Back in March of this year, the first images of Kicktoys' BEit Dude started to pop up, and I promised that if I got my hands on one, I would take advantage of the possibilities that the figure had to offer. With a clean, urban look and a flat, blank face, the toys certainly encouraged creativity for those of us not quite ready to take the chance on customizing an entire Dunny just yet.

Priced at $28.99 and available in four different styles, it certainly won't break the bank for you to indulge in your own BEit Dude -- but is it fun to play with? And is it worth the price tag?

Hit the jump for the answers and more.

I've noticed as of late that the presentation of the box a toy comes in seems to be as essential as the toy itself, especially when it comes to offerings that fall under the umbrella of designer vinyl. BEit Dude is packaged beautifully, with a red and white box that has a crisp, memorable design. If Kicktoys were going for iconic, they certainly succeeded -- I would recognize this box anywhere.

Of course, once you get the box open is when the fun starts. My BEit Dude is the Knight, so it came with a shield, a sword, a helmet, a sticker sheet and a bracelet which you can use to customize it in any way you want. I chose not to customize mine at all for this initial photoshoot, as I found myself really loving the clean lines and simple colors right from the start.

While I certainly found the Obama and McCain versions of BEit Dude funny, I had a hankering todo something a little different with it. Knights are traditionally considered to be male, but what about Joan of Arc? I decided I wanted my BEit Dude to be more of a BEit Dudette -- as you can see!

After finding a face I liked, I simply cut it to shape and slid it into the slot at the top of the figure's head. It comes with a small sheet of pre-cut plastic which you can insert over your chosen face, keeping it safe and looking nice and shiny.

The figure has a lot of movement. Although at a glance you might assume that it's one solid piece, you can move the head not only left and right but up and down, position the arms at the elbows and wrists, and turn the torso side to side. The hands are like little wrench heads, and the accessories fit into them snugly (or in the case of the shield, it actually snaps onto the figure's wrist).

Standing at about 7 inches, BEit Dude has a nice weight -- not too heavy or too light -- and stands firmly pretty much wherever you place it. At the base of the back, the toy's name and the company's name are engraved in, making for a nice touch.

I was pretty satisfied with this toy overall -- although I went for the pretty look, I think the comedic possibilities are pretty endless when it comes to what faces you could choose (if you even choose to use a face!). It's a pretty good bang for your buck, and for collectors who like to do more with their figures than just dust them off every once in a while, BEit Dude ought to serve you well. Head over to the shop at Kicktoys if you want to add a little bit of fun to your toy shelf.