Another POP in my collection! This is another "gimmick" subseries of POP. They have a bunch now and I'm hardly keeping up. With that said, this is Belle from Beauty and the Beast POP under the VHS Covers subseries. Let's take a look at this, shall we?
I have to look into it, but I believe there are some good POPs from this series. To the surprise of no one, I think Disney movies like Beauty and the Beast here and Lion King made the cut. It's a cool concept. Also, yes, this is for my special friend!
A Box Lunch exclusive. And beyond that, there are some good details on Belle. One thing I am not a fan with these gimmicked POPs (Album, Comic Book Covers, Deluxe, VHS, etc) is that you can't take out the POPs inside and appreciate them. I understand that the acrylic case and the background, etc, are the selling points but as a person that appreciates the work put into every figurine, it's a bit of a downer when I can only appreciate it as a MIB. A good example is this Belle POP--the details on her dress, the way she is posed--can only see the full work from here. But it is the gimmick so it is what I get. Doesn't take away from this POP though.
Here's VHS Beauty and The Beast Belle next to Disney Princess Belle. Not my only Belle POP that I have reviewed and, again, these aren't mine but I can appreciate Beauty and the Beast as one of Disney's shining movies from their renaissance age. Also, some time back, I did add a Belle POP to my "Disney Princess" line ups (see below).
Beauty & the Beast POPs
It's a good POP. The gimmick I can appreciate since VHS was part of my childhood. Again, I have my own qualms with not being able to see the POP inside but it is the nature of this subseries. My good friend loves it, so I'm happy that she's happy! Recommend? You have to be looking for this type of POP and/or a huge Beauty and the Beast fan to make this a must. Is it worth it? I'd say with those factors in mind, yes it is.
Until Next Time!
