[Feijai]

Pass, no articulation, pass

[Joe Moore]

These are still prototypes of figures that are a year away from being released. They made it clear at the EVO that these aren't final. That's the danger of showing unfinished items. They've said that there will be two types of figures released, one set with full articulation and one set with diorama style bases.

[Joe Moore]

Killer Instinct Hisako Prototype Preview - The Toyark - News

[snake5289]

Oh I think I may have to pick up Hisako.

[Ninjinister]

Being a huge fan of The Ring/Ringu (surprising ain't it), Hisako very much appeals to me.

[Harbinger]

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Originally Posted by Ninjinister

Being a huge fan of The Ring/Ringu (surprising ain't it), Hisako very much appeals to me.

Kinda sexy in a creepy demonic kinda way.

[Joe Moore]

Shadow Jago Killer Instinct Figure - The Toyark - News

Version on the right is the updated version.

[Joe Moore]

New Look at Killer Instinct Figures - The Toyark - News

[Dolemite]

Totally picking up Fulgore and Hisako. These look great.

[Exodus]

Is there still a following for this game?

[Ninjinister]

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Originally Posted by Exodus

Is there still a following for this game?

Considering how many people are anticipating the PC port and Season 3 in Marchish, I'd say yes.

[snake5289]

Jago and Shadow Jago look a little bland compared to the others but they all look sweet.

[Joe Moore]

Killer Instinct 6-Inch Scale Jago Weapons and Accessories - The Toyark - News

[Ventus]

Can someone please contact the Company on Twitter (was it twitter?)
and ask if there are any News on the FULL Articulated Figures?

The Jago Figure with Display Base does not seem to be very articulated.

I hope that there will be Pictures from the Full Articulated Figures soon.

[Joe Moore]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ventus

Can someone please contact the Company on Twitter (was it twitter?)
and ask if there are any News on the FULL Articulated Figures?

The Jago Figure with Display Base does not seem to be very articulated.

I hope that there will be Pictures from the Full Articulated Figures soon.

It doesn't sound like they're going to be super articulated. 6" ones will have more articulation than the 9" ones. They're going for form over function. This is what they said when asked:

Quote:

Some have more than others. Our goal is to make the figures look highly detailed & add articulation that fit their design.

[KcKilla]

These guys must have consulted Todd McFarlane before designing these things.

[Joe Moore]

Killer Instinct Update - Pre-Orders and New Pics - The Toyark - News

[Dolemite]

Wait, so do these have articulation or not? Previous pics made it look like they did but the figures in the gallery you just posted all look like statues.

[The Happy Mask Salesman]

So according to Ultimate Toy Source, only Spinal and Fulgore have full articulation. They're only limited articulation. The Shadow Jago Exclusive only has wrist, shoulder and head articulation. It's 35, but shipping costs them over 10 for a 6 inch "figure" and a code. It's mainly due to the ENOURMOUS box they put it in. And for near 50 or over? It's an EASY PASS. I tried talking myself with Ultimate Toy Source and they said they wanted the "figures" to be looking good rather than articulated, but apparently they can hide the articulation in fulgore and spinal it looks like, but not the rest. Should have just made them statues in larger scale cause it's a rip off and many in the KI community think they are cool, but for the pricing for a "figure" with no articulation a lot of people are mad on both the forums etc with more negatives than positives from what I've seen. Ultimate Toy Source gave free figures to the big people in the fighting game community such as Maximillain Dood to promote it and only post that they're selling "fast" to make more people purchase them but most people have gave it an easy pass because of the price and lack of articulation.

[Joe Moore]

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Happy Mask Salesman

So according to Ultimate Toy Source, only Spinal and Fulgore have full articulation. They're only limited articulation. The Shadow Jago Exclusive only has wrist, shoulder and head articulation. It's 35, but shipping costs them over 10 for a 6 inch "figure" and a code. It's mainly due to the ENOURMOUS box they put it in. And for near 50 or over? It's an EASY PASS. I tried talking myself with Ultimate Toy Source and they said they wanted the "figures" to be looking good rather than articulated, but apparently they can hide the articulation in fulgore and spinal it looks like, but not the rest. Should have just made them statues in larger scale cause it's a rip off and many in the KI community think they are cool, but for the pricing for a "figure" with no articulation a lot of people are mad on both the forums etc with more negatives than positives from what I've seen. Ultimate Toy Source gave free figures to the big people in the fighting game community such as Maximillain Dood to promote it and only post that they're selling "fast" to make more people purchase them but most people have gave it an easy pass because of the price and lack of articulation.

Unfortunately, that type of inconsistency in approach to articulation isn't going to sit too well with toy folks. The gaming crowd may look past it I guess. But having something at 6" scale and calling it a "figure" brings a certain expectation from toy fans.

[Dolemite]

Yeah, that's really lame. Modern toy collectors demand sculpt and articulation in equal measure. No articulation = no sale. This line is gonna tank hard, especially at that asinine price point.

That said, I'm glad at least Fulgore is posable. I might pick him up if the final figure is decent and I can find him at a discount.

Too bad about Hisako being immobile, although they would have to do something pretty innovative with her articulation to get her in some of the contorted poses she strikes in the game. But the figure in the updated pics you guys posted looks like shit compared to the prototype:


The paint looks way better on the proto. It's way too clean-looking now. And the knee (and possibly elbow) joints on the proto have been removed.

[The Happy Mask Salesman]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Moore

Unfortunately, that type of inconsistency in approach to articulation isn't going to sit too well with toy folks. The gaming crowd may look past it I guess. But having something at 6" scale and calling it a "figure" brings a certain expectation from toy fans.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dolemite

Yeah, that's really lame. Modern toy collectors demand sculpt and articulation in equal measure. No articulation = no sale. This line is gonna tank hard, especially at that asinine price point.

That said, I'm glad at least Fulgore is posable. I might pick him up if the final figure is decent and I can find him at a discount.

Too bad about Hisako being immobile, although they would have to do something pretty innovative with her articulation to get her in some of the contorted poses she strikes in the game. But the figure in the updated pics you guys posted looks like shit compared to the prototype:


The paint looks way better on the proto. It's way too clean-looking now. And the knee (and possibly elbow) joints on the proto have been removed.

Both true, but just with all of maximillian dood's followers and the ki community they arent true colelctors but for figures you can EASILY hide articulation, they said "look over articulation" but for a figure costing around 50 is a bit much. IF and only IF Spinal and Fulgore are actually articulated not "articulated" then the price is worth it. Check out figma's bubble nurse, it's BARELY noticeable. But with the shameless promotions of free figure to top guys, they got some cash. But I jumped the boat cause the shipping was basically $10 for mainly packaging, its a HUGE BOX. with a smaller box containing a card for the skin and a sword. The rest is a 6 inch figure....and packaging plastic....for real?

[Joe Moore]

Killer Instinct Figures Update - The Toyark - News

[Dolemite]

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Happy Mask Salesman

Check out figma's bubble nurse, it's BARELY noticeable.

I was just thinking of this exact point when I saw this post. I just got the Figma Silent Hill Nurse a few days ago (Pyramid Head was lonely), and the way she is articulated and can contort into all sorts of f'ed up positions while sacrificing the sculpt only very minimally is pretty astounding. Hisako could have used that, and sadly, even the few joints she DOES have (such as her elbows) look terrible with the visible peg holes and everything.

Again, this line will tank hard, ESPECIALLY at that ridiculous price point.

[Runamuck]

I guess I've been under a rock. Season 3 of Killer Instinct? Is it a TV show?