While getting something else out of storage I found some of my Ready Gang figures. As promised, I took some pictures. I forgot just how big these guys were! As I mentioned in the other thread, they were very well articulated, and the accessories were the best ones Marx ever made. The only thing I hated was the rooted hair, which kinda "sissified" these guys a bit. Costumes were well designed, but Marx sure cut the fabric too fit...all the figures pants fit a bit tight, giving the impression they are all walking around with their flys unbuttoned....Being outlaws, this may be some form of rebellion?
If the line had come out a bit earlier,before Star Wars and its ilk killed off the western toys, I really believe this line would be as beloved today as Johnny West and the Lone Ranger!!!
The packaging was pretty cheap, and I noticed these are starting to come apart. Have to dig out my other set and the horses to see how they are holding up? The plastic used on the bodies is getting kinda fragile as well.
Trooper Gibson and Ringo kickin' up a ruckus:
Too much rotgut can make a man do things he'll regret:
(Body shot to show design and articulation.)
Crammed pic showing Ringo's accessories, box side (both sides the same) and back (the top picture runs vertically on an upright box).
Crummy shot of my other boxed Ringo and Sundown Kid:
If the line had come out a bit earlier,before Star Wars and its ilk killed off the western toys, I really believe this line would be as beloved today as Johnny West and the Lone Ranger!!!
The packaging was pretty cheap, and I noticed these are starting to come apart. Have to dig out my other set and the horses to see how they are holding up? The plastic used on the bodies is getting kinda fragile as well.
Trooper Gibson and Ringo kickin' up a ruckus:
Too much rotgut can make a man do things he'll regret:
(Body shot to show design and articulation.)
Crammed pic showing Ringo's accessories, box side (both sides the same) and back (the top picture runs vertically on an upright box).
Crummy shot of my other boxed Ringo and Sundown Kid:
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