If they copy the original packaging I am in on this. Any word yet?
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Mickey any word on the packaging for the Aquaman vs Great Whiite Shark set?
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I'd also love a repro box for this AWESOME Set! But many a wise megomuseum patrons here have stated the legal issues that would probably derail this dream we share! :(Comment
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None of the figures have an exact reproduction of the packaging, I can't see why they would do that for anything else. I figure it would be similar to the Mego packaging, but in FTC style like everything else.My posts were needlessly deleted ...Comment
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Agreed, the packaging will be a huge part of the appeal. A $60 playset with replica packaging looks like a bargain while the same price point with 'FTC-style' packaging seems like a ripoff.Comment
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THere are likely licensing concerns involved, as well as a legitimate fear that something too close to the original might be passed off as the original by unscrupulous dealers. I admit, even though I'm a loose collector, seeing something much like the box I saw on a Fields' toy shelf back in the 70's would be a nostalgic rush, I'm on for the set regardless. I haven't minded the approach FTC has taken with the packaging; it's true to the Mego spirit in every way, just not an exact copy.Comment
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THere are likely licensing concerns involved, as well as a legitimate fear that something too close to the original might be passed off as the original by unscrupulous dealers. I admit, even though I'm a loose collector, seeing something much like the box I saw on a Fields' toy shelf back in the 70's would be a nostalgic rush, I'm on for the set regardless. I haven't minded the approach FTC has taken with the packaging; it's true to the Mego spirit in every way, just not an exact copy.Comment
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They have had their Logo on ALL of their Packing to this point. I don't see why they wouldn't put one on a GWS BoxComment
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I'll hold out final judgement till I see the finished product, but 'FTC-style' packaging would really kill the appeal of this product for me.Comment
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I'm sure that if FTC does make it an exact replica they will at least place their logo on the box. So I'm sure that we will not have to worry about dealers trying to pass it off as the real thing. Also, I'm sure that they will also have their logo or name molded into the plastic of the shark. It is true the FTC has made their own unique MEGO styled packaging. Either to not get themselves into trouble or just to have their own unique distinction and not to copy the originals. But as far as the Aquaman vs. Great White Shark goes, they need to really nail this packaging. I feel that they are going to replicate the packaging. They replicated the Monster Castle!!!! I'm sure that they will do the same with the box.My posts were needlessly deleted ...Comment
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They replicated the castle, but that is a product. They are essentially in the business of replicating Mego products. But they have yet to replicate packaging, instead they have just made similar looking packaging with their own art design. I mean the newer figures are not even on a card with a glued bubble, they are in a clamshell with a card in the back. The artwork looks mego-esque, but thats about it. I am just wondering, if they could replicate Mego packaging exactly... why wouldn't they have done that with everything else? Is it simply by choice or is there some restrictions in doing that, heck maybe even DC might restrict them from producing 70s era packaging and insist they make new designs with 70 era look. I am just speculating, but the fact that with all of their products not having reproduction packaging, I am wondering if there is a reason.Comment
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I'll post something on this as soon as they give me the okay. P.S.-I wanted them to use the JAWS poster image with Aquaman swimming on the surface. These are the Jokes.Comment
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Hey thanks. I'm sure that whatever is done will be just fine. I look forward to owning this. But it would still be 100% fantastic if FTC recreates the original packaging only for this!Last edited by MEGOMAN; Nov 21, '14, 9:18 AM.Comment
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