Analysis of the Mattel Retro Action Body

[jasonmego1277]

Just like Mike I dont really mind the floppiness all that much , I just like the figure to be able stand on its own , and correctly. Luckily all my loose ones do just that.

[Lynn TXP 0369]

I'm away from home enjoying some vacations. I sure will once back home. Regards!

Where are the pics?

Lynn

[Doc]

Too much money and effort to "FIX" a brand new toy. Most of the retros I saw were falling apart in the bubble or had poorly stitched clothes. If you are going to make them "THAT"retro you better give them a retro price like $3.00

[LonnieFisher]

I bought five of them and two had frayed apart elastic and were broken before being opened! Why do I not love this line? $3.00 sounds like a good price for defective figures!

[CrimsonGhost]

I bought five of them and two had frayed apart elastic and were broken before being opened! Why do I not love this line? $3.00 sounds like a good price for defective figures!

That's crazy! I've opened 6, all bought at different times and I've had no problems beyond the loose hips. I added a little gasket and they all stand great.

[spamn]

I do agree with the appearance of the torso - however - I want my Superheroes to look more like circus strongmen than average joe. The only hero I won't swap onto a Zica or Castaway body will be Flash. The Mattel body is a runner's body.

3) Pelvis - This one is kind of tough to explain but let’s just say Mattel's pelvis resemble a men pelvis much better than Mego's. Less wide and better defined.

I thought that the pelvis size might be the reason the legs bow out, and theorized that a Mego pelvis with wider leg holes might also solve the problem.

I'd really like to see you post pics of a restrung body compared to a unmodified body, both standing and lying flat from above to see the difference.

[Boywonder0]

I do agree with the appearance of the torso - however - I want my Superheroes to look more like circus strongmen than average joe. The only hero I won't swap onto a Zica or Castaway body will be Flash. The Mattel body is a runner's body.

I thought that the pelvis size might be the reason the legs bow out, and theorized that a Mego pelvis with wider leg holes might also solve the problem.

I'd really like to see you post pics of a restrung body compared to a unmodified body, both standing and lying flat from above to see the difference.

Looking forward to post these over the weekend! Thanks for your feedback!

[jimsmegos]

CTVT's are only $5 bucks for a reason. And for same said reason they aren't in major retail stores. Mattel you know has a lower production cost than any of the smaller companies. Their QC department should be ashamed of themselves especially considering EMCE told 'em how to do it right in the first place. Add to that, you know there in the Mattel archives is a special spot where previous Mattel crews disected probably hundreds of original Megos in the 70's to figure out what their chief competition was doing. That's not to mention the hardcore study they would of had to have done on Mego's research and marketing strategies.

We must demand and expect more. Plus do the math... walk it backwards... MSRP vs. Wholesale Cost vs. Production Cost... where does the hike come into play?