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I had no idea the Martian Chronicles figures were accurate.

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  • spamn
    Minty and All-Original!
    • Mar 28, 2002
    • 2128

    I had no idea the Martian Chronicles figures were accurate.

    But they are. The headsculpts, at least.



    I guess I didn't know this because the TV version was a little too mature for me when it came out. I'm not even sure I knew about it til I stumbled across the stills on a google search. I definitely never knew the figures were based on anything but the book.
    Last edited by spamn; Mar 9, '10, 10:43 AM.
  • palitoy
    live. laugh. lisa needs braces
    • Jun 16, 2001
    • 59757

    #2
    The head sculpts and card art are the only good things about them.
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    • spamn
      Minty and All-Original!
      • Mar 28, 2002
      • 2128

      #3
      Originally posted by palitoy
      The head sculpts and card art are the only good things about them.
      You're saying you don't like pink-fringed robes?

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      • toys2cool
        Ultimate Mego Warrior
        • Nov 27, 2006
        • 28605

        #4
        Dam it does look like him
        "Time to nut up or shut up" -Tallahassee

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        • Meule
          Verbose Member
          • Nov 14, 2004
          • 28720

          #5
          Can't complain about the sculpts... the robes however...
          "...The agony of my soul found vent in one loud, long and final scream of despair..." - Edgar Allan Poe

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          • spamn
            Minty and All-Original!
            • Mar 28, 2002
            • 2128

            #6
            Originally posted by Meule
            Can't complain about the sculpts... the robes however...
            Seriously, they should've come with fuzzy bunny slippers.

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            • JediJaida
              Talkative Member
              • Jun 14, 2008
              • 5675

              #7
              I can see it now; scary looking mask, check; pink and white bathrobe, check; buzzy bunny slippers, check.
              JediJaida

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              • Blitzkid
                Member
                • Feb 20, 2010
                • 62

                #8
                I wish someone would just cast and sell resin copies of those heads already!

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                • spamn
                  Minty and All-Original!
                  • Mar 28, 2002
                  • 2128

                  #9
                  Originally posted by JediJaida
                  I can see it now; scary looking mask, check; pink and white bathrobe, check; buzzy bunny slippers, check.
                  Maybe some frilly underthings to complete the package, too.

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                  • spamn
                    Minty and All-Original!
                    • Mar 28, 2002
                    • 2128

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Blitzkid
                    I wish someone would just cast and sell resin copies of those heads already!
                    Ditto. I'm no painter, but I'm pretty sure I could paint *these*.

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                    • johnmiic
                      Adrift
                      • Sep 6, 2002
                      • 8427

                      #11
                      I think the Martian is wearing the pre-Snuggie. That was their contribution to Earth culture. Now we have "The Snuggie". No wonder their extinct!

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                      • megoapesnut
                        The name says it all!
                        • Dec 3, 2007
                        • 3727

                        #12
                        I think Brian was referring to how cheaply made the bodies were. He is correct. The head sculpts and card art are the only thing going for them. But they are very cool. I wouldn't mind having a set sometime, but since they are not true Mego, they are worth more than I am willing to pay for them.

                        Have you seen the series since? It's definitely worth a watch. It's a little slow in parts, but still great sci-fi. Amazon has the DVD for a good price

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                        • vulcan2074
                          Live Long and Prosper
                          • Mar 23, 2008
                          • 7817

                          #13
                          I haven't watched the series since I was a kid. I need to pick it up on DVD. I luckily scored a set of these a couple years ago. There fantastic
                          Sammy

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                          • ctc
                            Fear the monkeybat!
                            • Aug 16, 2001
                            • 11183

                            #14
                            Hmmmm....

                            The heads are really nice. The rounded one with the one "eye" is a little soft detailed, but still pretty accurate. I'd love a repro set of heads, but nobody seems to make 'em.

                            Don C.

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                            • spamn
                              Minty and All-Original!
                              • Mar 28, 2002
                              • 2128

                              #15
                              Originally posted by megoapesnut
                              I think Brian was referring to how cheaply made the bodies were. He is correct. The head sculpts and card art are the only thing going for them. But they are very cool. I wouldn't mind having a set sometime, but since they are not true Mego, they are worth more than I am willing to pay for them.
                              They usually go for more than I pay for most megos, and they don't show up all that often.

                              But I've never seen the mini. I read the book as a kid.

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