Battle Dwarf

I am going to start this off with mad props to the guy I purchased these from (Brick Dudes) and their skill at feeling the bags.The one I received was completely sealed. Others I purchased to finish my collection have been in another bag, or had been opened and resealed to have that guarantee.Thankfully, I received the dwarf I needed, even after the mini heart attack that I may not. more less

The parts assortment are average and I love how they manage to cast a new colour onto Thor's supposedly hammer with gunmetal finishing. The rest of the accessories are pretty standard and common which I don't have much personal fancy including the single axe. more less

I definitely won't be buying multiples of him – if the Battle Dwarf had a bit more to offer in terms of weaponry or armour, I would've reconsidered, but the lack of originality in the overall design concept make this a no for me. more less

I have to admit, I don't think that Series 17 is nearly as strong as some of the previous series. There are very few "must have" figures for me in this series, in fact, I think my list only consists of the: Chef, Vet, Corn Cob Guy, Hot Dog Guy, Rocket Boy, and Elf Maiden. Six out of sixteen isn't a good ratio for "must haves." On the flip side, I generally don't care for the Surfer, Strongman, Butterfly Girl, Gladiator, Yuppie, or Fitness Instructor. That's six figures that I find generally uninspiring (again, not a good ratio). more less

I don't know where the inspiration for this fearsome little guy came from, and he's not one that appeals to me much but nevertheless it's an impressively produced figure, with bi-coloured arms and legs. more less

The costumed characters such as the rabbit, pig, and hot dog have been wildly popular, so it's nice that the Corn Cob Man is one of the most common in this series. The other two common figures are the Circus Strong Man, which seems an odd choice, and the Mystery Character. more less