TOYS The Rocketeer Real Action Heroes ver2.5

NCS Product Synopsis Update: December 15, 2009 «©NCSX» In 1991, a rocket-powered superhero, Jennifer Connelly, and Nazi villains couldn't convince prospective movie audiences to pay the cost of admission. Positioned as a "summer blockbuster," the Rocketeer raked in a mere $46,704,056 in total receipts. That last $56 was hard fought.    Fast forward to 2003 and Medicom commemorated the 12-year anniversary of the Rocketeer with a Real Action Heroes run that was limited to 2000 pieces. Collectors applauded, paid the dear cost of collecting, and the figure eventually sold out, never to be seen again. Or so we thought.    When the summer of 2006 rolled around, Medicom released a second production of the RAH Rocketeer. Although Medicom listed the figure as 12" tall, the Rocket Man is slightly shorter at a little over 11" tall from brown boots to the top of his finned helmet. The Rocketeer sports a studded brown leather jacket with a flap which flips open to reveal a zipper. To complete the ensemble, a silver colored rocket pack is strapped to his back with copper-colored thrusters at the bottom. The rocket pack is clamped tight to the Rocketeer by way of two buckles and straps. Rocketeer also wears a white shirt and his trousers are held up by a black belt. In case you're wondering, the brown jacket is adorned with epaulets and the helmet includes a chin strap, just like the original movie costume as worn by actor Billy Campbell.    As with all RAH figures, the Rocketeer may be posed in all manner of action stances and positions including standing straight like a wooden board, arms out as if exercising, or with both dukes up to take on oncoming brawlers.    The 2009 release of the Real Action Heroes Rocketeer 2.5 is priced at US$178.90 and all preorders have shipped as of December 14, 2009. New orders are welcome. Packaging Detail The Real Action Heroes Rocketeer v2.5 package measures 14 3/16 x 8 x 5.50" in dimension and will ship in a carton which measures 18 x 10 x 8" in size. Product Specifications JAN Code: 4530956104614 Product Name: RAH No.461 ROCKETEER ver.2.5 Japanese Product Name:  リアルアクションヒーローズ No. 461 Scale: Non-scale figure, 300mm tall Manufacturer: Medicom Sculptor: Perfect Studio Material: PVC, ABS Language: Japanese Website: Medicom RAH No 461 Rocketeer         This document and photos are ©NCSX 2009. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part of this document may be made without express written consent of National Console Support, Inc.