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First pics 1966 tv batman, robin, joker, riddler!

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  • enyawd72
    Maker of Monsters!
    • Oct 1, 2009
    • 7904

    Originally posted by boss
    Earth 2 Chris and mego above are correct. Everybody was given the same crappy components to work with. However, CTVT put little effort in designing the overall look of the packaging. There is a way to design that makes the whole greater than the sum of the parts. The design choices here are about at a junior high level. I qualify that statement by saying that I spent nearly 20 years in advertising (several of which involved creating ads that had to follow strict manufacturer style guides regarding color choices, art elements, size of logo, etc. I ended my career as a Creative Director who would have fired the designer that submitted that package art). This design is beyond bad.
    It's a matter of opinion though...I'm an artist myself, and honestly, while neither are good I find the FTC cardback slightly more attractive than the NECA box.

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    • David Lee
      The Fix-it-up Chappie
      • Jun 10, 2002
      • 6984

      I wasn't gonna pile on, but I do have to say they could have done way better on the Card artwork. Sure the licensor gives you guidelines, but as the manufacturer you may have to push them a bit for the sake of YOUR product. This looks phoned in... The figures look nice thugh, love that Joker... Oh well good thing somebody makes great looking aftermarket cards.

      Dave

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      • Earth 2 Chris
        Verbose Member
        • Mar 7, 2004
        • 32979

        ^Yeah, I don't mean to be overly negative, because these guys have some great stuff going on here. I just wish they'd put an equal amount of effort into the packaging.

        Chris
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        • Hedji
          Citizen of Gotham
          • Nov 17, 2012
          • 7246

          Originally posted by David Lee
          The figures look nice thugh, love that Joker...
          Couldn't help but think of the 1989 Smilex Commercial... "Love that Joker!"

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          • boss
            Talkative Member
            • Jun 18, 2003
            • 7217

            Yeah, but I was paid for my opinion. ;-)
            Fresh, not from concentrate.

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            • megocrazy
              Museum Trouble Maker
              • Feb 18, 2007
              • 3718

              These look promising, but I'll wait for the released product to be reviewed, so my hopes aren't thrown off the cliff to the jagged rocks below.
              It's not a doll it's an action figure.

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              • dr_cyclops
                One eyed, wonder
                • Dec 17, 2009
                • 2138

                Originally posted by boss
                The design choices here are about at a junior high level. I qualify that statement by saying that I spent nearly 20 years in advertising (several of which involved creating ads that had to follow strict manufacturer style guides regarding color choices, art elements, size of logo, etc. I ended my career as a Creative Director who would have fired the designer that submitted that package art). This design is beyond bad.
                Thank you! It saddens me to think that someone got paid for this design. While I'm very pleased with these figures, it's hard to imagine how they allowed this wreck of a design to spotlight this MAJOR investment of their new lines. Nice figures though.

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                • comicmike
                  Persistent Member
                  • Sep 22, 2009
                  • 1824

                  '66 TV Riddler (& Batman belt)





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                  • JediJaida
                    Talkative Member
                    • Jun 14, 2008
                    • 5675

                    Oh Lord! I really, really REALLY hate to be a Debbie Downer, but it looks NOTHING like Frank Gorshin!!!!

                    They managed to nail Cesar's sculpt beautifully, and from what I can see under the cowl, Adam West's as well.

                    I hope to God that this is only a prototype and that they fix the sculpt.
                    JediJaida

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                    • Brown Bear
                      Still Old School
                      • Feb 14, 2008
                      • 7063

                      Awesome, thanks for the sneak peaks.
                      Check out my website: Megozine Covers - Home

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                      • The Bat
                        Batman Fanatic
                        • Jul 14, 2002
                        • 13412

                        Originally posted by JediJaida
                        Oh Lord! I really, really REALLY hate to be a Debbie Downer, but it looks NOTHING like Frank Gorshin!!!!
                        No you're not, your RIGHT! It looks nothing like Frank Gorshin. Sadly, I'll be passing on this figure.
                        sigpic

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                        • pmwasson
                          Maker
                          • Sep 12, 2007
                          • 4881

                          I don't know, it looks pretty close to me:



                          The shape of the head, ears, chin and mouth all look pretty good. I'll wait to see it in person to pass judgement.
                          sigpic LaserMego

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                          • boss
                            Talkative Member
                            • Jun 18, 2003
                            • 7217

                            I already see one body that's had an arm pop off because it's strung too tight.
                            Fresh, not from concentrate.

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                            • ThePlayerOnTheOtherSide
                              Guest
                              • Feb 27, 2014
                              • 1035

                              Originally posted by boss
                              I already see one body that's had an arm pop off because it's strung too tight.
                              Looks like the ones on the green area are finished, the ones next to them they are still working on.

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                              • thunderbolt
                                Hi Ernie!!!
                                • Feb 15, 2004
                                • 34211

                                It looks like they are using the Evel Kenevel style gloved hands. I was hoping the black shoes would go away, tho. I agree with Paul, it looks like Gorshin. Interesting that the Bat-Buckle is a separate piece.
                                Last edited by thunderbolt; Mar 3, '14, 5:52 PM.
                                You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks

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