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Yikes. It never occurred to me that they would use plastic covered cardboard for wings. Disaster.
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I think this wing design is prefect, totally retro and most likely the way Mego would have done. Thank you FTC, great job! -
Sounds really crappy and not what Mego would have done!Comment
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Yeah, I'm not feeling it. I get the intent, but the effect is just to chintzy looking. Especially at $30, and also because the rest of the figure is spot on.
ChrisComment
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If Mego had made a Hawkman, they would have either done this, or silkscreened fabric wings like Lizards tail and Falcon's wings. At least these ones are poseable.
I like 'em.Comment
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I guess I'm missing something. Is there a link to this picture?Comment
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"When not too many people can see we're all the same
And because of all their tears,
Their eyes can't hope to see
The beauty that surrounds them
Isn't it a pity".
- "Isn't It A Pity"
By George Harrison
My Good Buyers/Sellers/Traders list:
Good Traders List - Page 80 - Mego TalkComment
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WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.Comment
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The molded plastic wing "backpack" sounds like a perfect idea w/the "clothing item becomes organic item/unique for Mego characters non-organic item" with the new accessory ala the Cowardly Lions's feet et al... I would've went with the backpack or silk-screened wings with bendy wire circumference attached or inside.
The cardboard is okay... but maybe over the line of visually off-putting... yes, even for something made in a "retro" style."No. No no no no no no. You done got me talkin' politics. I didn't wanna'. Like I said y'all, I'm just happy to be alive. I think I'll scoot over here right by this winda', let this beautiful carriage rock me to sleep, and dream about how lucky I am." - Chris MannixComment
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My concern is how they attach. Is it sewn on or detachable from the harness or suit...Comment
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I have problems seeing the newsletter. Don't know if it is my computer. I don't get any pics at all. Any suggestions?"When not too many people can see we're all the same
And because of all their tears,
Their eyes can't hope to see
The beauty that surrounds them
Isn't it a pity".
- "Isn't It A Pity"
By George Harrison
My Good Buyers/Sellers/Traders list:
Good Traders List - Page 80 - Mego TalkComment
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I get the idea behind the material. It's a plausible approach. My only issue is that the design is so cartoon 'flat" compared to the figure. I think it would work if the wings were based on a retro wing design.
For example, Vultan's wings from 1979
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Nope...those cardboard wings definitely don't work.
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Mego had some beautifully-rendered accessories: Green Arrow, Knights, Flash Gordon, Conan. So while I don't hate these wings, I will change them and I can understand why some fans are disappointed by the approach FTC has chosen.
I love Mego cardboard playsets, but I guess I expect/prefer my accessories to be plastic.WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.Comment
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