In this past decade Toybiz and Hasbro have taken their stab at recreating Mego's World's Greatest Superheroes. Who do you think has done a better job and why?
For myself I really liked the concept for the 'Famous Covers' line, but I thought the quality was really spotty at best, so ultimately I was disappointed. The figures were often proportioned incorrectly or had gloves or boots way too big for them. The head sculpts were also touch and go and the outfits were cheaply made. From a quality perspective I think Hasbro has done a better job. Both with the DC characters several years back and most recently with the Origin's lineup. I also agreed with their slogan: "Perfect for display, but built for play." In other words they were made well and that has held true.
A complaint I have with both companies is their seeming inability to get all of the Fantastic Four team assembled. Toybiz only put out Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman while Hasbro is currently planning a release of just Mr. Fantastic and the Human Torch. Why even bother putting any out if your not going to cover all four members? Very strange marketing from my perspective.
For myself I really liked the concept for the 'Famous Covers' line, but I thought the quality was really spotty at best, so ultimately I was disappointed. The figures were often proportioned incorrectly or had gloves or boots way too big for them. The head sculpts were also touch and go and the outfits were cheaply made. From a quality perspective I think Hasbro has done a better job. Both with the DC characters several years back and most recently with the Origin's lineup. I also agreed with their slogan: "Perfect for display, but built for play." In other words they were made well and that has held true.
A complaint I have with both companies is their seeming inability to get all of the Fantastic Four team assembled. Toybiz only put out Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman while Hasbro is currently planning a release of just Mr. Fantastic and the Human Torch. Why even bother putting any out if your not going to cover all four members? Very strange marketing from my perspective.
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