Tonner Joker
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BadMoon
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Those who bought this, bought this.
ProgMatinee
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I personally like a lot of the Tonner stuff, though I don't own anything by them at this time.
I do consider getting the Harry Potter stuff now and again.
IMO, its nice to see a company that is more interested in pleasing the collectors looking high quality outfits first and foremost rather than just getting the fanboys who jiz at the sight of a good headsculpt.
I do consider getting the Harry Potter stuff now and again.
IMO, its nice to see a company that is more interested in pleasing the collectors looking high quality outfits first and foremost rather than just getting the fanboys who jiz at the sight of a good headsculpt.
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This is one of the creepiest Joker figures ever, but not in the good way. Scary.
That Voldemort isn't too bad. The hands aren't good (fingernails aren't long), but the head and outfit would be great if they were only 1:6.
That Voldemort isn't too bad. The hands aren't good (fingernails aren't long), but the head and outfit would be great if they were only 1:6.
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I'm getting it. Arms at his sides or behind his back with his head crooked slightly. That'll be great.
Wow, that really is a great piece... But he lacks attitude.
Still an easy pass.
piccolodaimaoh
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I am with you there. I used to work at an online collectibles retailer and when the Tonner stuff went on pre-order it immediately sold out, that includes the furniture. We used to get into fights with our Ebay department trying to get more stock from them just to fill the orders, and this stuff wasn't cheap.
When I see figures like the Joker or Voldemort it makes me contemplate collecting these. These are supposed to be dolls, but seeing these figs in person they really straddle the line between action figures and dolls.
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Which makes no sense to me, but it doesn't have to. I just don't understand people wanting to buy a doll of a male character that looks like a girl. Jack Sparrow anyone?
JABBATHERIDGE
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Tonners Voldermort figure looks incredible, like others have said it's the first one I've seen that I've actually liked.
I must admit I'm not sure what the appeal of most of Tonner's merchandise is, maybe someone who collects them could shed some light on it, I'm not judging, I just can't see why anyone would want to buy the figures at the price they sell for.
I must admit I'm not sure what the appeal of most of Tonner's merchandise is, maybe someone who collects them could shed some light on it, I'm not judging, I just can't see why anyone would want to buy the figures at the price they sell for.
ProgMatinee
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Without owning any, I can see the appeal. The costume representations look great and the figures themselves are BIG.
IMO the only thing even lacking is face sculpts, but traditionally dolls never needed to look exactly like the people they are portraying because its often more about character representation than accuracy.
Looking at the Harry Potter figures, they only barely capture the likenesses of the actors (Ron seems especially off) but looking at him I feel right away that it represents Ron as a character and personality correctly.
Again, the main attraction to these is the clothing and the scale. For something sized between 1/6 and 1/4 I think $150 is pretty reasonable.
JABBATHERIDGE
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I guess I can see the attraction from a tailoring point of view, sculpt isn't everything but IMHO they still wouldn't be worth that price. I guess it's back to that old adage of things being worth what someone is prepared to pay for them.
I'm sure many people would tell me Medi figures aren't worth the $$$$, just a matter of personal taste.
I'm sure many people would tell me Medi figures aren't worth the $$$$, just a matter of personal taste.
The Mike
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I believe the scale is 1/4 isn't it? Voldemort stands 18" I think so not sure how tall Ralph Fiennes is....The costuming is done great and if I had the kind of money you'd need for it, I'd gladly buy some of their pieces and create PFs from them, you'd just sculpt the character and figure out ways to put the costuming on. The Joker for example would make a great PF for a sculptor who was imaginative and could sew a bit....
ProgMatinee
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Exactly. Medicom and Tonner are roughly the same price. With Medicom you get better articulation, with Tonner you get bigger size. Some people value the size over articulation. Also, I suppose some of the price is contributed to the brand name (and name of the designer) Tonner which is probably more appealing in the doll collecting world than a generic company name like Medicom or Sideshow might have.
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I have all the Potters and just ordered the Voldemort and I have the DC women too.
The main appeal is the detailed costuming. It's far more intricate than most 12" figures and for something like the Quidditch uniforms it's expecially cool. However I cancelled the Spiderman Tonners and didn't even consider Cap'n Jack. Where I already have a decent representation of the character in 1/6 or PF I don't really consider it.
The main appeal is the detailed costuming. It's far more intricate than most 12" figures and for something like the Quidditch uniforms it's expecially cool. However I cancelled the Spiderman Tonners and didn't even consider Cap'n Jack. Where I already have a decent representation of the character in 1/6 or PF I don't really consider it.
Captain Faramir
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Even more so, remember that the Tonner figures will have a huge appeal to those who collect Barbie, Madame Alexander, and a host of other doll and doll-like collectibles. How many (mostly women but who knows) would love representations of these characters that aren't gritty and realistic, but idealized, even cute? We forget how massive those markets are--after all, no matter how big our 1:6 collections are, remember--Barbie will always be the ultimate queen of the 1:6 universe. These dolls definitely have a market.
piccolodaimaoh
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Good point, there wouldn't be any 1/6 action figures without Barbie, just ask the Hassenfield brothers.
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