BBP: KISS 3 3/4" updates?

[ZMOQ]

These are $47 a set or $12 each. I wonder if merchants will keep the individual price at $12? I'm sure they will be more like $15 each.

$47 for the set? Yikes! I did a Google search for more information on the BBP Kiss 3-3/4" figures. The BBP Kiss figures are said to have 11 points of articulation. I think that means that they would not have waist, nor hand articulation. Although Gene, Paul and Ace get guitars, Peter only gets a set of drumsticks. The blurbs indicate that a full drum kit can be assembled by cutting up the packaging of all 4 figures (Yipe!) That implies CARDBOARD.

Geez, that's really too bad. I bought the Smiti Kiss Alive II playset many years ago. I just went to the garage tonight and opened it up and took a good look. It came with a full set of drums (made of plastic), speakers, microphone stands, snake on a stand, stage, etc. The Smiti Kiss figures are kinda adorable- the heads are a really good likeness, and the blocky, Lego-styled bodies are cute, and those have 14 points of articulation. The pricetag for the set was $29.99 in 2002 dollars.

After punching in the price in the Inflation Calculator, I got this:

What cost $30 in 2002 would cost $39.15 in 2014.

Ouch. I dunno about the BBP price point. Seems that you should get more than just 4 figures w/ guitars and drumsticks (and an assemble-it-yourself cardboard drum kit) for your near-$50.

I guess I'll have to see the figures in-person to decide. Hopefully they'll be closer to 4" rather than 3-3/4". After all, they all wear platform boots.

[MEGOMAN]

These are $47 a set or $12 each. I wonder if merchants will keep the individual price at $12? I'm sure they will be more like $15 each.

[samurainoir]

PRE ORDER!!

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BBP29100AA&id=ME-002202116

[MegoMoe]

The hair looks a bit short on a couple figures, but I'm still looking forward to this line. Happy to see the guitars, and hope the packaging is cool!

[CKMBDavis]

Hey Biff Bang Pow and Mego Museum patrons,
Are the rumors true that you'll be producing an Abner Deveroux figure and the KISS Meets the Phantom rollercoaster battle playset?

I was just discussing a custom Mego-scale Abner Devereaux figure and KMTP playsets on another board here a while back. I've heard nothing about that as it relates to the 3 3/4" figures but God, I'd love to see something!

[Dark Shadow]

Hmmm...Looking forward to this scale, will wait for the final product to critique. I just would like to see Love Gun or ALIVE II figures where Paul is portrayed in his tailcoat. So far, only Art Asylum did this with their 24" figures. That said...looking forward to different eras in this scale.

[cockyhoskins]

The link above was missing a few letters:

http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/gallery2/album/TF2015-Bif-Bang-Pow/1424058433-23.php

[mego]

for some reason, the link above isn't working, but I did see some pics posted on BBP's twitter acct.
The sculpts on Paul and Peter look pretty disappointing. Gene and Ace are better, but I was hoping for a bit better. I'll withhold final judgment until I have them in my grubby hands.

[TRDouble]

KISS at NYTF 2015

[mego]

BBP, thank you for your response! I figured you wouldn't be able to give out specifics, but just thought I'd try! Thanks again. I will certainly be picking up a set, for sure.

[CrimsonGhost]

^^ Oh yeah, I hope they come with instruments too, but then, if they are truly going to follow the Kenner style then they won't be able to hold them. I wouldn't want the arms to be permanently posed in guitar playing position, but if it was a variation I would be all in.

[jimsmegos]

At this scale it seems instruments and a stage playset are very doable. I look very forward to these.

[BifBangPow! JLabs]

It would be nice if they made an announcement on some prototypes. I wonder what particular period they will cover.

We announced the license at San Diego Comic-Con. We really can't comment on the line specifics yet, except that the action figures are absolutely planned for 2015. We are super-fans and have a lot of passion for all things KISS. In a way this brand is a hard one to tackle because so much merchandise has already been made. Ours needs to be different enough to seem fresh, yet familiar enough to sell well.

[mego]

I'm hoping for Love Gun, Destroyer or Dynasty... any of the classics would be great!

[firestarcomics]

It would be nice if they made an announcement on some prototypes. I wonder what particular period they will cover.