ThunderCats is one of my childhood properties that I have a fierce love for. But as an adult, I can acknowledge that my obsession was purely based on general concept, toys, and character design. Because my knowledge of the characters who were not merchandised and even my memories of the actual cartoon are scant or non-existent. Until fans started begging Mattel for an action figure of Chilla back in 2016, I honestly never heard of her and would have wagered that there weren't any cool female villains in the series. I do have vague memories of the Lunataks, but thinking they were a bit silly. In concept they are a formidable collective of ancient evil warriors from each of Plun-Darr's moons. But in actuality, they are a bit like a bumbling group of misfits. With the sole exception of Chilla. On her own merits, she is very cool (pun intended). She had the most traditionally human body of the Lunataks and her abilities are reflected in her icy appearance (I love a monochromatic design and elemental powers).
I was excited to post this review today when it started snowing this afternoon.
I am as thematic as this character is.
Let's check out Chilla below!
So, right out of the package, there was a major problem with Chilla's cape. I had seen this in photos and videos before I ever got my own figure, so it wasn't a surprise. You can see in the boxed photos above that her rubbery white icicle-shawl around her shoulders was sticking straight out, defying gravity and hiding that cool jagged edge (that is very iconic to her design in my opinion). This happened because the cloth cape under the shawl was too thick and pushed the rubber portion up and back. Before I ever put her in my photo tent, I glued those icicles to as many flat surfaces on her torso and shoulders as I could. Then wrapped her in rubber bands overnight to let the rubber better drape against her body. So all the pictures in this post have her shoulderpads glued down. I'm very happy with the results, even if they hinder arm movement a tad.
Chilla comes with two heads, seven hands, a purse, antifreeze, an Ice collar, a grenade, a spray can, and a heat ray effect.
I've seen people display her Ice Collar around her neck and around her waist. The plastic is really rigid and I was unable to achieve either of those poses. But I was able to get it on her head like a crown. I think perhaps it's meant for other characters to wear when they are blasted with her power?
Time for some Group and Comparison Pics!
Here is Chilla with the Mattel Pumyra and the Super7 Cheetara.
Chilla is noticeably shorter than the other adult females in the line.
Cheers!
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