Milwick

Recommended music: Olivia Newton-John – Magic

Something magical is happening this #WhateverWednesday. Today, we’re taking a look at another great action figure. It’s the Ideas From Mars Defenders of Eden: Armies of Ashmore Milwick!

While Cuzzo was the specific figure I pledged for during the Kickstarter campaign in the spring of 2023, Milwick Thunder Mage was also a must-buy for me and well worth the two-year wait. The Armies of Ashmore line revealed at Legions Con 2022 was a unique idea, and the scale of these figures absolutely dwarfs previous anthropomorphic dinosaur action figure releases. Milwick’s purple color and magic abilities also help him from other dinosaur toys.

‘The world of Eden is a place of vast wonder and magic. Across the land lives many races and warriors. None more fierce then the great Saurian race in the southern hemisphere. The vibrant warriors who guard the child queen and her kingdom, they are the Armies of Ashmore!’

According to Milwick’s official bio, Milwick has seen queens come and go. He has lived through many battles and many times of peace. As a Thunder Mage, he is in tune with not only the magic of Ashmore but also throughout all of Eden. Milwick often keeps council with the queen of Ashmore, along with other spiritual beings in Eden. Do not let his simple staff deceive you; mystic powers allow him to fight at great distances.

The Milwick figure is so large that he had trouble fitting in the oversized packaging, even with his additional neck piece removed and his head pointed down. Once the neck is attached, Milwick measures eleven inches high by four inches wide, really dwarfing other 1/12 scale action figures. The figure comes in a large window packaged box with beautiful comic art on the side, which makes up 20 percent of a fantastic mural before going in the recycle bin.

In addition to the solid paint details and 17 points of articulation, Milwick came with two extra sets of hands, an adjustable helmet, a staff that is taller than most 1/12 scale action figures, and a magic effect that can be attached to the staff. Big Bad Toy Store quickly sold through their small allotment of this figure as well, with only weapons packs still in stock, so you’ll have to seek out this dinosaur on the inflated secondary market.

Roar!

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