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Do you like facial expressions on Action Figures?

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  • TrueDave
    Toy Maker
    • Jan 12, 2008
    • 2343

    #16
    Originally posted by sprytel
    I read that baby dolls and stuffed animals often have neutral expressions so young children can project the emotions onto the toy. I think the same concept applies here. It increases play possibilities (which is a good thing for a toy).
    I can appreciate that on a soldier, babydoll or another fictional blank character but when a figure includes a live actor portrait I think capturing the personality is important.
    Mego's Dr McCoy is a good sculpt. Its undenaiably him while not being distracting or specific to any single emotion.
    Some of the new Megos have more of a " Hypnotised" look. ( Tom Baker, Jeff Bridges)

    I dont think SUBTLE source accurate facial expressions would hurt the play or collector value of certain live action adult based lines.
    I don't really have an opinion on animated characters.

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    • ddgaff1132
      Persistent Member
      • Oct 3, 2007
      • 1709

      #17
      Originally posted by CrimsonGhost
      I like expressions if it's character appropriate. A smirk on Guy Gardner, Kirk, or Han Solo is fine, but not on Superman, Spock, or Obi Wan. And I don't like the screaming thing either.
      I agree also. I mean the screaming is good on a Hulk.
      Snarl gritting teeth= Wolvereen, Batman and Punisher
      Stern look= Thor, Green Lantern and DareDevil
      Smirk= Robin, Kirk And Guy Gardner
      Smile= Supes and Capt. America (The goody goody guys)
      All Villians Should have that evil grin!!!
      Check out my picture library of Mego-ish compatible vehicles with ID data.
      MEGO MOTORS

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