EMCE's WGSH...exact Replicas?

[PNGwynne]

Very true. "World's Greatest" could be characters like Tarzan, Green Hornet, Flash Gordon, Phantom, Lone Ranger, Conan, Red Sonja, and maybe some of the more prominent Indy creations like Spawn, Savage Dragon, Marvel/Miracle Man (when they figure out who really owns him), etc.

Spawn & Savage Dragon? Yechh, everything that's gone wrong with comics. As if McFarlane deserved more licensing $$$ for his masturbatory "art." Besides, he already has his own toy company, let him develop his own Megoesque figs. Would they sell--what's the overlap in interest/market?

On a kinder note, I'm not going to lie--I'd love to see EMCE do King Feature, REB, Fran Striker creations, & REH figures. Even Conde-Nast's Doc Savage & the Shadow: it strikes me as something Mego might have done anyway, & these licenses still have that "retro" feel. And maybe, too, we'll see some of these from Castaway.

Heck, I'd like to see Doc properly reissue some of the lines CTVT tried--Mad Monsters, with a Sea Creature added; Knights & Merry Men--beautiful lines that deserved more respect. Wishful thinking, probably.

But to me, WGSH is by definition DC & Marvel. I think they even own the copyright to the term "Superhero."

I'd like to see flat-out reissues. But the ideas of line extensions & 2-packs sound great, too. (Two-packs might appease reservation about "antiquated" head sculpts, but they'd be expensive. And who "deserves" a 2-pack--only Batman? Maybe RC Bats will be done & therefore moot.) Isn't it all good as long as a certain Megoesque style & quality are involved?

And thrilled as I am at getting an accurate Gorn, I'd have bought a Klingon with a brown Lizard head, too .

[JediJaida]

EMCE's WGSH...exact Replicas?

All right, is that Sea Ghost an actual comic book character and where can I get my greedy paws on it?

As to whether or not he'd be a good action figure HECK YEAH!

[megocrazy]

I like Your thinking....Who's to say WGSH has to mean Marvel or DC? Maybe it could be a NEW Character like this Guy?
http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/file...jaypiscopo.jpg

With a nice new retro looking sculpt?? I'll have a Lord Hydro custom by the time I get the Commander X figure. Just gotta find some time to get back in the workshop. Got a ton of casting to do already.

[Action Martin]

I always said WGSH too, but after seeing Jay's stuff, I have to say I'm pretty psyched. I actually think some independant characters could fill the bill. Nothing says WGSH has to be DC or Marvel. What's the true definition of World's Greatest??

Very true. "World's Greatest" could be characters like Tarzan, Green Hornet, Flash Gordon, Phantom, Lone Ranger, Conan, Red Sonja, and maybe some of the more prominent Indy creations like Spawn, Savage Dragon, Marvel/Miracle Man (when they figure out who really owns him), etc.

[Action Martin]

There are so many people out there now with repro suits, heads, accessories, blister cards, and boxes that having Doc reproing the original WGSH line would seem kind of redundant to me. Someone might not be able to afford an original Mego Superman but a repro can be made for, what, $20 give or take.

Having said that, I wouldn't mind repros of the Teen Titans. To buy mint originals is way too much money for me. And in the repro realm while there are costumes and heads available, there aren't any decent bodies for them.

[The Bat]

OK!! when??? I know I'm just starting trouble.

I think things are looking pretty good right now. I always said WGSH too, but after seeing Jay's stuff, I have to say I'm pretty psyched. I actually think some independant characters could fill the bill. Nothing says WGSH has to be DC or Marvel. What's the true definition of World's Greatest??

Most figured DC or Marvel would need to be involved, but perhaps the near future will prove that assumption incorrect. Maybe we'll all end up getting exactly what we want in a way we haven't even thought of yet.

I like Your thinking....Who's to say WGSH has to mean Marvel or DC? Maybe it could be a NEW Character like this Guy?

[Iron_fox85]

i want a repro of superman....i'm new i'm 23 and yet i have admired superman for long time. i just cant aford them on toyshows---aaaaannnd i dont trust ebay enough to start that. but a repro would be great.

i'm planning to get the keeper sometime. he's just pure kickass.

[Ivaniski]

EMCE's WGSH...exact Replicas?......

Hey Ivaniski, the pictures didn't come through.

Pictures are back up again. Check my previous post.

[UnderdogDJLSW]

It would be cool to have a Nightwing or updated Robin, but at the same time, it would be neat to have an complete replica of a Green Arrow or Thor with all of their parts and clean clothes. Or even (and totally for nostalgia sake) see an RC batman with oven mitts fresh out of the package. That's the next best thing to time travel

But if the sculpts are updated, at least have some of the heroes smile. I haven't bought any of the DC releases of Superman because they always have him looking so angry all of the time. Like he's grunting or tasting a super lemon or something.

[Raydeen1]

That would be sweet!
For the 2 pack idea, imagine a larger box conatining 2 boxed Batman figures. One completely retro/repro exactly as stated, then an updated version packed alongside of it.

I'd go for strictly 100% repro though. If they offered only updated versions, I'd be less likely to buy them. 100% repro, I'd buy them all. Every figure available.

I say make them exactly the same to the very last detail, even the packaging!!!!!!! offer them boxed and carded!!!!!!!!!!


mikej

[JediJaida]

EMCE's WGSH...exact Replicas?

Hey Ivaniski, the pictures didn't come through.

[blastphemey]

i always thoiught about this. (very good thread) they would awesome and im gonna join the band wagon about making gl, flash, luther, and some other villians and more characters mego shouldv'e made.
Also i think doc youve said somthing about htis before but i would like another reason. What is the conflict on making reproduction type 1 bodies? You said somehting about th metal pins but you could do them plastic. Let me know man!!!! ( i dont hijack this thread either i just wannt your answer.

[huedell]

Ah...but Doc's not sticking STRICTLY to the replica Business Hue...:

Ah...but I never said he was. I noted the changes he was making in one of
my above posts replying to someone else.

My point was...if these ever did get to the Mass Market(like Toys R'
Us)...that old Mego molded Cowl Batman Head would never fly!

And MY point was that that's not what EMCE is doing and as far as I've heard
---and it isn't their goal anyway.

And that's where I say "Way to go Doc" because Anyone can make
a "new styled" Gorn doll----but a replica Mego Kirk---well, only someone
looking to give us "new" replicas of the figures we played with as kids---
a collector's figure---could give us a relaunch of "our" chidhood toys.

And...
If Doc made an "updated figure" before a classic cowl or molded head Batman
it'd be totally in contrast to the whole nostalgic "Bring back Megos"
that this line is based on.

[The Toyroom]

I wouldn't be down with straight repros of Supes, Bats, Spidey, etc. Especially since so many of them are easy to obtain. I'd like to see a line extension with the always mentioned Luthor, GL, Flash, Dr. Doom etc. That would really set things on its ear instead of retro-reproducing the existing line.

[Ivaniski]

EMCE's WGSH...exact Replicas?.........

Let me get a license first!

God willing....The good Doc could get the DC/Marvel license. I would'nt mind Superman looking something like this:



Everything he's wearin' is reproed....Except the Head.

or a Spidey like this: