LoK Figures Reunion

From the Pit: LoK Merchandise: Action figures#8 - BBI Vampire Dumah

This is the BBI Dumah action figure, made by Blue Box interactive. IT. IS. HUGE.

Standing tall at almost 14" (35.5cm) from helmet to toes, BBI Dumah is big enough to dwarf the other figures, small children and pets and needs to be carried in two hands… and needs a significantly bigger box than the ones used by BBI Raziel and BBI Kain,

Dumah has two special features. One is that his helmet is removable (yes he was wearing a helmet in SR1) allowing us to properly peek at his painted face and admire his thick dreadlocked hair. The other is that Dumah’s eyes glow red and can be made to be on constantly or can turn on at a press of Dumah’s head  (a trick which is achieved by the head housing LED’s which can be accessed by removing his head from his face and pulling it out completely to reach the controls). Both of these features are accurate to the Dumah in SR1, albeit somewhat obscured in the graphics of the retail version.

Several elements from this figure would go on to influence the design of the Dumahim ‘Reavers’ in Nosgoth, with the facepaint, hair and armour all making appearances in skins for the class.

Several prototype Dumah figures were advertised but not mass produced, with at least two figures of the vampire Dumah seen featuring different claws, different coloured hair and clan tattoos. Two other prototypes of the lieutenant Dumah - one with human skin tone and one with the more usual vampire skin tone - never saw mass production either

For more information on the Legacy of Kain action figures see here. Raina Audron’s reviews of the figures can be found on her ‘Ancient’s Den’ site here.

From the Pit: LoK Merchandise: Action figures#7 - BBI Limited Edition Spectral Raziel

This is the BBI Limited Edition Comic-Con Spectral Raziel action figure, made by Blue Box interactive - and as the name suggests it is the rarest of the LoK action figure bunch. Only 3000 were made and they were distributed in the 2003 Comic-Con event.

Standing 8" (20cm) tall, BBI Spectral Raziel comes with a Necropolis staff, two exchangeable hands which represent the casting of the Fire Glyph spell, a ‘Spectral Reaver’ Wraith Blade variant and a stand representing the sculptures in the underworld.

The figure and its stand are virtually identical to the ordinary Material Raziel, but the differing accessories and limited run make it more exclusive

The cowl is much wider than any other and slips over the head attaching to a hole in Raziel’s neck to create the default ‘feeding’ pose. With a freer cowl this means the neck of the figure is much more manoeuvrable than its Material counterpart

The wings are made of a similar ‘floppy’ plastic material to the ordinary BBI Raziel, except it is slightly stiffer allowing the wings to fit easier and stay in place

Unlike any other figure, the box is completely enclosed, although it can be opened with a side flap. Variants of this figure were seen in a prototype - with one supposed to be made from translucent material (like the NECA Spectral Raziel released later) and bearing the Fire Reaver instead of the Spectral Reaver.

For more information on the Legacy of Kain action figures see here. Raina Audron’s reviews of the figures can be found on her ‘Ancient’s Den’ site here.

From the Pit: LoK Merchandise: Action figures#6 - NECA Spectral Raziel

This is the NECA Spectral Raziel action figure, made by made by National Entertainment Collectables Association. It’s one of the rarer figures (and I’d have to say it’s probably my personal favourite)

Standing 7" (18cm) tall, NECA Spectral Raziel comes with exchangeable hands, a torch and the ‘Spectral Reaver’ Wraith Blade.

The cowl is open in the ‘feeding’ position and simply slips over Raziel’s head. Alternate hands allow Raziel to hold the torch or to place his claws into ridges to hold the Spectral Reaver Wraith Blade variant - with a small plastic trail, coiling around and up Raziel’s arm. The wings are made of another different plastic material slightly bendier than it’s NECA predecessor, but nowhere near as fragile as its BBI counterparts, leaving perhaps the best wings of the bunch

Undoubtedly the  pièce de résistance of this figure comes with the translucent plastic material that Raziel it and the torch are made from which gives stunning appearance when lit from behind. My pick of the bunch.

For more information on the Legacy of Kain action figures see here. Raina Audron’s reviews of the figures can be found on her ‘Ancient’s Den’ site here.

From the Pit: LoK Merchandise: Action figures#5 - BBI Lieutenant Raziel

This is the BBI Lieutenant Raziel action figure, made by Blue Box interactive.

Standing 8" (20cm) tall, BBI Lieutenant Raziel comes with a unique sword, two brilliant wings and a nipple - seriously, he’s the only LoK action figure with a nipple (you only get one mind you).

The cape is actual fabric with Raziel’s symbol shown upright. The wings detach (so he can ‘evolve’ if you like) and are made of a sturdy plastic with snug holes - the only potential issue is the slight clash between the cape and the wings but since the cape is fabric it can simply be folded. 

The sword was actually designed by BBI (not the LoK team) and was intended to be reminiscent of Raziel’s clan symbol. The figure and its weapon (minus the wings) were later used as heavy inspiration for a statue of Raziel featured in the (Razielim clan territory) Fane map in Nosgoth. With the sword making its first appearance in an LoK title. 

Prototypes of this figure were advertised with different accessories including a shield and a warhammer/sickle.

For more information on the Legacy of Kain action figures see here. Raina Audron’s reviews of the figures can be found on her ‘Ancient’s Den’ site here.

From the Pit: LoK Merchandise: Action figures#4 - NECA Material Plane Raziel

This is the NECA Material Plane Raziel action figure, made by National Entertainment Collectables Association. 

Standing 7" (18cm) tall, NECA Raziel comes with exchangeable hands, a torch and the Wraith Blade. 

The cowl simply slips over Raziel’s head (which can be removed independently). Alternate hands allow Raziel to hold the torch or to place his claws into ridges to hold the ‘Material Reaver’ Wraith Blade variant - with a small plastic trail coiling around and up Raziel’s arm. 

The wings are made of a different plastic material than the BBI Raziel, leaving the much stiffer but less fragile and more adequately attached to the figure. The figure also has more head manoeuvrability around the neck than its BBI predecessor in contrast to the NECA Kain which had less compared to its BBI counterpart.

A variant of this figure is available as a rarer Spectral version (see later entries)

For more information on the Legacy of Kain action figures see here. Raina Audron’s reviews of the figures can be found on her ‘Ancient’s Den’ site here.