The Officially Licensed Pokémon products from Jazwares brings all
of your favorite Pokémon to life like never before! From our
action-packed figures to our super-soft and cuddly plush, our
Pokémon products are sure to delight fans of all ages! Each
Pokémon product from Jazwares feature fan-favorite characters
from all across 20+ years of Pokémon and feature incredible
details that make each character look like they've jumped right
out of the Pokémon animated series! Gotta Catch ‘Em All!
Review: Hot Stuff, But My Wallet's Feeling the Burn (Literally
and Figuratively) - Alright, so I dove headfirst into this
Fire-themed battle figure pack, because who doesn't need a tiny,
plastic arsonist squad for their desk? Cyndaquil, Charmeleon, and
the majestic (and surprisingly hefty) Arcanine have arrived,
ready to… well, mostly just stand there and look cool. The
figures themselves are pretty decent. Arcanine, the star of the
show at 4.5 inches, has a good weight to him and looks suitably
regal, like he's judging my life choices while simultaneously
being ready to toast marshmallows on his mane. Cyndaquil is
adorably small and perpetually looks like he's about to sneeze
fire (which, let's be honest, is his entire charm). Charmeleon
is… well, he's Charmeleon. The awkward middle evolution, forever
stuck between cute and cool, but the figure captures his slightly
angsty energy perfectly. The "battle" aspect is mostly in your
imagination. These aren't exactly poseable action figures ready
for dynamic karate chops. They're more like statues with limited
articulation, which is fine, but don't expect to recreate epic
Pokémon battles right out of the box. My attempt to make Arcanine
do a "Flamethrower" resulted in him just looking like he was
sniffing the air dramatically. So, why not a full five stars for
this fiery trio? A couple of minor scorches: The Price Point
Inferno: Let's be honest, for three relatively small chunks of
plastic, the price tag feels a little… heated. My wallet let out
a small, internal "Ember" when I clicked "buy." I could almost
hear the faint sound of Charmeleon giggling maniacally. Limited
Posing Power: While they look great standing around, their
poseability is about as exciting as a Magikarp flopping on land.
Arcanine can move his legs a bit, but mostly he's stuck in a
majestic but static pose. Charmeleon has slightly more arm
movement, but mostly just looks like he's trying to hail a very
slow-moving taxi. Cyndaquil? He just stands there, being cute and
flammable. The "Battle" Illusion: The packaging promises "battle
figures," but the reality is more "display figures who could
theoretically battle if you used your imagination really, really
hard." It's like buying a race car that can only be pushed around
the living room. Still fun, but not exactly Formula One. Bottom
Line: This Fire-themed 3-pack is a cool way to add some Pokémon
flair to your collection. The figures look good, especially
Arcanine, who is surprisingly substantial. Just be prepared for a
slightly singed wallet and the realization that the "battling"
will mostly happen in the fiery landscape of your mind. It's a
solid set, but maybe wait for a discount before you feel the full
"Burn Up" on your bank account.
Review: Cool little surprise - Gengar was really cool compared to
other poke figures we have that doesn't do anything. When you
press the feet in, it sticks out it's tongue.
