McFarlane Toys The Walking Dead TV Series 4 Andrea Action Figure

I finally got around to getting Andrea. I'm getting some of the characters who were relatively minor or not long-lived. Now that McFarlane has announced the end of the 5" series I'm not sure if they will keep these early editions "in print". The new 7" series is starting slowly, with only two figures. Andrea was not the most popular character but I never hated her like some people did. Some viewers forget that we got to see actions by the Governor that Andrea didn't and his evil nature was only gradually revealed to her. Besides, I want all the original major characters for my collection; speaking of which, we're all left up the creek with Lori, who despite being Rick's wife, never got a figure. I know she wasn't popular either, but even Gareth got one.This is a really great figure, especially since it's in the early 4th group. We've actually been able to see the technological improvements in making these figures as the series have progressed. The faces got much better as time went by, but this one looks like Laurie Holden, who played Andrea, and allegedly women are harder to match than men. But back then they were even so bold as to put her photo on the box for comparison. Good job! No need to hesitate in getting this figure.

Andrea looks pretty great. The likeness of Laurie Holden who plays Andrea is pretty spot on. I know the paint apps can be a bit sloppy from figure to figure so if you are ordering this online you may get this figure with some sloppy and messy paint application. The articulation is pretty standard and on par with the last 2 releases of The Walking Dead series. Andrea comes with a pitchfork from Hershel's farm, a removable vest, a sniper rifle (the same rifle that the Rick Grimes action figure from Series 2 and 4 came with, the same rifle Andrea grazed Daryl in the head with on Hershel's farm in season 2) and a pistol which holsters to her leg. The card that the figure is blistered to is nearly identical to series 3 with the prison as the backdrop, the only difference that I can see is that there is just more blood splattered across the top in this series.If you hate Andrea as much as most viewers did, you may want to skip this figure. It's really well done, but now that her character is dead on the show, this is pretty much the only chance I think you'll get to own an Andrea figure. Not the best figure of series 4, but for completists and fans of the show, a must have.

I have no complaints about my purchase. The resemblance to the television character is spot on and is highly detailed, including episode specific clothing. It comes with a variety of accessories including a rifle, a pistol and a pitchfork. The rifle is a little difficult to position in her hands, but for display purposes, I prefer to just sling it over one shoulder.The figure is easy to pose and so far has proven quite sturdy. The only issue I see with it is that the package it comes in is not real conductive to collecting. It's kind of skinny and in my opinion lacking a little in aesthetic appeal. Since I open my figures to display them, this is not an item of primary concern for me, but might be to others.Overall, I highly recommend this, even if you're not an Andrea fan.

Andrea looks really good, her resemblance to the actress is very good from most angles, the biggest problem I have is how often she falls over. I think it's the shape of her boots; [Note: To hold Andrea upright I bought some craft glue, thin wood ovals, and black Fimo oven hardening modeling clay. Paint the top and sides of an oval black, then fashion a partial "shoe" or even just a thin bracket out of clay over one of Andrea's feet when she's in the pose you like. Once she's suitably stable, bake the shoe and glue it onto the black oval. Not hard to do, and it works with many of the 5" figures that just don't want to stand on their own, like the Flu Walker, Comic Book Andrea, Carl, Tyrese, Michonne, etc. I write the name of the character on the bottom of the oval, since they can get confusing if you have a few of them.]A little shorter than some of the figures, Andrea has small hands which require smaller weapons. Her pistol will fit into her hand of you use some force, but it snaps smartly into the holster on her hip. It's unfortunately not the gift pistol from her father. The pitchfork is silly-big for her, and her sniper rifle is very long and hard to position in her arms. It does, however, look great in a Lee Harvey Oswald pose against her thigh. Rick's machete with red handle fits very well in her hand.Andrea is priced very well right now, and looks good with or without her vest. Her flexibility is alright. I'm getting The Governor soon (probably Series 4, since he comes without the eye patch) and Penny, so I need to have Andrea nearby, since that's the critical moment when she let our group down. I don't hate Andrea in the TV show, she made a couple bone-headed decisions, but she was a fighter, and she tried to redeem herself before The Governor took her out.

While I did not really like the TV series Andrea, she did redeem herself in the end, and Laurie Holden is an amazing actress. I also needed this figure to complement my early Michonne figure. The likeness of McFarlane's toys is amazing. This is one of the better ones that look just like the actress who plays her. Articulation is excellent in this figure, better than Dale and she comes with a few accessories, a sling rifle, a revolver, her jacket from season 3 and a pitchfork. A must add to your TWD collection. Packing was bad and the stock card was bent at top (packed in a too small box). 5 stars for the figure

Really great looking figure. I just had trouble putting the gun & rifle in her hands.