Wonder Woman shipping

[ThePlayerOnTheOtherSide]

I'm simply going by experience. Alfred came out macroencephalic exactly as his prototype did (and Egghead is way too far along to correct his over-sized melon).

Time out: You think Egghead's head is too big? Is this a joke?

[scott metzger]

You're seeing it on prototypes, not on finished figures, other than Alfred. That's the point is missed here. Since Alfred has come out, FTC has publicly stated that they are working to reduce the head size on 'new' figures. That's another point that keeps getting missed here.

The prototype pictures are designed to show us the progress FTC is making, they are not a final product. When the final product has a big head, then it's time to complain. Complaining about Jayna's 'big head' based on that prototype picture is about like complaining about how they didn't paint her head.

And BTW, I will add that based on what I've seen of the Jayna prototypes, my guess is if you put a suit on that body with an accurate collar, that the head looks just fine.

I'm simply going by experience. Alfred came out macroencephalic exactly as his prototype did (and Egghead is way too far along to correct his over-sized melon). And I have rarely seen a major change in something as far along as Ra's from any company. To fix him, they would have to completely re-sculpt the head; simply shrinking it would make the plug too small to fit the torso properly. I hope I am wrong and they do exactly that, but when the prototypes keep popping up with the same problem, that doesn't do a lot to give me confidence.

And Jayna is not going to look just fine next to Superman, Aquaman, Batman, Robin and Wonder Woman if her head is half again as big as theirs. The whole idea of having a bunch of figures done in the same style and scale is for them to look good together. I really, really want these figures; Megos are what got me into collecting, and I so want to see all of these lines succeed. But I really fear that they will go the way of the other big headed lines of late if things aren't addressed. I've waited decades for a true Mego GL and Flash, and figures with heads like we saw on Alfred are not going to cut it for me.

Baggy costumes can be taken in, wrong boots can be replaced, necks sunk into a torso can be pulled out (yes, I was finally able to yank the necks out of the Batgirl torsos with some effort and needle nosed pliers). All of those things I can fix if it bugs me that much. But there's nothing I can do to shrink a head that's half again too big to fit in with the rest of the line, and that is going to significantly affect my purchases. I got extras of the new Tarzan characters because they are correctly proportioned, but I'll only be getting one Bizarro or any other character with a huge noggin. And that's a huge pass for a rabid Mego fan like me.

[Wasimhosen]

I have communicated them with both phone and email and have had nothing but excellent customer service.

[PNGwynne]

Our experience here has been that off-scale prototypes are very rarely revised--especially at the rate FTC is releasing waves.

We shall see. I can certainly eat crow if the figures proceed with proper heads. I sure hope they do, I'm a DC fan!

I'm curious as to what you'll do if they don't--interestingly, you seem to take other glitches and changes in stride.

[willykfg]

I attempted to message FTC through FB regarding the Wonder Woman figure in an attempt to get a replacement and got a message that privacy issues prevented sending the message. I did not change mine so FTC must have changed theirs. Has anyone else experienced this? I did receive a message for the tracking number for my figure. It wasn't until I mentioned getting a replacement figure that was constructed properly that I received the privacy message.

[ThePlayerOnTheOtherSide]

The big head issue keeps coming up because we keep seeing it.

You're seeing it on prototypes, not on finished figures, other than Alfred. That's the point is missed here. Since Alfred has come out, FTC has publicly stated that they are working to reduce the head size on 'new' figures. That's another point that keeps getting missed here.

The prototype pictures are designed to show us the progress FTC is making, they are not a final product. When the final product has a big head, then it's time to complain. Complaining about Jayna's 'big head' based on that prototype picture is about like complaining about how they didn't paint her head.

And BTW, I will add that based on what I've seen of the Jayna prototypes, my guess is if you put a suit on that body with an accurate collar, that the head looks just fine.

[PNGwynne]

The big head issue keeps coming up because we keep seeing it. It's an issue that's not limited to this line or even this manufacturer (we saw similar complaints with some of the Mattel DC figures). And the only figures I've seen folks complaining about are the ones suffering from the problem. I've seen no complaints about the new Tarzan figures, because all of them, including the one with a newly sculpted head, look fine. And, yes, some folks say it's fine. It's the ones that don't think so that are the concern, and it SHOULD be a concern, especially with a small line like this. QC issues like this can have a cumulative effect, as folks following Mattel's Master of the Universe Classics line can attest.

You can say it doesn't look bad, but you can't say it looks right, any more than the females with their necks assembled wrong. And its something they can do right, as evidenced by the aforementioned Tarzan figure. For some, it's not a big deal; for others like me, not being able to do something a company did 40 years ago with only a few slips is a major issue, and it has already affected the number of figures I've bought. I would have gotten at least one more Alfred had the head been done correctly, and I can say the same for Bizarro (I would have been tempted to get multiples as a base for other Bizarro heroes).

People like me are pointing out what's becoming a consistent problem; that's not crying wolf, that's letting the company know we are not pleased and it is going to affect what we buy from them. I'd think any company would want to know that. I've noted the makers of the Six Million Dollar Man 8" figures are touting the newest version of Steve Austin as having a smaller head, so the issue is being taken seriously there, especially considering that this is likely the LAST figure in that line. I, and I think most of the others who keep bringing this subject up, don't want to see the same happen here. I'd much rather see those people voice their displeasure and give FTC a chance to fix it than to remain silent and just take their money elsewhere.

Absolutely.

[madmarva]

On original mego bodies and previous FTC female releases, the bulbous lower end of the neck post rested outside the body, giving the figure a longer neck; however, the bulbous end of the neck post on the new FTC releases are on the inside of the body, giving the females somewhat of a no-neck look.

I prefer the original construction, but this is not as big an issue to me as the big heads.

Some may see the continued complaints about the big heads as overkill, but until FTC releases several newly designed figures with the proper-sized head, it also appears the complaints have fallen on deaf ears.

I don't believe that is the case. I suspect the Batman Wave 4 and the release of GL, Flash and Hawkman, which were all originally announced for this year, have been moved until later to correct the issue. At least, I hope that's the case.

But, until there is evidence, it's hard to know or assume FTC is making corrections.

Likewise, with the female figures, Batgirl was the first release with the neck issue. The Wonder Woman figure may have been too far along for a correction. Hopefully, future releases of female figures will be corrected, but until we see it, I think the complaints are valid.

As others have said, these criticisms aren't meant to demean or torpedo FTC's efforts. I'm ready to buy just about every DC character FTC could make, if those figures are well done. Same for Diamond/emce's Marvel releases.

[scott metzger]

Bingo. The 'big head' issue has almost gotten to the point where its the boy crying wolf, because we hear it every time with a new figure, even though plenty of people counter it by saying it doesn't look that bad. Even if Jayna's head is the exact same size once it goes to production, adding a suit and collar will likely make the head look much better if not completely in proportion with the rest of her body.

I think there's a fine line between voicing displeasure and being seen as simply complaining every time regardless of circumstance. I know there's a subset of posters here that feels that FTC is slighting them and not taking them seriously, but I don't think they realize how parroting the same complaints with each figure comes across.

The big head issue keeps coming up because we keep seeing it. It's an issue that's not limited to this line or even this manufacturer (we saw similar complaints with some of the Mattel DC figures). And the only figures I've seen folks complaining about are the ones suffering from the problem. I've seen no complaints about the new Tarzan figures, because all of them, including the one with a newly sculpted head, look fine. And, yes, some folks say it's fine. It's the ones that don't think so that are the concern, and it SHOULD be a concern, especially with a small line like this. QC issues like this can have a cumulative effect, as folks following Mattel's Master of the Universe Classics line can attest.

You can say it doesn't look bad, but you can't say it looks right, any more than the females with their necks assembled wrong. And its something they can do right, as evidenced by the aforementioned Tarzan figure. For some, it's not a big deal; for others like me, not being able to do something a company did 40 years ago with only a few slips is a major issue, and it has already affected the number of figures I've bought. I would have gotten at least one more Alfred had the head been done correctly, and I can say the same for Bizarro (I would have been tempted to get multiples as a base for other Bizarro heroes).

People like me are pointing out what's becoming a consistent problem; that's not crying wolf, that's letting the company know we are not pleased and it is going to affect what we buy from them. I'd think any company would want to know that. I've noted the makers of the Six Million Dollar Man 8" figures are touting the newest version of Steve Austin as having a smaller head, so the issue is being taken seriously there, especially considering that this is likely the LAST figure in that line. I, and I think most of the others who keep bringing this subject up, don't want to see the same happen here. I'd much rather see those people voice their displeasure and give FTC a chance to fix it than to remain silent and just take their money elsewhere.

[invisiblelad]

I love what FTC is doing. I just wish their products could be for DISPLAY or PLAY. MEGO figures were fantastic to play with & stand up w/ normal play even if you take them out of the box 40 years later. There are exceptions of course. Where mego figures broke easily too. I just though 40 years of technological advances would have helped FTC put out a Superior product to mego figs of old. Guess not. Everyone I know feels that way. They just don't post on here or facebook about it unfortunately.

[ThePlayerOnTheOtherSide]

What exactly is the neck issue I keep hearing about? Nobody has ever posted a picture that I know of.

Is the neck peg actually crushed into the body? Or is the head just pushed too far down on the peg?

I ordered my WW at the same time I order the 66 Penguin so I don't have a figure yet to even look at. For the record, I've also ordered the Supergirl/Batgirl 2 pack.

JeffBearCO

Have been wondering the same thing, I've gotten all the female figures so far and each of mine look fine. Then again mine are display and not for play.

[invisiblelad]

What exactly is the neck issue I keep hearing about? Nobody has ever posted a picture that I know of.

Is the neck peg actually crushed into the body? Or is the head just pushed too far down on the peg?

I ordered my WW at the same time I order the 66 Penguin so I don't have a figure yet to even look at. For the record, I've also ordered the Supergirl/Batgirl 2 pack.

JeffBearCO

Hey Jeff. I have a bunch of pics I'll try to add later but the short story (hard for me to do lol):

Every FTC BATGIRL released so far has been reported to have a neck that was SEALED incorrectly in the body so only 1/3 or 2/3 of her neck is present. So on EVERY Batgirl I've seen to date has about 1/2 her neck sealed inside her body & I could not pull it out w/ vice grips or anything else at all w/out breaking or damaging the body & needing the cut it open & reseal it. I will not let my nephews, nor do I pay for, defective products that I have to fix at these prices. Every WW pictured (not many yet) are also incorrectly assembled. I'll try to take a pic of FTC Catwoman (CORRECTLY assembled neck & FTC Batgirl (INCORRECTLY assembled neck) side by side for you if you'd like! Let me know!

[invisiblelad]

FTC should be careful what they do & don't listen too. Once the main re-issues are released, & other BIG named characters that will always sell well (Flash, Green Lantern, ect.) their NEW less dynamic & less popular characters will NOT sell as well to the die-hard collectors that want re-mego's that fit in proportionally to the majority of pre-existing Megos. BBP had licenses that were not nearly as widely loved & desired as DC. BIG HEADS were the main complaint here that I noticed. People loved the costumes & the character choices were obvious at first. Those lines died (SMDM, BSG, TW) w/ unreleased charcters that were prototyped. So did Mattle retro action due to poor quality bodies.(Maybe also the major differences from their mego counterparts in a lesser degree?.) These were at TRU and Mattycollector & sitting there. Clearanced out for $4.99 in many cases for the later waves of some pretty BIG names in the DC Universe. If theFTC DC Mego re-treads pass through & FTC doesn't get all the NEW releases down to the proportions (give or take on some sculpts of course)......wait & see. I don't really understand why people think that because we here are just a small percentage of FTC customers, the main LOT of their customers won't jump ship because of similar opinions or complaints. You hear the same complaint from me every time,

1.) BIG HEADS on the shown Prototypes & 1 released figure so far (Alfred will be easily forgivable if he ends up as an ex. of a lessened learned).

2.) BODY issues. FTC has greatly improved the male body since the wave1 Diaster, BUT are still strong too tightly. Haven't been able to pose 1 single male figure (besides the Teen Totans & Penguin due to the different arm design) in the Superman "Flying" pose. They are strung too tightly, but greatly improved in that the plastic is firmed/harder & so far not pulling through at the arm/shoulder anymore! *FTC Male body = PROGRESS! But INFERIOR to Mego unfortunately--*IMHO
2B.) FEMALE BODY has went from REALLY GOOD w/ CATWOMAN to defective on every single Batgirl I have seen (& own) & every WW I've seen so far online. So FTC FEMALE BODY has went from GREAT to BAD (due to incorrectly assembled bodies/Necks) & Wonder Girl has 1 Loose knee on many (every person I know who own 1 or more + my x3 all have really loose RIGHT Knees & I've heard others say it also).

3.) QC - Costumes: For me the FTC costumes so far have been Good to REALLY EXCELLENT! In some cases I see vast improvements to their FTC Prototype pics, UNTIL Wonder Wonder....BUT mine are not in hand yet so I will gladly amend my opinion, if it changes when my x4 arrive. GLADLY! Short boots are a minor problem easily remedied, but shouldn't have to be if FTC did not use mego items on their Prototype pics they use to solicit sales/preorders.

QC - PAINT - I've only had bad paint issues/inconsistencies w/ my BATGIRL figures (& my friends have similar complaints) & Wondergirl figures. Aqualads smaller eye is also a smaller problem that my friends & I all agree on (& a few other posters here as well). Out of my x2 Speedy's 1 is great but his costume has loose seams & NO WHITE paint on his belt buckle. My MIB Speedy has the correct white belt buckle & I haven't heard anyone else complain about that so I think that's a rare rare exception & I was just unlucky.

QC - BODIES. 8/8 wave 1 bodies broke for me. Wave 2 & 3 DID NOT Break nor did the FREE replacement wave 1 bodies I rec'd! GREAT Customer Service, but I also think they indulged me w/ my replacement wave 1 bodies due to my plethora of pics proving my claim & I asked for them while making a a $250+ order that I said to cancel if their manager did NOT ok the 8 FREE replacement bodies. They sent them! Male bodies are fine to me but need just 1 more tweak, finding a way for them to lift BOTH arms up w/out coming together & only the figure's head can keep them apart on all I've tried. I admit I need to try more figures. But they are still too tightly strung. The FTC female body needs to come as SHOWN in their prototype pics. They need to put a disclaimer on ALL NEW purchases about the female bodies w/ neck issues BEFORE ANY NEW ORDERS & offer a cancelation, return, refund or free female replacement body for every customer who this is a problem for. They should also IMO use clear wraps around the female heads as they look rushed, messy & display poorly w/out opening the figure & fixing it. But that causes you to touch a figure, replace it's body & fix it's hair IF you want MIB figures. You shouldn't have to fix figures bought for MIB collections. Then they are not untouched. I buy x2 or x3 of all FTC DC products so far (- Batman 66 exclusives/accessories sets so far) & I am like x3 customers. So are my friends who WERE buying (& planning on buying) @ least x2 of each DC figure. But if we have to spend more $ to fix the MIB figures, wait on replacement bodies & reseal them (no longer untouched).....WHY then BUY multiples then?

My opinion on The PlayerOnTheOtherSide comments in the past: I have NO problem at all w/ anyones positive opinions of any of FTC DC releases, or any of their releases. It was the constant posts pretty much saying our opinions & complaints were just excessively negative that bother me personally. I'm not referring to you jayraytee, you haven't done that & bring up some valid points. It's the player who literally said there was 2 sides. 1 side who was helping the company by getting people excited about FTC's products by their positive message in their posts. Then The player said thei was the Negative team or side (*NOT his exact words of course) who think we are helping FTC by complaining about what we thought was BIG issues & wanting the company to succeed....but our overly negative criticisms seem to bother him. If posters on the mego museum want to post their opinion either positive, negative, neutral or indifferent that is our right. But I'm sorry to say that when nobody had mentioned a few negative things about the big head issue for awhile....the player seemed (IMO) to NOT like it & started posting these supposedly general statements about the products. If you ever went & read them & looked at many of The player's posts.....you will see goading, belittling of differing opinions & passive aggressive comments everywhere. I'm NOT the only person who sees it & I could copy & paste so many examples of this its NOT EVEN FUNNY. I will go back to ignoring his statements. But an example would be like: FTC is working on shrinking the head sizes on new upcoming figures. I thought I would post that since I know it seems to be a big deal to some of the people here. Sounds like an honest statement. It is. Couple it with so many of his past passive-aggressive comments.....it's pretty transparent. It's common on many website/message boards. He truly wants to be ThePlayer ON The OTHER SIDE. -enough said

I think complaining repeatedly about complainers on a message board is fine. But look a little deeper. This is different. Passive-Aggressive. Text book. My opinion of course & do not expect it to bother Theplayer at all, nor do I want it to. I think we could all get along, if there wasn't 2 imposed SIDES. I want nothing more than SUCCESS for all FTC offerings. I want them to sell these for years.

[jeffbearco]

What exactly is the neck issue I keep hearing about? Nobody has ever posted a picture that I know of.

Is the neck peg actually crushed into the body? Or is the head just pushed too far down on the peg?

I ordered my WW at the same time I order the 66 Penguin so I don't have a figure yet to even look at. For the record, I've also ordered the Supergirl/Batgirl 2 pack.

JeffBearCO

[ThePlayerOnTheOtherSide]

One thing is true though, happy consumers are generally less vocal, people that are upset are on a mission and generally are a lot more vocal. So the quantity of people posting about the big head issue for Jayna is probably not a clear picture of which group has higher numbers of people. The only clear picture of that would be sales, if they see high sales inspite of the complaints, they will be less likely change much.

Bingo. The 'big head' issue has almost gotten to the point where its the boy crying wolf, because we hear it every time with a new figure, even though plenty of people counter it by saying it doesn't look that bad. Even if Jayna's head is the exact same size once it goes to production, adding a suit and collar will likely make the head look much better if not completely in proportion with the rest of her body.

I think there's a fine line between voicing displeasure and being seen as simply complaining every time regardless of circumstance. I know there's a subset of posters here that feels that FTC is slighting them and not taking them seriously, but I don't think they realize how parroting the same complaints with each figure comes across.