Toy OTD: Palisades Pink Panther Figure: Inspector Clouseau

This wasn't a line of toys that I'd been pining for, but I was still happy to see Pink Panther toys on the market! The inspector figure was one of my favorites in the series.

Although most of the character designs could be said to be from the DePatie-Freleng television series, Clouseau's sculpt bears more of a resemblance to the Richard Williams design, used in his famous title sequences from the Peter Sellers films. It's a really nice likeness, and the color/paint work are also quite good! The figure comes with a magnifying glass, a bomb, a briefcase with secret files, a newspaper, and (happily) a display stand. It stands well on its own, but it's always nice to have in case there's slight warping in the legs and feet. An airbrushed, "blown-up" variant was also available.

I think this toy cost between $10-$15 originally. The regular version is on eBay right now for $67.99 + $14.95 shipping (!), and the "blown-up" version is $24.99 + shipping at toywiz.com. Keep your eyes peeled for better deals - good luck!