[Joe Moore]

Yeah. Sounds like 2018 at the earliest for 1st set, based on Randy's comments the last few months. It sounded like a sore subject whenever it was brought up.

[evilekim]

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Originally Posted by Tomax

they are 6 1/4 inches.

Yup, and they have bulky proportions. They should be shorter than humans as well. So they are just about 8" scale. Too big

[Actar]

So, is the Predator Hunter going to come with his Naginata? It's there in the display, but not in the official pictures...

[Joe Moore]

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[djblizzard]

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Originally Posted by evilekim

Agreed, the F13th accessory pack has everything!
I like how they themed it with scenes for each of the Ultimate Jason figures. Since they did that, I wouldn't mind seeing some extra accessories for each of the Jason figures. A second mask for Part VI, a battle damaged hand for part IV, and a set of relaxed hands for part 3.

I love the accessory pack, especially for how it gives us pieces that work with each Jason so far released. Will need to grab some of their dynamic stands to pose Part VI suspended in water with the rock chained to his neck. Your suggestions for additional accessories are right on, too.

As great as this is, the lack of any new F13 figures was a bummer. No new 7" or even Mego-style Jasons. I wonder if the Victor Miller rights battle is why we're only getting an accessory pack as of now? Maybe NECA is waiting to see how that plays out before spending the time and resources on new figures that might get canned.

Side note: do you play the Friday the 13th game?

[VashTS]

NECA 14 CAP America. THey still cannot get the Chris Evans likeness down. I have yet to see a company do it. Hot toys came the closest.

[dukefett]

So is that Raphael figure the exact same plus some extras? I almost started collecting this line, but that'd really rub me the wrong way if they released almost the same thing w/ more stuff not too far down the line.

[SpasticPlastic]

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Originally Posted by dukefett

So is that Raphael figure the exact same plus some extras? I almost started collecting this line, but that'd really rub me the wrong way if they released almost the same thing w/ more stuff not too far down the line.

It is the same figure. Randy explained the reasons behind it in his interview with Pixel Dan. Basically, they are doing this version of Raph to insure that Shredder & Foot Soldier will get made. Low cost to produce & therefore higher profit to spend on NEW figures.

[VashTS]

Sucks about Raph. Fans who bought the Raph have to be pissed. I got lucky and did not get Raph yet so I am not pissed.

I do think NECA should make the clothing available to buy for 20-30 dollars for people who bought the original. It feels a bit unfair in that aspect.

I understand that NECA needs to reuse the sculpts to make profits, and I accepted that. I am hoping we are able to get a Super Shredder in that Scale.

[Joe Moore]

One thing I don't want to hear anymore after this weekend is that a property doesn't have a big enough audience to get action figures. They're doing Devil's Backdone, which is about as obscure as you can get. Pan's Labyrinth I get, as they're great general creature designs.

[SpasticPlastic]

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Originally Posted by Joe Moore

One thing I don't want to hear anymore after this weekend is that a property doesn't have a big enough audience to get action figures. They're doing Devil's Backdone, which is about as obscure as you can get. Pan's Labyrinth I get, as they're great general creature designs.

I agree. There are so many untapped horror properties out there with great character designs, but are deemed "too niche". Since these are all being sold under the Del Toro banner, as a collection, I guess I can see doing Devil's Backbone, as collectors like myself, who HAVE to have complete lines will buy them all.

I really do love the old days, when NECA was cranking out horror figures under the Cult Classics banner. I know they were less articulated, but I would rather have 7" statues of cool, creepy characters than no characters at all. Hell, it had the word CULT right in it. As in, small, loyal following. Now, if it doesn't fall into the "Mainstream Multi-Million Dollar-Making Cash Cow Classics" there's a good chance it will never get made.

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by SpasticPlastic

I agree. There are so many untapped horror properties out there with great character designs, but are deemed "too niche". Since these are all being sold under the Del Toro banner, as a collection, I guess I can see doing Devil's Backbone, as collectors like myself, who HAVE to have complete lines will buy them all.

I really do love the old days, when NECA was cranking out horror figures under the Cult Classics banner. I know they were less articulated, but I would rather have 7" statues of cool, creepy characters than no characters at all. Hell, it had the word CULT right in it. As in, small, loyal following. Now, if it doesn't fall into the "Mainstream Multi-Million Dollar-Making Cash Cow Classics" there's a good chance it will never get made.

There original reason for getting away from Cult Classics was that the lien wasn't doing well after the 1st few series. Which is why we started to see re-releases and less variety. But with re-visitng and updating existing molds like Freddy's, Jason's,Terminator's, etc., the untapped potential is great.

Not only that, but something like a John Carpenter Signature Series could offer far more marketable than del Toro in my eyes. while I absolutely love his films, they've never actually caught on with US audiences (outside of Hellboy). Pacific Rim toy line stayed alive mainly because the toys were well done & they could redo characters so often.

[Tomax]

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Originally Posted by evilekim

Yup, and they have bulky proportions. They should be shorter than humans as well. So they are just about 8" scale. Too big

i think they're perfect

[SpasticPlastic]

A lot of the Carpenter movies, though, suffer from the likeness-rights virus.

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by SpasticPlastic

A lot of the Carpenter movies, though, suffer from the likeness-rights virus.

Indeed. But hat was just an example of a more well known director. If it was managed as simply one-off figures, and not a wholesale dedicated lines to each movie, that is much more manageable. If sales prove strong for one particular franchise, than it shows them where they can allocate further investment. It's not ideal, but I have to believe that someone like Carpenter or Romero has a body of work more marketable than a little seen movie like Devil's Backbone. I'd be perfectly fine with many of them being in the retro format, ala Re-Animator.

As an aside, I love Devil's Backbone. The movie is soul-shaking and beautiful. But Santi isn't a character I expect to ever want to own. I'll be in for Pan's Labyrinth stuff, purely on my personal love for the film and the designs. The only other film I'd clamor for is Cronos, but that's even more obscure than Devil's Backbone.

[SpasticPlastic]

Yeah, those would definitely be more marketable. Didn't a company talk about doing a Stephen King line years and years ago?

For over a decade, my most desired line is a Peter Jackson one. Not from the furry dwarf movies, but his classics, "Bad Taste", "Dead Alive", and "Meet the Feebles". Talk about non-marketable!

[En Sabah Nerd]

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Originally Posted by SpasticPlastic

"Dead Alive"

Hell yeah, Lionel with the lawnmower and Father McGruder. I kick ass for the lord!

[Bearjew]

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Originally Posted by VashTS

Sucks about Raph. Fans who bought the Raph have to be pissed. I got lucky and did not get Raph yet so I am not pissed.

I do think NECA should make the clothing available to buy for 20-30 dollars for people who bought the original. It feels a bit unfair in that aspect.

I bought the first Raph and I am not mad. I would get this Raph again given the chance. As much as I like this Raph I just think it is ok. First I think the jacket could be better it lacks detail. I am also on the fence about the plastic hat. One of my favorite things about this line is the detail of the full figure, it is a turtle, all of it, she'll, arms, elbow pads, belts, etc.
I do really like this figure as a stand alone figure. If I were only going to get a single figure this would be it because it was was a stand alone figure in the scene. I would pine for a Casey though.
You could not set him with the other brothers in this attire because it would be out of place.

I think it is cool but I still like the original release better.

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by SpasticPlastic

Yeah, those would definitely be more marketable. Didn't a company talk about doing a Stephen King line years and years ago?

For over a decade, my most desired line is a Peter Jackson one. Not from the furry dwarf movies, but his classics, "Bad Taste", "Dead Alive", and "Meet the Feebles". Talk about non-marketable!

I could see someone like Amok Time tackling those.

[SpasticPlastic]

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

Hell yeah, Lionel with the lawnmower and Father McGruder. I kick ass for the lord!

I've started doing customs, since I have basically given up the dream. Lionel w/ Lawnmower and Paquita are done and working on McGruder now.

[evilekim]

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Originally Posted by Tomax

i think they're perfect

I think I just threw up a little

[evilekim]

Quote:

Originally Posted by djblizzard

I love the accessory pack, especially for how it gives us pieces that work with each Jason so far released. Will need to grab some of their dynamic stands to pose Part VI suspended in water with the rock chained to his neck. Your suggestions for additional accessories are right on, too.

As great as this is, the lack of any new F13 figures was a bummer. No new 7" or even Mego-style Jasons. I wonder if the Victor Miller rights battle is why we're only getting an accessory pack as of now? Maybe NECA is waiting to see how that plays out before spending the time and resources on new figures that might get canned.

Side note: do you play the Friday the 13th game?

There is more coming with the F13th set. Confirmed on Twitter, Randy said it will come with a stand for the rock so it looks like Jason is floating. As far as the lack of F13th figures, I can't agree more. Unfortunately Jason is on the back burner since NECA has so much going on right now. More in 2018 is what I am hearing. We haven't really got a completely new Jason since part VI. I do love the Ultimate Part 3 though. That mask is so much better!

I have the F13th game, but I haven't played in a while. I'm waiting for the 1 player mode so I can practice before I go online again. I suck at it lol

[Tomax]

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Originally Posted by evilekim

I think I just threw up a little

just take some pepto bismol, you will feel better

[baykin]

The label on the canister is supposed to read TGRI not TCRI...

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by baykin

The label on the canister is supposed to read TGRI not TCRI...

TCRI is the original acronym from the comics and show. It was changed for the second film to TGRI.