This version of the Master was portrayed by Peter Pratt in 1976's "The Deadly Assassin". This figure was released in 2010 along with his laser weapon as part of Classic Wave 2 at the RRP of £8.99.
The sculpt on this figure is very intricate. The paintwork could do with a little touching up, for instance having his arms match the color of the rest of the figure. The mad eyes are very faithfully included, and his emaciated skin in fabulous, you can feel the texture.
The Master's shown here in his ragged clothes and bearing the Sash of Rassilon, with his hood up, as in the episode. It's all good stuff here!
The quality control on this figure is pretty good, I've not heard too many moans or depreciations. This figure doesn't have a hole in its foot, but I'm sure it'd be easy enough to drill if you were desperate.
The articulation on this figure is pretty basic. There are a 13 points of articulation: the shoulders, the biceps, the elbows, the wrists, the waist, the top of the legs, and the knees. The head doesn't twist.
The gun is simple, but as it was in the story. It's fairly detailed, and a reasonable standard of detail. It would've been nice to have a small indent at the end of the gun, but it doesn't really detract from the accessory.
Overall, this is a good figure. I have one issue - the Sash. You can't remove it. Would've been nice but still.
Articulation: 8/10
Likeness: 8/10
Price: 8.5/10
Playability: 9/10
Poseability: 8.5/10
Accuracy/Attention to Detail: 8/10
It's the Master, we can't complain!
Overall: 8.5/10
Review and photography © Dave Spilsbury 2011 – Please do not reproduce without permission.
Can I be picky and say the sash does come of? It does.Well, mine does anyway.
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