Thanks! (That video store counter standee was a lucky find!)
Yeah, the translucent plastic is very odd - I feel like they were trying something new to see if it stuck... glad it didn't!
I know it's niche, but I honestly love 3.75" (1:18) and HIYA does them right with a ton of articulation...
I've got 'em (pic below)!
(Passed on their First Blood: Part II, though, as that torso joint + face sculpt-combo was off-putting, sadly... Also passed on their Force of Freedom variant. Was extremely bummed they cancelled the Night Assault version in the black tanktop & headband, though!! :( )...
Oh yes, you read that correctly: 1/18 scale RAMBO!!!
It's the only scale they work in, though I'm not mad at that, ha! They've done ALIENS, Predator, Robocop, some DC figures, King Kong, Godzilla, Judge Dredd (comic), and now, I present to you:
Indeed!
For those who chose to preorder, I sincerely hope it's as close to what was promised as possible and I applaud your bravery. I've not been burned by 1/6 figures as of yet (lost an NRD on AceToyz "Blood Soldier" - so be it) but I also don't intend to be, especially not by a person like...
I mentioned it before, but after perusing the comments since, it cements my decision: PASS. Hot Toys pricing on a new company? No thanks.
Once in the hands of reviewers and based on their assessment I may pull the trigger on COBRA assuming the same talent is involved behind the scenes.
Nick...
That's awesome - thanks for the vote of confidence! They seem like on of the top figure companies out there (regardless of scale) so I'm pretty excited for some more news!!
(Like you said, COVID's been tough on everyone; the end product will likely be worth every penny!)
After careful consideration of all factors and even removing myself from Nick's unprofessionalism I'm willing to sit this one out. I thank you all for the points/counterpoints.
Iconic as this look is (and the potential for lifelong regret), I'll stick with ThreeZero and based on the actual...
I concur - not entirely mad at payment up front, though an NRD of 10% would've been a lot better.
What is most unsettling is the uncertainty regarding final production sculpt versus hand-painted prototype (we all know what Sideshow face in terms of backlash every time they announce a 1/6 figure...
I'll likely pull the trigger (really wanting COBRA though) as this is the best likeness I've seen outside ThreeZero's Rambo III figure.
Devil's advocacy kicking in: any thoughts about an unproven company's figure line when it comes to prototype-versus-production results? Remember the Sideshow...
Love the box art - newly-commissioned drawing over figure photography all the way!
- just watch: the unboxing will play out like the Austin Powers bit where he's naked and something's always obscuring his teabiscuit, only in this case it'll be the figure's face artfully blocked at every angle.
C'mon, guys - endlessly trolling and bashing the very people you rely on for support (read: your customers) is business best-practice 101!
It's in the MAGA-Money handbook, right after the chapter extolling the virtues of humbleness, humility and the value in being kind to others.