All Things Robocop

[JEDSTER]

I just posted something regarding this at HTC facebook, even they couldnt confirm it. Usually they got the news faster than anything..... So I wouldn't hold my breath on it

 

[a-dev]

I just posted something regarding this at HTC facebook, even they couldnt confirm it. Usually they got the news faster than anything..... So I wouldn't hold my breath on it

Oh I'm not. I need to not only hear it from but also see something directly from Hot Toys.

 

[JEDSTER]

Yep same here.... I do doubt that HT will revisit the robo license

 

[Capt.Yesterday]

New RoboCop figures from NECA, Hot Toys?

https://tomopop.com/rumorpop-new-robocop-figures-from-neca-hot-toys--19810.phtml

 

[a-dev]

Yeah we saw that. It'd be cool for sure. Urging caution though, we know about the NECA figures but we should wait for something more direct from Hot Toys.

 

[CAIN MKII]

Something new about Detroit Robocop statue:
https://www.domusweb.it/en/architecture/open-source-design-03-robocop-the-monument/

 

[ashkanls]

Who wants to call Fred about this one???? JK

 

[illusion]

Hmm.. i WISH Hot Toys would revisit Robocop, in a similar fashion to Iron Man as someone mentioned. Perhaps with switch out parts. But for me, more importantly with a Murphy/Peter Weller HS, and when you remove the visor and back of the helmet you can see neck/back of face plate workings. This would be difficult to engineer but if anyone could do it, it's Hot Toys

The HT Robocop are amazing, they have nailed the paint apps and included alot of details, but this time around they could fix the proportions just a little. As someone else mentioned after all their work on IM etc they have the means to do it now. Even if they had difficulty obtaining the license for likness on Peter Weller, their paint apps are better now and the skin part and texture would look more realistic.. so I only dream oneday we'd get another HT Robocop

 

[DiFabio]

Man I didn't realize how much the Jetpack Robocop came with,

https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260810039013&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Good amount of accessories for an "old" figure. I had a chance a few years ago to win it for free on a forum, instead I chose Sideshow Boromir.

 

[holtrax]

well hopefully they go back to the robocop series and make the figure everyone wants..that being cain. Also Looking at the iron man battle damaged versions, just think what they could do now if they made a battle damaged robocop from robocop 2 after they have a fight in the OCP auditorium.

They did a fantastic job on the mark 1 from iron man which arguably has more complex parts then cain so i can't see why it would be an issue for them. Caman hod doys... dooo id!

 

[a-dev]

Hmm. I'd be one to argue that. I don't think Iron Man Mark 1 is more complex than Cain. I mean thats a True type human inside an armoured suit. Sure maybe it has complicated looking mechanical parts but those are mostly aesthetic for the toy, they have nothing to do with the structure and stability of the figure - now, I don't have that figure, I'm only guessing. Cain is a very top heavy design though. There'd be a lot of stress on the joints.

So I guess I'm saying I don't know that we'd ever see Cain. However if HT are revisiting Robocop his BD look from the first film is essential aswell as a redo of the clean version, with better proportions, a better looking neck and improved skin detail on the face.

 

[holtrax]

Hmm. I'd be one to argue that. I don't think Iron Man Mark 1 is more complex than Cain. I mean thats a True type human inside an armoured suit. Sure maybe it has complicated looking mechanical parts but those are mostly aesthetic for the toy, they have nothing to do with the structure and stability of the figure - now, I don't have that figure, I'm only guessing. Cain is a very top heavy design though. There'd be a lot of stress on the joints.

So I guess I'm saying I don't know that we'd ever see Cain. However if HT are revisiting Robocop his BD look from the first film is essential aswell as a redo of the clean version, with better proportions, a better looking neck and improved skin detail on the face.

Thats true but if kotobukiya can do a small 3 inch figure that can stand on its own so can hot toys. Cain is kind of unique in that way. Looking at him you'd imagine he should fall over but because of the length of his feet and the way they are set in the centerpoint of his overall symmetry he doesn't. I think they said they designed him so that he would look off center and people would be wondering how the hell he stands up. Thats what throws a lot of people off when they see him standing up to because of the small size and bends in the leg joints. But if you just look at the joints alone you'll actually notice they are all perfectly linear.

Its just a question of how far apart the spacing is on the feet and also how long and large they are. looking at his feet they are huge and practically in line with his shoulders in allowing him to stand up and balance without toppling over.

They could also make the top section from light materials and use heavier reinforced materials for the leg joints and feet or maybe have a base stand with foot stabaliser rods where you put his feet into on it. i'd imagine if they made him there wouldn't be much leeway in terms of moving his leg joints, just the upper body parts and perhaps his claw like toes. Anyway blabbin here a bit so I'm sure hot toys could figure a way around all these nuances. They are geniuses when it comes to figuring out that kind of stuff.

 

[prefused]

Hot Toys will never make a 1:6 scale Cain.

never.

get over it.

if you REALLY want a 1:6 scale Cain figure, send this guy an offer.
https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82756

 

[holtrax]

if you REALLY want a 1:6 scale Cain figure, send this guy an offer.
https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82756

That guys work is fantastic, still would like to see ht make the cain figure though.

 

[CAIN MKII]

Hot Toys will never make a 1:6 scale Cain.

never.

get over it.

Now this sounds pretty affirmative, given the fact HT worked on a Cain project back then.
Maybe they will finalize it in a not too far futur.
They sure have the skill to make one hell of a Cain when you see their current production.
And there is also M.Fred BARTON's Robocop line of statue

 

[prefused]

Now this sounds pretty affirmative, given the fact HT worked on a Cain project back then.
Maybe they will finalize it in a not too far futur.
They sure have the skill to make one hell of a Cain when you see their current production.
And there is also M.Fred BARTON's Robocop line of statue

[citation needed]

 

[CAIN MKII]

Hot Toys will never make a 1:6 scale Cain.

never.

get over it.

[citation needed]

 

[prefused]

common sense doesn't need citations. but since it isn't so common here, i'll post some links that will help.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cost-of-production_theory_of_value
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Market_research
https://www.marketresearch.com/browse.asp?categoryid=604
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price_of_petroleum
https://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime...ncreases-setting-the-bar-for-other-economies/
https://www.matweb.com/reference/tensilestrength.aspx
https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=robocop2.htm

now, apply that to a figure that would be over 20" tall, 15" wide, and has nearly 100 moving parts, all held up by little plastic legs.

it would be by far the largest, most complicated, intricate, and insanely expensive thing HT has ever produced. and it's from Robocop 2.

 

[a-dev]

common sense doesn't need citations. but since it isn't so common here, i'll post some links that will help.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cost-of-production_theory_of_value
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Market_research
https://www.marketresearch.com/browse.asp?categoryid=604
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price_of_petroleum
https://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime...ncreases-setting-the-bar-for-other-economies/
https://www.matweb.com/reference/tensilestrength.aspx
https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=robocop2.htm

now, apply that to a figure that would be over 20" tall, 15" wide, and has nearly 100 moving parts, all held up by little plastic legs.

it would be by far the largest, most complicated, intricate, and insanely expensive thing HT has ever produced. and it's from Robocop 2.

OK, well I'm not gonna read all those but I do suspect you are right. They won't be making Cain. Just give me some new Robocops, a new clean and a BD version.

 

[CAIN MKII]

Yeah, very interesting points to be taken in consideration.
Now let's apply these to some kind of unrealistic project like...3A's 20'' tall Metal gear Rex figure and let's talk about so call common sense hum.
Cain sure has a load of articulation points, but HT doesn't need to make them all, just liked they did ED209 or the Power loader.
More examples of insanely huge pieces of plastic to defy common sense.

But you're right about Cain balance between heavy torso and skinny legs, that would make a real challenge for HT to produce a durable/poseable figure.
And of course Robocop 2 isn't as popular as Robocop 1 and that may be a real risk for HT to build a figure that expensive.
But whatever, I'm sure Cain would be an instant 'out of stock' winner.
Yes, I confess I don't have much common sense regarding Cain related project: I'm a passionate dreamer...like most of us collector freaks I hope
Another example of my Cain crazyness: