the walking dead toys
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I've seen some of the pics and they look disappointing. Especially since they have what, 3 different Rick Grimes and about 4 different zombies.
There were a series of small busts released a couple years back based on images from the comic book.
yet he still makes them 7" non movable static with 4 pts of articulation that break when you do move the parts. They are best kept in the packages.
Actually, they are best kept in the stores.
Actually, they are best kept in the stores.
When the Spawn figs first came out I collected them and for the time they were ok. But now with figures in every scale that have way better articulation and QC they need to take a good look at what the buyers want and what they should build.
that's the thing. They still pretty much use the same plastic, quality and scale as they did when they first started. Sure, people who collect those scales tend to favor it as it all goes together, but there are other companies who have improved their lines over Mcfarlane's. Neca is one of them.
McFarlane could really take markets if he would just utilize his small manufacturing capability, licensing grasp, and money and and do scales that people are into these days.
McFarlane could really take markets if he would just utilize his small manufacturing capability, licensing grasp, and money and and do scales that people are into these days.
Here's the thing. McF doesn't really like articulation. That's something you all need to know. To paraphrase his sentiments, it interferes with the art. Articulation will always take a backseat to the artistic integrity of the piece.
Yeah, then explain the assembly points you didn't bother to hide. For want of a better term he makes Nerd Hummels.
He also doesn't particularly care for 1:18. Some bullshit about lack of detail in the scale. Apparently he's never seen a 1:18 figure made after the Kenner SW figures.
We won't get into the whole Neil Gaiman episode and the hypocrisy it entailed, especially when paired with the reasons Image was founded.
Still, if he releases that Halo Falcon i'm on it like a Dreadnok on a brown eye.
Yeah, then explain the assembly points you didn't bother to hide. For want of a better term he makes Nerd Hummels.
He also doesn't particularly care for 1:18. Some bullshit about lack of detail in the scale. Apparently he's never seen a 1:18 figure made after the Kenner SW figures.
We won't get into the whole Neil Gaiman episode and the hypocrisy it entailed, especially when paired with the reasons Image was founded.
Still, if he releases that Halo Falcon i'm on it like a Dreadnok on a brown eye.
Yeah, he had a chance to show some skill with that line, but they were partially articulated bricks.
That and the movie ended up a non-entity.
Exactly. They used the shittiest plastic in the world. Very brittle.
I got a couple for customs, but realized I wouldn't be able to use them at all.
I got a couple for customs, but realized I wouldn't be able to use them at all.
Arise, necro thread, ARISE!
So, has anyone seen the 2 riot gear zeds at retail? Amazon has them still for pre order, but it looks like they've slipped out in a couple of spots.
We all know I am opposed to McScale, but I figure those two are too great to pass on, and I could probably be conned into riot gear Glenn and "My Remington 700 IS TOO FUCKING BIG" Andrea at the same time.
Arguments against this course of action?
EDIT: Shit, are they the same wave as "MR700ITFB" Andrea, The Governor and Rick? Walgreens had those other 3, so maybe I A: missed the zeds or B: they just weren't put out yet?
So, has anyone seen the 2 riot gear zeds at retail? Amazon has them still for pre order, but it looks like they've slipped out in a couple of spots.
We all know I am opposed to McScale, but I figure those two are too great to pass on, and I could probably be conned into riot gear Glenn and "My Remington 700 IS TOO FUCKING BIG" Andrea at the same time.
Arguments against this course of action?
EDIT: Shit, are they the same wave as "MR700ITFB" Andrea, The Governor and Rick? Walgreens had those other 3, so maybe I A: missed the zeds or B: they just weren't put out yet?
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They are in that wave - and you forgot Carl. Rick is exclusive to WalGreens, and they are apparently the only retailer that has that wave in stores at the moment.
He's articulated, but he can't hold an tactical rifle with two hands without mods. You'll probably need to mod his elbow joint(Like Obi's tute) so he can get a better bend, boil his hand to grip a rifle better and I'm not sure about the crotch area. He has sort of a diaper crotch with two balls hanging... wait a min... His thighs pop in with a ball joint, so you only get limited movement, he's not going to be sitting down in a Humvee anytime soon unless you mod his crotch. His knees, elbows and shoulders have ball/hinged joints, I think that's what you call them, just like Joes, shoulders. His ankles are double ball socket joints, the sculpt in the pants limits the movement. These were def main to stand at someone's desk, and not really stack up against an Afghan wall and take out a bunch of insurgents.
Typical McFarlane. I guess it's alright, I only need them to stand on my TWD Compendiums. I reckon the search is on. After all, Hasbro doesn't want my money, may as well give it to that Canadian hack.
The Carl figure comes with some cool accessories. I like having a small ring of keys and a duffle full of medical supplies. Also his legs pop offenders time the wind blows. He does look great in the package though. I have 2 of the Exclusive Rick Grimes for anyone who wants one and can't find it.
Dorkside Toys has some Walking Dead figures on sale through Nov 29. No Walkers unfortunately.
http://www.dorksidetoys.com/category-s/1873.htm
http://www.dorksidetoys.com/category-s/1873.htm
Well it looks like the Deluxe Daryl Dixon with Motorcycle has some images. Entertainment Earth has it slated with 20 points of Articulation. And apparently, a 5 inch scale with the rest of the line.
Weird thing is, Norman Reedus says it's a 10 inch figure. Looks to be the same one.
Weird thing is, Norman Reedus says it's a 10 inch figure. Looks to be the same one.
Yeah I kinda see why they wouldn't put the Nazi logo, but it would of looked great.
And that's definitely true.
And that's definitely true.
Unfortunately 
Still probably goin to be one of the only TWD figures I get. And maybe Merle somewhere down the road.
Still probably goin to be one of the only TWD figures I get. And maybe Merle somewhere down the road.
Looks like they are gonna do more comic-based figures.
http://www.spawn.com/news/news6.aspx?id=13962
Not impressed with the line up. Andrea might be cool, but I don't remember what the fuck the punk zombie looks like. It really just sounds like a zombified version of their Guitar Hero Johnny Napalm figure.
They ought to sack up and just do comic Bicycle Girl
http://www.spawn.com/news/news6.aspx?id=13962
Not impressed with the line up. Andrea might be cool, but I don't remember what the fuck the punk zombie looks like. It really just sounds like a zombified version of their Guitar Hero Johnny Napalm figure.
They ought to sack up and just do comic Bicycle Girl
I hope they crank out Abraham soon. Then I'll get Dwight and have Abe pound the shit out of him.
Rassafrasan Kirkman.
Rassafrasan Kirkman.
Eh. Everything on the figure is generic as they'd have to get the rights to use names and shit like that.
The comic version was a GBH fan which is kinda funny.
The comic version was a GBH fan which is kinda funny.
I've been waiting for that Rick for a while. He spent more time being a scruffy one handed mess than his last toy incarnation in Sheriff outfit. McF put out 3 TV Ricks in the time it took them to get a second comic Rick.
I'll take any zombie to fill the herd but he doesn't knock my socks off. At least he'll stand out among the others.
I'll take any zombie to fill the herd but he doesn't knock my socks off. At least he'll stand out among the others.
The bulk of them are just faceless walkers to me. None really stand out that much...and that's how it should be.