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Out of curiosity, what would make something a vanity project vs a creator owned character? Like, is the TMNT a vanity project by Eastman and Laird? Or was it at the beginning, and then it ceased being one when it hit mainstream success?

Yeah, Wade's mentioned that a bit, I listen to his streams when I'm working. He considered doing alternative outfits for sale separately, but ultimately the cost of producing them and selling them alone isn't that far off from selling them with a figure. And it opens up the different looks for...

It's like Gomez for Mezco, or the entire Rumble Society for that matter. The appeal is in the figure itself, not fondness of the character from other media. Also similar to what Damtoys or Fogtoys or the other 1/12 cloth good figure makers put out... they are kind of like art figures. I see it...

By that logic my entire Mythic Legions collection has actually been a seafaring display all this time, but alas, I was hoping for more human characters that read as nautical at first site... ones that could scurry up and down the rigging and swab the deck, or even a musician to keep them...

For a nautical themed wave, I’m a bit disappointed with how few of the human characters look like seafarers. Ironskull is the only one that reads like that to me, though I guess it’s easier to make animal parts than to make new costumed torsos. But the result is kinda TMNT heavy to me, like if...

The bit about ending the retailer appreciation waves made me think the Figura Fomo isn’t as strong anymore; people are able to tell themselves “eh I’ll just wait for the repaint” and won’t jump at buying direct from 4H. I felt like the subtext was “if you think you might want a Figura in the...

I never see the Sesame Street figures in Target stores, though the Count has been for sale online at their site more or less consistently since release. Bert and Ernie left Target pretty fast, but lingered at Best Buy and eventually went on sale, now are sold out. Ernie seems to be appreciating...

Not so much into Pirate Legions myself, though this might also mean that bards, rogues, and dexterity fighters will be included in this wave, or the ones following. I'm all for more characters that wear little armor or no armor vs heavy armor.

To be honest, I'd be fine spending that for several heads, hands, gloved hands—for each buster—as well as some smaller ghosts and fun accessories or small set pieces. Basically a NECA accessory pack. These I think should have been included but at the end of the day, a $25 upgrade kit per figure...

My Egon 2-pack came just in time for Halloween, so after my wife and I got in Halloween night I decided to give the line another shot and opened up the again, very very large box. I will say, this box is at least filled out pretty well by the contents, mainly Boogieman's giant noggins. Not the...

I'm also curious how the PDNA Jim's will compare with Ali's, just from a figure standpoint. I bought Jim and Psy-Crow and the headpack off Ali, and thought they were better than S7 quality, and I didn't really have any QC stuff that was worse than even an average MAFEX. I really liked the...

When the MAFEX re-issue came up for pre-order, I went out on a limb and ordered him from Playasia, apparently a legit Chinese shop, seems to mostly sell video games. Figure was $71, but $20 shipping, $91 total. I'll report back if I get hit with more tariffs locally, but since it's coming from...

Back in my day, Hepzibah was the human Hebrew queen consort to the King of Judah, Hezekiah. I don't know where you whippersnappers are getting cat lady or skunk lady from but it all sounds pretty new-fangled and apocryphal to me. But I guess it has been 2700 years ago since Uncanny Kings #32...

The Mezco's transform, but I know how you feel about the slimey boys. Could conceivably use them across the lines, though.

I'm waiting for Rogue to come in to ship my pile from Nin Nin. Should be any minute now... If things wind up stupid expensive maybe I'll sit on it until Jubilee comes in. Which should be any minute now...

Got my shipping notice and just remembered I'm that guy who forgot to update his old address in the system. Face palm! Hopefully I can reroute it or get Mondo to change it before it leaves their facility.

Anyone here ever add wire to the Black Series Jedi robes? There are tons of Yords at my local Ross for $5, which isn't bad for robe + custom fodder. I picked up one for now, and I'd like to clean it up. Seems like adding wire wouldn't be impossible, but we'll see.

My Target's NECA section was immaculately groomed today. I barely recognized it! Restocks of the Pizza Club Turtles (although I never saw them there... so maybe they just found a box of old stock?) and tons of NBX Jack Skellington. Target has 25% one toy right now which works on NECA. The...

I'd love a Ben solo film, or some more sequel content. But I also think, like the PT, that the ST films had a lot to say as myths about where we are exactly in the present moment culturally, and where our heroes are as well.

A little while back I made the decision to compromise on all the boxes I had in storage in my garage. I chucked away the plastic bubble, then collapsed the boxes so they would pack flat. So I have one plastic box filled with boxes now. If i want to resell, I can pop the box back up, tape it, and...

I finally opened up Venkman this weekend. He was more or less what I expected, but not entirely what I hoped he would be. I do understand the comments about WTF is up with the box. For those that got the two pack - the single pack's box is almost like a gag. The tray with the figure only takes...

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We've sort of crossed streams here, but I was originally speaking about how a toyline doesn't need to have had a toyline in the past that adult collectors collected as kids to be successful. I also think there are plenty of people who collect IPs and will buy action figures of a thing they like...

Got my Juggernaut in today. The only other one I own is the Aliexpress KO that uses a mix-mash of Juggernaut parts and Hulk parts, so it already has the butterflies. I thought this one would be an easy replacement but now I'm not so sure. I love how big the Gamerverse figure is, and the finish...

Maybe it's a Disney-Sony thing, how the media license has been broken up globally?