i think it's a great idea but i wouldnt be interested in a repo. it's the thrill of the hunt for me!
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Any interest in a repro Aquaman vs The Great White Shark set?
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I think it is really sweet of you to consider this, you are obviously coming from a thoughtful and generous place...not just trying to make some money. I think it's a great idea and would be thrilled if you can manage it.Comment
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Are you kidding!? Of COURSE I'd be interested lol.
For me, the motorized feature is not necessary, just a high-quality styrene copy with hinged jaw...
I do not think, if the shark is clearly maked as a repro & missing the motorized propeller, that many collectors would begrudge it. Reproes are everywhere in the world of Mego & GI Joe...
Nixing the prop. could help reduce production costs, too.
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Thanks for your kind words......this was my all time favorite Mego toy when I was growing up. I loved it so much I wore the hinges off the shark's jaws and God only knows what happened to Aquaman......my little brother probably destroyed it somewhere along the way....with more than half my Star Wars collection too.
I was lucky enough to get a second chance and win this loose one on ebay several years ago and ever since I thought it would be a good idea to give others the opportunity to own one even if it is a repro.....a good quality repro wouldn't cost anywhere near an original one and it still would make a nice display piece.
Anyway, I do feel for collectors that want one of these but can't afford or find an original shark. I would make sure that it was known (although it would be obvious to those that know mego products) that these are repros....just thought it would be a neat novelty item to have among collectors that don't mind high quality repros at an affordable price.
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Thanks for your input. I think for display purposes, aesthetically speaking of course, it would still be good to include the prop in the back of the shark. But I could perhaps begin with a static model and see if anyone is interested in a motorized version and if so go from there.
If I'm going to do this I want to be as faithful as I can to the original in every way....at least from the outside....but it would still be obvious to anyone who is vaguely familiar with this item that it is indeed a repro.
Are you kidding!? Of COURSE I'd be interested lol.
For me, the motorized feature is not necessary, just a high-quality styrene copy with hinged jaw...
I do not think, if the shark is clearly maked as a repro & missing the motorized propeller, that many collectors would begrudge it. Reproes are everywhere in the world of Mego & GI Joe...
Nixing the prop. could help reduce production costs, too.
Bless you for considering this.Comment
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RayLast edited by captact; Oct 3, '10, 8:12 PM.Comment
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Make it..., If you have the Means to do so.... The Original Knight ..., Often Imitated, However Never Duplicated. The 1st Knight in Customs.
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I'd would suggest perhaps vacuuforming the whole thing.
No dissassembly at all.
The buyer would get essentially a model kit of 2 peices (left and right side) to assemble.
I think that would be the cheapest and easiest way to go .. and it allows the buyer to do what the want with it.
Just a thought.Comment
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I'd totally be interested in buying one. I couldn't ever afford the real thing: )
Motorized function is unnecessary for me. Just having a repro to display would rock.
Do we have any sculptors on the board who'd be interested in sculpting as opposed to making a mold off the original?Comment
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