18 September 2008
Posted 9:00 by Mitchell
If pocket watches die cast metal cars and big-eyed one coin figures bearing the name or likeness of Indiana Jones are your thing than I have something for you!. Found once again in the electronic marketplace that in eBay, I happened across an interesting Kubricks Be@rbrick line, namely Indiana Jones and the Golden Idol.

Standing almost twice the size of a standard Indy LEGO figure, this articulated Indy and his treasure are rather unique. Lets start with the Golden Idol Bearbrick, that "bears" a remarkable resemblance to the Chachaopyian fertility idol from Raiders of the Lost Ark or in this case "Raibears of the Lost Ark". it has the famed toothy grin and big eyes, and at the waist, a small child's (or cub) face peering out. The back includes details like the Indiana Jones logo and markings to give it the look of hair or rather "golden locks". In fact, if one removed the legs arms and ears it would look exactly like the statue from Raiders. But who would do such a "grizzly" thing to a collectible?

Now on to the papa bear in this set, Indiana Jones himself. Armed with Indy's tools of the trade, a removable fedora, whip, revolver and machete, this Kubrick is ready for action. Somewhat larger than the Star Wars Kubrick figures I own this figure does have the same detail and articulation one would expect from the Kubrick line. As with many Kubrick's Indy's hair is attached to the hat, so one can remove the fedora give Indy into more of a "Dr. Evil" look. The whip fits nicely, as does the machete but the revolver easily falls out and would be quickly lost in the wrong hands. Oh whom am I kidding this sucker is never leaving my Indy collection and into anyone's hands after I take some pictures of it. I wouldn't mine seeing the good folks at Kubrick do more Indy's and his supporting cast in the future though I Short Round would have to be scaled down. That is the only set back with this set, the Golden Idol is the same size as Indy. Perhaps if I purchased the 400% sized Kubrick Indy it would fit alongside it better.

All in all, this new addition to my collection will look fine alongside the Indy incarnations from LEGO, Kotobukiya, Hasbro, Kermit Indy, and even the Disney Mickey Mouse Indy I have.

So if you are looking for one, head on over to Hong Kong or if you want to save on airfare, eBay is the way to go.