Fire Bro Super Mario 4” Jakks Figure

Let’s look at the Super Mario 4” Fire Bro by @jakkstoys. This figure is essentially a repaint of the previously released Hammer Bro. It shares the exact same features and articulation points as Hammer Bro with the exception of its accessory. Fire Bro comes with a fire ball affixed to a white peg that allows him to hold it the way Hammer Bro holds his Hammer. There’s a lot of controversy with this solution because it appears as if Fire Bro is holding a flaming torch instead of a fire ball. I understand the reasons why he was given a flaming torch instead of a fire ball he holds, however, making a figure that holds a fireball in his hand would have required just one change to the previous hand. Jakks has released Mario figures that share the same sculpt where only hands or facial expressions change between them. Making the change for Fire Bro would have given us a more authentic look. I don’t particularly mind the flaming torch, however, I was more concerned with his facial expression. Hammer Bro had a flawed expression that made him look as if he’s staring blankly into space. Thankfully this expression was fixed in Fire Bro. Overall this figure has an amazing sculpt with lots of articulation and a proper facial expression, however his fire ball solution was not exactly the best. I give this guy 4 out of 5 stars, get it, you’ll be happy with it