Customer Reviews

World of Warcraft Series 4: Tuskaar: Tavru Akua Action Figure

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This is the Tuskaar collectible action figure in the World of Warcraft line. Those who are familiar with the Wrath of the Lich King expansion will be very familiar with this creature and his place in the game lore. As for the figure itself, it is one of the better models in the WoW collector line, not only by the quality of the sculpt, but the overall quality of the figure entirely. First of all, this figure has some mass to it that makes it the most sturdy of any of the WoW figures I currently own. If you have any of this series (or the earlier ones), you will know that there have been complaints about the action figures not standing on their own too well, often falling over at the slightest movement of the surface you display them upon. This is very founded on many of the line, but I am happy to report that this is not so with the Tuskaar. He is very well balanced, with a broad footprint that makes him nealry 'fall' proof. This is great news for the series as they have been plagued with issues as some of the others simply won't stand on their own.

As for the sculpt itself and paint on the figure, this is a great product with some nice details not easily seen in the pictures you find on the web. E.g., his tusks are carved with runes, he carries a drinking horn, and his other possessions make him a real delight to display. He also has considerable weight to him (part of the sturdiness mentioned above) that makes this figure just 'feel' like quality.

Being an avid fan and collector of the computer game, I enjoyed the quests within World of Warcraft helping these jovial 'walrus' people (the Kalu'ak) battle the seaweed vikings (the Kvaldir) and becoming their friend and champion. In return, they awarded me with my penguin companion, and I was very happy to add this action figure to my collection as a reminder of the great stories springing from the quests within the game. My good friend Tavru Akua here sits on my nightstand now, and when I leave for work in the morning, he often brings a smile to my face.

I don't know anything about World of Warcraft, but I do know a good toy when I see one. So when I saw this at my local comic shop I snatched it up.

The detail level on this guy is amazing---as good, if not better, than any toy I've ever bought. His pose is inspiring, and as a character he has real personality.

Toys have come a long way since I first started collecting Empire Strikes Back figures when I was 5.

I really like this action figure.

He's really detailed as other reviewers have said. I especially like the fishing hooks he has hanging.

He stands very firmly on a flat surface. (Some other WoW action figures don't stand well)

The only problem I had was his spear will not align correctly as shown in the pictures. The hole in his right hand is at the incorrect angle.

They really need to fix these structural defects on the action figures: standing, holding items, etc.

Overall I'm pleased and it's a good deal for the price.

Great looking figure, highly recommended for any wow collection. The details are really good and is online with the story/game.

As another reviewer said, this figure has much more detail than you can see in the picture - he has several things hanging from his waist, including a fishhook and a water/breathing pouch, and has another fishhook on a string wrapped around his spear. He probably has the least chance of falling, given how heavy he is.

Very cool figure, and for the price (as it's one of the cheapest ones), you can't go wrong.

The other reviews are spot on so I won't write too much. This figure is a worthwhile investment and is HUGE. It is well sized and very close to how big they are in the game. For this price, you can't beat it. Buy with confidence!

The toy itself its awesome, the details are extremly well done, this is an awesome figure the only problem i got its that his right hand came pointing to another direction it seems that it doesnt have any articulation, and im too scared to move it i dont want to break him, if anybody knows how to solve this please tell me.

I guess I should read the description clearly before leaping to my impulses. I love the detail and the SIZE, well it doesn't fit my Geekosphere but, it goes nice on a shelve in my room.