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Here is a pic of the WIP prototype. I was hoping to have the finalized version to show but after today's meeting with my sculptor we determined more work needed to be done. We're still trying to figure out the best connecting method for the feet and ankles which is the only area that still needs work.
As you can see, the new body has vastly improved articulation over the first ZICA body. You'll also notice that there are two upper torso pieces. Theses pieces are interchangeable. One torso piece is for your standard retro style and original Mego heads, the other is for the modern ball and socket type heads. The arms pull out and out and can be popped back in the desired torso piece. If you have any questions I'll be happy to answer what I can. :smile:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/ccarl1968/ZICA%20Toys/MaleActionFigurePrototypesmall.jpg
SeattleEd
Feb 28, '12, 1:28 PM
HOMERUN!!! This should make customizing much easier. Well done, Craig and thank you so much! Are the muscle body in the works? Also, is this the same dimensions as a Flatt body?
turnbolt
Feb 28, '12, 1:33 PM
Looks great. Can't Wait to get some!
HOMERUN!!! This should make customizing much easier. Well done, Craig and thank you so much! Are the muscle body in the works? Also, is this the same dimensions as a Flatt body?
There is no muscle body in the works but the hardest part is almost over so getting one made should be fairly easy if I'm financially able to do it at some point. I don't have a Flatt body to compare but an original Mego body and a retro Mattel body were used for size references.
ooohhh... nice. I've got some spiderman outfits that would look good on that.
The interchangable torso is a great idea. If the idea flys, making bulkier (or skinnier) torsos, arms, and legs would make this the ultimate in custom bodies.
nice work. :hokay:
thunderbolt
Feb 28, '12, 1:54 PM
Great improvement over the last one.
Godzilla
Feb 28, '12, 2:06 PM
Wow,you had me at hello.
livnxxxl
Feb 28, '12, 2:40 PM
Wow Craig, The new body really looks good so far. :2thumbsup: Options! I love options. :cool_y: I look forward to seeing it become a reality in the very near future. :yes:
I know that it may be way too soon to ask, but I will do so anyway. Do you have a price point in mind for the new body yet?
Thanks for sharing the WIP picture. :cool_y:
Wow Craig, The new body really looks good so far. :2thumbsup: Options! I love options. :cool_y: I look forward to seeing it become a reality in the very near future. :yes:
I know that it may be way too soon to ask, but I will do so anyway. Do you have a price point in mind for the new body yet?
Thanks for sharing the WIP picture. :cool_y:
Don't have an SRP yet but I'll try to keep it as reasonable as possible. It will definitely be more than the ZICA body v.1 price of $10.00.
The4thDoctor
Feb 28, '12, 2:58 PM
WOW!! Well done!! You're figure looks extremely poseable...I like the 2 chest pieces as well...I can't wait to own one...Wayne (He'll make a nice zombie..) :scarf::happyk9::music-smiley-006:
livnxxxl
Feb 28, '12, 3:00 PM
Don't have an SRP yet but I'll try to keep it as reasonable as possible. It will definitely be more than the ZICA body v.1 price of $10.00.
Thanks Craig for the prompt reply. :cool_y:
sprytel
Feb 28, '12, 3:17 PM
I like it. Seems like you went all out on the articulation!
Just curious... why 2 torsos instead of making the neck post removable?
I like it. Seems like you went all out on the articulation!
Just curious... why 2 torsos instead of making the neck post removable?
The main reason was because the internal mechanics needed for the improved shoulder articulation wouldn't allow for a removable neck post.
Boywonder0
Feb 28, '12, 3:36 PM
Don't have an SRP yet but I'll try to keep it as reasonable as possible. It will definitely be more than the ZICA body v.1 price of $10.00.
Craig, thank you so much for thinking about us and the hobby. That interchangeable torso part is a great consideration. The new ZICA body looks fantastic and I'll dare to say that you are slowly becoming the "HotToys" of the 1:9 scale. As for the cost, I think that people will be willing to pay more when they get more. Just a comment: PLEASE HAVE UNLIMITED OF THESE BUY!!! Keep up the good work!
Nostalgiabuff
Feb 28, '12, 3:47 PM
looks great Craig!
jessica
Feb 28, '12, 3:52 PM
Wow that's really stunning!
Earth 2 Chris
Feb 28, '12, 3:56 PM
Awesome Craig! That's a thing of beauty!
Chris
wilbs518
Feb 28, '12, 3:59 PM
Excellent work!
Jerry68
Feb 28, '12, 4:09 PM
That is awesome! Just one question; are the artms roughly the same size as v 1.0? It's hard to tell from that angle. I will put an order in as soon as they are available.
TCM Hitchhiker
Feb 28, '12, 4:15 PM
Now that is looking mighty slick man. Well done!
That is awesome! Just one question; are the artms roughly the same size as v 1.0? It's hard to tell from that angle. I will put an order in as soon as they are available.
Thanks for the compliments everybody, I really appreciate it. :smile:
The arms aren't as bulky as the v.1 body. I wanted to tone the bulk down on the entire body so it could be used for a wider range of characters.
pmwasson
Feb 28, '12, 4:44 PM
The Zica v.1 body was my favorite 8" body, until today! That v.2 rocks! :music-smiley-005:
JediJaida
Feb 28, '12, 4:46 PM
I am speechless!
This bod is mind boggling! It's fantastic! It's stupendous! It's just....just...COOL!
I am LOVING it!
I can't wait to get my greedy paws on these puppies!
Everything about it is just great! Even the FEET look great for God's sake!
And the interchangable chest pieces are a stroke of genius!
MIB41
Feb 28, '12, 4:49 PM
Oh wow... Now THAT is an incredible prototype Craig. I will certainly be buying those bodies when they are available. Absolute grand slam bro!!!
GaryPlaysWithDolls
Feb 28, '12, 5:03 PM
Beautiful, man, just beautiful! Though, I have to admit, I just got my hands on some ver. 1 bodies, so my honeymoon isn't quite over yet with them. I'm sure I'll be ready to stray by the time they come along! Keep up the awesome work!
trekman101
Feb 28, '12, 6:16 PM
way to go Craig :2thumbsup:
piecemaker
Feb 28, '12, 6:34 PM
Awesome!,cant wait til these are available! :applause:
astro-greg
Feb 28, '12, 6:48 PM
This is some beautiful work. I am excited with the possibility of using a wider range of heads more easily.
Will the neck post itself be removable/replaceable in case one was using heads with various neck post sizes?
The Toyroom
Feb 28, '12, 6:51 PM
Can't go wrong with a Zica body! Any improvements are a bonus!
This is some beautiful work. I am excited with the possibility of using a wider range of heads more easily.
Will the neck post itself be removable/replaceable in case one was using heads with various neck post sizes?
No, the neck post is not removable/replaceable. Unless another company wants to join in the fun I'll be the only one making heads that work with neck post so there shouldn't be any issues with compatibility.
JediJaida
Feb 28, '12, 7:23 PM
I was just over at Triad toys, looking at some of the stuff they have for pre order, and Craig's stuff is easily as good as, if not better than theirs.
If the prototype is THIS good, just imagine how the finished figure will be!
Plus, since Craig is throwing in extra sets of hands, and an interchangable chest plate, in a few years, Triad is going to have some serious competition in the customs market.
Here's to you, Craig! May you knock them ALL out of the park!
I was just over at Triad toys, looking at some of the stuff they have for pre order, and Craig's stuff is easily as good as, if not better than theirs.
If the prototype is THIS good, just imagine how the finished figure will be!
Plus, since Craig is throwing in extra sets of hands, and an interchangable chest plate, in a few years, Triad is going to have some serious competition in the customs market.
Here's to you, Craig! May you knock them ALL out of the park!
Thanks! :smile:
Unlike the the ZICA body v.1 I'm planning on selling these in full retail packaging, similar to what Hot Toys does with their True Type bodies. I'm hoping this will make them more appealing to be carried by brick and mortar hobby/comic book shops.
JediJaida
Feb 28, '12, 8:02 PM
Huh....that's going to jack up the price more than a smidge, I think.
However, if the whole kit and kaboodle can be kept to $25.00 or slightly less, I will not complain.
This is quality stuff that we're going to be shelling out our greenbacks for, and we should expect to pay accordingly.
Not that the previous body wasn't worth the ten bucks, but this bod blows it away!
And full retail packaging is definitely going to up the ante, not to mention the price.
Let us know when you're ready to take pre-orders, Craig! I'll probably spend a good portion of my tax refund check on these babies.
Or you know, my Christmas bonus.
Huh....that's going to jack up the price more than a smidge, I think.
However, if the whole kit and kaboodle can be kept to $25.00 or slightly less, I will not complain.
This is quality stuff that we're going to be shelling out our greenbacks for, and we should expect to pay accordingly.
Not that the previous body wasn't worth the ten bucks, but this bod blows it away!
And full retail packaging is definitely going to up the ante, not to mention the price.
Let us know when you're ready to take pre-orders, Craig! I'll probably spend a good portion of my tax refund check on these babies.
Or you know, my Christmas bonus.
Actually the retail packaging shouldn't increase the price that much at all, especially since the design would be simple. Here's an example of what I'm talking about:
http://www.xl-shop.com/forum/NOV09/TRYE-TYPE-NARROW1.jpg
megalomaniac001
Feb 28, '12, 8:11 PM
Very nice!! I love how you are taking the Mego scale and modernizing the design. This is really what I think Mattel should have done. Their loss is your gain, because I think I am going to be swapping a bunch of figures to these bodies! I think you really nailed the perfect body size choice. Like you said, it will work for the largest amount of customs. I have three hopes. My first hope is the height. Zica 1.0 was fantastic, but just a bit taller than Mego. I hope that Zica 2.0 will be the same height as Mego & Mattel etc. My second hope is that these are a smashing success so that you can make a bigger, buffer body! My third hope is that you are able to produce the Zica female body. I have been wanting a better female body for a long time!
Very nice!! I love how you are taking the Mego scale and modernizing the design. This is really what I think Mattel should have done. Their loss is your gain, because I think I am going to be swapping a bunch of figures to these bodies! I think you really nailed the perfect body size choice. Like you said, it will work for the largest amount of customs. I have three hopes. My first hope is the height. Zica 1.0 was fantastic, but just a bit taller than Mego. I hope that Zica 2.0 will be the same height as Mego & Mattel etc. My second hope is that these are a smashing success so that you can make a bigger, buffer body! My third hope is that you are able to produce the Zica female body. I have been wanting a better female body for a long time!
The one huge advantage I have this time around is that the design studio I've hired to make the prototypes is in the US. I'm actually able to drive there and speak with the sculptors face to face. This has made a huge difference compared to what I went through with the v.1 body. The ZICA body v.1 was completely prototyped in China which made the development process much more difficult. It's more expensive to have the work done here in the US but I've found out that it's more than worth it.
livnxxxl
Feb 28, '12, 8:27 PM
No, the neck post is not removable/replaceable. Unless another company wants to join in the fun I'll be the only one making heads that work with neck post so there shouldn't be any issues with compatibility.
Craig, This is the idea that I spoke of and thought we had shared earlier on. It is nice to see that our ideas did not in fact cross after all. :cool_y:
Craig, This is the idea that I spoke of and thought we had shared earlier on. It is nice to see that our ideas did not in fact cross after all. :cool_y:
It will be interesting to see if the customizing crowd can come up with an adapter that will allow for resin heads to be used with the ball and socket design. If that happens I might consider getting it mass produced.
livnxxxl
Feb 28, '12, 9:07 PM
It will be interesting to see if the customizing crowd can come up with an adapter that will allow for resin heads to be used with the ball and socket design. If that happens I might consider getting it mass produced.
You just never know what may show up in the near future. :smile:
thunderbolt
Feb 29, '12, 3:51 AM
The packaging idea is ok, but what is the appeal of a mass market naked guy in a scale that does not have a huge line of clothing, heads, etc readily available like 1/6th does? This is a small cottage industry at best. I think the female figure is what is more sorely lacking in this scale and would do better than yet another male.
The Bat
Feb 29, '12, 4:52 AM
I like it! I like the proportions much better than your first one(big improvement in the pelvis & waist area)...I'll be picking some of these up.:yes:
I think $15 bucks is the right price.
The packaging idea is ok, but what is the appeal of a mass market naked guy in a scale that does not have a huge line of clothing, heads, etc readily available like 1/6th does? This is a small cottage industry at best. I think the female figure is what is more sorely lacking in this scale and would do better than yet another male.
Considering what's already been done in the 1/9 action figure market, and what's currently being planned, I think there's a very good chance for this scale to become much more popular with collectors and customizers. The 1/6 market is getting more and more expensive and I think that at some point the collectors will start looking for a more affordable alternative. It might seem like a cottage industry now but the potential for it to grow far beyond that is definitely there.
I see what you're saying about the female figure but since the ZICA male body v.1 tooling was part of the buyout deal with Diamond I wanted to replace it as quickly as possible.
bgiles73
Feb 29, '12, 8:35 PM
I'm really stoked for both these new Zica bodies. You are really, really raising the standards Craig. I can't wait to order some of these.
saintsyn
Mar 2, '12, 1:31 PM
So VERY awesome. I have quite a few customs lined up in my head already for these!!
Random Axe
Mar 2, '12, 3:59 PM
Okay, having a few days to absorb this, I have a few observations/questions.
* How is the height on this? I know ZICA version 1 was slightly tall compared to T2 and made it challenging to use custom boxes and clams.
* I just noticed the optional chest piece that allows for a regular/resin neck plug. That's cool. I originally was viewing this form my mobile and didn't pick up on the details. I only saw the built in neck and thought I couldn't use this body. I gotta be more observant.
* The hands are just freakin phenomenal. Are these of the same material as the prior hands? I think I mentioned to you how well they take paint.
* Is this the only picture you currently have? I think a side shot of the arms and legs, kinda like DaVincvi's Virtruvian man pose would showcase the potential for the body far more.
* I have slight concern about the feet and how they will fit into vintage boots and Castaway boots. The look a bit wide in this shot and could provide a hurdle to getting the above on the feet.
* I don't know how cost-effective packaging will be for this. You want to be able to maximize your GP, so this may be a luxury. I think it'd be cool as hell, but it might add to production difficulties.
Overall, I'm very excited for this figure. I like having options in my customizing. I think this is going to be a winner.
livnxxxl
Mar 2, '12, 4:52 PM
Craig,
Perhaps you could have an allotment of loose bodies for sale to offer here aside well from the clam shell packaging that you will sell to retailers? I would imagine that for the most part the people here would not be as much about the packaging as they would the actual body itself. Once the body is ripped out of the packaging I would imagine that the packaging would be discarded. Just my two cents.
Okay, having a few days to absorb this, I have a few observations/questions.
* How is the height on this? I know ZICA version 1 was slightly tall compared to T2 and made it challenging to use custom boxes and clams.
* I just noticed the optional chest piece that allows for a regular/resin neck plug. That's cool. I originally was viewing this form my mobile and didn't pick up on the details. I only saw the built in neck and thought I couldn't use this body. I gotta be more observant.
* The hands are just freakin phenomenal. Are these of the same material as the prior hands? I think I mentioned to you how well they take paint.
* Is this the only picture you currently have? I think a side shot of the arms and legs, kinda like DaVincvi's Virtruvian man pose would showcase the potential for the body far more.
* I have slight concern about the feet and how they will fit into vintage boots and Castaway boots. The look a bit wide in this shot and could provide a hurdle to getting the above on the feet.
* I don't know how cost-effective packaging will be for this. You want to be able to maximize your GP, so this may be a luxury. I think it'd be cool as hell, but it might add to production difficulties.
Overall, I'm very excited for this figure. I like having options in my customizing. I think this is going to be a winner.
Hey Scott. Here are the answers you seek. :smile:
1. An original Mego body and Mattel retro body were used as size references so the the height issue of the ZICA body v.1 should be gone.
2. I'll be sure to provide the factory with a set of v.1 hands as a reference so the material will be the same for v.2.
3. This is the only picture I have for now. Once all of the revisions are finished I'll post more.
4. I'll have to check the feet again but I think they'll be fine.
5. Packaging is important for this body because it has to be able to be sold in brick and mortar stores. I don't think a brown mailer box will cut it with a lot of retailers. :smile: Besides, the type of packaging I've chosen will add very little to the cost, probably only a few cents.
Craig,
Perhaps you could have an allotment of loose bodies for sale to offer here aside well from the clam shell packaging that you will sell to retailers? I would imagine that for the most part the people here would not be as much about the packaging as they would the actual body itself. Once the body is ripped out of the packaging I would imagine that the packaging would be discarded. Just my two cents.
I don't think the factory would be too happy with having to divide things up like that. Once the body is ripped out the package just be sure to recycle. :smile:
Fantastic! I am so looking forward to using them!
DocDrako
Mar 2, '12, 10:50 PM
Wow. That is an awesome design. Rock on, ZICA!
:2thumbsup:
Great design Craig. I really liked the first version, but these improvements lok pretty cool
* I have slight concern about the feet and how they will fit into vintage boots and Castaway boots. The look a bit wide in this shot and could provide a hurdle to getting the above on the feet.
I compared the feet to an original Mego and a Mattel retro body. The feet on the ZICA body v.2 are about 1 millimeter wider on each side. This difference could be even less on the actual production pieces depending on the rate of shrink.
PeterRR
Mar 4, '12, 12:27 AM
The bodies look amazing they look like Hot Toys Style bodies in a 8" format. I hope DSL uses these bodies on upcoming projects. I love the 8" format. Hated the Mattel bodies very poor design. Love the ball joint neck and the double jointed knees and elbow . Way to go.
JediJaida
Mar 9, '12, 5:48 PM
Any pics of the painted master head?
Any pics of the painted master head?
I'll try to post a pic tomorrow.
JediJaida
Mar 9, '12, 6:11 PM
You're the best, Craig. Thanks.
Can't wait to see it.:drool_y:
Here's a pic of the paint master. This is actually an older version of the head sculpt which has gone through a minor revision since the paint master was completed.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/ccarl1968/ZICA%20Toys/PaintedHeadSculptsmall.jpg
JediJaida
Mar 10, '12, 5:58 PM
Very nice. Kinda has the same look as one of the Triad Toys guys. Very cool, unflappable and professional looking.
Boywonder0
Mar 10, '12, 6:03 PM
I insist, ZICA Toys is the Hot Toys of the 1:9 scale figures...
Timothy2251
Mar 10, '12, 6:36 PM
Terrific head - perfect for a bunch of different characters! Well done!
GaryPlaysWithDolls
Mar 10, '12, 10:13 PM
Yeah, that looks awesome!
sprytel
Mar 10, '12, 11:12 PM
That looks killer!
JediJaida
Mar 31, '12, 7:49 PM
Have you fixed the feet and ankles issue yet?
Have you fixed the feet and ankles issue yet?
Yes, both prototypes now have the revisions.
Gorn Captain
Apr 1, '12, 7:55 AM
Once again, these look terrific. Customizing heaven.
Boshek
Aug 4, '12, 9:22 AM
Any update on these? I would buy a half dozen.
Any update on these? I would buy a half dozen.
Further development on the new male body won't start until the female body is officially released.
lilbrosj66
Aug 4, '12, 6:05 PM
I can't wait for these to land. My mind is already racing!
jquest
Aug 9, '12, 11:50 AM
any chance to of making colored hands available? or sold as extras pieces? would help, in making custom figures, instead of painting them and having the paint chip!
JediJaida
Aug 9, '12, 1:26 PM
Were you using brush paint or spray paint?
any chance to of making colored hands available? or sold as extras pieces? would help, in making custom figures, instead of painting them and having the paint chip!
It's doubtful that will happen for just the hand sets that come with the bodies, simply because it would be cost prohibitive. About the only way different colors would be available is if I did a run of bodies in another color, which is possible.
ironman1188
Aug 10, '12, 2:54 PM
Absolutely incredible what you have done in this scale!
KUDOS!
If I were to just quickly look at the pix it would be easy to think that these were 1:6.
Amazing.
Absolutely incredible what you have done in this scale!
KUDOS!
If I were to just quickly look at the pix it would be easy to think that these were 1:6.
Amazing.
Thanks! :smile:
Trying to take 1:6 scale body designs and shrink them down to the 1:9 scale has been my main goal for these new bodies. I've had to make a few compromises here and there but for the most part I'm very happy with them.
ironman1188
Aug 10, '12, 6:21 PM
Like I told you when I met you and I've said it on the forums, you ever decide you want to more than double your money and go 1:6, I'll be first in line!!
Always a pleasure to see what you have come up with.
You've revolutionized the Mego scale.
jquest
Aug 11, '12, 8:34 PM
It's doubtful that will happen for just the hand sets that come with the bodies, simply because it would be cost prohibitive. About the only way different colors would be available is if I did a run of bodies in another color, which is possible.
Cool! Looking forward to that option!
jquest
Aug 11, '12, 8:38 PM
Were you using brush paint or spray paint?
Tried both, but eventually, in time, I found that eventually the paint rubs off! Would prefer to have colored hands for customs.
JediJaida
Aug 12, '12, 9:20 AM
Have you tried dying them?
torgospizza
Aug 24, '12, 9:59 PM
Like I told you when I met you and I've said it on the forums, you ever decide you want to more than double your money and go 1:6, I'll be first in line!!
Not only that, but supplying 1/6 or 1/9 head sculpt options (like Headplay does) that fits Hot Toys, ACI, or Kaustic Plastic bodies might be a real barn-burner, too. Do you know how many people would love to get an affordable realistic Schwarzenegger sculpt? Extra heads people could purchase for your bodies would be pretty popular, too. People really want options nowadays. Looking at the new body you've developed, you're wanting to give it to them, too.
That`s some amazing work you`ve done with a 1/9 scale body .
ZICA
Aug 24, '12, 10:56 PM
Not only that, but supplying 1/6 or 1/9 head sculpt options (like Headplay does) that fits Hot Toys, ACI, or Kaustic Plastic bodies might be a real barn-burner, too. Do you know how many people would love to get an affordable realistic Schwarzenegger sculpt? Extra heads people could purchase for your bodies would be pretty popular, too. People really want options nowadays. Looking at the new body you've developed, you're wanting to give it to them, too.
If it wasn't for the fact that the 1/6 scale market is insanely competitive I might give that a shot. However, for now I think the best thing to do is focus most of my energy on the 1/9 scale market.
That`s some amazing work you`ve done with a 1/9 scale body .
Thanks! :smile:
ironman1188
Aug 25, '12, 8:58 AM
Tried both, but eventually, in time, I found that eventually the paint rubs off! Would prefer to have colored hands for customs.
Yes, dying them would be the way to go.
Not only that, but supplying 1/6 or 1/9 head sculpt options (like Headplay does) that fits Hot Toys, ACI, or Kaustic Plastic bodies might be a real barn-burner, too. Do you know how many people would love to get an affordable realistic Schwarzenegger sculpt? Extra heads people could purchase for your bodies would be pretty popular, too. People really want options nowadays. Looking at the new body you've developed, you're wanting to give it to them, too.
People in 1:6 want options for sure. They also want affordability. I would think Mego size guys would too.
Yes, prices are getting out of hand, but Kaustic just dealt a blow to the over inflated prices by releasing a more affordable muscled body compared to the competition. Heads, hands, bodies. Even feet are necessary for a lot of bodies that don't come with them when parted out.
Zica delivered the most detailed 1:9 figures I've ever seen. No offense but 1:9 fans were never known for being as detail oriented as 1:6 folks. Zica raised the bar to a whole new level, but no one I can recall has tackled releasing 1:9 AND 1:6 figures since the original Mego company did. It would be cool to see it happen again.
JediJaida
Aug 25, '12, 10:02 AM
Maybe when the recession finally goes away. Right now, let's just concentrate on getting these bodies out there on the market.
Chris
Aug 26, '12, 10:35 AM
This body looks fantastic!!!! Can't wait for them to be sold. The original ZICA body has bailed me out of so many jams (with out of proportion heads). I'll put V2 to work too. It makes me want to stop customizing until it's released.
TMANSTOYS
Aug 26, '12, 9:39 PM
Awesome !!!!!!
Chris
Aug 27, '12, 6:58 AM
I'd love to see how the BBP! Cylon would look on this body! I put a Cylon on a Zica v.1 body and it turned out really well. The arms bend and he's super mobile. It's perfect for me to place in a box. :)
ussapache
Aug 28, '12, 4:20 AM
Now this is what a 1/9 body should look like, and with extra hands. Awesome work guys I will buy them for sure once they come out.
Ron
bgiles73
Aug 30, '12, 5:50 PM
I hope the pins holding the feet are more durable then they look. I've had a few problems with the feet staying stuck in some of Castaway's vinyl hero boots. Not to gripe about the quality of either product, I just hope that these shorter pins will hold up.
I hope the pins holding the feet are more durable then they look. I've had a few problems with the feet staying stuck in some of Castaway's vinyl hero boots. Not to gripe about the quality of either product, I just hope that these shorter pins will hold up.
The ankle pin design has been changed since that picture was posted and durability shouldn't be a problem.
bgiles73
Sep 5, '12, 5:00 PM
I cant wait to give DST/EMCE's Picard that Z-2 body! Hopefully there will be an extremely pale white Z-2 body for Data, Borg and Vampires too!
jquest
Sep 23, '12, 11:57 AM
Don't know if this has been asked, but, is it possible to have a Larger Chest attachment, Somewhat, Like you've done for the Female Figure, in which the chest attachment, attaches and extends over the Chest and Abdomen area, of the Z-2 body? To be Made for the Beefier heroes like Thor and Superman?
JediJaida
Sep 23, '12, 12:22 PM
You know something? I LIKE that idea!!!
It just might work too, for those of us that like beefcake heroes.
Don't know if this has been asked, but, is it possible to have a Larger Chest attachment, Somewhat, Like you've done for the Female Figure, in which the chest attachment, attaches and extends over the Chest and Abdomen area, of the Z-2 body? To be Made for the Beefier heroes like Thor and Superman?
That's definitely a possibility and I'll be sure to take a closer look at it once the time comes to start moving forward with the actual production.
megalomaniac001
Sep 23, '12, 9:05 PM
Not to be a naysayer, but I think for a buff character, you would need more than a chest piece. The arms, legs, and chest would need to be beefed up to make the figure look right. So what I would really want to see is two male body choices, one the regular body, and the second the buff body.
Not to be a naysayer, but I think for a buff character, you would need more than a chest piece. The arms, legs, and chest would need to be beefed up to make the figure look right. So what I would really want to see is two male body choices, one the regular body, and the second the buff body.
Actually that would depend on how much more muscular you were wanting to go with a new chest piece. I know Hot Toys has two bodies that share all the same pieces except for the chest piece (upper torso). One is noticeably bigger than the other but not so much that it totally screws up the proportions with the rest of the body. Now if you're talking buff like 80's Arnold Schwarzenegger buff then yes, it would definitely take a whole new body.
JediJaida
Sep 23, '12, 9:28 PM
That might be a better option, a couple of years down
the line at least.
megalomaniac001
Oct 3, '12, 8:31 PM
Here is what I am thinking about. Forgive me, but I am not sure who's body this is. The biceps are definitely larger than they need to be, but you get the idea.
2082
Here is a custom that I love that uses a buff body. I am pretty sure this one is from megospidey:
2083
(Again, my sincere apologies to those who made these two figures if I am not giving you your proper due! These are awesome and I saved a pic on my computer so that someday, perhaps, my customizing skills will be good enough to come close to emulating yours!!)
JediJaida
Oct 26, '12, 4:53 PM
That's a pretty nice figure. I know that there's a company out there that makes their figures out of resin, with the same rubber band attachment as reMegos and originals. I just can't remember the name!!!
I don't think they had interchangeable hands though, or different chest pieces. What you bought was what you got.
Boywonder0
Dec 22, '12, 2:52 PM
Hey Craig! What's the latest with the male body? Kind of remember you mentioned late this year or early next year; and we are right there! Keep the groovies coming!
Hey Craig! What's the latest with the male body? Kind of remember you mentioned late this year or early next year; and we are right there! Keep the groovies coming!
The male body had to be put on hold so that production could start on the female body. If sales are strong for the female body I'll get things rolling again with the male v.2 and hopefully have something ready by this time next year, possibly a little sooner.
Scousebadger
Feb 17, '13, 1:59 PM
Hope the v.2 body is the same shade as the Buck Rogers figure bodies :yes:
JediJaida
Feb 17, '13, 2:25 PM
More than likely it will be; I'm not particularly worried.
The month is almost over, and soon we will get an update from Craig (probably by next week or the week after, depending upon how long it takes China to get back to him.)
I wish someone would invent a replicator already....I know that the science is impossible, but a girl can dream, can't she?
Scousebadger
Feb 17, '13, 2:39 PM
More than likely it will be; I'm not particularly worried.
The month is almost over, and soon we will get an update from Craig (probably by next week or the week after, depending upon how long it takes China to get back to him.)
I wish someone would invent a replicator already....I know that the science is impossible, but a girl can dream, can't she?
Not just girls lol
I really want these to take off. I want bodies of different races, varied costumes and accessories.
JediJaida
Feb 17, '13, 2:54 PM
Me too, me too!
Scousebadger
Feb 17, '13, 3:07 PM
Sci-fi, medieval, general warfare-y stuff.
I don't want much.
JediJaida
Feb 17, '13, 3:48 PM
Well, Doc does have a lot of Knights paraphernalia that can be used for medieval/fantasy figures.
Swords, shields, armor, helms, boots, etc.
And his stuff did fit the first male figure that Craig put out.
What we need are bodysuits like the ones that are marketed by Triad toys.
Those suits are fantastic!!! Nice tight fit; sturdy seams; non bleeding fabric; they are perfect for customizing in the 1:6 scale.
Scousebadger
Feb 17, '13, 9:43 PM
What we need are bodysuits like the ones that are marketed by Triad toys.
Those suits are fantastic!!! Nice tight fit; sturdy seams; non bleeding fabric; they are perfect for customizing in the 1:6 scale.
We get Triad Toys quality clothing and I'll be a VERY happy bunny.
JediJaida
Feb 18, '13, 8:23 AM
Oh, yeah! Me too!
LonnieFisher
Feb 18, '13, 4:01 PM
I wish someone would invent a replicator already....I know that the science is impossible, but a girl can dream, can't she?
They have a lot available!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing
JediJaida
Feb 18, '13, 4:58 PM
Wow.
That was informative.
Thank you for that, but my funds are limited right now.
Scousebadger
Feb 18, '13, 8:17 PM
I now know what I want if I become a millionaire!
LonnieFisher
Feb 19, '13, 9:02 AM
With the right 3d printer, you can print Zica bodies with heads that are fully functional straight out of the machine. No assembly required. They can make a bunch at once in the same machine. It is supposed to be cheaper for smaller runs of items than making molds and doing the injection method in China.
JediJaida
Feb 19, '13, 12:12 PM
Yes, but can it be done with vinyl for the heads, instead of plastic?
When it comes to making female figures, for those of us that like rooted heads, we'd have to shell out beaucoup bucks for a hair rooting machine, or do it the hard way by hand.
LonnieFisher
Feb 19, '13, 1:54 PM
Yes, but can it be done with vinyl for the heads, instead of plastic?
When it comes to making female figures, for those of us that like rooted heads, we'd have to shell out beaucoup bucks for a hair rooting machine, or do it the hard way by hand.
The heads can be printed with hair plug holes already in them. There is a wide variety of materials that can be printed with. Eventually the hair will be able to be printed on the head, but not currently. At that point the clothes will also probably be able to be printed on the figure.
JediJaida
Feb 19, '13, 2:11 PM
That takes all the fun out of dressing them!!!!
LonnieFisher
Feb 19, '13, 3:15 PM
That takes all the fun out of dressing them!!!!
The fun part isn't underssing them?
JediJaida
Feb 19, '13, 3:29 PM
If the clothes are molded as part of the body, is there a point in dressing them at all?
LonnieFisher
Feb 19, '13, 10:56 PM
If the clothes are molded as part of the body, is there a point in dressing them at all?
Not part of the body, but material created around it. The tech isn't quite there yet, but soon...
Lord Mongo
Apr 21, '13, 6:44 PM
So, is the male body officially cancelled/postponed?
So, is the male body officially cancelled/postponed?
The male body is postponed until I can see how well the female body sells. Also, if the male body does go into production it won't be like the prototype version that's been seen in the images. I'm going back to the drawing board and hopefully adding in improved articulation.
MIB41
Apr 21, '13, 10:58 PM
Hey Craig, does this mean that any licensed product you'll be putting out will be strictly female characters?
ZICA
Apr 22, '13, 12:14 PM
Hey Craig, does this mean that any licensed product you'll be putting out will be strictly female characters?
For now I don't have any plans to put out licensed properties that would use the female body, I'm mainly focusing on the customizing market. Also, I'd rather have a male body ready before I start looking for licensed properties again that could be done in the 8" scale. Unfortunately it seems like all the cool properties are being gobbled up pretty fast so by the time I have a male body made there probably won't be anything left.
browboy71
Apr 22, '13, 12:43 PM
I plan on using the superior body style you have for sale now for all my future custom jobs.
Scousebadger
Apr 22, '13, 4:00 PM
The male body is postponed until I can see how well the female body sells. Also, if the male body does go into production it won't be like the prototype version that's been seen in the images. I'm going back to the drawing board and hopefully adding in improved articulation.
Be interesting to see what innovations you come up with!
As for licenses, just because some are held by other companies now doesn't mean they'll still have them when your new male body is ready.
JediJaida
Apr 22, '13, 4:43 PM
Try for the Zorro license. No one's using it, are they?
Timothy2251
Apr 22, '13, 7:09 PM
More custom parts and outfits are always welcome, Craig!
ribefex
Apr 27, '13, 9:27 AM
Craig, if you're going to redesign the male body, then I suggest -I beg you, I implore you!- ...to think of some way to make it compatible with Mego type heads.
Maybe we could suggest some ideas here.
Craig, if you're going to redesign the male body, then I suggest -I beg you, I implore you!- ...to think of some way to make it compatible with Mego type heads.
Maybe we could suggest some ideas here.
The design style I'm looking to go with on the new male body should work with Mego type heads. However, the neck plug would have to be cut off for them to be compatible.
ribefex
Apr 28, '13, 7:02 AM
Thank you, Craig. At first it seems a great news (I do not know if you already mentioned here), but the truth is I'm not quite sure what you mean by "cut off the neck plug". You mean we would have to cut all that part of the Mego neck that is normally embedded, and remains hidden, within a Mego body?
Apologies for my English. I can not wait to see the prototype of this.
ZICA
Apr 28, '13, 11:10 AM
Thank you, Craig. At first it seems a great news (I do not know if you already mentioned here), but the truth is I'm not quite sure what you mean by "cut off the neck plug". You mean we would have to cut all that part of the Mego neck that is normally embedded, and remains hidden, within a Mego body?
Apologies for my English. I can not wait to see the prototype of this.
Yes, it's the part of the neck that's inserted and hidden within a Mego body. removing it would make an opening at the bottom of the neck so that the head could be placed onto a neck post adapter.
No need to apologize for your English, it's fine. :smile:
Craig
ribefex
Apr 30, '13, 10:09 AM
Cut that part will be a difficult decision. It is an aggressive and irreversible process. Not for original Megos certainly. Let's see what will be the body quality of the pile of lines that CTVT announced last week ... Thanks anyway for offering the option.
sprytel
Apr 30, '13, 4:46 PM
I agree the "destructive" solution is less than ideal. I assume it wouldn't work for resin heads, either (since the inside wouldn't be hollow).
I am just brainstorming here... but I am thinking some sort of system where you loosen a screw or 2 on the back, and replace the neck plug to turn it from an "outie" to an "innie". Unless, of course, the neck plug would occupy space that is needed for other internal parts.
Cut that part will be a difficult decision. It is an aggressive and irreversible process. Not for original Megos certainly. Let's see what will be the body quality of the pile of lines that CTVT announced last week ... Thanks anyway for offering the option.
I agree the "destructive" solution is less than ideal. I assume it wouldn't work for resin heads, either (since the inside wouldn't be hollow).
I am just brainstorming here... but I am thinking some sort of system where you loosen a screw or 2 on the back, and replace the neck plug to turn it from an "outie" to an "innie". Unless, of course, the neck plug would occupy space that is needed for other internal parts.
The reason that this has to be done is because the internal mechanisms that are needed for the shoulder/arm articulation won't allow enough space for the neck plug to fit inside. If you look at just about any modern 1/6 scale body that has this type of articulation you'll see what I'm talking about. A Hot Toys Truetype body is a good example. These bodies use a separate adapter piece for heads that have hollow necks. The adapter has a small tip on it that the neck fits over.
sprytel
Apr 30, '13, 6:25 PM
I was worried it was something like that. That's unfortunate. But I suspect the customizing community will find a way to convert existing resin heads to support this new connector. They're a resourceful bunch.
Timothy2251
May 1, '13, 4:00 PM
Shouldn't be too hard to customize a resin head - sand off the plug, use a Dremel to make a hole for the ZICA peg, and done. As for re-using rubber/vinyl heads, order repros from Dr. Mego and/or CTVT, then hack away.
CAZAFANTASMA
May 2, '13, 12:42 PM
I'm down for this ! Can't wait till its ready !
MeerkatMego
May 22, '13, 6:38 PM
I'm impressed, man. He looks great.
megozilla13
May 22, '13, 8:06 PM
Craig,
I know Ivonne has only been out for a short while but have sales been good enough so far to make the male body a possibility.
mikej
ZICA
May 22, '13, 10:38 PM
Craig,
I know Ivonne has only been out for a short while but have sales been good enough so far to make the male body a possibility.
mikej
Sales are doing well but I've got three other projects I'm currently working on that are taking priority over the male body. One is new heads for the female body, the second is the 3.75" Six Million Dollar Man action figure line, and the third is super top secret. :smile:
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