I'd don't know about that now. The last few 8" figures I've shot have been quite good. Goonies and Night of the Demons had really solid paint apps on the face. The last one that I did that wasn't really up to the protos was the Re-Animator

I think the glasses are removable, it looks like there's tiny divots around the ears to get them to stick in. I think the top of Quint's head will be removable to swap the hat and bandana look.

Honestly, it was just a joke. Most of the paint apps on their 8" figures have been really good lately, although it's funny that you mention Re-Animator, as I have a real sore spot about how that figure turned out. I eventually managed to find one that was well-painted and that I was happy with, but I had to wade through a sea of really super-sloppy faces that didn't even come close to matching the proto to get there.

Looking at Quint's head, I think you're right. Bonus points if NECA sculpts a brain inside Quint's head for when you do the skull swap, lol.

The hat and bandana are just separate pieces that go on and off his head, according to the listing on bbts. Looks like they kind of wedge into the sculpted wisps of hair at his temples.

For real, took me 5 different stores and over 30 re-animators to get one I was happy with. I still want a 7” figure, but the fact I waited so long for him, I wanted a good paint job...nay, great paint job.

Looks like Brody has tiny notches in the side of his head in the hair for the glasses. Quint looks like the top of his head at the bandana pops off and swaps with the hat....

Yeah, I had to hit several stores as well until I finally nabbed a good one. I had almost lost all hope.

Dude, I'd kill...and re-animate...for a 7" Herbert West figure. I'm really curious how the 8" one sold.

Remember when amoktime was going to do that 7 inch figure? I think it would have more or less been a statue like movie maniacs but at least the scale would be there. But an ultimate...man...well one can hope.

At this point, I think NECA's horror Ultimates are going to be few and far between. Any completely new sculpt basically has to be for a can't miss franchise. And with the lower cost of doing the retro's, I think the shift to that format is here to stay for a bit.

I do think them shifting all 7" horror figures to only Ultimate format is a problem at this point. I absolutely think there's a market for horror characters in smaller packaging, with far less accessories, and a lower price, kind of how they used to release them.

I’m surprised neca was not done a more budget line like the toysrus cult classics line.

The fact is though.....what are we even missing at this point? Between all the companies that have done horror and sci-fi over the years most has been covered to some point. Yes there is always something but I’m hard pressed to look at my collection and say it’s not complete.

I agree. Been collecting horror figures since McFarlane's Movie Maniacs series 1. I got all the original Neca releases (Reel Toys, Cult Classics, etc.), Sota's Now Playing, AmokTime... the list goes on an on. There has been a truly amazing lineup of horror and sci-fi figures over the years. There are still some glaring omissions, like Jack Torrence from The Shining, but hard to complain.

I will say, however, that I'd love updates to decades-old figures. Neca's articulation and sculpting is on another level. I look back at some of my older figures and the sculpts just don't hold up to modern standards.

I actually live right by Amok Time's store (it's a very cool place) and have repeatedly pestered Paul, the owner, about the status of their Re-Animator figure over the years. At this point it's obviously dead (as far as I know, anyway), but the last version they were tinkering with was supposed to have some degree of articulation to it. I think just basic movement, but enough so it wouldn't simply be just a glorified statue, at least. There are pics of the prototype around if you look on Google.

And, of course, they eventually released their own 4-inch retro Herbert West and Dr. Hill figures, which were...well, okay I guess. But I'll buy anything Re-Animator, so of course I bought 'em.

Amok Time also released a replica statue of the finger creature from Bride of Re-Animator (which I don't own).

But, of course, all of the figures released to date pale in comparison to my masterful Herbert West custom. However, I've since updated it with better arms and a more realistic-looking syringe. :)

Again, I'd love to know how NECA's West sold, and if those sales would perhaps open up the possibility of an Ultimate figure down the line.

Amazing!

My ReAnimator sucks. May have to custom paint it myself. Really, the eyes and lips

I heard some of the backgorund noise on this also. I am actually preferring the cloth at this point bc, it gets us more characters and hides the articulation points. I actually find the level of the faces, the details are there, the paint job kills it.

Neca seems to be doing a better than expected job of making the clothes not too baggy. I think they are close to great outside of the first few Mego's. Maybe it was the Freddy's sweater that was a challenge?

I am all in but hoping they will do some Killer Klowns and would like to see them translate some Mego 8 inch figures into an 1/4 scale. I assume if the Mego's sell well, there is a market for more expensive figures.

I would love them to touch older liscenses but it seems they won't. I like Predator and ALiens, as it seems it's NECA's bread and butter, but I need new thrills. I find myself gravitation towards 1/6 scale for the simple reason, there are more options. I am slightly losing faith in NECA touching lesser known properties like Killer Klowns. I do think they will eventually do the Klowns in Mego style.

Thanks!

It’s looking like the Martin Brody figure has been cancelled due to licensing issues. Quint is supposed to be released in January now. I’m not sure what the point is though. I was hoping they could use positive sales of Brody and Quint to convince Dreyfuss to negotiate a license for Hooper. But, with no Brody, that seems even more unrealistic now.

As long as they can get Jaws himself out I don't really care about the human characters :p I know I don't speak for everyone though haha

Well that’s a bite in the ass.

That's too bad. There was a reaction Brody not too long ago, wonder what made his estate change their minds..

Super 7 doesn't need actor's likeness rights for Reaction figures since they don't look like the actors. They just need the license rights for the movie.

You're right but, I'm talking about the 3.75 figure that Funko did (arent they reaction too?) where there's some semblance of a likeness on those figures.

Also, weird thing to notice, we have the same post count lol

The Funko ReAction ones didn't use likeness rights. You can always tell by the card back Funko used. If it was just a movie poster image, they didn't go for actor likeness. If it was a photo or new art of the actor, then they had access to the likenesses.