Shaun of the Dead and Ed
- Shaun with Winchester Rifle
- Ed with Shovel, Playstation controller
and Molotov cocktail. - Measures 6 inches More…
Shaun of the Dead and Ed
These 6 inch characters for Shaun and Ed are highly detailed, very cool and bear a convincing resemblance to the actors: Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, in the Shaun of the Dead movie. The attention to detail on these items has to be seen to be believed. This is a great set for collectors of Shaun of the Dead action figures.
Shaun
Shaun comes with a Winchester rifle that can be removed from his hands. It is highly detailed and an excellent accessory. His tie is wrapped around his head just like Shaun in the battle of the Winchester: During a fight with the zombie pub landlord, Shaun is struck in the head by a stray dart hurled from the hands of Dianne. As a consequence of blood spurting from the open wound, Shaun fastens his tie around his head to stem the bleeding. It remains in this position, rambo style, until the battle is over.
Ed
Ed comes with a shovel, a Playstation hand controller and a Molotov cocktail. Each of these items can be removed and are interchangeable. He also has an extra hand that is used to grip different items. Pre zombies, Ed spends much of his time playing Shaun’s playstation. At the end of the movie, as zombie Ed, he spends all of his time playing Shaun’s playstation but in the shed.
When Ed is confronted with his first zombie, he finds the shovel invaluable and it becomes his zombie-killing weapon of choice. During the battle of the Winchester, Ed has the great idea to throw “flaming Sambucas” at the zombies and is adept at fashioning a Molotov cocktail. Great detail has gone into the design and sculpting of Ed’s Molotov cocktail. It is a stylish brandy bottle with trailing gauze and mock flames.
Poseable
Both Shaun and Ed can be manipulated into a number of poses. With interchangeable weapons and articulated limbs, they will manoeuvre into your favorite poses from the movie, Shaun of the Dead.
Blood
Both characters have been skilfully painted to make it look like they have been spattered with blood. It really does look like blood spray, and adds a fine authentic touch. Ed’s trousers have a more soaked-in blood look. There again, he has been through a lot by this stage. Both figures have blood spattered where you would expect it and in the way you would expect it.
The base
Much like our two heroes, an incredible amount of thought has gone into the base on which Shaun and Ed stand. It is a sizeable section of the floor from the infamous Winchester Public House. Complete with wood grain that shows the patina of aging, it is scattered with various items that are mentioned or used during the battle of the Winchester.
Shells
As Shaun fires the Winchester, shells fall to the floor. The base has a grouping of shells localised to a spot, just like they would fall as Shaun fired his Winchester standing on one spot.
Cork Screw
When David wants to ‘take care’ of Shaun’s zombiefied mum, there is a stand-off where they each hold a weapon in a threatening manner. David picks up the Wincester rifle and takes aim on Barbara. Shaun smashes a bottle and holds into to David’s face. Immediately, Ed also smashes a bottle and holds in to David’s face. When Dianne protests this is unfair, Ed hands Dianne his broken bottle which she aims at Shaun’s neck. Ed immediately picks up a corkscrew which then he aims at David’s neck. Not your typical night in the Winchester pub but a defining moment in the ‘new normal’ of their current circumstances.
Tablemat
The only thing that will redeem mankind is co-operation.”
In a quiet moment with Liz, Shaun confesses that he learned his inspirational quote from a ‘Guinness beer mat’ in the pub. Stuck to your Shaun and Ed action figure base, you will see a plain blue beer mat enscribed with this quote. The brand name has been changed to “Skinless” but the harp is still there.
Attention to Detail
There has been an incredible amount of thought put into the creation of these figures to make them movie accurate. Many details are not immediately apparent but will bring you delight when you notice them.
For instance, there is a small bald patch on the back of Ed’s head in the movie which they have reproduced on action figure Ed. The hand controller that Ed carries has the buttons sculpted and color added to accurately resemble a playstation hand controller. Futhermore, there is blood spatter on the underside of Ed’s shovel, not on the top, which is consistent with Ed’s zombie killing action in the movie.
You are going to enjoy and savour each little detail as you examine these action figures. They are the creation of true Shaun of the Dead enthusiasts.
Shaun of the Dead and Ed Verdict
These Shaun of the Dead and Ed Action figures are very detailed, very life like and would make a great addition to any collection. The level of detail that has been considered and the standard of craftsmanship that has gone into these action figures has to be seen to be believed. From a collector’s point of view, these action figures are a must have. From a Shaun of the Dead enthusiast’s point of view, you are going to have enormous fun discovering all the fine details and amazing work that has gone into these action figures. If you get the chance to get your hands on these action figures when they are in stock, take it!
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