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    Museum Robot
    • May 9, 2007
    • 5788

    Batman Retro Series 1 production samples from Figures Toy

    The folks at Figures Toy Co. have production samples in hand and expect to meet the posted delivery dates for the upcoming Batman Retro Series 1. It would be great to examine these up close, but for now pictures will work. There are some subtle and not-so-subtle design differences between these and their Mego forefathers…

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  • CrimsonGhost
    Often invisible
    • Jul 18, 2002
    • 3568

    #2
    I'm curious about the bodies. They don't seem to be the reduced size 12" figures they have been using for KISS.
    Expectation is the death of discovery.

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    • Remco Monster
      GLOWS in the Dark!
      • May 3, 2006
      • 2722

      #3
      They look like crappy knockoffs/bootlegs.

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      • HardyGirl
        Mego Museum's Poster Girl
        • Apr 3, 2007
        • 13933

        #4
        I think they look pretty cool. I only ordered the Joker and Riddler, since I already have 3 Batman figures, and 2 Robins. Even though I'll miss the lighter blue of Mego Batman, I like the the cowl, cape, gloves and boots are all the same shade of blue. And I really love the packaging!
        "Do you believe, you believe in magic?
        'Cos I believe, I believe that I do,
        Yes, I can see I believe that it's magic
        If your mission is magic your love will shine true."

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        • ScottA
          Original Member
          • Jun 25, 2001
          • 12264

          #5
          I like them. Two of each please.
          sigpic WANTED: Boxed, Carded and Kresge Carded WGSH

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          • jimsmegos
            Mego Dork
            • Nov 9, 2008
            • 4519

            #6
            I would not have a problem dropping $20 at retail for one or any of these off the shelf however (call me cheap) the extra $5 plus shipping makes me a little more reluctant and far less likely to collect 'em all.

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            • EMCE Hammer
              Moderation Engineer
              • Aug 14, 2003
              • 25679

              #7
              Christmas presents!

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              • Earth 2 Chris
                Verbose Member
                • Mar 7, 2004
                • 32498

                #8
                My off the French card late Mego Batman has a blue hue very close to that for the head and cape. The Joker's coat is much darker as well.

                These look nice. The packaging isn't bad. I prefer this straight-up retro approach (albeit modified to make it more TV-centric) to the faux distressed look of the Mattel figures, which bugged me to no end.

                Chris
                sigpic

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                • David Lee
                  The Fix-it-up Chappie
                  • Jun 10, 2002
                  • 6984

                  #9
                  Good for them! I am pretty impressed... they are not perfect, but pretty dang good if you ask me. I'd like more to peek under the hood at that body That, in my opinion, more than anything is gonna be where the rubber meets the road. The boon is for those who customize in the strictest MEGo style. You can indeed do it up MEGO style using these parts and not feel bad about it! I count this as a win!

                  Dave
                  Last edited by David Lee; Sep 24, '13, 1:31 PM. Reason: no am gud spellar

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                  • David Lee
                    The Fix-it-up Chappie
                    • Jun 10, 2002
                    • 6984

                    #10
                    Good for them! I am am impressed... they are not perfect, but pretty dang good if you ask me. I'd like more to peek under the hood at that body That, in my opinion, more than anything is gonna be where the rubber meets the road. The boon is for those who customize in the strictest MEGo style. You can indeed do it up MEGO style using these parts and not feel bad about it! I count this as a win!

                    Dave

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                    • MIB41
                      Eloquent Member
                      • Sep 25, 2005
                      • 15631

                      #11
                      Hmmm. They look pretty good. But no one will mistaken those for vintage Megos (which is a good thing). I guess after hearing the announcement and finally seeing production samples (compared with some of their other new licenses) these are an easy pass. The Dukes have been the best in the batch of new figures thus far for me. There have been SO many companies that have done repro costumes for characters like Batman and Robin, these new ones are just a little passe.

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                      • pmwasson
                        Maker
                        • Sep 12, 2007
                        • 4864

                        #12
                        They look great! Can't wait to see them in person.
                        sigpic LaserMego

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                        • Teemu
                          Persistent Member
                          • Dec 15, 2010
                          • 1742

                          #13
                          Originally posted by TCM Hitchhiker
                          They look like crappy knockoffs/bootlegs.
                          Isn't that what Figurestoycompany is? a maker of CHEAP,knock-off toys

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                          • drmego
                            EMCE Toys
                            • Jun 15, 2001
                            • 2411

                            #14
                            $25.00 a figure isn't that cheap, especially since he is the manufacturer AND the retailer. DC Comics gets 12% of the wholesale price.
                            www.drmego.com
                            www.megoman.com
                            www.emcetoys.com

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                            • jwyblejr
                              galactic yo-yo
                              • Apr 6, 2006
                              • 11141

                              #15
                              Necks look a little long. Other than that,I don't have a problem with these.

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