It's hard to tell but it looks to be a little longer than 2 body lengths (the figures) so maybe the shark's 15 feet there... when it should be 25 feet (so about 4 body lengths plus)
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It's hard to tell but it looks to be a little longer than 2 body lengths (the figures) so maybe the shark's 15 feet there... when it should be 25 feet (so about 4 body lengths plus)
Then Quint would be 7 feet tall at 7” with that measurement. Maybe not quite 30” but probably a bit bigger than 25” at NECA scale.
Are these 7 inch figures? I assumed 6 inch but have no idea...
The clothed NECA Jaws figures were 8 inch, right?
The clothed NECA Jaws figures were 8 inch, right?
Here’s an overhead packaging shot.
Looks like NECA did something similar to the ReAction Bruce, scale head, with the other proportions tapering off to the tail.
My guess is they had trouble with cost of doing a full body, scale shark, so someone had the idea to make it an realistic version of the old game so that way they could have a shark to scale with the guys. Sure the tail looks a bit strange, but if you put people in front of it, you may not notice.
Think of this like a glorified bust. I know it wasn’t part of the old game, but they should have thrown in barrels.
Looks like NECA did something similar to the ReAction Bruce, scale head, with the other proportions tapering off to the tail.
My guess is they had trouble with cost of doing a full body, scale shark, so someone had the idea to make it an realistic version of the old game so that way they could have a shark to scale with the guys. Sure the tail looks a bit strange, but if you put people in front of it, you may not notice.
Think of this like a glorified bust. I know it wasn’t part of the old game, but they should have thrown in barrels.
7-8” scale, the Mego style are basically same height, just proportions are different.
I like the addition of the license plate... even if that was dinner for the Tiger shark.
As a toy photographer, all the little extras are great for props.
I just love the drunk face Quint portrait.
I just love the drunk face Quint portrait.
All the display options for Quint and Hooper are making me contemplate multiples of those.
Not sure I need a big fish out of water though, especially if it's not even in proper scale.
Not sure I need a big fish out of water though, especially if it's not even in proper scale.
The 15" Shark is not in scale with 7" Hooper and Quint. It would need to be much bigger.
My guess NECA has something more in BRUCE coming....this is just a game
It has to be a license thing. The box is the same also .....
I have the original game, so it seems they did a "remake" of the game to get around some things....
Look at the box art.
The shark size is more just a regular large shark rather than the monster of Bruce, but it seems like it will scale "okay" with the figs. Hoping you can put Qunit in its mouth (maybe Quint's upper torso can be popped off if so) - I know Hooper's offscreen for all of that but without Brody, the "eating Quint" scene with Hooper looking on may be the best set-up for the shark + figs beyond standard museum pose.
The foreshortened tail looks a bit strange but it's a clever idea knowing that everyone will display it facing forward and don't want the full length in the back because it wastes so much space.
Someone will do a 3D sculpt of Brody hopefully (there seems to be a burgeoning market in custom-sculpt 3D print figs) so there is hope to complete the trio, and a scuba outfit Hooper body to maybe pop one of the extra Hooper heads (ie no mask etc. on) onto would be great too.
The foreshortened tail looks a bit strange but it's a clever idea knowing that everyone will display it facing forward and don't want the full length in the back because it wastes so much space.
Someone will do a 3D sculpt of Brody hopefully (there seems to be a burgeoning market in custom-sculpt 3D print figs) so there is hope to complete the trio, and a scuba outfit Hooper body to maybe pop one of the extra Hooper heads (ie no mask etc. on) onto would be great too.
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Do actor’s likenesses eventually fall into public domain or does it remain in the estate for perpetuity?
I'm not sure. I think Bela Lugosi has some films in the public domain now, but Dracula is owned by Universal, who own Jaws as well.
https://publicdomainmovies.info/tag/bela-lugosi/
Regardless, the deceased actors estates approve the figures.
https://publicdomainmovies.info/tag/bela-lugosi/
Regardless, the deceased actors estates approve the figures.
Yeah, a lot of those original Universal Monsters will become public domain within the next decade. Hoping we finally see Dr Frankenstein merch when that happens as there hasn’t been any known relatives to run his estate. Not that I’d want to wait another 50 years or so for Jaws to hit public domain to get any Brody stuff.
Lego and Funko have done Brody so there is still a chance. They had Brody solicited originally for the retro line so I’ve been curious what fell through on that. Hooper was the one we didn’t think we were going to get so that was a strange reversal. Hoping things can get worked out on Brody. Maybe even seeing these missing him might help sway the estate. Unless it’s purely a money thing. But you’d think something is better than nothing. I don’t think there’s a huge list of people trying to make Jaws figures after all and they’re clearly making these figures respectfully so I’m curious what the denying has been about. NECA had a similar issue with Tatsu for TMNT and they eventually got him to happen so I remain optimistic.
Lego and Funko have done Brody so there is still a chance. They had Brody solicited originally for the retro line so I’ve been curious what fell through on that. Hooper was the one we didn’t think we were going to get so that was a strange reversal. Hoping things can get worked out on Brody. Maybe even seeing these missing him might help sway the estate. Unless it’s purely a money thing. But you’d think something is better than nothing. I don’t think there’s a huge list of people trying to make Jaws figures after all and they’re clearly making these figures respectfully so I’m curious what the denying has been about. NECA had a similar issue with Tatsu for TMNT and they eventually got him to happen so I remain optimistic.
Lego and Funko are abstract enough that they don't need likeness approval, yes?
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We're thinking along the same lines, Frankenstein enters public domain in just two years. I hope everyone hits the gas on Dr. Frankenstein figures and statues.
What fell through was Roy Scheider's wife suddenly said no, no reason as to why has been given.
Yes, no license needed for that stuff.
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NECA did say they were going to do a Jack Torrance for their Toony Terrors line to go along with the Grady Twins. It didn’t happen due to likeness rights. They said even stylized likeness was still a likeness. Not sure where that line gets drawn since Lego and Funko are also stylized (some more recognizable than others) but clearly made the cut.
screamingmetal
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I believe Lego themselves have said they don't need likeness rights just because the style is so stylized. Maybe Neca is trying not to ruffle the feathers of Hollywood studios they deal with by obliging the reps for Nicolson.
screamingmetal
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Shown here, Neca says Bruce the Shark is a way to get both a realistic version of Bruce or as a game. It sounds like they won't make another version of Bruce. Surprisingly, it actually works exactly like the original game.
Started this at the Jaws stuff, earlier in this video, they show a Ben Cooper Kids tie in with a Halloween Jaws costume that comes with a Chum Bucket for candy!
Started this at the Jaws stuff, earlier in this video, they show a Ben Cooper Kids tie in with a Halloween Jaws costume that comes with a Chum Bucket for candy!
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