NECA Defenders of the Earth

Joe Moore · 02-10-2021, 09:18 AM

Walmart Listings for the Defenders of the Earth - Flash Gordon, Ming, and The Phantom by NECA

TheBlueMarvel · 02-10-2021, 09:38 AM

Wow. Color me impressed by both the license and Neca's decision to go with more of a classically influenced comic book interpretation and format. Similar to their Supes fig, I find these very appealing and, dare I say, Legends-esque.

Harbinger · 02-10-2021, 09:48 AM

These look awesome. My only complaint is I just wish phantom had his two guns and holsters.

captainN · 02-10-2021, 11:10 AM

I Loved this cartoon series as a kid. I Hope a better dvd set comes out some day. I'm getting this.

OriginalFire · 02-10-2021, 11:43 AM

I vaguely remember this show and went back to watch some of big and it has aged well.

ShabbyBlue · 02-10-2021, 11:43 AM

I worry that wave 1 won't sell well enough for NECA to release the rest of the planned figures to complete this line. The vintage line only had 6 figures so it would only require one more wave to recreate it. We've already seen Mandrake and Lothar at Toy Fair last year, and Garax is the only missing one.

Also I love how the packaging emulates the vintage carded figures, down to NECA's logo resembling the Galoob logo. These figures will go great next to my Rocketeer figure.

deecee4 · 02-10-2021, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ShabbyBlue

I worry that wave 1 won't sell well enough for NECA to release the rest of the planned figures to complete this line. The vintage line only had 6 figures so it would only require one more wave to recreate it. We've already seen Mandrake and Lothar at Toy Fair last year, and Garax is the only missing one.

Yeah, they pretty much front loaded the first wave with all the name characters instead of mixing it up. Makes it seem like they don't have confidence in the line so they're just going to get the most out of it with the one wave.

dukefett · 02-10-2021, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by captainN

I Loved this cartoon series as a kid. I Hope a better dvd set comes out some day. I'm getting this.

It's streaming on Amazon Prime last time I looked.

Joe Moore · 02-10-2021, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dukefett

It's streaming on Amazon Prime last time I looked.

Unfortunately, no longer included with Prime Streaming. It is free to stream on Tubi, IMDB TV, and Pluto TV.

0reser0 · 02-10-2021, 02:12 PM

*Reads Defenders of the Earth* Nice.

*Reads NECA* Oh, never mind.

Dolemite · 02-10-2021, 04:16 PM

I don't see this line being popular or selling well.

Not trying to be a dick, but I'm in my 40's and this shit is before my time. It's a weird license for NECA to release stuff for.

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Originally Posted by Harbinger

These look awesome. My only complaint is I just wish phantom had his two guns and holsters.

Agreed. Instead he comes with a laser and...a space monkey? What the fuck is that thing?

PaintedKING · 02-10-2021, 05:52 PM

I'll definitely pick up Ming to go with my Sword and Sorcery stuff, not sure about the other two though.

Now if they'd gotten Billy Zane's likeness...

Comedian · 02-10-2021, 06:01 PM

No one can get Billy Zane’s likeness. Except, Billy Zane. Lol.

I’m in for these. Something I wouldn’t ask for, but something I’m glad to have. Plus this is the dry run for when Neca lands DC in 2023.

Joe Moore · 02-10-2021, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolemite

I don't see this line being popular or selling well.

Not trying to be a dick, but I'm in my 40's and this shit is before my time. It's a weird license for NECA to release stuff for.

Agreed. Instead he comes with a laser and...a space monkey? What the fuck is that thing?

Keep in mind, these are based on a mix of the late 80’s cartoon, and the Galoob toys for the show. So they won’t likely include stuff from the comics or movies. Zuffy, the monkey-thing, was a pet of sorts on the show.

TheBlueMarvel · 02-10-2021, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolemite

I don't see this line being popular or selling well.

Not trying to be a dick, but I'm in my 40's and this shit is before my time. It's a weird license for NECA to release stuff for.

Also in my 40s and the Defenders of the Earth toon aired on what became FOX5 WNYW circa 86 here in the tristate.

deecee4 · 02-11-2021, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

Also in my 40s and the Defenders of the Earth toon aired on what became FOX5 WNYW circa 86 here in the tristate.

Yeah, it was on in the afternoons if I remember right.

dukefett · 02-11-2021, 07:27 AM

I'm 38 and have zero recollection of this show. The figures look good but just have no connection.

Tokyomeltdown · 02-11-2021, 07:49 AM

The Phantom! finally a modern action figure.

Joe Moore · 02-11-2021, 08:32 AM

I had watched it briefly when I was younger. I wouldn't say it was a favorite then, but it's aged surprisingly well compared to some other 80s toons (though still has its cringe-worthy moments). Once you get passed this wave though, I'm not sure the secondary characters will have any real draw. I hope I'm wrong, and they sell well enough for NECA to start looking at other 80s toons.

TheBlueMarvel · 02-11-2021, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by deecee4

Yeah, it was on in the afternoons if I remember right.

Yup. I believe, if memory serves, that it also started airing on PIX11 (eventually becoming WB) after FOX stopped running the show.

I remember really liking the reimagined Lothar. All the characters were pleasing, but Lothar stood out for me as a youth looking for cultural representation within the pop-entertainment I consumed. Thankfully, they upgraded his look and tweaked his backstory to make him more palatable to modern audiences and sensibilities.

The show was pretty entertaining and the opening theme was one of the more memorable ones in an 80's landscape full of truly great theme songs.

AceSimulacrum · 02-11-2021, 09:55 AM

Show wasnt unwatchable from what I remember, somehow I think I remember this among shows like Bionic Six and The Centurions (love to see those redone). Ah, memories.

Thoughts on the line, interesting but agree for the most part with the rest. I think though to my eye only Ming's paint job looks like it carried over from the early reveals, Flash and Phantom less so.

deecee4 · 02-11-2021, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

Yup. I believe, if memory serves, that it also started airing on PIX11 (eventually becoming WB) after FOX stopped running the show.

I remember really liking the reimagined Lothar. All the characters were pleasing, but Lothar stood out for me as a youth looking for cultural representation within the pop-entertainment I consumed. Thankfully, they upgraded his look and tweaked his backstory to make him more palatable to modern audiences and sensibilities.

The show was pretty entertaining and the opening theme was one of the more memorable ones in an 80's landscape full of truly great theme songs.

Yeah, I feel like that theme song might be the most memorable thing about the show. I wouldn't say it's my favorite 80s theme but there's something about it that's really catchy.

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Originally Posted by AceSimulacrum

Show wasnt unwatchable from what I remember, somehow I think I remember this among shows like Bionic Six and The Centurions (love to see those redone)Ah, memories.

Thoughts on the line, interesting but agree for the most part with the rest. I think though to my eye only Ming's paint job looks like it carried over from the early reveals, Flash and Phantom less so.

A third party company showed off renders for Centurions recently. Not sure if it was intended for figure or statues or what.

dCon · 02-11-2021, 10:47 AM

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dCon · 02-11-2021, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dolemite

I don't see this line being popular or selling well.

Not trying to be a dick, but I'm in my 40's and this shit is before my time. It's a weird license for NECA to release stuff for.

Agreed. Instead he comes with a laser and...a space monkey? What the fuck is that thing?

See front of box art for Amazon's release.

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Originally Posted by 0reser0

*Reads Defenders of the Earth* Nice.

*Reads NECA* Oh, never mind.

What's wrong with NECA? Not trying to change your mind or throw negative behavior your way. Imo, I see them actually taking alot of care of making their toys, sculpts, paint decos, & likenesses. Definitely a good company imo curious why you don't like them? And usingthe old Robocops or older quality is not a valid a reply about current products, I feel. A good answer would be things like how the ab crunch has a big gap on one side & not the other.

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Originally Posted by deecee4

A third party company showed off renders for Centurions recently. Not sure if it was intended for figure or statues or what.

Centurions. Wasn't that put out by Kenner, essentially Hasbro? I do believe HASBRO is revamping it as it's in one of those groups of Hasbros new future lines.

deecee4 · 02-11-2021, 11:40 AM

This is what I was referring to. Looks like it will be figures and not an official product.

02-10-2021, 09:18 AM	#1
Joe Moore Administrator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 34,320	Walmart Listings for the Defenders of the Earth - Flash Gordon, Ming, and The Phantom by NECA __________________

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TheBlueMarvel MarvelLegends/DCUniverse Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: On the metaphysical plane of celestial BOOM BAP! Posts: 6,019	Wow. Color me impressed by both the license and Neca's decision to go with more of a classically influenced comic book interpretation and format. Similar to their Supes fig, I find these very appealing and, dare I say, Legends-esque. Last edited by TheBlueMarvel; 02-10-2021 at 07:44 PM.. Reason: fixed shit...

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Harbinger Overlord of Evil Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lost Ruins. Posts: 15,139	These look awesome. My only complaint is I just wish phantom had his two guns and holsters. __________________

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ShabbyBlue Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,123	I worry that wave 1 won't sell well enough for NECA to release the rest of the planned figures to complete this line. The vintage line only had 6 figures so it would only require one more wave to recreate it. We've already seen Mandrake and Lothar at Toy Fair last year, and Garax is the only missing one. Also I love how the packaging emulates the vintage carded figures, down to NECA's logo resembling the Galoob logo. These figures will go great next to my Rocketeer figure. Last edited by ShabbyBlue; 02-10-2021 at 11:46 AM..

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Joe Moore Administrator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 34,320	Quote: Originally Posted by dukefett It's streaming on Amazon Prime last time I looked. Unfortunately, no longer included with Prime Streaming. It is free to stream on Tubi, IMDB TV, and Pluto TV. __________________