View Full Version : Buck Rogers/Tigerman 24.99 at BBTS
Teemu
Sep 14, '11, 4:53 PM
All I can say is WOW!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=ZIC10000&mode=retail
All I can say is WOW!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=ZIC10000&mode=retail
That's a fantastic price and I hope that anybody who has been on the fence about buying these figures will take advantage of this opportunity.
toys2cool
Sep 14, '11, 5:51 PM
that is a sweet deal
Nostalgiabuff
Sep 14, '11, 6:35 PM
wow, if you haven't gotten these yet you can't pass up a deal like that. they are amazingly detailed figures.
starsky
Sep 14, '11, 7:39 PM
wow, craig. looks like you got them to carry the figures?
torgospizza
Sep 14, '11, 8:06 PM
I can't believe that price! Seriously, a total steal. They're worth every penny of the original price.
wow, craig. looks like you got them to carry the figures?
BBTS has been my best customer and I'm looking forward to working with them on more deals. Who knows, maybe at some point they'll want to partner up with me in the toy making business. :sarky:
Teemu
Sep 14, '11, 8:57 PM
BBTS has been my best customer and I'm looking forward to working with them on more deals. Who knows, maybe at some point they'll want to partner up with me in the toy making business. :sarky:
:drool_y: so BBTS could be what we need to get Hawk,Wilma,Vorvon Space Vampire,and Ardala into production??????????
:drool_y: so BBTS could be what we need to get Hawk,Wilma,Vorvon Space Vampire,and Ardala into production??????????
I've never asked them but I seriously doubt they would be willing to take on the financial risk.
SeattleEd
Sep 15, '11, 12:31 PM
Even though I just own Buck right now, I'm buying a set. Well worth it.
Craig, hope Hawk comes through and wish Twiki were there as well.
Even though I just own Buck right now, I'm buying a set. Well worth it.
Craig, hope Hawk comes through and wish Twiki were there as well.
The sales for Hawk, Kane, and the Draconian Guard would have to be through the roof before a Twiki figure could get made. The tooling would be very expensive.
Fire Marshal Bill
Sep 15, '11, 3:54 PM
That's a fantastic price and I hope that anybody who has been on the fence about buying these figures will take advantage of this opportunity.
That's me..... and i certainly just did. I never watched Buck Rogers when it was on television, but everyone was going on so much about these figures that i felt left out so i went and bought the box set of the complete series of Buck Rogers and started watching. I like it so far..... and i can't wait to get my Buck and Tigerman figures :grin:.
Nostalgiabuff
Sep 16, '11, 9:07 PM
You will not be disappointed. these figures are the top of the line
I think I'll take the plunge.
magyar1964
Sep 26, '11, 7:50 AM
Just sold some stuff in the marketplace and took that money and bought these.
starsky
Sep 26, '11, 11:28 AM
just wanted to echo everyone's sentiment. you will not regret buying buck and tigerman.
jimsmegos
Sep 26, '11, 1:32 PM
Sweet lord that's an incredible price! These figures are top shelf plus. That price really makes me numb considering the quality you get for the extremely low price. Wowza! The hoarder in me is wanting to go nuts right now! :googly:
Jshack
Sep 30, '11, 1:29 PM
Done. I had debated buying them directly from your site...so you got the lion's share of the money, but this was too good to pass up. Hopeully a flurry of activity will help to convince them to support you current and future efforts.
Thanks for going out on a limb and doing what you do.
Done. I had debated buying them directly from your site...so you got the lion's share of the money, but this was too good to pass up. Hopeully a flurry of activity will help to convince them to support you current and future efforts.
Thanks for going out on a limb and doing what you do.
Honestly I'm glad you bought from BBTS. They've been my best customer and I hope to work with them a lot on future projects. They also seem to like me better than that other large online retailer. :sarky:
No need to thank me, for the most part I'm enjoying being out there on a limb. :smile:
Jshack
Sep 30, '11, 1:48 PM
Honestly I'm glad you bought from BBTS. They've been my best customer and I hope to work with them a lot on future projects. They also seem to like me better than that other large online retailer. :sarky:
No need to thank me, for the most part I'm enjoying being out there on a limb. :smile:
If not thanks then appreciation...oh and if your keeping score...my vote for the next figure (however it happens) would be Col. Wilma Deering...cuz who didn't have a crush on Erin Gray...:grin:
Jshack
Oct 3, '11, 11:06 AM
Very excited! I just got the email that Buck and Tigerman have shipped. It"s like Christmas in October! Although it is bittersweet given the situation. Any updates on moving forward with the line?
Very excited! I just got the email that Buck and Tigerman have shipped. It"s like Christmas in October! Although it is bittersweet given the situation. Any updates on moving forward with the line?
I'm in talks with a company that might be interested in taking the line over so hopefully I'll have an update by the end of the week.
Teemu
Oct 3, '11, 12:04 PM
I'm in talks with a company that might be interested in taking the line over so hopefully I'll have an update by the end of the week.
This is great news...
Will the company still use your body,or will they create their own?
Does the Company only want the last 3 figures? (Hawk,Kane,Draco guard)
or Do they also want to make the others you had planned (Wilma,Vorvon,Ardala,Twiki etc)
This is great news...
Will the company still use your body,or will they create their own?
Does the Company only want the last 3 figures? (Hawk,Kane,Draco guard)
or Do they also want to make the others you had planned (Wilma,Vorvon,Ardala,Twiki etc)
I won't have an answer for the first two questions until a deal is made, assuming one is. As for the third question, nothing has been discussed beyond the remaining three figures from series 1.
kennermike
Oct 3, '11, 12:22 PM
I won't have an answer for the first two questions until a deal is made, assuming one is. As for the third question, nothing has been discussed beyond the remaining three figures from series 1.
I just Hope Hawk gets made Craig hope to hear good news from you
MIB41
Oct 3, '11, 12:56 PM
Fingers and toes crossed!
mikey1974
Oct 3, '11, 2:08 PM
yeah,hope we at least get the other 3 figures made....
magyar1964
Oct 3, '11, 4:26 PM
Got my Buck and Tigerman from BBTS today and they're GREAT!!
I hope the talks work out and the line will continue. I also hope Wilma and Ardela will also get made someday.:drool_y:
I finally ordered them from BBTS. I'm not the biggest fan of the show but I was impresssed with the photos I saw of the figures and the price can't be beat. Mine should arrive Tuesday or Wednesday. I'll report back then and I have no doubt I'll be very happy.
SGTROCK
Oct 3, '11, 9:27 PM
Buck and Tigerman are amazing!!!
Great job!
I have my fingers crossed for Hawk!
My Buck Rogers and Tigerman arrived about an hour ago. They are OUTSTANDING!!!!! I knew they would be good but they have far exceeded my expectations. The attention to detail on Tigerman is amazing. I was surprised and amazed that the fangs Tigerman wears are individual pieces. I likeness on the figures is great and so is the body. I didn't know they came with extra hands so that was a cool bonus. I know these are intended as collectibles but they would make wonderful toys.
Jase25
Oct 4, '11, 4:19 PM
Got my order of Bucks and Tiger Men in from BBTS today...6 sets! I'm doing my part to support ZICA TOYS!....Craig these guys are just outstanding and BTW the bodies I ordered from you came this past Friday...They are amazing. I honestly feel these bodies are the best 1/9 scale base bodies out there...Period. They are simply perfect. Wish Mattel would have had you on their team when they were doing their retro line. I truly hope someone picks up on the Buck Roger line and continues with your incredible ground work you have started.
Take Care -
Jase :smiley12:
Mefiboschet
Oct 6, '11, 3:48 PM
Now with the anouncement of the BBP Classic BSG figures the Buck Rogers line somehow has to survive. I just hope that the BR line will be picked up by that other company. Too much work and effort already went into this.
Now with the anouncement of the BBP Classic BSG figures the Buck Rogers line somehow has to survive. I just hope that the BR line will be picked up by that other company. Too much work and effort already went into this.
AGREED!
I am interested in the announced EMCE BG line (if they actually make more than two figures) But I like Buck Rogers much better! Much more interesting characters.....Hopefully this new company wants to go into series 2 aswell
Delusional B
Oct 6, '11, 7:05 PM
I just got these two, recently. They are the highest quality "ReMegos" I've seen. The attention to detail on these is pretty amazing and nothing like anything I've seen at this scale. Pictures really don't do them justice. The packaging is incredible, too. Picture the old GiJoe "Coffin boxes" except with a cellophane window on the front.
The only "down side," depending on your point of view, is that these are almost too good to have been done by Mego, back in the day... and that probably wasn't the intent, anyway. They are almost too high-quality to have that kind of "cheap charm" that most Megos kind of had. These are kind of what we always wished Megos were when we were kids, I guess. So, that's really not a down-side.
I love 'em, though. It's obvious that these were produced with the utmost concern for quality and authenticity... almost like good sixth-scale figures that have been shrunk down to 8".
torgospizza
Oct 6, '11, 8:52 PM
I just got these two, recently. They are the highest quality "ReMegos" I've seen. The attention to detail on these is pretty amazing and nothing like anything I've seen at this scale. Pictures really don't do them justice. The packaging is incredible, too. Picture the old GiJoe "Coffin boxes" except with a cellophane window on the front.
The only "down side," depending on your point of view, is that these are almost too good to have been done by Mego, back in the day... and that probably wasn't the intent, anyway. They are almost too high-quality to have that kind of "cheap charm" that most Megos kind of had. These are kind of what we always wished Megos were when we were kids, I guess. So, that's really not a down-side.
I love 'em, though. It's obvious that these were produced with the utmost concern for quality and authenticity... almost like good sixth-scale figures that have been shrunk down to 8".
I wish I could just click "Like" Facebook style on your post, because 1) I'm glad you picked up a set and 2) I agree with everything you said. I wish all 8" figures were of this level of quality. They're really the best 1/9 figures I've ever seen.
I think Zica buck rogers will have us all spoiled in terms of quality...I don't believe those upcoming EMCE Battlestar Galactica figures will even compare in quality
Mefiboschet
Oct 7, '11, 1:43 AM
I think Zica buck rogers will have us all spoiled in terms of quality...I don't believe those upcoming EMCE Battlestar Galactica figures will even compare in quality
I agree. I don't think, that EMCE or any of the other companies that produce retro 8" action figures will meet the standard of quality and detail that ZICA has. But they never intended to do so, as they have a different philosophy. Their figures are made in a way, as if they could have been made by Mego back in the day, whereas ZICA figures are on a completely different plane.
If expectations would be too high, we probably won't see anything released.
I also would have prefered to see classic BSG figures released by ZICA in the same quality and detail as Buck Rogers. But unfortunately it's not gonna happen. We even have to be concerned if the Buck Rogers line is going to be continued.
So after 30 years of waiting, I'd be quite content with EMCE quality BSG figures.
mikey1974
Oct 7, '11, 5:29 PM
here's a question, and just pure speculation here,not like i have any inside knowledge or anything...
what is the company Craig was selling the BR licence to (if it goes through) is EMCE/ BBP? would we be willing to accept a small drop in quality to have the figures come out?
Mefiboschet
Oct 8, '11, 12:58 AM
I definitely would! According to Craig's information, the quality of the rest of wave 1 is already set according the the prototypes. If it would be EMCE/BBP, than the main question would be, if they'd release the figure with the ZICA body or their own body. I'd prefer the ZICA body, but even if they would come on a repro Mego body, one still could buy bodies seperately from ZICA and swap the clothes and head.
Jase25
Oct 9, '11, 12:23 PM
If the rest of the Buck line comes out by another company....and it's not on a ZICA body...it would be a must to switch it to one of Craigs bodies. I love all the RE-Mego type figures (ok except Mattel's DC figures with Scoliosis) but honestly....The Zica body is truly the best body out there.
Jase
Teemu
Oct 12, '11, 7:58 PM
Hey Craig,any word on this company taking over the buck rogers line??
Hey Craig,any word on this company taking over the buck rogers line??
I'm hoping to have an answer by the end of the week.
will5967
Oct 13, '11, 1:44 AM
Just ordered two more sets of Buck and Tiger Man to add to the set I already have. Too much, too little too late, I'm sure, but I'm hoping that every little bit helps. :wink_y:
Byrnes
Oct 21, '11, 10:38 AM
To be honest I was hesitant to purchase these with just 2 figures out. I don't collect anything over 4" and I usually need at least 5 in a wave. The price was really high for me since these figures are out of my normal scope of $6-8. After reading about what was going on with these figures it's a real shame. I just want to say I'm sorry I didn't purchase these when they came out at the regular price and to say Kudos to ZICA for making 2 incredible figures and inspiring me to go outside my normal collecting habbits with these BR figures. Hope it's not to late but I'm spreading the word on my GI JOE and Star Wars forums. I'm on board for anything else that comes out. Good luck!
Mefiboschet
Oct 22, '11, 11:09 AM
I still very much hope that at least wave 1 will be continued. These figures are just too good to be cancelled.
Any news in regard to that other company?
ZICA
Oct 22, '11, 11:36 AM
I still very much hope that at least wave 1 will be continued. These figures are just too good to be cancelled.
Any news in regard to that other company?
The other company passed on the deal and I've contacted one more but the odds don't look good. As soon as I have an answer I'll post it here and on the ZICA Facebook page.
Teemu
Oct 22, '11, 12:14 PM
The other company passed on the deal and I've contacted one more but the odds don't look good. As soon as I have an answer I'll post it here and on the ZICA Facebook page.
Craig,what about BBTS or Amoktime taking them? making them their Exclusives to their store
ZICA
Oct 22, '11, 12:26 PM
Craig,what about BBTS or Amoktime taking them? making them their Exclusives to their store
Both have been considered but that's all I can say for now.
Megazord Mike
Oct 24, '11, 8:32 PM
Well I bought a Buck/Tigerman set over the weekend at BBTS. I was debating whether to get them at the Castaway sale but BigBad also had the Retro Action Flash Gordon and Ming set for $30 and getting Buck and Flash together was too appealing.
rebelpig
Oct 26, '11, 5:13 PM
I've thought about this too the flash gordon pair, but I'd have to give Flash a Zica body.
Megazord Mike
Oct 26, '11, 7:40 PM
Would the coloring on the body work? Flash looks like a real whitey.
will5967
Nov 1, '11, 11:03 PM
I just received my extra Buck and Tiger Man sets. The AWESOME FACTOR of these figures just never quite wears off! I could just about cry for lack of a Draconian Guard though. That armored uniform and helmet ensemble is kick butt cool! But it seems I shall forever be tantalized and tortured by the luscious prototype photos on the back of the box.... Where is the justice, I ask you? Even "the old man" from A Christmas Story had the shattered pieces of his beloved leg lamp to bury in the back yard, next to the garage. We don't even have that! For figures that have actually already been tooled, no less. I'm speechless. Nah.... Naddafinga!
HardyGirl
Nov 15, '11, 10:25 AM
I just ordered some for a friend for Christmas. I'm sure he'll love them. :yes:
Ovalprocess
Nov 28, '11, 2:22 PM
Now Sold OUT!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=ZIC10000&mode=retail
magyar1964
Nov 28, '11, 3:22 PM
I'm glad I got mine, they are terrific figures.
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