Spock and the Andorian have arrived

[zwischenstufe]

Apparently the 'Spock with silver rank braid' is becoming a variant after all - there's a guy selling some (as well as the Kirk with tricorder) on ebay. I went ahead and grabbed them - they look pretty cool next to the reg figs. Just thought I'd give everyone a heads up!

[mikeoz]

I got my Spock and Andorian from Hulk and I'm impressed with how nicely they're constructed. I can really feel the well-built quality of of Doc's bodies. The little extra weight really makes them feel more substantial than standard Mego bodies. I was also admiring the detail in the hands on the new figures. They're better than the orignal Mego hands and put CTVT hands to shame.

[K]

I got mine, too! VERY exciting!

[Sideshow Spock]

I mentioned earlier that Rick at NewForce Comics (one of DST's biggest Trek buyers) had complained to DST that the plastic thickness was unacceptable, after most of his cases had some bubble damage. Too late to make any adjustments with the next wave (already on the water), but maybe future ones.

[Ssylyss]

My local Comic Shoppe (where I acquired my two Andorians and two Spocks) showed me that while the Andorians were all unharmed, each and every Spock had a broken bubble at the feet. A big enough rip to pass the figure through.

I purchased 1 case and 3 of my spocks had this problem, they were completely blown out on the bottom of the bubble. The fourth had minor cracks. Maybe I just got really unlucky.

The bubbles on the kirk/klingon packaging appears to be slighly thicker plastic. Is this a potential problem that is being looked into?

[megocrazy]

Got my Andorians and Spocks yesterday and have to say they are simply awesome. The quality is excellent as is the packaging design. Well done EMCE. It appears the first two releases are selling well and the Romulan release should as well IMO. Hopefully this will lead to unproduced characters making there way to mass produced toy stardom in the future. Perhaps a limited run chase figure in each sealed case!! Hint Hint!! Sulu? Chekov? Just wishing out loud. Can't wait to see the Romulan figure.

[Captain]

Was touring the local comic and hobby shops today. They all had these figures this time (I had to do some arm twisting to get a couple of them to carry the Kirk/Klingon sets), priced from $25.00 to 30.00 a piece (ouch!---Kirk and Klingon were priced at $19.99 when that wave came out!!). Still, everybody said they were selling like crazy. The Andorian was outpacing Spock at most stores, except one local hobby shop that seems to draw kids of all ages (as opposed to some of the comic shops that only seem to draw creepy 30 somethings). they said Spock was already sold out, and he couldnt wait for his second shipment to arrive.Again,kids and teens were the big buyers at this store....the owner thought this might have something to do with Twisted Mego theater (or is it Twisted Toyfare Theater now?).....I think its because they can see there is way more play appeal in a Mego style figure, than the lifeless Art Asylum stuff.
Seems this wave is selling as well as the last...at least here in Calgary.

[Hamonrye]

the color of both is closer to what is onscreen than the originals.

Actually, on the TV show Kirk's 'standard' shirt was never the same yellow-gold color as, say, Sulu's or Chekov's. It was green-gold, but unfortunately tended to photograph as if he just hadn't washed it in a while. I understand that the new HD remasters of the old episodes have 'corrected' it back towards yellow-gold.

Okay, I'm looking over my previous posts and apparently I have some sort of shirt obsession. I gotta get some help.

[HardyGirl]

I got mine today! YAY! I'm really happy w/ him. His hands are correct, and looks great on my bridge playset.

[mars396]

I have a fair number of Reproductions: some CTVTs, some customs I found on eBay, and some I’ve made from Doc Mego parts. The Andorian, is, hands down, the finest Reproduction I own. Everything is spot-on.

At first I was upset with them, but Kirk’s and Spock’s shirts have really grown on me. While Kirk’s is cut too short (almost a belly shirt) the color of both is closer to what is onscreen than the originals. And I think I actually prefer spread out rank stripes (even though Spock’s are silver).
Visit my blurry cellphone camera gallery for comparison pix:
mars396pix

I am eager to get some Scotties, so that I can do some head swapping and have anonymous Red Shirts in my displays.
I wonder what color his shirt and rank stripes will be ?

(apparently, there is some sort of limit to the number of pictures I can upload ? I leg swapped my extra Spock and Andorian and put Spock's uniform on the result. I was attempting to make a Commander Thelin, but the angry expression is not very Thelinesque. So, he is "Andorian Science Officer" Perhaps, I will put a Red Shirt on him instead....)

[mars396]

My local Comic Shoppe (where I acquired my two Andorians and two Spocks) showed me that while the Andorians were all unharmed, each and every Spock had a broken bubble at the feet. A big enough rip to pass the figure through.

[Sideshow Spock]

Got mine today from NewForce. Outstanding!

Rick @ NewForce complained to DST about the thin plastic figure bubbles.. apparently most of his shipment arrived to him with some minor bubble stress/compression. The set I got has exactly that.. bubble fatigue mostly along the top right corner. Anyone else seeing likewise?

It's no big deal to me, but folks that are interested in perfect MOC specimens might be cheesed.

[txteach]

joe got mine to me quick. Thanks Joe. Hey Paul, did you get your shipment yet?

[censy]

Thanks Doc!

My Andorian arrived today, from the Mego Store, thanks Joe! He looks amazing Doc, keep up the good work. Its nice to have an adversary for my bridge crew.

Chris

[MIB41]

I currently have them all (thanks Speed) and couldn't be happier with the results and quality. It's like buying Mego's brand new all over again with the same level of quality I came to expect as a kid. I think it would be fantastic if they did the Planet of the Apes line. I would go...well...ape!