McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse Grid (Forever Evil) Platinum Edition Review: McFarlane’s Chase Variant Shines with Tech Terror
McFarlane Toys delivers another unique addition to the DC Multiverse lineup with the Platinum Edition Grid figure, a character steeped in villainous intrigue and technological terror. This Collector Edition Chase Variant takes Grid’s imposing presence to a whole new level. Let’s explore what makes this figure a standout—and where it could have gone further.
Product Features
- Scale & Articulation: Standing at 7 inches tall, this figure utilizes McFarlane’s Ultra Articulation design with 22 moving parts, allowing for dynamic poses and displays.
- Accessories: Includes a figure display base and a collectible art card featuring character art and a detailed biography.
- Chase Variant Appeal: The Platinum Edition offers a green-painted variant, giving Grid an eerie, tech-inspired aesthetic.
- Sculpt & Detail: Leveraging the Flashpoint Cyborg figure base, this rendition of Grid boasts impressive size and intricate details, capturing the character’s cybernetic menace.
What Works
The Platinum Advantage
The green paintwork of the Platinum Edition brings a unique, tech-inspired vibe to Grid. It’s bold, it’s eye-catching, and it sets this figure apart from the standard metallic version. The green hue gives off a more sinister, virus-like feel that perfectly suits the character’s backstory.
Imposing Size and Design
This figure utilizes the Flashpoint Cyborg mold, which means it’s a hefty, imposing figure. While it didn’t make the cut as a MegaFig, it still feels substantial, and the scale lends it a commanding presence on any DC villain shelf.
Exceptional Head Sculpt
The head sculpt is undoubtedly the star of the show. The menacing details and expressive design are a perfect representation of Grid’s malevolent nature. It’s a sculpt that demands attention, whether you’re posing the figure for display or using it for photography.
What Could Be Better
Lack of Accessories
While the figure itself is fantastic, it feels like a missed opportunity to include more tech-themed accessories. Extra hands, some energy effects, or even detachable wires would have gone a long way in emphasizing Grid’s cybernetic origins and making the figure even more dynamic.
Confusion with Metallo
To the untrained eye, this figure could easily be mistaken for Metallo, another tech-inspired DC villain. While the green paint is a standout feature, it might leave casual fans scratching their heads unless they’re familiar with Grid’s backstory.
Missed MegaFig Potential
Given the figure’s size and visual impact, it’s surprising that this wasn’t released as a MegaFig. A larger scale could have added more depth and detail to an already impressive design.
Final Thoughts
The Grid Platinum Edition Chase Variant is a worthy addition to the McFarlane Collector Edition series. Its unique green paintwork, impressive size, and stellar head sculpt make it a standout piece for any DC Multiverse collection. While it could have benefitted from additional accessories and a MegaFig release, it still packs plenty of punch as is.
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