2011 MegoMeet Exclusive Figure Teaser

[Chris DVM]

Hey,
Wow, what do you know - I'm late on releasing the info on the MegoMeet Exclusive.

That is so unusual - I'm never late on anything (OK, try not to choke on your own vomit).

Anyway, we shall have an abreviated mystery period. As always, three hints as to the identity of the figure, although this year will probably be MUCH easier to guess than my crazy hints last year.

1) This figure fits in with an already existing Mego line, right down to the clam shell packaging.
2) This character has proven to be the most costly and hardest to acquire the licensing for, only has been successful once in the history of this brand.
3) HFM

Mondo easy for some, a bit harder for others. As always, keep the answer to yourself - announcement will come May 1st.

Chris DVM

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

Sooo exciting. What does HFM mean?

[Brown Bear]

HFM = Hot Furry Mammel?

[Trappy Trek Freak]

Is it an 8 inch Kristi McNichol ???? LOL

[z3zep]

Chris -- any news on the Indiana Jones figure from last year??? We are still waiting.....

[Mego Milk]

Betty White?

[Type3Toys]

Herman Freakin Monster?

[noelani72]

Chris -- any news on the Indiana Jones figure from last year??? We are still waiting.....

Final 2010 Second Indy Run Info - Mego Talk (http://megomuseum.com/community/showthread.php?t=57989)

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

Must be time for another clue Chris!

[Mego Milk]

Electro?

[Mego Milk]

Hank McCoy?

[hedrap]

3. HFM = Human Figure Model...unless there's a Mego-specific version. So, it's a real person.

2. It's not a standard superhero character, but a character/someone who's only had success once in the history of action figure lines...which means it's been acquired more than one time.

1. Fits in with "an already existing Mego Line", so something beyond WGSH. And "Clamshell Packaging", so not a box.

[Tothiro]

Clearly it's Baron Zemo. Because that fits in with Big Lebowski, am I right?
I'm strangely hungry for Unicorn Steak...

[bizzaro megomauler]

i think I figured it out and damn that's sweet! I want one, but can't get to MM!!!!

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

3. HFM = Human Figure Model...unless there's a Mego-specific version. So, it's a real person.

2. It's not a standard superhero character, but a character/someone who's only had success once in the history of action figure lines...which means it's been acquired more than one time.

1. Fits in with "an already existing Mego Line", so something beyond WGSH. And "Clamshell Packaging", so not a box.

I read it as only been successful in gaining the licence to make a figure once in the history of this brand.

[Duncan]

i think I figured it out and damn that's sweet! I want one, but can't get to MM!!!!

Yeah, I think I do too. If it's who I think it is, I'd almost want a playset to go with.

[megocrazy]

Sooo exciting. What does HFM mean?

Hairy Freakin Monkey!
Homely Fat Mongoloid
Hefty Footed Mammoth

Why would this figure be in a clamshell and not a box? HMMMMMM

[samurainoir]

Heston in Apes?

This would be a figure people want. The EMCE line ended too soon before being able to extend the line like Trek... Clamshell?

http://guidestobuy.com/images/actionfigure/upload//images/I/41K7QBS4E2L.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51do0NgTcZL.jpg

http://www.fast-autos.net/diecast-cars-models/diecast-car-image-large/planet-of-the-apes-pota-taylor-action-figure-medicom_350316411292.jpg

http://www.retrospace.co.nz/assets/resized/sm/upload/3i/fl/xh/7b/IMG_0459-320-640-240-480.jpg

http://www.figurerealm.com/Galleries/planetoftheapessignatureseries/TaylorLightBrown-Front.jpg

Loincloth or spacesuit? Bearded or not?

[thunderbolt]

I got it figured out. RCC works for the initials, too.

[megocrazy]

I got it figured out. RCC works for the initials, too.

Yes it does.

[Duncan]

Hairy Freakin Monkey!
Homely Fat Mongoloid
Hefty Footed Mammoth



Hand, foot and mouth disease. They're making one of the kids to add to the Little House series.

[AAAAA]

oh i give up

[Chris DVM]

Hey,
Geez guys, I thought these clues were a dead giveaway. Oh well, you only have about a week before I state the 'obvious'.
Chris DVM

[thunderbolt]

You could just say if TBolt is right. :)

[Evel KMego]

I got it!!!! Not tellin'.(Unless you got cash)

[Timothy2251]

Thunderbolt's on the same wavelength I am; figured this out from the clues early on. Can't wait to see the figure, though!

[Hotfoot]

I got it figured out. RCC works for the initials, too.

Really Cute Cat

Radio Control Car

R C Cola

[Random Axe]

Okay, I got it now. I had a hard time with HFM. I didn't know what the F was till tonight. This should be a treat. I'm curious at what outfit this character will sport. Very curious about the head too.

[mego73]

I know it is and I am not telling :)

[Mego Milk]

Two-Face?

[megocrazy]

Two-Face?

No just one. :grin:

[Mego Milk]

Sean Connery?

[palitoy]

I'd tell everybody but my mouth is full of caramels

[Toy Talk]

I'd tell everybody but my mouth is full of caramels
Now that is a good hint.

[Meule]

I'd tell everybody but my mouth is full of caramels

That did it for me, thanks B :grin:

[thunderbolt]

That hint made it way to easy. :smile:

[sprytel]

I'd tell everybody but my mouth is full of caramels

:grin::grin::grin::grin::grin::grin::grin::grin:

[Mego Milk]

Bo Duke?

[Timothy2251]

Confirmed my guess! Thanks, Palitoy, and I can't wait for the big unveiling.

[generic]

This year's figure is really cool, but the figure itself isn't the only thing that's cool about this one! :yes:

[ScottA]

I can't wait until we're putting this one together at the annual assembly Friday night at the hotel.

[generic]

I can't wait until we're putting this one together at the annual assembly Friday night at the hotel.

I suggested to Chris today that maybe he should finish the 2011 figures early so that he can get a head start on his insane project for 2012. His response:

" 'Early' ...I've heard of that word, but I'm not sure that I understand the meaning."

So, yeah, it looks like you guys will be putting the 2011 figure together the night before too. :smiley1:

[Chris DVM]

I can't wait until we're putting this one together at the annual assembly Friday night at the hotel.

You, sir, are a sick individual after last years figure-fest.
Chris DVM

[ScottA]

^ Aw, come on now. It wasn't that bad. We all know we had fun that night. :smiley1:

I look forward to assembly hour(s).

[megocrazy]

I suggested to Chris today that maybe he should finish the 2011 figures early so that he can get a head start on his insane project for 2012. His response:

" 'Early' ...I've heard of that word, but I'm not sure that I understand the meaning."

So, yeah, it looks like you guys will be putting the 2011 figure together the night before too. :smiley1:

Considering 2012's figure was already chosen prior to MM 2010, yeah it'll still be built in a top secret West Virginia location in June 2012. :wink: But it will be the best one to date, I guarantee it. I don't mind the dolly dress up fest. It's always a laugh a minute.

[Flynne]

You, sir, are a sick individual after last years figure-fest.
Chris DVM

Aw, I feel cheated if I'm not in on the MM Sweat Shop Assembly Line LOL

[drmego]

Boot casting update:

16 pairs done
24 pairs to go.

Chris - you will receive them by the first week in May.

[thunderbolt]

This year's figure is really cool, but the figure itself isn't the only thing that's cool about this one! :yes:

don't tell me its a prototype for an actual EMCE figure??

[Mego Milk]

sandman?

[generic]

don't tell me its a prototype for an actual EMCE figure??

As cool as that would be, nope, it's not a prototype for an EMCE. :wink:

[generic]

sandman?

Golden Age or Neil Gaiman? :smiley1:

[megoapesnut]

I got it, but I had to do some creative Google-ing to figure out Brian's hint. I should have got it from the other clues, but my thinking was WAY off base.

[Meule]

As cool as that would be, nope, it's not a prototype for an EMCE. :wink:

It would be cool if he was part of a line for that other famous show he starred in

[Chris DVM]

It would be cool if he was part of a line for that other famous show he starred in

Hey,
OK, you got ME on that one!!?
Chris DVM

[Chris DVM]

Reveal will be on Sunday, May 1st.

[Meule]

Hey,
OK, you got ME on that one!!?
Chris DVM

If you know me you should know what show I'm talking about. I've done "a couple" of customs from this show :wink_y:

[boss]

still blissfully clueless on this one.

[bobws]

still blissfully clueless on this one.

You and me both!

When i think i have something , then someone says something that blows that idea away. looking forward to coming to work sunday nite and checking what figure it is. then worrying about not getting it!

[Mego Milk]

Kojak?

[MEMEGO]

the greatest american hero would be my guess

[THE FALCON]

Dang I still don't have a clue.

[wilbs518]

I'm clueless too. Please pm me if you want to share.

[palitoy]

oop Chris let it slip during the podcast taping last night.

[generic]

I'll say this about the figure: There is a pretty large demographic that will think this figure is AWESOME! But there are probably quite a few people who will not be familiar with this character at all. Of all of the exclusives, this one may be the most obscure for many Mego collectors.

[Chris DVM]

I'll say this about the figure: There is a pretty large demographic that will think this figure is AWESOME! But there are probably quite a few people who will not be familiar with this character at all. Of all of the exclusives, this one may be the most obscure for many Mego collectors.

Hey,
Don't know if I truely agree with that. Mighty Mightor and Kromedome were probably more obscure as figures, but, at least for me, this figure is a labor of love. I have wanted to make this figure for the last 10 years, so having it as the exclusive and making 40 of them is a great end of a long long journey.
And I did give the answer on the newest podcast - not sure if it will come out before Sunday or not, but there is a teaser for those who listen.
Chris DVM

[megoapesnut]

I think it' a great idea for an exclusive. I am not into customs or exclusives AT ALL. And I certainly would not have purchased Mighty Mightor or Kromedome. But I might just jump on this figure.

[drmego]

Boot casting update:

42 pairs done - please tell me I can stop!

Antenna TV is showing Maude these days - I wonder if they show
the old '60s sitcom "Mothers-In-Law" that was as dated a show
as Maude and I still find myself remembering episodes.

[Chris DVM]

Boot casting update:

42 pairs done - please tell me I can stop!

Antenna TV is showing Maude these days - I wonder if they show
the old '60s sitcom "Mothers-In-Law" that was as dated a show
as Maude and I still find myself remembering episodes.

Hey,
Man, it was a shame that that show got cancelled so quickly. A great cast of characters in that show.
Chris DVM

[megocrazy]

I wonder if they show
the old '60s sitcom "Mothers-In-Law" that was as dated a show
as Maude and I still find myself remembering episodes.

The only show I remember episodes of is "Transformers" love the voices.

[CaptainTrenchcoat]

The only show I remember episodes of is "Transformers" love the voices.

Dude, you're making me feel old. lol

[Chris DVM]

The only show I remember episodes of is "Transformers" love the voices.

Hey,


HINTS, PEOPLE, HINTS!!!

Chris DVM

[pmwasson]

Hey,


HINTS, PEOPLE, HINTS!!!

Chris DVM

Please! I'm still clueless.

[mego73]

Now that is a good hint.


Roger that!

:smiley1::smiley1::smiley1:

[mego73]

Boot casting update:

42 pairs done - please tell me I can stop!

Antenna TV is showing Maude these days - I wonder if they show
the old '60s sitcom "Mothers-In-Law" that was as dated a show
as Maude and I still find myself remembering episodes.


I'm currently watching M.I.L. on DVD.

[MegoScott]

Oh heck, just listen to the New Mego Museum Podcast! I think they might give the answer there.....:grin:

Mego Museum News: Mego Museum Podcast: Mego Meet is Coming! ChrisDVM Interview (http://museummego.blogspot.com/2011/04/mego-museum-podcast-mego-meet-is-coming.html)

[thunderbolt]

It would be cool if he was part of a line for that other famous show he starred in

Man from U.N.C.L.E.?? That would be a good EMCE line.

[alex]

Oh Wow, what a fantastic choice !!!!

[generic]

Hey,
Don't know if I truely agree with that. Mighty Mightor and Kromedome were probably more obscure as figures, but, at least for me, this figure is a labor of love. I have wanted to make this figure for the last 10 years, so having it as the exclusive and making 40 of them is a great end of a long long journey.
And I did give the answer on the newest podcast - not sure if it will come out before Sunday or not, but there is a teaser for those who listen.
Chris DVM

I think this character is a great choice and didn't mean to sound negative about it; I was really just adding to the list vague hints! :smiley1: For the average person, I agree with you completely, but I did specify that this character may be more obscure for many Mego collectors. I think a lot of Mego collectors would be familiar with Mightor and Kromedome just from threads here and information on the Mego Museum, but if you aren't a fan of the source material for this character, I don't think you'd know about him from hanging out here or general conversation in your daily life...unlike Ghost Rider or Indiana Jones where whether your a fan or not, you've probably at least heard of them.

[trekman101]

The clues all make sense now....but I never would have guessed it......I think the character will be familiar to a lot of people...it is a got to have for me :cool:

[megocrazy]

Hey,


HINTS, PEOPLE, HINTS!!!

Chris DVM


CYCLONUS!!!!

I actually didn't know he did this voice.

[Meule]

Man from U.N.C.L.E.?? That would be a good EMCE line.

Nope, that show :no:

[MarkStalcup]

I think I know...but
Someone's name will be mud if they reveal who it is too soon.
One wonders if the variants will include a nagging spouse...if so, some fans might buy multiples.
He was very popular with the women, and even hung out with Playmates a while back.

[MarkStalcup]

If the figure's not done in time, or gets into an argument with a Ricky Ricardo doll, it may be replaced by a Richard Deacon figure.
Only you...can prevent forest fires.

[Chris DVM]

I think I know...but
Someone's name will be mud if they reveal who it is too soon.
One wonders if the variants will include a nagging spouse...if so, some fans might buy multiples.
He was very popular with the women, and even hung out with Playmates a while back.

Hey,
Nope, can't think of any other clues that could be given. You pretty much covered them all. If people can't get it with this, they will never get it.
Chris DVM

[hedrap]

OK. I think I got it now. Before, the answer I was mining for was far out in the cold.

[Mego Milk]

I heard the podcast but can I still guess anyway?

is it Super Skrull?

[bleit1701]

y'know it could be a skrull. all the exclusives could secretly be skrulls.
Pinky Pinkston would know. Maybe even Britt Reid.

[drmego]

Of course you could always make a Capt. Leo Francis Walsh custom.

[Meule]

Of course you could always make a Capt. Leo Francis Walsh custom.

Or
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_R3V2Y7oid2A/SCg8dszxn4I/AAAAAAAAAZ4/QN4ZTCLOBgA/s576/1966%20Batman%203.JPG

Bottom row, third from the right :wink_y:

[rche]

love that pic, meule. serious awesomeness there. :grin:

[THE FALCON]

Sweet customs Meule!