[Joe Moore]

Toyark's Best of 2015 Discussion

[Openchallenge]

I haven't seen the Mezco one 12 Batman make any lists. I don't see any in hand reviews over 10 months old on you tube. Did everyone else's copy fall apart or something?

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by Openchallenge

I haven't seen the Mezco one 12 Batman make any lists. I don't see any in hand reviews over 10 months old on you tube. Did everyone else's copy fall apart or something?

I've only seen it in person once myself. I think it's a pretty good looking figure overall. But I wasn't a fan of the Dark Knight Returns style myself. Works as a grat representation of that style, tho. And for many, it's not the best Batman (lots of good ones) or the best One:12 Figure (Dredd).

[Openchallenge]

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Originally Posted by Joe Moore

I've only seen it in person once myself. I think it's a pretty good looking figure overall. But I wasn't a fan of the Dark Knight Returns style myself. Works as a grat representation of that style, tho. And for many, it's not the best Batman (lots of good ones) or the best One:12 Figure (Dredd).

I guess you only see who is on top after the dust settles. I wanted to get Dredd but I can't figure out how they managed to make the bike so expensive.

My year was almost solid TFs otherwise I would post a list too. I just picked up Icons BM yesterday, I'm a straggler.

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by Openchallenge

I guess you only see who is on top after the dust settles. I wanted to get Dredd but I can't figure out how they managed to make the bike so expensive.

My year was almost solid TFs otherwise I would post a list too. I just picked up Icons BM yesterday, I'm a straggler.

Yeah, when looking at the year as a whole, the Batman got a LOT of coverage and accolades, but many people thought the Dredd was a better figure. If Spock is any indication, the line is only going to improve.

The Lawmaster is actually pretty large in person. With working LED light up features throughout and rubber tires, I'm actually surprised it's only $125.

[Openchallenge]

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Originally Posted by Joe Moore

Yeah, when looking at the year as a whole, the Batman got a LOT of coverage and accolades, but many people thought the Dredd was a better figure. If Spock is any indication, the line is only going to improve.

The Lawmaster is actually pretty large in person. With working LED light up features throughout and rubber tires, I'm actually surprised it's only $125.

Ah, I think I just saw the price for the PX previews set. Still, it's $125 with a $65 cherry on top. TAS BAtman and the Batmobile barely go over $100. There are a lot of things I might do first.

[OriginalFire]

Good Article, I didn't think that having a 1/4 scale category was fair because its only NECA that is doing them so far, and hopefully more will come along. Thanks Team,

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by Openchallenge

Ah, I think I just saw the price for the PX previews set. Still, it's $125 with a $65 cherry on top. TAS BAtman and the Batmobile barely go over $100. There are a lot of things I might do first.

True about the gap in price between Bats and Dredd. However, the Mezco stuff has a lot more going on with them comparatively. The Batmobile is an absolutely stunning piece to behold though.

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by OriginalFire

Good Article, I didn't think that having a 1/4 scale category was fair because its only NECA that is doing them so far, and hopefully more will come along. Thanks Team,

While NECA definitely does the most 1/4 scale figures, both Comicave and Hot Toys released 1/4 scale figures in 2015.

[englishw]

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Originally Posted by Openchallenge

I haven't seen the Mezco one 12 Batman make any lists. I don't see any in hand reviews over 10 months old on you tube. Did everyone else's copy fall apart or something?

I had the same thought! He's the #1 figure of the year for me. Here are my top 7 of 2015:

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by englishw

I had the same thought! He's the #1 figure of the year for me. Here are my top 7 of 2015:

Nice! Great pic too.

[englishw]

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Originally Posted by Joe Moore

Nice! Great pic too.

Thanks! I did a series of shots with each of the 7 figures talking about them a bit and posted to Flickr and Instagram:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/englis...7663039506381/

https://www.instagram.com/englishw/

[trekking95]

I didn't collect much besides Star Wars 6 inch scale last year, but I thought the Stormtrooper was the best figure. To me the glossy white plastic really captured the look of the armor. I mean Phasma was a cool figure but SPOILER ALERT her character didn't do much of anything! Well except get trash compacted.

[En Sabah Nerd]

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Originally Posted by trekking95

I didn't collect much besides Star Wars 6 inch scale last year, but I thought the Stormtrooper was the best figure. To me the glossy white plastic really captured the look of the armor. I mean Phasma was a cool figure but SPOILER ALERT her character didn't do much of anything! Well except get trash compacted.

At least Phasma will be in episode 8 so we can hope for much more because I did like her from what we did get briefly.

[Tony_Bacala]

I think the One12 Batman was a great figure, got to play around with him a bit at Mezco near last Toy Fair. I did my top list based on figures I actually picked up, and I didn't get him. Not because it's bad, but because I don't particularly care for the look of the Dark Knight books.

Dredd was also great, but Destro grabbed him for the site coverage and I am also not that into Dredd.

I may grab that Space Ghost if it drops. And the Spock looks phenomenal. I may grab him as a solo only Trek representation in my combo shelf line up.

Industry speak - One12 is up there for Best New Line, if not the winner.

[En Sabah Nerd]

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Originally Posted by Tony_Bacala

Industry speak - One12 is up there for Best New Line, if not the winner.

They do look amazing. I kinda wish Dredd was more filled out but that is a tiny gripe.

[englishw]

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Originally Posted by Tony_Bacala

I think the One12 Batman was a great figure, got to play around with him a bit at Mezco near last Toy Fair. I did my top list based on figures I actually picked up, and I didn't get him. Not because it's bad, but because I don't particularly care for the look of the Dark Knight books.

Dredd was also great, but Destro grabbed him for the site coverage and I am also not that into Dredd.

I may grab that Space Ghost if it drops. And the Spock looks phenomenal. I may grab him as a solo only Trek representation in my combo shelf line up.

Industry speak - One12 is up there for Best New Line, if not the winner.

Very well said. I based my picks on what I picked up as well. And The Dark Knight Returns is one of my favorite comics, so I was particularly thrilled by that One12 figure. I didn't pick up Dredd even though he looks awesome, because I'm not really a fan. Superb looking figure though! I'm anxiously awaiting more from the One12 line! I don't think I'll be able to pass up The Flash. Superman will be iffy for me. It will depend how much it improves since they showed the prototype. But I'm watching the line with great interest and excitement