New 8" Body Teaser Pic

[JediJaida]

I definitely like these!

On another note: Does anyone have the license for the Flash Gordon series/movie? I remember seeing a pic of Sam Jones as Flash on this site, but I can't remember who did it.

THAT would be a great lineup: Ming the Merciless; Princess Aura; Flash; Dale; Professor Zarkoff; Prince Barin; Thun the Lion-Man; Vultan.

[bleit1701]

I like em.....

[ZICA]

I really like the foot change. I assume this also gives another point of articulation (ankle can turn to the side) which should help with posing.

Yes, the new foot design has added another point of articulation in that it can be turned to the side.

[pmwasson]

I really like the foot change. I assume this also gives another point of articulation (ankle can turn to the side) which should help with posing.

[60'schild]

Nice looking body. I hope Mattel takes note and adds some new features/articualtion to their bodies. 'Tis truly a new day for the 8 inch action figure.

I agree totally. I think the overall design (and of course the changes) are fantastic.

Even if some call it heresy, I really am looking forward to "bandless" bodies with an even greater range of motion..

I can't wait to be able to buy these "Type Z" bodies in bulk!

[Pascal]

When we see all the information posted and the many improvements, we are excited to see the final figures ...

On more time : thanks Craig.

[Meule]

Great improvements on the body, especially the smaller hands.

[bleit1701]

Nice looking body. I hope Mattel takes note and adds some new features/articualtion to their bodies. 'Tis truly a new day for the 8 inch action figure.

[starsky]

looks so much better!!

[60'schild]

VERY nice changes you've made (assuming the protos can be made super-sturdy, which I'm sure they ultimately will be).

It definitely has possilbilities for all sorts of figures apart from the Buck Rogers line (very super-heroish!) and the removable feet and reduced hand size are definitely smart!

Just give 'em a shot of super soldier serum and make those protos sturdy and strong!!

[JediJaida]

I see.

Hmm. This has all sorts of possibilities.

I can't wait to see how to costuming prototypes turn out.

[ZICA]

The new body looks great! It is so cool that we had input in this! That says alot about you. I look forward to many purchases.

You're my customer base so it would be foolish for me not take your input into consideration on this or any other project. I'm always opened to suggestions, especially in regards to improvements.

That is nice! Very nice! I like the bit about easily changable feet; just pop them in and out; unlike vintage where you have to push out the hinge pin in order to change the feet.

The whole thing looks very clean and buff. Nothing too extreme or over the top anywhere.

Have you tested the posability yet?

The prototype bodies actually have very loose joints so I'm not able to test any poses yet. It was pretty tricky just to get both of them to stand. The reason the joints are so loose is because the material used for the prototypes is not the same as what will be used on the production bodies and the joints haven't been fully designed. Same goes for the connector pins on the hands and feet. The prototypes come apart very easily.

[vulcan2074]

That body looks great. I'm digging the whole interchangeable hands and feet. Really Cool
Sammy

[blastphemey]

Yea looks mucH better

[Fuzzysnail]

Yeah, the hands look proportional now. Much better. way to go.