Custom J.Q. Bandit

[jacoblb]

Got my $2.79 shipped bulldog from China today that I bought off eBay. As I type this I have primed the dog in white, I'm sharing pictures to showcase the scale. I know this bulldog doesn't look the style of Bandit, but I bought him in the event FTC never makes Bandit. Anyway I hope FTC and the moderators don't mind my sharing on the FTC board rather than a custom thread--I think more member's eyes and Jonny Quest fans are apt to see it here. I made the effort to juxtapose a FTC figure with the dog so hopefully that balances things out. I look forward to see what types of dogs other Mego Museum member's bought who, like me, are painting bulldogs to look like Bandit or sculpting one from scratch.
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[thunderbolt]

If you redo the ears you'd have a perfect figure, little on the big side for Bandit, but he's got the right look.

[Brown Bear]

That'll work great.

[Boywonder0]

FTC WILL make a really nice and poseable Bandit.

[PNGwynne]

^ I thought they were on record as saying they would not?

[thunderbolt]

^ I thought they were on record as saying they would not?

seems to be all these people that know that they will or won't make Bandit. It should have been a pack in with Jonny if they were. He is a pretty small dog.

[sprytel]

I ended up ordering that same dog! Thanks for the pics, it looks like it has potential.

How long did it end up taking to come from China?

[jacoblb]

I purchased on Jan 8th and received Jan 20th, so not too long. The eyes on the dog are excellent. The sculpt is going to look to lifelike for those expecting simple HB likeness. The dog has muscles, folded skin, and male private parts. (Luckily not in the style Walt Flanigan's dog for those who also own the original Jay & Silent Bob figures. )


Longest wait I ever had overseas was a jumbo machinder Jeeg from Italy. The tail end of 6 weeks, if I remember correctly. I've found the small, cheap items from China don't take that long to ship. Things like small Dr Who jewelry or 1:6 doll clothes have reasonable wait times.

[PNGwynne]

Yes, what is it with the very lengthy shipping from Italy?

I purchased on Jan 8th and received Jan 20th, so not too long. The eyes on the dog are excellent. The sculpt is going to look to lifelike for those expecting simple HB likeness. The dog has muscles, folded skin, and male private parts. (Luckily not in the style Walt Flanigan's dog for those who also own the original Jay & Silent Bob figures. )


Longest wait I ever had overseas was a jumbo machinder Jeeg from Italy. The tail end of 6 weeks, if I remember correctly. I've found the small, cheap items from China don't take that long to ship. Things like small Dr Who jewelry or 1:6 doll clothes have reasonable wait times.

[jacoblb]

Maybe some company down the road will buy into an exclusive and offer an awesome FTC Bandit multi-pack. I could see Emerald doing that or something. Perhaps after some time JQ won't always be a limited exclusive. We all know FTC likes to re-combine their toys into new packaging styles. If so, this will entice or scoop Jonny-come-lately like myself who intend to, or want to, but have yet to buy their JQ product.

I'm only guessing, but I assumed FTC limiting these new HB figures was a defiant reaction to retailers/vendors who complained they can't make money on their product with a solemn "Oh, yeah, wanna bet?" Much in the same way Mattel complained they couldn't make money on retro style figures....and look at FTC now. I love my EMCE product too, but FTC is the king of retro cloth and has been since they shocked the public by winning major license rights. Heck, I'm still mindful to get their old early 2000 product. I've profound and utmost respect and gratitude to FTC. Haters are gonna hate, but no one can deny FTC'S legacy. Even if retro cloth doesn't sell in Barbie units like Mattel wanted our niche audience has proven there's a company able to turn out product, like it or not, and make a profit. Back when I was buying FTC re-Mego reproductions I never imagined we'd see the day of Batman 66 and new DC figures, among other types.

[thunderbolt]

I'm leaning towards this one

Little over an inch tall.
should be good when you take into consideration that Race can hold him in his hand

[PNGwynne]

Cute. I figured a sittingBandit would reach to about Jonny's knee.

[jacoblb]

Agreed. That's a better looking match to Bandit than I hurriedly chose.

[PNGwynne]

I just researched some pug stats. Avg. height: 15 lbs. Avg. height: 10-11 inches.

So, a 1 to 1.25-inch figurine should be in good scale for Megos.

BTW, "Bandit" is a popular pug name!

[LonnieFisher]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kitan-Club-PUTITTO-Series-Pug-Dog-Animal-Collection-Caught-Fawn-Figure-/282033188333?hash=item41aa7ceded:g:pxkAAOSw1KxXMVc7

In peril Bandit?