Toy prototype details
Name: Geel-BerTM (EoF Edition), aka Comrade-In-Arms Geel-Ber
Subtitle: barbaric warlord turned ally
Line: KR|Echoes of Future
Item type: action figure - Nº 24 in the line.
Character details
Name: Geel-Ber
Classification: human
Sex: male
Home: Tahron
Era: Foundation
Affiliation: Theriom (formerly belonging to the Destructomorph faction for a limited period of time)
Rank: paladin (formerly leader of the Gunlars, a barbarian tribe, and monstrous re-embodiment of Deptilion).
Background
First appearance: KR|Echoes of Future #2 - The dark powers of dominion
Character summary: a once-possessed young barbarian leader who, beneath the guise of Deptilion, had concealed a troubled soul manipulated by dark forces seeking to alter the history of Tahron. Separated from the monstrous entity that controlled him, Geel-Ber shifted from adversary to reluctant ally of the Therioms, slowly recovering fragments of his lost memories. Though initially defiant, he evolved into a key figure in the battle against Gladorr, driven by a desire for redemption. His final act, fighting bravely alongside Masq-Lor, sealed his transformation, and in his dying moments Geel-Ber found peace, grateful for the chance to right his past wrongs.
Head: pale white skin, a blond mohawk that stands fairly tall, blue eyes, a narrow nose, and a series of intricate silver and golden markings adorning his face (along the forehead, beneath the eyes, on the chin, and extending to the sides of his head); whether those markings are tattoos or ceremonial war paint is unclear, but they lend him an air of mystique. He also wears a pair of short feather earrings with an ethnic, Native American-inspired design as well as three golden rings stacked around his neck
Body: pale white skin, exposed arms and legs (with the former wearing two armbands made of golden plates laced together, which are reused from Al-Mih-Tek)
Wearables: a silver armour with black leather details, two studded silver bracelets, two silver boots with black leather fringes around the tops, and black leather trunks. The sleeveless outfit resembles a tabard and consists of a single, long strip of combined laminar and lamellar armour with an opening for the head, covering the front and back of the body but left open at the sides, and secured at the waist with a silver belt (the loincloth-like piece below the belt, covering the trunks, looks like an extension of the armour's central strip).
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| Geel-Ber's stylised armour. |
Weapons and accessories
To reflect his prowess as a skilled warrior, Geel-Ber comes equipped with a menacing halberd, a hybrid weapon combining elements of a spear, battleaxe and sledgehammer; it features a silver axe blade on one side and a hammer head with vicious meat tenderiser-like teeth on the other, topped with a silver spike mounted on a black shaft. The halberd includes interchangeable short and long handles, evoking the feel of a Mjolnir-/Stormbreaker-like weapon.
Additionally, the figure includes a double-edged straight sword that is a replica of Veen-Ak's signature jian, except that it is cast in a nice shiny golden plastic. But my favourite accessory on this figure is a boot dagger! This first showed up in early Geel-Ber concept art and even made it into Dawn of a new past, but it was "cut" before the Foundation toy was produced. Now we finally get it, and it's awesome! The knife really looks like it's tucked into Geel-Ber's right boot, and it's fully removable. I love that the blade and handle are two different colours, silver and black, respectively. It makes for a great accessory for Geel-Ber to tote around, especially since this is the same knife he uses to cut his hair and maybe even to tattoo his face in The dark powers of dominion.
Additionally, the figure includes a double-edged straight sword that is a replica of Veen-Ak's signature jian, except that it is cast in a nice shiny golden plastic. But my favourite accessory on this figure is a boot dagger! This first showed up in early Geel-Ber concept art and even made it into Dawn of a new past, but it was "cut" before the Foundation toy was produced. Now we finally get it, and it's awesome! The knife really looks like it's tucked into Geel-Ber's right boot, and it's fully removable. I love that the blade and handle are two different colours, silver and black, respectively. It makes for a great accessory for Geel-Ber to tote around, especially since this is the same knife he uses to cut his hair and maybe even to tattoo his face in The dark powers of dominion.
Finally, the package includes an alternative, pre-haircut/warpaint head with long, slightly wavy blond hair and a combative expression.
Final thoughts
Overall: Geel-Ber may not be the most essential figure in the KR|EoF line (he's not drastically different from the Foundation version) but die-hard collectors will appreciate his sharp, mean-looking design and commanding presence. No longer just a minor villain, his expanded backstory adds depth to his character and offers a fresh perspective on his motives. While not entirely new, this figure, with its refined look and solid accessories, feels rewarding for longtime fans and tempting for newcomers who missed the original
Rating: ☺☺☺ / 5
