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Joe Moore 02-02-2015 07:52 AM
Hot Toys Artist Mix Collection
 

tahrial 02-02-2015 09:00 AM
I am not sure if Hot Toys is the right company to do stuff like that. I expect these to be small, but somewhat expensive since they will be propably high quality. Somewhat like heir Little Groot figure and I am not sure if that thing is selling too well. Just to damn expensive!

Skoob 02-02-2015 01:24 PM
The promotional image reminds me of the landing scene at the conclusion of Close Encounters, the figures resembling a handful of Greys dressed in Avengers costumes.

(I'm a little surprised that Greys from that movie never appeared as action figures on their own behalf.)

Enigma2K2 02-02-2015 09:40 PM
... I'd prefer it if they'd announce that they're taking a break from making Ion Man figures.

TimothyR 02-02-2015 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Enigma2K2 (Post 586392)
... I'd prefer it if they'd announce that they're taking a break from making Ion Man figures.
Why? It's not like they're not making other characters because of that.

Joe Moore 02-03-2015 05:37 AM

K Dubious 02-03-2015 07:32 AM
These are certainly cool, I always like when compaines re-imagine versions of characters. The part I don't understand is that Hot Toys are behind these? Hot Toys make some of the most detailed action figures available and the figures have a price tag that reflect that level of detail. Much the reason why I don't own any of them. So now they are releasing figures to complete directly against Pop Funko? They are the least detailed and some of the cheapest ways to represent your fandoms.

So I guess I'm just wondering why one of the most expensive toy companies would want to release something that competes with one of the cheapest toys on the market?

Joe Moore 02-03-2015 07:46 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by K Dubious (Post 586405)
These are certainly cool, I always like when compaines re-imagine versions of characters. The part I don't understand is that Hot Toys are behind these? Hot Toys make some of the most detailed action figures available and the figures have a price tag that reflect that level of detail. Much the reason why I don't own any of them. So now they are releasing figures to complete directly against Pop Funko? They are the least detailed and some of the cheapest ways to represent your fandoms.

So I guess I'm just wondering why one of the most expensive toy companies would want to release something that competes with one of the cheapest toys on the market?
Funko is a North American company, and their products aren't huge at Japanese retailers. Hot Toys is based in Japan, so the market crossover is relatively small outside of the few online retailers that would carry both. and while these are certainly stylized, they are far more detailed than a Pop! Vinyl Figure.

Also, this looks to be the first in a series of collaborations with artists/designers for the Artist Mix Collection. So I expect to see some wildly different designs with each new collaborator.

As for the reason to do this, it's simple, they are expanding their brand beyond one type of collectible. They're opening themselves up to a different market, and that's going to bring in money and customers that would otherwise not buy your product.

Also, this is not the first time Hot Toys has done stylized simpler figures. They've been doing things like this for a long time.

MegaPrime33 02-03-2015 10:24 AM
What interests me is the hope that this indicates we get 3 different 1/6 scale Ultrons when released. Not a fan of the Prime version, but love the 2 drones.

emeraldnite 02-03-2015 12:27 PM
Magnetic Shield?
 
Those figures look incredible, if I see them in the wild I may fall into temptation. However the thing that really catches my eye is Cap's shield--is it magnetic? It doesn't appear to attach with straps and I think a peg hole would really detract from the figure's appearance. If that is the case I will definitely get him at least (magnetic shields are a great concept that should be used more often--hear me, Hasbro?!).

Enigma2K2 02-03-2015 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TimothyR (Post 586394)
Why? It's not like they're not making other characters because of that.
Compare the ratio of different characters to Iron Man figures and then get back to me.

Greenskar 02-04-2015 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Enigma2K2 (Post 586446)
Compare the ratio of different characters to Iron Man figures and then get back to me.
And name the other movies that had a hall of armor in it consisting of +40 armors (mostly conceptualized) that pretty much accentuate every aspect of a display with the main character just by having said armory in the background that fans are begging Hot Toys to make? I'll give you that the House Party Protocol in the movie cheated by really only focusing on a select few armors in the movie, but just knowing there were that many in his armory and that the concept art exists seems to be enough for collectors.

For many Iron Man collectors, having a movie Hot Toys hall of armor is quite the (albeit super expensive) grail of their growing collection. Especially for those, such as myself who are not collecting any other Hot Toys movie lines. That they keep making them, is only testament to how they are selling. It's not their fault the line is popular. It's the fans who want it. And let's be honest, a hot Toys hall of armor just looks pretty damn cool in person, unless of course you haven't actually seen one in person and/or you are not a fan of/dislike Iron Man in general.

However, to Timothy's point, what isn't being made that you want that you feel Iron Man is impeding? If your complaint is that you're simply sick of seeing repaints of an armor or variations of another existing armor, and you actually collect this line, then it's understandable. Otherwise, I just don't get your complaint for anything other than to whine about something you don't like and don't even collect.

ukmu 02-04-2015 03:00 AM
money wise....Ironman is the biggest character ever in cinematic history. (even beating out Harry Potter, James Bond and Indiana Jones) makes $ence (not cents) to have him as your main character to profit from. ( IM $585 mil, IM2 $624 mil, IM3 $1.2 bil, Avengers $1.5 bil) I would guess we will have MANY more to come.... there are almost 50 different versions (what other character can boast that??!!??)
And kudos for making more affordable collectables. Even if any market is flooded, there is ALWAYS room for two more...the cheapest and the best.

Joe Moore 03-13-2015 05:31 AM

cobracobra 03-13-2015 06:54 AM
Hulk looks like Wreck it Ralph and this "artist" mix, looks like a bland anime interpretation of Avengers. Its kinda like a drop in the bucket of Avengers collectibles, if someone told me Hasbro made these 4 years ago I wouldn't have known the difference. I will credit them looking sharp and having very pronounced details.

What would really blow my mind and wreck my wallet is a company making GOOD 3 3/4 figures now that Hasbro doesn't.

MegaPrime33 03-13-2015 08:48 AM
"I'm gonna smash it!"

TimespliTT 03-13-2015 09:34 AM
no articulation annoys me and I think they have the proportions wrong

I wish kids logic or heracross made these

Joe Moore 04-02-2015 07:25 AM

Enigma2K2 04-03-2015 02:41 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Greenskar (Post 586485)
And name the other movies that had a hall of armor in it consisting of +40 armors (mostly conceptualized) that pretty much accentuate every aspect of a display with the main character just by having said armory in the background that fans are begging Hot Toys to make? I'll give you that the House Party Protocol in the movie cheated by really only focusing on a select few armors in the movie, but just knowing there were that many in his armory and that the concept art exists seems to be enough for collectors.

For many Iron Man collectors, having a movie Hot Toys hall of armor is quite the (albeit super expensive) grail of their growing collection. Especially for those, such as myself who are not collecting any other Hot Toys movie lines. That they keep making them, is only testament to how they are selling. It's not their fault the line is popular. It's the fans who want it. And let's be honest, a hot Toys hall of armor just looks pretty damn cool in person, unless of course you haven't actually seen one in person and/or you are not a fan of/dislike Iron Man in general.

However, to Timothy's point, what isn't being made that you want that you feel Iron Man is impeding? If your complaint is that you're simply sick of seeing repaints of an armor or variations of another existing armor, and you actually collect this line, then it's understandable. Otherwise, I just don't get your complaint for anything other than to whine about something you don't like and don't even collect.
My point is he's turning into Hot Toy's version of Bumblebee. I'd love to have another shot at some figures I missed out on that have become stupid rare. Like War Machine, or Blade, but no... it's another god d*** Iron Man. But hey, that's just me "whining."

BTW, to whoever actually gets a complete Hot Toys Hall of Armor setup going, can you float me a loan ntil later?

Joe Moore 05-08-2015 04:47 AM

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