Topps Thoughts

[palitoy]

By absolutely no demand, here are my thoughts based on the six Topps figures I've received.

Taylor POTA: Easily the most "Megoey" of the bunch, he's straightforward and yet it all works. Love the detail on the text tiles. He looks like a vintage Mego circa 1976.

Spock TMP: Looks better than the photos suggested, and one of the things I'm noticing is the head detail has gotten so good. I don't know how many TMP figures we'll get, but I'll buy almost every one. (no need for Decker or Ilia) My only quibble here is the back of the card but that's mainly confusion.

Kor: Great head sculpt with perfect detail; the rest is a rehash of Kang (as it should be, for all I know, they were wearing the exact same clothes), so it works.

Hammer Mummy: Currently my second favourite next to Taylor, I have nothing but good things to say, great sculpt, incredible detail and a stunning card. Knocked right out of the park and a dream figure. The touch of the light shining through brings me joy.

Hammer Zombie: Another solid head sculpt with a decent outfit and a sound card back. I can't believe this exists and that it looks so good.

Hammer Phantom: Probably the weakest one I got, and I think it's the paint apps. I know some of my peers felt let down by this one, and I understand that, but I still like it because of my feelings about a toy being a toy. The figure looks like a toy of the character, and it's a little off-model but not terribly so; I'd know it from a mile away.

The New Mego bandless body: The jury is out for me; it looks fine. The one I opened and played with is sound and solid. The height won't bug me in the short term, and from what I understand, it will soon change. I'm not in love with it, but I also don't hate it. It won't make me buy less figures or more. When wave 15 comes in and I get a few loose ones (I'm not super into opening my Topps stuff), I'll get a better perspective, I guess.

The Topps saga has been weird, and I am surprised at how it upset some folks. I'm glad I can look at these figures and say, "I'm happy i did this." I like this stuff, it's well made, and I'll deal with any minor issues I have; nothing is perfect. I paid for toys in advance and got them eventually. I am satisfied with that transaction; I quite like them. I guess that's all that matters in the end,

I hope everyone who got their figures can enjoy them.

[LonnieFisher]

Kor actually has updated clothes, with the collar area being squared off like in the show where Kang has a rounded collar. Plus, the sash is detailed. I like the Kor uniform way better.

[palitoy]

Kor actually has updated clothes, with the collar area being squared off like in the show where Kang has a rounded collar. Plus, the sash is detailed. I like the Kor uniform way better.

I stand corrected. I did not compare the two.

[tatsunokofan]

Kor also has a painted Disruptor, while Kang's is unpainted.

James

[palitoy]

Kor also has a painted Disruptor, while Kang's is unpainted.

James

Well, they're both a solid colour right? My Kor has a disrupter with a slightly silver finish but no other detailing.

[LonnieFisher]

I'm very excited to be getting Kor. So far all I've gotten is Shazam.

[palitoy]

I'm very excited to be getting Kor. So far all I've gotten is Shazam.

I thought I was the last guy to get everything, I use a courier service via Niagara Falls NY.

[LonnieFisher]

I thought I was the last guy to get everything, I use a courier service via Niagara Falls NY.

Topps has strapped mine to the back of a turtle and sent them from Florida to Oregon. I'm still waiting on a dozen figures.



Some of mine are still a week away.

[Nostalgiabuff]

i've gotten everything i ordered except Brent and the Mutant leader. i like what i've seen but like Palitoy, i am not opening these

[palitoy]

i've gotten everything i ordered except Brent and the Mutant leader. i like what i've seen but like Palitoy, i am not opening these

Yeah those are my last two, they just showed up in Buffalo.

[PNGwynne]

I still don't have Shazam & Black Adam.

[Liu Bei]

By absolutely no demand, here are my thoughts based on the six Topps figures I've received.

Taylor POTA: Easily the most "Megoey" of the bunch, he's straightforward and yet it all works. Love the detail on the text tiles. He looks like a vintage Mego circa 1976.

Spock TMP: Looks better than the photos suggested, and one of the things I'm noticing is the head detail has gotten so good. I don't know how many TMP figures we'll get, but I'll buy almost every one. (no need for Decker or Ilia) My only quibble here is the back of the card but that's mainly confusion.

Kor: Great head sculpt with perfect detail; the rest is a rehash of Kang (as it should be, for all I know, they were wearing the exact same clothes), so it works.

Hammer Mummy: Currently my second favourite next to Taylor, I have nothing but good things to say, great sculpt, incredible detail and a stunning card. Knocked right out of the park and a dream figure. The touch of the light shining through brings me joy.

Hammer Zombie: Another solid head sculpt with a decent outfit and a sound card back. I can't believe this exists and that it looks so good.

Hammer Phantom: Probably the weakest one I got, and I think it's the paint apps. I know some of my peers felt let down by this one, and I understand that, but I still like it because of my feelings about a toy being a toy. The figure looks like a toy of the character, and it's a little off-model but not terribly so; I'd know it from a mile away.

The New Mego bandless body: The jury is out for me; it looks fine. The one I opened and played with is sound and solid. The height won't bug me in the short term, and from what I understand, it will soon change. I'm not in love with it, but I also don't hate it. It won't make me buy less figures or more. When wave 15 comes in and I get a few loose ones (I'm not super into opening my Topps stuff), I'll get a better perspective, I guess.

The Topps saga has been weird, and I am surprised at how it upset some folks. I'm glad I can look at these figures and say, "I'm happy i did this." I like this stuff, it's well made, and I'll deal with any minor issues I have; nothing is perfect. I paid for toys in advance and got them eventually. I am satisfied with that transaction; I quite like them. I guess that's all that matters in the end,

I hope everyone who got their figures can enjoy them.

Yeah, the head sculpt on TMP Spock isn’t getting near the love it should. It’s almost as good as the original Mego Spock head. And the soft goods are just as good.

Taylor is clearly the best of the bunch. As I mentioned previously, Mego’s POTA line finally as a definitive astronaut figure.

You didn’t mention Worf, but I put him right there at the top alongside Taylor and Spock. Just a great figure.

[PNGwynne]

Very fair review of the Phantom. The sculpt gave me pause, but I like it for reasons similar to yours and I didn't expect Distinctive Dummies. It's more that it's smallish and weak compared to the other Hammers.

[puckace]

i've only gotten 2 out of 8 so far. Both on the Tattoo body. Now I'm glad I missed out on Green Arrow. Ollie never struck me as a little man.

[phil]

I am very happy with the Topps Spock head sculpt.