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VINYL IDOLZ: WILLY WONKA

Steamroll

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Willy Wonka is the eccentric owner of a Chocolate Factory. In the film, He has hidden five Golden Tickets amongst his famous chocolate "Wonka Bars". The finders of these special tickets will be given a full tour of his tightly guarded candy factory as well as a lifetime supply of chocolate. The contest sets off a global craze, with everyone desperately seeking the tickets. They are eventually found by five children from around the world.

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This one depicts the classic Willy Wonka performed by Gene Wilder. With his uncanny victorian costume and holding his cane, this action figure really catches the character setting.
 

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This is the first figurine that I've seen in this style that I like. I think it might be because Willy Wonka is portrayed as a goofy, witty, and just all around odd character to begin with. Grouping him with the Vinyl Idolz, which are generally really weird looking, was the right choice for a chracter like his. Honestly, he is the first character I've seen in this series that didn't make me cringe.
 

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I agree with @lexinonomous - I am not a particular fan of the ones that are in this style, so far at least, but this one seems to fit better into the category. Maybe it is the fact that I just picture a tall thin man when I think of Willy Wonka, so that might have something to do with it. I was not the biggest fan of those books or movies, but I do know a lot of people who were so they would love to have it.
 

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The first thing I noticed about this figure are the eyes. The eyes appear a little crossed. It may just have to do with the camera angle, but this means when displayed on a shelf, his eyes would look a little crossed. I like the basic and simple details on his coat. Just enough to add a simplistic look, but not too little to make the entire figure very plain. I would get this!
 

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This one looks exactly like Gene Wilder. I'm impressed. I haven't seen this figurine before but I sure like how they made it. But the movie I have seen. It is way better than the one with Johnny Depp. That was a nice try. :)
 

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I love the expression on his face. He looks very tongue in cheek. I also really appreciate all the details. The bow tie, purple coat, and top hat are just perfect. As a die hard Willie Wonka fan, I am impressed!
 

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This is impressive, I'm not usually into these sort of figurine collectibles but this looks so well made
 

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OMG! I have to say that this is one of the best looking figures that I have seen. I thought that some of the Breaking Bad and Rick & Morty Pop Vinyl figures were good looking but this Vinyl Idolz just beats them all quite easily. It would have been even better if there was a way to get the Jonny Depp version of Willy Wonka but this one is as good as well. Do you know if they have a lot of the other characters from the Charlie & the Chocolate Factory series or is it just this one?
 
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