Let's check out the third of the four The Order of the Crimson Moon figures I ordered from Big Bad Toy Store a few months back: A nameless, faceless member of the cult itself, the Order of the Crimson Moon. Yes, this guy seems to be a generic army builder figure who is a member of the werewolf cult and he comes with three different hooded heads to allow for some variation if you're army building these guys. Or, like with the Soldiers of Fortune figure
The Enemy, this could also be used as a crimson suited version of your favorite commander of cobras (whoever that might be). This guy is just a cool looking figure with quite a few neat accessories that make him versatile for multiple 1/12th scale lines. Who doesn't want to have their heroes fight against a group of evil cultists? Let's take a look at the Order of the Crimson Moon figure after the break...
The Facts:
Height: 6 3/8ths inches
Articulation: Double swivel/ hinge ankles, double hinged knees, thigh swivels, balljointed hips w/ vertical hinged pegs, balljointed waist, balljointed mid-torso, swivel/hinge shoulders, bicep swivels, double hinged elbows, swivel/hinge wrists, balljointed neck base, hinged neck, and a balljointed head.
Accessories: 3 swappable heads, 2 swappable neck pieces, dagger, cloak, 8 swappable hands, open spell book, closed spell book, and display stand.
Non-Scalper Price: $38- $40 dollars
Comparison:
* Here's a quick side by side of the Order of the Crimson Moon cultist (left) and
The Agent/ The Enemy (Light Blue) from Soldiers of Fortune (right). As you can see, these figures both use the same body and hooded portraits. That's not much of a surprise to anyone I'm sure, but it's worth pointing out.
The Positives:
* We've seen this suited body with a few other BBW/FMF action figure releases but it really stands out in red. It's a wonderful shade and definitely pops out on the shelf. Most o f The Order of the Crimson Moon figures do use red in their color palettes, but none more than this guy. The jacket is a piece attached over the torso and I love the way it looks. The black shirt with a red jacket and tie is incredible. This guy looks like he's ready to take his lycanthropy cult to the next level or help some customers at Circuit City circa the early 1990s.
* The hooded head sculpt is great and this figure comes with three variations of it. If you're really creative you could probably find some great black bodies to create some wild versions of Cobra Commander. If you're wanting to army build these guys, you could have a nice assortment of cultists. The first hood has black down the middle, red on the sides, and the skull and crossbones logo that is reminiscent of the Palitoy Action Force Red Shadows team.
* The second portrait is reversed with the red stripe down the center of the hood and the black on the edges. It also has the skull and crossbones logo and it's much neater than the logos on Major Noir and Count Ironmoon.
* The third portrait is a solid red hood, also with a skull and crossbones. Of course, someone crafty could easily remove that symbol and add a silver Cobra logo on there...
* Sure, your cultists can run around in red and black suits looking like pure sleet but wouldn't you rather have them in spooky red robes? Well, you are in luck because a wonderfully tailored red robe is included. It's a bit darker than the Crimson Moon cultist's suit and is quite nicely stitched. It fits the figure incredible well and really makes this guy standout. This looks amazing, doesn't it?
* The hood looks fantastic. Not the plastic hood sculpted onto the headsculpt but the actual fabric hood that's part of the robe. It's nicely wired and properly sized so it can fit over the Crimson Moon cultist's head perfectly. Who knew a hood over a hood was such a good look?
* The articulation on the Order of the Crimson Moon cultist (and all of the figures in this line that I've had my hands on thus far) is very similar to Operation: Monster Force and Soldiers of Fortune, particularly because the figure is largely a repaint of a figure from both of those lines. The plastic quality is excellent and the joints are nice and smooth. If you're familiar with any of the other Big Bad Workshop lines or Hasbro's G.I. Joe: Classified Series, then you know what to expect. He's a high quality build. The buttoned jacket does hinger the mid torso movement a bit but that's a fair trade-off for a suited figure.
* Eight hands are included; four with gloves and four without. Both options have the same four hands: A pair of open, grasping hands for gesturing while laughing maniacally laughing and plotting a werewolf apocalypse and a pair of standard gripping hands for clenching the included dagger.
* This is an incredibly cool ritual dagger! It has a curved blade with some rather intricate grooves and designs and a hilt with a crescent moon logo. That's a nice piece and it feels like something that's sacred to the Order of the Crimson Moon.
* A spell book is also included. Well, two books actually. The first is a closed book with a very ornate cover. On the front of the book is some impressive detail that looks like a mixture of arcane symbols topped by a crescent moon, like the dagger.
* The back has more intricate details, noticeable stitching for the spine, and a tree. the sculpt and paint here are really nice and make this a standout accessory in the line.
* The second book is opened to a page with a fantastic print. You can see the edges of the pages, too. Plus, the bookmark is there. How can you not love this accessory? The grasping hands can be used to get an Order of the Crimson Moon member to hold it as if they're reading from the tome or repeating some ancient incantation.
* Last up is a small, flat display stand. The stand is the same mold as the stands included with the C.O.P.S. & Crooks and Soldiers of Fortune figures, but this time is has the Order of the Crimson Moon logo on it. It keeps your figure upright and doesn't take up too much real estate on your shelf. I'm always a fan of action figures coming with a stand, so this is a welcome touch.
No, this figure isn't based on one of the classic Palitoy Action Force figures in any way, but he's still a very cool figure. The Order of the Crimson Moon cultist just has an incredible look and vibe and is a real standout on your shelf. He's versatile as heck and that cloth robe is a really nice piece of soft goods. It's incredibly well done and just looks fantastic on him. And the accessories? They're very high quality. This guy is just a lot of fun and I really dig how he turned out. He's an Epic figure and probably my favorite figure in the line to date. He's seriously worth checking out no matter what 1/12th scale lines you collect. You'll surely find a place for him somewhere!
This is the first generic member of the Order of the Crimson Moon that I've reviewed. For more figures from The Order of the Crimson Moon line, check out the following:
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