Figures Toy Co. announces new licenses!

[Earth 2 Chris]

I just listened to the latest "Geek Shall Inherit" podcast over at AFI, and it was somewhat sobering. Jason Lenzi of Biff-Bang-Pow was just as floored as we were by these announcements, and hinted that his company had investigated the possibility of acquiring some of these licenses, particularly Batman 66. It seems this announcement has sent a shockwave through EVERYONE connected to the 8" Mego-like hobby, from all manufacturers to us fans/collectors.

I'm really excited by the possibilities of these lines, and what we've seen so far, but the spectre of the old CTVT still hangs over all of this. I really hope they step up and put out some truly amazing figures, and not just great headsculpts and accessories, but bodies and clothing as well. Right now, it's looking very promising. I hope that promise is fulfilled.

[Figuremod73]

^ I hope so.

In their prototype section they have "new and improved retro bodies". We shall see in the near future...

http://figurestoycompany.com/prototypes.aspx

[ZebMayonaise]

holy smokes! I have had a lot of bad things to say about Figures Toy Company here due their shotty quality control on their Kiss figures but these figures all look awesome! Anyone hear if they have adressed their quality control issues on their products (specifically: ill fitting constumes and horrible bodies that require immediate replacement)?

[Chris]

A Patrick Duffy figure = Man from Atlantis!!!!

[Bionicfanboy66]

Would like to see Figures acquire the licenses which LJN had back in the 70's(S.W.A.T./The Rookies/Emergency!) Maybe Starsky & Hutch, CHiPs, Miami Vice, Adam 12, Dragnet, M*A*S*H, Buck Rogers In the 25th Century, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Firefly/Serenity too.

[ovenmitt]

April 16, 2013 is an historic mego day! Reissues of Mego 8" Batman characters AND TV Batman?! Holy, double whammy! Gilligan, Evel, Dukes, Dallas, Tarzan, and Conan at once! Best Mego licensing announcemwnt yet! Bring on rest of DC Comics and Marvel!

[Hedji]

Why does Figures Inc have their own retail site, along with ClassicTVToys? What's the difference between them, and why not consolidate their websites?

[megatron1976]

Just been looking on the ctvt website and theres 3 teen titan suits listed on there, will they be getting reissed too ?

[Figuremod73]

Wish they had a release date on the R.A.H. stuff.

The Red Sonja rights looks a bit complicated, doesnt it? Hope it still happens.

[Timothy2251]

Yeah, did some research and Red Sonja is a separate property. DRAT!

Well, hopefully CTVT can cut a deal with Red Sonja Properties LLC and we can get that She-Devil with a Sword on our shelves soon!

[SpaceAgent]

I'd be willing to bet Red Sonja is a separate license that would have to be acquired.

[Timothy2251]

Now Red Sonja is a figure I could easily see myself buying. I liked her better than Conan.

I love 'em both, but I also love that Sonja could go toe-to-toe with Conan when it comes to fighting (she even beat him a couple of times, too). Plus, I'm partial to redheads

But why stop there? Red Sonja, Thoth-Amon, Belit, Zenobia and Prince Conn, Thulsa Doom, Valeria, Bran Mak Morn... lots of characters that'd be cool to have on the shelf!

[fallensaviour]

Definitely getting ;

Evel in both blue and white
all 66 batman
conan
Kull
Solomon Kane
Dukes
Kiss dressed to kill

All in doubles a set for me and one for my son.
Thank goodness this year has lots of overtime.I've been putting in 25 hours a shift since feb 14th and looks like it's going to continue until June-july.Possibly up to 48 hours a shift.

[JediJaida]

Now Red Sonja is a figure I could easily see myself buying. I liked her better than Conan.

[Timothy2251]

I'm definitely scoring the Conan figures, if only so they make a second series with Red Sonja and Thoth-Amon.