Highwayman

All in all, I quite like this figure! Sure, he's nothing over-the-top (like Mr Gold), but as a normal CMF I think he's actually really nice. He feels complete, with two handheld and two neck accessories. The hype has made many people dislike this figure, but for me, he's actually my favorite in this wave! more less

This is a cool little guy. I am going to create and do a photoshoot of him and some "friends" re-enacting the poem "The Highwayman" which weirdly my Dad would recite to me as a kid. I miss him. more less

This Highway Man is pretty impressive and it can be used in many other settings like the Civil War, Wild West, Pirates, etc. The customisation for this design is endless and is largely attributed to the black western facade. more less

The secret character gimmick didn't really make me more excited for him, and while the Highwayman may have a cohesive identity and appearance, it just feels like a character that's been recycled from the Pirates of the Caribbean theme. 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

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