Markdown are basically pre-posed sculpts, it's probably an even better deal for MOC collectors than the regular figures. The diorama behind the toys makes it even more appealing for the MOC crowd.

It's not the flashiest packaging, but I really like it because the diorama is removable, so you can display your figures inside it even after you throw away the box. It's a nice touch, and another one of those little touches Mezco often includes with its products.

I know many action figure fans find fault with most sculpts of two-dimensional characters, but I think Mezco has done a fantastic job with the Family Guy line. Peter and the Giant Chicken are pre-posed in a Matrix-style battle. I don't think it's an accident that the Chicken's pose is almost identical to that of McFarlane Toys' Agent Smith figure. While the poses aren't taken directly from the televised fight, I think Mezco made the right decision in going with such a classic combat tableaux.

The figures are rotocast, just like the rest of the line, and with his yellow color, the Chicken seems a bit like a rubber ducky. The paint applications don't quite do justice to the sculpt. On my set, at least, there is some overspray around the eyes on the Chicken, and I'm not fond of the splotchy work on the purple of the Chicken's eye. Also, I'm not sure how I feel about the light-orange wash… it's not really show-accurate, but since this set has a certain cinematic feel to it, it works, in a strange way. Peter's paint apps are similar, with a light gray wash around the shirt and cross-hatches all over the body. The purple around his eye is a bit nicer.

Since these figures are largely pre-posed, the articulation is predictably limited. However, the Chicken's is actually decent: he has swivel joints at the shoulders, legs, neck, tail, and right shoulder. The right arm and head are really the only joints that allow for any variation in display, but it's appreciated. Due to his angled legs, Peter only moves at the neck, waist, and shoulders. This allows for a little variation, but really, he's just going to have to stick to his air-kicking routine; this is primarily a McFarlane-style display set.

Again, this is a pre-posed display set, so the accessories are minimal. Included is a base sculpted to look like a piece of the street and a clear stand to shove up Peter's kaboose. It's not much, but not much is needed, and if you include the diorama as an "accessory," it gets even better.

The Problem between Peter and the Giant Chicken

I have watched a few random episodes of Family Guy and in some of them Peter fights a giant yellow chicken. This seems to be a joke they repeat in multiple episodes and in one of them I think the fight went on for around 10 or 15 minutes. What is exactly the problem between them? To me it just looks like they just saw each other and started fighting. Is there any episode that explains how it started, and why it has been going on for so long? Is the chicken just another regular resident of Quahog?

According to a flashback in Da Boom, the fight started because the chicken handed Peter an expired coupon. The scene can be seen in this YouTube clip. In Meet the Quagmires, it is revealed that Peter actually started the fight when he traveled back in time.

The Simpsons Guy features a similar fight between Peter and Homer. However, I have not seen any evidence to indicate that any of the other chicken fights are any kind of Simpsons reference.

This set is a great addition to any Family Guy fan's collection. It's a must-have for anyone collecting the line, and I'm guessing there will be quite a few casual fans (of both the show and the toys) who won't be able to resist this set.