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  • David Lee
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    Originally posted by Scousebadger
    I don't know: the 6" figure range by Clayburn Moore and DST had (mostly) good sculpts, but the figures themselves weren't consistent size-wise, which a lot of collectors complained about. The figures still sell well though on the secondary market.

    The last Buffy figures I saw were Metz-Itz about 3 years ago and they seemed to sell quickly. The continuation of the Buffy show via Dark Horse comics using actual show writers has kept the Buffy fanbase pretty much active, despite the first season airing 16 or so years ago.

    Personally, I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on as many of the Serenity crew as I can!
    I defer to your superior Buffy knowledge... just seems kind of dated to me, and going backwards from really detailed to simple figures, could lose something in the process. I've been wrong before, but the ole gut says this isn't strong.

    The others make tangential sense as they were properties in the 80's... Serenity gets a pass because nothering has ever been made for that franchise...

    at the end of the day, I am excited to see what comes out. Having a heavy hitter lke FUNKO is a double edged sword... you get a big company with tons of potential license and cash, but you lose (IMHO) the coolness and niche of figures in a simpler format that "would have never been made". Aliens is awesome, but now it smacks of "hey let's make any and everything so we can to wring this money sponge as hard as we can"

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  • huedell
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    Oh yes... I've seen the bobbleheads... not a "Bobblehead Guy" but still impressed by all the licenses at once. If they do actually make a 4 inch BACK TO THE FUTURE figure, I may actually buy something from them already.

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  • MegoSteve
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    You're right. I was mostly thinking of the Pop Vinyl line, not the bobbleheads.

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  • darkmonkeygod
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    Originally posted by MegoSteve
    They've been around less than 10 years and they probably have made over 500 different figures.
    Just an FYI, they started up in '98 or '99 if I remember correctly. A good friend who's store I would occasionally "babysit" around that same time was friends with the original owner and was an early wholesale account. I think the current owner took over nearly a decade ago. They sure have lived up to their name, lots of fun stuff!

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  • Scousebadger
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    Originally posted by David Lee
    Buffy, will make it out, based on Whedon's popilarity, but it won't do much.
    I don't know: the 6" figure range by Clayburn Moore and DST had (mostly) good sculpts, but the figures themselves weren't consistent size-wise, which a lot of collectors complained about. The figures still sell well though on the secondary market.

    The last Buffy figures I saw were Metz-Itz about 3 years ago and they seemed to sell quickly. The continuation of the Buffy show via Dark Horse comics using actual show writers has kept the Buffy fanbase pretty much active, despite the first season airing 16 or so years ago.

    Personally, I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on as many of the Serenity crew as I can!

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  • hedrap
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    While I haven't bought a ton of Funko's stuff, I really dig the company. I keep expecting them to get into the Mego or Marx field.

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  • MegoSteve
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    Funko has a crazy number of licenses so I'd expect they'll do a ton of different and possibly obscure figures. I can't really think of another toy company that's ever had as many different licenses at once. It's kind of nuts. They've been around less than 10 years and they probably have made over 500 different figures.

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  • David Lee
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    Originally posted by palitoy
    You're on. I find the whole thing greatly overrated personally but I think it's got more legs than that
    Great when the time comes I'll have a Yuengling Black & Tan

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  • palitoy
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    Originally posted by David Lee
    I'l put a beer on Bill and Ted right now... that they don't make it out. I agree 80's kids are the purchasers these days, but no one can make Keanu Reeves into a an action-figure and make it work....
    You're on. I find the whole thing greatly overrated personally but I think it's got more legs than that.

    Buffy, will make it out, based on Whedon's popilarity, but it won't do much.
    It sold in the past and quite well if I recall what someone at DST told me.

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  • David Lee
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    Originally posted by palitoy
    I dunno, Buffy still has a fan base and Bill & Ted is mining 80s kid nostalgia. I think it might surprise.

    Personally, I stopped listening after Universal Monsters, I'm mailing them my wallet.
    I'l put a beer on Bill and Ted right now... that they don't make it out. I agree 80's kids are the purchasers these days, but no one can make Keanu Reeves into a an action-figure and make it work....

    Buffy, will make it out, based on Whedon's popilarity, but it won't do much.

    These predictions are based on what's sold in the past not what I'd like to see... I aslo get the feeling that the "cool" is gonna wear off fast as Funko has a tendancey to over do it... variations anyone? What was cool for Aliens is completely lost now. Having said that, extending the REMCO UM line could be brilliant...

    Dave
    Last edited by David Lee; Sep 3, '13, 2:17 PM.

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  • enyawd72
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    Originally posted by palitoy
    Personally, I stopped listening after Universal Monsters, I'm mailing them my wallet.
    DITTO! Who do I throw my money at?

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  • palitoy
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    Originally posted by David Lee
    Buffy and Bill and Ted are a waste of resources...
    I dunno, Buffy still has a fan base and Bill & Ted is mining 80s kid nostalgia. I think it might surprise.

    Personally, I stopped listening after Universal Monsters, I'm mailing them my wallet.

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  • Bionicfanboy66
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    Would be interested in Firefly figures if we can also get a decent sized Serenity playset to go with them. With Buffy, there's 7 seasons of characters to work with. Buffy's been around awhile, folks. 1992 for the original movie and the series premiered during the 1996-97 season. Yes, it's been that long.

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  • GreenLantern9999
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    You guys forget, the late 20s early 30s are the money makers right now, so all those lines are right on the money to my eyes. I have to say I would buy most of those lines, but Buffy and firefly are Awesome! Will buy the Buffy set twice, once for me and once for my daughter, and the idea I can have a Captain Mal hang out with Han Solo and Chewbacca is awesome to me. And if you look at the prices if the Bill and Ted figures on EBay right now clearly there is some demand. I guess we'll have to see what lines really come out but I have to say I love everything about this!

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  • mazinz
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    Originally posted by Hedji
    Didn't Bill and Ted already have a toy line anyway?

    Some of those lines don't seem like they could go that deep. How many Escape From NY characters beyond Snake Plisskin are marketable?

    As for Back to the Future, will they really make Biff, Lorraine and George, or just concentrate on Marty and Doc?

    I have absolutely no use for Buffy and Firefly, but it's nice that there is something for just about everyone planned.
    For EFNY you have Isaac Hayes as the Duke who would sell in addition to Snake. Pretty much if you stick to the main cast it would do fine (which character-wise would be Snake, the duke (and his assistant whose name eludes me), Cabbie, Brain, Maggie and hauk)

    to be honest I do not think they are really going to go that deep with many of these proposed lines (the Universal Monsters would be an exception). Most of the others might just be the initial cast and then onto the next toy line

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