Craig you have a lot to be proud of with your $6MDM figures. Tell you what. Steal the Creepshow license out from under Funko, and you'll get ALL my money.
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That's all well and good but the fact remains that Super7/Funko were initially trying to replicate the vintage Kenner aesthetic, which is blatantly obvious from the first round of figures they chose to do and the way they promoted the line. The fact that they had actual prototypes (or at least images) to work from made getting the Alien figures right fairly easy. When they don't have good reference material it makes things much more difficult for them, and it shows in the finished product.
Obviously the line is doing well because they keep cranking out more and more, but they haven't been able to maintain what was suppose to be a significant feature of the line, which is the vintage Kenner aesthetics.
I do have to say I feel that your criticism to my mind does seem to come off as bit of "sour grapes" to me as they seem to generate more hype and chat that your SMDM figures, which I loved but were a bit to pricey for my taste. I'm not saying that's what your aim is at all but it did give a bit of that vibe to my mind.Check out my Electronic Mag here Psycho Styrene Modeling MagazineComment
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I'm a huge fan of the Funko figures my only issue is that some of the lines thy have are missing figures to complete the set. I have to say that IMHO they have kept the line cost to a reasonable level and have captured the feel of the 4 inch stuff from the seventies and eighties I mean some of the first assortment from star wars were no worse that these are and certainly no worse than some of the 4 inch Mego stuff I mean the pocket super heroes were really bad but I still bought them cause of who they were.
I do have to say I feel that your criticism to my mind does seem to come off as bit of "sour grapes" to me as they seem to generate more hype and chat that your SMDM figures, which I loved but were a bit to pricey for my taste. I'm not saying that's what your aim is at all but it did give a bit of that vibe to my mind.
When Funko got involved and announced they would be bringing several of their licenses to the line I thought it would a huge plus. Then I saw their first wave of prototypes and my opinion quickly changed. It's already been pointed out by Brian that the person from Super7 who was in charge of the original Aliens ReAction line isn't thrilled with how Funko is handling things. Sure Funko is bringing a lot of licenses to the table and keeping the costs down, but maintaining the vintage Kenner aesthetic has been tossed out the window.
As far as the retail price goes when comparing my SMDM figures, the original SRP on the Alien ReAction line was $19.99 before Funko got involved.Comment
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When Funko got involved and announced they would be bringing several of their licenses to the line I thought it would a huge plus. Then I saw their first wave of prototypes and my opinion quickly changed. It's already been pointed out by Brian that the person from Super7 who was in charge of the original Aliens ReAction line isn't thrilled with how Funko is handling things. Sure Funko is bringing a lot of licenses to the table and keeping the costs down, but maintaining the vintage Kenner aesthetic has been tossed out the window.
As far as the retail price goes when comparing my SMDM figures, the original SRP on the Alien ReAction line was $19.99 before Funko got involved.
I liked the Universals and now Jaws will be the first thing I'd like to pick up from Funko.
And as said, when the first Alien figures came out, they weren't cheap.
I can't even afford the Egg Chamber..
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The Egg Chamber price was ridiculous, but it didn't stop me.
I dunno, I'm just happy to have fun with these less-than-perfect toys. And I can't think of any retro toy companies with a 100% track record. Certainly not FTC, Diamond (EMCE), or BiffBangPow.Comment
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My wife keeps buying me these and I've been leaving them sealed. (got around 40 at the moment) I really like the packaging and many of the properties they offer, but I dunno, something is keeping me from opening them. I do appreciate that she buys them for me, of course, and I have opened the Alien and Jason.
Subconsciously, I'm probably just crabby that they are done in original Star Wars format instead of MEGO style.Comment
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It's no sin to want a line to be really on point. But, apparently (due to Wolverine recently) it's more obvious now to me than ever that I don't have high expectations comparatively for certain aspects of tributing a stylistic retro toy thing....but, as you can see from other posts I make, some thing DO bug me---I guess it's a case-by-case basis.
To me, the JAWS figures look Kennery just fine....and as far as figures in that format, BETTER than fine.
Those 3 figures will be three of the favorite in my 3 & 3/4 inch scale collection."No. No no no no no no. You done got me talkin' politics. I didn't wanna'. Like I said y'all, I'm just happy to be alive. I think I'll scoot over here right by this winda', let this beautiful carriage rock me to sleep, and dream about how lucky I am." - Chris MannixComment
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double post Amity!"No. No no no no no no. You done got me talkin' politics. I didn't wanna'. Like I said y'all, I'm just happy to be alive. I think I'll scoot over here right by this winda', let this beautiful carriage rock me to sleep, and dream about how lucky I am." - Chris MannixComment
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You can find some really good deals on Amazon Marketplace.
I bought 12 Snake Plissken figures (6 of each variant) for 3.37 each with free shipping.Comment
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