review by justin anderson

the desription: Series 16, though a gimmick line, brought us 2 new villain molds, each taking a few liberties. One of these, Carnage, shows a much more demonic version. Appropriate, considering the Hobgoblin was the demon possessed Jason Macendale.

the design: Though to scale with the line, the figure stands a mere 3 1/2" tall, with 9 joints. The figure is unmistakably Carnage, but there are a few tweaks to the design. Carnage is a hunchback, and instead of a smooth costume, the symbiote is mainly muscle details covered in raised black patches. Bony spikes raise from the back, and a sternum is molded into the chest. The mouth is larger, and the eyes are rounded and symmetrical.

the articulation: A hook on a string extends from the back, wound in by a dial which sticks out. This works with the included web line parts (2 clamps, a length of string, and a large red and black spider). When set up and the spider set on the zipline, hook Carnage to the underside and close the legs. After winding the knob on the spider, release it down the line. After a few seconds of rolling, the legs open to drop Carnage on the hook as it unrolls.

the review: I'm not sure exactly what look they were going for with this toy, but it's definitely unusual. The prototype was colored more like the official model(it may have even been cast in black plastic), so the demonic look is definitely an oddity.

**** out of *****.

(This mold was later retooled and slightly recolored for a KB exclusive Venom and Carnage set, without the hook in the back.)

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