Pix here!!!
https://instagram.com/p/BfTXTb5BHSL/
Do you think the sculpts will shine with the paint? Are Super 7 better with their sculpts than Funko?
Wow! Those Universal Monsters look amazing and so does the Alien bucket. I will most likely be picking up the Uni Monsters
thm
Finally! A Creature Halloween bucket!!!
And NEW Soakys???
What are those glasses peaking out of that one pic?
I have a bad feeling we won't be getting all of this stuff. :(
The glasses are pictured from the other thread I started
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Garloo and Son of Garloo 3 3/4 inch figures too. I didnt see those glasses....but I will own them. Have you seen the POTA 50th anniversary stuff they are doing. Dang....i am gonna have to get another job,lol.
I'm not sure how the licensing would work but would they need Universal for these? Or Bela Jr.? Seems to me these would just need the estate of Basil Gogos to sign off.
I think you'd need all three (Uni, Jr. and Gogos)!
The monster line looks great-- so do the new Soaky's!
The monster line looks great-- so do the new Soaky's!
When I started this thread I was best case expecting some more variants of the previously produced UM ReAction figures. I never could have hoped for new sculpts including the Mutant and Mole People. And I certainly never imagined all the other cool stuff Super 7 intends to release in the relatively near future. I sure hope most of this stuff makes it out there. And I really hope the 3.75" line is very successful to allow for future waves (similar to what Sideshow did in the larger format).Your idea for the playsets, especially the Rita, need to be hand delivered to the desk of whoever's in charge of production at Super7. Love it!
In addition to the monsters that have never been done (or done well) in this scale such as the previously mentioned Mutant and Mole People as well as the Hunchback, Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde (from A&C) and others, imagine a (Edward Van Sloan) Van Helsing figure thrown into one of the waves. Or perhaps a Doctor Muller.
Alternatively, let's get real crazy in the fantasy department. A "Rita" play set (with exclusive Kay & David Reed figures). A "Gypsy Camp" play set (with exclusive Meleva and Larry Talbot (or Bela) figures). A Frankenstein's laboratory play set (exclusive Henry Frankenstein, Dr. Pretorius and/or Ygor figure).
All of my 6 year old dreams come true. Hope they sell well.
We wants the playsets! We wants the playsets! We wants the playsets!
I had mentioned that earlier in this thread... But even before that I had contacted SideShow Toys back when they released their 8" figures about doing playsets. However, I recommended that they call them "character-specific, interactive dioramas" , so they would sound more adult and collectible!
Oh, I have been demanding play sets for as long as I have been part of the UMA. I'm just waiting for someone to listen... *cough* Super7 *cough* Let's hope they get the job done, so I can shut up already. ;D
Psycho House with Norman and Mother. 8)
If these wouldve been made when we were kids....and a Rita were produced...can you honestly say it wouldn't have made its way to either the bathtub or the swimming pool at some point? Much the way a Mole Person would've made it to the Sandbox,lol. :angel:
As much as I would like to see the Rita, I would much rather have a Frankenstein's lab, Dracula's castle or the great chamber from The Mummy's Hand! :)
So is there any actual possibility of play sets or are we all just getting too excited?
They DO need to make play sets, though.
The buckets sound like 2019 ("next year").
Geeze! I'll be in a home by then!
Oh wait...you meant...(The) HOME didn't you?
Depends on which Bride you are talking about. A Bride of Dracula would be awesome right now. I think it is more likely we would get an Igor or Hunchback figure than a Bride of Dracula though.
CCC.
No one has ever made a Bride of Dracula. That'd be cool. I'd rather have his daughter, Zaleska. The only bride I think we'll ever see, though, is the one we always get... The Bride of Frankenstein. She's usually the one we reference when we say "Bride" here. :)
Ahhh yes...the elusive Dracula's Daughter. i do have her ackowledged in ym collection nicely. But would love a figure.
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Patience is not my strong suit
Me neither! Gimmy my Creature stuff already! ;DThey need to be working 24/7 on this stuff. Screw labor laws.lol
Hmmmmnnnnnnn.......is the other teaser Dracula or Hordak?
SDCC (note the Creature teaser):
Hmmmmnnnnnnn.......is the other teaser Dracula or Hordak?
Really care for a solid grey on the figs. Those Uni candy buckets are a MUST HAVE!
Just to clarify, the 3.75" action figures will be fully-painted when they are released. The pictures from Toy Fair are the gray, unpainted prototypes.
OK,thanks. Now a few are on my wishlist.
A few? Whatchu tlkin' 'bout, Willis??! Gotta get em ALL.......ALLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :angel:
Devlin and I teamed up to bring you this one (I couldn’t get the image out of my email nor find it hosted anywhere, so Devlin was gracious enough to do so): the S7 gang have announced some of their monstrous SDCC plans...(https://www.flickr.com/photos/devlinthompson/42242335974/in/photostream)
“It's alive! Super7 is beyond stoked to launch our collaboration with the legendary Universal Monsters with this special event! The abomination begins after sunset on Comic-Con Friday with the opening of the Universal Monsters Boodega that will be haunted by exclusives and spine-tingling special things created especially for this horrifying event.
Universal Monsters Boodega Hours
Friday - July 20th: 9:00pm to Midnight
Saturday - July 21st: 11:00am to 9:00pm
Sunday - July 22nd: 11:00am to 5:00pm
Mark your calendars now! Events will take place at the Super7 San Diego store which is a quick 10 minute walk from the convention site. Stay tuned for details about the exclusives and shenanigans we have planned for these events. Join us... won't you?”
Kind of reminds me when Sideshow first got the license.
If they start out right out of the gate with convention exclusives, and there are a bunch of hoops to jump through to collect them,sadly... I will refrain. :'(
I don't care about "Limited Editions, Chase Pieces, Silver Screen Variations, Show Exclusives, etc." I don't need to own one of only 100 units so I can feel special. I just want some regular toys.
And I want a definite list (with photos) of final product) that has been given Universal's approved for sale - with firm release dates and vendors' names.
Am I really asking for so much?
So long as the exclusives are just variants of the regular pieces and not something totally different, I am fine not getting them. For example, a glow in the dark puzzle... which is the same as the regular puzzle except it glows. I'd be fine with that. However, if it's a totally new figure... then we have a problem.
I hope they don't start making $500 pieces! :(
"Introducing our Universal Monsters ReAction figures, sold exclusively at the Universal Monsters Boodega pop-up event during San Diego Comic Con. With exclusive die-cut day-glow packaging only for this event!"~Super7 …
"Introducing our Universal Monsters ReAction figures, sold exclusively at the Universal Monsters Boodega pop-up event during San Diego Comic Con. With exclusive die-cut day-glow packaging only for this event!"~Super7
"Introducing our Universal Monsters ReAction figures, sold exclusively at the Universal Monsters Boodega pop-up event during San Diego Comic Con. With exclusive die-cut day-glow packaging only for this event!"~Super7All very cool, however, the packaging comes nowhere close to being as cool as the cards and figures with the Basil Gogos art which debuts later this year. I'll wait...
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Do you have a link to where you saw these?
Do you have a link to where you saw these?
Yeah, where it at?
I'm waiting for the 3.75 inch scale King Diamond figure that is supposed to be released right around now. I messaged Super 7 a few days ago asking about it, but they never responded.
thm
I got the wholesale solicitation this evening, so shoudn't be much longer.
I'm waiting for the 3.75 inch scale King Diamond figure that is supposed to be released right around now. I messaged Super 7 a few days ago asking about it, but they never responded.
thm
I don't even wanna know what that is. :P
It's the outline of a Saucony (brand) shoe. Super 7 is collaborating with Saucony to make a Universal Monster themed shoe....
… Saucony did a Dunkin Doughnut shoe for the Boston marathon. …
It will probably use the pennant art.
I hate exclusives that you have to travel a thousand miles to get! All the resellers will be there, carting them off by the wheelbarrow full! They are already taking orders for the figures, on eBay, for 50 bucks each!
Damn! $25 for a felt pennant!? Those would be overpriced at 10!
Nah, those can't be Creature shoes, they are not webbed.
Sorry. I want to love licensed Universal monster product. I just don't love these.
I think the Creature image looks like a WWII military mascot
I think he looks like Eddie Robinson. "M'yah, see!"
I hate exclusives that you have to travel a thousand miles to get! All the resellers will be there, carting them off by the wheelbarrow full! They are already taking orders for the figures, on eBay, for 50 bucks each!
Damn! $25 for a felt pennant!? Those would be overpriced at 10!
A word of advise would be to wait until con ends and then check Entertainment Earths site
Do you know when the con ends?
SDCC is from July 19 to Sunday July 22.
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Of all of the monsters out there, the one I have never liked is the Zombie
Are you sure you're in the right thread?
The modern zombie is a product of science gone wrong whereas the original movie zombie was a product of magic which required effort and energy, which is why you only saw them 1 or 2 at a time.
Blame Mary Shelley, she created the original science gone wrong zombie.
That's like saying Dracula is a zombie.
Incorrect; a vampire is living dead but has its own set of supernatural rules. Zombies are dead bodies brought back to life by various means; and have been shown to walk, run, talk, think, etc. depending on the source material.
Zombies are dead bodies brought back to life
Zombies are dead bodies brought back to life by various means; and have been shown to walk, run, talk, think, etc.
Yes. On the same level that Dracula is a zombie, again using your definition:
Dracula has been brought back to life. Dracula can walk, run, talk, and think. He is a living corpse. Vampires, just like the Frankenstein Monster, can qualify as zombies on the most basic of premises. The point is they are not zombies, just like the Monster is not a zombie.
Shelley, in her genius, created a totally and completely new category of monster with the invention of the Monster.
This debate occurs in my classes all the time. Students try to argue that pretty much every monster that returns from the dead is a zombie.
I have never met a single person, in fandom or academia, who believed Shelley's creature was merely a zombie... until now.
We need a clean up on aisle 6 in this page.
We need a clean up on aisle 6 in this page.You're the one making the biggest mess. The way to clean it up is to just drop it...if your overblown ego and sense of insecurity will allow that.
So... what's the latest news about Super 7's Universal Monsters?
Aura of Foreboding, I'm not really seeing the distinction between a corpse being brought back to life, and a composite corpse being brought back to life with a new brain. Like, let's say we have creatures everyone considers zombies (from the Walking Dead, Return of the Living Dead, whatever) and you dismembered them, sowed their parts together and then gave it a functioning human brain. Is it not a zombie anymore? At what point does it cease being a zombie? The addition of the brain? How is that different than RotLD zombies that can think and talk? Does the method of resurrection matter? The fact that multiple bodies were used in its creation?
Not saying I agree or disagree, I'm just genuinely interested. I've never been privy to a discussion on zombie existentialism before.
That's like saying Dracula is a zombie. The Monster is in a category of its own, especially since it was a new life in a new body. Still, you are right about Shelley opening the science can of worms.
I think this debate will be lost for the ages buried in an unrelated thread.
I'm hoping Super 7 releases the first 4 (non-SDCC exclusive) action figures in conjunction with SDCC. I'm itching for that Mutant (as well as the rest). The other 4 (one figure as yet unannounced) around Halloween.
Super 7 monster beverages (I can't post a pic now) but here's the link:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlA9J-MD--_/?hl=en&taken-by=super7 (https://www.instagram.com/p/BlA9J-MD--_/?hl=en&taken-by=super7)
Is this an organized derailment of a thread or is the heat of summer causing everyone to lose their minds and disregard basic decorum of posting in a forum?Amen to that brother. Other than the original NOTLD, I'm zombied-out. Let's get back on track, talk Super 7 and the classic monsters.
I actually find this lively debate entertaining and I would love for it to result in a collaboration to create a full classification system for supernatural and cryptozoological beings allocated into kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species. I just can't figure how it is even mildly related to Super 7 or Modern Monster Toys. It only vaguely touches on the Universal Monsters themselves. Perhaps General Discussion or even Classic Monster Movies subforums?
This isn't a lecture, rather I think this debate will be lost for the ages buried in an unrelated thread.
I'm hoping Super 7 releases the first 4 (non-SDCC exclusive) action figures in conjunction with SDCC. I'm itching for that Mutant (as well as the rest). The other 4 (one figure as yet unannounced) around Halloween.
Amen to that brother. Other than the original NOTLD, I'm zombied-out. Let's get back on track, talk Super 7 and the classic monsters.
JP
Super 7 monster beverages (I can't post a pic now) but here's the link:
Wow! That artwork! Is it original?
I guess you know, JP....I will have those soda pops,lol.I believe they've already set aside the first set for you.lol
Limited print portraits by Jason Edmiston!
Check out the Frankenstein lighters. Super 7 is awesome.
[url]http://super7hq.com/news/universal-monsters-boodega-monstore[/url] ([url]http://super7hq.com/news/universal-monsters-boodega-monstore[/url])
I also feel for poor Mike Scott. These exclusives have got to be killing you.
([url]http://super7hq.com/uploads/11/15/SDCC18_Shirts_PROMO-15.jpg[/url])
I haven't seen a single item that I want, yet.
I haven't seen a single item that I want, yet.
You didn't like the "Fire Bad!" lighter? ;D
(The Frank Bucket is a maybe. A different sculpt on a Frank Soaky Bottle scale would be very nice.)
A different sculpt from the one produced by Anaglyph Sculpture?
Beats me. One of the pictures had a different-looking Frank.
Different from these? Or do you mean different from the Colgate Soaky?([url]http://anaglyphsculpture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180628_082112.jpg[/url])
Different from the Colgate.
The one in the picture look very nice.
I too like these quite a bit and am looking forward to them. We sure are getting a lot of Universal Monsters goodness from Super7!
Too bad there is no Dracula.
Moleman would have been very cool - but it is a real shame that there is no Dracula.
A 'lil bat might have told me not to count the Count out. And remember, a lot of these photos are from a trade show.
Monster Shoes - 4 varieties (not a fan, at all):
Not for my collection, but I can appreciate the aesthetic.
...Monster Shoes - 4 varieties (not a fan, at all):...
- what's the "monster" part?
On the back of the Drac shoe is his medallion. Frank has scars on his, etc.
The apparel:
http://super7hq.com/news/universal-monsters-apparel-at-boodega-pop-up-event (http://super7hq.com/news/universal-monsters-apparel-at-boodega-pop-up-event)
Sizes on the tees run from XS to 4XL and they are $25 each, sizes on the Creature Embroidered Crewneck Sweatshirt run from XS to 3XL and they are $45 each.(http://super7hq.com/uploads/11/15/SDCC18_Shirts_PROMO-15.jpg)
'Love the design concept and the vibe! 8)
Creature mask:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlakQH9lCAB/?hl=en&taken-by=super7 (https://www.instagram.com/p/BlakQH9lCAB/?hl=en&taken-by=super7)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/840/28622840797_b588830b5a_z.jpg)
Looks a awful lot like this Retro-a-go-go flat metal mask.
[url]http://www.retroagogo.com/fish-face-gilly-mask-metal-sign/[/url] ([url]http://www.retroagogo.com/fish-face-gilly-mask-metal-sign/[/url])
Good eye, Mike! Doug designed both, and I think Retro-a-go-go produced these for S7!
3D and only $15.
. . so I’d avoid paying scalper prices.
Never heard of Super 7, at first I thought this was one of those quicky-marts
...
(4) While it was initially advertised as opening at 9PM they altered the schedule and opened the Boodega at 5 PM.
A few comments:
(1)If I were a betting man I would bet the Creature mask ends up in their website. In other related news they will be making other monster masks of the same type (Wolfman etc.). The box for the mask is awesome.
(2) I would imagine the ReAction figures will hit their website right after SDCC ends. I think they'll have extras.
(3) The Wolfman hair stuff and shoes sold out almost immediately last night.
(4) While it was initially advertised as opening at 9PM they altered the schedule and opened the Boodega at 5 PM.
How do you know that there will be more masks? Am I not understanding this?I spoke with the owner of Super 7. The Frankenstein masks weren't quite ready for the Boodega
My question is where will the stuff like the mask and whatnot be on the site? It doesn't seem to fit into any of the categories they have... And I wouldn't want to miss them. :)Facebook and Instagram announcements are your best bet. I don't have Facebook or Instagram so I'm no help there.
Oooh. That must have pissed off some attendees who had their evening all timed out and decided to grab an early supper before showing up at the doors!
Here is what's left (including the ReAction figures) GO!!!
https://super7.com/collections/san-diego-comic-con-2018-items
Here is what's left (including the ReAction figures) GO!!!
https://super7.com/collections/san-diego-comic-con-2018-items
Aww, man. I wish I had money.
By the way, what is your signature quote from?
Here is what's left (including the ReAction figures) GO!!!
https://super7.com/collections/san-diego-comic-con-2018-items
Here is what's left
I know for a fact there are still masks...
Creature is sold out! Hope you got yours!I just placed an oder about a 1/2 hour ago. I wonder if i got the last one. ;)
I just placed an oder about a 1/2 hour ago. I wonder if i got the last one. ;)
Just got everything I wanted except the Creature, he was out of stock.
CCC.
It was Mike's fault.
And the Mutant is gone. Didn't get him, so you can't blame me! :laugh:
Just got everything I wanted except the Creature, he was out of stock.
I almost didn't buy the Mutant. My collecting is mainly focused around the Big 5, but, he was just too cool looking to pass up.
Wonder why? ???
Not close enough to Halloween, yet?
I actually asked them when the ReAction regular releases would be coming out and they were super coy. Literally gave me no response "uh yeah, don't know".
The buckets they said would be in the fall. I was surprised they didn't have more of the upcoming monster stuff displayed at the Boodega. Only the buckets.
I do know this about Super 7. IF the monsters sell they will be willing to go as far into the monster closet as people are willing to buy. Way further than Funko ever would have. They sell in smaller quantities with less reliance on actual stores (at a bit higher cost) so they are willing to take some gambles because they aren't trying to sell a million units of each figure.
That first part is concerning. You'd think with a special event like the Boodega, they would have all that information on hand...
Well, let us hope the monsters sell and sell lots!
I actually asked them when the ReAction regular releases would be coming out and they were super coy. Literally gave me no response "uh yeah, don't know".
The buckets they said would be in the fall. I was surprised they didn't have more of the upcoming monster stuff displayed at the Boodega. Only the buckets.
I do know this about Super 7. IF the monsters sell they will be willing to go as far into the monster closet as people are willing to buy. Way further than Funko ever would have. They sell in smaller quantities with less reliance on actual stores (at a bit higher cost) so they are willing to take some gambles because they aren't trying to sell a million units of each figure.
Yeah, he was cool. But, to me, he wasn't 15 dollars cool. See, I'd rather they go deeper into the Big 5 characters' movies. Less Hunchback and more Van Helsing. Less Mole People and more Fritz. We'll see what they do. Hopefully a play set or two. ;D
So, is it flat, or 3 dimensional? And who's Doug?
I have ordered my Metaluna Mutant from Super 7 and will have a few days before it arrives. Meanwhile, I got this White Star Orbitron (Outer Space Men) to repaint.
Doug P'gosh is a painter, illustrator, etc.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/852/43606166512_a5447da544_z.jpg)Geez, you must have been bouncing off the walls with all that sugar in your body while sitting in that airplane seat! ;D
The Super 7 bottles are empty because I had to chug them as fast as I could before I went through airport security because it's the only way I could get them in my carry on luggage (I couldn't check because I had other items I was not allowed to check and I only had one bag).
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/861/43606168802_3c40bcbcff_z.jpg)
Are you familiar with the "Orbitron Diversus" version that was released? It is painted like the Mutant!(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/zNYAAOSw-8BbU6Ho/s-l1600.jpg)
Thanks for the info! If they release more masks, they'd better rerelease the Creature!
I'm pretty sure we're going to get the Creature mask in a more traditional color. ;)
IF SUPER 7 DOES MORE SODAS: THESE ARE MY IDEAS FOR FLAVORS/COLORS
1. FRANKENSTEIN; ELECTRIC ORANGE
2. WOLFMAN: FOREST ROOT BEER (BROWN)
3. BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN: PURPLE/GRAPE ....I AM NOT SURE WHAT TO NAME IT
4. MUMMY: GINGER ALE OR BEIGE TEA: TANA LEAF TEA (USE KHARIS)
THE SODAS ARE THE BEST THING I SAW AT SDCC AND GLAD I GOT A SET.
I'd do Graveyard Grape for the Bride. :)
I also believe we are getting a regular Creech mask along with the other monsters pictured on the box. However, I am still hoping to see it on Super7's site because I really like this color scheme.
I have a feeling the final Reaction figures might be slightly delayed because they're updating the card art.
I have a feeling the final Reaction figures might be slightly delayed because they're updating the card art.
I'm thinking there was a problem using Basil Gogos' Famous Monsters covers, and instead they're going to use the new Ed Repka art.
I can't imagine they commissioned him to do all those paintings for a limited set of art prints and soda bottles.
Plus, he did the art for the POTA and Nosferatu figures, so it makes sense.
I'm actually fine with that, because the early Wolfman card they showed wasn't even Gogos, it was Arliss from the Ray Ferry FM run.
The new Ed Repka art is stunning and has a nice consistent look.
I found a sdcc Wolf Man reaction figure on Ebay yesterday for 25.00 and free shipping.
If you STILL don't have the ReAction figures from SDCC, they put them up for sale again, here you go:
What's with the dribbling out of all these SDCC things? Just put it out there! Now I have to check 4 times per day so I don't miss the Creature mask!
My Reaction figure order has not shipped yet, but the Creature figure I had to get on Ebay the same day has been in hand for almost a full week. I complained about this to them a couple of days ago. The reply I got was that they had to check their inventory before filling everyone's orders. For some reason that does not impress me very much.
CCC.
When we get a better inventory count we'll put the rest online so no one gets pissed that we sold them something we don't actually have."
I placed my order on the 23rd. I ordered everything I wanted that was listed as in stock. It shipped on the 31st. If it was as listed "in stock," 8 days is too long.
Probably why I don't deal with any of those companies. Seems to me, the more you spend, the more eager they should be to keep you happy.
I am surprised to be complaining. 3 orders in 4 months, this one more than the other 2 combined, yet this one has the problem?
CCC.
. . when you ordered something from the Sears Catalog or JCPenney, it didn't ship right away. It took awhile.
I don't see the correlation between amount of money spent and speed of shipping. That's not how it works. They shipped it within 7 business days, a reasonable amount of time for a retailer and certainly a small company. I'm not sure how old you are, but when you ordered something from the Sears Catalog or JCPenney, it didn't ship right away. It took awhile. I know people have become accustomed to 2-day shipping and ridiculous eBay standards, but that's not the way it used to be and not really an expectation we should hold everyone to, especially when they didn't have to offer anything to those who didn't attend the convention.
All of those are coming this year! We're looking to have those out in October.
Of course you don't see the correlation, you also did not see where I said it took them EIGHT days to ship it out, and while I may not be able to do calculus in my head, but I do know someone who can (whole other story...), last time I checked, eight is still not less than seven. There are also many stores that pay way more attention to customers who spend more money because they want those customers to spend that money at their store. We call that "just good business." Too bad the younger generation cannot pull their noses up out of their cellphones long enough to learn stuff like that.
CCC.
My SDCC day-glo Reaction Monsters showed up today and they’re fantastic!
I wish we could’ve gotten some of the other goodies from the Bodega online (Mummy tp, Wolfman pomade, etc.) but I’m glad to have these.
A little while back I wrote Super7 asking about Dracula, the Bride and the Invisible Man since there was no card art shown. They responded:
“
Super7 Customer Support (Super7)
Jun 25, 9:13 AM PDT
Hi Matt,
All of those are coming this year! We're looking to have those out in October.
-Super7 Customer Care”
So hopefully we see something soon... I’m getting impatient. I think it has less to do with actually getting them and more to do with worrying that I’ll start collecting a new line and then it ending before everybody gets made.
I’m also hoping for another release of more day-glo Monsters to compliment the existing ones. And wouldn’t it be cool if they made a sarcophagus for Imhotep or a coffin for Drac?
I'm eagerly anticipating Super 7's Uni monster goodies this fall. Maybe, just maybe, they can bring the lunchbox back from the dead.
JP
My SDCC day-glo Reaction Monsters showed up today and they’re fantastic!
I wish we could’ve gotten some of the other goodies from the Bodega online (Mummy tp, Wolfman pomade, etc.) but I’m glad to have these.
A little while back I wrote Super7 asking about Dracula, the Bride and the Invisible Man since there was no card art shown. They responded:
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Super7 Customer Support (Super7)
Jun 25, 9:13 AM PDT
Hi Matt,
All of those are coming this year! We're looking to have those out in October.
-Super7 Customer Care”
So hopefully we see something soon... I’m getting impatient. I think it has less to do with actually getting them and more to do with worrying that I’ll start collecting a new line and then it ending before everybody gets made.
I’m also hoping for another release of more day-glo Monsters to compliment the existing ones. And wouldn’t it be cool if they made a sarcophagus for Imhotep or a coffin for Drac?
Oh, JP.....you just had to go there, didn't you lol. :'(
Wow. Somebody clearly doesn't understand what a BUSINESS day is. That does not include weekends. The 28th and 29th don't count, dude. You don't get to count those days. You ordered on the 23rd. It shipped on the 31st. 7 business days. Get off your high horse. Businesses don't care about how much you spend on a particular order. They don't change the way they ship just for you. These were convention exclusives that you did not have a right to. They offered them up. Perhaps whatever generation your in needs to learn to appreciate businesses that go out of their way to make items accessible to all fans.
I'm eagerly anticipating Super 7's Uni monster goodies this fall. Maybe, just maybe, they can bring the lunchbox back from the dead.
JP
First I have heard this. I have seen Drac mentioned as being possibly tied up in likeness negotiations but no mention of Bride or IM anywhere before this.I’m really anxious for them to show the official release so I can be sure that the Super7 email mystery person wasn’t just telling me what I wanted to hear.
CCC.
I will be glad when they are up fr pre-order. because there is no way in Hades I am going running all over God's Green Earth hunting this stuff. Too old and just wanna sit home and let my toys find me at the house between hikes and cycling.
FYE at Dayton Mall, Ohio has Nosferatu clearanced at $7.98. So I snagged one.Great! Getting in my car, right now. With limited rest stops, I should be there in three days.
Great! Getting in my car, right now. With limited rest stops, I should be there in three days.
hahaha! That was a heads up for our Ohio members. But maybe an FYE near you is clearancing them as well.Sadly, all the FYEs are closed down in my area. Every specialty store is now gone (Tower, Suncoast, FYE, T'R'U, etc).
Updated Universal Monsters with SDCC dayglo versions.
(https://i.imgur.com/dvickQz.jpg)
CCC.
Yes.
CCC.
The Monster Buckets (at least some of them) will be at New York Comic Con (and I believe a bit more than just the buckets)… .
The Monster Buckets (at least some of them) will be at New York Comic Con (and I believe a bit more than just the buckets).
Also to prevent the almost certain and needless weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth the buckets will not be an exclusive to NYCC. They will simply be debuting there and then sold to the general public thereafter.
As to any other items that may be exclusives to NYCC I cannot speak to that. Also, keep your eye on Monsterpalooza this weekend. There may be some Super 7 monster stuff there. Or not.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BntlvGNF3zW/?hl=en&taken-by=super7 (https://www.instagram.com/p/BntlvGNF3zW/?hl=en&taken-by=super7)
Yeah... Whatever, whenever.
I no longer put much enthusiasm into promises, prototypes, promotion and pictures in catalogs.
I'll wait to see what actually winds up in the hands of real collectors like the members here.
... If “real collectors like the members here” buy them then they will produce the rest. Capitalism. There will however undoubtedly be rage associated with the cost, or the time to ship, or that the hue of paint is not Karloff or Strange or Herman Munster or whatever accurate.
This is the gnashing of teeth I was referring to. The prototype buckets were on display at toy fair in Feb. I personally held in my hand the unpainted final product at SDCC and spoke with Super 7’s owner about them. The one in the social media picture is the final painted version for sale. They’re purposely waiting to release until October (because...Halloween).
Initially they will release Frankenstein & Creature. If “real collectors like the members here” buy them then they will produce the rest. Capitalism. There will however undoubtedly be rage associated with the cost, or the time to ship, or that the hue of paint is not Karloff or Strange or Herman Munster or whatever accurate.
The Monster Buckets (at least some of them) will be at New York Comic Con (and I believe a bit more than just the buckets).
Also to prevent the almost certain and needless weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth the buckets will not be an exclusive to NYCC. They will simply be debuting there and then sold to the general public thereafter.
As to any other items that may be exclusives to NYCC I cannot speak to that. Also, keep your eye on Monsterpalooza this weekend. There may be some Super 7 monster stuff there. Or not.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BntlvGNF3zW/?hl=en&taken-by=super7 (https://www.instagram.com/p/BntlvGNF3zW/?hl=en&taken-by=super7)
The radio silence that is being maintained on their Universal Monsters product is killing me. I wanna know when they can has me monies. 8) ;)
Few things i wouldnt mind having for sure.
Me too! Is that stuff going to be available at MonsterP!It was this past weekend and i think all was for sale except the buckets. Those are debuting at nycc but arent con exclusives so they will be available online (probably that same weekend).
I KNOW you got your sights on that creech bucket, right??
I still hold out hope for the soapies but it isnt looking too promising.
And the mask! The pennant, pin and soda bottle I can live without, but will get them if they aren't too expensive.So, how much is the Creature candy bucket going to cost?
Drat! :(
So, how much is the Creature candy bucket going to cost?
I have no idea. What do you think? 30 bucks?I'm afraid to guess. Honestly, I would have trouble justifying that price for a new candy bucket however specialized. Figure in shipping and you're looking at around $40. Not too fired up over here. Too many other things to buy.
Honestly, I would have trouble justifying that price for a new candy bucket however specialized.
Well, I know it's gonna be more than a pumpkin bucket you can get at Walmart.Yeah, those are a buck. :laugh:
… It wouldn't surprise me if the Super 7 buckets are $50. Sounds like the "soapies" may not happen and those were what I was most interested in. :(
The lack of real info about this stuff gets a bit tedious.
Well, I know it's gonna be more than a pumpkin bucket you can get at Walmart.
It wouldn't surprise me if the Super 7 buckets are $50.
I can't imagine them being that much over priced
Is there a general/catchall Halloween-themed thread?
Speaking of, for last Halloween I cut out the bottom of one of the iconic .99 pumpkin buckets and placed it over one of our salt lamps -- the ideal Halloween centerpiece & throws an ominous glow! tynhrt
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Is there a general/catchall Halloween-themed thread? The season is fast approaching....
Better hold onto that. General Foam Plastics, which used to make those buckets right here in the USA, shuttered its doors earlier this year. The molds for these buckets were purchased by a Mexican company and the new buckets look Godawful. Like... Horrid.
Yeah, those are a buck. :laugh:
It wouldn't surprise me if the Super 7 buckets are $50. Sounds like the "soapies" may not happen and those were what I was most interested in. :(
The lack of real info about this stuff gets a bit tedious.
Of course the Soapies are the least likely to happen - they looked like the best sculpts proposed.
Have you heard the Soapies were not going to happen from outside this echo chamber?I only know the scuttlebutt I've read on here. Nothing official.
Besides the lunchbox (we've heard enough on that), what were the other things from last year that didn't come out?The bagged playset figures...monsters and villagers, I believe. I could've made a full blown custom playset with those.
I remember some small Uni figures and some that came in a can of goo.
The bagged playset figures...monsters and villagers, I believe.
The bagged playset figures...monsters and villagers, I believe. I could've made a full blown custom playset with those.
What monsters & villagers playset figures? Did we ever get pictures?
Dug up an old one:
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The buckets will cost $20.00
[url]http://super7hq.com/news/super7-at-new-york-comic-con-2018[/url] ([url]http://super7hq.com/news/super7-at-new-york-comic-con-2018[/url])
So... after you pay the eBay scalper mark-up and shipping = $50.00.
Got it.
The buckets will cost $20.00
These should be readily available on the website, no? The last batch of figures were, and those were exclusives. Since these are general releases, I'm not too worried.
The buckets will cost $20.00
[url]http://super7hq.com/news/super7-at-new-york-comic-con-2018[/url] ([url]http://super7hq.com/news/super7-at-new-york-comic-con-2018[/url])
These should be readily available on the website, no? The last batch of figures were, and those were exclusives. Since these are general releases, I'm not too worried.
They should be. I follow Super 7 on Facebook, and they posted about the buckets this morning. Someone brought up eBay scalpers, and Super 7 responded; "These will not be a limited edition release. We are debuting them at NYCC but the Superbuckets will be available after the show. DO NOT PAY FLIPPERS FOR THESE!".
Someone else asked about buckets for other monsters, and Super 7 said "more characters to come over the year(s)".
Does Mr. "Super 7" have a human name?
Does Mr. "Super 7" have a human name?
This is the best question in any recent thread.
This is the first time I'm seeing the buckets. I'm not in the least bit impressed. They look like anime versions of Frankie and Creech. I don't like them any better than those dreaded "Pops" figures. I'm saving money like crazy this Halloween.
Not that I know of. The responses came from their official Facebook page.
Brian Flynn. Owner of super7 who regularly responds to questions on instagram (possibly facebook too? I dont use fb)
This is the first time I'm seeing the buckets. I'm not in the least bit impressed. They look like anime versions of Frankie and Creech. I don't like them any better than those dreaded "Pops" figures. I'm saving money like crazy this Halloween.Yeah. I do see your point. $20 would be my limit on the Creature bucket. It isn't great, but I don't dislike it as much as you do. I favor CFTBL stuff anyway. The Frankenstein, on the other hand, doesn't appeal to me at all.
There you go, guys. Unless Mr. Flynn decides to delegate public relations to another person in his company, address all inquiries directly to him - and forego the rumor mill.
That’s the spirit! Harass and piss off the owner of one ofthe only company’s willing to make Universal Monster stuff. Light up them torches and sharpen them pitchforks. Get some garlic and silver ready just in case. But at all costs annoy the heck out of this guy until he resolves to never put out anything UM related again so he can avoid the hassle of dealing with mal-content loving monster collectors. I fully understand many won’t “get” this but Super 7 is not a Fortune 500 company. They have two very small retail outlets and a website. They make this stuff because they like it (i.e. stuff they’d actually want to buy themselves). They don’t have an army of PR people to answer your whimsical musings. Hold on, this is going to hurt: they don’t owe you anything. No one owes you anything (unless they took outa loan from you). If you don’t want the stuff, don’t buy it. If it offends your delicate sensibilities, don’t buy it. Now get on with lighting those torches - Super 7 made a killer SDCC exclusive Frankenstein lighter that will do just the trick.
I don't believe there is a outpouring of anger at Super 7. Nor do I think simple statements such as "I sure would like to know how to purchase a product"... ..." Kind of hard to do when there's no order link. :'(…. …
That’s the spirit! Harass and piss off the owner.....I fully understand many won’t “get” this but Super 7 is not a Fortune 500 company. They have two very small retail outlets and a website. They make this stuff because they like it (i.e. stuff they’d actually want to buy themselves). They don’t have an army of PR people to answer your whimsical musings.
I remember back in the day when we got our information about toys from printed magazines where the article might make it to you at the same time as the toy, if there was even an article at all. Finding out a toy existed was seeing it on the peg. Now companies announce toys on the internet before design work has even been started and if something happens, nothing further is said, they just fade into the mist. The advertising industry has created an instant gratification culture and manufacturing cannot keep up. In other words, they made the monster and then it got loose! Most of the people running these companies have forgotten the value of one's word, or that if you don't keep it once you give it, people will stop believing you. Also the internet has created a no accountability culture. People can say things without having to be responsible for them, which makes it easy for anonymous people to make excuses for the people who do not keep their word. This does not make a lie any less a lie or repair a broken word. If there is any possibility that you can't do it, be smart and just keep your big mouth shut!
CCC.
I don't believe there is a outpouring of anger at Super 7. Nor do I think simple statements such as "I sure would like to know how to purchase a product" and the frustration expressed from not being able to do so, are to be viewed as "anger" or the tv's latest mantra ad nauseum "hate". That seems to be all the programming these days. If you dare have an independent thought or emotion you are an "angry hater". It's rubbish.I don't sense any outpouring of anger either. Opinions make up a big part of a message board and it's ridiculous to have a fit just because someone expressed an opinion, even if it is negative. This thread has been riddled with silly drama and snark. :laugh:
I did manage to get a neat set of sodas from Super 7 with excellent graphics.
I'd like to get a Creature bottle but not at the stratospheric prices being asked on evilBay. There are 2 listings currently for just the Creature bottle and both are 50 bucks including shipping. :P
Paper people just announced also :D
https://www.facebook.com/pg/OfficialSuper7/posts/ (https://www.facebook.com/pg/OfficialSuper7/posts/)
Ian
These are not really likeness versions, but I am attracted to that Retro Vibe!!
I am digging the Paper People. Especially Wolfman. Duh. How much and where are the questions for guys like me. Besides the convention or ebay. ;D
Well....yes and no,lol. I was only allowed to buy mine as a set.
The Skeletor one is.....$45.00. These are debuting at New York Comic Con but should be available online too. I want the Crimson Ghost but I don't know if I can justify the price.
Wow, everything's redacted.
You gotta belong to the Secret Society.
(Didn't you pass your background check?)
Dang...this is hot typing. I may just be the new president of the Ohio chapter of your fan club. 8) ;)
$45? Ouch! Still interested but disapointed about that price point.
Does putting rivits in card stock REALLY cost that much?
A few years back some company released jointed die cuts and they were $35. There was a neat saucermen i wanted but i passed at that price. $45 is just too much. :'(
Creature buckets on ebay right now. About $60 shipped.
Maybe the Skeletor price reflects a smaller run and niche market price? The Universal Monster and Misfits may be relatively niche too but still a bigger market than Skeletor....maybe?
Creature buckets on ebay right now. About $60 shipped.
Creature buckets on ebay right now. About $60 shipped.
Somebody bought one.
We'll see if anybody is dumb enough to pay it.
I doubt its a matter of being dumb....just uninformed and maybe a tad desperate. I cannot tell you how many times in the past I bought something overpriced, only to realize they were sitting on a website someplace for half what I paid. That's when I started looking before I took leaps. Most times it pays off to investigate before taking a plunge.
Seller lists this as a "NYCC 2018 exclusive". Maybe the buyer can't attend and was burned on the other show exclusives and is afraid of missing out altogether on this, too.
Then again, maybe he is just well-heeled enough not to care very much about what he considers a minor purchase.
We're all different.
Chorus: Yes, we're all different.
Lone voice: Not me.
I doubt its a matter of being dumb....just uninformed
By-the-way, the auction picture shows the bucket from a different angle and the eyes don't look that great to me. Certainly good enough for a Halloween item.Could be better, could be worse. But, like Mike said, somebody finally made a Creature bucket so I'm getting it. And, like you said, the sculpt is fine for a Halloween item. $20 isn't bad, $60 is painfully excessive.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1962/44803866632_f2591ecd54_c.jpg)
What do you guys think?
I like them mostly because they are buckets. If they were busts, not so much.
Well, nobody wants a bust that looks like a bucket.
What if it's a bust of
Aw, crap!
I want those. (Disappointed again.)
I was really and I mean REALLY looking forward to these. Can someone refresh my memory on why these got crapped out?
…Because they looked dangerously like real toys?
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I just saw a Jack O Lantern bucket at Target for $6 that was the size of a beach ball, so selling these for $20 or $60 is crazy.
I just saw a Jack O Lantern bucket at Target for $6 that was the size of a beach ball, so selling these for $20 or $60 is crazy.
I was really and I mean REALLY looking forward to these. Can someone refresh my memory on why these got crapped out?
Here's a link to a post in another thread with info that zombiehorror dug up: [url]http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=32896.msg552514#msg552514[/url] ([url]http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=32896.msg552514#msg552514[/url])
Apparently the Uni licensing department dragged their feet so long on final approval for the lunchbox and the playset ("army men") figures that the deal never materialized. Some folks claimed that the orders weren't high enough to warrant production but evidently the items couldn't be ordered because Uni never gave final approval for the designs.
I want to like these treat buckets, but they're just too cartoony/'stylized' for me. Creature, in particular, looks a bit too squat.
At $6 each, though, I'd likely grab a set or two.
Same here. I would pass on these even at $6. I just don't like the aesthetics. I wouldn't even want to have these on display (too stylized...dont like cute monsters). If the Creature looked like the Monsterville mask, I would buy it. It would still look like a toy, but not some silly anime rejects.It makes you wonder why these damn companies don't get a clue about the everlasting popularity of something like that iconic Glenn Strange Frankenstein Candy Bucket by Clinton from the '60s. Those things sell for stupid money these days. If they're shelling out for licensing anyway they could give us a more realistic CFTBL bucket. The more realistic sculpt wouldn't hurt sales to the younger fans- they probably wouldn't care, or would think it's even cooler. And, veteran monster collectors would have something nice to add to the collection instead of the "it's alright I guess" opinion that most of seem to have about it. Or the "I hate the crap out of it" that you and a few others have expressed (and I defend your right to that opinion, big time).
Personally, I think those buckets look like they belong on the top of a Funko Pop figure.Yeah...I'm close to talking myself out of getting one. I just wanted it to be great, or even good...but it really isn't.
.. There isn't a lot I don't want, …
I wanted to like their stuff, I really did. I'm disappointed by what they are making - so far.I very much agree.
I was bummed that Monsterville shot their wad over Halloween last year. I was hoping for something else from them over Christmas and again this Halloween.
I wonder if they had a short term licensing contract or if they didn't sell well. It's hard to judge by this crowd. We were all worked up about getting attractive product, but they may have bombed with the general public.
It makes you wonder why these damn companies don't get a clue about the everlasting popularity of something like that iconic Glenn Strange Frankenstein Candy Bucket by Clinton from the '60s. Those things sell for stupid money these days. If they're shelling out for licensing anyway they could give us a more realistic CFTBL bucket. The more realistic sculpt wouldn't hurt sales to the younger fans- they probably wouldn't care, or would think it's even cooler. And, veteran monster collectors would have something nice to add to the collection instead of the "it's alright I guess" opinion that most of seem to have about it. Or the "I hate the crap out of it" that you and a few others have expressed (and I defend your right to that opinion, big time).
I like some stylized toys, especially older stuff like Nutty Mads, Palmers, or MPC Monsters, but I don't understand this obsession with turboeffin' cute these days with toys. (POP! *cough*) ::)
I'm trying to avoid snark, and especially outright venom, these days when I post. But, I'm just a little p*issed that we finally get a Creature bucket and it's all cutesied up. I'll still buy the thing at $20 because I'm partial to the CFTBL and it's the first Creature candy bucket, but it's unfortunate that they blew the chance to make something exceptional and cranked out yet another addition to the cutesy crapola that everyone has to do these days.
Not a bucket fan but as a figure customizer I would suggest that you get 2, 1 original to keep and 1 to repaint as it should be.A repaint would help, but the shape and sculpt limit improvement potential.
CCC
The fact that we are expected to jump through hoops to find this stuff doesn't make me want to support the Super7 line.
It baffles me that some collectors think we should be grateful for having anything at all to buy - even product like this with service like this.
I'm new here (I've been a lurker for awhile), so I imagine my opinion doesn't count for much.
I'm new here (I've been a lurker for awhile), so I imagine my opinion doesn't count for much, …
Well, of course not. Just as much as anybody else's here.
And not one bit more!
(Welcome, New Blood.)
Exactly! So why alienate an already small collector base by putting out product that puts most off. All we're saying is, listen to your customers. You might be rewarded with actual sales.
Lets be real, outside of some hardcore fans and collectors, I don't know how jazzed the average consumer gets over new Universal Monsters merchandise.
Lets be real, outside of some hardcore fans and collectors, I don't know how jazzed the average consumer gets over new Universal Monsters merchandise. At this point I am just happy to have a company making Universal Monsters merchandise, especially since they seem to really care about and be excited about having it as a license. If they have stuff I like, awesome I'll buy it. If I don't like it, not a problem. At least that's my view.I know you addressed this comment to MFS and I'm not trying to speak for him or anyone else here, but I would like to respond to it.
. . but many of us here have expressed a common desire to see more screen-accurate looking product.
I don't know how jazzed the average consumer gets over new Universal Monsters merchandise.
What you need is a good dose of "garage kit"! They've got everything you're looking for. :)Garage kits are a separate issue. I was referring to different types of collectibles, specifically the candy buckets. And, I'm not advocating screen-accuracy with no stylization. I'd like to see something along the lines of the Glenn Strange Candy Bucket from the '60s done for the Creature bucket instead of the same anime inspired cute product most companies turn out today. The reason I stated "screen-accurate" is because "realistic" sounds a little strange for something that wasn't real to start with- monsters.
The Skeletor one is.....$45.00. These are debuting at New York Comic Con but should be available online too. I want the Crimson Ghost but I don't know if I can justify the price.
I'd like to see something along the lines of the Glenn Strange Candy Bucket from the '60s done for the Creature bucket instead of the same anime inspired cute product most companies turn out today.
How jazzed does the average consumer get over a Mego Alice from the Brady Bunch figure? Or Norm from Cheers?
Me too! Where can I get one? ;DYou can't. That's what some of us are b*tchin' about. ;D
I just noticed they listed the price for the paper people, finally. $25 each. Still pricey for sure but a LOT better than $45.
Where did you see this?
here...
[url]http://super7hq.com/news/super7-at-new-york-comic-con-2018[/url] ([url]http://super7hq.com/news/super7-at-new-york-comic-con-2018[/url])
The 6 universal monsters reaction figures including card art...
Those cards look great, but where's Frankie and Drac?
Those cards look great, but where's Frankie and Drac?
The 6 universal monsters reaction figures including card art...
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoSeDjVlkS7/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=ywfs9tyr1yya (https://www.instagram.com/p/BoSeDjVlkS7/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=ywfs9tyr1yya)
Wow!!!
The 6 universal monsters reaction figures including card art...
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoSeDjVlkS7/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=ywfs9tyr1yya (https://www.instagram.com/p/BoSeDjVlkS7/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=ywfs9tyr1yya)
At ten bucks a pop, I'd just about pay admission for those card backs alone! Gorgeous!
Where is that price estimate coming from? Super7 charges $15 each for most of their ReAction figures, and Monsters in Motion has them listed at $14.99.
(https://i.imgur.com/OoSCEMY.jpg)
The artwork is great, the figures are more of the same. Easy pass. It's not the money, its just collector fatigue. From now on, everything has to be spectacular before I lay any more cash down.
The artwork is great, the figures are more of the same. Easy pass. It's not the money, its just collector fatigue. From now on, everything has to be spectacular before I lay any more cash down.
Yeah.... So I have to have these... even the Mole Man, which I pretty much never buy. The art is beautiful. The Red Death and Wolf Man figures are great!
Not too concerned about Dracula at this point because they have already released Lugosi stuff... the bottles. So, I'm expecting Frank and Drac in Wave 2.
Seriously?! How much more spectacular can you get? These are the greatest UNI monster figures I've ever seen...they captured the Remco mini-monster and Famous Monsters nostalgia 1000%
I'm buying at LEAST three of each.
I would keep an eye out this monday (october 1st). They announced they will be putting new items in the store and these ship to retailers on the 2nd.
Makes sense they would give their own store a day head start.
The "Paper People" are all $25. The Fiend glows in the dark, as well.
There are dozens of local retailers that stock the various ReAction lines, not to mention a flood of 'accidentally-fell-out-of-the-Chinese-Factory' deals to be had....can't wait for this wave to hit!
The most I've ever paid for one of these -- and I believe it was one of the Goonies and/or maybe one of wifey's Buffy figures -- was right around $12. Also, you've got to consider that 80% of their lines (ReAction) end up hitting the clearance shelves before their time, which is great for penny pinchers like me! ;D
(I ordered the entire set of Terminator figures directly from China a few years ago....cost me $25, hehe.)
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(I've added a bunch since this was taken...the pic is several years old.)
Monsters in Motion has (for pre-order) the 6 carded figures ($15 ea.), Frank and Wolf cut-outs ($25 ea.) and Frank and Creature buckets (20 ea.) Also Misfits stuff.
I pre-ordered the Frank Bucket. I'm not gonna get anything else.
While looking around at Monsters In Motion, I saw this lovely resin model by Jeff Yagher:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1964/31124771548_6fa652d61a_o.jpg)
I'm mighty tempted to ask DirtyHorse to build me one of these.
While looking around at Monsters In Motion, I saw this lovely resin model by Jeff Yagher:
While looking around at Monsters In Motion, I saw this lovely resin model by Jeff Yagher:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1964/31124771548_6fa652d61a_o.jpg)
This looks terrific! And the "Bama" on the tombstone in the background is a nice touch (or is that supposed to be a castle in the distance?).
To clarify matters as to timing: At present, according to the latest solicitation data that my rep sent me Friday, they're taking wholesale orders fpr the Monsters, the orange Fiend, the buckets and the "Paper People," and will start shipping them to wholesale accounts next Monday, the 8th.
Any idea as to the retailers (either online or brick and mortar) who will be carrying their Universal Monsters figures? Thanks.
MonstersInMotion.com is taking pre-orders.
These buckets are a lot bigger than I expected and I might get them for my boys to have for halloween. I don't think they look too bad really and are just a bit of fun, obviously they're not like the classic ones I've seen on here but at least they're a lot cheaper. :D
Ian
New Universal Monsters are up for preorder at Amok Time Toys.
CCC.
19.99 each there. :-\
I just got word that the halloween items will be up for sale on the super7 website this Thursday.
New video:Yeah, that presentation is colorful to say the least. :D
https://youtu.be/nHWb1DcuMuU - Buckets at about the 6:20 mark.
For those of you who can stand the "cute". (And I don't mean the toys.)
Good news on the Creature mask! :) (Now I don't have to pay eBay scalper prices!)
Hi there,
We're getting more made for a wider release! We're hoping to have them out this month, but I don't have official word if they're actually coming so soon. But there will be more!
-Super7 Customer Care
I saw they will have some of both masks at comic con...
For anyone planning on buying stuff tomorrow when the halloween stuff gets listed, use promo code " SUPERSAVER " to get 10% off your online purchase.
That makes the buckets $18, the paper people $22.50 & reaction figures $13.50.
;)
I just got word that the halloween items will be up for sale on the super7 website this Thursday. That may includes the reaction figures as well, but definite about the buckets and paper people.Any idea when the buckets will be posted today?
I'm thinking maybe Sunday early evening for these . .
Again, sorry i shared info that is turning out to be false. :-X
It says on their Facebook page that the Buckets and Masks will be available online from them and other places after NYCC. I'm thinking maybe Sunday early evening for these...Probably.
... Too bad there has to be drama and aggravation associated with something that should be simple and fun.
Probably.
I'll be checking periodically and I'll holler if I spot the drop. Too bad there has to be drama and aggravation associated with something that should be simple and fun.
I am looking at these items for some much needed levity this season. I have a 15 year old cat who is in the process of dying, and its pretty sad :'(. So having to wait for solid information on ordering is ok.... as long as I can get what I wish to purchase. :blank:
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I am looking at these items for some much needed levity this season. I have a 15 year old cat who is in the process of dying, and its pretty sad :'(. So having to wait for solid information on ordering is ok.... as long as I can get what I wish to purchase. :blank:
I'm so sorry to hear about your cat. We lost one earlier this year and have another with health issues. It's heartbreaking to say the least.
Is there benefit to ordering from Monsters In Motion versus ordering direct from Super7?
Is there benefit to ordering from Monsters In Motion versus ordering direct from Super7?
I didn't see the masks of Creechie and Frankie anywhere on site for order.I'm interested in the masks. Does anyone know if Super7 will be posting them for sale? If so, when?
I ordered all 6 carded monsters the second i could today - the figures and card art are outstanding!
Super 7 has been killing it lately. I like these Reaction figures better than the first wave they came out with. I also dig their release schedule, they'll announce something and then a week or two later its available to purchase. No waiting months on end.
Grabbed all 6 plus the Halloween Crimson Ghost to go with my other ones. I usually always take the figures out of the box but Super 7 is definitely making me think twice about it...those cardbacks are beautiful.
When someone gets these in hand, I’d love to see comparison pics of the mummy, wolf man and creature next to the prior ReAction versions, I’m still on the fence with those three. Definitely in for the Red Death. Will probably skip the other two as my focus is horror monsters not sci-fi.
We bought some gel Mord recommended, and have been giving him shots of a nausea reducer and some anti-depressants and he has started eating. Not much....but doing better. If its his time, I just want him to go to sleep. Not starve or be put to sleep. I would love a full recovery but not getting my hopes up. Thanks. Also to AoF and Mord.
Anton. Do you know what is wrong with your cat? My late wife and I, over close to 30 years rescued 13 kitty's. If your pal is in the later stages of kidney failure,trust me,you want to put them down. We've seen it before and it gets ugly. They go through horrible convulsions and flop around like a gasping fish. I would suggest that you put them down even though it's tough. Sorry Bro.
WL
I think I'm ordering Mole Man & Metaluna Mutant. The only card art I'm not crazy about is the Wolfman.
JP
I'd like to see them all next to some 1980 Remco figures for comparison.
But JP~~He's my favorite! :o :'(I just don't like the artwork on the card. He looks a little off to me for some reason. Sorry my friend.
What's not to love?: Clearly inspired by this pic. I know...it's the green shirt isn't it? :laugh: :angel:
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I just don't like the artwork on the card. He looks a little off to me for some reason. Sorry my friend.
JP
Mine are coming from Super7. Waiting on the masks and the paper people!
Did you use the code from Super 7?
I'd like to see them all next to some 1980 Remco figures for comparison.
Hope that doesn't mean it is prone to crack if dropped.
Did you use the code from Super 7?
Ian
So I guess the soakies are dead, right?
So I guess the soakies are dead, right?
JP
They aren't scheduled yet.
Would you guys ever think they'd do a 3.75" Mr. Hyde from the Abbott and Costello film? Like how Diamond Select did?
Would you guys ever think they'd do a 3.75" Mr. Hyde from the Abbott and Costello film? Like how Diamond Select did? Not sure if its part of the Universal licensing "package" or if DST personally wanted that character for their line. Also its not a Karloff likeness so no need to get Sara involved. Surely I'd prefer Mr. Hyde over the Mole People...does anyone even like the Mole People?? (torches down please, that's a joke...or is it?)
Would you guys ever think they'd do a 3.75" Mr. Hyde from the Abbott and Costello film? Like how Diamond Select did? Not sure if its part of the Universal licensing "package" or if DST personally wanted that character for their line. Also its not a Karloff likeness so no need to get Sara involved. Surely I'd prefer Mr. Hyde over the Mole People...does anyone even like the Mole People?? (torches down please, that's a joke...or is it?)I like the Mole People. I have the Don Post reissue mask. It's the 3.75" figures that I'm not into. It's all cool though. If we were all exactly the same it would be a pretty boring UMA...and world, for that matter. 8)
Placed it next to a known object for size comparison. The Super7 Bucket's face is so fat . . .
Got my Creature Bucket today.
Doesn't look like there is much contrast in the paint scheme. Especially sitting that Grave Walker. (Begs for a custom paint job!)I'll just leave mine the way it is. If it were accurately sculpted it would be different, but it's just a caricature in the style of a kid's toy...a candy bucket. It's fine for me the way it is. I don't usually alter my collectibles unless I buy extras, or do it in a way that can be undone (like drawing an overlay for a DD figure card). I'm sure there'll be plenty of custom paintjobs done for it by others anyway.
Doesn't look like there is much contrast in the [Creature Bucket] paint scheme. …
Are you going to repaint yours?
I'll bet DirtyHorse could make these look a loot better.
Maybe we'll see some of his handy work, like on last years Monsterville products? :)Yeah, but those were well-sculpted to begin with. It's hard to imagine these improving much.
How fat is he? ;D
Maybe you shouldn't display him next to the '60s bucket.
Are the glasses still a possibility Shannon?
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1978/44530519074_389b7d92a2_b.jpg)The regression in quality and coolness is stunning.
What a difference 54 years make.
The regression in quality and coolness is stunning.Well, I'm with you brother. Love the carded figures, but have no problem passing on the buckets.
The Glenn Strange Frankenstein Candy Bucket is beautiful with it's accurate sculpt and garish colors. It's a shame Super 7 (or somebody) can't do candy buckets and other Monster/Halloween items in that classic Monster Kid '60s style. It seems so simple but yet toymakers today just don't get it. Maybe I'm just in the minority of the minority here. :-\
The regression in quality and coolness is stunning.You are not in the minority. The people who have bought these admit they would rather have a better product. I give them credit for supporting these things, I can no longer feign enthusiasm. The buckets are goofy and the figures are worse than I first thought. The packaging is beautiful, but not much else. I can't believe how much worse the Wolfman looks when compared to the so so ReAction version. The paint is garish and the sculpt is way off (what's up with his mouth?). The Mummy doesn't look like Kharis. It's more of a fat-faced Karloff. I know people are supporting these in hopes that that series two will improve. I can't do it. I would rather have no Uni monsters toys, than this.
The Glenn Strange Frankenstein Candy Bucket is beautiful with it's accurate sculpt and garish colors. It's a shame Super 7 (or somebody) can't do candy buckets and other Monster/Halloween items in that classic Monster Kid '60s style. It seems so simple but yet toymakers today just don't get it. Maybe I'm just in the minority of the minority here. :-\
You are not in the minority. The people who have bought these admit they would rather have a better product. I give them credit for supporting these things, I can no longer feign enthusiasm. The buckets are goofy and the figures are worse than I first thought. The packaging is beautiful, but not much else. I can't believe how much worse the Wolfman looks when compared to the so so ReAction version. The paint is garish and the sculpt is way off (what's up with his mouth?). The Mummy doesn't look like Kharis. It's more of a fat-faced Karloff. I know people are supporting these in hopes that that series two will improve. I can't do it. I would rather have no Uni monsters toys, than this.Yeah, I have to admit, I'm buying mostly for the artwork than the figures themselves.
I am so glad i passed on the buckets. …
Glad some of you took advantage of the code i posted tho.Thanks again for posting the SUPERSAVER code. I wouldn't have known about it otherwise. I used it for the Creature bucket and plan to use it again for the masks if it's still in effect. :)
(Also, not knocking anything that any of you are enjoying, just wasnt for me)
... The people who have bought these admit they would rather have a better product. I give them credit for supporting these things, I can no longer feign enthusiasm. … ... I know people are supporting these in hopes that that series two will improve. I can't do it. I would rather have no Uni monsters toys, than this.
… the sculpts on the new S7 figures leave a lot to be desired. Still, I'm glad monster toys are still being made by companies like Super 7. I'm getting some of their stuff and anything is better than nothing.
I can't buy what I think is inferior product in the hopes that manufacturers who have already made money on crap will take it upon themselves to make improvements in the future. I'm not that trusting.I agree.
Look, I realize that I'm far too blunt and abrasive …
I've heard that sometimes happens to older people. They tend to get curmudgeonly. It comes out when they are surrounded by whipper-snappers.GET OFF MY LAWN, PUNK!
(I hope I live long enough to see if it happens to me.)
You know what your tv screen looks like when you put it in stretch mode? That's what these buckets look like. LOL
JP
GET OFF MY LAWN, PUNK!
Or, I'll kick you with my good foot.
They were far too wedded to the notion that their buckets needed to be rOund.
Would you guys ever think they'd do a 3.75" Mr. Hyde from the Abbott and Costello film? Like how Diamond Select did? Not sure if its part of the Universal licensing "package" or if DST personally wanted that character for their line. Also its not a Karloff likeness so no need to get Sara involved. Surely I'd prefer Mr. Hyde over the Mole People...does anyone even like the Mole People?? (torches down please, that's a joke...or is it?)
NY Convention Exclusives are up, including Garloo, Phantom Starkiller, and a King Diamond restock.
Wonder what the holdup is?
Paper People are up but no masks. Rats.
It looks like if they were going to put anything up before Halloween it would be the masks. I know no one is going to actually wear the boxed masks :laugh: but these things are more seasonal than anything except maybe the candy buckets and those have been up. Wonder what the holdup is?
I believe they sold out
I believe they sold out
Aren't we supposed to get regular releases of these?That's what I thought...
I ordered Garloo today and received the Creature bucket and the new Reaction figure of him. Gotta order the others when I get paid next.
I really hope the second series will be out sooner than next October.
Unlikely. They have the PotA wave 2 release which should be in the spring. Spacing these helps with budgeting.
CCC.
Too bad. It’s hell wondering IF the rest of the “team” will get made or not.
Any bets on the second series? If it’s six figures, I’m guessing:
Frankenstein’s Monster, the Bride Of Frankenstein, Dracula, the Phantom of the Opera, the Invisible Man and the Hunchback of Notre Dame.
They're getting made.....unless they absolutely lose their shirts on this first wave. The art is half the process, and it's all turned in and has been for awhile from what I understand. Saving the big boys for the second wave, and releasing z listers (like my boy the Mole Man) in the first wave was just good marketing in my opinion. We get some A listers like Creechie and Wolfman, and some butt draggers like Moley and Metalunie....it evens out. The next wave is defitniely gonna have Frankenstein, Bride, Invisible Man, and hopefully Dracula (as the art is already produced). Fingers crossed the other two are a regular Pahntom and a Werewolf of London. But I suppose Quasimodo is a possibility.
Nobody's even mentioned the possibility of a Monolith Monsters figure.
I don't know if it is good marketing or not. They tried it with the Batman 66 line and it tanked.
CCC.
The best way to make sure series two figures get made is to buy series one.
I bought three sets, one MOC, one loose, and one for customizing, so I did my part.
That’s one example I was thinking of. The Reaction Nightmare Before Christmas ones are another. And a third were the Universal Monsters Minimates. Hard as hell to find Imhotep way back when and the line died and ended up in clearance bins for awhile after that.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not trying to be a doomsayer. I just REALLY want these to have a chance.
Just got my set of all 6. Still debating about the buckets. I wonder hat happened to the Wolfman and Mummy buckets along with the soakies? There was also supposed to be a Frankenstein and Dracula 1000 piece puzzle. I wonder what happened to those 2 puzzles? Probably because they were the Basil Gogos artwork like on the cards and got pulled.
They just haven't been scheduled yet.
Just refer to your copy of the company schedule.
(It's at the bottom of page 3.)
In this thread? I don't see it.
I sure hope not.
Soooo, it was a joke, then?
Ya know, for a guy with such a big forehead...
I would love to see them do a King Zor!
How about a Marx batt-op Frankenstein? :)
My monsters arrived today. Here is a comparison shot of the dayglow Metaluna Mutant on the right with the regular one on the left.
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CCC.
I prefer the standard to the day glow.
I prefer the standard to the day glow. Nothing personal against the day glow. Just not for my taste.
I also just noticed that they've added a Creature from the Black Lagoon coaches jacket.
And they are already sold out. Good thing I didn't want one!Super 7 apparel should be less expensive for what it is, IMO. If the shirts and jackets were spectacular then I could justify the cost but as it stands they just aren't for me. They probably sell briskly so I'm sure they don't miss my possible purchases.
...Unfortunately, the Frankenstein bucket arrived damaged (appears that the side of the box was hit, and his nose was pushed in during shipping), so I'm waiting for the replacement to arrive.Just curious, was the bucket cracked where it was dented in? My Creature bucket seems like it would be prone to cracking due to the rigid appearance of the plastic.
Just curious, was the bucket cracked where it was dented in? My Creature bucket seems like it would be prone to cracking due to the rigid appearance of the plastic.
Nope, it wasn't cracked. The nose was pushed in, and I was able to push it back out. Unfortunately there was still a whitish ring in the plastic around where the indention originally was.Thanks.
Are these identical paint schemes to the SDCC masks?
. . and the Creature from their San Diego is primarily orange.
No. There was no Frankenstein's Monster mask offered by S7 during SDCC, to my knowledge, and the Creature from their San Diego is primarily orange. Here's an image of it hotlinked from ebay:That orange one is garishly cool as an oddity. Reminds me of a Halloween variant.(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ckEAAOSwHWJbnKp3/s-l1600.jpg)
That orange one is garishly cool as an oddity.
They had Frankenstein masks at the Boodega in San Diego, they were also a different color scheme.
They sold out immediately I guess,,,,I cannot find them available on their site. What a bummer.
What?! No!! Crap! I missed it?! :(
Jeeze, Mikey. I thought you would be all over that.
I've obtained the giant versions of these at Retro-A-Go-GO. as well as 6other giant masks. Well worth the $$.Pretty cool!
https://www.retroagogo.com/categories/retro-decor/vac-tastic-plastic/ (https://www.retroagogo.com/categories/retro-decor/vac-tastic-plastic/)
Wow! Glad I didn't dawdle. I figured they would have plenty but grabbed mine quick just to play it safe. These things are pretty sweet.
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If they're smart they'll make more. No trouble selling through, evidently.
I got a rock. ::)
Pretty cool!
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… I got a rock.
My masks arrived safe and sound, but I won't be getting 'em til Christmas!
Bummer!
Well, it's better than getting them for Easter!
or not getting them AT ALL!!! :'(
I had a little trouble with the scissors.
This is starting to get pretty aggravating, and honestly I'm losing interest in doing business with them going forward.
Are you buying from the Super 7 website?
Has anyone else had issues (or heard of other people having issues) with receiving damaged Frankenstein SuperBuckets? I mentioned that the first one I ordered arrived damaged. I sent it back, and the replacement arrived in the mail yesterday. Also damaged, and in exactly the same way. Which is incredibly frustrating....
Ordered mine from Super7 and it come in a box with plenty room and enough crumpled paper to keep it from moving around.
Well, I had to pay double, but I got a S7 Creature mask.
Yea! But that sucks!
I was checking eBay for the Super 7 masks and this SDCC Creature sold for $42 at auction:
That's the one I bought.The way the situation is starting to look you may have gotten a pretty good deal.
There must be fewer of the regular S7 masks than we were led to believe.
That's the one I bought.
That's the San Diego version, and there won't be more of those, tmk.
I thought the SDCC version was the orange and dark blue one? The one in the auction pic is the yellowish and light blue one.The one in the auction I posted above is the orange SDCC exclusive. If that's the auction you won then you'll be getting the SDCC orange one.
Then where is this one from?
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ckEAAOSwHWJbnKp3/s-l1600.jpg)
Then where is this one from?It's the same mask. :laugh:
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ckEAAOSwHWJbnKp3/s-l1600.jpg)
You know how colors look different due to lighting, pic editing, etc. Well, those are both orange.
That orange one is garishly cool as an oddity. Reminds me of a Halloween variant.
But, I prefer the regular one we're getting:
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This one doesn't have green over the eyes.
I hope it looks like the darker one, then. I like that one better!You'll probably want both in your collection at some point since you specialize. The SDCC variant will probably be the most valuable so it will be less expensive to buy the regular one in future.
You'll probably want both in your collection at some point since you specialize.
Here's another show exclusive most of us won't be getting:
Great card! What site did you see that on?
There are a couple of S7 Creature Masks on eBay currently listed for over $50, and one S7 Frank listed as an auction with min. bid at a hundred bucks. I was wondering when these would start popping up at inflated prices. Still, that isn't many listings so there must be a scarcity of these things. … … Super 7 would do well to produce another run of the Creatures and Franks. They could probably sell through on them at $20 a pop.
… Really, really getting tired of the constant con exclusives.
This reminds me of the 1701 debacle with the Star Trek line. They thought doing chase figures limited to 1,701 releases was a good idea. All it did was anger the completest collectors among us and cause a large portion of us to quit that quest. They "released" the figures in a three pack as the 1701 series as an attempt to appease us, but it wasn't the same.
Target is sitting on a bunch of Mego figures because they thought Alice and Norm would sell 10,000 units. I want to give up on ever finding a Werewolf since they will never open those boxes.Patience. The Ape Footed Lycanthropes will eventually show up on the Target website. At 10K units there are just too many for them not to. Target just doesn't care about the availability of items like this, so they're in no hurry to list them. They have proven to be uncaring and ignorant concerning their collector customers. In a few years the figures will legitimately sell for more, but there will be a long window of time when they'll be $15-$20, or less.
Target is sitting on a bunch of Mego figures because they thought Alice and Norm would sell 10,000 units. I want to give up on ever finding a Werewolf since they will never open those boxes.
I would love to have that/Her. Truly awesome.
Just letting you all done that I had a message from my contact at Super7 and the Metropolis figure will be available on-line after the convention. They're keeping lots back so if you do want one it shouldn't be a problem. ;D
Ian
So the "Convention Exclusive" really isn't? That sounds like a deliberate misrepresentation by the manufacturer. Not saying they are dishonest. Just saying that it sounds that way to my uninformed ear. Wonder how it would appear to convention attendees?
Why all the hype? Why not simply make a product, advertise its price and sell it to interested parties? Why is everything accompanied by yet another promotional yank?
Just askin'.
Why not simply make a product, advertise its price and sell it to interested parties?
I clicked the link last night around 7 and the page was gone. I have kept checking overnight and no luck.
I'll see them on ebay soon, I'm sure.
Well, I guess Maria was genuinely a "Con Exclusive", if the leftovers didn't last a full day.
I bought one about 5 minutes after Palifan notified us they were on the site. Thanks for the notification.
I was thinking about this yesterday and it occurred to me that it only took them 95 years to make a figure of this iconic character.
CCC.
I was thinking about this yesterday and it occurred to me that it only took them 95 years to make a figure of this iconic character.
There have been multiple statues, model kits, etc., but it's true that this is the first action figure. Of course, the concept of an "action figure" didn't exist for approximately the first 40 years of that interval!
There have been multiple statues, model kits, etc., but it's true that this is the first action figure. Of course, the concept of an "action figure" didn't exist for approximately the first 40 years of that interval!
Art Asylum released an awesome Maria action figure a while ago.I have it, along with the other Silent Screamers figures. One of my favorite figure lines.
Don't know who "them" is, but there have been other METROPOLIS robot figures. Probably no older than a couple of decades, though. Funko made a bobble-head a few years back.
Super7 is preying upon their customers. …
The "Fury" in your screen name seems appropriate.
But I really agree.
The "Fury" in your screen name seems appropriate.
But I really agree.
Brian Flynn made remarks years ago on Rebelscum about how he felt SDCC was all about him, his company and his exclusives.
Even Vesuvius needed to vent.Sounds like my ex-wife.
I finally got my Maria in this morning but I am confused now. I am sure this is the Con version but I thought it was supposed to be copper. This one is more like gunmetal grey.
(https://i.imgur.com/JP797YW.jpg)
CCC.
I finally got my Maria in this morning but I am confused now. I am sure this is the Con version but I thought it was supposed to be copper. This one is more like gunmetal grey.
CCC.
Im sorry but...
...We are literally in a new golden age of action figures. …
Nobody forces you to become a completist.
That's the same one I have and I agree that the colour isn't quite what I expected but it is quite heavy, maybe it's made out of copper? I'm guessing not but do wonder if the weight of this will differ from the regular release that is out now. That one does appear to be more plastic so do pass on your findings if you end up with both.
Ian
Im sorry but after reading this thread I don't understand the hate going on.
No one has a gun to your head to make you buy anything. Nobody forces you to become a completist. No one makes you rebuy figures you already have because they have new packaging. Nobody makes you buy a 3 3/4 inch universal monster because you collect universal monsters.
We are literally in a new golden age of action figures. You can buy action figures of almost ANYTHING now. Just buy what you like - That is the point.
If you don't like it, instead of buying it and complaining about "having to " on forums (Which really doesnt affect anything) actually complain WITH YOUR WALLET and start passing on figures you dont want or need.
Don't like exclusives? Then DONT BUY EXCLUSIVES. SDCC is a major revenue source for smaller toy companies and exclusives are a huge reason for this.
I love toys but forum complaining has become to the grown up version of throwing a tantrum in the middle of the toy aisle.
My invoice says copper. I have seen mention of a 'black' version, but have seen nothing concrete on that yet. The pic on the site now looks more like the Droids C3PO in color than a metallic copper, but they are calling it copper too.
Either you don't understand basic human nature or you never watched the Matrix. People simply are not happy unless they have something to complain about (and someplace to complain about it).
;)
CCC.
I wish Monsterville was still making Universal stuff.I can't believe that was only a year ago. Love those things. That's one line that got it right (and kept the prices low).
I wish Monsterville was still making Universal stuff.t
Im sorry but after reading this thread I don't understand the hate going on.
No one has a gun to your head to make you buy anything. Nobody forces you to become a completist. No one makes you rebuy figures you already have because they have new packaging. Nobody makes you buy a 3 3/4 inch universal monster because you collect universal monsters.
We are literally in a new golden age of action figures. You can buy action figures of almost ANYTHING now. Just buy what you like - That is the point.
If you don't like it, instead of buying it and complaining about "having to " on forums (Which really doesnt affect anything) actually complain WITH YOUR WALLET and start passing on figures you dont want or need.
Don't like exclusives? Then DONT BUY EXCLUSIVES. SDCC is a major revenue source for smaller toy companies and exclusives are a huge reason for this.
I love toys but forum complaining has become to the grown up version of throwing a tantrum in the middle of the toy aisle.
Im sorry but after reading this thread I don't understand the hate going on.
No one has a gun to your head to make you buy anything. Nobody forces you to become a completist. No one makes you rebuy figures you already have because they have new packaging. Nobody makes you buy a 3 3/4 inch universal monster because you collect universal monsters.
We are literally in a new golden age of action figures. You can buy action figures of almost ANYTHING now. Just buy what you like - That is the point.
If you don't like it, instead of buying it and complaining about "having to " on forums (Which really doesnt affect anything) actually complain WITH YOUR WALLET and start passing on figures you dont want or need.
Don't like exclusives? Then DONT BUY EXCLUSIVES. SDCC is a major revenue source for smaller toy companies and exclusives are a huge reason for this.
I love toys but forum complaining has become to the grown up version of throwing a tantrum in the middle of the toy aisle.
... Let's say that two or three toy companies have a Universal license and the majority of fans agree that all have released subpar product and we have boycotted it by not purchasing said product; now a toy company comes along that actually puts effort behind their product, they look at the Universal license and its sales from the past few years and see that Universal monsters haven't sold all that well. They then decide it isn't worth their time to invest in said license....
I've heard that rationale mainly times before.
How come no one ever takes the opposite side of the argument:
Maybe the new company on the scene will notice that quality sells and junk sits on the shelves forever - and then decide they should emulate the quality company.
If we buy crap whenever it shows up, why would anyone ever put out the extra effort or expenditure to make something better?
Seems the first position is like the abused spouse that is mild, meek and uncomplaining. They keep getting beat up and trying to deal with it by appeasing the abuser by being even more mild, meek and uncomplaining - always with the same result.
Hypothetically true, until that one freak comes along with a personal vendetta against what you collect, so he cuts the quality, so sales drop and he says "See, nobody wants this so no point in making it anymore." and cuts you off. Intentionally implemented self fulfilling prophecy, or as MJ put it: "You can't win, you can't break even, you can't get out of the game."
CCC.
Toy manufacturer's aren't going to make anything better than what collectors are already willing to buy.
If we buy crap whenever it shows up, why would anyone ever put out the extra effort or expenditure to make something better?
Jeez, now I feel guilty for buying that Mego Frankenstein.
Jeez, now I feel guilty for buying that Mego Frankenstein.
Well, the dust in my room needed somewhere to land.
Unless you're going to customize it, you probably should,lol. I skipped him and Screamy Face Wolf. No interest.
Well, the dust in my room needed somewhere to land.
Unless you're going to customize it, you probably should,lol. I skipped him and Screamy Face Wolf. No interest.
So, has ANYONE heard ANYTHING about the release of he next wave of Universal Monsters 3 3/4 inch figures?
I'm not worried about series two...it's coming. They haven't released series two of the POTA figures either.
There's no way they'd do a line of Universal Monster figures and not release Frankenstein and Dracula.
Bad news, guys. S7 has announced the cancellation of the UniMon line...
Kidding!
Get him!!
(https://imageshack.com/a/img922/9448/2sPT8d.gif)
You've either got a death wish or you are trying to induce cardiac arrest to a few of us here. "Gonna git you suckah." ;D ;)
Brian Flynn of Super7 confirmed on an Instagram post that the soakies would be coming at Halloween.
Do we have to wait til Halloween for the next batch of figures or will those be released sooner. Inquiring minds wish to know.
No mention of those, though the Alfred Hitchcock figure is coming back. Unclear if it is a new color or the same as last time.
Saw they are adding mummy & werewolf buckets...
more Disney, super hero or Star Wars junk.
This right here is why i rarely hit the toy sections any more. ;DSame here. The glut of Star Wars toys is depressing, same for the boys in tights.
Honestly, i dont even follow super7 any more, i saw this somewhere else and figured some of ya might have interest.
Heard any glad tidings of monstrous joy as to a potential sale date on site for them yet, SD?
Nothing yet...only a "coming soon"
BUT, Ed Repka told me he was commissioned to paint twelve Universal Monster card backs. Of those twelve paintings we've seen Frankenstein, Dracula, the Bride, and the Invisible Man. It's anybody's guess on the last two. If I had to guess I'd say a regular Phantom and maybe the Hunchback? Possibly Werewolf of London, Son of Dracula, or Dracula's Daughter.
I'll buy as many as they want to make.
I'd love to see them re-release Nosferatu on an updated card that matches the Universal set.
The Lawgiver looks cool.
Well we're getting new apes today at least - https://news.toyark.com/2019/02/12/wave-2-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-reaction-figures-revealed-332132
:D Ian
According to a facebook post they just made, the date has been changed to next week 2/20. Hope Slayer is in stock by then.
Here's the first pictures of the Universal wave 2 and some other figures of interest -
https://news.toyark.com/2019/02/16/toy-fair-2019-super-7-reaction-figures-334085
Also some monster blind boxes - https://news.toyark.com/2019/02/16/toy-fair-2019-super-7-blind-boxes-and-more-334150
Ian
Also some monster blind boxes -
Don't see any new Universal Monster figures among the regular line. - Pass.
Would like to have a Frankenstein Keshi Gomu from the "Blind Box" figures, but I don't want any of the others, - Pass.
(I'll wait and try to get one from an eBay seller who buys up cases of figures and sells revealed singles.)
Looks like they will make Robocop fans happy.
The universal monsters wave 2 are about half way through the pictures with the red backing.
Creature has chains around his wrists and ankles, so that's different.
Franks got his green jacket on to make everyone happy ::)
I noticed on the bottom shelf next to some retro Collegeville/Ben Cooper style costumes . .
. . replicas of the 1960's Monster Glasses.
Also, I saw a whole line of Monster Soakies.
I hope those get released! :)
The cost isn’t set yet.
Also these ARE going to happen so if it’s not in June don’t panic.
Wonder if we'll get a Soakie for Dracula.
Looks like he's getting snubbed yet again!
Wave 3 is still a ways off and, in a way, depends on the continued success of the Universal Monster line of Reaction figures but I’m pretty excited about any new classic monster figures in the 3.75” scale.
I didn't see the Soaky characters - definitely want one of those Franks - Maybe two, so I can give one a better paintjob.
The 3¾" Franks looks like a Burger King repop.
I saw a post specific to the Universal Monster Reaction figures so I thought I’d add something. I decided I’ll put this in this thread as it seems to be the more developed Super 7 thread.
If anyone is interested a third wave of Universal Monster Reaction figures is in the works. Based on the fact that the first two waves cover the more commonly featured monsters (and a few less than commonly featured monsters) you can expect to see wave 3 have figures never done in this scale. Wave 3 is still a ways off and, in a way, depends on the continued success of the Universal Monster line of Reaction figures but I’m pretty excited about any new classic monster figures in the 3.75” scale.
So, as predicted, they are delaying The Worst series2 to next week. So, last week was Slayer who is conveniently temporarily sold out in time for this weeks POTA2. Want all three releases? 3x the shipping charges! I know they will pull the same shenanigans later with their SDCC2019 stuff, same as 2018. So, this former completionist is now a cherry-picker, whos looking more at what other companies are putting out. Dear Super7, remember that Playmates Toys killed their Star Trek line at the height of its popularity with anti-fan tactics, and Mattel ruined DCUC and Thundercats over the Digital River shipping issues.
Just wait until all the stuff you want is announced and order it all at the same time. Voila....no extra shipping. You don't have to order it all the day its announced....do you? or am I missing something? if something sells out, then I guess that's a risk of course.
Furthermore, I am pretty sure Super7 doesn't make money off of charging shipping. So I am afraid I don't understand the beef.
Besides, if they released a ton of things all at once, you can be sure some would be complaining,"I can't afford to buy all this stuff at once! They need to spread out their releases!"
Manufacturers cannot afford to sit on products until everything that everyone wants on any specific day is all together. They would go broke.
Just wait until all the stuff you want is announced and order it all at the same time. Voila....no extra shipping. You don't have to order it all the day its announced....do you? or am I missing something? if something sells out, then I guess that's a risk of course.
Furthermore, I am pretty sure Super7 doesn't make money off of charging shipping. So I am afraid I don't understand the beef.
Looks like S7 is going with a new fulfillment center in the near future
I don't know what that means. Is it good, or bad?
higher wholesale minimums are a disappointment for me personally.
. . . even though higher wholesale minimums are a disappointment for me personally.
This Frankenghost figure looks pretty cool
This Frankenghost figure looks pretty cool
https://super7.com/collections/reaction-figures/products/the-worst-reaction-figure-frankenghost-wave-2-debut
I agree.
“Shadow Nosferatu” available “for the first time” at WonderCon.
It’s translucent
If I recall they’ve already had regular, sepia, b/w and glow versions.
I have the plain old ordinary first version. One is enough for me. Let the rabid OCD fan base catch 'em all.