As you may have realized from last week’s article, I love Playmation. I have spent the more time than I should have going through missions while jumping around the house. As you may remember, my biggest hardship with the otherwise miraculous toy was the battery compartments. Since a screwdriver was needed, I was concerned that my ample use of the gear would result in having to replace batteries on a regular basis, which is no small task.
That’s why I was thrilled when I found out the PowerA has made some custom Playmation accessories.
First I would like to talk about the case they have designed for your Playmation gear. The bag features a shoulder strap, zippered enclosure, and a snap for decorative flap. The gear features the core Avengers, but I love how the Playmation logo is on the bag. This is not just a generic holding case, but is specifically designed for Playmation. Inside, there are slots for your repulsor gear and a power activator. You can also fit in a couple of smart figures if you so choose.
But I LOVE the battery packs. Let’s take a look at the repulsor gear first. The rechargable pack just fits where the batteries would go. They kept the themeing of the original backing, but added a red charging indicator as well as a charging port. A 6 foot USB cable is included, but if you don’t have a house with USB outlets, you will need to provide an adapter. The unit provides up to 5 hours per charge, which is more Playmation than I can handle in one sitting anyways. I was concerned that adding the unit to my repulsor gear would add a significant amount of weight, but I didn’t notice any difference.
The battery pack for the activators is similar. It adds a false base to the activator which raises the height of the device a bit. Just like the repulsor gear, it comes with a cable and can hold about a 5 hour charge.
I am thrilled the PowerA made these accessories for Playmation. I feel better playing knowing that I wont have to constantly be throwing away batteries or having to access the battery compartment. If you picked up Playmation and are enjoying it as much as I have been, I would highly recommend making the investment in these accessories.