Background
Hot Toys, which has worked with several Disney licenses in the past, has released two Christmas themed Cosbaby sets (actually, one set and one individual figure) featuring Stitch from Disney's Lilo & Stitch films.
The Cosbaby line features film characters in child form. It's essentially a combination of the words “Cosplay” and “baby”. “Cosplay” is short for costume play. And baby just means a little kid...in case that was in doubt.
We'll be taking a closer look at the Santa Stitch and Gift Set, which includes two figures (Santa Stitch and Red Ribbon Gift Stitch), and the Green Ribbon Gift Stitch.
The Facts
Stitch Santa and Gift Cosbaby
Series: Cosbaby
Manufacturer: Hot Toys
Authorized Likeness: Disney's Stitch
Material: Injection molded plastic snap kits
Dimensions: Santa – 3” tall, Gift – 2.5” tall
Points of Articulation: 9 (neck, shoulders, wrists, legs, and feet)
Designs: Santa and Gift Set; Green Ribbon Gift Version
Pricing: $8.99 - $17.99
Packaging
The Santa and Gift Set is packaged in a plastic window-front box. It's shaped like a small gift box with a bow at the top. On the rear, there's a “To” space to label your gift.
The Green Ribbon Gift packaging resembles the the aforementioned Stitch Cosbaby Set. It has a flap on the front, which is held on with a pair of Velcro tags. Underneath, there is a small plastic windowpane and a space to write a note to that lucky recipient.
Our Opinion
The Stitch Santa and Gift Cosbaby Set includes a standing Santa Stitch and the seated Stitch (red ribbon) with a Christmas Tree in his right hand. The Green Ribbon version (sold separately) features a candy cane in Stitch's right hand.
Out of the two figure designs, I prefer the Santa Stitch. The Ribbon Stitch has downward pointing ears, which doesn't resemble most of the photos I have seen of Stitch (I'll admit that I've not seen the movie). Also, you need to position Ribbon Stitch's hands in front of him or else the figure doesn't sit correctly.
But the one thing that bothers me the most about the Ribbon Stitch is the printing on the bottoms of his feet. I'm sure that Hot Toys uses the same feet for all of their Stitch Cosbaby figures, but when the figure is permanently seated...you get a primo view of the Hot Toys and Disney copyrights and a whole bunch of random numbers.
As far as sculpting and paint ops go, the Cosbaby line should not be confused with Hot Toys' 1/6th scale figures. Their 1/6th scale line is probably the best sculpted and intricately painted in the toy universe. The more affordable Cosbaby figures tend to compete with other mini figure lines.
I think that both the sculpting and painting on the Stitch Cosbaby toys are average for mini figures. There are some visible seams, but the sculpts are fairly complex (they're made up of several different pieces) so that's to be expected. And I would have preferred the items (Christmas Tree and Candy Cane) not be attached to the hands.
I'm a sucker for fun designer toys that can make their way out of the self-appointed “man cave” and into the rest of the house. Being Christmas toys definitely allows you the ability to display these Cosbaby Stitch figures for a month or two during the year. And they're affordable (at less than $9 each). It's never too late to start your Christmas 2012 shopping...right?
You can pick one up at the following:
Sideshow Collectibles:
Santa Stitch and Gift Set - $17.99
Green Ribbon Gift - $8.99
