Mego Museum interviews Anthony Balasco of Figures Toy Company

[SpaceAgent]

FYI, according to inflation calculators, an item that cost $3.00 in 1973 would cost $15.29 in 2012.

[garfoot]

My point being was that I have seen people complain about the $25 price point on these items. Having a business degree I understand the concept of supply and demand. I wasn't comparing high end collectibles with low end 8" figures. I was just saying that in today's market I think it is a fair price at $25. I know Figures needs to make a profit with these to stay in business. Besides, I don't think a comment made by some unknown guy on Mego Museum will sway their price point at all. The only thing that will do that is how many they sell, and if the cost of making these bad boys goes up in the future. But I do agree with you that they are making a handsome profit on these.

[MIB41]

JediJaida you are right, I just shelled out $300 for a 12" Luke Skywalker from Hot Toys. These are a great bargain for $25 each!!!

I'm sorry. That's not an apples to apples comparison. Jeez. It's comments like this that just kills me. Because sellers see this and think, "Oh we can charge more! They're comparing our price points with high end collectibles. We have room to grow!" These are replica's of $3.00 figures from 1973. Let's at least act like we understand the concept of inflation and the value of a product. These guys are making a REAL nice profit at $25.00 a pop with the volume their putting out. Plus they are the highest priced company on this scale with the worst reputation for quality. And you want to compare them to Hot Toys? Insanity. Weren't you just gripping about some unfounded concern you might have to pay "scalper prices" for an Oscar Goldman figure you can currently buy 20% less than these figures? And your kneeling at the throne here? I smell a company plant.

[ovenmitt]

$25 is VERY REASONABLE for a fully articulated CLOTH costumed figure today! Hope this is price or lower for Figures other 8"!

[garfoot]

JediJaida you are right, I just shelled out $300 for a 12" Luke Skywalker from Hot Toys. These are a great bargain for $25 each!!!

[JediJaida]

Compared to the triple digits that Hot Toys and others tend to charge $25.00 is a STEAL!

[Timothy2251]

I'd be down for a 2 old characters/repros and 2 new characters right from the get go. This way, everyone wins - folks who just want new characters to plug holes in their collections can just get those figures, folks who never had the original figures in the first place can buy the repros, and the "Collect 'Em All" crew can snatch up each wave in one shot ($25 a figure isn't that bad, all things considered, and if Figures continues their Flash-fast shipping, it's a no-brainer).

[garfoot]

This has serious potential if done right. I think we finally have a company that gets it. I think the first 8 figures or 2 waves should be reissues of Mego originals, then the 2 old and 2 new for future waves would be an awesome assortment for the fans. I get goosebumps just thinking about a Space Ghost or Blue Falcon Mego style figure. I hope they can obtain the Marvel rights from Disney in the future to make figures of Spiderman, Avengers and all the rest.

[Vinny0026]

This is going to be huge! I really hope the mix it up per wave. I would love to see 2 old figures with 2 new figures per wave. so thats 100 a pop per wave - and if each wave is every other month or so it will be very do-able for me. I really want to see figures never done before. But the remakes are great as well so my kids will have their own set to play with. Can't wait until the first wave hits!

now if they can lock down HB as well it will be a dream come true. Space Ghost, Blue Falcon.

[BATMAN89]

I finally got to read the interview this morning.
It seems too good to be true, but yet so exciting that Mego is finally back. By that I mean that new figures could be rolling out just like in the 70's!
It's so awesome!
I know we had that with Mattel, but these will be on actual Mego styled bodies.
I can't wait to see it happening!

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[actjac01]

Super Tremendously Awesome News! I just don't know how else to put it.
One of the best interviews I've read in awhile!
Very excited about Figures Toy having the entire DSU license and that the manufacturing will be done in China!
And playsets and vehicles and things not made before, all based on our support? WOW!
I never remember Mattel making this quite of verbal commitment upfront the way Figures Toy has.
I'm completely 'jonsing' over this! Figures Toy Co. is certainly "talking the talk."

[ovenmitt]

2014 is Gilligan's Island 50th anniversary and Dukes of Hazzard's 35th! Time to celebrate! I am glad Gilligan will be 8", too! I hope the set sells well so we get other 5 castaways! 12" Dukes look great, especially cannot wait to see Daisy and 8" Dukes!

[Chris]

Everything I've read has said "specialty" stores. So probably comic book shops, record stores and novelty shops (like Hot Topic).

Their Mad Monster series was in my local comicbook store this past wknd so that would make sense.

It's interesting that they don't wait for SDCC or Toy Fair.

[Iron Mego]

Everything I've read has said "specialty" stores. So probably comic book shops, record stores and novelty shops (like Hot Topic).

[powersthatbe]

is it possible these will be sold at TRU since they also sell DST and Neca toys and such(i don't expect target or walmart to sell them)I have zilch problems ordering online from fine sites like BBTS or FTC's own site but i'd be tickled if i walked into a TRU and saw these on the pegs.my dc want list would be hawkman,the jsa,red tornado