Should the FTC's Figures be exact replicas of the original Megos?

[Figuremod73]

I think their fine. Its really just the body issues. I also would have liked these to have been available in the '80s. I did have Kenner Superpowers so i guess it was a pretty good trade off, lol.

What I would really like other than these being made is for them to get the body problems completey fixed and release them in regular stores like Toys R' Us. I know the chances of that are slim but I bet kids would really like them if they've never seen a mego before. The Retro Action line was dropped to quick in store distribution, IMO.

[Astronut]

I honestly don't know what more we could want. When I was ten(around 1988) I remember that I was allowed to go to the toy store on Saturday and pick out something if I did good in school or did my chores. No matter how many toy stores I dragged my parents to, I always checked for megos (or I used to call them the super heroes with real clothes) and could never find them. I remember thinking that maybe there would be some long lost box that was found or that some toy store would still carry them. Either way, I would have KILLED for these.

The fact that they are a bit different (a BIT), helps keep these from being passed off as originals while they are close enough for me to get overwhelmed with nostalgia.

That's a really cool story, man... and I agree with you re: original vs. repro.

[kerowack]

I honestly don't know what more we could want. When I was ten(around 1988) I remember that I was allowed to go to the toy store on Saturday and pick out something if I did good in school or did my chores. No matter how many toy stores I dragged my parents to, I always checked for megos (or I used to call them the super heroes with real clothes) and could never find them. I remember thinking that maybe there would be some long lost box that was found or that some toy store would still carry them. Either way, I would have KILLED for these.

The fact that they are a bit different (a BIT), helps keep these from being passed off as originals while they are close enough for me to get overwhelmed with nostalgia.

[Astronut]

They're close enough, as far as I'm concerned. Nearly indistinguishable is better than I ever expected or dreamed of seeing in 2014. Love 'em.

[Hedji]

I think they should be as close as humanly possible, yes. I'm sure there are very real limitations as far as materials and costs, but I think they are doing really well.

I guess it's sort of like they Playing Mantis Captain Action repros. Those were pretty close , weren't they?

[MeWantMegos]

Should the figures be exact replicated of the original Megos? Or just Mego inspired?

Someone in another thread pointed out that the Penguin doesn't look as fat. Not that it's the end of the world but I too remembered him having a bigger stomach. Really not a complaint.

For pure nostalgia I would prefer if they are more or less the same. But will happily support the line regardless.