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  • torgospizza
    Theocrat of Pan Tang
    • Aug 19, 2010
    • 2747

    #16
    Originally posted by drmego
    The media company that owns the Lone Ranger would rather the character not have an action figure than admit that the property
    is worth less.
    If they maintain that attitude, the character's going to be forgotten even faster than what would occur naturally. That's too bad, really.

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    • starsky
      veteran member
      • Aug 26, 2007
      • 6207

      #17
      yeah that's sad.

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      • Jason73
        Correctamundo!
        • Jan 11, 2009
        • 1133

        #18
        Originally posted by torgospizza
        If they maintain that attitude, the character's going to be forgotten even faster than what would occur naturally. That's too bad, really.
        Yeah, sad indeed. I really love The Lone Ranger, but now kind of wonder if I'm part of the last generation who will remember him.
        Happy Days-Mego Style

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        • kingdom warrior
          OH JES!!
          • Jul 21, 2005
          • 12478

          #19
          Originally posted by torgospizza
          If they maintain that attitude, the character's going to be forgotten even faster than what would occur naturally. That's too bad, really.
          There is a Lone Ranger movie being planned if that was made right and it did well you could turn a whole new generation onto it.....timing is everything

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          • starsky
            veteran member
            • Aug 26, 2007
            • 6207

            #20
            it's the same thing my friends ran into when trying to make green hornet toys.

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            • Timothy2251
              Jerks beef with Ten Bears
              • Mar 15, 2008
              • 1960

              #21
              Originally posted by kingdom warrior
              There is a Lone Ranger movie being planned if that was made right and it did well you could turn a whole new generation onto it.....timing is everything
              Disney's doing it for Christmas 2012. Johnny Depp's playing Tonto, so I'd say Lone Ranger merchandise will likely be available, though whether there'll be 8" figures is unknown (here's hoping, though!).

              Conan is getting a new flick later this year, and I'd assume somebody's doing something with Tarzan as the character hits his 100th anniversary in 2012. My guess is the merchandising rights might already be locked up for those guys at this point.
              "It's sad that governments are chiefed by the double tongues. There is iron in your words of death for all Comanche to see, and so there is iron in your words of life. No signed paper can hold the iron. It must come from men. The words of Ten Bears carries the same iron of life and death. It is good that warriors such as we meet in the struggle of life... or death. It shall be life."

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              • JediJaida
                Talkative Member
                • Jun 14, 2008
                • 5675

                #22
                It really is too bad about the licensing.

                Those are some of the better known figures in literature, except for Isis.

                My dad used to listen to the Lone Ranger, back when it was on the radio, during the 30's and 40's. My brothers and sister used to watch Guy Williams version of Zorro, and Tarzan has been around forever.

                The one thing I wanted back when I was ten years old, was a Lone Ranger action figure, and I never got him.
                JediJaida

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                • torgospizza
                  Theocrat of Pan Tang
                  • Aug 19, 2010
                  • 2747

                  #23
                  Originally posted by Timothy2251
                  Disney's doing it for Christmas 2012. Johnny Depp's playing Tonto...
                  The director says, "We’re not going to do it [straight], everyone knows that story. I don’t want to tell that story." Not good.

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                  • drmego
                    EMCE Toys
                    • Jun 15, 2001
                    • 2411

                    #24
                    Because the Lone Ranger has now become a parody, instead of
                    one good man fighting to bring justice to the west.

                    The Green Hornet was goofy, Green Lantern was a screw-up,
                    I fear Capt. America will be a bumbler too. Hollywood cannot
                    comprehend heroes that don't trip over their own feet.
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                    • samurainoir
                      Eloquent Member
                      • Dec 26, 2006
                      • 18758

                      #25
                      There was a pretty successful Zorro in Antonio Banderas a while ago. Not really a merchandising bonanza, so no guarantee that the Flatt figures would have been successful if they did come out.

                      It is shocking how many movies are succumbing to the "just add stoner" genre. It's one thing to send up the action genre with Pineapple Express or do a fantasy parody with Your Highness, but they shouldn't be doing it with existing characters like The Green Hornet. Particularly since Kevin Smith was no longer involved. Although I guess Seth Rogen pretty much is the poster child these days (James Franco's Oscar night notwithstanding)
                      My store in the MEGO MALL!

                      BUY THE CAPTAIN CANUCK ACTION FIGURE HERE!

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                      • Mego-Amigo
                        Persistent Member
                        • Jun 22, 2011
                        • 1043

                        #26
                        I have gotten to the point that I don't even bother watching such films. Those of us that truely appreciate the classic films and TV shows know that there is a difference in " laughing along with " and " laughing at " your heroes. Paul is right, Hollywood can't grasp that concept. We live in a world where a true hero standing for what is right is laughable. This is why DC and Marvel have to keep revamping thier comic book titles and starting them over again. I was thinking about how DC is starting all thier books over again at #1 and revamping thier characters to make them more " believable and accessible " to today's audience. In the past when I was growing up it was just taken at face value that these were fictional fantasy characters and it was not the real world and we appreciated them for what they were.

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                        • Timothy2251
                          Jerks beef with Ten Bears
                          • Mar 15, 2008
                          • 1960

                          #27
                          Originally posted by torgospizza
                          The director says, "We’re not going to do it [straight], everyone knows that story. I don’t want to tell that story." Not good.
                          Saw that too - very disappointed, as a straight, non-campy Lone Ranger can absolutely work for modern audiences. I hope the fans of the franchise let 'em have it at the box office.
                          "It's sad that governments are chiefed by the double tongues. There is iron in your words of death for all Comanche to see, and so there is iron in your words of life. No signed paper can hold the iron. It must come from men. The words of Ten Bears carries the same iron of life and death. It is good that warriors such as we meet in the struggle of life... or death. It shall be life."

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                          • MIB41
                            Eloquent Member
                            • Sep 25, 2005
                            • 15633

                            #28
                            Originally posted by drmego
                            Joe and I met with the licensing people for Conan, Tarzan, Zorro, the
                            Lone Ranger, and others a few years back. They all want thousands up
                            front and a guarantee of XXX amount in royalties.

                            Most of these properties don't have enough sales potential to justify
                            the cost of entry - which is why you don't see anyone making figures
                            of them. We have been able to work another way to see some rather
                            marginal characters be mego-ized, but some license holders refuse to
                            change with the market conditions.
                            I'm sure the license holders for Zorro got spoiled from their deals with Disney when those movies were made years ago. That is likely the same issue with the Lone Ranger license now that Disney has Johnny Depp on board for a new film. Conan looks forgettable as a new film, but once again those license holders are likely getting some nice kickbacks from that production. But Tarzan? Exactly what kind of money are they making in saying 'no' to your offers? It's amazing how people can starve themselves by making no money instead of making some money to drive a license. I guess there's pride even in the gutter.

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                            • supes
                              For the love of Mego's!
                              • Jan 19, 2004
                              • 2070

                              #29
                              Originally posted by torgospizza
                              The director says, "We’re not going to do it [straight], everyone knows that story. I don’t want to tell that story." Not good.
                              Yeah what I read is that Tonto is going to be the main character. Time will tell, although I am not expecting much

                              For the love of Mego's

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                              • torgospizza
                                Theocrat of Pan Tang
                                • Aug 19, 2010
                                • 2747

                                #30
                                Originally posted by Timothy2251
                                Saw that too - very disappointed, as a straight, non-campy Lone Ranger can absolutely work for modern audiences.
                                True Grit worked, so why couldn't the Lone Ranger? They shouldn't underestimate the public. Then again, maybe they're overestimating the public's sense of postmodern ethics by having to add a nod and a wink, like "Isn't this quaint?" The mask aside, what's so cute about the Lone Ranger? He's basically saying, I'm taking these lowlifes down, and I'm going to do it without sinking to their level. He won't use Cavnedish's tactics--that's what makes him a hero. Furthermore, he's in a partnership with Tonto. I'm not sure how Depp views their team, but it sounds as if he thinks Reid looks down on Tonto. That's not remotely the case, at all.

                                Sorry for preaching, but it is Sunday.

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