Big Chief Studios James Bond Series

[Morgenergy]

No complaints on that Wiseman.

As for Bond...eeuugh, that don't look right. These figures are like 200 and odd quid; that doesn't look like a figure of that sort of price. I can see what people talked about with GF Bond's shoulders and such, now: I can't unsee it.

Is it just me, or does the paint on most BCS figures seem well, a bit crap? It has a very roughly hand painted look - IE, it's not smooth and the details are crummy. They look amateur, and that's saying something when people have done better paintjobs oon these things on their own accord. They remind me of the old Jakks Pacific WWE figures. It's a massive shame, because they have pretty awesome likeness behind the smudged pupils.

I hate to come off as rude, but when you compare it to stuff you can get from HT (sometimes at a lower price!), or even cheap stuff you can get for £20 from China, it puts you off paying big bucks for one of these figures, that also feature questionable tailoring. I'm hoping the new factory solves this, but when every other figure BCS has produced bares that kinda paintjob, it makes my hopes founder.

Maybe I'm being harsh, but I don't see the life in BCS headsculpts that I see in others, and I think the Bond franchise deserves better.

 

[pjam]

No is a yes for me.

 

[Jbeltram4]

Good sculpts but not much else to be thrilled about. This is a line I want fall in love with, but BCS is making it near impossible.

 

[Wor-Gar]

After receiving the Xensation Advisor (Tywin Lannister) figure and seeing what can be done with a very simple figure for $100, I'm going to be scrutinizing the price point on Dr. No.

 

[Morgenergy]

I now don't think that BCS is the company that should've got the licence, to be honest. Before announcing that they got the rights to Bond, I hadn't heard of BCS, and rightly so: they mostly make stuff from relatively small TV shows: Doctor Who, stuff from Gerry Anderson, Sherlock; pretty niche markets compared to one of the biggest movie franchises in the world. Not to mention that I have now become aware of their many downfalls, a fear of which many users have shared even on the first page of this thread.

It isn't easy to supply such a demand, as we can see from the backlash BCS has recieved already. They got themselves a monster boot to fill when they changed Babs' mind on James Bond figures, and it's clear they hadn't a clue what they were getting into: just look at the issues with the Goldfinger figures, and the sincere lack of anything modern despite the clear desire for it from fans. Even in the email they sent out of the many plans they had, there was nothing past The Living Daylights IIRC.

 

[Marine Boy]

If they price these as before (£230 each) they will definitely fail. Early buyers of the GF figures were burned by QC issues and the substantial price reductions afterwards, was just rubbing salt into the wound.

 

[Rydeck]

Who decides what gets made? EON or BCS? Is BCS hamstrung by directives from EON on what to make? For instance, if Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson want older, classic Bonds to be recognized first and given that they have final say on approvals, then that's what BCS makes? Given EON's protectiveness of the Bond brand and that the franchise goes back to Barbara's father, I wouldn't be surprised if she wants the older era Bonds to be made (perhaps in honor of her father's work), even if that's not the best choice from a sales perspective.

Also, I expect the price will remain high because of the license even though a lot of these figures are, and will be, guys in suits (only one Bond girl so far). Xensation doesn't have to obtain a license or go through the licensor approval process. Whether that process would double or triple the price is another argument I suppose.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Xensation doesn't have to obtain a license or go through the licensor approval process. Whether that process would double or triple the price is another argument I suppose.

That's true. But its amazing what can be done for a price when the license isn't part of the equation.

Certainly BCS can't make Dr No for $100, I get that. But I'd like a happy medium. I said before, if BCS could price these where ThreeZero and Asmus are -- roughly $160-$190 -- then I think they'd sell better and be better received.

Staring at $230 and then blowing them out for $93 on Zavvi a year and half later isn't what a collector wants to see.

 

[asgardianboy]

I now don't think that BCS is the company that should've got the licence, to be honest. Before announcing that they got the rights to Bond, I hadn't heard of BCS, and rightly so: they mostly make stuff from relatively small TV shows: Doctor Who, stuff from Gerry Anderson, Sherlock; pretty niche markets compared to one of the biggest movie franchises in the world. Not to mention that I have now become aware of their many downfalls, a fear of which many users have shared even on the first page of this thread.

It isn't easy to supply such a demand, as we can see from the backlash BCS has recieved already. They got themselves a monster boot to fill when they changed Babs' mind on James Bond figures, and it's clear they hadn't a clue what they were getting into: just look at the issues with the Goldfinger figures, and the sincere lack of anything modern despite the clear desire for it from fans. Even in the email they sent out of the many plans they had, there was nothing past The Living Daylights IIRC.

Hi there.
I am relatively late to the party, but what have been those issues with the BCS Glodfinger figs? Anything having to do with the clothes, or was it more than that?
Thanks,
m.

 

[Rydeck]

That's true. But its amazing what can be done for a price when the license isn't part of the equation.

Certainly BCS can't make Dr No for $100, I get that. But I'd like a happy medium. I said before, if BCS could price these where ThreeZero and Asmus are -- roughly $160-$190 -- then I think they'd sell better and be better received.

Staring at $230 and then blowing them out for $93 on Zavvi a year and half later isn't what a collector wants to see.

I agree. Collectors might even forgive some shortcomings in the final product if the price was lower. Expectations for a $230 figure are understandably high, even if the limited market for Bond figures versus, say, similarly priced and widely marketable Marvel and Star Wars figures from Hot Toys, means that BCS has to price its figures higher to maintain a reasonable profit margin on fewer total sales (regardless of whether BCS's production quality matches that of Hot Toys).

I don't think we'll see a repeat of the $93 blowout sales--at least not attributable to BCS overproducing figures. BCS has a better handle on collector interest, or will have a better handle using a Kickstarter model.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I don't that will happen again either. The Goldfinger line was overproduced nut hopefully BCS and EON will have a better handle on where sales will be and the corresponding price point.

Too bad for LALD since presales already happened. I'm curious to see how the new factory handled the production of this 2nd in the line.

 

[Morgenergy]

Who decides what gets made? EON or BCS? Is BCS hamstrung by directives from EON on what to make? For instance, if Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson want older, classic Bonds to be recognized first and given that they have final say on approvals, then that's what BCS makes? Given EON's protectiveness of the Bond brand and that the franchise goes back to Barbara's father, I wouldn't be surprised if she wants the older era Bonds to be made (perhaps in honor of her father's work), even if that's not the best choice from a sales perspective.

I've assumed that it's this, but they (EON) are constantly trying to bring the franchise into the 21st century (which is why the Craig movies have been more "realistic") so I don't see how that can work with figures of dudes from 50 years ago. I can see it being BCS' decision, they seem to like making stuff of older franchises.

 

[Morgenergy]

Hi there.
I am relatively late to the party, but what have been those issues with the BCS Glodfinger figs? Anything having to do with the clothes, or was it more than that?
Thanks,
m.

I'm a bit late myself. Mostly here to keep track of the eventual Dalton figure.

The Goldfinger figures had a variety of issues, including but not limited to: bad paintwork with noserub, replacements taking forever, clothing of a grade similar to "Hot Sale" eBay goods with large buttons and glue, and Bond's body not being buff enough, with an oversized head to boot.

All that for over two hundred smackers, and they're now on clearance everywhere.

BCS have selected a different factory for the upcoming LALD figures, but many are still skeptical (BCS's track record isn't great, from what I've read?) and/or won't be buying.

 

[posterguy]

The Dr No sculpt has a wonderful hint of arrogance in the expression. Bond's expression is rather bland.

https://www.007collector.com/61164/

I like the arrogance on the Medicom figure , he he

 

[Freakazoid!]

Surely this has been discussed multiple times over the years, but does anyone have a definitive answer as to why no company has capitalized on making 1/6 figures based on the past 13 years of financially successful Bond installments? Is it EON which only allows Legacy Bond collectibles or won’t Daniel Craig grant his likeness to be used (ten again- he did for the video game)?

It’s mind boggling they didn’t start with both a Craig and a Connery Bond as initial release figures.
Even if EON is highly protective of the brand, they must realize the potential of selling collectibles based on the current Bond.

 

[asgardianboy]

I'm a bit late myself. Mostly here to keep track of the eventual Dalton figure.

The Goldfinger figures had a variety of issues, including but not limited to: bad paintwork with noserub, replacements taking forever, clothing of a grade similar to "Hot Sale" eBay goods with large buttons and glue, and Bond's body not being buff enough, with an oversized head to boot.

All that for over two hundred smackers, and they're now on clearance everywhere.

BCS have selected a different factory for the upcoming LALD figures, but many are still skeptical (BCS's track record isn't great, from what I've read?) and/or won't be buying.

Thanks for cueing me in, buddy. I had already seen that at least Oddjob's wristwatch was a bad joke when compared with the marketing photos... no good.

BCS is a rookie. They will get better. Hopefully the new factory will cut it just right.

But damn it... I bought Goldfinger's jacket for some kitbash... :-(
That jacket fabric looked so nice and retro... I'm worried now. I also wanted to buy Oddjob's pants... Can any of you owners in the room let me know just how crappy those clothes are...?

Thanks anyone.
m.

 

[Eamon]

We have the lads from Big Chief coming on The Hottoycast so of you have any questions for them, please head on over to The Hottoycast thread and post your question here-
https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/...dcast-30.html?highlight=Eamon&highlight=Eamon

 

[posterguy]

2 yrs ago : Roger Moore RIP

 

[faststreetsofhongkong]

His work will live on.

Major talent


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[ChigsHakko]

From Big Chief’s FB page.

Bond doesn’t look great in my opinion but the Laurel and Hardy ones look on point.