NECA Christmas Eve 2018 Previews

Joe Moore · 12-24-2018, 10:05 PM

Will be updating the news post as more come in!

NECA 2018 Christmas Eve Previews, Announcements and Teasers

Dr Kain · 12-24-2018, 10:51 PM

I'm not sure which is more badass, that KKvsG packaging or to learn that Godzilla includes a breath effect piece.

It already puts that $100, poorly painted, lipstick wearing MonsterArt to shame.

Joe Moore · 12-24-2018, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

I'm not sure which is more badass, that KKvsG packaging or to learn that Godzilla includes a breath effect piece.

It already puts that $100, poorly painted, lipstick wearing MonsterArt to shame.

I'm really digging the packaging as well. Randy hinted they may go back and reissue older Godzilla figure in unique packaging now that they aren't bound by Bandai's style guide.

Joe Moore · 12-24-2018, 11:56 PM

I need to call it for tonight. Will update tomorrow night if they drop more teasers.

Mister D · 12-25-2018, 12:27 AM

If only they would release a Kong figure, too.

Dolemite · 12-25-2018, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister D

If only they would release a Kong figure, too.

If only. But they can't...can they?

RamenRider · 12-25-2018, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dolemite

If only. But they can't...can they?

I don't know if Toho can actually license King Kong, even their specific version depicted in the movie. If I remember correctly the movie itself credits RKO for the rights on Kong. But the licensing history of King Kong is such a convoluted topic on its own.

Logic would dictate that with the shared monster-verse and Legendary having both Godzilla and King Kong (and planning a movie featuring them together) Toho could allow NECA to make a 62 Kong, since NECA also deals with Legendary.

Honestly, it sounds so easy: "They can make Godzilla from the movie so why not Kong?" but who knows how difficult it really is.

And I personally will still not believe that NECA makes anything other than Legendary monsters until I've seen an actual Showa or Heisei Kaiju that isn’t Godzilla himself.

I feel like Toy Fair in February might give us some answers. I do love this new packaging, and it is a sign that they are about to change things. The figure itself looks solid too but without a Kong to go with it I feel no desire to buy it. If they do unveil a Toho King Kong at Toy Fair then both are bought.

Dr Kain · 12-25-2018, 09:26 AM

If Bandai announces a Kong for MonsterArts, we will most definitely see one from NECA.

Dr Kain · 12-25-2018, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RamenRider

And I personally will still not believe that NECA makes anything other than Legendary monsters until I've seen an actual Showa or Heisei Kaiju that isn’t Godzilla himself.

I feel like Toy Fair in February might give us some answers. I do love this new packaging, and it is a sign that they are about to change things. The figure itself looks solid too but without a Kong to go with it I feel no desire to buy it. If they do unveil a Toho King Kong at Toy Fair then both are bought.

Randy has already stated they now work with Toho directly instead of going through WB who would go through Toho. He said they have access to everything including Toho's library of artwork.

RamenRider · 12-25-2018, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

Randy has already stated they now work with Toho directly instead of going through WB who would go through Toho. He said they have access to everything including Toho's library of artwork.

My point still stands.

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Originally Posted by RamenRider

And I personally will still not believe that NECA makes anything other than Legendary monsters until I've seen an actual Showa or Heisei Kaiju that isn’t Godzilla himself.

Mister D · 12-25-2018, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RamenRider

I don't know if Toho can actually license King Kong, even their specific version depicted in the movie. If I remember correctly the movie itself credits RKO for the rights on Kong. But the licensing history of King Kong is such a convoluted topic on its own.

I know, but we can dream, can't we?

RamenRider · 12-25-2018, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister D

I know, but we can dream, can't we?

We certainly can. I rewatched the movie today because why not and I'd love to get a Toho Kong, whoever decides to do one. Giant flying electro ape ftw.

dukefett · 12-26-2018, 10:37 AM

Man that box is amazing; I'll have to put it on display behind him and really excited for the atomic breath!

Villano · 12-26-2018, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RamenRider

We certainly can. I rewatched the movie today because why not and I'd love to get a Toho Kong, whoever decides to do one. Giant flying electro ape ftw.

I'd love a Toho Kong. Give him swappable hands with electric fingertips, berry juice jars, and multiple heads (neutral, roaring and drunk). Maybe a rubber octopus with bendy tentacles, too.

Hopefully, we can get Robot Kong, the Gargantuas, and Frankenstein some day.

Smasher · 12-26-2018, 03:34 PM

I'm in love with that packaging for the 62 Godzilla.
And now that NECA products are sold at Target, and Target actually RESTOCKS I look forward to seeing it on store shelves.

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Dr Kain King of Nerdom Join Date: May 2012 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 11,844	I'm not sure which is more badass, that KKvsG packaging or to learn that Godzilla includes a breath effect piece. It already puts that $100, poorly painted, lipstick wearing MonsterArt to shame. __________________

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Joe Moore Administrator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 34,397	Quote: Originally Posted by Dr Kain I'm not sure which is more badass, that KKvsG packaging or to learn that Godzilla includes a breath effect piece. It already puts that $100, poorly painted, lipstick wearing MonsterArt to shame. I'm really digging the packaging as well. Randy hinted they may go back and reissue older Godzilla figure in unique packaging now that they aren't bound by Bandai's style guide. __________________

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Joe Moore Administrator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 34,397	I need to call it for tonight. Will update tomorrow night if they drop more teasers. __________________

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RamenRider Tasty Justice Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,313	Quote: Originally Posted by Dolemite If only. But they can't...can they? I don't know if Toho can actually license King Kong, even their specific version depicted in the movie. If I remember correctly the movie itself credits RKO for the rights on Kong. But the licensing history of King Kong is such a convoluted topic on its own. Logic would dictate that with the shared monster-verse and Legendary having both Godzilla and King Kong (and planning a movie featuring them together) Toho could allow NECA to make a 62 Kong, since NECA also deals with Legendary. Honestly, it sounds so easy: "They can make Godzilla from the movie so why not Kong?" but who knows how difficult it really is. And I personally will still not believe that NECA makes anything other than Legendary monsters until I've seen an actual Showa or Heisei Kaiju that isn’t Godzilla himself. I feel like Toy Fair in February might give us some answers. I do love this new packaging, and it is a sign that they are about to change things. The figure itself looks solid too but without a Kong to go with it I feel no desire to buy it. If they do unveil a Toho King Kong at Toy Fair then both are bought. Last edited by RamenRider; 12-25-2018 at 07:19 AM..