpool film, many were surprised no other characters from the film were made by Hot Toys. However, with the influx of sixth scale companies these days, it was not shocking that some took the reins. VTS had announced a Francis figure, while Toys Era released Colossus. Our Toys Era Colossus Review examines how this companion figure turned out.
The Box
Toys Era tends to not disappoint with their box art. The box is also quite large compared to other sixth-scale figures. We will get more into the size here shortly, but keep that in mind if you plan on keeping the box. The cardboard cover over the foam inside has a nice little art piece of Colossus as well. Not a necessity in my opinion, but it is a cool little added detail.
Colossus Has the Size and Sculpted Metal Lines
For Colossus, we will be starting with the sculpt as it is arguably the most important aspect of the figure. The head sculpt captures the character’s stoicism perfectly. The body also has some sculpted features. Colossus’ metal lines are actually sculpted onto the body. A small detail, but a necessary one for sure. The hands do have this effect a bit as well.
The final sculpted bit is the boots, which are a solid sculpted piece. That said, they do have a neat look to them. The body itself is also quite an accomplishment, as Colossus clocks in at a whopping 14.5 inches! It also includes most of the articulation that is to be expected, albeit with a few limitations here and there.
The Paint
The paint is less successful than the sculpting. The silver paint is relatively simple in that it covers the whole figure. That said, it does appear to have some slop in a few places. Some marks may be intentional weathering, but others look untidy. Additionally, the figure being reviewed had chipped paint on his nose, which is a shame. It was disappointing to find that on a new figure.
Outfit and Accessories
Colossus is a simple release with few accessories. He has two pairs of hands; fists and wide open, a pair of handcuffs that he uses on Deadpool, and a stand. That is it, however I wonder what else he would even come with, so this is not a huge issue. His outfit is handled exceptionally well in terms of fit and design, though another quality issue may be present. The red on his outfit has a bit of black on it, and we are not sure if that is intentional or not. If you could let us know about these quality issues on your figure down in the comments, that would be appreciated!
Colossus Looks Great, but Check the Paint First
Overall, if you are a fan of the X-Men or Deadpool, this should be an easy decision. If possible, I would say buy one that has been inspected to avoid the potential quality issues. Despite those concerns, the figure’s scale and sculpting impressed us. He’s definitely a beast of a figure and looks great on the shelf.
Posing the Larger Body
Colossus has more neck movement than his thick build might suggest. The head can look down, back and to either side, while the shoulders and upper arms turn. The waist has some swivel, but there is no useful ab crunch in the demonstration. The legs lift far enough for a seated position, and the knees bend well for such a large figure. Movement at the boots is slight rather than a full ankle pivot.
The clothing has details beyond the red X. There is a front zipper on the vest, padding underneath, a studded belt and roomy cargo-style pants. The boot zippers are sculpted, not working closures. His cuffs use a flexible connecting strip and differently sized ends, a simple accessory that fits the Deadpool scene.
Watch the accompanying Toys Era Colossus Video Review.
