TOPPS Hammer figures arrived today...pics.

[LonnieFisher]

I don't want to veer this thread way off course, but what does everybody think Taylor will be on, old style or new style bodies?

I'm hoping old style, because I don't want him to be shorter than his ape captors.

He appears to be on the old style body, according to this picture.

[rche]

Interesting mix if the Taylor is on old bod and Brent appears to be on the new bod. Might be some mixing and matching going on.

[tatsunokofan]

Purely speculation on my part, but I would guess that the decision to use the old body or the new body is being made on a case-by-case basis. In Taylor's case, much of his torso is visible, and therefore not conducive to the new body and it's large gap area. Brent' torso is covered, so the new body can be used. This might be swapped in the general release version of these characters, where their outfits are swapped.

James

[CrimsonGhost]

Purely speculation on my part, but I would guess that the decision to use the old body or the new body is being made on a case-by-case basis. In Taylor's case, much of his torso is visible, and therefore not conducive to the new body and it's large gap area. Brent' torso is covered, so the new body can be used. This might be swapped in the general release version of these characters, where their outfits are swapped.

James

It depended which figure it was paired with and what factory it was made in. In the case of Taylor, he was paired with Zira, and the female body mold is at the factory with the old style male body mold, so Taylor is on the old style body.

[PNGwynne]

I think variant Kharis is going to look odd if released on a new body.

[TRDouble]

NVM. Question rescinded.

[apes3978]

He appears to be on the old style body, according to this picture.

Cool!

Thanks for posting that by the way.

[apes3978]

Interesting mix if the Taylor is on old bod and Brent appears to be on the new bod. Might be some mixing and matching going on.

I've said it elsewhere in one of these threads discussing the new Mego figures, but I'll say it again: I'm actually fine with Brent being on what's being called the 'sidekick' body, since James Franciscus was shorter than Charlton Heston.

[Earth 2 Chris]

Got my Hammer figures (Mummy, Phantom, Zombie) and they are pretty nice. The muddy Mummy feels gross...which he should! I like the use of the clear torso underneath the torn wrapping to illustrate the holes blown and speared through him. His costume is so tight I fear trying to pose him much, but that's okay. I was disappointed I couldn't get the Phantom's mask to stay on his face (or very well in his hand, honestly). May take a heat gun to it to kind of "mold" it around the sculpt...which is nice. His face seems a bit small amidst all that hair. But the likeness and scarring are really well done.

I have to say the Plague of the Zombies figure is a surprising highlight. Mego captured that disturbing, unsettling makeup job REALLY well. He strikes one scary figure!!!

But overall, a really nice set of figures. I agree, some monster hands would help, especially with the Zombie and Mummy, but I'm pleased.

[nubee]

Thanks for the pic.

What body is the Mummy and Zombie on?

[Liu Bei]

Got my Hammer figures (Mummy, Phantom, Zombie) and they are pretty nice. The muddy Mummy feels gross...which he should! I like the use of the clear torso underneath the torn wrapping to illustrate the holes blown and speared through him. His costume is so tight I fear trying to pose him much, but that's okay. I was disappointed I couldn't get the Phantom's mask to stay on his face (or very well in his hand, honestly). May take a heat gun to it to kind of "mold" it around the sculpt...which is nice. His face seems a bit small amidst all that hair. But the likeness and scarring are really well done.

I have to say the Plague of the Zombies figure is a surprising highlight. Mego captured that disturbing, unsettling makeup job REALLY well. He strikes one scary figure!!!

But overall, a really nice set of figures. I agree, some monster hands would help, especially with the Zombie and Mummy, but I'm pleased.

Now we just need an official Cushing as Frankenstein figure.

[PNGwynne]

Now we just need an official Cushing as Frankenstein figure.

And Curse of the Werewolf. Mego should do Baron Frankenstein, but a Phantom shirt with tie, dark trousers, and Fly labcoat might do in a pinch for a Cushing custom.

[TrekStar]

What a great round up of Hammer ghoul’s, I agree we need a Curse of Werewolf and I’ll throw my two cents in and suggest an Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas too.

Peter Cushing as Dr. Frankenstein and Sherlock Holmes would also be cool variant’s plus as an added bonus with Holmes you would receive the howling hound of the Baskervilles.

[Liu Bei]

And Curse of the Werewolf. Mego should do Baron Frankenstein, but a Phantom shirt with tie, dark trousers, and Fly labcoat might do in a pinch for a Cushing custom.

Yes, you’re right. I can’t believe I forgot Curse of the Werewolf. Ollie Reed’s makeup was fantastic in that one. I’d put it #3 behind Lon Chaney’s Wolfman costume and the one used in Monster Squad.

Speaking of which, if Mego wants to keep the monster gravy train going, I think the Monster Squad would be a good line to tackle. (Along with Dark Shadows.)

EDIT: And of course ANY of the Hammer beauties would be a most welcome sight, but I reckon that’s a pipe dream.

[Liu Bei]

What a great round up of Hammer ghoul’s, I agree we need a Curse of Werewolf and I’ll throw my two cents in and suggest an Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas too.

Peter Cushing as Dr. Frankenstein and Sherlock Holmes would also be cool variant’s plus as an added bonus with Holmes you would receive the howling hound of the Baskervilles.

Gosh, this has got me in the mood for some Hammer Horror.

While we’re on the subject of horror, I’d love to see a Vincent Price figure of some kind. Maybe from the Last Man on Earth, or Edward Scissorhands if they want to go that route. (I’d love to see Edward Scissorhands, and am a bit surprised we haven’t seen it already.)