tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post7454973351468333898..comments2023-11-02T10:42:00.698+00:00Comments on THE CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURINE COLLECTION: Better late than never...Blog Master Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04679653260808614173noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-56743309652146875962010-08-29T16:43:25.576+01:002010-08-29T16:43:25.576+01:00http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx215/yooooop/s...http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx215/yooooop/st_170_22-1.jpgMiguel Angel Jiminezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09529369797240926503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-26827789071119003762010-05-30T21:43:24.236+01:002010-05-30T21:43:24.236+01:00Hi
Just found this site, not sure why, I found th...Hi<br /><br />Just found this site, not sure why, I found the Eaglemoss site ages ago! <br />I see that you have Spiral on the list for the future, which I look forward to, but surely Longshot should be there too? And maybe a special of Mojo and Major Domo? This may have been put forward before, but like I said, newbie. Just my two penn'thMelayahmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14430976005307230894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-29656148483991642172010-04-30T13:42:32.825+01:002010-04-30T13:42:32.825+01:00first off i'm not keen on re-do's, my thou...first off i'm not keen on re-do's, my thoughts are that once they have been done thats it, i'd rather have characters that have not been done before.<br /><br />secondly i'm in favour of a token reward scheme for people that buy every issue, wheather it be through subscribeing or like myself through a newsagent.<br /><br />i would however be more in favour of re-do's if they were done as the rewards for the loyalty scheme.<br /><br />just an idea, but it would mean that re-do could be done without adding them to the main collectionSimonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12670316682893885892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-21834426430645070472010-04-30T07:57:08.966+01:002010-04-30T07:57:08.966+01:00LAway
Go to the superhero figurine forum,join and...LAway<br /><br />Go to the superhero figurine forum,join and thats where you will find all the official polls that EM will go on.<br /><br />superherofigurineforum.com/jimbobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456021180880406019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-84687784653790119512010-04-30T01:14:43.415+01:002010-04-30T01:14:43.415+01:00"if i'm wrong please tell me but are warp..."if i'm wrong please tell me but are warpath and hulkling really special material ?"<br /><br />Warpath is 7'2" tall. So yes.<br /><br />Hulkling is rather tall in his full Hulkling form and has a massive wingspan. So yeah, he'd make sense as a special.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-39359661107196841432010-04-30T00:51:52.995+01:002010-04-30T00:51:52.995+01:00Where are these 'special polls' and 'f...Where are these 'special polls' and 'forums', i thought you just meant on this blog. :sLAWayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799064595287606916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-59215649941985206232010-04-30T00:17:53.631+01:002010-04-30T00:17:53.631+01:00If people are that fond of him, a Hulkling/Wiccan ...If people are that fond of him, a Hulkling/Wiccan double would be perfect. :)Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085161355962218728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-44538944164345297752010-04-29T23:25:04.831+01:002010-04-29T23:25:04.831+01:00if i'm wrong please tell me but are warpath an...if i'm wrong please tell me but are warpath and hulkling really special material ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-4636067518520503462010-04-29T20:33:46.431+01:002010-04-29T20:33:46.431+01:00Are you guys voted in the special poll yet?
Heres...Are you guys voted in the special poll yet?<br /><br />Heres the result so far.<br /><br />Lockjaw 27<br />Sauron 24<br />Odin 18<br />Mojo 16<br />MODOK 15<br />Strong Guy 14<br />Atlas 12<br />Warpath 12<br />Dragon Man 10<br />Hulkling 8<br /><br /><br />Nice to see ATLAS and WARPATH straight in the top 10.jimbobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456021180880406019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-30137384529335902592010-04-29T19:21:58.705+01:002010-04-29T19:21:58.705+01:00It would be nice to get another post tomorrow but ...It would be nice to get another post tomorrow but I won't be too bothered as we had a fantastic one on Monday.<br /><br />That said, if there is a post on Friday I'd like some hints about the top secret project that's been mentioned. The only thing I can think of is the chess set that was talked about some time back and I doubt that's it. Have we had any hints that I missed (or forgot)? Has anything been revealed on the forum? Most importantly for me: is it Marvel-related? <br /><br />I don't really expect any clues from Rich. Still, I would like him to at least tell us how long we will have to wait before we find out what he's up to.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08802582369684451770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-16293126094994158662010-04-29T16:47:25.346+01:002010-04-29T16:47:25.346+01:00Rich,
Thanks for the in depth update. It's r...Rich,<br /><br />Thanks for the in depth update. It's really cool to have more background on EM's decision making practices and and I loved seeing the sculpting process on Siryn. <br /><br />The specials list is fantastic and I am thrilled to know that Sasquatch and Puck are on their way to my house in September! The specials list for the year is pretty darn awesome all the way in my opinion and I really [leased with your choices. (Naturally I'm still hoping for a Northstar & Aurora two pack - but I'm still a happy cowboy). <br /><br />Your comments on old versus new characters was very interesting - while given a choice between two specific characters I would almost always pick the older one (because I've been around so bloody long), don't for a minute think that I and others like me who are older collectors would not be happy with new characters too. I am a Marvel fan. So bring 'em on - old and new. In fact, there are many newer characters on my want list, Dust, Rockslide, Anole, the Hood, Wiccan, Hulkling, Patriot, Stature and so on. I just can't help getting nostalgic over the Defenders, Champions, Soviet Super Soldiers, Alpha Flight, Serpent Society, Squadron Supreme, Invaders, Wrecking Crew, the Maggia and other great classic teams and characters.<br /><br />Looking forward to Friday and hopefully your next reveal.Kal Brindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205075544641472415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-8044983330082967342010-04-29T15:30:35.456+01:002010-04-29T15:30:35.456+01:00I agree with you there SHIELD. Our Black Widow loo...I agree with you there SHIELD. Our Black Widow looks like Scarlet from the GIJOE movie.<br />I would love to see a scarlett Johansson version in the collection. I dont think the collection has really quite captured the attractiveness of some of the characters with their looks or poses.LAWayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799064595287606916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-57112258269134215202010-04-29T14:41:43.346+01:002010-04-29T14:41:43.346+01:00The Black Widow figure is ugly and smaller than ot...The Black Widow figure is ugly and smaller than others.<br />I think Eaglemoss should make use of the new Iron Man movie and bring us another one.S.H.I.E.L.D boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14444669800194558562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-36395973242998680752010-04-29T02:22:42.508+01:002010-04-29T02:22:42.508+01:00Paul, glad you are a dedicated collector and I can...Paul, glad you are a dedicated collector and I can see your concern. While you could collect vouchers buying from eBay, shipping to the US I imagine would be difficult and costly. Somehow we get free delivery in the UK...its unbelievable.<br /><br />But to ship these lead figures to the US, EM would probably lose money sending out single issues like that. <br /><br />Of course, you still have eBay. Alternatively, you could swap your voucher with someone in the UK who has the figurine, so that they could reclaim another figure. A cheaper way to work around it. Since EM dont do subscription in the US, I wouldnt expect them sending individual items to collectors. But I could just be talking nonsense.LAWayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799064595287606916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-37447916429451824652010-04-29T02:11:42.058+01:002010-04-29T02:11:42.058+01:00Hi all,
Love the update Rich and the fact that yo...Hi all,<br /><br />Love the update Rich and the fact that you take so much time to keep us all informed on new trends and input from your side.<br /><br />As I read through ther posts I am seeing a reoccuring trend that I would like to address. Having a reward voucher is a great idea however for many collectors non UK based such as myself I rely on my store and Ebay to find my figures. Would a voucher in the magazine be redeemeable for overseas buyers. We are many and deserve the same oppurtunities as UK residents.<br /><br />I purchase both Marvel and DC figures and at this point up to date on both sides so my investment in this collection is probably more than regular subscribers as I relay on Ebay to get caught up. Please don't leave us in the Dust. My little jab for a character to make the collection. Again I'm not alone.<br /><br />Anyway thanks for listening and I look forward to next Fridays update.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334104006248827136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-64959198699639076632010-04-29T01:55:11.905+01:002010-04-29T01:55:11.905+01:00Haha, an evil twin. :P
People are thinking more w...Haha, an evil twin. :P<br /><br />People are thinking more with their hearts than their heads. You want niche obscure characters which have never been created before. Which is great. But with the economy, something has to give, and there will come a point when collectors will stop caring when there are characters they havent heard of.<br /><br />I propose a small sacrifice of 1 or 2 specials a year that are redos. If people are threatening to quit over such a small decision that would, if anything, help EM continue the series longer, then not only are people being incredibly stupid, but also very childish and illogical.<br /><br />The collection never stated that EVERY marvel character would be created. It stated "All Marvel’s greatest characters will appear in the collection." What we have received has been very generous with the dedication EM has shown Marvel fans. Instead of hanging up the collection after they did all the big stars, they are catering the collection to incorperate the lesser characters. <br /><br />If you cannot show the same level of dedication to EM after all they have done, just because they think about releasing a few redos, then I question your loyalty and marvel fan status. This aint just to you John, it goes out to everyone.<br /><br />What happened to 'Make Mine Marvel'? Whatever EM decide I'll go along with, I love the Marvel universe, but I am not satisfied by having just one spiderman. The history spiderman has, it is an insult to not only the character but his creators.<br /><br />And would you seriously complain if producing redos meant that the series got further extensions because of it?<br /><br />Regarding my RDJ reference - "But those two ARE different characters." Arguably so are different costumes. How can you not say that original Bucky is not a totally different character compared to winter solider, and likewise with bucky captain america?<br /><br />Seriously, when you received a figurine, how many times have you looked through the magazine and thought 'i wish they did that costume instead?' Were all the old school fans really happy with the astonishing xmen cyclops? Wouldnt you all prefer the 1st appearance x-men?<br /><br />how many times have you complained about the posing not reflecting the character? Wouldnt you prefer to see a ben reilly spiderman in a crouched, more spindly pose?<br /><br />What you are threatening to do, is quit over the a character that has not much history, appearances or impact on the marvel universe, because a proposal, an idea of honoring characters and creators who have worked on establishing and evolving them for 50 years, characters that without them Marvel would not exist.<br /><br />With loyalty like that I am surprised EM doesnt quit on us, especially if people are going to be so bloody petty.LAWayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799064595287606916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-50712390683709397892010-04-29T01:03:08.817+01:002010-04-29T01:03:08.817+01:00"Costumes are characters in themselves. Ant-M..."Costumes are characters in themselves. Ant-Man is different to Giant Man who is different to Yellow Jacket. They are still the same super identity. What you're saying is like not wanting to watch Iron Man because you already saw Robert Downey Junior as Sherlock Holmes."<br /><br />But those two ARE different characters. That example is closer to "characters by the same artist" or "figure by the same sculptor." Henry Pym is one of my top 10 favorite superheroes, and no, I don't see a difference from Ant Man to Yellowjacket, etc. Its ONE character to me.<br /><br /><br />LAWay, I kind of like how we balance each other. We're about the same age (24 and 26) but disagree on every single issue that's brought up on these blogs. It's like I have an evil twin (or you do...) ;)<br /><br />Anyway, I will (finally) agree to your point that resculpts of A-listers would help get casual buyers hooked (like a #1 Avengers when they plan to go back to original numbering in a couple years anyway.) I don't like it, and would consider dropping the collection, but I agree with you.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085161355962218728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-24570684881631978812010-04-28T23:21:05.561+01:002010-04-28T23:21:05.561+01:00Personally, I find the background stuff interestin...Personally, I find the background stuff interesting and would welcome it in the magazine but I doubt I would shell out for a book on it. Interesting idea, though, LAWay.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08802582369684451770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-88397353086593013422010-04-28T22:56:30.459+01:002010-04-28T22:56:30.459+01:00No-one commented on this idea, so I am going to bu...No-one commented on this idea, so I am going to bump it.<br /><br />What about an 'Art of the Marvel Figurine Collection' book?<br /><br />Pre-production and production sketches of a character, pose, look, costumes etc, CG renders, paint tests, paintings and illustrations, the inspirational images, sculpts of the figure and any changes that were made like posing, edits, work in progress shots, illustrations that were made especially for the magazine all compiled into one book.<br /><br />The book could go out to book shops, and thus attract new buyers, as well as just being an awesome art book.<br /><br />Would many subscribers think this is a good idea?LAWayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799064595287606916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-2189273898587798232010-04-28T21:56:14.303+01:002010-04-28T21:56:14.303+01:00wow. considering no extension character announced ...wow. considering no extension character announced this week thats a good update. always nice to know why some things are done.<br /><br />nice to know the special order for this year. surprised omega red not out this year so i'm assuming he'll be january 2011. makes sense to have odin next year as well to tie in with thor movie in may. so up to 4 more specials next year up for grabs. who would people like to see? my ideal 2011 specials would be<br /><br />omega red (jan)<br />lockjaw (mar)<br />odin (may)<br />northstar/aurora (jul)<br />terrax (sep)<br />sauron (nov)<br /><br />being selfish i'd have madame web but head over heart says its a bit early for her yet. maybe in 2012. also on the subject of specials i think that 5/6 a year is about right.<br /><br />i've subscribed from the beginning and i will do til the collection ends. personally i'm not fussed about subscriber exclusives. as others have said it could potentially alienate non-subscribers and completionists abroad and i think that getting a few quid off the specials is enough of a bonus of subscribing. we don't want EM to give away too much and start losing money on the collection causing it to end prematurely.<br /><br />i love the idea of multi-packs. anything that gets more characters in sooner is fine by me. however they're done i'd buy them. but think northstar/aurora should definitely be tested as a dual single double pack to see how they go, even if priced at £13-99. considering their intertwined history it just makes sense to have them together.<br /><br />new characters, old characters i want them all. as long as it's balanced, gives a good representation of the MU in its entirity and the character has had an impact in the storylines.<br /><br />would love to have some resulpts eventually. don't think it's time just yet but if an occasional resculpt of an a-list character ensures the collection goes on longer i'm for it. don't think we'll need them until around 240 - 250 though. if they do come i'd like 90s rogue, white costume mystique, white costume storm, archangel, beast, marvel girl jean grey and blue/yellow costume cyclopsmighty_marvelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464113598035791746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-60200578828494839792010-04-28T20:55:10.125+01:002010-04-28T20:55:10.125+01:00Great to hear from Max. I think the photos of Sir...Great to hear from Max. I think the photos of Siryn should have appeared with a photo of Max's grinning face when he first saw the images! <br /><br />I really like the idea of a sister collection that will give us variants, CBR Beast. I'd definitely buy it as there are loads of different versions of popular/ major characters that we haven't seen. Unfortunately, it kind of flies in the face of what Rich was saying about over-stretching people's finances. Of course, we could just cancel the DC collection to help out those silly folk who buy both Marvel and DC figures! :)<br /><br />Anywho, much as I prefer the idea of an additional collection, probably our best hope of seeing variants is within this collection. Maybe it will happen a few years down the line when sales dip as characters become more and more obscure. I'd love to see a Recorder figure but even I can't see him selling more than black costume Spidey or any of the other variant figures you mentioned...Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08802582369684451770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-59677566920413937852010-04-28T18:02:22.526+01:002010-04-28T18:02:22.526+01:00Thanks for the great update, im quite happy with t...Thanks for the great update, im quite happy with the amount of specials we get but would be willing buy more. Not too interested in exclusive figurines for subscribers as dedicated collectors like me would miss out. I would prefer to get new characters before variants of ones we already have, to make the collection as large and diverse as possible. Please make Howard The Duck.The Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11187226242291682609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-88314263634743533362010-04-28T16:58:28.175+01:002010-04-28T16:58:28.175+01:00Thanks Rich for the great update :)
As for re-dos...Thanks Rich for the great update :) <br />As for re-dos, I would much much rather have characters that haven't been done. The only reason I would buy redos is if it's the only way to keep the collection going. I mean, the fun of this collection is getting to characters that were never made before as a collection. <br /><br />Oh and thank you so much for the Siryn pictures :) I feel like the luckiest guy ever. And its nice too see what's the process of the character's sculpt. <br /><br />Oh and for specials, I loove this year's list! As for next year, bring on Strong guy and Mojo :)max_0888https://www.blogger.com/profile/11571959859773090607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-51774410310385760532010-04-28T16:15:36.612+01:002010-04-28T16:15:36.612+01:00Saw to hear that Ted. I say keep trying, would be ...Saw to hear that Ted. I say keep trying, would be a shame to lose a subscriber due to one special. Maybe be worth asking for a refund and picking it up in a comicbook shop.<br /><br />To Beast. lol How did you slip that one up. :P<br />I like the idea of the revisiting, but thats kinda what I have been saying. Although making another series of magazines? Cant see it happening. All you guys saying you would prefer new characters, then why would they buy it just because its a new magazine? Introducing the redos into the current series is no different.<br /><br />I think redos should be kept for specials. These things are special and shouldnt be a number of the collection.<br /><br />Maybe they should be their own series of specials, and we have to agree whether or not we want to receive them or not like other specials in the collection.<br /><br />That why disgruntled collectors dont shell out for the redos, other fans get the characters they want in the appearances they want, and it will appeal to the casual fans in comicbook shops.LAWayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799064595287606916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-2030370284907052232010-04-28T15:36:54.551+01:002010-04-28T15:36:54.551+01:00Correction:
"They really need to do new maga...Correction:<br /><br />"They really need to do new magazines."<br /><br />Should read:<br /><br />"They don't even really need to do new magazines"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com