MWC's Best and Worst of 2012, AFR Interview

[Michael Crawford]

The Poppies and People's Picks voting for best pop culture collectibles has wrapped up, and now I'm busily working on the results. It's going to take a few though, so while you're waiting, check out my picks for Best - and Worst! - of 2012. You'll find it at the usual:

https://www.mwctoys.com

And if you have a few minutes, check out the first part of an interview I did with Action Figure Resource:

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPbdGYnOVDQ[/ame]

Thanks for reading, and have a terrific weekend!

Michael
MWC

 

[kl241]

I found myself agreeing with a lot of Michael's picks, especially his outlook on the industry.

 

[The Josh]

Glad to see The Bridge Directs Hobbit line get in there and the Key to Erebor. Would have liked to have seen some more love for Middle-earth related items. Good read though Mike.

 

[Eapo_q42]

Hi Michael,

Great list.

I just had a question with regards to your mention of the Hot Toys Resident Evil: Afterlife Alice. You said it was not their first attempt at doing her. Are you sure? I don't recall a previous Alice from them.

 

[Michael Crawford]

Really? I could have swore they did...

 

[jstep13]

Michael, I liked your interview with Action Figure Resource. Answered a lot of questions about the logistics of reviewing the number of toys you do. Plus it was probably a good idea since you probably get the same questions over and over. Now you can just send them a link to this interview

I have a question, has a company ever been "upset" with you over a bad review? Don't have to name names or anything, just curious.

Anyways, I refer to your site frequently, thanks for the service you do for us collectors!

 

[Michael Crawford]

Upset? Absolutely. I've had companies say I had a personal vendetta against them, I've had companies threaten to sue, I've had companies tell me I was not allowed to ever review another of their products (not sure how they thought that was going to work). It's pretty rare though, and most understand I do my best to be fair.

 

[jstep13]

Wow, worse than I thought. Funny stuff though! If you think about it, it could be considered a compliment. It means they realize you make an impact. I'm sure they wouldn't make a big deal if random joe schmo was giving a poor review.

 

[galactiboy]

Gotta say I'm very surprised by Playmates getting top honors... I can agree with the TMNT line being a great one (even though it's not one I collect) but not that the one line would make them company of the year?

Most improved maybe... but I'd think consistency and quality would reign supreme.

And I too am terrible to buy gifts for

 

[Raymond F.]

Thanks for sharing Michael it was fascinating to hear you talk about your site and your collection. I have collected seriously for as long as you had your site so it's been cool to see the longevity, for over a decade I've wondered how you've been able to store and buy all this stuff. Always a great resource and I applaud you for your consistency as one of the staples in the hobby. Bravo!

 

[sky_captain]

Michael, you sound uncannily like Bruce Campbell, lol

Great interview.