EMCE POA figures

[monque]

Where is the thread about the reissueing of the POA figures?

[Hulk]

If it disappeared, it probably got too ugly and/or too repetitive to continue. Best left alone for a while.

[MegoScott]

It had run it's course. Perhaps a less emotional discussion will ensue.

[The Bat]

I LOVE REPO's!!!!:grin:

[The Toyroom]

^ Ahem...REPROS:wink:

[The Bat]

^ Ahem...REPROS:wink:


Wrong...these aren't made by Austin.:smiley1:

[The Toyroom]

No, I'm correct...and so is Austin. Austin's site is Reproheads.com...not Repoheads. They're reproductions...not repossesions. :no:

[kept back]

I hate repo's. Can't imagine something worse than losing your car or house or appliances....

Repro's, on the other hand, absolutely rule in my opinion.

[EMCE Hammer]

I hate repo's. Can't imagine something worse than losing your car or house or appliances....

Repro's, on the other hand, absolutely rule in my opinion.

This is the part where someone responds, "Huh uh - repros suck!"

to be followed by, "No, he had it right, they rule and anyone who doesn't agree is certifiably insane and eats puppies."

Rinse, repeat, delete.

[mego70]

But how awful would it be to have your repro's repo'd!!!!!!

It would be a disaster for me, I love my repros!!!

Greg Brady rules!!!!!!! (although I do make sure ive removed his lipstick first)

[toys2cool]

you know I never understood why some people call them repo's,I see that all the time on ebay

[palitoy]

you know I never understood why some people call them repo's,I see that all the time on ebay

I think the day when I see "Repo mego Penquin L@@K!" the universe will collapse.

[cjefferys]

you know I never understood why some people call them repo's,I see that all the time on ebay


Two things I constantly see on ebay are repros being called "repos" and items being "broke", not "broken". Those two always crack me up, and I'm always amazed by the number of people who make those errors. :smiley1:

[The Bat]

I always felt, people used "Repo" as an abbreviation.:sarky:

[Meule]

I always felt, people used "Repo" as an abbreviation.:sarky:

Repro is the abbreviation... for reproduction :wink_y:

[The Toyroom]

I always felt, people used "Repo" as an abbreviation.:sarky:

Just because people use it incorrectly doesn't make it right :no: :sarky:

[The Bat]

I still think it sounds better!:grin::smiley1:

[cjefferys]

To me it sounds like someone selling a figure that was previously owned by a person who couldn't keep up with the monthly payments. :smiley1:

[Hulk]

"Repo" sounds like someone selling a figure because they can't keep up with the payments on their 1984 Firebird. :googly:

[ABMAC]

I still think it sounds better!:grin::smiley1:

It sounds even better if you call them "gold-plated, high tech, laser-guided, 100% original, high-potency, all-beef Maygos." If you're going to revel in your ignorance, you might as well go for the blue ribbon.

[Dave Mc]

Whenever I see the word REPO, it reminds me of my first boss out of college. A small TV station owner who often dropped his R's. Our station didn't have programing, it had POGAMMING. It used to make me nuts.

[The Bat]

If you're going to revel in your ignorance, you might as well go for the blue ribbon.


And You need learn...that little smiley & Laughing Icon's...mean that People are Clowning around. But I know how much You revel in Your oh so perfect Grammar...that You can't resist the urge to insult Me personally.:sarky:

[drmego]

So Diamond Select Toys' press release

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/article.asp?ai=61095

says that the first two figures will be Cornelius and Ursus.

So I asked them which one is Ursus? The one with the
helmet or without the helmet?

I pointed them to here to see the lovely galleries of each
one. They are going to get back to me with the answer.

[The Bat]

AWESOME Paul! You're on Fire...keep up the good work!!

[ABMAC]

And You need learn...that little smiley & Laughing Icon's...mean that People are Clowning around. But I know how much You revel in Your oh so perfect Grammar...that You can't resist the urge to insult Me personally.:sarky:

Here, let Me help You with Your Capitalization. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitalization)

[The Toyroom]

^ Got something for the abundance of apostrophe usage? That would help too...:smiley1:

[jds1911a1]

To me it sounds like someone selling a figure that was previously owned by a person who couldn't keep up with the monthly payments. :smiley1:

HA HA HA HA

[Corellian Corvette]

So I asked them which one is Ursus? The one with the
helmet or without the helmet?


Let's make it the one with the Helmet. Then, once the other one comes out, switch them back.

Just to keep the confusion going for a whole new generation.

[The Bat]

Here, let Me help You with Your Capitalization. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitalization)

BITE ME!!:silly: How's that for Cap's!

[batmanmc]

:smiley1::smiley1:
It sounds even better if you call them "gold-plated, high tech, laser-guided, 100% original, high-potency, all-beef Maygos." If you're going to revel in your ignorance, you might as well go for the blue ribbon.

very funny abmac.

[GeneralApeGuy]

You're too funny Ant, LMAO!!! :smiley1:

[rikitikitavi]

You must have your wife say Maygo. Then it's more authentic.

On a more serious note: I hope Paul Clarke doesn't do the clam shell routine this time. Just slap a bubble on a backer card and let us buy more than one if we wish to rip one off.

[jemboy2004]

Dr. Mego We need you to do Repro bodies for the 12" mego females. They are all melting away on us. I would love a new body for the painted and unpainted Wonder Woman dolls and for the tan dolls like Cher and WW. There are lots of celebrity doll collectors who would buy them too.


This is something we really need! BADLY!

[roman]

: )


Those damn Dirty Apes ....


sorry just like Chuck I am over acting.. or re-acting.

I am not liking the reissued stuff.... too much still out there.

I would rather see new lines done

I like th Greatest American hero and maybe offering him for say .. oh i don't know? under $50 !!!

Regardless of anyones thoughts on CTTV I thought the Munsters were a great addition to the 8" kingdom. I only wish they's had more ideas like that line.

Come on Paul, let's see the Green Hornet and Kato buddy

[drmego]

Sounds great - I just need you to do two things for me:

Get me a meeting with the license owners
and
show me where the fans of that license are.

Oh, and I will need about $30,000 to get started:terror:
to cover tooling and to begin production.

I am making Apes because Diamond put up the money
for the license then asked me (EMCE) to make the
figures for them. I can only make what Diamond orders,
and they can the shots.

Someday I may get a license on my own, but it will have
to be one that I am in love with.:die:

[toys2cool]

: )


Those damn Dirty Apes ....


sorry just like Chuck I am over acting.. or re-acting.

I am not liking the reissued stuff.... too much still out there.

I would rather see new lines done

I like th Greatest American hero and maybe offering him for say .. oh i don't know? under $50 !!!

Regardless of anyones thoughts on CTTV I thought the Munsters were a great addition to the 8" kingdom. I only wish they's had more ideas like that line.

Come on Paul, let's see the Green Hornet and Kato buddy

yeah the thing with the GAH figure was that it was made an exclusive for a toy convention and only 400 made in a market of 1000's of mego collectors,it was actually only like $50 at the show,I'm sure if it would've been done in high quantities like the Trek figures it would've been a lot cheaper,that being said $300 seems pretty darn high as well :grin:

[txteach]

Of course you'll see Zira. She's common as dirt as a mego so why not reproduce her. Then the makers can tell us all that if we do not buy the common repros we will never get the much rarer figures. Unfortunately there are no super rare apes so extortion will not work this time. By the way, I would be one who would buy a Green Hornet or Kato figure. They at least were never made by mego thus they are not common as anything.

[Hulk]

I'd like to see Zira only because it would show that Doc has the ability (tooling, etc) to make female figures. I suspect we won't see Zira unless we see an Uhura, but I'd be surprised by either.

[noelani72]

it might have already been mentioned, but I'll ask again just in case I missed it; are these POTA figs going to follow suit and only come out 2 at a time over several months? I know patience is a virtue, but dang...after getting these kick@$$ Kirk and Klingon figs..the wait totally stinks for the next round....really want that Andorian and Rommie!!!
Kinda hoping to see a faster turnout for POTA.....and even faster turnout when EMCE gets to do WGSH!!! LOL LOL LOL

[GlobalObserver]

Put me down as one who'd buy Green Hornet/Kato figures in a snap!

[Meule]

Put me down as one who'd buy Green Hornet/Kato figures in a snap!

With me that makes 4. Get crackin', Doc :grin:

[cjefferys]

In case anyone is interested, Medicom released 9" Green Hornet and Kato figures in Japan, as a part of their Real Action Heroes 220 line. Not quite Mego sized, but very well done. At least they sort of give you an idea of how cool a Mego sized Green Hornet/Kato would actually be.

[MIB41]

Agreed CJefferys. Here's a link on Ebay for those figures. Not a bad price for two figures in the Medicom line.

Medicom The Green Hornet Bruce Lee Figure New - (eBay item 330166350085 end time Sep-23-07 02:32:14 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/Medicom-The-Green-Hornet-Bruce-Lee-Figure-New_W0QQitemZ330166350085QQihZ014QQcategoryZ38261Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

[GeneralApeGuy]

You're right it's not a bad price. Both of them looks great like customs! :)

[thunderbolt]

I always felt, people used "Repo" as an abbreviation.:sarky:

Tis an abbreviation for Repossesion, as in "Hey Pa, the repo man is out back taking the Fiero!!"

:juggleyes_y:

[roman]

Hey bud you know I got nothin' but love for ya.

I couldn't pass up the damned dirty apes line though:wink:

[drmego]

The Apes are slated to come out two at a time like Star Trek.

Enjoy the anticipation of the releases while it lasts.

Once you buy them, it just becomes more stuff in your house.

[batmanmc]

The Apes are slated to come out two at a time like Star Trek.

Enjoy the anticipation of the releases while it lasts.

Once you buy them, it just becomes more stuff in your house.

true paul. i must say the klingon qaulity is great ive opened mine and compared him to the original. great job. kirk will get opened next. mike

[toys2cool]

true paul. i must say the klingon qaulity is great ive opened mine and compared him to the original. great job. kirk will get opened next. mike

I still need to get my set,I think I'm the only guy here without them :whistle:

[batmanmc]

I still need to get my set,I think I'm the only guy here without them :whistle:

no im only halfway there supposed to get kirk tomorrow. mike

[lepage]

Sounds great - I just need you to do two things for me:

Get me a meeting with the license owners
and
show me where the fans of that license are.

Oh, and I will need about $30,000 to get started:terror:
to cover tooling and to begin production.

I am making Apes because Diamond put up the money
for the license then asked me (EMCE) to make the
figures for them. I can only make what Diamond orders,
and they can the shots.

Someday I may get a license on my own, but it will have
to be one that I am in love with.:die:




Very reasonable Paul. I do understand the dynamics of what you do. Start up costs are very high no matter what your making. I also understand that Diamond is calling the shots However, do you think you can get them to bend with some kind of variation at least? Maybe give Urko a black helmet and a differant colored outfit? The cost shouldnt change
If the soldier apes were released with a black tunic instead of blue and a closer matching material (plum) for the pants and sleeves, I can tell you right now that I would buy loads and I am sure others would as well.

Dave

[megocrazy]

Very reasonable Paul. I do understand the dynamics of what you do. Start up costs are very high no matter what your making. I also understand that Diamond is calling the shots However, do you think you can get them to bend with some kind of variation at least? Maybe give Urko a black helmet and a differant colored outfit? The cost shouldnt change
If the soldier apes were released with a black tunic instead of blue and a closer matching material (plum) for the pants and sleeves, I can tell you right now that I would buy loads and I am sure others would as well.

Dave

I agree. Some minor variations would more likely attract those that already owned originals. Maybe some additional accessories that were not included with the original releases would be attractive also. A club with the soldier ape and the Ursus and Urko for example. A whip would be cool. small things that keep it in Mego line but slightly different. If the line is directed at more than just the Mego collectors and is aimed at the POTA fan base, I think the changes would be for the better IMO. Fans would not even be aware of the changes if they're not familiar with Megos and collectors would want them because they're not exact replicas. Plus how many loose collectors like myself would possibly want the new extra accessories to go with their original figures? A POTA accessory pack would be an extra retail item from already created molds. Just some personal views. Either way keep up the good work Doc. The waiting is killing me but it's something to look forward to. Soon I can dress my EMCE apes up in my EMCE Star Trek uniforms and play Star Apes. Goody Goody!!! It's like being 7 again. Damn it Jim!! I'm an ape not a doctor! :grin:

[HardyGirl]

The waiting is killing me but it's something to look forward to. Soon I can dress my EMCE apes up in my EMCE Star Trek uniforms and play Star Apes. Goody Goody!!! It's like being 7 again. Damn it Jim!! I'm an ape not a doctor! :grin:

:rotfl: Sounds like a project for the Mego Playhouse! I'd like to see that!:ape:

[megozilla13]

I have a feeling Diamond's plan is to only make replicas of the vintage figures. No new characters, accessories, or variants for Star Trek or Apes and no Zira or Uhura. You must have some idea in speaking with them Doc, is that the impression you have?


mikej

[jds1911a1]

In case anyone is interested, Medicom released 9" Green Hornet and Kato figures in Japan, as a part of their Real Action Heroes 220 line. Not quite Mego sized, but very well done. At least they sort of give you an idea of how cool a Mego sized Green Hornet/Kato would actually be.

medicom often sub licences to produce high end items from a master licensee. Likewise we know that Playing mantis licenced the hornet and Kato characters to make thier reissue in the 90's for captain action. unfortunately like marvel and DC the heavy hitter in herodom have a value to the trademark owner which makes them expensive to produce. personally I would love to see Grendel or MAGE hero lines but I think the market is too small to validate the cost of production.

[drmego]

When Diamond tells me I can speak - I will be happy to share.

Until then, my lips are zipped.

[mars396]

Well, my lips don’t have to be zipped…..


Not that I have any info anyway…


Just judging by DST’s past releases, and what the Doc has been hinting at, my prediction is that each series of two figures (after the Cornelius-Urko wave) will consist of one (near) exact repro and one new “Retro Cloth” figure.

This allows some cool combos
Repro Zira and LePage styled Ursus
Repro Soldier Ape and Heston/Francisscus Astronaut

And in Star Trek:
Repro Neptunian and Sulu
Repro Cheron and Chekov
Etc

Here’s my POTA wishlist:

LePage styled Ursus (I’m not going to buy a purple-suited Ursus, unless that is the only one EMCE makes)

MUTANTS ! !

LePage styled Soldier Apes (with correct rifles), Zaius, and, well, pretty much everything LePage has done

A Doc Mego designed horse to put these Apes on !

A Heston and/or Francissus looking Astronaut

Heston in ANSA spacesuit

Ceasar with M16

Repro Cornelius and Zira

[mars396]

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[lepage]

well I highly doubt we will see any new accs or new figures as it would bring the cost up but it would cost virtually nothing to just change the helmet color and or use a differant colored dye for the outfits.
This IMO is a very reasonable and feasable solution that (again) IMO would sell more figures and make a lot more collectors happy.

If we get a traditional (exact copy) of the soldier ape which I already have loads of anyway, I MAY buy one (1).
If there was a variation of the soldier ape (black tunic,plum pants) I will be buying loads!

providing Diamond sees the light!? Its a no brainer if you ask me.

[critter2]

I'm not really sure how I feel about POTA repro figures. Kinda torn, worried and happy at the same time. I will buy at least one of each, the Apeaholic in me will see to that.:grin:

I have my fingers crossed that there will be variations of some sort(by accident or otherwise) They will be great for custom work.
Come to think of it, If they are in the 20-25 buck range, for the body, head, boots etc, its about worth it for custom parts.

Just my random thoughts.

[rikitikitavi]

I am reticent about buying loads of apes, even soldiers, due to the affordabilty of the originals. On a good day, you can buy a solider ape complete for less than DST will sell them.

[ABMAC]

…If there was a variation of the soldier ape (black tunic,plum pants) I will be buying loads!

They're not plum and black. The fabric and leather are both shades of brown:

http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/5/GorillaC.jpg

[kingcarm]

I would buy one of each ape just so that my little daughter (3 yrs old) could have her own set to play with. :yes: She already has an original Cornelius that she has painted with her water color paint. :googly:

[rikitikitavi]

I was just thinking that if Soldier apes were made, they'd be Type 2. Most of my vintage apes (some 60 figures) are type 1, especially the soldiers. It would be interesting to have extra type 2 soldiers. A bit different.

[ctc]

>Later versions of the MALE CTVT bodies seemed to improve ,BUT the female version Sucks EGGS !

I found the female bodies with necks to be passable.... but the ones without are horrible! The male bodies did improve; and the glow ones were darned near as good as an original Mego.

>I was just thinking that if Soldier apes were made, they'd be Type 2.

Yeah... and I would very much prefer T2 apes. There are a few new Apes figs I'd love to get. I still need both ape generals, and repro ones would be cheaper. (Complete anyhoo...) And I could always use more soldier apes.

>On a good day, you can buy a solider ape complete for less than DST will sell them.

That's true, but I figgered the same thing about the Kirk/Klingon set but they seemed to sell pretty well.

Don C.

[drmego]

The apes are all going to be type 2 style - the rivets used in the type 1
bodies contained lead - that was why Mego stopped making them.

Marty and Neil told us this at MegoCon - it's on the DVD.

As for extra accessories and outfit variations - I will do my best to
work on that - either with the figure or as an add-on product.
As the guys at Diamond get to know this market, and I have some
time to work it out, we should be able to make everybody happy -
well, maybe not EVERYBODY.:juggleyes_y:

[batmanmc]

i would still rather see new stuff then old remade stuff.

[rikitikitavi]

I think we can rely on Doc. Hopefully, there can be some soldier ape variant heads and some accessories.

[Blue Meanie]

I have supported the EMCE Trek line by ordering 2 cases of each of the first 3 series. I know that's not a super huge order compared to others....but then again I'm not on the re-sale end of the figures. I'm supporting the EMCE Trek line because I want to see NEW never made figures. Chekov, Sulu, a new Gorn or maybe even Kahn. IMHO there has to be a new figure in the series by wave 4 or the interest in the Retro line will be completely lost. I can tell you that I don't think I'll order any more cases if by wave 4 there isn't any new figures in the line. I understand the whole dynamics of having to deal with Diamond...they are a Monopoly and dictate to others how things will go. But they have to realize that Trek is a DEAD line....always has been and always will be. Trek collectors lose interest really quick. See the 3 different companies that have had licenses to the Trek Line. New Retro Styled figures is what EMCE/Diamond needs to do in order to keep the interest up. Again, just my opinion. When you have a talented sculptor as James Brady is...you need to utilize that talent. And it's not like he'll have to create a new sculpt...he probably still has the sculpts from the Kahn that he did...as well as the Gorn.

[HardyGirl]

I know I've already said this, but I really would love to see some playsets. With Star Trek, The Enterprise set is pretty easy to come by, and not that expensive either, but an afforable Mission To Gamma VI would be nice. And since everyone on the main page was talking about the POTA Treehouse, Forbidden Zone, the Villiage and the Fortress, seeing those again (w/ more plastic than cardboard) would be cool too. If enough dads talked these things up, and got the figures for their kids, by next Christmas I could just hear some kid ask for one of those awesome playsets for Christmas, just like back in the day.:yes:

[ABMAC]

Yeah, it would be a shame if some of the original Mego toys retained their value. I look forward to the near future when my kids will have to wrest my grandchildren away from their total-immersion video games to come visit me and my shoddy reproductions of forty-year-old toys.

[batmanmc]

as fars as playsets go i would like a shuttle maybe a sick bay or engineer room. to remake old playsets without making them better or different is something i wont support. new ones yes. mike

[lepage]

The apes are all going to be type 2 style - the rivets used in the type 1
bodies contained lead - that was why Mego stopped making them.

Marty and Neil told us this at MegoCon - it's on the DVD.

As for extra accessories and outfit variations - I will do my best to
work on that - either with the figure or as an add-on product.
As the guys at Diamond get to know this market, and I have some
time to work it out, we should be able to make everybody happy -
well, maybe not EVERYBODY.:juggleyes_y:



Whatever the outcome I appreciate the effort!

[Captain]

I just read the DST blurb about the new figures (Doc has it posted at his site.)

I hope I'm not stealing Paul's thunder here, but it mentions that Dr. Zira will be part of the assortment....you all know what that means!!!

[jds1911a1]

as fars as playsets go i would like a shuttle maybe a sick bay or engineer room. to remake old playsets without making them better or different is something i wont support. new ones yes. mike

Hence why we await DIDAs displaysets so feverishly

I agree megoueque newer display areas are badly needed especially "generic" city places (newsroom, city street corner, apartment)

[batmanmc]

i would love to see the dida displays made

[rikitikitavi]

Yeah, it would be a shame if some of the original Mego toys retained their value. I look forward to the near future when my kids will have to wrest my grandchildren away from their total-immersion video games to come visit me and my shoddy reproductions of forty-year-old toys.

Now, now, Ant! :smiley1: Have no fear Megos will hold their value. Just think if you could make cheap and shoddy reproductions of some collectors? The originals wouldn't change. :yes:

[ABMAC]

Now, now, Ant! :smiley1: Have no fear Megos will hold their value.

Have you priced Kirks and Klingons on eBay lately?


Just think if you could make cheap and shoddy reproductions of some collectors? The originals wouldn't change. :yes:

Nice try, but the analogy doesn't hold up. Using our own Palitoy as an example: :grin:

Palitoy is accessible to all, at no cost. The shoddy Palitoy wannabe is also free of charge, but the quality is obviously inferior. Naturally, nobody cares about the opinions expressed on his forum by the imitation Palitoy; the imitation is only supported by undesirable people who don't have access to the original, and by people whose compulsion to "collect 'em all!" extends to shoddy knockoffs. The original Palitoy's value doesn't change, as you say, despite the availability of a repro.

If an inferior forum with easier access appeared in reaction to the original forum's access being denied to the majority of people, then it would thrive. Under those conditions, the value of the original would be greatly reduced.

[Meule]

Palitoy is accessible to all, at no cost. The shoddy Palitoy wannabe is also free of charge, but the quality is obviously inferior. Naturally, nobody cares about the opinions expressed on his forum by the imitation Palitoy; the imitation is only supported by undesirable people who don't have access to the original, and by people whose compulsion to "collect 'em all!" extends to shoddy knockoffs. The original Palitoy's value doesn't change, as you say, despite the availability of a repro.


That's no way to talk about Brian, he deserves better than that :crazy:

[EMCE Hammer]

I'd give the imitation Palitoys to all my kids for chew toys and possible future M-80 fodder:-)