Customer Reviews

World of Warcraft Tauren Hunter: Korg Highmountain Figure

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

When I first recieved mine in the mail i was like WHOA! AWESOME DETAIL! The other issues that I have had so far is that his thumb pops loose to easily (i'm thinking about supergluing it so i wont lose it) and his hooves are uneven. But other than that he's perfect! Hes also BIG & HEAVY and since his hooves are uneven, don't put him anywhere with glass around, he may fall and break the glass. He has already hit me in the head once. ouch.

I went ahead and got the Korg Highmountain figure because I wanted something big and imposing to adorn my shelves, and minotaurs are as good as it comes in my opinion--strong, honorable, intelligent, they've got feelings, they've got muscle, and they have horns.

So being a WarCraft fan I decided it'd be just as appropriate to get a Tauren figure, and that's what I did. It arrived here just a few minutes ago, and after opening it and setting it victoriously on my primary display shelf, my overall rating is four stars for the following reasons:

Pros I've found:
- He's big. And he is imposing. He's also heavy.
- Very well detailed--I'm not a major figurine collector or anything, I got him just because I thought it'd be groovy, and I have to say he's very nicely detailed.
- Removable weapon. By removing the thumb of the left hand, you can insert his boomstick (or any other similarly sized weapon, object, tree trunk--etcetera) into his mighty paw, and replace his thumb to hold the object in place. As one reviewer already mentioned, it does seem to want to pop out, but it hasn't done it to me yet. Just takes some effort in getting everything situated just right so it doesn't want to pop out.
- Big and imposing. Really, I turn my head and look up at the shelf, and he just steals the spotlight. Pretty cool for an action figure.

Cons' I've found
- Static. No, he doesn't shock you--well, actually, his size did shock me--but I mean he doesn't move. There's no adjustable parts on him except for the removable thumb. This surprised me in a way, because I have an Orc Shaman figure by the same makers (I think), and you can rotate his forearms to a degree, allowing for a little bit of custom posing. But here, nope, nothin'.
- Medium Quality Rifle; it certainly isn't the center piece of the display, but I was rather taken aback by the quality of Korg's boomstick/sythe. It's quite light, and has a rather visible seam for me, but oh well. Certainly not too terrible.
- Stability. Now here's where other reviewers have also gotten a little miffed, and I agree with them--Korg is very top heavy. While those strong leg muscles would keep him standing balanced were he real, here they do not, and he has a tendency to want to fall over wherever you put him. I took some black paper and folded it a dozen times, sneakily slipping it under the front of his hooves to make him lean back a little bit instead of forward, and it seems to have solved my problem. Still, I'm sure there are ways balance could have been more properly obtained during production.
- The Stand. By this I mean a black oval-shaped disk with two pegs sticking out of it, onto which Korg is supposed to stand in a threateningly awesome manner. Sadly not for me however, as the pegs are misaligned, and do not properly reach the other hole in Korg's hooves. Poor bloke.
- His mane. Very personal issue for me, really isn't worth mentioning, but the mane on his back looks goofy, sticking out so far and so thick as it is. I think it'd have been cooler if they were finer strands, or if his broad back were without 'em all together. I was thinking of getting some cloak or something for him. Customization, hoorah!

All in all, a very groovy model I'd say. He really is an awesome figure just to have in general I think, and aside from those few minor issues, there's nothing really detracting from the model to the point of abandoning it. If you like minotaurs or Tauren, and are considering getting the figure, I'd say go for it. Just make sure you don't put him too far on the edge of a shelf above your bed, or he'll elbow drop you in your sleep and his sheer weight will probably break your ankle or something, heheh. (I'm just fooling around).

Also, I've given this 'toy' a very high rating for educational value, because I'm a weightlifter, and Korg here promotes physical fitness. Hoorah.

First off let me start by say that this bad boy is very HEAVY! For a figurine this guy has some real weight to him. Love his detail, everything is perfect about him. Sadly the stand he comes with isn't very durable. It wasn't made to hold a figurine that has some real weight to it. It would hold any of the other Warcraft figures perfectly, but Korg is way too heavy. They should have made a decent stand in base like they do with some of the Spawn figures. He can stand on his own on a flat surface so long as there isn't any vibrations of any kind. We had him on a shelf that we thought was fine. Our mail box is on the other side of the wall (we live in an apartment complex), and when the mail lady closed the mail box the next day he fell over. If you have the skill to make a new stand, or a steady place to put him, I would strongly suggest it. Either way, if your a fan of Warcraft and you want this bad boy, then by all means GET HIM!

I just received this figure this morning, and like all of the other ones I have, the detail is incredible. Maybe it's just how much larger he is than the rest, but Korg looks very intimidating and grabs your attention immediately.

Unlike most of the other reviewers, I have not had any problems with him falling over. I didn't even realize a stand had been included until I was taking the box apart, but even without it he was very stable.

I imagine if the surface they're on is knocked into, it's very likely some of these figures would fall and possibly break if they hit the floor; the Tamuura (World of Warcraft Series 3 Draenei Mage Action Figure) figure comes to mind in particular, she's the least stable I have so far.

I have always loved WoW artwork and sculptures, and have wanted this one since I first heard it was being released. I finally bought two of them, one for open display, one to keep in box. When they showed up I was blown away by the shear size of the figure. I opened the first one and was in awe; the amazing detail, expressive feature and active posing really serve to bring it to life. All these factors make it amazing study to draw from as well which is a definite plus. However, once I stopped turning it over in my hands and decided to stand it on the base, the same pitfall that plagues most 'toys' these days became apparent: A cheap and ill designed mounting system. The base is a fairly cheap plastic, and the pegs which fit into the feet are very shallow (only about 1/4"). The figure itself is has got to be in the 2 lb. range, and is extremely top heavy, so after a few days he was leaning severely, and I eventually took it down altogether to prevent it falling and damaging itself or anything around it. This has happened to many other figures i have purchased, and it is kind of sad to see such incredible display pieces ruined to save some money. It's off topic, but it would be a really good gesture from toy makers if they included sturdier bases with deeper pegs that can actually hold up to their products. For now i just have to keep making my own.

I opened my box today and gasped at how huge this guy is! I read from the other reviews that he'd be pretty big, but wow. And he is heavy, I can see how, without the support, this guy would topple over. I ordered this item for a Christmas present and I do believe it will be loved! He is also very detailed and anyone collecting Warcraft figures would definitely want this guy!

amazon should realy consider categorizing this better...but this item is great with great detail for anone who loves the world of warcraft

Absolutely phenomenal Tauren action figure! The detail work on this toy is amazing, and he's quite large standing about a foot tall. He's on one of my mantles and whenever friends come over and see him they always comment, it's been a great conversational piece. His gun is removable and posable to some extent, so you have a little leeway in how to display him, comes with a black oval stand for additional stability too. He looks great with the other figures from the same series, too. Absolutely worth the money if you're a fan of WoW, Tauren, Hunters, etc.

Man,just came from the Comic Con in Anaheim,Ca.I saw all kinds of figure's there.Then i saw the 1st booth with the Tauren and he wanted $40! I knew better judgment to wait and walk around to see who else has him. Man,it paid off. Another booth was selling him for $25.Well, i asked if he was giving Military discounts and he gave me a 10% off! So,yeah,i got the best deal of the day. This Tauren is massive in all and very detailed. I myself am Native American and just so happens that my birth month is in May. So it fits my description of my zodiac sign and the health and fitness side too. I had no problems sticking him on the platform provided and he just looks awesome!

I'm going to make this short. This guy is huge and heavy. I was surprised by this the moment I unpacked him. His stance at first seems dynamic, but then you realize that you can only face him certain ways on your shelf or he's either going to clothesline everyone around him or be facing in a weird direction. WoW figures arn't known for their ability to pose as you'd like. I hope your ok with this, because there is exactly ZERO articulation with this guy. He is what he is.
What I liked:
Huge and impressive looking
Really nice sculpt and paint detail
Did I mention huge?

What I didn't like:
Zero articulation.
For such a heavy guy that you can't adjust the pose on you'd think they'd make sure he could stand up. Turns out it was an after thought. He's so top heavy and off balance, he cannot stand on his two feet alone. So they provided a little plastic base plate to keep Goliath from toppling over. You know, that'd be fine.. if the base plate actually worked. There's basically two little pegs that are suppose to go into two little holes in his feet (hooves?) They sorta do. But they also are a little off. A rogue breeze blowing through your room could send him tumbling down, wiping out all your My Little Pony and Precious Moments figurines in his path.

I ended up wedging a small piece of cardboard under one of his feet that seemed to give him enough leverage to keep him better balanced. He's suffered no spills since.

So, to wrap up, despite this confusing flaw(you'd think they'd been making these toys long enough they'd know most people like to stand them up on things) he's is a pretty cool figure. In fact, I really like him. Just word to the wise, don't put him on the small Ikea shelf above your headboard.
It hurts.