All Mondo X-Men Animated Figure Thread

[meanstreak]

Got him today and I must say I love this figure and the effects.

How'd you get him to balance on that stand? I swear Mondo has the worst stands.

 

[Hologram AI]

Got him today. Don't have space for him at the moment but glad to have him and Wolverine. Quick snap before I put him back in the box.

 

[Bgnyc007]

How'd you get him to balance on that stand? I swear Mondo has the worst stands.

I just have him standing over it, the grabber is pushed all the way down.

 

[Ninja4H]

Just a heads up, if you leave an item in your cart on the Mondo website for a few days, they may send you a free shipping code.
I was on the fence with picking up the Jubilee figure, and they just sent a code through. Saved me $65aud in shipping.

 

[dib_]

I expect it's going to be like the Batman and leave me liking the appearance of the plastic cape but wishing they included a cloth alternative, even if it isn't 100% correct for the style. Just having that bulky hunk of plastic hanging off their back makes the balance so awkward.

Assuming I bother unboxing them, I also don't really have space dedicated to these--wasn't even intending to pursue the line, but an animated series ended up being too irresistible.

 

[sabin23]

Is this Animated X-Men 1/6 figure in danger with all the recent Mondo layoffs that Funko announced?

I was hoping for all the main characters but it would suck if this never materializes.

 

[DCFett]

I’d bet dollars to doughnuts that this is done, unfortunately.

 

[meanstreak]

I hope we at least get Gambit as they looked pretty far into his prototype and he’s the reason i bought the others.

 

[Dave_W]

I'm so glad they did Wolverine first.

 

[SwedishHeat]

The only hope is that Funko shuttered the poster division because Funko has no poster business, but they do have business in plastic figures, so perhaps they'll keep Mondo's toy lines live.

 

[dib_]

I wasn't even aware Mondo were a subsidiary of Funko. Had to go looking for the news, sounds like they only recently bought the studio.

To be fair, job cuts are pretty typical for most companies that are merged or purchased. Not to make light of the news, because cutting twenty jobs is still somebody's livelihood and their family. But matter-of-fact, you typically end up with redundancy so someone is going to get cut. It often isn't the creative component, but you're looking at administrative, HR and payroll, the positions that already exist with the greater corporation.

The article I'm seeing is a bit fuzzy on what it impacts. Funko may decide they want to pursue the toys line and sacrifice the other merch. I don't see why they would make cuts to the toys line, if they bought Mondo now then they know they've been establishing a niche in the toy market. If anything, it would seem like that would be a leading reason to buy the studio.

And from what I'm seeing, Mondo was sold because the previous ownership went bankrupt. So technically this is most likely _saving_ the toy line. If the studio wasn't purchased, they would be liquidated and it's all over.

 

[Lee in MI]

 

[stopboringme]

Full reveal tomorrow

 

[user 15061]

Damn it, need that Remy

 

[stopboringme]

I know the price was too high when it first came out, but now that they’re $150 on eBay, these are just a nostalgia bomb!

 

[stopboringme]

I’m happy to see that Gambit is still coming out after Funko gutted the poster division. Having a full X-Men squad to battle this guy is a dream of mine.

 

[ObiGlennKenobi]

Damn it, need that Remy

Same!!
Love the character!!
Anyone know if Mondo are doing Mr Sinister?

 

[stopboringme]

X-Men: The Animated Series - Gambit 1/6 Scale Figure Timed Edition​

The cagey Thieves’ Guild loner who’s explosive as he is mysterious, Remy LeBeau’s Gambit has never been cooler than in Marvel’s X-MEN: THE ANIMATED SERIES.
The fourth in our XTAS 1/6 scale line, this new figure pays tribute to his kinetic prowess, with four portraits plus all his favorite weapons. And we couldn’t resist nods to some of our favorite episodes, including the inhibitor collars from “Slave Island” and a Mystique portrait inspired by “Days of Future Past.”
On sale April 18, 12 NOON CT through April 25, 11:59 AM CT.

ARTISTS​

• Concept Design – Alex Brewer
• Sculpt – Alex Brewer
• Paint – Tom Rozejowski
• Packaging Art – Dan Veesenmeyer
• Packaging Design – Gabe Chicoine
• Photography – Raul Barrero
• Art Direction – Hector Arce

PRODUCT INCLUDES​

• Gambit Figure
• Neutral Portrait
• Smiling Portrait
• Pony Tail Portait
• Mystique Portrait
• Staff
• Energy Chain
• Energy Card
• Straight Aces
• Energy Effect Card Attack
• Blaster
• Tithe
• Inhibitor collar x2
• Figure Stand
• 4 pairs of hands

 

[SwedishHeat]

Looks pretty cool. The Mondo card backs are corny, though. Not enough to dissuade me from buying, but it just comes off as really self-indulgent.

The shapeshifting head will probably end up being exclusive, but seeing as how the non-exclusive versions end up being the same price, it doesn't make sense to not buy the exclusive version.

 

[meanstreak]

This is the one I’ve been waiting for. Wonder who’s next… I’d be happy with Cyclops, Rogue or Storm.