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 There's A New Block On The Block There are a great many action figures in the Toy Marketplace ,and one of the most vital product lines is that of customizeable figures . Toy lines such as Stikfas , Xevoz , Minimates , Kubricks have expanded across the toy shelves with all manner of playsets , accessory packs and figure variety to stun the senses of even the most jaded figure collector or kid . Just as diverse is the quality , some better some worse , most however are quite acceptable for the average enthusiasts of the genre . One product line that has taken the best from all the previous examples and integrated it into their entry to the custom action figure category is a company based in New York . . . SHOCKER TOYS .   Yea, They Are Blocky . . . But They Are TOUGH!
What separates Shocker Toys' " SHOCKINIS " from all the other custom-capable miniature action figures is aesthetic of design , the only other company that has achieved such artistry is STIKFAS . While the differences in style between Stikfas and Shockinis are quite noticeable , Stikfas having a more organic shape compared to the rigid block style of a Shockini , I consider both lines exceptional with Shocker Toys edging out their nearest competitor more by cohesiveness of design and sturdiness . Shockinis are built for ACTION! The design is the difference between both products and is central to the superiority of Shockinis over Stikfas . Not as simple as this is better because it can do this and the other can't , it's a bit more complex and subtle . Stikfas are great , no doubts there , but there are certain elements to the design that just don't mesh as completely as in a SHOCKINI . Parts of Stikfas are blocky and parts are organic , which while certainly not what I would define as a design flaw it does make them appear less cohesive as a whole . SHOCKINIS in contrast are blocky overall , certain portions have a roundness but not to the loss of that perceived " blockiness " , and that is why I consider them superior , their flow of design is consistent .  In the end , what really matters is what kind of results can be achieved for the modeller interested in creating their own action figure ? From my own standpoint I want a figure with a great range of articulation that can be customized with ease . Depending on one's skill level , all these various lines can be customized to a varying degree of sucess , Shockinis and Stikfas offering more in terms of articulation than the rest . An individual's talent and imagination will define their success moreso than the actual figure used in and of itself although I have to admit the custom work of Kelly S. Wilson a.k.a. Kel7Alpha utilizing Stikfas certainly is a great argument in their favor despite my personal preference for Shockinis . It boils down nicely to what you get , with Stikfas you get a model kit that must be assembled . Shockinis are ready to go right out of the package , no waiting . That simple difference between STIKFAS and SHOCKINIS was all the difference I needed to base my decision on which is the superior product .  Inside Geeb's Toy Box : Shockinis !
Here inside my toy box , you'll find all sorts of nifty Shockini material , from cartoons to kinikomix as well as custom shots and dioramas . Hopefully it will be both fun and informative , as well as provide insight and inspiration to Loyal Kini Fans everywhere . If you would like to learn more about SHOCKINIS , please visit the Shocker Toys Website ! I's a wonderful place to spend time , and you'll meet a great many interesting and enthusiastic fans ! | Shockini HQ | Kini Riders | | ReelArts Blue Bulleteer | Shocker Toys | Cool Girls | KiniKomix | KiniKomix2 | Custom Action Figures | eBay Auctions | AppleseedTribute | Macross Valkyrie | Planet of the Apes | Horse Sense | WeaversUpholsteryToo | ToyBiz_Iron Man | Dirty Pair | On Display | The OTHER Gorby | | Return Home | Updates | The Archive | Gorby Site Map | Geeb-O-Rama's Model Workshop | Geeb's Toy Box | Geeb-O-Rama Goodies | Movie Madness | World Of The Bizarre | Cool Beans | |
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