4/7/2023 0 Comments Goonies sloth![]() ![]() When there's a creature chained in the basement, there's generally a reason it's chained there. ![]() Right away, he subverts our expectations. ![]() Those lopsided eyes and wisp of hair sprouting from his cone-shaped head certainly stay with you.īut our enduring fascination with Sloth is much more than skin-and-hair-deep. Part of that could be the fact that his face is hard to look away from. When you look at what little screen time Sloth actually has, you wouldn't think he'd be such a major player in this story of ours, but instead he's arguably the most memorable. Check out a selection of photos below, and the full gallery after that.You've heard of Beauty and the Beast? Well, Sloth is both. I do hope NECA continues the license, with the remaining Goonies as 2-packs. The new body style for sloth is excellent, and both figures are in the top tier of NECA’s clothed line. The set turned out to be a very fun addition to the retro clothed line up. I really would have loved to see an additional head sculpt for Sloth, one where he’s not as happy looking. The statue is surprisingly well detailed for something that small. Walsh’s statue of David, complete with his damaged groin. The grips are nice and tight, so there’s no fear of the weapons falling out. There are two identical swords included, and they fit the hands well. The pirate hats fit each figure perfectly. The eyes have crisp and sharp paint lines, and there’s nice color transitions in areas like the cheeks. Paint work on both figures is handled well, with great paint apps on the face. Underneath, there’s some padding to add a bit of extra bulk to the clothing. Chunk has a great nylon jacket, with a Hawaiian shirt underneath. Sloth also has ripped and torn pants, and some suspenders. The sleeveless Superman shirt is great to see, as that was definitely an added licensing hurdle. Sloth, especially, comes off nicely here. The cloth elements are another step forward, as each release seems to use better, and thinner materials, making the clothing look more natural. Sloth’s likeness is a little better than Chunk’s, but both are still well done. The new head sculpts by Trevor Grove are excellent, with a great expressions, and nice sharp sculpted details. Outside of the new body, these are both great takes on the characters from the film. The improvements are immediately apparent as soon as I started posing Sloth, every joint felt smoother, range of motion was better, and those ankle rockers were really needed for balancing these types of figures. The upgrades don’t stop there, as Sloth has ankle rockers, far better torso articulation, new hip joints that allow the legs to swivel, and stronger overall joint connections. Immediately noticeable are the double jointed elbows. The upgraded body type features far better articulation than the previous two style NECA has employed for their clothed figure. To that end, the set features a fairly big surprise, and one I want to talk about before I get into the meat of the review. These are figures NECA would likely never attempt otherwise, and they made sure it was a worthwhile effort here. Sloth and Chunk both make great use of the retro clothed figure style. The set features pirate hats for both figures, two swords, and a damaged statue of David. The back showcases Sloth, Chunk, and their included accessories. The box itself features graphics inspired by the pirate map the kids find. The 2-pack comes packed in a collector friendly window box. All-new body type for Sloth with far better articulation.The Goonies 8″ Scale Sloth and Chunk 2-Pack by NECA Toys Our friends at NECA have sent over the set, giving us the exclusive chance to share our thoughts, as well as a full gallery. The set begins shipping to retailers in January 2020. NECA Toys is releasing a special The Goonies 8″ Scale Figure 2-Pack, featuring Sloth and Chunk. The movie has remained a favorite of kids and kids a heart, with a fun story of friendship and family, and a great sense of action and adventure from a kid’s perspective. When Chunk is captured, he is put with the third Fratelli brother Sloth. Along the way, they run into a mother and two brothers called the Fratelli’s, a family of career criminals. It follows a group of friends who go on an adventure, hoping to find riches to save their neighborhood from being demolished by a wealthy developer. The film stars young actors such as Sean Astin, Corey Feldman, Josh Brolin, Martha Plimpton and quite a few others. The film is directed by Richard Donner, with a story by Stephen Spielberg, and a screenplay by Chris Columbus. The Goonies was released in 1985, and featured a stellar cast of young actors, as well as some of Holywood’s best behind the camera. ![]()
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