Would you buy Hot Toys style figures at 1/9th scale?

[Cmonster]

This is a great thread.

There's no question that sculpting and production quality on the Hot Toys stuff is absolute paramount in the industry. Yeah it's kinda pricey, but like Jason said, those figures are definitely worth the money. You get what you pay for. Would I like to see that kind style of figure in mego scale? Well, that'd be interesting to say the least, but I'm not 100% sure the mego community as a whole, would totally embrace something like that, especially given what those figures would cost... I've always said when I'm sculpting my stuff, I always struggle with exactly how realistic to make it. In my opinion if you go too far, making the figure ultra realistic (like Hot Toys), it sort of loses it's "mego-ness". I dunno... It's a tough call, but I'd have to agree that the Zica stuff is probably the closest mass produced mego scale stuff we've seen to Hot Toys. While EMCE has produced amazing figures as well, that are by far the "megoey-est"... I absolutely adore them both. That's the great thing now about the different companies doing mego scale. There's something for everyone.

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[HardyGirl]

Probably not. Once they get to a certain point they become non-Mego to me, even if still 8" tall.

Amen. I want a toy, not a statue.

[rche]

i just took a look across my desk and I have to correct myself somewhat. I think Flattworld's Bela is a very well tailored and sculpted 8" figure. In fact, one of my favorite megolikes out there.

So, I suppose I do have a space in my heart for more detailed characters. Not sure I would let my son play with Bela and put a Batcowl on him, tho.

I do agree with Sandy's something for everyone comment. Variety is definitely spicey and makes the 1:9 scale world exciting.

[jessica]

I want a poseable statue. I want to take a photo of the figure in action. I need a body that can be posed like a human figure without having to sew the clothing in place just to hold a specific stance for that one photograph. It would make life easier for me.

[Trappy Trek Freak]

I paid $220 for an original Romulan and I think Zica has the best detail for 8 inch figure with Tigerman and I would say yes if I thought a Hot Toyz 8 inch figure was cool I would shell out the cash.

[Jet-Jungle]

Probably not. Once they get to a certain point they become non-Mego to me, even if still 8" tall.

That's how I feel as well, I like how Mego figures were sort of crude, but still the greatest toys ever!

[BlackKnight]

Amen. I want a toy, not a statue.

I can Asure you ..., My Hot Toys Figures Pose Far Better than Any Mego Possibly can Ever... Let alone something from Mattel in 8inch cloth scale.

[The Bat]

This is the direction I'd like to see 8" scale figures go. That level of detail would be worth every Penny...can you imagine an 8" Bale Dark Knight, Ledger Joker, or Movie Spiderman?! Of course these would not be for everybody...as some People complain about the $20.00 price Tag on the Retro-Heroes.

But I would find the Money! I'd work overtime, or whatever I had to to do get 1/9 Figures of that quality.

[HardyGirl]

I can Asure you ..., My Hot Toys Figures Pose Far Better than Any Mego Possibly can Ever... Let alone something from Mattel in 8inch cloth scale.

Not what I meant...I'm sure those figures are very posable. I don't want something so over detailed that it looks like a piece of art (statue) instead of a toy. I would want something that I wouldn't mind one of my kids playing with. And let's face it...if it's displayed like a piece of art and not played with and enjoyed, it might as well be a statue.

[The Bat]

To me this whole hobby is about Art. After all, action Figures are Sculptures to begin with...before all the joint articulation is added. I see my Figures(both original Megos & Customs)as little works of Art.

[samurainoir]

How do people feel about things like seamless joints and movable eyes, which are trends currently making their way into the 1/6th hobby?

[Cmonster]

That thing is creepy. Sorry.

SC

[ScottA]

That's not a Mego in any way, shape or form.

[TrueDave]

I like toys to be toys overall.
We have high end 1/4 scale crazy realistic figures out there.
It is about Art. I think EVERYTHING should be made. And with the rising reality that Pop Culture is our ONLY culture these days it one day will be.
The Capt Picard from Star Trek Nemisis was a laser scan of Patrick Stewart in costume, yet the pudgy little Playmates version captures the Character better somehow . . .
I saw a Mr Bean for sale that had movable eyes. Like the doll above.
My question ( which I do NOT want answered) is why would a man need a female doll like teh one above?

I want monsters , guns, swords, cool stuff, when I collect and play.

However that is an impressive piece of engineering, I hope it poses better than the old Hall Of Fame Gi Joes who tried to go seamless.

[HardyGirl]

How do people feel about things like seamless joints and movable eyes, which are trends currently making their way into the 1/6th hobby?

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