Mego Museum interviews Anthony Balasco of Figures Toy Company

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The Mego Museum touched base recently with Anthony Balasco of Figures Toy Company to discuss past, present, and potential offerings in Mego scale figures and accessories including their exciting new line of figures based on the immortal rock band KISS.

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[MIB41]

Well that was excellent. So glad to hear they are selling well on both eight and twelve inch figures. You guys asked all the best questions. Excited to hear there could be unmasked figures as well as makeup era versions of Eric Carr and Vinnie. THAT would be so freakin' cool. I'm also glad to hear they are entertaining new ideas for different accessories. I will definitely be sending some ideas their way. Great interview guys!

[ScottA]

Avery interesting read. I like that they are open to suggestions from customizers on what to produce like body colors and the like.

Also wouldn't mind a My Favorite Martian figure.

[EMCE Hammer]

The interview pretty much wrote itself. I am chomping at the bit for the pictures he mentioned.

[rche]

that was a fun read - thanks for getting the interview.

[boss]

Good read. I'm still interested to see what the 8" heads look like. I'm not sure that what we've seen are finished production pieces.

[The Shadow Knows]

It's rare to find a company that is willing to listen to a customer's suggestions, wants and expectations. This was a refreshing read and I have already sent Anthony a few of the items I would like to see his company develop for the customizer at large. He does offer very speedy service on orders placed.

[pmwasson]

Great interview! Can't wait until the Kiss figures come out.

[Brown Bear]

More lines possibly coming? Groovy.

[Boywonder0]

The guys at CTVT are terrific! They had always exhibited superb customer service and certainly nobody beats them on shipping speed!

[thunderbolt]

Man, I would love a My Favorite Martian figure, and I bet a Bill Bixby would sell like hotcakes to the customizers that are Hulk fans.

[Delusional B]

Great interview. I love that Figures Toy Company has ambitious plans for the Kiss lines. My only gripe is that they are planning to do all forthcoming Kiss figures in both 8" and 12". I think that could spell trouble, eventually, for strong sales. I'd rather see them focus on 8" going forward and making them really nice. Plus, I don't want to have to choose between 8 and 12. I'll always regret missing out on the ones I miss... and I'm not going to let myself collect both sizes. Too pricey.

[The Toyroom]

I hope CTVT does well with these ventures. It seems they've learned from their mistakes.

[Chris]

Great article! I hope they move forward with the My Favorite Martian figures too. I would think it would be easy enough to make. I just hope they have an eye on the head scale.

[megoscott]

Well done, Hammer! I Just put a custom together this weekend using CTVT stuff. I'm glad we can still count on them to deliver new 8 inch stuff.