Scored an official  Bruce Lee Kubrick set at a toy show in Shreveport, LA, a couple weeks back there. They're produced by the Japanese-based toy company Medicom Toys, who are best known for their 12" Real Action Heroes line - though it won't be long before they're best known for Kubricks, judging by the positive response they've received from fanboys hip to the scene.

Kubricks are a Japanese Super LEGO. They enjoy an impressive eight points of articulation in all, with ball-joints at the shoulders and legs, and stand about 2.5" tall. All limbs are removable, including (at least in Bruce's case) the hands and head. The figures are made of a softer, more pliable plastic than your typical LEGO drone - the hands are particularly flexible, allowing for a nice grip on weapons and accessories. Kubricks are primarily made for Japanese-based programming (anime, the usual assortment of robots, etc), though there is a very slick "Special Forces" set, a Blair Witch set, Planet of the Apes - and of course this stunning Bruce Lee assortment.

Bruce Lee is the first set of Kubricks to feature sculpted heads - previous efforts are all based on the familiar LEGO cylindrical-noggin' style. The sculpts on this trio are amazing, considering the scale at which these recognizable expressions are being reproduced. All are unmistakably Bruce.

Thanks to that considerable level of articulation, Bruce is able to strike a number of classic Jeet Kune Do stances, and interacts well with onboard ninja accessories. The wardrobe is painted on, with just the right level of sparse detail. The shirtless Enter the Dragon Bruce is preeminently cool, complete with bear-claw scars and rippling muscles. Highlight of the set.

The Kubrick box is standard across the entire line of toys, with some nice use of logos and imagery (and plenty of unintelligible Japanese text). The front flap has a die-cut window and opens to reveal a slick illustration demonstrating Kubrick functionality. The back of the box not only sports some fancy artwork, but also a long list of credits - everyone ranging from Shin and Takahiro in the Public Relations Department, to Tetsushi, Sculptor extraordinaire. Listing credits is a practice we'd love to see carry over into American toy packaging...

Like most Kubrick sets, the Lee family here also comes with several clear plastic stands that can lock together to form one long display base. Once hooked together, they can hold the included diorama cardboard background.

The astute will notice that these have been officially licensed from the Bruce Lee Estate - unlike the various bootleg Star Wars Kubrick sets which have been floating around (and commanding a lofty $100+ price tag). The Bruce Lee Kubricks set us back $12.00 - which we later found to be the going rate for a set of three. Not too shabby when you consider that this is an import toy - not something you'll find at TRU anytime soon.

Overall a great set - highly recommended.