gorn pic up!

[mav-man]

Check it out! :smiley13: Its up over at diamond select toys! It looks pretty cool!
Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles (http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/)

[MegoScott]

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/news_images/3/69152_163536_3.jpg

Nice! Congratulations, EMCE, that's a very nice figure.

[Werewolf]

Wicked cool! More accurate but still very retro.

[Brown Bear]

Worth the wait....awesome

[noelani72]

Glad to finally see it...As much as I love the Gorn I got from James...I guess I was being naive and got anxious with high expectations...I expected to see some sort of new Hulk-body hybrid instead of a skinny T2 green body.
As I look at the pic more, his calves look bigger than a T2 leg. Are the lower legs closer to what James conjured up?

[The Bat]

Oh No!!:ugh_y: He's skinny!!!!!!!!:googly: The Head looks FANTASTIC....but He's on a T2 Body!???? Why!!!! I really didn't think, I'd regret selling My Custom Gorn...but now!:cry: And why are His Eyes yellow...and not silver?? Oh Man...this is such a dissapointment.:ugh_y:

Please David Lee...tell Me Your going to make a green Body, so I can switch the Arms!:please_y:

[Mr Havoc]

Well I have to say he looks better but I still like the custom off hulk body.....Eyes need to be silver, did they not see the show?

[Captain]

Looks fine to me. A nice compromise between Captain Dunsels figure and the realities of EMCE/Diamonds need to keep these figures profitable. A completely new body mold for one character would probably drive the cost of the Gorn through the roof, or require Diamond to move a lot more product. I can live with this Gorn quite nicely. Make a fine squad of troops to be commanded by my Dunsel Gorn.

[MegoScott]

I really have to agree. It's a lot to expect an entirely new body mold for one figure. Unless you actually have the Hulk license it's hard to justify. That head is fantastic, the figure will look great with the set.

[Mikey]

I think it looks FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!

BRAVO to EMCE !!!!!!!!!!

About using a T-2 body ------
The real gorn himself wasn't really all that ripped.
I think a T-2 is fine

[Meule]

Yeah, I love it too, well worth the wait

[huedell]

Oh No!!:ugh_y: He's skinny!!!!!!!!:googly: The Head looks FANTASTIC....but He's on a T2 Body!???? Why!!!! I really didn't think, I'd regret selling My Custom Gorn...but now!:cry: And why are His Eyes yellow...and not silver?? Oh Man...this is such a dissapointment.:ugh_y:


That's odd.

You already had a GORN in your possession that you really liked...
why would you get rid of it?

[Hulk]

Hopefully we will get to see more pix soon. I'd like to see the legs more closely. I really didn't expect a Hulk body, although it would have been cool. The sculpt definitely goes a long way towards correcting a Mego mistake. Hopefully the Chinese can find a better uniform material for the production run. Great pattern, but I'd love to see more shine and pattern in the outfit.

Bravo to James and Doc (and anyone else who contributed) on making this figure the right way instead of the easy way.

Combine this with Sulu, and you have definitely made this the most anticipated release for me, even more than the Rommie. Two "new" figures at once is great. I can only hope you keep them coming in 2009. Mirror Mirror, anyone?

FYI - I'm claiming first dibs on making a Lizard custom with this figure, just to make the circle complete.

[thunderbolt]

Man, that looks great. I can live with the type two body. Its more like what mego would have done for a more accurate Gorn, instead of the fake Lizard poser they made.

[jemboy2004]

it looks really great to me!

[raider5gt]

I can only hope you keep them coming in 2009. Mirror Mirror, anyone?


Yes please :grin:

Great job on the Gorn,James and Doc,cant wait for this one to be released :yeah:

[The Bat]

That's odd.

You already had a GORN in your possession that you really liked...
why would you get rid of it?


Because I knew James Brady was Sculpting the NEW one...and had faith that it would come out great.:googly: I tusted that between James...and Doc Mego...that they would get it right, and not let Me down. I now know I was mistaken.:cry:

On the bright side...I still know where to buy the Brady Gorn Kit...so I'll be making a new one. It looks like I'll be able to use parts of the EMCE one(nice soft Rotocast Head, Tunic, maybe the lower Legs?)for the new Custom.:wink:

[Action Martin]

Looks great! This might just get me to buy the EmCe Star Trek figures. Might have to get one for my brother as we are Gorn brothers.

Seeing the Gorn and Khan gives me great expectations for EmCe's Planet of the Apes line.

[huedell]

Because I knew James Brady was Sculpting the NEW one...and had faith that it would come out great.:googly: I tusted that between James...and Doc Mego...that they would get it right, and not let Me down. I now know I was mistaken.:cry:

On the bright side...I still know where to buy the Brady Gorn Kit...so I'll be making a new one. It looks like I'll be able to use parts of the EMCE one(nice soft Rotocast Head, Tunic, maybe the lower Legs?)for the new Custom.:wink:

You know what they say about: "assuming" ;)

Anyways---the reason it struck me odd is because collecting customs
is the core of my toiy collecting and my curiosity couldn't be any more
piqued than seeing somebody have a custom figure they love and then
getting rid of it....

I guess what you said as to "why" makes sense IF you were interested
in turning a profit, but that would work only IF the new figure was to your
liking----that's a few too many "IF"s for me personally to take any such
gamble---

Regardless---my empathy is with you and I wish you luck at recreating your old figure.

And I wouldn't be surprised if you snatched up this new "other" GORN too----
(for more than spare parts) as it looks pretty dang cool.

Personally, I think the new GORN looks cool, yes, but I'm more interested in
getting a SULU and a CHEKOV---they've been a long time coming.

[censy]

I love it. If the Mugato can be on a T-2 body, why not the Gorn?

Chris

[kept back]

If it's the upper body that really bothers you, try contacing Troy Younger or Fred "Blackend Kryptonite," about larger upper arms. They both have upper arms available that have a tricep and more rounded shoulders. If it's the rest of the figure you don't like...you may just want to start from scratch with the old Gorn kit.

As for myself, I think it looks alot like what Mego would have done if it weren't for all those ape bodies and Klingon suits laying around;) I did not for one second think that we would be getting a Hulk bodied Gorn from EMCE. That would be akin to expecting series accurate suits for Kor and Kang when they already have Klingon suits available.

I still want to to customize the Hulk/Gorn, but in all likelihood I will be picking one of these up.

[monkey tennis]

I like it.
Didn't think I would as I love the Mego version so much.
But I think i'll buy this figure.
Nice.

[The Bat]

I'll say one thing...it's definately VERY Mego...because Mego would always take the cheapest route.:sarky:

[nvmbrsdoom5]

I love it, I think it looks great. I'll be buying it for sure.

[mikeoz]

Honestly, I'm happy that doc didn't use a Hulk body. I think it's a little too buff. To me it looks more accurate on a standard type 2 body.
http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/3/8/0/gorn5.jpeg
http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/3/8/0/gorn_1.jpg

[The Bat]

Honestly, I'm happy that doc didn't use a Hulk body. I think it's a little too buff. To me it looks more accurate on a standard type 2 body.


Maybe...but some LJN type Arms would have worked better...and it shouldn't have cost all that much more to produce?:down:

PS: anybody got a nude Hulk, with matching colored Arms & Torso(some don't) for sale at decent price?

[jemboy2004]

I agree with mikeoz. The hulk body I think is too big for gorn. I think it looks really great and I'll get one for sure.

[LadyZod]

I like the look of the Gorn. Nice compromise, I would say.

Let's look at it this way... at least it's not a brown Lizard that attacked and left a Klingon naked and alone. Naked Klingons are not cool.

[Seeker]

I like the new version. Actually I'd get both if they came out just because I'm a Gorn guy.

Anyone know if the New gorn comes with anything? Stone knife, that mike thing, a disrupter ?

[YANOULI]

I prefer the look of James's original Gorn, but i'll be getting a few of these.

[Bo8a_Fett]

WANT ONE, WANT ONE, WANT ONE, WANT ONE....(keep adding till it gets annoying)

[HardyGirl]

I like it. I'm not really in the market for any more aliens, but I think this is a more accurate Mego version. Certainly way better than Mr. Brown tailess Lizard Man in Klingon clothing!:yes:

[Gorn Captain]

Yes!
Looks just perfect to me: the TOS Gorn, Mego style. Just the way I like it.
Much better than the Brown Lizard raided Klingon wardrobe version.
This Gorn Captain is pleased..........

[drmego]

The Gorn's eyes will be silver in production - our graphics guy hand painted
that head for the group shot on the back of the card - which now that DST
has released the Gorn prototype, I will post the group shot.

http://www.megoman.com/pics/2008startrekcardback.jpg

The lower legs of the Gorn were based on my calves - which are much
wider than normal humans!

[mego73]

I love it, it's unmistakably The Gorn and looks to me like a 1970's Mego creation (a creation that like The Romulan and Andorain is not totally accurate but shows they were trying). But silver eyes would make it even better.

[kept back]

I'm really digging all the new characters. Will there be black bodies available as a result of the Cheron being made?

[Man of Action]

i think he turned out great.that head is fantastic, the body is great...:smile:

[thunderbolt]

Is there anywhere to get a full shot of the Gorn? both pics so far cut off his feet.

[Lynn TXP 0369]

That looks AWESOME!!
I love it and it looks a ton better then a being on a Hulk body.

The Hulk body is too short, stocky, and goofy looking proportion wise to be used for a Gorn.

Lynn

[JDeRouen]

I actually like it better than the Hulk body. Good job!

[Marvelmania]

I agree. I like it the way it is. While the Gorn with a Hulk body does look good I like this one a little better.

[Gorn Captain]

The lower legs of the Gorn were based on my calves - which are much
wider than normal humans!

Based on your calves. Hmmm. Now I'm really scared...:juggleyes_y:

But what puzzles me: The Mugato is a replica of the original Mego (aka Disco Stu Monkey), while the Gorn gets the realistic treatment. Why not make a nice white fluffy suit for our favourite ape?
Or give the Cheron the Frank Gorshin look?

[The Bat]

I much prefer James original Gorn Custom! But I'll probably buy two of these...one to Customize onto a Hulk Body...and one to leave in the Package.:please_y:

[txteach]

http://www.megoman.com/pics/2008startrekcardback.jpg

The lower legs of the Gorn were based on my calves - which are much
wider than normal humans!

Now that is funny. Great job. I actually think both gorns are great. I'm just excited it's not a brown mego gorn.

[Gorn Captain]

I much prefer James original Gorn Custom! But I'll probably buy two of these...one to Customize onto a Hulk Body...and one to leave in the Package.:please_y:

I have to agree that James' custom is a bit more impressive looking. But I guess with all the work that goes into a custom, that it's a much more expensive investment.
Oh, the agony!

[ScottA]

I like it.

[Brue]

I like it alot.
I agree Gorn is more of a T2 than a Hulk body. (Though I have loved seeing some of the Hulkesque customs)
I prob won't get this one. Not because of any defect in the figure but I really only want series 2 aliens that I couldn't afford before.

[LordMalvolio]

Not bad. Very Megoesque, so I like it.

While I still prefer my Brady/Hulk custom, this one is a very good compromise and keeps it in line with the rest. Good job.

[teddyk]

I love the new Gorn - he looks fantastic! These new figures are so exciting.

[SoulSinger]

I'll go out on a limb and predict the Gorn will sell.

Bob

[miguet]

I like the new Gorn.

[fallensaviour]

That Gorn looks FANTASTIC!!!!
Finally a gorn I can live with.I am for sure buying a few of these. :drool_y:

[Werewolf]

The original custom was amazing, but I still think it looks better with the T2 body.

[Mego Milk]

Aw Yeah Gorn!

[The Bat]

Well...it's definately better than the brown Klingon/Lizrard.:please_y:

[MEMEGO]

The head looks nice, still not very show acurate, but it will do. The outfit looks way to crappy and cheap. I dont think Mego would have gone so cheap if they would have done it show acurate. The body needs to go, it looks way to thin and does distract from the over alll image of the figure. The mego company invested in new molds when the need arose. EMCE perhaps needs to invest a little more $$$ perhaps the cost will be a few $$$ more to us, but it would move the product better and give us a better figure. Seems like EMCE has had a decent start with their figures, however, this one seems to not be one of their best. Maybe, Once I see the finished product, it will be a different story. Time shall tell.

[megomaniac]

I think this new Gorn looks perfect. I like it a lot and have added it to my "To be purchased" list. Well done, Doc!!

[The Bat]

The head looks nice, still not very show acurate, but it will do. The outfit looks way to crappy and cheap. I dont think Mego would have gone so cheap if they would have done it show acurate. The body needs to go, it looks way to thin and does distract from the over alll image of the figure. The mego company invested in new molds when the need arose. EMCE perhaps needs to invest a little more $$$ perhaps the cost will be a few $$$ more to us, but it would move the product better and give us a better figure. Seems like EMCE has had a decent start with their figures, however, this one seems to not be one of their best. Maybe, Once I see the finished product, it will be a different story. Time shall tell.


Well...I think the cost of creating a whole new Body, might be more than You think...so yeah, I can see why EMCE did this. But on Your other point...I would DFEFINATELY be willing to pay more $$$$$$$ to see the Gorn done RIGHT!:wink:

[Gorn Captain]

I will only rest once I get my Mego Horta....:grin:

[batmanmc]

It Looks Great. I Like It.

[brineb]

I totally love it!!! I know I'll get one!!!

[Lynn TXP 0369]

The head looks nice, still not very show acurate, but it will do. The outfit looks way to crappy and cheap. I dont think Mego would have gone so cheap if they would have done it show acurate. The body needs to go, it looks way to thin and does distract from the over alll image of the figure. The mego company invested in new molds when the need arose. EMCE perhaps needs to invest a little more $$$ perhaps the cost will be a few $$$ more to us, but it would move the product better and give us a better figure. Seems like EMCE has had a decent start with their figures, however, this one seems to not be one of their best. Maybe, Once I see the finished product, it will be a different story. Time shall tell.

A little harsh don't you think???
Nothing Mego did was "Show accurate" if you want to get right down to it. This new Gorn fits in just nicely with what was made, anything more elborate will look totally out of place and won't belong in the Mego esq world.

The body is perfact as the real gorn was not bulkey and muscular as already shown. The Hulk body just does not work for the Gorn and looks totaly out of place, people are just too used to seeing the custroms done with a body that should'nt have been used in the first place.

The only thing that would top it off is if EMCE went with fabric sleeves and legs, AKA WGSH style instead of going sleeveless then i would totally fit in with the Mego world.

Lynn

[The Bat]

While I kind of agree that Hulk Body is just tad too big...by the same token, the T2 Body is just a bit too small.:please_y: It needs to be somewhere in between...but of course, do to cost...that isn't going to happen.:sad:


I'm still hoping "Cast-A-Way" does a Body that's the same color Green...so I can switch the Arms!:wink_y:

[Action Martin]

Well said Lynn.

[The Bat]

Well said Lynn.


Butt Kiss!:grin::smiley1:

[Action Martin]

We of the Keystone State have to stick together. We're not all about guns, coal mines, and bars. :wink_y:

[JDeRouen]

It's something new, so I'm happy with it.

[Sandlantern]

EMCE is doing an EXCELLENT job!

The more we support these cool figures, the closer we are to getting figures Mego didn't make or way better versions (like the Gorn) :grin:

And also, the more clout Paul and Co. get, dare we dream? (DARE! DARE!)
The World's Greatest Superheroes Line REBORN!
(Get yer heads out of yer posteriors, DC and Marvel!!!)

[jds1911a1]

I echo that Doc fantastic interpretation using James's headsculpt. And I am sure that those who have their brady custom are happy that this is not a duplicate so they can have more different style gorns for their displays( I know I like having lots of different klingon (bearded) and romulan (elf type) heads

[Dave Mc]

The outfit looks way to crappy and cheap

Gee thanks! :biggrin: Although I didn't do the guantlets, I did the suit. I looked all over the place for material that even closely resembled the Gorn material for the proto. None could be found, so we went with that. I do appreciate constructive comments though, so wouldn't mind hearing what else you don't like about the outfit. Crappy and cheap don't really offer suggestions for improvement.

[megocrazy]

The lower legs of the Gorn were based on my calves - which are much wider than normal humans!

Great now I'm gonna have to buy pants for everyone I get just because of the mental picture. Thanks Paul!

[megocrazy]

The only thing that would top it off is if EMCE went with fabric sleeves and legs, AKA WGSH style instead of going sleeveless then i would totally fit in with the Mego world.

Lynn

I thought the same thing. Uh oh I must be a butt kiss too. I would like to see how it looks with a green body suit AKA Tarzan, to hide the elbow and knee joints. I will when I get one. The scale suit might look OK also, might be a little light colored, but I think a dark green body suit would fit the bill. BTW I think ya did a great job on the proto suit Dave. Damn I'm a butt kiss again!! I gotta go gargle!! :smiley1:

[MegoScott]

The head looks nice, still not very show acurate, but it will do. The outfit looks way to crappy and cheap. I dont think Mego would have gone so cheap if they would have done it show acurate. The body needs to go, it looks way to thin and does distract from the over alll image of the figure. The mego company invested in new molds when the need arose. EMCE perhaps needs to invest a little more $$$ perhaps the cost will be a few $$$ more to us, but it would move the product better and give us a better figure. Seems like EMCE has had a decent start with their figures, however, this one seems to not be one of their best. Maybe, Once I see the finished product, it will be a different story. Time shall tell.

Re: Show Accurate: This is Mego-style, not Sideshow Collectibles. I think this is actually a beautiful Mego style interpretation of the TV character.

Re: The Mego company invested in new molds: Hello, the Mego company sold MILLIONS of figures. They produced them in massive quantities and sent big cases of them to major stores all over the country. This is a small company selling to a small niche market. Producing an entirely new body mold for one character would be foolish. And in this case, uneccessary.

[Werewolf]

Re: Show Accurate: This is Mego-style, not Sideshow Collectibles. I think this is actually a beautiful Mego style interpretation of the TV character.


Exactly, I don't want show accurate. I want Mego accurate.

I want figures that fit in with the original line and look like something Mego could of have done in the 70s. The EMCE Gorn looks like I would imagine Mego could have done had they given the character the care they did figures like the Andorian and Romulan.

[Lynn TXP 0369]

The outfit looks way to crappy and cheap

I do appreciate constructive comments though,

Here you go. my only suggestion is to add a full body suit AKA Tarzan or WGSH Super gals style for the arms and legs. I think it would fit in better MEGO style.

I personally was not crazy with the naked Conan figure they did, it looked off compared to the rest of the line..... :smiley1:

I love it other wise.

Lynn

[MegoScott]

By the way, congrats Dave on taking part in this! That's cool to see.

[Tiberius Kirk]

The outfit looks way to crappy and cheap

Gee thanks! :biggrin: Although I didn't do the guantlets, I did the suit. I looked all over the place for material that even closely resembled the Gorn material for the proto. None could be found, so we went with that. I do appreciate constructive comments though, so wouldn't mind hearing what else you don't like about the outfit. Crappy and cheap don't really offer suggestions for improvement.


Hey Dave,

I have examined the original Gorn Screen Used Costume and can tell you it's Gold Lame that has the pattern stenciled on.

Feel free to email me if you have questions, I'd love to help.

I hope this helps.

TK

[The Bat]

Here you go. my only suggestion is to add a full body suit AKA Tarzan or WGSH Super gals style for the arms and legs. I think it would fit in better MEGO style.

Lynn


Ya know...that's not a bad Idea! Especially if You added some Cast-A-Way LJN style Arms underneath the Body Suit(the Suit should at least cover His upper half, the bottom has new Sculpts), to bulk Him up a bit! Good call!:wink:

[hobub]

Awesome! I take a little hiatus from this place only to come back and get nice surprises.

I wish the museum originals trading pages were on the upswing but this is nice to see none the less.

I like the smaller body too. Looks more like the original. (although one could always customize it onto the Hulk body version if they really wanted). The rotocast vinyl head makes it more Mego than anything for me. Silver eyes will be a plus. But it looks great.

[LordMalvolio]

Here is a better shot of him:

http://www.emeralddawn.com/images2/newgorn.jpg

Still a thousand times better than the original!

[The Bat]

Seeing the new Leg's Sculpt, really does make a difference...I feel better now.:grin: Although...I still plan to make another Custom one.:wink_y:

[Commander Loskene]

the retro mego is for classic series and the classic mego is for the episode enterprise .

Look at these 2 episodes

[Hamonrye]

Love the new pic-- you've maintained the Mego style very well. Are the ankles articulated or is the lower leg all one piece?

[The Bat]

Love the new pic-- you've maintained the Mego style very well. Are the ankles articulated or is the lower leg all one piece?

They're articulated....You can see the Knee Pins.

[Hamonrye]

They're articulated....You can see the Knee Pins.

Knees and ankles are the same thing? How do you get around?

[Meule]

Knees and ankles are the same thing? How do you get around?

:smiley1:
Don't know about this one, but James' Gorn feet for a Hulk body were not articulated, neither were the wrists on his hands. From what I can see on this pic the ankles look not articulated

[monkey tennis]

Here is a better shot of him:

http://www.emeralddawn.com/images2/newgorn.jpg

Still a thousand times better than the original!

Nice Legs...

Gorn's too...:biggrin:

[The Bat]

Knees and ankles are the same thing? How do you get around?


Sorry...missed that part!:grin: But...I'm betting the Ankles don't move.

[drmego]

The legs were sculpted by James Brady using his earlier hulk-body ones
as the model. We were interested in getting as close to his custom Gorn
as possible without tooling a new body.

[livnxxxl]

I can only hope you keep them coming in 2009. Mirror Mirror, anyone?

Count me in on that line as well. :cool_y:

[Action Martin]

I can only hope you keep them coming in 2009. Mirror Mirror, anyone?

If that happens, I will go back and buy all the EmCe Trek figures.

[TCM Hitchhiker]

Man would he look great hanging out with some Tomland monsters.

[Corellian Corvette]

Amazing. You guys have done an awesome job keeping the figure somewhat show accurate without being too overly detailed. I think you struck just the right balance. Congrats!