Enterbay: 24 Jack Bauer ( My Favourite Toy Contest)

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Having just bought this figure today, and with so much time constraints in my schedule these days, replacing my Bank Robber Joker which i planned to feature as my favourite toy and have already taken pictures of, obviously meant one simple thing. That this figure truly indeed is the epitome of most 1/6th scaled figures.

And yes, for once i can truly say that i have one figure that i can say outranks, outshines and outmatches all other figures in my shelve, and possibly the market at the moment.

I have always been a supporter from the Hot Toys camp, having seen its unmistakable quality in both its sculpts, costuming and even accessories. From the details scars on the joker to the nitpicks of its military figure costumes, to the downright nitty weapons, whose ammo clips can be removed, cocked back etc.

and for me to suddenly be swayed and awed by Enterbay is indeed a feat no one else can pull off than Jack Bauer of 24 MADE BY ENTERBAY.

I remember vaguely watching season 1 of 24 once, before gradually getting hooked. I was looking for some television show to just burn time off. It was Jack Bauer's intensity, raw aggression and the determination to do what he feels is right irregardless of the law and rules, where the ends actually justifies the means sometimes, which drew me into the film. Anti-hero/ Hero/ patriot/ torturer/ father/ husband/ lover/ murderer. the various complex faucets of Jack bauer, portrayed superbly by Kiefer Sutherland.

Look at the details. From the glass eyes which are seperate pieces inserted into the head, to the wrinkles and frown on his face. the rough stubble sculpted and painted to the full head of hair. All these details are yet to be seen on products by Hot Toys. however much i favoured HT back then..i now realise that Enterbay indeed has come into play to rival HT.

you can mistake this sculpt as a photo of the REAL kiefer sutherland

Furthermore the paint apps are superior and you can even see the careful paint application to various parts of the face to bring out the depth, contours and lighting hues of the face to give it realism and life. Truly Enterbay has blown me away in every aspect of the sculpt. Flushing of the face and stubble are so real you will find that every cent you paid for you got more than its worth back.

Enterbay also did a very good take on Kiefer's hair...with the carving lines, wave and fullness and texture. something Hot toys has yet to reach.

his sandy blonde hair at every angle looks so damn good.

and yes, that unmistakable chin and wonky ears!!!

if you didn't yet know..they actually made cavity for the nose and ears. that's how realistic it is!

intense, brooding, Jack bauer wins all other figures i've seen in terms of headsculpt hands down.

not to forget, the costume is cut to fit and brings out 24's season 4 to life in 1/6th scale like no other.

with his standard USP Tatical and trademark sling bag. holster.. boy, pop culture has come alive!

the realism stands out and rings true through different light conditions.

Whilst accessories wise this figure may not reach the par that of HT, it can easily be replaced with 1/6th weapons easily available. Most importantly the headsculpt that Enterbay has done, is a bar set which many other 1/6th toy makers have yet to hit, and indeed enterbay is now rivalling HT. which is a good thing for collectors out there. giving us choice and better quality.

Jack bauer of 24. Enterbay FTW!

Enterbay's Final Mass Production Quality Look at 24 series Jack Bauer and David Palmer

Whilst Hot Toys displays and promotes pictures of prototypes/handpainted headsculpts of their figures, Enterbay has a consumer friendly approach of actually taking detailed pictures of the final product after mass production.

We all know how advertised products often do not look exactly the same as the way it was shown. Just like how we all wished our Bank Robber Jokers had the same fantastic paint done by J.C hong. ( b.r joker's still awesome though)

But looking at these Enterbay final product pictures, i'm seriously sold. Jack Bauer has an honoury place on my shelf...

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Mass production piece.

Dare to live your dreams? Prepare yourself for the extraordinary… ENTERBAY has taken 1/6 scale collectible figures to a whole new level!!

Every piece is a Real Masterpiece, details from the skin texture, newly paint job application, to the eyes, it’s simple an art-of-work you truly have to experience in the palm of your hands. Our total commitment to excellence, the 24 Series uses our new breakthrough technique “Inserted-Eye Piece” method; this new technique has been developed to add more realism to the detailing of the eyes and meets every challenge in this industry. But wait there’s more… This is only the beginning of the new revolution…we’re not afraid to challenge the accepted and shake things up to bring you kick-ass collectibles!! We will continue to lead the industry with our advanced skills and technology, not to mention our unstoppable drive for perfection to deliver you more luxury that’s within reach. **Images above are taken from mass production pieces (non prototype).

This is what you have been waiting for!

Every Second Counts ….

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Enterbay indeed is going on a strong path to rival Hot Toys in the 1/6th scale toy production. Furthermore their approach towards customer satisfaction has me sold completely. Kudos ENTERBAY!

Enterbay's 24 series, Jack Bauer 1/6th scale figure

When i first got wind of Enterbay doing a 24 series figure, i didn't pay much attention to it till i saw the prototype sculpts being released.

I seldom watch television, but i do know enough to know that 24 was a rather good tv series to catch though i couldn't afford the time to catch each season and episode. There're 7 seasons now.

Alwasy did admire Kiefer's acting capabilities. Furthermore with enterbay's reputation, rising up since their bruce lee figures, they are soon IMHO, going to take over Hot Toys as the leading 1/6th scale figure toy makers. Whilst competition might be good for us to choose between brands, i highly doubt the price will lower anytime soon though between both companies.

i've just got hyped up back onto this Enterbay train for 24, though i'm still considering whether to jump on the preorder, due to both financial resources and on the structure/material used for the headsculpt.

as yet i'm trying to avoid rubber being used on figures, and since enterbay uses a realistic skin technology on their headsculpts i'm wondering if they're using some form of rubber or soft plastic which may degrade in the weather here. (jay chou from enterbay is one example). That aside, the magnetic attachments and removal of the head to the hair and adjustable eyeballs somewhat turn of off for i do prefer hot toy's solid headsculpts so far.

furthermore i'm saving up and cutting down preorders till i see the TERMINATOR SALVATION LINE. recently dropped off arnold from Predator 1 preorder to focus on terminator. So if anyone has any comments or advice on enterbay? do discuss!