Avatar Na'vi Mountain Banshee Creature

The Banshees were my favorite creatures in the movie, so I had to get this when I found it.

Pros: Very detailed, about a 13" wingspan, with beautiful markings. It comes with a nice stand, for when it's not flying about and terrorizing my... I mean, your family and friends. It seems pretty durable too, because it is made of a tough plastic like a bike helmet. It could probably withstand being dropped numerous times. The only parts that move are the neck and the head.

Cons: You do have to assemble it, so a little bit of patience is necessary. Once it's assembled though, it's staying that way. It's hard to make the Neytiri figure I have ride it, partially because the antennae-things get in the way.

I can't comment on the i-Tag, because I don't have a webcam and can't access it.

Despite being in college, I've been having a lot of fun actually playing with this. I suspended it from a stick with some fishing line and have been flying it...Read more

Being a collector of all things creature in the was or toys and figures, i was very excited for these Avatar creature action figures. This Banshee figure has a great mold showing detail (especially in the face) and lovely anatomy. The body has a almost entirely colored teal paint job is unexciting while the darker markings are wonderfully detailed. He is very poss-able (both sets of wing can be moved up and down) and comes with a clear display stand which hold him sturdily. However his mouth is stuck in a open position.
My only disappointment is the lack of a detailed paint job on the face. What looks to be a second set of smaller eyes behind the main ones are uncolored. So it's like they aren't even there! The teeth as well are the same color as the gums, while they are supposed to be black (as i saw in the trailer).

Great figure over all!

Although I hated the movie Avatar, I loved the effort the artists (and even the director) put into the design of the ships, vehicles and the banshee flying dragons/pterodactyls. So how does this toy stack up?

PROS:
-It looks beautiful facing you, and any angle that lets you see the top details.
-It looks incredibly accurate to the movie.
-Durable
-Large, so great value for money.
-A nice clear base that holds the banshee very well.
-The tips of the large wings are clear, and it looks amazing and is a great little detail.

CONS:
-Call Superman to help you assemble it. And keep your hands nice and dry and clean, or else your hands might slip before you get a piece snapped in.
-Articulation is very limited by the design of the back wings. You can sort of move the wings up or down, but it's a hassle.
-The neck only moves up and down, and the mouth stays open permanently. The tail doesn't move at all.
-The...Read more