WOW! interesting new loose parts on CTVT 2016

[TRDouble]

You can now order Super friends Heads!!! & other Heads!!

What will this do to the Mego market now, now that you can replace your OEM figures heads ( that have been badly paint rubbed)
with new "retro" heads?

I don't know the answer, but as for the new repro heads, they really have to match the OEM quality. I have been searching for a Robin head for my FTC repro because the FTC one is just too skinny. I am considering the Batman head too, but it's never been a favorite of mine anyway.

[TrekStar]

Hmm...new Black Bodysuits...do I dare to order? Will they fit the Type S body actually this time?
http://www.classictvtoys.com/blackbo...nchfigure.aspx

anybody heard if Doc is getting his back in stock yet?

I'm pretty sure they can fit the Mego bodies, but I'm not sure they will fit the type S bodies, you could always
chance the $4.00 and if they fit great, if not you can still keep it for a Mego body. I also do not think they will
fit Doc's bodies, but if Doc has the black bodysuit in stock, those may fit on the type S bodies.

[darkbros]

Iif Doc has the black bodysuit in stock,........

Yes, that was what I was getting at. Doc has been out of stock for a while. His suits fit
Type s and Type 2 Mego the best. CTVT has been a real miss on their bodysuits, that's why when I saw
that they were offering a NEW one, I was like....hmmm, have they fixed the issues?

I'll just drop Doc a line and see if he is getting any more Black suit stock......

[Krypt0nite]

The black body suit I recently purchased fit perfectly on the FTC body, but I doubt it has enough give in it to fit a type S body.

[daz71]

if all their suits fit zica bodies that would be good you could order outfits from ftc put them on a zica body and get a head from ebay if you don't like ftc heads and you got a custom that you really want.

[lilbrosj66]

This all makes for some serious customizing fun!

[Riderfan]

if all their suits fit zica bodies that would be good you could order outfits from ftc put them on a zica body and get a head from ebay if you don't like ftc heads and you got a custom that you really want.

Good point Darren, but I think (only my opinion) CTVTs' rationale is a little more basic, and proves they do frequent this forum.

A lot of people don't care if their figures come in clamshells, plus shipping charges (not the fault of CTVT) aren't getting any cheaper.

So it seems like CTVT's response to this was bagged figures. Can sell cheaper, and shipping should be cheaper.

Kinda a win/win.

The other thing is a lot of people buy a CTVT/FTC figure and pitch the body & transfer everything over to another body. Its my belief this is why CTVT is now offering DC heads & complete outfits separately. They can sell more accessories & make more money while spending less money on bodies people kinda 'hate'.

This can only help the sales the Type S or Doc's buff bodies. Might lead to a better female body.

Just my thoughts

K

[smonte00]

I got a 66 Batman Bruce Wayne head last week. The head looks generic enough, so I'm gonna make a Star Trek red shirt with it.

[TRDouble]

Good point Darren, but I think (only my opinion) CTVTs' rationale is a little more basic, and proves they do frequent this forum.

A lot of people don't care if their figures come in clamshells, plus shipping charges (not the fault of CTVT) aren't getting any cheaper.

So it seems like CTVT's response to this was bagged figures. Can sell cheaper, and shipping should be cheaper.

Kinda a win/win.

The other thing is a lot of people buy a CTVT/FTC figure and pitch the body & transfer everything over to another body. Its my belief this is why CTVT is now offering DC heads & complete outfits separately. They can sell more accessories & make more money while spending less money on bodies people kinda 'hate'.

This can only help the sales the Type S or Doc's buff bodies. Might lead to a better female body.

Just my thoughts

K

But will it hurt sales of the carded figures that retailers carry? That's the line that FTC has to walk on very carefully.

The early adopters will always buy right away. I don't want the clams, but I want the figures now, not maybe later (maybe because there is no guarantee everything on card will get released bagged), so I buy them on the card. But some people are becoming more patient, waiting for the cheaper bagged figure or a deal on eBay or somewhere else. If EE and BBTS start getting stuck with too many of these, they will stop ordering them. BBTS has already taken to selling some series as sets only. I cannot imagine retailers were thrilled to see the Shark and a webbed Aquaman being sold as separate pieces, even though the box was part of the charm of that set for some people.

Hopefully it all balances out. I am not a customizer and I am a tweaker usually by necessity, but seeing all this stuff broken down as parts has be trying to think of uses and something to build, modify and/or improve!

[Riderfan]

But will it hurt sales of the carded figures that retailers carry? That's the line that FTC has to walk on very carefully.

The early adopters will always buy right away. I don't want the clams, but I want the figures now, not maybe later (maybe because there is no guarantee everything on card will get released bagged), so I buy them on the card. But some people are becoming more patient, waiting for the cheaper bagged figure or a deal on eBay or somewhere else. If EE and BBTS start getting stuck with too many of these, they will stop ordering them. BBTS has already taken to selling some series as sets only. I cannot imagine retailers were thrilled to see the Shark and a webbed Aquaman being sold as separate pieces, even though the box was part of the charm of that set for some people.

Hopefully it all balances out. I am not a customizer and I am a tweaker usually by necessity, but seeing all this stuff broken down as parts has be trying to think of uses and something to build, modify and/or improve!

I hear ya. I want a '66 Batgirl, but just for the outfit. $10 for the outfit vs. $30 for the figure is quite a savings, and there's also the savings in shipping. I can be patient, but there's the risk they never sell the outfit loose. What to do???

Flip side, I had no interest in a carded Bizarro (better ways to spend my money) but will probably pick up the head & suit. So a case where no loss of a sale of a carded figure, but gained a sale of the parts.

That said, yup bagged figures & loose heads/outfits will cut into sales of carded figures. How much? Hard to say, but there will always be collectors that want 'mint in package' and have no interest in a bagged figure. Plus I think a lot of people dig the card artwork.

I agree, hopefully it all balances out.

K

[powersthatbe]

I got a 66 Batman Bruce Wayne head last week. The head looks generic enough, so I'm gonna make a Star Trek red shirt with it.

like that idea also bought a burt ward head to make him as an ensign

[Mego Milk]

AW YEAH!
More new parts!

http://www.classictvtoys.com/newitems2016.aspx?page=2

[MIB41]

^^^ They're selling the backer cards now. Interesting.

[Brown Bear]

Keep them coming! More the better.

[Brue]

Awesome sauce! Thanks for posting this.