Special Weapons Dalek

Hi guys,

due to me going to London Zoo tomorrow I have nothing to do so have decided to give you a few reviews tonight.

The second figure I'm going to review is the Special Weapons Dalek from Rememberance of the Daleks.

As this is a Dalek I should let you know I shall review this figure on four different sections. However due to this being a Dalek these 4 sections will be different.

Likeness to the Character
Weapons
Play Ability
Overall Rating.

But as ever we start with a bit of background info on the figure in question...

The Special Weapons Dalek featured in episode four of Rememberance of the Daleks. In the 20 or so minutes we see him on screen we realise he is much more powerful than any other dalek. Instead of having the conventional eyestalk used on Daleks he has a visual unit within an armoured cylinderical shape which replaces a conventional dalek head. He also has a special cannon looking attachment instead of the typical Sucker and gun. He worked for Davros and the Imperial Daleks and was dispatched to battle the renegade daleks in an almighty battle. In which the Imperial Daleks thanks mainly to the Special Weapons Dalek won. However he was seemingly destroyed when the Imperial Dalek Shuttle was blown up by the Hand of Omega.

Now onto the actual review.

Likeness:
The head on this Dalek has been sculpted beautfiully. With a lot of detail being put into the little portholes that are included within the unit. The torso of the Dalek is also very alike to what it looks within the actual episode. With it also being the correct size. The gun is also accurate with it being a cannon instead of a gun and sucker CO had to create a new gun sculpt for this figure and succeeded in that task perfectly. The skirt of the Dalek is also accurately sized aswell. Also the bumper is the right style for this particular era of Dalek aswell. The Imperial paintjob is presented very well with the correct shades of cream and gold being used. However the dirt effect isn't particually well mastered which is rather a shame as it was something which made this Dalek so cool.

Likeness-8/10-Only due to the Dirt effect not being very well applied.

Weapons/Attachment:
The Weapon on this Dalek is a huge cannon. It is very well presented and is just how it was in the episode. It also looks extremely cool and obviously ready to kick some regenade dalek butt. It also moves up and down so you can even face those pesky flying Daleks if you have to. It also is held by a swivel which means that no Daleks can sneak up behind you either. Which is very,very cool.

Weapons/Attachment-10/10-This really is a Dalek Busting Machine.

Play Ability:
This Dalek has a huge play ability. It looks great with any Daleks you already have or just as a lone warrior. It also has that great moving,swivelling Cannon meaning that kids,teenagers and adults alike would get great pleasure out of using the cannon to destroy any foes. The only letdown is that this figure costs thirty-five pounds due to it being part of a four piece Forbidden Planet Exclusive Set. Is it worth the cost though, yes.

Play Ability-9/10-Costly, but if you can afford it then great fun.

Now for the important part

Overall Rating:
Likeness:8
Weapons:10
Play Ability:9

Overall:27/30.