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09-18-2018, 11:44 AM | #1 |
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09-18-2018, 01:41 PM | #2 |
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I should have gotten 2, the one I did get is still blistered an on the wall. I know the MEGO style NECA figures don't do it for everyone but I really like most of the ones they've done so far. Almost October, almost time to rewatch the Re-Animator.
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09-18-2018, 01:53 PM | #3 |
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Fucking SWEET photo gallery, Joe, and by your review I can tell that you're a real Re-Animator fan as well. Big ups to you.
I agree that this release is pretty much perfect, aside from the paintwork on Herbert's head, the quality of which varies wildly from figure to figure. It's not at the level of NECA's typical Mego-style releases, but if you look long and hard (like I did) you can find some that are MUCH better than others. Question, Joe...I know you've said this previously, but where is that desk in your photo shoot from again? Was it from a Gotham figure? Also: if you want a fun prop for a Re-Animator dio, go on ebay and buy one of the Anchorman Mego-style figures (they're in the same scale as the NECA stuff). You can get one for, like, $9.99 + free shipping. They all come wearing business suits (Brick Tamland's works best). Just remove the head and you have a perfect body to use to re-create the death of that filthy plagiarist, Dr. Hill: Last edited by Dolemite; 09-18-2018 at 03:33 PM.. |
09-18-2018, 01:57 PM | #4 |
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The desk is from the DST Edward Nygma from Gotham.
I love Re-Animator. I saw it at a way too young age. Hehe. But it’s when I saw it again in the mid 90’s that I really got into it.
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09-18-2018, 02:36 PM | #5 |
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Never saw the movie, but did read Lovecraft's serial stories.
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09-18-2018, 02:50 PM | #6 |
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I can't wait to get this figure. I preordered it along with the NOES accessory pack and they'll ship together, so I have a while to wait.
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09-18-2018, 03:36 PM | #7 |
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It's a fun update/modernization of the original story, with loads of gore and some VERY black humor thrown in, and Jeffrey Combs is perfect as Herbert West. If you're a horror fan at all, it's a must-watch.
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09-18-2018, 04:35 PM | #8 |
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09-18-2018, 05:56 PM | #9 |
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It’s actually what NECA uses in a lot of their own photos.
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09-18-2018, 06:08 PM | #10 |
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09-19-2018, 06:42 AM | #11 |
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09-19-2018, 12:21 PM | #12 |
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Yeah, I got the idea and after looking around for the right figure I found that the Anchorman Brick was perfect and really cheap. Here's a link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/LOOSE-BeeLi...rd!11793!US!-1 To remove the head you need to take off his jacket and shirt. There's a small screw or two on his back that you have to unscrew to open his torso and the head just comes right off. Screw it back up, re-dress him, and you're good to go. Last edited by Dolemite; 09-19-2018 at 12:25 PM.. |
04-29-2022, 07:07 AM | #13 |
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If anyone is interested, NECA has re-released the Herbert West figure with an improved paintjob and some minor upgrades. I loved the retro West figure, but the poor paintjob on the head sculpt has always pissed me off...it was never up to the level of the rest of NECA's retro figures. The poofy shirt collar and shitty tie were also mild annoyances.
Well, NECA has improved Herbert's face paint with this re-release massively (no more crooked derpy eyes), and they also gave him a new shirt with a normal-looking collar and a more realistic-looking tie! The lab coat looks better now, too. Pretty much all of my complaints about this figure have been addressed. Comparison pic below (old release on the left, new release on the right). The paintjob on Dr. Hill's head is improved now as well, and Herbert's shoes are a glossy black now. Also of note is that Herbert's body is normal flesh-colored now, as opposed to the weird brown-ish color of the original (see the forearms of the original figure on the left). Everything else is otherwise pretty much the same. FYI: You can tell the re-release from the original because Herbert's pocket protector is black now. Last edited by Dolemite; 04-29-2022 at 07:16 AM.. |
04-29-2022, 08:35 AM | #14 |
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If anyone is interested, NECA has re-released the Herbert West figure with an improved paintjob and some minor upgrades. I loved the retro West figure, but the poor paintjob on the head sculpt has always pissed me off...it was never up to the level of the rest of NECA's retro figures. The poofy shirt collar and shitty tie were also mild annoyances.
Well, NECA has improved Herbert's face paint with this re-release massively (no more crooked derpy eyes), and they also gave him a new shirt with a normal-looking collar and a more realistic-looking tie! The lab coat looks better now, too. Pretty much all of my complaints about this figure have been addressed. Comparison pic below (old release on the left, new release on the right). The paintjob on Dr. Hill's head is improved now as well, and Herbert's shoes are a glossy black now. Also of note is that Herbert's body is normal flesh-colored now, as opposed to the weird brown-ish color of the original (see the forearms of the original figure on the left). Everything else is otherwise pretty much the same. FYI: You can tell the re-release from the original because Herbert's pocket protector is black now. |
04-29-2022, 10:23 AM | #15 |
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What a BIG difference!
Especially that different body color, what were they thinking?!? |
04-29-2022, 10:42 AM | #16 |
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I don't have that figure but I'm curious what happens with people who have the original? Can they send it to NECA for swapsies or do they have to try sell it off for a loss?
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04-29-2022, 12:35 PM | #17 |
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It had always pissed me off because I felt the original figure had such potential but they screwed it up with the piss-poor paint and poofy shirt. So glad NECA re-visited this and made it right.
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04-29-2022, 04:00 PM | #18 |
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04-29-2022, 04:34 PM | #19 |
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Yeah, it's happened multiple times when NECA re-releases a figure and the paint job is noticeably better (or sometimes worse). It comes with the territory.
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04-29-2022, 07:13 PM | #20 |
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One of the reasons this happens is because they don’t have to cover tooling or pattern costs with a re-release like this. Since those cost are already paid for, they can spend more time and money on refining the paint application.
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04-30-2022, 12:32 PM | #21 |
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Picked up the upgraded Herbert West today. The new paint job does look good in hand. Guess the old one is going in the bins for now.
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