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  • GUYx1
    FORMER MEGO COLLECTOR
    • Apr 20, 2005
    • 551

    Would be nice if someone would pick it up. Otherwise I am looking for any customizers who want to join me with this...
    Cheers,
    Guyx1

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    • Mego-Amigo
      Persistent Member
      • Jun 22, 2011
      • 1043

      Well... that tears it. The only thing I will be collecting now from BBP will be 3.75 TZ unless the decision is made to continue 8 inch TZ. Very disappointing news.

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      • GUYx1
        FORMER MEGO COLLECTOR
        • Apr 20, 2005
        • 551

        I still hope the tz alien will make it. Until then, I sure hope people will start pm ing me who share interest in this line. Now that BBP is out of the picture,
        If we can consolidate our efforts, it will make it a lot easier to get these figures built (and built the way we want them) as customs.
        Cheers,
        Guyx1

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        • tllgn
          Persistent Member
          • Feb 6, 2010
          • 1690

          this is sad news ,the six million dollar man & battlestar galactica axed ,twilight zone ? ,and dr Who gone,Venture bros coming to an end after six figures.
          i bought a lot of retro megos from bif bang pow ,i was hoping to continue .the only line that looks good is big bang theroy ,the other stuff announced
          doesnt interest me .well thanks Bif bang pow its been fun while it lasted,ill keep a window open to you if you come up with a good line in the future .
          and EMCE ,is that it, just those two figures -what a yawner ,after such great lines as monsters and star trek & apes.

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          • jimsmegos
            Mego Dork
            • Nov 9, 2008
            • 4519

            Originally posted by BifBangPow! JLabs
            BSG will end after Athena and Lucifer ships. SMDM line will end after Astronaut Steve (with smaller head) and Barney Hiller ships. The remaining six figures shown for The Venture Bros. will all be released. The future of The Twilight Zone line in 8-inch format hasn't been finalized yet. Dexter 8-inch will also be released. All remaining figures recently show at Toy Fair will be released, including series 1 and 2 from The Big Bang Theory, Mike Tyson, Penny Dreadful characters and Ace and Gary.

            I'm familiar with those who do not want to pre-order items a year+ in advance, and those that want to see a final sculpt before ordering. We've cancelled very few items in the history of our company that we've actively solicited for pre-order online. The figures we do show at trade shows sometimes don't make it to market - but that's what trade shows are intrinsically for. For San Diego Comic-Con, we've decided to refrain from showing prototypes that are not scheduled for production. We are simply adjusting our strategy to only show items that will make it to production. We are not giving up on the 8-inch format at all. More will be released from our company.

            BSG and SMDM licenses end in August and as a close partner, NBC and BBP are jointly moving on from these licenses at this time. We will not be making 3 3/4 inch BSG figures.

            Phew. It's all out there. Let's discuss.
            I appreciate the transparency that you guys and gals put out there and really love almost all of the 8 inch figures you've released. Considering the state of the economy and consumer spending trends over the past 6 years I really applaud you for putting out as much as you have. Keep on keeping on! Would like to suggest you guys think about 8 inch versions of the Dungeons and Dragons characters from the cartoon series. Shout out to my pal over at the Toy Room of Insanity for the inspiration on that one.

            Again bravo to you all for doing what you've done and what all else you have in store.

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            • Gorn Captain
              Invincible Ironing Man
              • Feb 28, 2008
              • 10549

              Thanks, BBP, for the clear answer. This way, we can stop useless speculation.
              If Athena turns out ok, I'll buy her and Lucifer to support future ventures of BBP.
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              "When things are at their darkest, it's a brave man that can kick back and party."

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              • GUYx1
                FORMER MEGO COLLECTOR
                • Apr 20, 2005
                • 551

                Yes, Thank you BBP for the time you invested into this. Regardless of how well the next set comes out, I will purchase them. I will also keep buying
                the existing figures for parts...
                Because even if they are not always 100% accurate I will find a way to work things out.
                Cheers,
                Guyx1

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                • Chris
                  Persistent Member
                  • Dec 23, 2009
                  • 2279

                  We were so close to an Imperious Leader and Baltar. Happy for Lucifer. I will buy 2.
                  If a Mego figure of God did not exist, it would be necessary for EMCE to invent him.

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                  • GUYx1
                    FORMER MEGO COLLECTOR
                    • Apr 20, 2005
                    • 551

                    But of course. If not for lucifer, to enlist the rest of the waltons family in the colonial fleet.
                    Now that the Female Waltons can be armed with a blaster I am all set up for it.
                    (I am repressing my deep despair over the loss of Imperious leader and Ovion)
                    Cheers,
                    Guyx1

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                    • MIB41
                      Eloquent Member
                      • Sep 25, 2005
                      • 15633

                      We got six characters (with 2 more to come) and three variations of the Cylons. In total we will have received 11 different figures from the classic line. That's an impressive run. It's been equally fun on the Six Mill side. Great to see the line end with the Seven Million Dollar man. I will cherish all of these figures. Thanks guys!

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                      • drogge
                        Career Member
                        • Jul 24, 2009
                        • 740

                        Entertainment Earth is now showing the actual figures, BBSG and SMDM. So this is the end for these two lines? Am I to believe the Big Bang Theory is the only line left to carry the 8 inch torch. I find this hard to take, BBP said the 8 inch format was alive a well. BBP also said they would be starting a new thread soon which would list the figures going into production and future plans. I have collected everything but the Venture Bros. I really hope some new lines are on the horizon. Fingers crossed....

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                        • Byrnes
                          Veteran Member
                          • Oct 19, 2011
                          • 290

                          Well crap, so close. I tried to support this line, I bought the main figures and I don't even collect 8" that much but it was BSG. I am disappointed in incomplete lines and without Baltar this set has to go. I hate to be like that but I can't stand to look at the core group of a line without certain figures and Baltar was the one I was waiting on. I still get upset looking at only 2 Buck Rogers figures, but those are so sweet I can't let go of them. I can still appreciate the effort and figures released it's just my crazy collecting and displays habits that get me on these lines. I need the core group of figures for it to be a great line. Thanks anyway.
                          WWW.OG13.com - GI Joe, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Star Trek, toys and more

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                          • Gorn Captain
                            Invincible Ironing Man
                            • Feb 28, 2008
                            • 10549

                            Well, we already got seven (counting the three in the tin tote) with two more to come.
                            I would like to pick up a Daggit, ditch that body and use the "costume" to make one more "chimp/dog like".

                            I really wanted the Daggit, but couldn't get over the way the figure articulates...
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                            "When things are at their darkest, it's a brave man that can kick back and party."

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                            • amby87
                              New Member
                              • Nov 21, 2009
                              • 42

                              Don't mean to get off topic but I second what MegoJim said. I would love to see a Dungeons & Dragons line from the cartoon series as well. Those colorful costumes would make for some great Mego-like figures. Nothing has really ever been done in this scale or any other for that matter. There was like a board game and a few PVC figures done years ago but that's about it. Now about the BSG line. I too wanted this line to succeed and bought a few cylons. I didn't buy the others mainly because the oversized head issue was a deal breaker for me. I need those proportions to be right. I'm still thinking about going back and purchasing the 3-figure tote though. I just like the look of those figures. My 2 pennies for what its worth.

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                              • Mego Magyar
                                Permanent Member
                                • Jan 17, 2011
                                • 2678

                                I just think it's a shame that Baltar isn't going to get made. I'd have preferred him to the Tucana singer.

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