And here's their Shadow Re-Release Super Posers action figure. Like before, he's packaged pretty much exactly the same as Sonic. They haven't changed really anything on him, except it looks like -both- of these figures have a bit better eye paint than even the 'better eyes' Toy Island versions. These should be around $8.99, and both Sonic & Shadow are a great opportunity to pick up.
**Warning: Be on the look-out for "Bad Paint" on these new figures! Inspect them for smears or smudges before you buy! Apparently some are quite prone to messy paint and errors. Select the best!
**Warning 2: Beware of damaged merchandise when ordering online from TRU! Smashed boxes, damaged figures have been reported. Also, They may send you Toy Island figures with bad quality instead of these Jazwares releases. No known correction for this is available at the time. For now, try to buy in-store to avoid problems. MB27
Not everything is perfect:
Every toy made can't be 100% perfect. See the Shadow to the right here? Hmmm! He has two of the SAME hand!
This is just another reason to inspect each figure before you get it in the store, if at all possible. Mistakes do happen but you're the final line between it and your collection.
In Spring 2009, Jazwares produced even more Super Poser figures to keep them on the shelves of Toys R Us. Fortunately for everyone, they've gone even further and fixed the eyes. You can use this photo to compare to the Jazwares releases above of these same figures and see that they've improved the eyes again. You'll never see those garbage ToyIsland eyes here. These are better as they are larger and more well-positioned on the figures. The paint job is also better, but do be cautious of sticky joints. Shadow's mouth has also had white added to it (like teeth) which may not be an improvement. If you are dissatisfied with an older figure (especially anyone with an original Super Poser) this is the release for you. Be sure to try and pick one up in/after Spring 2009 at TRU or online.
The Jazwares re-releases will also have numbered foot-bottoms for some reason. Each number is different.
Photo by LarryInc64
Sonic 6-81326-65001-0 Tails 6-81326-65003-4 Knuckles 6-81326-65002-7
Super Posers
Sonic 6-81326-65001-9 Shadow 6-81326-65012-6
UPC info provided by Juni
Here's Jazwares box-back to their re-releases. (note-some may be mis-labeled) As you can see, it's not much of an effort. Sonic Adventure 1 graphics on a simple colored background, with the logo. However, this is a good thing, as they're able to channel their efforts into their new and original figures.
Photo by: firedragon973
Photo by larryinc64
To 'add' even more figures to the 20th Anniversary line up, Jazwares is re-releasing a lot of their Super Posers figures in new 20th Anniversary / Sonic through time packaging. The figures are the same, but the box has been changed some (as seen here) The most major change is to the box back, which now includes a profile for each character and some nice modern stock art. This is a nice & thoughtful addition, it really helps personalize them for MIB collectors. Sonic's profile is the same as on all of the other boxes.
Photo by SonicToast