Are the coffin boxes that the CTVT Robin, Super Knights, etc. come in EXACT repros of the original Mego boxes or are they labelled as "CTVT" or something?
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Based on the images on CTVT websites, their boxes appear to be about the same as the original Mego boxes but not exact repros. CTVT replaced the Mego logo with their logo and the color on the boxes seem a little different. I'm still waiting on my order of Robin Hood, Super Knights etc to be able to confirm it. -
Thanks guys. I've been debating about whether or not to order the Robin Hood and Super Knights figures loose or boxed. An exact repro would have sealed the deal for me.ScottComment
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There are other differences. The pictures of the Knights on the back are done by CTVT instead of the Mego pictures (although the mego pictures are retained on for the cameos on the side of the box) and there is a different font used for the character name. The Pirate and Robin hood boxes have minor typesetting and other differences besides being labeled CTVT. I know about this because I used the Robin Hood boxes to complete Mego labeled repro boxes for myself (I had a couple characters from scans of the old boxes already)Comment
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If you think you might want to get the Western Heroes and Super Pirates in the future then you might consider getting them together with the Robin Hood and Super Knights and buying them from CTVT eBay auctions. CTVT has a package deal of all 19 figures for $110 shipped BIN. That comes to about $5.79 per box figure. Now, if only I could have my package now!Comment
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If you think you might want to get the Western Heroes and Super Pirates in the future then you might consider getting them together with the Robin Hood and Super Knights and buying them from CTVT eBay auctions. CTVT has a package deal of all 19 figures for $110 shipped BIN. That comes to about $5.79 per box figure. Now, if only I could have my package now!ScottComment
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I would watch out for the "loose" ctvt figs. I have bought some and they come in the box, but with the top ripped off. I find them to be of dubious quality at best. I bought a set of knights for my son and the loose figs had badly molded accessories, broken parts, shields missing handles, ripped neck plugs, split boots etc. He was ,with good reason, pretty upset so I ordered a boxed set and they were fine. I feel like the "rejects" get sold as "loose"
my 2 cents...Comment
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That's horrible! Did you ask them to replace the poor quality figures? They certainly don't advertise them as being less quality than their boxed figures.ScottComment
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I only collect loose figs but got a bunch of mt ctvt boxed b/c of a great price. I have not had major probs with mine. yes there have been a few broken feet and other parts, a couple of them have the "i need to pee" stance - I have 25 or so figures - none have been missing parts, none have had poorly molded accessories or bad necks. i have bought anthore 15 or so complete loose solely to use parts on customs or repairing or completing vintage figures (a $5 ctvt robin hood gives you over $20 in parts)
boxes are a bonus if you have nothing.Comment
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The prices are great. My plan was to buy them and put the heads and clothing on Dr. Mego bodies. Or perhaps even those new bodies from Castaway.ScottComment
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I hear others saying this as well - that they will put the stuff on doc mego bodies.
you can by waltons or naked lots or beat up figures - REAL ones for the same price or often even LESS than doc mego.
i would also point out that though ctvt bodies have sometimes suffered from cracks or crossed legs, they feel more like megos than doc's. if you get one that breaks - replace it. if it stand nice and is unbroken - why "fix" it?Comment
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I had a CTVT Jet Jungle and didn't like the way he felt or stood/displayed. He didn't seem "Mego" enough for me. I recently acquired a kitbashed JJ head on a Mego T-1 body from Merlyn1976 and it looks great.
I'm concerned that the other CTTV figures will "feel" like the JJ one.ScottComment
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I have purchase a lot of bodies and figures from ctvt- 85% were fine a couple of breaks and they did replace them in the next order. I got a "boxed" wyatt erp missing his hat- if pieces are missing it is due to factory error which is likely either way. I have great faith in their stuff but I do swap the bodies outLooking for t1 LIZARDComment
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