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Joe Moore 01-27-2021 12:54 PM
NECA Illustrated Kong
 

dukefett 01-27-2021 01:17 PM
Kind of an odd looking deco, glad I'm not too interested in it since it's an exclusive.

Joe Moore 01-27-2021 01:36 PM
Timed exclusive. Available at general regular retail after a month or so.

Boogieman4hire 01-27-2021 02:03 PM
I'm not sure I like the effect on this. He looks more like a mandrill. Did they paint the ass with purple butt cheeks too or is that a DIY project?

Dragasses 01-27-2021 02:04 PM
that's just too goofy.

Smasher 01-27-2021 02:19 PM
I knew there would be a repaint.
But this is not what I wanted -at all.
Easy pass.

En Sabah Nerd 01-27-2021 03:05 PM
I assumed the inevitable repaint was just going to be black and white, this is definitely the weirder alternative. I love the original release but I can't see any repaint of it getting my money since I have the first.

Dragasses 01-27-2021 03:37 PM
yeah, unless the original becomes scarce, this thing is going to join the e.t. cartridges.

Black Arbor 01-27-2021 03:40 PM
Ehhhh, maybe if it came with a new "calm" head, but this is a pass.

Sybok 01-27-2021 05:20 PM
Famous Monsters King Kong
 
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It appears to be based on the cover of an old Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine cover.

Attachment 62603

Joe Moore 01-27-2021 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Sybok (Post 860276)
It appears to be based on the cover of an old Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine cover.

Attachment 62603
Thank you. I was looking over posters, but never thought to check out magazine covers.

Villano 01-27-2021 06:19 PM
This figure announcement came out of nowhere (for me at least). Usually, this is the sort of stuff I see on their Twitter, but they haven't posted anything there since October. Anyone know what's going on with that? Are they done with Twitter? Are they making their announcements somewhere else? I feel like I'm out of the loop.

I know Twitter can be a toxic wasteland (it's why I'm not on it), but it was nice getting regular news and previews.

dukefett 01-27-2021 06:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Villano (Post 860280)
This figure announcement came out of nowhere (for me at least). Usually, this is the sort of stuff I see on their Twitter, but they haven't posted anything there since October. Anyone know what's going on with that? Are they done with Twitter? Are they making their announcements somewhere else? I feel like I'm out of the loop.

I know Twitter can be a toxic wasteland (it's why I'm not on it), but it was nice getting regular news and previews.
They've been posting on Instagram; @NECAOfficial

Randy seemed to operate the NECA Twitter himself, maybe he took a break.

toycrypt 01-27-2021 09:25 PM
I love Neca products. But this is a swing and miss. I hope you guys make some more Horror figures.
Have a great day everyone. God Bless.

JerpJerp 01-28-2021 01:49 AM
All the way
 
If they had gone all the way with the paint job I'd consider it. It looks like they started at the head and gave up at the chest.

slaysghosts 01-28-2021 09:34 AM
Quote:
Villano This figure announcement came out of nowhere (for me at least). Usually, this is the sort of stuff I see on their Twitter, but they haven't posted anything there since October. Anyone know what's going on with that? Are they done with Twitter? Are they making their announcements somewhere else? I feel like I'm out of the loop.

I know Twitter can be a toxic wasteland (it's why I'm not on it), but it was nice getting regular news and previews.
Yeah Joe, can you just confirm that Randy is OK? I'm sure you've talked to him since his last Twitter post. Odd question, but I heavily relied on his Twitter feed for accurate, straight from the horse's mouth updates and news. After so many years, can't help but be concerned over his sudden absence. Can you throw us a non-detailed bone here please?!?!

TheArtofHorror 01-28-2021 09:49 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JerpJerp (Post 860290)
If they had gone all the way with the paint job I'd consider it. It looks like they started at the head and gave up at the chest.
Exactly my thought. Basil Gogos is my favorite artist and I love the idea, but it looks like they didn't know what to do with the rest of the body since the magazine only shows the head. They could've taken some creative freedom and painted the body as colorful as the head.

Joe Moore 01-28-2021 09:55 AM
I talk to him here and there, but last time was a little before Christmas. I know he was busy working on project approvals leading up to the new year. He's normally swamped from December to the week leading up to (what would usually be) NY Toy Fair.

I know Pete (@PetesuhPan) on Twitter has been sharing some of the news Randy normally would. He handles their other social media stuff (FB, Instagram).

Dr Kain 01-28-2021 10:08 AM
I'll just get the regular Kong when I have the extra funds.

Grant C 01-28-2021 10:12 AM
Why?

Dolemite 01-28-2021 12:26 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Smasher (Post 860264)
I knew there would be a repaint.
But this is not what I wanted -at all.
No one wanted this.

JerpJerp 01-28-2021 09:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheArtofHorror (Post 860314)
Exactly my thought. Basil Gogos is my favorite artist and I love the idea....They could've taken some creative freedom and painted the body as colorful as the head.
EXACTLY! Imagine that! It would be like PA-POW!!!!! This could have been really special. Reminiscent of the whole designer toy scene. I don't really buy any of that stuff because they are always like statues. This would have been a good marriage of the two.

Basil is mostly heads but here are some quick examples inspired by him to illustrate our point....
https://s3.amazonaws.com/trampt/imag...jpg?1541970577
https://www.crisalex.com/wp-content/...an-197x300.jpg

Black Arbor 01-28-2021 10:16 PM
Yeah, I know this is NECA's own Kong design with some stylistic attributes from the '33 Kong, but since it's their own design they could've gone nuts with it! Brown/black/orange hair variant, sepiatone variant, black and white variant, I'd have bought any of those before this!

Wes Crayon 01-28-2021 10:22 PM
Yeeeah... I like the idea of a repaint along these lines, but it needed more to really sell this style. A brown repaint along the lines of some of the old movie posters would have worked better for me.

Joe Moore 01-29-2021 01:23 PM


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