Thursday, September 15, 2011

The Tonner figures - I don't own

In my previous posts I focused on the beautiful Wonder Woman dolls by Tonner that I actually own in my collection. During one of my posts I also mentioned two others that I do not own Artemis and Justice Protector WW. It got me thinking that it might be good to mention the other amazing Tonner pieces that perhaps someday will be in my collection. 

Quick side note: I do own one non-Wonder Woman Tonner doll - Batgirl. 

Wonder Woman: Amazon Princess


This beautiful piece was released after the first DC Stars doll and before the Amazonian Warrior doll. She is beautifully done and definitely something that I would love to add to my collection sometime in the future.

Trunk Set
This was an FAO Scwarz exclusive and was limited to 100 pieces. It features the first DC Stars doll and costume with two additional outfits. The first is the white Goddess of Truth dress complete with blue cap that  completely captures the look and feel from the comics. The second outfit is a completely original take on a more warrior appearance. Unlike the gold Amazonian Warrior outfit this one keeps the R,W&B but adds new red gauntlets PLUS a shield and a sword (that were greatly missing from the Amazonian Warrior).

At the time this was released it cost $600 and now that several years have past, I highly doubt I will ever own it. (Unless of course, I win the lottery)


Diana of Themyscira


Released as an exclusive to Tonnerdirect.com, Diana of Themyscira beautifully portrays our heroine as she might appear out on the town. I absolutely love the look of this piece and would love to own this one day. I love how - just by looking at her you can tell she is Wonder Woman. You can't really tell from this promo photo, but the dress itself is a halter top with completely separate sleeves.

Wonder Woman Athena's Champion


Athena's Champion was an exclusive for a convention (sorry, I don't know which one). Again, this piece beautiful portrays Diana in a very traditional Greek feeling attire that you could imagine her wearing on Themyscira. I also appreciate that you can get the feel that she is Wonder Woman without being beat over the head with R,W&B that unfortunately tends to happen sometimes in the comics. I would love to have this piece one day, but again, since it was an exclusive I don't think that will be happening any time soon.

Deluxe Edition

The deluxe edition was the first to introduce the glittery boots, bodice, and the metal stacked double W insignia. The deluxe edition also introduced a new body style. It is beautifully done, however, there is one thing that stands out (or seems a little off putting) the most to me. It's how endowed she is/appears. It just seems a little much.

DC Stars 8 inch

Completed in the style of Betsy McCall dolls, this cute little edition features the modern era costume. While this piece is fairly low in price, I haven't really gotten the urge to purchase her. I don't mind different takes on Diana, but there is something too cutesy about the face. Who knows, if I find her cheap enough I probably will purchase it, but not actively seeking it out.


Circe

Tonner's first foray into Diana's rouge gallery produced the witch Circe. I think they did an amazing job creating one of Diana's most powerful foes. From her purple hair to the flowing cape and skirt - she is fantastic. Circe was also a convention exclusive. (Could another foe be forthcoming sometime in the future . . . perhaps the Cheetah?)


DC Stars 22 inch
When I first saw the promo photos I was disappointed with the way her hair is portrayed, however, since its release I have seen this on other sites and it appears the hair is not actually pulled back around the tiara. With this new size in dolls, Tonner beautifully recreates the modern era costume using all the additions (molded metal insignia, silver bracelets) that have helped make their pieces so outstanding.

Tonner has proven time and again that they care about Diana and have produced some amazing pieces that highlight her beauty and strength. I hope that they continue to produce more versions of her (Golden Age, Odyssey) as well as adding to her family ( Hippolyta, Donna, Cassie) and rogues gallery (Cheetah, Silver Swan).

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