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Fairy tales may never be the same again... now that mezco Toyz have got hold of them. Mezco's Scary Tales action figures are new interpretations of classic fairy tale characters. This one being a limited edition Black Rabbit.
The packaging for Scary Tales is rather clever: a fifth panel box which looks like an old book. Open the front flap to see the figure through the window, with all of the figures pictured on the inside of the flap. The inside of the flap also gives sculptor credits (Varner Studios), while the bottom of the box gives credits for the package design (Design Edge). The back of the box gives a short description of each of the fairy tale characters upon which these Scary Tales figures are based.
This Black Rabbit comes with a pocket watch (with chain) which has a peg which fits into his left hand. He has articulation at his neck, shoulders, wrist, and hips. The collar he is wearing is a separate piece which can be moved a bit on its own. He's also got a spiked "dog collar" around one ankle.
The Rabbit's display base is round with a spiral pattern leading up the door in the tree. The door opens and there are muddy paw prints leading into the doorway. Behind the door is a recess which is painted to give a sense of perspective: bright colours appear to recede into blackness. Just in case the Rabbit's fierce expression didn't set the mood,
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