Sunday, September 9, 2018

NECA Nathan Drake (Uncharted 4)



The Uncharted games were great. A part-time action/puzzler/platformer that had great charming dialogue, characters and while playing made you feel like you were really on an epic adventure of Indiana Jones' style proportions. The title character is Nathan Drake, supposed relation to the great explorer Sir Francis Drake. Using ancient manuscripts and relics, he travels the world with his trusty pilot and co-conspirator Sully, and other characters like Elena, Chloe pop in and out of the game.

This is a superbly well sculpted and painted representation of his appearance in the game. He stands at  7 inches tall, so he kinda fits more with my Arkham collection, but he's a stand-alone for me anyway. I'm not a huge fan of his yelling face for likeness, but the accessories he comes with are awesome.

Now, this is the first time I get a NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association) figure. I have always heard warnings and rumours of being careful when removing from the package or handling since they are very susceptible to breaking. So far I've been lucky, no breaks from the grapple, hands or anything else. It is a collectible, and I've had enough experience with stuff breaking from DC Collectibles that this is not a new thing.

Tip 1: Never yard on the smaller parts when bringing them out of the package. Try to cut around the pack to remove it as seamlessly as possible.
Tip 2: Wash your figure when you first get it. It helps loosen up joints and it doesn't hurt the plastic or paint to have some mild soap and water before letting it dry.