One more for the 90s.
Queen Studios / InArt to do sixth scale figures
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Yeah, the love for our '80s sci-fi icons is undeniably there. We should be thankful that's getting across, particularly the desire for a proper Ripley. But man, if the other nonsense was removed, we could slip some fresh licenses in there that wouldn't have gotten attention otherwise.
Still pissed that "The Last Of Us part 1 and 2 (not '80s sorry)" -- that's literally how it was written -- sat above Conan yesterday. Every day I mourn the fall of Chronicle Collectibles more and more. Their statues weren't the greatest, but their 1/6 plans were really something. Besides the bodybuilding barbarian, they were going to make a 1/6 JP velociraptor. I didn't think they'd be able to pull it off, but you can bet I wanted to see it happen.
As for today... not pleased with the fact that Army of Darkness sits at around 12 votes. I can't help but wonder: would it have had more visibility if it were posted earlier? Before there were 200 entries? Because some numbskull probably threw up the Tobey Maguire/Andrew Garfield option right when the poll opened and that one's been crushing it since.
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Because they can and will knowing whatever they post/say have zero accountability.
What's going on there is proof that no matter the context and intention, the focus gets lost.
We collectors are our own worst enemy along with brands/manufacturers who lack proper engagement controls (among other things).
I think the move is to set an alarm for 4am, wake up, and add what you want to the list right when it goes up.
What I want most from the 2000s tomorrow is a Davy Jones 2.0, unfortunately he's Disney. Still surprised Hot Toys haven't taken another crack at him since their initial offering.
What I want most from the 2000s tomorrow is a Davy Jones 2.0, unfortunately he's Disney. Still surprised Hot Toys haven't taken another crack at him since their initial offering.
God forbid if they put up a poll asking for what musicians, musical acts, etc. do you want to see in 1:6 gets posted.
People will gladly participate in the poll, but they won't put any money down when the time comes. They see those empty slots and think more in terms of what they like than what they'd actually buy.
I've been a Nine Inch Nails fan since I was a kid, doesn't mean I'd order a Trent Reznor figure for my shelf.
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TBT, All the best of the 90's were already touched with SS, HT, EB, NECA, McFarlane Toys or even 3rd party company... but this guy???
Hear, hear: you want a rooted hair, and beard? you want a metal sword and spear? you want to make a mark on your company by creating a legendary character from a legendary novel and played by a legendary actor and directed by a legendary director???
Think about it: deluxe might come with background diorama of the bloody cross in the chapel or with red sky where the Turks were impaled or Order of Dracul banner, you can have the second figure with him in that gentleman English suit with the top hat, or you can go with the old Dracula route. Heck you can even make a Van Helsing's Hopkins two pack or match Vlad with Mina or Elisabetha.
Hear, hear: you want a rooted hair, and beard? you want a metal sword and spear? you want to make a mark on your company by creating a legendary character from a legendary novel and played by a legendary actor and directed by a legendary director???
Think about it: deluxe might come with background diorama of the bloody cross in the chapel or with red sky where the Turks were impaled or Order of Dracul banner, you can have the second figure with him in that gentleman English suit with the top hat, or you can go with the old Dracula route. Heck you can even make a Van Helsing's Hopkins two pack or match Vlad with Mina or Elisabetha.
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At 1K/pack, I'd be able to PO maybe two per year. It's not like all their characters will be getting that treatment, but prices keep increasing in a speedy fashion, alongside the turbulence of the real world. As of right now I make one PO per two months or so. 2022 I thought would've been more packed, but 1/4th is down and I've POed nothing, so it remains to be seen.
Me, I've always operated on a list, and got the figures that I "needed". FOMO rarely gets to me. Even characters I want, I wait for them to appear in a specfic costume or look so that I won't end up with doubles. Thus, I'm still continuing as is, but QS is definitely a shake up that I predict will have an impact on how we collect.
Ledger Joker is its own beast so I'm letting it slide. We'll see when rooted figures starting being POed en masse every month if the mode is truly here to stay.
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need to write in Larry David into that poll
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I disagree.
I got the feeling/perception that the high-end pricing brought out some attitudes and replies that come across as "elitism" by some across the various threads within CF about QS/IA.
Yes.
The rampant focus/hype is on TDK Ledger Joker 1:6 figure, but the casualness and quick responses by some is off putting.
I don't care if you agree, disagree, or whatever. I'm simply stating an opinion and yes I know what they say about opinions.
It's one thing to spend $1,000.00 USD on a many boxed figures and another to spend it on a single custom OOAK 1:6 figure or a very limited edition 1:6 figure, but if such is the new business/collecting mindset/model of the 1:6 hobby, then it doesn't bode well and there are those who with the perspective, "If you can't afford it, then it sucks to be you."
Buying/collecting 1:6 figures priced at $150.00 USD to $250.00 USD is difficult. The standard pricing doubling or tripling (or more) is too much and we've seen how a number of HT collectors boasts about their latest additions being the HT MCU, etc. cult followers they are at times.
No.
Not all HT collectors are like that, but you see a lot of them being like that at times.
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Might as well write in the entire Seinfeld gang as well along with one-off figures like "Soup Nazi".
I view this as a great opportunity for some very high-end figures -- there's no way most people would want to recollect their entire collection at $1,000 a pop... but for a few grail pieces, I totally see the appeal of Queens offerings.
I'll still buy Hot Toys, and be happy about it. But its nice to have a new company potentially ready to push the hobby to the next level.
I'll still buy Hot Toys, and be happy about it. But its nice to have a new company potentially ready to push the hobby to the next level.
Eh, I don't know, it's still early. The reason why we even get into this hobby is to own the "ultimate" versions of these characters. When a new upgrade comes around, it makes sense to me that a significant portion of the customer base would embrace it. Assuming it is a true upgrade, that is.
Me, I'm sticking with what works thus far. If moving forward it all shifts to that model, I'll be priced out and get far fewer, but I imagine I'll have gotten most of my wants by then anyhow. I'm not in it to keep going forever, I have a list I'm working through.
That's pretty much how I see it. Very few figures I'll drop the big bucks for. But seeing as they're either locked with HT due to being SW/Marvel, or at from licenses that will never get that treatment, I'm not much worried.
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I believe that's a key difference.
There are certain collectors who are in it to complete acquiring X number of characters and then consider it done.
There are others who are in it for the long haul until circumstances prevent them from continuing.
For now, I and likely many are in the latter.
I don't necessarily have an absolute holy grail list of figures I want in 1:6 asides from a properly done Bettie Page and Lynda Carter Wonder Woman. Maybe a few Playboy Playmates from the 70s and 80s, but that's really stretching it.
If I can get both, then I'll consider myself done, die happy, and have both figures with me in the casket to be cremated or buried.
I'll continue in the 1:6 hobby collecting until I lose interest, it costs too much, or I die (i.e., getting married, having a high maintenance girlfriend, etc.).
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I see. I always just saw this collection as a way to "close the chapter" on certain things. Get the Omnibus, get the figure(s), bam, now I don't have to think about Batman/Green Lantern/Iron Man/etc again. The figure that new versions will always come around. New comic book runs, new installments, whatever. At some point you just have to walk away. One day I'll be done with 1/6th and move onto something else. I have some grails that I'd pay more than usual for, but as it stands, I'm continuing as is.
I'm just looking to fill in characters or licenses Hot Toys (and other 1/6 companies) haven't done yet. I except I'll go standard in most cases, as rooted hair and seamless wrists mean nothing to me.
If, however, the deluxe package comes with accessories I deem essential or real leather clothing, then I'd prefer that. The jury's out on how long rooted hair will last, but the fragility of pleather is well-documented.
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This right here. I'm more intrigued by the possibility of better materials that won't deteriorate as fast, than good looking dolly hair.
I can't, I'm like MarkyMark in the beginning of The Gambler.
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