Looks like Spidey is Swinging our way.

[David Lee]

Not sure if you were talking to me, David, but I like the set a lot. .

Zach, I was just commiserating about the fact that what you send to China isn't always what you get back.. Nothing more. I was just trying to be encouraging in light of the overwhelming disappointment being expressed here on the forum. I truly hope the best for you guys. Good Luck!

Dave

[samurainoir]

Couldn't have said it better Tom. I think NECA is quietly pushing 1/9th scale cloth outfits onto a new audience who live in a world of Hot Toys and think nothing of dropping $60-100 play Arts Kai figures. At the end of the day it's a positive for us Mego fans because it pushes the agenda of our scale and format (if not the nostalgia driven aesthetic). Just gives us more options at the end of the day.

I really think NECA caters to a different niche group besides Mego-heads. If you look at their process, the majority of the figure is still a sculpted and painted specimen, not unlike the six inch variety (heads, arms, hands, legs, and foot wear). It's very easy to take those clothes off and envision a sculpted outfit that would look like their six inch cousins. I think Neca really keeps most of the same principles from the six inch lines intact, but adds clothes and the slightly bigger scale to capture some of the Mego collectors as well. I think it's meant to broaden they're market, but not fall too far from the core concept that keeps their primary business coming back. It's not really a figure intended to be "dressed up" or customized in different clothes for the most part.

[thunderbolt]

Speaking of NECA...
How are they putting out awesome figures without the typical complaints that we hear about FTC, BBP, etc.?

first of all, they skipped the rubber band "retro" style.

[BATMAN89]

I will try to get Pics up ASAP.

Yes! Please do!

[palitoy]

I just checked my tracking and it said that my Spidys are in the Bronx and out for delivery on the USPS Truck Leaving work now they should be on my doorstep when I arrive home. If I am the first I will try to get Pics up ASAP.

I'm really anxious to see what you get.

[Bronxboykev]

I just checked my tracking and it said that my Spidys are in the Bronx and out for delivery on the USPS Truck Leaving work now they should be on my doorstep when I arrive home. If I am the first I will try to get Pics up ASAP.

[Iron Mego]

FTC's Batman is a flesh colored vinyl head with a painted mask.

You referring to Batman 66 or the reissues? I don't have any 66 figures, and one of the reasons I didn't buy Batman was for exactly this reason. I realize that there are painted parts on all the heads, old and new, but I don't see the need to use paint instead of dyed vinyl for overall head, and certainly not for Spidey's head. My own personal choice. It affects what I buy. And I did not bring up what FTC has or hasn't done with their figures. Mine is not a comparison of the two companies.

[Wasimhosen]

I cancelled my EE preorder after reading this thread. I can't afford $80.00 on something so poorly done. I may reorder if some positive reviews come in.

[jayraytee]

Sorry, missed some posts. Vinyl = good. Painted vinyl = not my cup of tea. I'll have to pass on these, but I'm glad that some better pics have shown up here.

FTC's Batman is a flesh colored vinyl head with a painted mask.

[MIB41]

Yeah, I got no beef with NECA but I like the niche they're in. I think they could put out a quality 8" Superhero but I would miss the jammies.

Oh me too! I think it's a brilliant marriage of ideas. It works!

[palitoy]

I really think NECA caters to a different niche group besides Mego-heads. If you look at their process, the majority of the figure is still a sculpted and painted specimen, not unlike the six inch variety (heads, arms, hands, legs, and foot wear). It's very easy to take those clothes off and envision a sculpted outfit that would look like their six inch cousins. I think Neca really keeps most of the same principles from the six inch lines intact, but adds clothes and the slightly bigger scale to capture some of the Mego collectors as well. I think it's meant to broaden they're market, but not fall too far from the core concept that keeps their primary business coming back. It's not really a figure intended to be "dressed up" or customized in different clothes for the most part.

Yeah, I got no beef with NECA but I like the niche they're in. I think they could put out a quality 8" Superhero but I would miss the jammies.

[Iron Mego]

Sorry, missed some posts. Vinyl = good. Painted vinyl = not my cup of tea. I'll have to pass on these, but I'm glad that some better pics have shown up here.

[Iron Mego]

I'm still holding out hope that these are pics of the prototype.

[Ninersphan1]

This is all really disappointing, and I'm sure to Doc as much as to any of us. That said, at this price point, these had to be perfect, and based on what I'm seeing/reading they aren't close. I've canceled my pre-orders at BBTS. Maybe I'll pick them up if they get discounted at a later date. I really hope they can get this worked out, I wasn't sold on the three for one concept at the high price point to begin with and if the quality isn't there I suspect this line won't last and yet again we'll be denied new Marvel Megos

[MIB41]

Speaking of NECA...
How are they putting out awesome figures without the typical complaints that we hear about FTC, BBP, etc.?

I really think NECA caters to a different niche group besides Mego-heads. If you look at their process, the majority of the figure is still a sculpted and painted specimen, not unlike the six inch variety (heads, arms, hands, legs, and foot wear). It's very easy to take those clothes off and envision a sculpted outfit that would look like their six inch cousins. I think Neca really keeps most of the same principles from the six inch lines intact, but adds clothes and the slightly bigger scale to capture some of the Mego collectors as well. I think it's meant to broaden they're market, but not fall too far from the core concept that keeps their primary business coming back. It's not really a figure intended to be "dressed up" or customized in different clothes for the most part.