Batman Retro Series 1 production samples from Figures Toy

[huedell]

Wow....and this thread seems like it was just yesterday that some of us so called "purists" knew exactly what was going to happen with this line:

http://megomuseum.com/community/showthread.php?88164-World-s-Greatest-Heroes!-New-quot-Series-3-quot-Full-Page-Ad/page2

I hope that kids won't be disappointed for Christmas...That would most definitely put the nail in the coffin for this company.

Okay Blue Meanie...lay it on me.

huedell called you a "purist" in the linked thread...I'm "huedell"... I had problems with some issues that your ilk put forth back then... and I still stand by what I said.

Where have I been inaccurate with predicting the future of this line? What did I do other than TRY to have faith in the FTC entity?

I'd love to address and resolve your roundabout addressing of moi.

[Uni]

I think making any kind of reproduction product will always be a slippery slope where the opinions of collectors are involved. These things have such personal meaning that recreating something that could match that original experience is nearly impossible. There's no such thing as a perfect replica, so companies that advertise that way (fair or not) do so at their own peril.

I agree that the "original experience" isn't reproducible. We are no longer little kids.

However, people have already manufactured replicas much closer to the original Mego stuff than shown in FTC's pic. Dr. Mego has been doing it for years. The FTC picture looks like someone who wasn't super detail-oriented got the samples and said "eh, close enough."

Perhaps if we hadn't seen any quality reproduction parts since '83 we might be a little kinder, but to advertise a product as an "exact replica" that doesn't even look as close to the original as something already being manufactured? It's offensive.

[Brown Bear]

FTC's facebook says series 1 is shipping next week. Place your orders now.

[MIB41]

I agree that the "original experience" isn't reproducible. We are no longer little kids.

However, people have already manufactured replicas much closer to the original Mego stuff than shown in FTC's pic. Dr. Mego has been doing it for years. The FTC picture looks like someone who wasn't super detail-oriented got the samples and said "eh, close enough."

Perhaps if we hadn't seen any quality reproduction parts since '83 we might be a little kinder, but to advertise a product as an "exact replica" that doesn't even look as close to the original as something already being manufactured? It's offensive.

I think that's a pretty fair assessment. But where differences and most debate find traction is the expectation one 'should' have when hearing these statements. If Ford said they were making a exact replica of a 1965 Shelby Mustang, collectors and critics would expect the car to be delivered as advertised. When such claims are made for toys, you will find a myriad of opinions for what constitutes "exact". Some say it's naive to take such marketing at face value. Materials are different. Molds can't be exactly the same. It's not realistic to expect the same figure to be made the same way they were manufactured 40 years ago. But since it's a eight inch figure with a cloth outfit portraying a similar design, some feel that fits the definition to their satisfaction. And it goes on from there.

Yes, marketing always carries some inflated hype to sell any product out there. But we're not selling soap here either. I just think when it comes to reproducing collectables, companies should take a little ownership in what they say when they advertise these things. Uni is right. Companies like EMCE have hit the mark really close with reproductions of POTA and Star Trek. But even those were never advertised as exact copies. So when FTC takes actual manufactured product made 40 years ago and calls that their "prototype" and then states they will make "exact copies", well... They're really taking some liberties in that definition of hype. So I completely understand the rub here. Ultimately you'll need to vote with your wallet. For those who buy them, I hope they are happy with their purchase. At the end of the day that's what counts.

[thomasjo_2093]

I just received my sipping confirmation email. I cannot wait to see what these look like.

John

[Jason73]

I just received my shipping notice as well.

[pmwasson]

Me too!!

Can't wait to open them up!

[HardyGirl]

Me too! But I think I'm gonna wait til Christmas morning to open them up!

[Hedji]

Mine says declined, and this is after their rep called a month ago to confirm my cc number.

[Wise4671]

Mine are on the way :-)

[TomStrong]

You guys need to post pictures AS SOON AS they come in!

[Jason73]

Me too! But I think I'm gonna wait til Christmas morning to open them up!

There is nooo way I could wait that long. Does sound like it will make for a fun Christmas though.

[TomStrong]

Just placed an order for a Batgirl for my 8 year old for Christmas. Are those shipping out now?

[Captain Awesome]

Per Tony at Figures, the series 1 is supposed to be at their warehouse tomorrow.

[drogge]

Where are these shipping from? The Figures Website already says, "Sold Out" Is series 2 really shipping as well?