Stuff I Want: The Venture Bros. Figures

I'm only a recent inductee to the world of 'The Venture Brothers', but this Adult Swim series is now one of my favourite TV shows. The show 's premise goes something along the lines of what Johnny Quest's life would be like as an adult. This idea gives us Dr. Thaddeus "Rusty" Venture, the 40-something, self-hating, self-medicating super scientist. The son of famous scientist/adventurer Dr. Jonas Venture, Rusty is a huge failure in comparison, and along with his two sons Hank and Dean and their trusty bodyguard Brock Samson, tries to do whatever he can to make a buck, get laid and survive his hectic lifestyle.

Now while the show presents the Venture family with many problems, The Monarch is their main antagonist. A man obsessed with the sweet sting of the butterfly, the Monarch leads his troop of deadly (sort of) henchmen in consecutive attempts in killing Dr. Venture. The henchmen are a vitel part of his operation, and even though battlions of them are constantly being slaughtered by Brock Samson, Henchmen 21 and 24 always seem to make it out okay.

Now that i've given you the plot over view, let's take a look at what inspired me to do it:

Rusty Venture and Brock Samson

The Monarch and Dean Venture

Henchmen 21 and 24

Yeah, Venture Bros. figures, and they're the coolest thing possibly ever. Already i'm scrabbling for money so I can get the Monarch and the Henchmen (my favourites of the series). These figures are made and distributed by Bif Bang Pow! who also hold the license to LOST, Dexter and Eastbound & Down merchandise, so definately check out their website here.

You might have noticed that Hank Venture is missing from the family, but don't be afraid, Bif Bang Pow! recently debuted the prototypes for their next figures including Hank Venture, their mystic neighbour Dr. Orpheus, the Monarch's better half Dr. Girlfriend and Guild of Calamitous Intent member Phantom Limb. I'm looking forward to the Dr. Girlfriend figure to complete the Monarch set, and Dr. Orpheus, because he's hilarious.

I never realised there were so many doctors in the series before...