I quite by accident came across a reference to Super 7 previewing something at Toy Fair called "Seasonal Offerings of Universal Monsters". I can't for the life of me figure out what that is referring to but I guess they'll probably say or show more tomorrow. I don't know if that means more varients of the 3.75" figures (in Christmas sweaters?!?) or something completely different.
At the same link (which I do not have now) it referenced Super 7 obtaining licences for Teen Wolf and Robocop among others. Again, I don't know in what format or if they even know. I loved Teen Wolf as a kid.
Last Christmas, or next Christmas? Seems a bit late for one, and a lot early for the other.
This might be where you read it....no pics posted as yet. Hopefully something new and not stupid variants and/or re-paints. :angel:
http://www.toyhypeusa.com/2018/02/07/super-7-nytf-2018-previews-motu-planet-of-the-apes-more/ (http://www.toyhypeusa.com/2018/02/07/super-7-nytf-2018-previews-motu-planet-of-the-apes-more/)
Maybe they are new sculpts coming for Halloween, the only season our monsters get any love from retailers? Maybe Monsterville stuff from Target?
When Mattel released the Green Lantern movie line, Toyguru had to do a rapid backpedal to explain why Stel was wrong. He explained that the entire process from concept to distribution takes 8 to 12 months, so the toy makers have to get on board early. Unfortunately in this case, the design for Stel was changed after Mattel had the concept art and the green light to proceed. This matches up with a negative experience I had with Toywhiz when the released their first wave of Marvel figures, so it makes sense that they are pretty deep in the process now for a Halloween release.
CCC.
Because it's a trade show, I imagine it's the convention season that's being referred to and the existing items at that, but I would love it if there are plans for more (and GREATLY love it if those plans are for new sculpts, not to mention new characters).
Pix here!!!
https://instagram.com/p/BfTXTb5BHSL/
Those will be mine. 2 sets. 8)
YES! Metaluna Mutant FINALLY!
CCC.
Do you think the sculpts will shine with the paint? Are Super 7 better with their sculpts than Funko?
Quote from: Hopefullygoodgrammar on February 17, 2018, 04:53:21 PM
Do you think the sculpts will shine with the paint? Are Super 7 better with their sculpts than Funko?
Since Super 7 took back ReAction the sculpts are much better (ironically Funko's 3.75" sculpts have also gotten better). These are great.
In related news Super 7 is also displaying these Universal Monster Trick or Treat buckets. I guess the "seasonal" reference would maybe pertain to these. See pictures at link:
http://bloody-disgusting.com/toys/3484013/super7-unleashing-collectible-halloween-buckets-monster-lovers-toy-fair/ (http://bloody-disgusting.com/toys/3484013/super7-unleashing-collectible-halloween-buckets-monster-lovers-toy-fair/)
Edit: also note the "Soapies" visible in the bucket picture.
Those buckets look amazing!
Ian
Wow! Those Universal Monsters look amazing and so does the Alien bucket. I will most likely be picking up the Uni Monsters
thm
Quote from: the_horror_man on February 17, 2018, 05:11:29 PM
Wow! Those Universal Monsters look amazing and so does the Alien bucket. I will most likely be picking up the Uni Monsters
thm
Check out the Super 7 post :o
Oh yeah....soakies, halloween pails, puzzles....monster redux !
Ooo! Very nice! When can I get them??? :)
Thought I'd post some pics for easy reference.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/922/x3kdEr.png) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmx3kdErp)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/924/mRS6NR.png) (https://imageshack.com/i/pomRS6NRp)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/924/y6KwpZ.png) (https://imageshack.com/i/poy6KwpZp)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/922/fBK0ag.png) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmfBK0agp)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/924/9k0Nzh.png) (https://imageshack.com/i/po9k0Nzhp)(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/922/jC10Ou.png) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmjC10Oup)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/d3zkxd.png) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnd3zkxdp)
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. :(
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 17, 2018, 07:24:16 PM
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 and I've been a big fan of Super7 since they started up and have found that everything they preview always sees the light of day. It might take a little while but I'm pretty sure it's all coming Mike ;D
http://news.toyark.com/2018/02/17/toy-fair-2017-super-7-reaction-muscle-287452 (http://news.toyark.com/2018/02/17/toy-fair-2017-super-7-reaction-muscle-287452)
Ian
Notice that there doesn't seem to be a lot of Dracula items except the cup.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/dFWj2R.png) (https://imageshack.com/i/pndFWj2Rp)
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.
Quote from: Palifan on February 17, 2018, 07:35:23 PM
The glasses are pictured from the other thread I started
Thanks! Here they are, but no Creature. :'(
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Quote from: Dr Wolfenstein on February 17, 2018, 07:42:05 PM
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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.
Anyone got pics of the puzzles?
For me both super7 and Mezco have really kept things interesting in the monster area and it's good to know there's still so much interest in it. Maybe if the glasses sell well you'll also get a Creature one Mike.
Ian
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/922/u0T3Hm.png) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmu0T3Hmp)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/922/9AfiLG.png) (https://imageshack.com/i/pm9AfiLGp)
Quote from: Anton Phibes on February 17, 2018, 07:43:08 PM
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.
Good idea you can help pay for mine as well. ;D
Quote from: zombiehorror on February 17, 2018, 07:45:43 PM
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)!
FOUND THE PUZZLES....SUPER7 looooooves Basil Gogos. They must be fan's fans!!!!
(https://i.imgur.com/qgRj0IK.jpg)
Planet of the Apes cups as well.
I wonder if Target will release more Monsterville items this year.If so it's going to be a fun and expensive year for Monsterkids.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/LLMS4E.png) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnLLMS4Ep)
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 17, 2018, 08:00:50 PM
I think you'd need all three (Uni, Jr. and Gogos)!
The puzzles's have the UM seal so, they are definitely seeking their approval for the Gogos is stuff.
Every single one of these things is beautiful. I sure hope they can get Bela on board for a new Dracula sculpt, even if they have to go "Broadway" instead of Universal. The Gogos art is so beautiful. I really can't wait to get the puzzles, glasses, and -- of course -- the figures.
Maybe they can get the lunchbox away from EMCE and DST that they dropped the ball on. I am cautiously optimistic about these releases....but after the lunchbox debacle, I will tread lightly,lol.
That being said, I will buy all this stuff.
WOW!!! Now I just hope that they make some Star Wars style playsets to go with the 4" figures!!!
Holy Mother of God!!! Just saw this thread. Happy days are certainly here again.
JP
FINALLY more Monster stuff for me to collect. The new soakies are cool! But I'm feeling sort of odd about them...can't quite explain it.
I had to check and verify that it wasn't April 1st!
Mini monsters as well.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/922/mf4QxW.png) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmmf4QxWp)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/4em3Pb.png) (https://imageshack.com/i/pn4em3Pbp)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/922/H1kOR8.png) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmH1kOR8p)
as odd as this sounds....I might have to get these too,lol. :angel:
The monster line looks great-- so do the new Soaky's!
(http://news.toyark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/02/Toy-Fair-2018-Super-7-Booth-010.jpg)
Using Basil Gogos's art for these products...Ooh La La!
Quote from: AndyFish on February 17, 2018, 10:05:03 PM
The monster line looks great-- so do the new Soaky's!
Fifty years later and STILL no Dracula soakie!
Quote from: AndyFish on February 17, 2018, 10:05:03 PM
The monster line looks great-- so do the new Soaky's!
They are calling them Super Soapies. ;D
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/922/N15IcU.png) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmN15IcUp)
One hopeful thing I noticed is that only the Halloween buckets say subject to approval, the other stuff has a "Coming Soon" sign in front of it.
Guess this will be good news to collectors.
Super 7 has announced a partnership with FYE, and some of their stores will begin carrying Super 7 products! It's not mentioned which products specifically they will carry. Traditionally, Super 7 items are distributed by Diamond Comics for sale in comic shops. If that is any indication, FYE will likely carry their M.U.S.C.L.E., ReAction and some of their vinyl collectibles as well as their non-toy collectibles. Currently, there are 29 locations with more to be added. See the details below.
Super7 is happy to announce our partnership with FYE is now in 29 of their stores in the U.S.. Each of these stores has a Super7 curated section featuring a selection of our toys, drinkware, and apparel! The Super7 section can be found at the FYE locations in these cities:
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL
AUBURN HILLS, MI
BEAVER CREEK, OH
CEDAR PARK, TX
CINCINNATI, OH
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA
CONCORD, NC
EUREKA, CA
FT WAYNE, IN
GURNEE, IL
HANOVER, MD
HARLINGEN, TX
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
LAKE GROVE, NY
LANCASTER, PA
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA
LEXINGTON, KY
MONTEBELLO, CA
NAPLES, FL
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA
OCALA, FL
PROVO, UT
ROANOKE, VA
ROCHESTER, NY
STRONGSVILLE, OH
TERRE HAUTE, IN
WILKES BARRE, PA
WYOMISSING, PA
Please contact the stores directly for more details! More locations to be added.
Please contact the stores directly for more details! More locations to be added.
I hope so. Harlingen is the middle of nowhere!
CCC.
I'm super excited for this line of monster goodness. Wonder when it will start trickling in.
JP
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).
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.
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on February 20, 2018, 04:02:38 PM
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).
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.
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!
JP
We wants the playsets! We wants the playsets! We wants the playsets!
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:
Quote from: aura of foreboding on February 20, 2018, 06:59:46 PM
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!
Quote from: BRICK on February 20, 2018, 11:57:28 PM
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
Quote from: aura of foreboding on February 21, 2018, 01:36:06 AM
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)
Quote from: Anton Phibes on February 21, 2018, 01:57:03 AM
Psycho House with Norman and Mother. 8)
I'll take a 3 3/4 scale PSYCHO Mrs Bates figure. ;D
thm
I think the future of playsets is in puzzle sets packaged with the figures, like the Playmates Trek bridge or Young Justice HoJ. These early examples suffered from a lack of execution which is the key to success. They don't have to be big, they just have to be accessible and complete. This is a completely new way of making affordable playsets that the industry has not yet mastered.
CCC.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on February 20, 2018, 10:19:05 PM
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:
I can honestly say if they made a Rita tomorrow mine would absolutely find its way to a bathtub or pool (that's why I'd buy 2). I really believe a quality Rita would be a really big hit at this scale. It would be affordable and not insanely enormous. Speaking in a purely business sense I think a Rita is a financially viable playset (especially if they actually make it able to float :)
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! :)
Quote from: BRICK on February 21, 2018, 11:50:43 AM
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! :)
Yeah. Couldn't they make anything better than that stinking barge? LOL
But seriously...Frankenstein's lab with an elevating table and light/sound electrical equipment? Now you're talking.
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.
If they do make both, be careful not to bring Franky's lab into the tub with the Rita. Otherwise risk getting electrocuted.
JP
Quote from: YoungestMonsterKid on February 21, 2018, 02:31:59 PM
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.
Super7 has given no indication of playsets for any of their ReAction line.
The only 2 playlets Super7 have released to date are the haunted house one - http://www.i-mockery.com/minimocks/super7-reaction-figures-haunted-house-playset/ (http://www.i-mockery.com/minimocks/super7-reaction-figures-haunted-house-playset/)
and the Alien one (both in black and blue box) - http://www.kennercollector.com/2014/07/super7-2014-sdcc-exclusive-alien-egg-chamber-reaction-playset/ (http://www.kennercollector.com/2014/07/super7-2014-sdcc-exclusive-alien-egg-chamber-reaction-playset/)
I love this custom Alien set based on the Kenner Cantina one - http://forum.rebelscum.com/showthread.php?t=1105598&page=197 (http://forum.rebelscum.com/showthread.php?t=1105598&page=197)
I'm thinking they may well make some sort of playlet again in the future but it's hard to know which toylike they would go with, maybe He-Man as they have a third wave of the 3.75 figures coming out soon but we can always hope for another monster themed one.
Ian
If you did multiple of each figure like they have so far (regular, b&w, and glow), you could include modular castle pieces with Dracula, Frankenstein, Phantom of the Opera, Bride of Frankenstein, Bride of Dracula, Invisible Man, Dr. Jekyl, Mr. Hyde, Igor. That would be 27 modular pieces right there, and a possible option to order more direct from the manufacturer.
CCC.
I just came across this article that includes an interview with Brian from Super 7. It gives more details into the timing when some of the Monster stuff from Toy Fair will be released. The buckets sound like 2019 ("next year").
Also noteworthy is this quote:
"Those first four ReAction figures we'll be out by Halloween [referring to the Mummy, Mutant, Creature and Wolfman]. Then we have another four coming out." ... "The first four figures should be out by San Diego [Comic Con]." ... "Wave 2 should be out around Halloween. There are four different monsters that will be out for Halloween. By the end of the year we'll have eight total."
I think what he's saying is the first four will be out before Halloween and the next FOUR out at or just after Halloween. Note that he said 8 figures in wave 1 and 2. At Toy Fair they only had packaging displayed for 7 monsters. If I were a betting man I would guess the 8th monster will be Dracula but they haven't quite finished the license with Lugosi so they couldn't display packaging. That's my guess anyway.
Very positive comments in regards to Super 7's interest in producing UM products moving forward.
The full article is here:
http://universalmonstersuniverse.com/2018/02/27/nytf-2018-super7-brings-home-classic-universal-monsters/ (http://universalmonstersuniverse.com/2018/02/27/nytf-2018-super7-brings-home-classic-universal-monsters/)
like! like! like!
This is great news and Brian seems very keen on pushing the vintage monster angle so it's looking very promising. Typical that I'll be leaving the US next month to go back home to the UK but at least I have a friend who works there who's happy to help me out with items I'm after. I'm not sure how well Super7 is stocked in the UK but I'm going to need someone to feed me with these great products after supporting them since day one (also great the DD has worldwide shipping although I'm probably going to get hit by customs charges for each one I buy).
Ian
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on February 28, 2018, 01:39:25 AM
The buckets sound like 2019 ("next year").
Geeze! I'll be in a home by then!
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 28, 2018, 02:21:11 AM
Geeze! I'll be in a home by then!
Renting or buying? Getting out of an apartment...or trailer? Oh wait...you meant...(The) HOME didn't you?
Quote from: Anton Phibes on February 28, 2018, 02:35:25 AM
Oh wait...you meant...(The) HOME didn't you?
The final home!
Welcome home, Mike!
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Seriously great news! I too hope the missing monster is Dracula, but -- with out luck -- it will be another Bride or an Invisible Man. I like both, but the Invisible Man we have is perfect and the Bride is just a little difficult for people to get right... haha
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.
Quote from: LordMudd on March 01, 2018, 04:45:56 PM
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. :)
Quote from: aura of foreboding on March 02, 2018, 03:37:54 AM
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.
(https://i.imgur.com/fWFwOpB.jpg)
Quote from: Anton Phibes on March 02, 2018, 03:41:30 AM
Ahhh yes...the elusive Dracula's Daughter. i do have her ackowledged in ym collection nicely. But would love a figure.
(https://i.imgur.com/fWFwOpB.jpg)
Beautiful!
thm
I literally can't wait for the release dates on most of these items. I forsee buying the whole set of the Uni figures, a bucket or two, some super soapies, a puzzle, and maybe a glass or two. Patience is not my strong suit, let's have an update! LOL
JP
Quote from: Wolfman on March 07, 2018, 03:13:46 PM
Patience is not my strong suit
Me neither! Gimmy my Creature stuff already! ;D
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 07, 2018, 03:29:19 PM
Me neither! Gimmy my Creature stuff already! ;D
They need to be working 24/7 on this stuff. Screw labor laws.lol
JP
Super 7 said the Uni stuff should be out in October. Let's pray for no delay!
JP
They released their Planet of the Apes line super quick. I would say they deliberately waited to show the prototypes off until the line was already in production so we didn't have to wait long. Bring the UNI's on!
SDCC (note the Creature teaser):
https://twitter.com/super7store/status/1007033970020642816
Hmmmmnnnnnnn.......is the other teaser Dracula or Hordak?
Quote from: Anton Phibes on June 14, 2018, 06:39:54 PM
Hmmmmnnnnnnn.......is the other teaser Dracula or Hordak?
I'm wondering if it's from their The Worst line as it looks like a W.
I guess we'll find out soon enough but it would be nice to see something Universal from the con pictures earlier this year ;D
Ian
Quote from: Anton Phibes on June 14, 2018, 06:39:54 PM
Hmmmmnnnnnnn.......is the other teaser Dracula or Hordak?
I'm no expert on He Man and his fuzzy britched friends but that looks like the Evil Horde symbol and Super 7 makes He Man 3.75" figures so I think it's a safe bet.
Don't really care for a solid grey on the figs. Those Uni candy buckets are a MUST HAVE!
Quote from: Wicked Lester on June 15, 2018, 04:46:39 PM
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.
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on June 15, 2018, 07:24:14 PM
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.
Quote from: Wicked Lester on June 16, 2018, 03:19:46 AM
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?"
Quote from: Anton Phibes on June 16, 2018, 05:26:12 AM
A few? Whatchu tlkin' 'bout, Willis??! Gotta get em ALL.......ALLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :angel:
;D
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on June 23, 2018, 03:55:35 AM
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. Hopefully this means the start of something boo-tiful.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on June 23, 2018, 06:15:35 PM
Kind of reminds me when Sideshow first got the license.
I hope they don't start making $500 pieces! :(
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. :'(
Quote from: Anton Phibes on June 23, 2018, 06:53:04 PM
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. :'(
It's a real turn-off to have to pay 6 times the price (from eBay) for the variations. :P
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?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 23, 2018, 10:32:17 PM
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?
No. No, you're not. That's what I would like too. To able to just purchase them for regular price, at an online or brick and mortar retailer, and go home and look at them. Not do a circus act to own a set.
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.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on June 23, 2018, 11:38:28 PM
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 don't think you'll have a problem with Super 7. I've been getting things from them for years and find them to be a great bunch with good packing and customer care. The exclusives tend to be greyscale versions or one colour prototype figures and find that the regular releases are always the best possible versions. The one thing they did do one year though was the monster house playlet that was a SDCC exclusive only. It's always keeping an eye on Earth Entertainment and Super 7's own site after the con as they generally have the con exclusives up for sale shortly after.
It does look like they have some fantastic items coming our way soon though so it should be good times to come ;D
Ian
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 23, 2018, 06:42:36 PM
I hope they don't start making $500 pieces! :(
Omgosh, no!! :(
They announced Munsters in 2016, which would fit well in their Halloween release theme, and someone asked about Addams Family and they said they could not get all of the licenses they wanted, then in 2017 they talked about Addams and ignored Munsters, then they split with Funko and stopped talking about both. I would love to see Munsters including Uncle Gill, and Addams Family would have to include cousin It.
CCC.
Super7 is pretty good about announcing what's going to be sold ahead of time and a number of items do make it to their site afterwards so I'm hopeful. My only concern are any limited freebies that are included with sales.
"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
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Quote from: zombiehorror on June 27, 2018, 07:59:40 PM
"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 ...
How much will they sell for?
I won't be at the show. I'd just like to have a number to multiply by 6, so I will have an idea what they will cost most of us on eBay.
Quote from: zombiehorror on June 27, 2018, 07:59:40 PM
"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
Not a huge fan of the "Exclusive" SDCC psychedelic color scheme but I'll still buy the heck out of them until they come out with the regular colors. Also, the packaging is awesome (optimally my taste calls for more muted colors here as well).
As to price I am certain they'll go for the regular $15 each.
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Universal licensed the Universal monster Oxford Pennants and matching enamel pins?
Very cartoony.
(But, they turned down the cool lunch box with the Spanish Dracula that we were all waiting for.)
Quote from: zombiehorror on June 27, 2018, 07:59:40 PM
"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
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All 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...
Quote from: zombiehorror on June 27, 2018, 11:13:27 PM
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Do you have a link to where you saw these?
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on June 28, 2018, 12:49:59 AM
Do you have a link to where you saw these?
Yeah, where it at?
I can live without all of these, but I am dying to get the regular releases. :)
These exclusives dont interest me....which is good. :-X
I absolutely love those monster pennants. Love everything about them (particularly Wolfman & Creature).
In other Super 7 SDCC news (which is of no interest to me but likely appeals to many of you):
POTA Playset:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BkoP1L_j_s4/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BkoP1L_j_s4/?hl=en)
Glow Crimson Ghost:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BkoP1L_j_s4/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BkoP1L_j_s4/?hl=en)
If nothing else the playset sets a precedent for a Super 7 playset (looking at you dream Rita playset with exclusive Kay figure)
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
Quote from: the_horror_man on June 30, 2018, 02:20:30 AM
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.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on June 30, 2018, 05:13:18 AM
I got the wholesale solicitation this evening, so shoudn't be much longer.
Thank you. ;D
thm
I'm not a pin guy but I'm loving those pennants and Reactions. As per usual, I won't pay the scalper scum though. My exception that rule may come with that Remco Throwback Glow Crimson Ghost. I've been dying to add that to my original carded set since it was shown at Toyfair.
Quote from: the_horror_man on June 30, 2018, 02:20:30 AM
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
Totally waiting for KD figure too \m/
Super7 isn't done with their surprises...
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Hmmmmnnnnn.....interesting.
I don't even wanna know what that is. :P
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 04, 2018, 02:46:17 AM
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. I don't know what (or which) monster(s) theyll feature. While it may sound dumb I'd wager it turns out pretty cool. If you're going to ask why Super 7 would do something like this you need only read their company mission statement. To briefly summarize it: "No one else made what we want so we make it ourselves". Personally, I respect the heck out of that and certainly won't begrudge anyone willing to create UM swag.
Saucony did a Dunkin Doughnut shoe for the Boston marathon. Look it up.
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on July 04, 2018, 05:24:56 AM
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. ...
And all the time I thought it was going to be something stoopid.
It will probably use the pennant art.
As you can tell, I'm a fan. And if Brian and the gang at Super7 have made Creature shoes... I'm gonna need two pair! And remember, this is taking pace at the Super7 store in San Diego, not in the San Diego convention center, meaning no ticket for Comic-Con is necessary to my knowledge. So if you're in SoCal or someone who really loves you is, it'll be a heckuva lot easier to score these than if they were on the con floor!
Here are the details on the Boodega so far:
http://super7hq.com/news/universal-monsters-boodega-monstore?mc_cid=ea0663f458&mc_eid=6b069434b2 (http://super7hq.com/news/universal-monsters-boodega-monstore?mc_cid=ea0663f458&mc_eid=6b069434b2)
Universal Monsters Boodega
701 8th Ave. San Diego, CA 92101
Friday - July 20th: 9:00pm to Midnight
Saturday - July 21st: 11:00am to 9:00pm
Sunday - July 22nd: 11:00am to 5:00pm
The pop-up shop will be haunted by Super7 x Universal Monsters exclusives and spine-tingling special things created especially for this horrifying event.
Universal Monsters ReAction Figures of the Creature From The Black Lagoon, Metaluna Mutant, Mummy, and the Wolf Man in SDCC Boodega Monstore Pop-Up Exclusive colorway and on die cut cardback are $15 per figure.
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Universal Monsters screen printed 7" x 21" felt pennants (The Wolfman, Frankenstein, Creature From The Black Lagoon, The Mummy). Made in America by Oxford Pennant. SDCC Boodega Monstore Pop-Up Exclusives. $25 each.
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Universal Monsters - Soft enamel pins (The Wolfman, Frankenstein, The Mummy, Creature From The Black Lagoon). SDCC Boodega Monstore Pop-Up Exclusives. $12 each.
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The shoes, as yet, remain a mystery!
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Nah, those can't be Creature shoes, they are not webbed.
CCC.
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!
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 04, 2018, 10:33:32 PM
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!
It's not even a decent pennant. There are no stitched vertical strips or attached ties; they just cut the single piece of felt in that shape.
I think the Creature image looks like a WWII military mascot, like the pictures painted on the noses of bombers, etc. Imagine him with a white Navy cap worn low in front and with a short cigar stub in his mouth.
Cute. But I usually don't care for cute.
This stuff looks like it is aimed at the little kid crowd - but priced for the adult collector market. That seems like a tough sell. Like a really funny horror movie, it is a difficult balancing act.
Sorry. I
want to love licensed Universal monster product. I just don't love these.
(The 3¾" figure sculpts look pretty good.)
Quote from: LordMudd on July 04, 2018, 09:59:52 PM
Nah, those can't be Creature shoes, they are not webbed.
That we can see... ;D
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 05, 2018, 01:13:40 AM
Sorry. I want to love licensed Universal monster product. I just don't love these.
Eh, not all the things are for everyone, nothing to apologize for if it's not for you. Perhaps some of it will be, perhaps you'll save time and money. If cute isn't for ya, you certainly aren't gonna like their keshi figures.
All of their regular release offerings showcased at the previous Con are for everybody, though. The figures, the puzzles, the buckets... Amazing stuff! Can't wait to get it all!
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 05, 2018, 01:13:40 AM
I think the Creature image looks like a WWII military mascot
I think he looks like Eddie Robinson. "M'yah, see!"
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 05, 2018, 03:47:22 AM
I think he looks like Eddie Robinson. "M'yah, see!"
Yeah. That occurred to me, too.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 04, 2018, 10:33:32 PM
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!
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A word of advise would be to wait until con ends and then check Entertainment Earths site under Super7 as they usually put up some of the con exclusives for sale. I've seen this happen for the last few years although you do need to be on it as they can all out. Also super7 put some things up if they didn't sell out as well but there's normally a slight delay after con has finished so it's harder to tell when they'll go up.
It's just not worth getting caught up in the ebay flippers as I've found in the past that I end up resenting the item slightly and I've been caught out paying a premium for something and then it showing up on EE a few days later, it's worth just keeping an eye on their site (I remember one year the items going up on the Sunday evening, just as con ended).
Hope that might help a few of you out there and given time all of this stuff seems to end up at the right price, people just can't wait and get caught up in the CC madness.
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on July 05, 2018, 06:23:12 AM
A word of advise would be to wait until con ends and then check Entertainment Earths site
Do you know when the con ends?
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 05, 2018, 06:50:30 AM
Do you know when the con ends?
SDCC is from July 19 to Sunday July 22. I do remember Entertainment Earth putting up some Super7 con exclusives on the Sunday night one year. I would keep an eye on their site over that weekend, especially from maybe 5pm when the con ends.
I can't guarantee that things will appear then but it did happen at least once before and normally things do appear there quite soon after the end of the con.
Hopefully you will get lucky and also it's worth checking in with the Super7 site as they've also been known to put things up there.
I'll drop a note here if I notice anything.
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on July 05, 2018, 01:57:31 PM
SDCC is from July 19 to Sunday July 22.
Thanks! I'll keep an eye out. Zombie Roll Eyes
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 05, 2018, 06:08:11 AM
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Hook me up with that! ;D
Of all of the monsters out there, the one I have never liked is the Zombie, and I never really knew why until today. I got my customizable zombie figure in the mail and went on Google to get some ideas and that was when it hit me. 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. I guess I am just old fashioned about zombies, and THAT was when I had the perfect idea for a zombie action figure.....Bernie!
CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on July 06, 2018, 10:25:04 PM
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?
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 06, 2018, 10:33:04 PM
Are you sure you're in the right thread?
It's never the wrong thread to diss zombies.
Bernie Wrightson made me appreciate the lowly Zombie.
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Yeah...so Super 7, Universal Monsters and stuff like that ...
Quote from: LordMudd on July 06, 2018, 10:25:04 PM
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.
Quote from: zombiehorror on July 07, 2018, 01:23:25 AM
Blame Mary Shelley, she created the original science gone wrong zombie.
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.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 07, 2018, 01:41:55 AM
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.
Quote from: zombiehorror on July 07, 2018, 01:51:12 AM
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.
Yes, saying Dracula is a zombie is incorrect... just like saying the Monster is a zombie is incorrect.
Using your own definition, the monster does not qualify:
QuoteZombies are dead bodies brought back to life
The Monster is not a dead body brought back to life. The monster is multiple bodies sewn together, given a new brain, and then brought to life. It is a
new life.
Just like Dracula is not a zombie, the Monster is not a zombie.
This is fun; various body parts combined to form one functioning body that is then brought back from a state of death....is still a form of a zombie.
Yes. On the same level that Dracula is a zombie, again using your definition:
QuoteZombies are dead bodies brought back to life by various means; and have been shown to walk, run, talk, think, etc.
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. Much like how in the original Hamilton Deane script, Dracula is called a werewolf because he shapeshifts, you can call the Monster a zombie. However, Dracula is not, in fact, a werewolf just like the Monster is, in fact, not a zombie. All monsters have things in common. It doesn't mean they are in the same category.
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. We eventually decide that, through categorization, it is better to classify vampires as vampires and the Monster as a creature/creation and zombies as zombies.
Others, from various parts of the web, tend to agree with me:
http://zombieresearchsociety.com/archives/10099 (http://zombieresearchsociety.com/archives/10099)
https://www.quora.com/Would-Frankensteins-monster-be-classified-as-a-zombie (https://www.quora.com/Would-Frankensteins-monster-be-classified-as-a-zombie)
https://www.darkjaneaustenbookclub.com/2012/08/how-classify-frankensteins-creation (https://www.darkjaneaustenbookclub.com/2012/08/how-classify-frankensteins-creation)
I have never met a single person, in fandom or academia, who believed Shelley's creature was merely a zombie... until now. I think that does a great disservice to Shelley, Boris Karloff, James Whale, and every other creative who had a part in making the Monster what it is today -- belonging in a class unto itself.
Can we honestly believe the Monster would have been happy for Frankenstein just to dig up some dead body, zap it, bring it back to life, and call it his mate? It would be nothing like him. The Monster was created, like man. Frankenstein attempted to emulate God by making a man in his own image, not taking a man, one of God's own, and bringing him back from the dead. That is the difference. A true understanding of Shelley's work makes the purpose of the monster quite clear, and that purpose makes it wholly distinctive and definitely not just a zombie.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 07, 2018, 05:04:40 AM
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.
I don't recall ever saying zombies could be killed with a wooden stake to the heart? Or could turn into mist? Or couldn't tolerate sunlight? Or hated garlic?.....etc., etc.; you know the properties that make a vampire a vampire and not in fact a zombie.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 07, 2018, 05:04:40 AM
Shelley, in her genius, created a totally and completely new category of monster with the invention of the Monster.
In Shelley's era there was no "zombie" so yes her creation is a zombie or proto-zombie if you will.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 07, 2018, 05:04:40 AM
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.
That makes no sense whatsoever since a vampire is not a zombie; what other monsters are there that return from the dead?.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 07, 2018, 05:04:40 AM
I have never met a single person, in fandom or academia, who believed Shelley's creature was merely a zombie... until now.
Again if you look at the range of portrayals of zombies over the years there have been intelligent zombies along with the more often portrayed aimless-shambling ones; although their tendency for appeasing their appetite is always for human flesh or brains. Just because the monster had intelligence and was comprised of different bodies doesn't make him any less of a dead body brought back to life; i.e., a jigsaw puzzle zombie created by science. If there is some kind of "soul" inference in this distinction between "creature/creation" and zombie then that is a whole other philosophical debate.
Oh, yeah?
Well, how many zombies can dance on the head of a pin?
(And when do the Super 7 Zombies hit the stores?)
Well I for one am still wondering what those Super7 trainers will look like :D
Ian
The argument over whether or not Frankenstein's Monster is a zombie is proving most interesting. Both positions are sound, so I'm not really sure which side I'd go with. it depends on how one defines the word "zombie."
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.
What was this thread about again? ???
Oh well, here's another Wrightson zombie. ;)
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/bd/be/08/bdbe085585b1de80a6f50cfce6e35f7d.jpg)
BTW, saying the Frankenstein Monster is a form of a zombie is not only a real stretch...it's silly. Hell, these days even zombies aren't really zombies- they're ghouls. The popular flesh eating "zombie" was first introduced in Night Of The Living Dead (1968) and they were referred to as "ghouls" in that classic film. Later on people commonly called them "zombies" and that version of the undead has been widely known as zombies since. The classic zombie was a corpse raised through voodoo magic to do manual labor or destroy enemies. Vampires aren't zombies, the Monster isn't a zombie...give it up, it's a weak argument.
We need a clean up on aisle 6 in this page.
In Night of the Living Dead the "zombies" were also described as "mishappen monsters"...mmmmm.....who else could fit under such a description? The monster although created from different parts was before his "rebirth" an "inanimate body" as Shelley describes him; as well as a "demoniacal corpse". A term very fitting of many a zombie.
And if you want to look at the definition of a ghoul, George Romero's reanimated corpses were not in fact ghouls; they were the risen dead.
Are Herbert West's experiments not zombies? Sure he didn't stitch a body together but had he done so the result would have been the same as injecting any other corpse with his serum; the same goes for Dr. Frankenstein, he could have saved himself 2 years worth of work and just brought back a prepackaged model. In the end he didn't really do what males and females do or what nature or "God", if you will, does he didn't create something from the fundamentals of life; there was no egg, no sperm. Just a body brought back from the dead; a confused and tormented zombie.
Quote from: zombiehorror on July 07, 2018, 03:55:23 PM
We need a clean up on aisle 6 in this page.
OK--they're all MONSTERS. Now get a mop. :angel: 8)
Quote from: zombiehorror on July 07, 2018, 03:55:23 PM
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.
I was just mentioning what "zombie", "vampires", and "Frankenstein Monster", are most commonly perceived as, and you go to ridiculous lengths to try to prove silly points which should have never been made in the first place.
The best thing about a message board is that we don't have to be around aggravating individuals such as yourself in person. And, we can just begin the beautiful practice of ignoring further argument over such nonsensical points made just to vainly attempt to save face since you foolishly committed yourself to defending such a dumbassed viewpoint to begin with. :)
So... what's the latest news about Super 7's Universal Monsters?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 07, 2018, 06:10:52 PM
So... what's the latest news about Super 7's Universal Monsters?
Nadda....we're just entertaining ourselves and filling a void, waiting for an announcement.
I never thought of Frankenstein's Monster as a zombie. I don't think of zombies as monsters. Monsters to me are like Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Wolf Man, The Mummy, Godzilla, King Kong etc.
Zombies, by what has been demonstrated in film, are primarily bodies rising from the dead where the brain still functions on a very basic level. Usually they rise from undetermined causes or voodoo. They are usually flesh eaters who can be put down by shots to the head. Frankenstein doesn't demonstrate any of these criteria. Also, he was reanimated by electricity. I do not recall any zombie films where electricity was the cause of them rising from the dead.
thm
I'll answer this and then will return focus to Super 7.
Quote from: the_last_gunslinger on July 07, 2018, 01:38:57 PM
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.
A zombie, in the traditional sense, is a single corpse, usually soulless. In older folklore, dating back to the 17th century (yes, zombies did exist in literature as early as the 1600s, predating Shelley), the body would be used as a pawn, controlled by another person.
The whole point of Frankenstein was creating a man - making a body, giving it life, but more than that -- giving it a soul, making a man in Victor's own image. Victor intended to make a man, not a monster. When someone resurrected the dead in the form of a zombie, it was generally to act as a pawn, to make a monster. Victor wanted to make a human being. Shelley's novel never really delved into the "how" of bringing the Monster to life. But it was distinctly portrayed as an experiment to make a man, not a pawn, not a zombie, but a man. The man, mostly because of his treatment by others, became a monster. It is a morality tale on multiple levels, and Shelley's creation -- the Monster -- is distinct from any monster that came before -- not only because of the method, but also the intent. Victor did not create a zombie. He was not some voodoo priest. He was a scientist who dared to play God. His creation was never anything that had lived before. It was his own, designed down to the fingernails, given a brain and brought to life for the first time ever -- not resurrecting something that had existed before. Shelley really created a new breed of Monster, and I think we should honor that because it's not easy to do.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 07, 2018, 01:41:55 AM
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.
To me, modern zombies seem like classic Mummy combined with classic Vampire with a little bit of Werewolf thrown in for effect. I would like to see someone return to the classic zombie. Meanwhile Bernie from Weekend at Bernie's would be a cool one off figure.
CCC.
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?
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.
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on July 08, 2018, 01:10:01 AM
I think this debate will be lost for the ages buried in an unrelated thread.
I am okay with this.
Quote
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.
Yeah, I am interested in seeing some definite release dates. I am dying to get these.
Got this set from Extremesets in the mail this weekend. It consists of 8 panels, 4 wall and 4 floor panels and there are 2 of each panel. They are 1/6 scale. I got them to use with my Readysetz City playset to expand the possibilities of it.
(https://i.imgur.com/7JfF8gn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AmgPheS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XopQ1TN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/g2FW1ep.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pVO7ucS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8fX1syb.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bazgvd1.jpg)
CCC.
Super 7 monster beverages (I can't post a pic now) but here's the link:
(https://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/5abd740d21ef7d6f730120dbd4614cfe/5BE799F7/t51.2885-15/e35/36480118_266948553856084_2083710448875601920_n.jpg)
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on July 09, 2018, 03:31:19 PM
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)
Ok...I gotta have those. As long as they arent like $10 a bottle.
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on July 08, 2018, 01:10:01 AM
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?
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
Quote from: Wolfman on July 09, 2018, 06:11:27 PM
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
I guess you know, JP....I will have those soda pops,lol.
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on July 09, 2018, 03:31:19 PM
Super 7 monster beverages (I can't post a pic now) but here's the link:
Those will go nicely with the Frankenstein and Bride sodas that World Market carried a few years ago.
I'll take a bottle of apple! :)
Wow! That artwork! Is it original?
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 09, 2018, 06:49:08 PM
Wow! That artwork! Is it original?
I think it's colorized photos.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on July 09, 2018, 06:12:23 PM
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
JP
I just noticed they are SDCC exclusives. Boo. Whats up with the stuff I like being impossible to get,lol? First the Habib's cups in Brazil only (mercifully enuff a friend helped me out to get those), and now sodas that will probably cost the gdp of a small country. Rats! :'(
IF ANYONE IS ATTENDING THE CON, AND CAN HELP ME GET A SET OF THE SODAS: SEND ME A PM. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!
"Limited print portraits by Jason Edmiston! These gorgeous giclee prints are a signed and numbered edition and measures 18″ x 24″. Printed on heavy, textured, acid-free paper using archival inks perfectly matched to the vibrant colors of the original acrylic paintings. Printed by Dave Correia. SDCC Exclusive Edition of 100 prints. $60 each."
(https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36884110_10156647749785820_4724662139556462592_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=f87848ef97bbc9d1c7664b9baa0f9aa6&oe=5BDD4361)
(https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36861245_10156647749745820_7758330293865414656_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=b22e5a53a29f2eb9c5ae644f22b2469b&oe=5BE7C01C)
(https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36832153_10156647749925820_6513006772658110464_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=c3f88f1078eaabdf8da196f5419f503c&oe=5BD7BE81)
(https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36876764_10156647749770820_5296679464724332544_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=44d99594c06aeded0733e213b4738079&oe=5BEC7576)
Quote from: zombiehorror on July 10, 2018, 02:03:30 AM
Limited print portraits by Jason Edmiston!
Very nice! :)
Check out the Frankenstein lighters. Super 7 is awesome.
http://super7hq.com/news/universal-monsters-boodega-monstore (http://super7hq.com/news/universal-monsters-boodega-monstore)
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on July 10, 2018, 03:00:33 AM
Check out the Frankenstein lighters. Super 7 is awesome.
http://super7hq.com/news/universal-monsters-boodega-monstore (http://super7hq.com/news/universal-monsters-boodega-monstore)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1822/29442277878_f9ea64f0a4_c.jpg)
The perfect item to hand out to trick-or-treaters next October.
Now we know about the artwork. Can't wait to see what else they do with it! It is just as good as the lunchbox art we never got.
Hahah! I LOVE Super 7! I also feel for poor Mike Scott. These exclusives have got to be killing you.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlF5TBBjqUh/?hl=en&taken-by=super7 (https://www.instagram.com/p/BlF5TBBjqUh/?hl=en&taken-by=super7)
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)
(http://super7hq.com/uploads/03/15/SDCC18_Shirts_PROMO-14.jpg)
(http://super7hq.com/uploads/06/07/SDCC18_Shirts_PROMO-12.jpg)
(http://super7hq.com/uploads/03/04/SDCC18_Shirts_PROMO-11.jpg)
(http://super7hq.com/uploads/08/06/SDCC18_Shirts_PROMO-16.jpg)
(http://super7hq.com/uploads/07/10/SDCC18_Shirts_PROMO-13.jpg)
Also, there's
Wolf Man pomade.
(https://instagram.fatl1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/0a7908c961dd20ca4b3ab644875f4fc7/5BD113A9/t51.2885-15/e35/36148930_607942229585099_8560366447996436480_n.jpg)
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on July 11, 2018, 04:15:45 PM
I also feel for poor Mike Scott. These exclusives have got to be killing you.
Some are (especially the carded figure). Others, not so much.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on July 11, 2018, 06:49:33 PM
(http://super7hq.com/uploads/11/15/SDCC18_Shirts_PROMO-15.jpg)
This is cool.
Some of these products are clever, and aimed at younger folk. Esp. the Wolfman hair paste. Classic.
I haven't seen a single item that I want, yet.
(The Frank Bucket is a maybe. A different sculpt on a Frank Soaky Bottle scale would be very nice.)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 11, 2018, 09:56:34 PM
I haven't seen a single item that I want, yet.
You didn't like the "Fire Bad!" lighter? ;D
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 11, 2018, 09:56:34 PM
I haven't seen a single item that I want, yet.
The Transylvania shirt would have been nicer had they gone with Dracula's Castle from the film and not IRL. haha
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 11, 2018, 10:02:01 PM
You didn't like the "Fire Bad!" lighter? ;D
Not if it costs more than any other cheapie lighter.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 11, 2018, 09:56:34 PM
(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?
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on July 12, 2018, 12:28:41 AM
A different sculpt from the one produced by Anaglyph Sculpture?
Beats me. One of the pictures had a different-looking Frank.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 12, 2018, 12:31:21 AM
Beats me. One of the pictures had a different-looking Frank.
Different from these? Or do you mean different from the Colgate Soaky?
(http://anaglyphsculpture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180628_082112.jpg)
Was reading their Instagram. Lighters are $3. Correction on the print artist, it's not Edmiston. It's Ed Repka who did most of the classic Megadeth album covers
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on July 12, 2018, 12:38:37 AM
Different from these? Or do you mean different from the Colgate Soaky?
(http://anaglyphsculpture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180628_082112.jpg)
Different from the Colgate.
The one in the picture looks very nice.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 12, 2018, 01:11:35 AM
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!
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on July 12, 2018, 02:12:54 AM
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.
Considering the Dracula soda and puzzle, I would be surprised if we didn't get a Dracula.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 12, 2018, 02:24:20 AM
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.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on July 12, 2018, 02:47:14 AM
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.
Best (toy) news I've heard all year!
the soaky's look super nice....my ass is gonna be broke this fall....Larry
Wow-- I'm going to be at the show from Monday the 16th to Monday the 23rd-- initially I was going to check out the Bodega on Friday night but got word lines can be hours long-- I don't do lines, ever. I'd rather spend that time at a restaurant with friends. But with all this stuff I'll try passing by around 10:30 and see if things have quieted down.
It's really a shame that the shop is likely filled with scalpers out to make a buck rather than just fans. I wouldn't mind waiting in line with folks that just like the stuff.
All I can say is that between Super 7, Mezco and NECA, the Rondo award for best toy/collectible for 2018 is going to be very competitive and interesting!
As far as I am concerned, if there is an award for novelty, it goes to the Wolfman Hair paste. The only way it couldve been better would've been if they made it WEREWOLF OF LONDON hair paste. After all...His hair was perfect. ;) 8)
Mummy Toilet Paper (points for wit and humor):
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlTeauFjtKa/?taken-by=super7 (https://www.instagram.com/p/BlTeauFjtKa/?taken-by=super7)
Monster Shoes - 4 varieties (not a fan, at all):
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlTheaNDcfw/?taken-by=super7 (https://www.instagram.com/p/BlTheaNDcfw/?taken-by=super7)
This link also has additional views of the shoes:
http://super7hq.com/news/universal-monsters-boodega-monstore (http://super7hq.com/news/universal-monsters-boodega-monstore)
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on July 16, 2018, 08:52:13 PM
Monster Shoes - 4 varieties (not a fan, at all):
Yeah, they can keep those. :P
The detail on the shoes is superb. The medallion on the back of the Dracula shoe, the staples on the Frankenstein... Really cool, actually. And shoes are in... really, really in with young guys right now. I don't really understand it, but these are cool for what they are. Not for my collection, but I can appreciate the aesthetic.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 16, 2018, 09:49:35 PM
Not for my collection, but I can appreciate the aesthetic.
Mine needer! (Even if they
had Creature ones.)
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on July 16, 2018, 08:52:13 PM
...Monster Shoes - 4 varieties (not a fan, at all):...
Just somewhat colorful shoes - what's the "monster" part?
I can see someone buying these for a kid that likes the look. but not because they are monster related.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 16, 2018, 10:27:06 PM
- what's the "monster" part?
Very little. On the back of the Drac shoe is his medallion. Frank has scars on his, etc.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 16, 2018, 11:33:05 PM
On the back of the Drac shoe is his medallion. Frank has scars on his, etc.
Really nice detail on the medallion.
(http://super7hq.com/uploads/03/02/Saucony_PROMO-08.jpg)
This shoe looks more like Karloff than most licensed masks!
(http://super7hq.com/uploads/03/04/Saucony_PROMO-07.jpg)
Mutant veins
(http://super7hq.com/uploads/03/03/Saucony_PROMO-06.jpg)
Furry!
(http://super7hq.com/uploads/03/12/Saucony_PROMO-05.jpg)
I would love the sodas and the Wolfman hair paste. If I could just, you know, buy them. With no hoops or inflated secondary market prices to pay. But alas....I cannot. So i probably shall never have them.
I strangely like the shoes even though they are scant on actual monster detail. I think the color schemes of each captures the essence of the monster they represent. I can't imagine picking them up for myself, but they're nice to look at.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on July 11, 2018, 06:49:33 PM
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.
http://www.retroagogo.com/fish-face-gilly-mask-metal-sign/ (http://www.retroagogo.com/fish-face-gilly-mask-metal-sign/)
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on July 19, 2018, 03:15:34 PM
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)
I love this!
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 19, 2018, 03:55:40 PM
Looks a awful lot like this Retro-a-go-go flat metal mask.
http://www.retroagogo.com/fish-face-gilly-mask-metal-sign/ (http://www.retroagogo.com/fish-face-gilly-mask-metal-sign/)
Good eye, Mike! Doug designed both, and I think Retro-a-go-go produced these for S7!
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on July 21, 2018, 03:04:41 AM
Good eye, Mike! Doug designed both, and I think Retro-a-go-go produced these for S7!
So, is it flat, or 3 dimensional? And who's Doug?
Whew! A hundred bucks!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Super7-Creature-From-Black-Lagoon-Retro-Monster-Mask-Universal-Movie-Official/253766368721?hash=item3b15a77dd1%3Ag%3Aa3cAAOSwEMdbUotZ&_sop=10&_sacat=0&_nkw=universal+monsters+Creature&_from=R40%7CR40&rt=nc (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Super7-Creature-From-Black-Lagoon-Retro-Monster-Mask-Universal-Movie-Official/253766368721?hash=item3b15a77dd1%3Ag%3Aa3cAAOSwEMdbUotZ&_sop=10&_sacat=0&_nkw=universal+monsters+Creature&_from=R40%7CR40&rt=nc)
Here's one for less
And does anyone know if these'll be re-released alongside the others pictured?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Super7-Creature-From-Black-Lagoon-Retro-Monster-Mask-Universal-Movie-Official/223069784628?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D52953%26meid%3Db3e8529293144858ae1b3f5856894d28%26pid%3D100678%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D223069784628%26itm%3D223069784628&_trksid=p2481888.c100678.m3607&_trkparms=pageci%3Acc794791-8cf0-11e8-b2ae-74dbd180dcfe%7Cparentrq%3Abd33d6b71640aa67f28e1381fff586da%7Ciid%3A1 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Super7-Creature-From-Black-Lagoon-Retro-Monster-Mask-Universal-Movie-Official/223069784628?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D52953%26meid%3Db3e8529293144858ae1b3f5856894d28%26pid%3D100678%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D223069784628%26itm%3D223069784628&_trksid=p2481888.c100678.m3607&_trkparms=pageci%3Acc794791-8cf0-11e8-b2ae-74dbd180dcfe%7Cparentrq%3Abd33d6b71640aa67f28e1381fff586da%7Ciid%3A1)
Went to the Boodega last night, got there right at 845 and they'd already been letting people in so they were out of the sneakers and pomade. The Creature Halloween Mask is great, but the box it comes in is even better, shades of Ben Cooper mixed with Retro A Go Go. 3D and only $15. The Box is as collectible as the mask.
Grabbed the figures which they seemed to have plenty of, but they limited everyone to two sets. They were very accommodating, if you wanted an unpunched set they'd get it from the back.
Very nice shop. The Buckets rocked and so did the prints and shirts. I may go back tonight!
Quote from: AndyFish on July 21, 2018, 02:41:23 PM
3D and only $15.
And those rat bastards want $75 and $100!
Does anybody know where (link) Super 7 will be selling these online, if anywhere?
Super7 is very fan friendly, I would imagine they'll have a version of these on their website eventually, so I'd avoid paying scalper prices.
I hope Super 7 offer the sodas on the website. I want them, but no one has any sets on ebay, and I ain't going to San Diego for pop.
Quote from: AndyFish on July 21, 2018, 04:56:17 PM
. . so I'd avoid paying scalper prices.
I maybe dumb, but I ain't crazy! ;D
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.
Man! Some really Cool Classic Monsters collectibles from Super 7.
Love the Creature Retro Mask-the box art is great! I hope the cover art means we will get a
Strange Frankenstein version, as well as Wolf Man, and Bride as illustrated.
Never heard of Super 7, at first I thought this was one of those quicky-marts, or a department store even.
They have created some really nice items, I hope they offer those prints on their site, as they are very desirable!
Quote from: MrDark1 on July 22, 2018, 08:24:36 AM
Never heard of Super 7, at first I thought this was one of those quicky-marts
I'm going down to the Super 7. You want me to bring you a Slushy?
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on July 21, 2018, 06:28:51 PM
...
(4) While it was initially advertised as opening at 9PM they altered the schedule and opened the Boodega at 5 PM.
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!
I was disappointed because my son wanted a can of the Wolfman Pomeade and my wife wanted Wolfman sneakers and both were sold out. But the people who watched their social media account scored, I was busy at the con. No worries. The line of people I waited with at 845 were all in great spirits, same when they shopped. The store was done up like the inside of a haunted house, all black and gothic and it was an experience that was a lot of fun.
So no hard feelings from any of the 30 or so people I was with. We were all glad this was a hit. It means more monsters.
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on July 21, 2018, 06:28:51 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?
The Reaction Monsters are already on Ebay, some at outrageous prices. Trying to grab that quick desperate score before the figures hit the site.
CCC.
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. :)
Yeah my little bro went there and bought a set of the Super 7 UM. He sent me pictures of other UM stuff. Im pretty jealous. We live in Arizona so i was gonna fly to socal for the weekend, but my wife put the kibosh on those plans. In fairness we're a few weeks away from moving back to the Motor City, so not good timing. Still im sad. :-[
Quote from: Hopefullygoodgrammar on July 22, 2018, 06:00:26 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
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 23, 2018, 12:00:05 AM
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.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 22, 2018, 04:21:08 PM
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!
They changed the time a week or so ago in all their official advertisements. It did mildly irritate those who booked flights to San Diego just for this event only to see the time change after they booked their non-refundable flight. All in all these people I speak of were still okay with it because they were only an hour late and got everything they wanted except the Wolfman Pomade.
Okay. I will keep an eye out. Hopefully they don't all sell out!
Here is what's left (including the ReAction figures) GO!!!
https://super7.com/collections/san-diego-comic-con-2018-items
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on July 23, 2018, 02:39:41 PM
Here is what's left (including the ReAction figures) GO!!!
https://super7.com/collections/san-diego-comic-con-2018-items
Not a lot.
But, they didn't have anything I wanted at the con, anyway.
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on July 23, 2018, 02:39:41 PM
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?
Quote from: Hopefullygoodgrammar on July 23, 2018, 03:08:38 PM
Aww, man. I wish I had money.
By the way, what is your signature quote from?
I think it is from one of the Bigfoot legends, but I'll be damned if I can remember which one -
Remco Wolfman?
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on July 23, 2018, 02:39:41 PM
Here is what's left (including the ReAction figures) GO!!!
https://super7.com/collections/san-diego-comic-con-2018-items
Thanks RW...I was able to snag a set of the figures for $60 so all those lovely Ebay scalpers can stick theirs where the sun don't shine!
I already spent over $400 for the art prints and one of the creature masks. Scalpers piss me off to no end. But i guess it's still cheaper than going to SDCC.
On a side note...I think those four Ed Repka prints are gorgeous, and only $50 apiece which is reasonable unlike those Alex Ross ones last year which were a joke.
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on July 23, 2018, 02:39:41 PM
Here is what's left
Got the Reaction Creature carded figure! (Thanks, UMA guys!) So, you think that's it? No pennants, pins, bottles, etc.?
No sodas, No Wolfman hair paste. Oh well, money saved. :'(
I know for a fact there are still masks...and soda. Probably pennants too. The pins are likely sold out. They have been continuing to add stuff to that link (for example the glow Crimson Ghost on the Remco style card). I bet you see some more stuff come out. If someone REALLY wants the soda or something they may want to call the San Diego store first thing tomorrow (I think they are closed today) and see if they will ship it.
I know the Wolfman Pomade and shoes sold out almost immediately. The Frankenstein lighters and Mummy TP sold out the first night.
My signature quote is a quote from mountaineer Alexander Tewnion...
And some pictures that may interest:
The Creature Mask Box:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/921/41791401330_36a1c72d3d_z.jpg)
Frankenstein Bucket - these were display only. Not for sale yet (sorry for the quality they were behind glaring glass):
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/848/41791401950_c2ddca97b2_z.jpg)
Creature Bucket - again not yet for sale
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/926/41791401500_a022e0b7f5_z.jpg)
Thanks so much! I picked up Wolfie, Mummy, and Creech. Would love the mask. We'll see if they post it. :)
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on July 23, 2018, 03:43:06 PM
I know for a fact there are still masks...
Oh yeah, the masks! Would like one of those, fer sure! I'd have to go back and look, but the rest of the SDCC Creature stuff I can probably live without.
I want most of the stuff coming out for Halloween(?), though!
How much did those Creature masks sell for at SDCC?
The masks were $15
Woop! I got my order for the set and my Remco Crimson Ghost as well. ;D ;D ;D
Creature is sold out! Hope you got yours!
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 24, 2018, 12:33:17 AM
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 was glad to see Creature sell out. I hope the others do soon. Good to see people interested in our monsters!
Quote from: deadonarrival on July 24, 2018, 12:41:06 AM
I just placed an oder about a 1/2 hour ago. I wonder if i got the last one. ;)
Could be! :)
I went to ebay for the sodas. Now I will be sweating bullets for their arrival. Glass don'tcha know.
Just got everything I wanted except the Creature, he was out of stock.
CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on July 24, 2018, 04:10:52 AM
Just got everything I wanted except the Creature, he was out of stock.
CCC.
It was Mike's fault.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 24, 2018, 04:28:43 AM
It was Mike's fault.
Yep, it was Mike's fault. Can you even imagine how many people out there are missing a full set of monsters in heaven knows how many formats because Mike went ahead and bought up all the Creatures? He's been breaking monster kid completist hearts for years...
And the Mutant is gone. Didn't get him, so you can't blame me! :laugh:
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 24, 2018, 06:26:00 AM
And the Mutant is gone. Didn't get him, so you can't blame me! :laugh:
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.
Quote from: LordMudd on July 24, 2018, 04:10:52 AM
Just got everything I wanted except the Creature, he was out of stock.
I'll sell you mine for $79.00.
Got one on ebay for $45. 3X for only 1 of them isn't bad.
CCC.
Quote from: MadCow on July 24, 2018, 08:09:00 AM
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.
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
I don't see any stores online offering pre-orders for the standard release figures yet. Wonder why? ???
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 24, 2018, 05:04:36 PM
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.
Well, I ma in for playsets and things of that nature. Not just for the collectibility of it all either. One day I hope to have grandchildren. I want them to be able to play with monster toys.
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on July 24, 2018, 05:56:27 PM
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!
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 24, 2018, 06:59:31 PM
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!
Yeah but I figure there is no way on this good earth they would actually produce SDCC exclusives of figures in a very limited quantity (in a paint scheme some might not be keen on) to then not go ahead and produce the regular release figures. They already have all the costs sunk in and the licensing permissions. It would be illogical not to release them. I'm sure they are just looking for a better time to release. If you look at it almost none of the stuff they had at SDCC was actually displayed at Toy Fair so they went all in on surprise stuff to wet the appetite.
That's why I am going to believe anyway...
Wolfie and Mummy are now gone!
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.
(https://i.imgur.com/RVcC13W.jpg)
CCC.
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on July 24, 2018, 05:56:27 PM
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.
I would pay $75 to $100 for a Munsters box set. If they are limiting quantity, that might be the best way to market that. They could also do color and gray scale versions.
CCC.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 24, 2018, 03:26:00 PM
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
Keep an eye on Readysetz.com. Their kickstarter is supposed to start in a couple of days for their space playset, although it has been postponed twice. Apparently their art director has a medical issue. At any rate, they solicited ideas a while back and I suggested some kind of space set and something like a castle for monsters. They briefly had a dead link up for a Palace playset, probably girl oriented, but they could do a monster castle playset eventually. These things are huge and one piece that opens and unfolds like a book, then folds back up and into it's box for easy storage. Check it out and then imagine what they could do for monsters, and drop them a message of encouragement too.
CCC.
Scored the Wolfman Hair wax. Had to pay a little too much to get it. $35 with free ship. But hey, I got it. It would've cost me far more to actually get to San Diego from Ohio, plus the time involved.... so I can live with the inflation. 8)
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 21, 2018, 03:49:39 AM
So, is it flat, or 3 dimensional? And who's Doug?
Doug P'gosh is a painter, illustrator, designer, entrepreneur, and monster kid, as well as the big kahuna at Retro-a-go-go, the company that released the flat metal sign you mention, the two foot tall Vac-Tastic Plastic wall masks (also designed and illustrated by Doug, most after Ben Cooper and Collegeville masks) and he's the fellow who deigned the SDCC Creature mask for Super7 and perhaps others as yet unannounced). Doug is also the fellow who created the unreleased Enesco(?) Creature goblet we discussed some years back.
(http://cdn3.bigcommerce.com/s-sby4jv/products/798/images/2968/P_gosh-Creaturbia-Print_-DPPCR_image1__32351.1422726325.1280.1280.jpg?c=2)
(http://cdn3.bigcommerce.com/s-sby4jv/products/987/images/5042/Fish-Face-Gilly-Mask-Metal-Sign-TINFM_image1__67319.1490797138.1280.1280.jpg?c=2)
(http://cdn3.bigcommerce.com/s-sby4jv/products/1284/images/5679/Monsterama-Parasol-PARMON_image1__99661.1520539409.1280.1280.jpg?c=2)
(http://cdn3.bigcommerce.com/s-sby4jv/products/1491/images/5696/Gill-Freak-Vac-tastic-Plastic-Mask-0659682806273_image1__79771.1521230170.1280.1280.jpg?c=2)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/TVcAAOSw1dJbUoto/s-l1600.jpg)
Quote from: LordMudd on July 25, 2018, 03:48:45 AM
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.
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)
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on July 26, 2018, 04:58:26 AM
Doug P'gosh is a painter, illustrator, etc.
Thanks for the info! If they release more masks, they'd better rerelease the Creature!
I thought I'd add a picture of the (empty) Super 7 Monster Soda bottles along with the Frankenstein and Bride World Market soda bottles from a couple years ago. They go together all right.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/852/43606166512_a5447da544_z.jpg)
The World Market bottles are empty because my kids couldn't resist. 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).
And since they haven't made a Wolfman soda yet I added this Werewolf soda to the mix:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/861/43606168802_3c40bcbcff_z.jpg)
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on July 26, 2018, 02:40:44 PM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/852/43606166512_a5447da544_z.jpg)
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)
Geez, you must have been bouncing off the walls with all that sugar in your body while sitting in that airplane seat! ;D
Great monster bottle collection! Wish I had a Creature one, bit I ain't payin' 50 bucks for one.
Got my Creature Reaction figure, today! :)
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on July 26, 2018, 05:03:53 AM
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)
N haven't seen that one yet.
CCC.
Looks like King Diamond is due next Wednesday (8/1) at 12:00 Noon PST from Super 7 for all those interested.
Ian
Houston, We Have Lift Off
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Go to Readysetz.com and check them out. They are soliciting suggestions for ideas again so drop them a line about a Universal Monster style set.
CCC.
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Quote from: Mike Scott on July 26, 2018, 06:19:03 AM
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. ;)
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on July 26, 2018, 11:47:14 PM
I'm pretty sure we're going to get the Creature mask in a more traditional color. ;)
This is the way I think as well. Thus, I havent gone after the SDCC version.
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.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on July 27, 2018, 10:27:21 PM
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.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 27, 2018, 11:41:32 PM
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.
....AND THERE WE HAVE IT! Graveyard Grape. I hope someone from Super 7 is listening, and makes more. Also makes them readily available without having to pay scalper prices of $17 a bottle shipped. :'(
This guy came in today.
(https://i.imgur.com/X9Dgio6.jpg)
CCC.
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.
Quote from: StyreneDude on July 28, 2018, 02:30:41 PM
I have a feeling the final Reaction figures might be slightly delayed because they're updating the card art.
I had a feeling those Gogos cards were going to turn out to be temporary art.
Quote from: StyreneDude on July 28, 2018, 02:30:41 PM
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 too have had this feeling since seeing the soda bottles. That is a-okay with me so long as they come out. The new art is really stunning! Would love to have had the Gogos, but this is great art.
They better come out on time or they will miss Monster Mash 2018. Meanwhile, from Readysetz FAQ:
Are there other designs and styles?
Yes, in addition to the Space Base, we have the original Urban Playset (no longer for sale), the Urban 18 and the Urban Collector's Edition. Also, in process, we have a palace; castle; tomb; small country town that is designed to accommodate mini figures, small animals and pets; shopping mall, and a fashion related design (that we aren't ready to talk about yet). We also welcome suggestions from our social media followers and will try to give priority to their suggestions.
Castle and Tomb!
CCC.
In case anyone is interested in the SDCC Monster apparel they have some of it available here (with a bit of a price increase):
https://super7.com/collections/san-diego-comic-con-2018-apparel-1
I found a sdcc Wolf Man reaction figure on Ebay yesterday for 25.00 and free shipping. I just couldn't help myself. It was like my hand had a mind of its own as it angled the cursor over the Buy it Now button.
It should be in on Friday.
Quote from: the_last_gunslinger on July 30, 2018, 07:54:27 PM
I found a sdcc Wolf Man reaction figure on Ebay yesterday for 25.00 and free shipping.
Good job! $25.00 w/free shipping for a $15.00 toy ain't bad at all!
If you STILL don't have the ReAction figures from SDCC, they put them up for sale again, here you go:
https://super7.com/collections/san-diego-comic-con-2018-items?mc_cid=60f43e56a4&mc_eid=55fe35461a
Got mine today. They are beautiful. The cards are better than the figures, imo. hahaha
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on July 30, 2018, 09:07:42 PM
If you STILL don't have the ReAction figures from SDCC, they put them up for sale again, here you go:
Well, that probably pissed off a few people! (And made a few others happy!)
The Ed Repka Monster prints are now on the Super 7 site for sale. $50/print. Get them quick if you want them.
https://super7.com/collections/san-diego-comic-con-2018-items?mc_cid=60f43e56a4&mc_eid=55fe35461a
Also, the Creature ReAction figure is now officially sold out.
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!
Thank you, Remco Wolfman, for posting that Super 7 had these back up.
I got 3 of the carded figures, and the Super Gorgeous Monster prints!
I will be looking for that Creature mask too.
Now I can relax until they release hopefully more Classic Monsters items, shaping up to be quite a Cool Halloween season!
Yeah, I've been looking for the mask for over a week now on their site. haha Kind of the story of my life right now.
My order showed up today and I'm impressed that they're in good shape considering they don't pack very well.
(https://i.imgur.com/uTHr23yl.jpg)
Now to figure out how I'm going to display these giant cards...
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 31, 2018, 11:40:12 PM
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.
Quote from: LordMudd on August 01, 2018, 03:25:37 AM
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.
Let me put a little context on these complaints. SDCC was in San Diego. They had a pop up event. They sold a crap ton of SDCC exclusive stuff out of a rather small store. A lot of cash sales and it was likely very difficult to manage inventory during the middle of the crazy that was SDCC. Fast forward to when SDCC ends and everyone is begging for Super 7 to release any of the SDCC exclusives they still had. Super 7 looked around at the piles of unorganized inventory they had left (this is SDCC people - it's really hectic) and said "okay, lets make people happy, lets put a limited amount of this stuff online now, then we'll ship the rest back up to San Francisco and see what we have left. 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 personally think that's a pretty okay way to do this. This is Super 7 guys, not Amazon.com. If you have SDCC exclusive monster merch being sent to your house for the same price it cost if you had flown your butt to San Diego and bought it in person I fail to feel any sympathy for complaints.
FWIW I got my order from Super 7 last Friday. I ordered it as soon as it went on sale. I think it's cool they are even offering it online so quickly. They could easily sell this stuff in their retail outlets and leave you to the eBay scalpers.
Yeah, if you follow them on Facebook, you can totally see the logic of what is going on. But if you're just on the website, you're clueless and are more likely to be confused.
I like their system and what I have experienced with this company so far. Very pleased, and the products are just plain snazzy.
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on August 01, 2018, 05:20:26 AM
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 know this will never happen, but they could put you on a waiting list for whatever you're interested in and if they have some you'll get one, if you're not too far down the list.
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. If it had not been listed and then they found they had enough and listed it, that would be different. The response I received implied that they listed items in stock before they knew if they had them. At the very least, the wording of the response was irresponsible as it made me think I may not get what I ordered in good faith that they had it.
CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on August 01, 2018, 03:22:48 PM
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.
I've waited 10 days sometimes for orders to ship from major retailers... Amazon for one, Disney Store for another, and QVC... Wow. You're lucky if they ship it that month.
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.
CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on August 01, 2018, 10:31:42 PM
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.
This is an interesting mindset.
I've ordered from Super7 multiple times and have always been impressed with the shipping speed, even my latest order from a week ago came fast.
I'm surprised to hear complaints.
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.
Quote from: LordMudd on August 02, 2018, 04:44:28 AM
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.
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.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on August 02, 2018, 05:02:15 AM
. . when you ordered something from the Sears Catalog or JCPenney, it didn't ship right away. It took awhile.
I remember those days. "Allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery" was the standard line.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on August 02, 2018, 05:02:15 AM
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.
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?
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on August 02, 2018, 02:51:27 PM
All of those are coming this year! We're looking to have those out in October.
Good to know! :)
I have faith in these folks. They showed the Planet of the Apes at Toy Fair this year...and BAM! They were released most expeditiously. I suspect the Universal Monsters may have more legal snafu hoops and suits to jump through and over to get it done. But I have faith they will get it done. Keeping my claws crossed for a Werewolf of London. Cortland Hull has a rep for being easy to work with, and I am sure he would love to be involved in some capacity.
Quote from: LordMudd on August 02, 2018, 08:57:20 AM
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.
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.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on August 02, 2018, 02:51:27 PM
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?
Excellent, Mr. Renfield. Excellent!
I cannot wait to get all of them! Great products coming from this company.
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
Quote from: Wolfman on August 02, 2018, 06:08:05 PM
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
Oh, JP.....you just had to go there, didn't you lol. :'(
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on August 02, 2018, 02:51:27 PM
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?
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.
CCC.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on August 02, 2018, 07:20:15 PM
Oh, JP.....you just had to go there, didn't you lol. :'(
The lunchbox will never be forgotten. But JP brings up a great point! If MEGO is getting sub-licenses through Diamond, it would be a cool possibility for Super7.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on August 02, 2018, 04:26:17 PM
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.
It's my party and I can cry if I want to! Seriously, the media has expended so much effort into turning us into an instant gratification society and have succeeded beyond their wildest expectations, of course without considering whether or not the industry that hired them to do it can keep up, which they can't. If I am spending $20 on something, I am not that worried about it. If I spend 10X that much, I expect someone to pay a little closer attention to what they are doing, and as far as wanting it NOW, that is NOT my fault, it is their fault. They programmed me that way!
CCC.
Quote from: Wolfman on August 02, 2018, 06:08:05 PM
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
I'll just be over here sobbing.
Quote from: LordMudd on August 02, 2018, 07:47:09 PM
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.
CCC.
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.
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.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on August 03, 2018, 01:35:01 AM
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.
I have now seen the light, Anton. I have now seen the light. If they aren't going to sell the figures direct, I'm buying off eBay. haha
Ebay gooooood. Yum yum.
;)
CCC.
FYE at Dayton Mall, Ohio has Nosferatu clearanced at $7.98. So I snagged one.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on August 04, 2018, 07:44:53 PM
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.
Quote from: Mord on August 05, 2018, 04:43:53 PM
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.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on August 05, 2018, 04:47:53 PM
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).
Has anyone heard anything about any of the Universal Monsters stuff shown at ToyFair this year being up for pre-sale anywhere? It's hard enough to keep track of this stuff when you know what you're looking for. Even harder when the company "goes dark" before production. Helps me. :'( :'(
As of yesterday, my Super 7 sales rep still says the UM figures are due in October. In general, there's a sales window of several weeks when they're exclusively retail/mail order, then they open up sales to their wholesale accounts. There have been situations when heavy demand wiped out their initial stock (the first run of Nosferatu, and most recently, the King Diamond figure), but those are more the exception than the rule.
thanks, Devlin!
Great news! Cannot wait for all the Super7 items!
Updated Universal Monsters with SDCC dayglo versions.
(https://i.imgur.com/dvickQz.jpg)
CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on August 08, 2018, 02:05:27 AM
Updated Universal Monsters with SDCC dayglo versions.
(https://i.imgur.com/dvickQz.jpg)
CCC.
Nice lineup and are all the new dayglo monsters new sculpts?
Ian
Yes.
CCC.
Here is a quick custom I just did. I have been wanting a color version of Al for a while so I got an extra to paint.
(https://i.imgur.com/3js3Etl.jpg)
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).
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)
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on September 14, 2018, 10:22:09 PM
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)... .
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.
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on September 14, 2018, 10:22:09 PM
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)
I just noticed that announcement to and I know there will be some very happy members here to hear the buckets will be available for all. Great Garloo for me and can't wait to see what's in store for halloween from them ;D
Ian
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 14, 2018, 10:33:58 PM
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.
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.
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on September 15, 2018, 01:09:34 AM
... 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.
Un-huh.
That's why crap doesn't sell.
It's the shipping costs, etc.
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on September 15, 2018, 01:09:34 AM
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.
I wish they would have released in September so stores could stock them, but I guess that isn't their strategy, which is okay by me. It just would have been cool to see them at the discounters. I will be getting them regardless.
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on September 14, 2018, 10:22:09 PM
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)
Crap! It figures, the one year I decide not to go. Ugh...
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) ;)
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 15, 2018, 08:51:01 PM
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) ;)
But then it wouldn't be a secret.
Both of the Crypt sets of figures are on sale for $40 each on Super 7's site. They may be making room for the new releases.
CCC.
....one would hope. :angel:
The san diego store setup for monsterpalooza...
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnuZU2plZb7/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1xji4cc3zb8mc (https://www.instagram.com/p/BnuZU2plZb7/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1xji4cc3zb8mc)
Few things i wouldnt mind having for sure.
Quote from: deadonarrival on September 18, 2018, 10:30:39 PM
Few things i wouldnt mind having for sure.
Me too! Is that stuff going to be available at MonsterP!
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 19, 2018, 01:07:27 AM
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.
Quote from: deadonarrival on September 19, 2018, 01:59:09 AM
I KNOW you got your sights on that creech bucket, right??
And the mask! The pennant, pin and soda bottle I can live without, but will get them if they aren't too expensive.
Quote from: deadonarrival on September 19, 2018, 01:59:09 AM
I still hold out hope for the soapies but it isnt looking too promising.
Drat! :(
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 19, 2018, 04:00:21 PM
And the mask! The pennant, pin and soda bottle I can live without, but will get them if they aren't too expensive.
Drat! :(
So, how much is the Creature candy bucket going to cost?
Quote from: horrorhunter on September 19, 2018, 04:29:17 PM
So, how much is the Creature candy bucket going to cost?
I have no idea. What do you think? 30 bucks?
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 19, 2018, 08:41:21 PM
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.
Figures, puzzles, glasses would be neat. But I doubt they will use the Gogos art. In which case: I dunno. I haven't heard a peep about availability and Halloween is right around
the corner.
Quote from: horrorhunter on September 19, 2018, 08:46:27 PM
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.
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 19, 2018, 08:51:42 PM
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.
Quote from: horrorhunter on September 19, 2018, 09:01:43 PM
... 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.
I can't imagine them being that much over priced, unless you have to buy one from an eBay scalper who pads his shipping costs.
Of course the Soapies are the least likely to happen - they looked like the best sculpts proposed.
The lack of real info doesn't peak my interest. It just emphasizes how little the producers of this stuff think of their customers and pisses me off.
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 19, 2018, 08:51:42 PM
Well, I know it's gonna be more than a pumpkin bucket you can get at Walmart.
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
(http://i63.tinypic.com/22ds3o.jpg)
Is there a general/catchall Halloween-themed thread? The season is fast approaching....
Quote from: Ugly_Thing on September 20, 2018, 12:08:20 AM
Is there a general/catchall Halloween-themed thread?
It's kinda all over the place.
Quote from: Ugly_Thing on September 19, 2018, 09:36:17 PM
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
(http://i63.tinypic.com/22ds3o.jpg)
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.
Quote from: Ugly_Thing on September 20, 2018, 12:08:20 AM
Is there a general/catchall Halloween-themed thread? The season is fast approaching....
There is this one:
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=32900.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=32900.0)
And there are similarly named threads for each of several years past.
But a lot of the new toys wind up with dedicated threads. Also, there are threads dedicated to collecting Halloween items and for Halloween candy, etc.
Use the SEARCH button at the top of the UMA Home Page to ferret them all out.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on September 20, 2018, 12:36:51 AM
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.
Oh, I've got a dozen or so in a box at the bottom of a closet. Got some sweet 60s/70s pails, too! ;D
Quote from: horrorhunter on September 19, 2018, 09:01:43 PM
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.
Have you heard the Soapies were not going to happen from outside this echo chamber? I'm fairly confident Super 7 never intended to have the Soakies, glasses or puzzles ready for Halloween. Even the buckets weren't originally going to be ready for 2018 but they'll get (2 of them) out. The Reaction figure timing should be the first 4 (repaints of the SDCC figures) should be out before Halloween. The other 4 after Halloween. The only official quotes I've ever seen are in the article linked below from just after Toy Fair. If you've seen something else please share. No need to get the pitch forks and torches out quite yet.
http://universalmonstersuniverse.com/2018/02/27/nytf-2018-super7-brings-home-classic-universal-monsters/ (http://universalmonstersuniverse.com/2018/02/27/nytf-2018-super7-brings-home-classic-universal-monsters/)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 19, 2018, 09:10:35 PM
Of course the Soapies are the least likely to happen - they looked like the best sculpts proposed.
I agree. They were my most wanted but i'm not willing to write it off yet. Maybe not this year but until i see a definite "no", i still hope.
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on September 20, 2018, 01:18:28 AM
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.
I really want the soapies. Never have had any of the originals. Fingers crossed.
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Besides the lunchbox (we've heard enough on that), what were the other things from last year that didn't come out?
I remember some small Uni figures and some that came in a can of goo.
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 20, 2018, 01:36:43 AM
Besides the lunchbox (we've heard enough on that), what were the other things from last year that didn't come out?
I remember some small Uni figures and some that came in a can of goo.
The bagged playset figures...monsters and villagers, I believe. I could've made a full blown custom playset with those.
Quote from: horrorhunter on September 20, 2018, 01:41:08 AM
The bagged playset figures...monsters and villagers, I believe.
Those are the ones I was thinking of. And then some of the same figures came in cans of glow-goop.
Anything else we didn't get?
Quote from: horrorhunter on September 20, 2018, 01:41:08 AM
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?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 20, 2018, 01:59:40 AM
What monsters & villagers playset figures? Did we ever get pictures?
Dug up an old one:
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/Rod_Whitenack/universalmonsters_zps7459a6ac.jpg)
Quote from: horrorhunter on September 20, 2018, 02:01:27 AM
Dug up an old one:
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/Rod_Whitenack/universalmonsters_zps7459a6ac.jpg)
Aw, crap!
I want those. (Disappointed again.)
The buckets will cost $20.00
http://super7hq.com/news/super7-at-new-york-comic-con-2018 (http://super7hq.com/news/super7-at-new-york-comic-con-2018)
Quote from: Grimball on September 20, 2018, 03:08:12 AM
The buckets will cost $20.00
http://super7hq.com/news/super7-at-new-york-comic-con-2018 (http://super7hq.com/news/super7-at-new-york-comic-con-2018)
So... after you pay the eBay scalper mark-up and shipping = $50.00.
Got it.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 20, 2018, 03:12:34 AM
So... after you pay the eBay scalper mark-up and shipping = $50.00.
Got it.
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.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on September 20, 2018, 03:34:32 AM
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.
As long as its not like Mego/Target I won't be unhappy.
Quote from: Grimball on September 20, 2018, 03:08:12 AM
The buckets will cost $20.00
http://super7hq.com/news/super7-at-new-york-comic-con-2018 (http://super7hq.com/news/super7-at-new-york-comic-con-2018)
Amazed over here. Think I'll get a Creature!
Quote from: aura of foreboding on September 20, 2018, 03:34:32 AM
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)".
Quote from: TheMadScientist on September 21, 2018, 01:10:52 AM
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?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 21, 2018, 01:19:24 AM
Does Mr. "Super 7" have a human name?
Not that I know of. The responses came from their official Facebook page.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 21, 2018, 01:19:24 AM
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.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on September 21, 2018, 01:37:29 AM
This is the best question in any recent thread.
That's one of our problems with getting any official word on this stuff. There is no Official to contact. These companies do not have any Public Relations/Information Officer for us to address our questions to. No one identifiable person is charged with releasing company announcements. No one claims to be the official voice.
Everything we hear is in the "Word has it..", "A little bird told me...", "Rumor has it...", It's not ready for publication yet, but..." I'm not authorized to publish this ...".
Even their official site replies are anonymous. Repeated inquiries might be going to a number of responders, each with slightly different information or understanding of that information.
It would be nice if they had a spokesperson to whom we could refer for the "official word" on company plans, products, status, availability and pricing - even if they are preliminary. Someone to whom we could submit concerns, questions and even suggestions.
Maybe that's just me.
Quote from: Mord on September 21, 2018, 01:50:51 AM
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.
I bet DirtyHorse could make even that Frankenstein Bucket look impressive. Too much of what we are being sold needs to be improved after sale. If we can give something a decent paint job, so could the factory.
I'll probably get one. It is an OK Halloween item. I hold Halloween decorations to a much more relaxed standard than I do the more representative collectible or even everyday toys.
If that was the head on an action figure, I wouldn't buy it.
Quote from: TheMadScientist on September 21, 2018, 01:24:39 AM
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)
Quote from: deadonarrival on September 21, 2018, 02:05:11 AM
Brian Flynn. Owner of super7 who regularly responds to questions on instagram (possibly facebook too? I dont use fb)
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.
A couple of buckets have been announced as NYCC exclusives and should be available after the con. Price $20.
Funko has announced a Married with Children box set of the Bundys. I look at Kelly and I see the old Aurora Victim kit, perfect for my UM to terrorize.
CCC.
Quote from: Mord on September 21, 2018, 01:50:51 AM
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.
Missing new Monsterville stuff more and more. :'(
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 21, 2018, 02:34:33 AM
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.
Oh, never mind. It looks like Brian Flynn is a fan of "Secret Society" nonsense himself.
Talk about Universal Monsters starts around the 7 minute mark - not very informative. If he has made a more recent video, I didn't see it - but,
I didn't even know he made these at
all, so don't go by me.
https://youtu.be/cRkMef7udus
I do wish people making videos about
stuff weren't so fond of pointing the camera at their own faces. It's the
stuff we want to see.
I apologize for stirring the pot.
(I'll shut up now.)
There have been a number of Frankenstein buckets, over the years, but this is the first Creature bucket, so I'm gettin' one! ;D
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Quote from: Remco Wolfman on September 21, 2018, 05:31:52 AM
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.
Usually that sort of thing is typed in all caps. (You'll find it on the left.)
I dont get the anger directed at super7. I've only bought from them once but i was happy with what i got, the price i paid and the time it took to arrive. All from the comfort of home.
???
I'm glad they're at least trying to get stuff out to fans. They take chances other companies dont seem willing to.
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.
If a customer cannot garner any information on how to purchase a product, or even if there is any movement at all on the production of said product, it can be disappointing. As for them not owing anyone anything....I don't recall anyone specifying they did. However~if they would like people to purchase their product, one has to know about things like availability, street dates, online retailers, etc. For this to be a successful business venture for them, there must be sales.
Universal Monsters product seems to be the product fans are kept in the dark on at Super 7. There is certainly no shortage of news about He-Man and the Masters of the Universe....now is there? ??? ???
As for not taking things personally: whenever a retailer shows a product off and the product is never released. (There's a whole thread dedicated to it around here someplace)....then a rep from said company later makes a statement to the effect of "Well, if you dorks would've pre-ordered enough it would've been produced, so it's your fault", eventually one gets to feel "Dang...I guess I need to get my order in well in advance to make sure these happen." Kind of hard to do when there's no order link. :'(
Climbing down off my soapbox now. :angel:
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 21, 2018, 12:19:04 PM
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 all I really wanted - a straight line to someone who would give me authoritative info, instead of all the rumors and supposition.
I had the same problems with the Monsterville product last year. Only difference was I liked most of what
they were selling.
When I get frustrated I tend to be inartful and impolitic when expressing myself. I don't
really want to piss everybody else off.
I still reserve the right to dislike most of the Super 7 product - for
me. I don't dislike anything for someone else. Buy what you want; why would I care?
Quote from: Remco Wolfman on September 21, 2018, 05:31:52 AM
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.
Very good. Now, conversely, let's look at Amok Time. They have their Monstarz line of 3 3/4 figures and have ventured into 1/6 territory in the past. They made a magnificent RONDO HATTON FIGURE. Never heard of Rondo? Many haven't.
That's taking a chance. They also produce those adorable Creepshow 3 3/4 figures. They don't hjave an army of pr people either. Is one necessary to simply snap a picture and add a blurb and put it on Facebook?
With Amok Time~ The minute they have a go ahead on a project, they show what they have (even f its simply a digital rendering) offer a street date, and pre-order link. There is no "Anybody know anything about these? Nope. Ain't heard jack crap" nonsense. Even when they have had to delay things, or scrap them outright, they address the issue, hat in hand, and break the news to fans (Masque of the Red Death 1/6, Blacula's lack of interchangable heads). They don't just leave people in limbo.... as has been done by many monster toy producers in the past.
Amok Time have no retail outlets save their own online store... and ebay. They aren't a fortune 500 company. They are a shop out of NY. They have learned what the customer base would like because its what they like. From IP material to news about the items. All many of us are saying is this; if you want your product to succeed....we have no know how to be able to buy it. Or if it's been cancelled. Or whatever....
I don't think it takes an army to do that. Anymore than a small handful of frustrated fans constitutes a mob with pitchforks and torches. ;) 8)
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Nothing but love for Super 7 coming from this guy; I really dig many of the properties they choose to get involved with! (Well, maybe not in love with some of their prices, but various factors necessitate this I suppose.)
Moving right along.....
Does anyone have any info on this fella? I've had him for a number of years. He's got the look and feel of a 60s/70s mechanical novelty figure, though he was probably made in the 80s/90s. No markings that I can see. (?) Arms are bendy wireframe.
He's supposed to rattle back & forth and bemoan "Happy Halloween!" all while his eyes glow red, but these days he sort of just shuffles a bit - noisily - while emitting indigestion croaks.
Yes, I know he needs a good dusting/lint brush treatment.
(http://i64.tinypic.com/29zpjfc.jpg)
(http://i65.tinypic.com/24fxn5k.jpg)
(http://i64.tinypic.com/4lsynm.jpg)
Bonus pic -- simmering base from yesterday's delicious cacciatore!
(http://i65.tinypic.com/152nl86.jpg)
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.
Quote from: LordMudd on September 21, 2018, 02:30:19 PM
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.
Dang...this is hot typing. I may just be the new president of the Ohio chapter of your fan club. 8) ;)
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Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 21, 2018, 12:19:04 PM
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:
As long as super7 doesn't become convicted felons like marty abrams or start putting out ugly outdated dress up dolls, i'm happy.
I did manage to get a neat set of sodas from Super 7 with excellent graphics. So if they don't decide to fill the world with new monsters....I got those at least. They're lovely.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 21, 2018, 06:58:27 PM
I did manage to get a neat set of sodas from Super 7 with excellent graphics.
Those only sold as a set, right?
Well....yes and no,lol. I was only allowed to buy mine as a set. I guess the guy who bought them and re-sold them didn't wanna be left with a bunch of Mutants and Invisible Man sodas. :angel:
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
Quote from: horrorhunter on September 21, 2018, 07:50:50 PM
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
I noly paid a little more than that for a whole set. There was only one hiccup which got put to bed rather quickly when the guy who hooked me up decided he needed another 20 to ship them. Which wasn't going to happen. They arrived safely and are quite colorful. Except Invisible Man...he's clear. You can see right through that booger,lol.
Paper people just announced also :D
https://www.facebook.com/pg/OfficialSuper7/posts/ (https://www.facebook.com/pg/OfficialSuper7/posts/)
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on September 21, 2018, 09:18:30 PM
Paper people just announced also :D
https://www.facebook.com/pg/OfficialSuper7/posts/ (https://www.facebook.com/pg/OfficialSuper7/posts/)
Ian
Lol, i was just gonna post about these.
I love em. I always loved jointed diecut halloween decorations. Especially if they have that blacklight poster vibe. Sad no creech or mutant but maybe next year if these sell well.
And "available for the first time at nycc" means not the only time. It will be offered online
(https://i.imgur.com/UOz9YHi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Caje5Vd.jpg)
These are not really likeness versions, but I am attracted to that Retro Vibe!!
Quote from: MrDark1 on September 21, 2018, 10:01:33 PM
These are not really likeness versions, but I am attracted to that Retro Vibe!!
Fine for Halloween decorations.
Halloween decorations seldom are "screen accurate".
I'd like a Frank - If it is priced reasonably.
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
Wow, everything's redacted.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 21, 2018, 11:27:53 PM
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
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.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 21, 2018, 07:27:40 PM
Well....yes and no,lol. I was only allowed to buy mine as a set.
I thought maybe you bought them at SDCC. They were probably selling them as a set, too.
Quote from: zombiehorror on September 21, 2018, 11:38:34 PM
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.
If they are $45, I am not that interested. :'( :-[ :-X
$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. :'(
Quote from: Mord on September 21, 2018, 11:37:09 PM
Wow, everything's redacted.
You gotta belong to the Secret Society.
(Didn't you pass your background check?)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 22, 2018, 01:14:24 AM
You gotta belong to the Secret Society.
(Didn't you pass your background check?)
I never got past the strip search.
Yeah, you miss a lot when you're not around here all day. Kind of wanted to read the excitement, but... Oh well!
Anyway, Paper People are awesome. I would have liked them to look more hand-illustrated, but I will still buy them probably... 45 bucks is not reasonable if that is the price-point, but they are right up my alley... We'll see.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 21, 2018, 02:58:34 PM
Dang...this is hot typing. I may just be the new president of the Ohio chapter of your fan club. 8) ;)
This is a good day. There are only a couple of mistakes. ;D
CCC.
Here is Super7's listing for the Skeletor one; https://super7.com/collections/m-o-t-u/products/masters-of-the-universe-prints-skeletor-glow-in-the-dark-halloween-decoration (https://super7.com/collections/m-o-t-u/products/masters-of-the-universe-prints-skeletor-glow-in-the-dark-halloween-decoration)
Well, considering the reason I wanted the paper people was to actually hang them up....and $45 is too expensive to do that....I am out. At least I got to see them. :angel:
Quote from: deadonarrival on September 22, 2018, 01:05:10 AM
$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. :'(
Oh, that can't be the price of the Uni-Diecuts. That would make them 2½ the price of the $20 buckets!
It MUST cost more to make the buckets, unless... How tall ARE those buckets, anyway?
Naw, that can't be right.
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.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 22, 2018, 11:16:14 PM
Creature buckets on ebay right now. About $60 shipped.
I hope no one falls for it. It will be readily available soon for $20.
Quote from: zombiehorror on September 22, 2018, 03:48:03 AM
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?
When similar products are available at the Dollar Tree, I can't understand the 45 dollar price tag. I mean... they are paper. Yeah, they may be made in America because they are paper, which means they are going to be more expensive, but they still shouldn't cost this much. I collect paper. I collect Halloween and Monster paper. But, I can't see these realistically being more than 15 bucks. It should, in theory, cost more to produce a figure on cardstock than just cardstock.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 22, 2018, 11:16:14 PM
Creature buckets on ebay right now. About $60 shipped.
Somebody bought one.
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.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1962/44803866632_f2591ecd54_c.jpg)
What do you guys think?
I hope the Frankenstein Bucket looks better from different angles.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 22, 2018, 11:16:14 PM
Creature buckets on ebay right now. About $60 shipped.
We'll see if anybody is dumb enough to pay it.
Seller had Frankenstein Buckets, too.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1979/44853817671_3a7fc3cbdb_c.jpg)
I guess he looks OK from this angle. Better than the Creature's eyes do - to me.
Judging from the bigger pictures, it looks like the plastic on these is nice and thick.
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 23, 2018, 02:15:31 AM
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.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 23, 2018, 02:47:19 AM
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.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 23, 2018, 02:58:45 AM
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.
Yes, sometimes the boat sails on things we miss into deep waters and cannot be obtained. Other times it crashes on the rocks and can be had for nothing. Ya rolls the dice, ya takes yer chances,lol.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 23, 2018, 02:47:19 AM
I doubt its a matter of being dumb....just uninformed
OK, ignorant. Lazy. Trigger happy. ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 23, 2018, 02:11:15 AM
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.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1962/44803866632_f2591ecd54_c.jpg)
What do you guys think?
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.
I like them mostly because they are buckets. If they were busts, not so much. I like the Frankie more than the Creature. Really dig the color on the Frank. It definitely beats the last Frankenstein bucket we got back in the late 90s. Will be asking for these for Christmas. :D
Quote from: aura of foreboding on September 23, 2018, 07:00:34 AM
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.
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 23, 2018, 12:09:44 PM
Well, nobody wants a bust that looks like a bucket.
What if it's a bust of
(http://media.syracuse.com/entertainment_impact/photo/bucketheadjpg-19c1c23725e17cb3.jpg)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 20, 2018, 02:05:03 AM
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?
Quote from: Wicked Lester on September 23, 2018, 08:47:48 PM
I was really and I mean REALLY looking forward to these. Can someone refresh my memory on why these got crapped out?
Quote from: horrorhunter on September 20, 2018, 02:01:27 AM
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(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/Rod_Whitenack/universalmonsters_zps7459a6ac.jpg)
Because they looked dangerously like real toys?
That even
kids would want to play with?
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.
Quote from: John Pertwee on September 23, 2018, 09:09:06 PM
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.
What exorbitant license fee did Target pay the jack-o'-lantern farm for the right to use its likeness? That's really where the money goes. But, yes, 60 bucks is ridiculous. Don't pay that.
Quote from: John Pertwee on September 23, 2018, 09:09:06 PM
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.
Exactly how tall
are the Super7 buckets, anyway?
Oh, that information must be in their wonderfully informative catalog that has all product dimensions, official release dates, exact prices/shipping costs and order forms.
Wait, careless me, I must have misplaced mine. Would one of you look in yours and tell us?
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.
That REALLY sucks. IMO these were the GREATEST Uni Monsters available for EV-Ver. I would have paid like $16.00-$20.00 for these. u6juu
Quote from: Wicked Lester on September 23, 2018, 08:47:48 PM
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: http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=32896.msg552514#msg552514 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=32896.msg552514#msg552514)
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.
Quote from: horrorhunter on September 24, 2018, 12:53:40 AM
Here's a link to a post in another thread with info that zombiehorror dug up: http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=32896.msg552514#msg552514 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=32896.msg552514#msg552514)
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.
Really sucks. I would have bought them all - then traded away all but the Franks and the angry villagers.
Nice little toys.
Quote from: Ugly_Thing on September 23, 2018, 09:32:59 PM
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.
Quote from: Mord on September 24, 2018, 07:25:21 PM
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).
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.
Personally, I think those buckets look like they belong on the top of a Funko Pop figure.
Quote from: BRICK on September 25, 2018, 01:12:59 AM
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.
I am only interested in Super 7's figures. Unless they do those glasses and puzzles. No soapies, no buckets. I would buy accurate buckets. The stylized thingies are for the birds. :angel:
I'll probably get a Frankenstein Bucket, even though I wish it was better. As I stated before, I am pretty undemanding on Halloween decorations. If they do a nice Frankenstein Soaky-style bottle I'd like one of those.
I think the sculpts on some of the 4¾" are OK, but I doubt I will buy any. I try to concentrate on one monster.
But, I won't be buying any of the other cutesy stuff they are making. Don't care for it, and if I did, I think it is over priced. 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.
Call me an old grump, if you like. I'm saving money this Halloween.
I want all the figures, and I want to get plastic play sets. I want the puzzles and glasses. I want the paper people, in particular, but I don't like the price. I want the Soakies. There isn't a lot I don't want, but the buckets are definitely at the bottom of the list. Am I thrilled the first thing we are getting is this Creature bucket? No. Like you all, I'd have preferred a legit likeness. The Frank bucket has a big Frankie vibe to it, which makes me like it more. Still, I'd rather have gotten the other stuff first.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on September 25, 2018, 05:29:09 AM
.. 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 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.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 25, 2018, 06:53:05 AM
I wanted to like their stuff, I really did. I'm disappointed by what they are making - so far.
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.
I very much agree.
The Monsterville stuff was great for 3 reasons:
1- Most of it looks (and sounds) good.
2- It was reasonably priced.
3- Most of it was easily attainable by simply driving to Target. The only thing I had to order from an eBay seller was the Creature Screamer. There were no limited editions to have to track down by going across country to a con or having to pay some scalper stupid $$$. And, no crazy shipping charges to jack up prices even more.
Yeah, we are far removed from the general public, and that divide seems to grow with each passing year.
Quote from: horrorhunter on September 24, 2018, 11:26:32 PM
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.
CCC
UPDATE: Amok Time has sent me an email to let me know that something to tide me over is in the mail.
;)
CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on September 25, 2018, 08:01:26 PM
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.
CCC
A repaint would help, but the shape and sculpt limit improvement potential.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 25, 2018, 03:55:45 AM
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, but I'm not sure what exactly you are expecting from Super 7 that they aren't delivering on. I get not liking the products they've announced, but just reading some of your replies here, you seem slightly angry at them as a company. I've emailed them a few times, and they've said that the Universal Monsters stuff will be out in October. So I don't expect their stuff to be released online until then.
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.
Quote from: TheMadScientist on September 26, 2018, 12:56:05 AM
I'm new here (I've been a lurker for awhile), so I imagine my opinion doesn't count for much.
And don't you forget it, newbie!! Just kiddin'! Everyone is equal in the eyes of the UMA!
I agree with you. I'm happy to be getting some new Creature stuff! :)
Quote from: TheMadScientist on September 26, 2018, 12:56:05 AM
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. Only as much as anybody else's here.
And not one bit more!
(Welcome, New Blood.)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 26, 2018, 02:06:44 AM
Well, of course not. Just as much as anybody else's here.
And not one bit more!
(Welcome, New Blood.)
Your opinion doesn't' count, my opinion doesn't count, NOBODY'S FRIGGIN OPINION COUNTS ANYMORE! What is this world coming to?
CCC.
Quote from: TheMadScientist on September 26, 2018, 12:56:05 AM
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.
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.
Btw, welcome to the UMA.
Quote from: TheMadScientist on September 26, 2018, 12:56:05 AM
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.
Some opinions are taken as "anger" but I think
concern and
frustration are probably more accurate. Not much classic monster merch gets made anymore, as you implied. It's like having a limited number of swings before you strike out. We just want someone to hit that home run before the game is over. It's true that we all prefer different aesthetics concerning monster items, but many of us here have expressed a common desire to see more screen-accurate looking product. Most of us are just tired of the relentless cute stylized designs when something does finally make it's way to market. I agree in that I'm really glad someone takes it on themselves to make UniMon stuff. I just wish it would look more like the Universal Monsters and less like someone's version of stylized Universal Monsters. We really care about this stuff or we wouldn't be critical in the first place.
Welcome to UMA, TheMadScientist. :)
Quote from: horrorhunter on September 26, 2018, 03:24:13 AM
. . but many of us here have expressed a common desire to see more screen-accurate looking product.
What you need is a good dose of "garage kit"! They've got everything you're looking for. :)
I actually prefer my halloween items to look this way. Knowing it pisses off certain people is just icing on the cake. Lol!
Universal and most of the companies that make new monster merchandise just don't get it.
They repeatedly engage in a wasted effort to modernize/update/reinvent the characters to appeal to a market that doesn't exist instead of making product to please the market they ALREADY HAVE. What happens then? They make product that appeals to NO ONE, then blame lack of interest on the property instead of the execution.
Not that difficult to figure out is it?
I definitely won't be getting the Halloween buckets. They have zero appeal to me. If actor's likenesses are the issue, they could have made cheap, vintage style blow molded buckets of the Creature, the Mole People, and the Metaluna Mutant, and I GUARANTEE monster fans would have gone NUTS for them.
Quote from: TheMadScientist on September 26, 2018, 12:56:05 AM
I don't know how jazzed the average consumer gets over new Universal Monsters merchandise.
How jazzed does the average consumer get over a Mego Alice from the Brady Bunch figure? Or Norm from Cheers?
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 26, 2018, 04:24:44 AM
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.
Quote from: zombiehorror on September 21, 2018, 11:38:34 PM
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 just noticed they listed the price for the paper people, finally. $25 each. Still pricey for sure but a LOT better than $45.
Quote from: horrorhunter on September 26, 2018, 04:34:13 PM
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.
Me too! Where can I get one? ;D
Quote from: BRICK on September 26, 2018, 10:52:43 AM
How jazzed does the average consumer get over a Mego Alice from the Brady Bunch figure? Or Norm from Cheers?
Not very.....
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 26, 2018, 08:49:46 PM
Me too! Where can I get one? ;D
You can't. That's what some of us are b*tchin' about. ;D
Quote from: deadonarrival on September 26, 2018, 06:25:05 PM
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?
Lot of good points. I grew up in the 90's, so my first Universal Monsters toys, cups, etc were often pretty stylized too. So perhaps that's why some of these new products don't bother me as much. I remember being really young, and going to Pizza Hut with my parents when they had their Universal Monsters cups, and constantly using the Dracula one I got. At the time, it didn't dawn on my just how little it looks like Bela, but I digress. I guess my point of view is that getting Universal Monsters merchandise out there, and exposing them to new consumers who might have little if any knowledge of the characters, is a good thing (though obviously I think some stuff is dumb enough that it actually hurts the brand). I'm a big fan of Batman and the DC superheroes too, and from seeing some of their merchandise in stores, it does just seem like there's a modern trend towards really stylized takes on characters. That said, I definitely understand the frustration when some of the merchandise released just doesn't look that good, especially since relatively little comes out.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on September 27, 2018, 01:00:34 AM
Where did you see this?
here...
http://super7hq.com/news/super7-at-new-york-comic-con-2018 (http://super7hq.com/news/super7-at-new-york-comic-con-2018)
Quote from: deadonarrival on September 27, 2018, 02:01:07 AM
here...
http://super7hq.com/news/super7-at-new-york-comic-con-2018 (http://super7hq.com/news/super7-at-new-york-comic-con-2018)
Cool! Thank you! I didn't want to miss out in case they had been posted for pre-sale or something. :)
They will have a creature jacket at nycc...
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoO4Tg0FqAB/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=97kt9yudjpdz (https://www.instagram.com/p/BoO4Tg0FqAB/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=97kt9yudjpdz)
Not my cup of tea but someone may want 1.
Today I received something to tide me over.
(https://i.imgur.com/uTN7JU9.jpg)
CCC.
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)
Quote from: deadonarrival on September 29, 2018, 03:57:00 AM
The 6 universal monsters reaction figures including card art...
Those cards look great, but where's Frankie and Drac?
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 29, 2018, 04:14:53 AM
Those cards look great, but where's Frankie and Drac?
I guess in series 2 with bride and invisible man maybe???
I don't think much of the Reaction figures themselves.
I must buy these for the card art! Same for the Con versions recently released.
The card-head j-peg art on those, from the same artist, really grabs me!
Takes me back to seeing those FM covers on newsstands, and eagerly grabbing them with both claws!
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 29, 2018, 04:14:53 AM
Those cards look great, but where's Frankie and Drac?
All but 1 of those figures was announced. The 1 figure not announced was wishfully assumed to be a Drac figure that was still being negotiated, but now was apparently the Phantom. Either that or the negotiation fell through and they had this one ready just in case.
CCC.
I REALLY AND MEAN REALLY want those Paper people Halloween guys. Where can I get them online and how much are they actually going for? Those things are F,NG Awesome.
http://super7hq.com/uploads/10/09/WOLFMAN_IG_PROMO.png (http://super7hq.com/uploads/10/09/WOLFMAN_IG_PROMO.png)
Quote from: deadonarrival on September 29, 2018, 03:57:00 AM
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 "Paper People" are all $25. The Fiend glows in the dark, as well.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 29, 2018, 11:07:54 AM
Wow!!!
I know, right?? At ten bucks a pop, I'd just about pay admission for those card backs
alone! Gorgeous!
I'll be needing at least two of each. And here I thought ReAction was DONE with UM.
Quote from: deadonarrival on September 29, 2018, 03:57:00 AM
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)
Ok, the art is phenomenal. The colors are vivid. The figures look good. The character choice is great. The art on Mutant and Creature is the same as the bottles of soda. The Mummy is the same as the Boodega art print. Assuming artwork we have seen on other Super 7 products will be used for figures and vice versa....if a set of glasses is made using this art, I would snag them. Puzzles too.
Now, using this same logic, we should probably expect to see the following character choices for figures, and this artwork used **Hopeful** (sorry for Dracula and Invisible Man low quality, but you get the idea):
(https://i.imgur.com/3TFRbcZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0Orj36o.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/O5DP3gg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5L0UcWg.jpg)
I love the Wolfman art especially (duh, right?). But if they are waves of 6....I would love to see Werewolf of London and Phantom of the Opera in his normal regalia make up wave 2, second batch of 6 with the four I just pictured. If these are 10 each as another commenter suggested, that's cheap, as these things tend to run15 each these days. I will have to buy two sets. One for the grandkid I will have one day and one for me,lol.
Slightly excited this morning while many may still be asleep,lol. Better shots of the instagram link:
(https://i.imgur.com/6Q391tW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/29pizGB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/TdTSxT8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OoSCEMY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SbzCcsw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/z6KJQjs.jpg)
Quote from: Ugly_Thing on September 29, 2018, 12:52:54 PM
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.
Quote from: Dr. Acula on September 29, 2018, 01:54:53 PM
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.
I think he the poster erred. Although I did get my Nosferatu on clearance at FYE,lol. $15 a pop is ok with me, as the card art is stupendous. Love that Wolfman....green shirt and all,lol.
i am not gonna kid myself though, the cards are what I am buying these for. The whole retro figure thing is a blip I am ok with indulging in because they are comparatively inexpensive....but the figures are primitive (as they are deigned to be.). If we could've gotten this artwork on Sideshow's figures back in the day....those thigns would be even more paramount in their significance than they already are.
Incidentally, if we are looking for someone to lay claim to the Classic Movie Monster Illustrator crown left vacant by Gogos....I nominate Ed Repka. His artowrk is stunning. Great color choices. Much the way Nathan Thomas Millner (sp?) has grabbed the crown to 80's and modern horror. I like Joel Robinson's art also. He kind of covers both. But I digress....Ed Repka rocks.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 29, 2018, 01:27:37 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/OoSCEMY.jpg)
Figure appears to resemble Karas too.
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.
Quote from: Mord on September 29, 2018, 03:50:33 PM
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.
I can understand this to some degree. One can only have just so many of the same monsters before we go: "I got enough if this stuff",lol. I have to get them though. The card art alone makes me want a set for myself. The idea of giving a set to a grand child I will hopefully have one day compels me to get 2,lol. If they do play sets, I may indulge in those as well.
Quote from: Mord on September 29, 2018, 03:50:33 PM
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.
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.
The Creature head-sculpt looks much different from the previous Reaction Creature. Almost reminds me of the REMCO Creature.
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.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on September 29, 2018, 04:19:49 PM
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.
Yeah, for as much complaining as we do around here about no good stuff coming out, I can't believe anyone would pass on these. IMHO these are the best thing to come out since Sideshow, and are up there with the greatest monster merchandise ever made.
Quote from: StyreneDude on September 29, 2018, 04:16:37 PM
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'm glad you like them. They are not what I collect. The cards are beautiful, though. The little figures just get lost in the mix.
I usually only get Creature stuff, but I have a few Mutant and Mole Man things, so I'm getting these for the cards!
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.
Quote from: deadonarrival on September 29, 2018, 05:56:31 PM
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.
Oh Boy! A New DD newsletter with items sure to be best sellers and Super& Unis.....sounds like Halloween might shape up to be not so anemic after all this year. Yay!
Quote from: Devlin on September 29, 2018, 12:47:40 PM
The "Paper People" are all $25. The Fiend glows in the dark, as well.
Hey. Don't mean to be redundant but I REALLY want all 6 of the carded figs and LL 3 of the Paper People . So Where,How, How much etc etc. This would be my hugest find/buy in years. MY CC is literally jumping in my pocket at adding these to my collection. Thanks for the info whoever you are.
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.
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.)
(http://i64.tinypic.com/2evw7cx.jpg)
(I've added a bunch since this was taken...the pic is several years old.)
Quote from: Ugly_Thing on September 29, 2018, 09:31:46 PM
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.)
(http://i64.tinypic.com/2evw7cx.jpg)
(I've added a bunch since this was taken...the pic is several years old.)
When funko was involved they were $12 retail. Super7 reactions are $15. Not many of the super7 releases go to clearance and aside from the worst, none go out the back door of the factory anymore. Before the 2 sdcc figures i got a few months ago, i only owned 1 (a worst figure) and was a china deal ($5.99 shipped). If they were still funko, i'd probably own none.
Yet another creature, gonna be one helluva conga line this year.
CCC.
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 29, 2018, 08:34:39 PM
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.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 30, 2018, 12:49:56 AM
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.
Holy, cats!!
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 30, 2018, 12:49:56 AM
While looking around at Monsters In Motion, I saw this lovely resin model by Jeff Yagher:
One of their "correct with the box art" series. Not sure why they did "Mummy" and "Creature" ones? The box art was done to match those kits.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 30, 2018, 12:49:56 AM
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?).
Quote from: Dr. Acula on September 30, 2018, 01:50:09 AM
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?).
I didn't even notice that.
The "BAMA" is on a castle in the far background. (You can see light from a couple windows in the box art.) He has a tombstone near his left foot.
EDIT: You know that
does look like a tombstone on the bottom and a castle on the top - like they kind of meld together.
It is listed as being 1/7 scale. If Jeff is figuring a 6 ft. monster, that would make Frank about 10.25" tall. If Jeff is figuring a 7 ft. monster, he would be about 12" tall. Plus whatever the base would add. Big model.
The creature walked among us last night. Funny I haven't seen anyone do that version,
CCC,
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.
Also. note that the Great Garloo is not going to wholesale (at least in the short run), so you should probably either get that one at the show or check the Super 7 site after the weekend.
Quote from: Devlin on October 01, 2018, 03:48:50 PM
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.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 01, 2018, 03:59:42 PM
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.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 01, 2018, 04:01:47 PM
MonstersInMotion.com is taking pre-orders.
I am looking for a different vendor,lol. Not that I have anything against them....but I have ordered from them in the past and had some hiccups.
Anton Phibes: if you're ordering online, I would say your best bet is just to order direct from Super 7. We'll be carrying them at our shop, but we're not really set up for mail-order, and I see no good reason for you to come to us when you can buy direct.
Hey Devlin, thanks for the information. I see Amok Time will be a carrier for the product, but they are charging 19.99 per figure. Will these be at FYE and brick and mortar stores since Super 7 doesn't do mail order directly? Or might you know if Big bad Toy Store or others will carry them? Thanks. :angel:
Anton: I know that FYE has carried some of their stuff in the past, but if I've ever actually been in one of their stores, it wasn't in this century. Super 7 does in fact have a web store at https://super7.com/ (https://super7.com/). Exclusives from shows and specific retailers don't show up there unless they have leftovers, but any of the regular stuff does. Don't know if they have a database available of retail clients, but we get a decent number of their figures at Bizarro-Wuxtry in Athens, GA. Many of their toys are offered through Diamond to comic shops, though generally a few months after release.
New video:
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.)
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
Quote from: Palifan on October 01, 2018, 09:33:07 PM
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
Yeah. I think the buckets look a
lot better in hand.
Sure would have been nice if they put the halloween items up on their site today like they have with the other "con debut" items that ARENT seasonal.
Its not like any item listed today would be in the hands of customers before the convention, it would just be nice knowing they have a chance of arriving in time.
Wow! Buckets look A LOT better!
Yes, the buckets do look cool. Even though I probably won't get them....they are great for kids to collect candy with and save as their intro to Classic Universal Monsters.
New Universal Monsters are up for preorder at Amok Time Toys.
CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on October 02, 2018, 12:42:27 AM
New Universal Monsters are up for preorder at Amok Time Toys.
CCC.
19.99 each there. :-\
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 02, 2018, 02:30:55 AM
19.99 each there. :-\
Yeah. What's up with that? Wonder if Entertainment Earth will carry them. They usually do. Free shipping's a plus.
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.
Quote from: deadonarrival on October 02, 2018, 04:34:59 AM
I just got word that the halloween items will be up for sale on the super7 website this Thursday.
I hope they have the Creature mask!
Happy to see those super7 figures up for order but $19 each is a little steep. I may have to get at least The Mummy, Metaluna Mutant and The Mole People.
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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
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 01, 2018, 09:12:12 PM
New video:
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.)
Yeah, that presentation is
colorful to say the least. :D
Anyway, I've decided to lighten up concerning the Creature bucket. They do look better in the vid. It's acceptable for a Halloween offering, and the price is fine for a specialty item such as this. Let's face it, we'll probably never get a mass-produced accurately sculpted monster candy bucket so we make the best of it. It's the first CFTBL candy bucket, so I'm grabbing one.
Wow Masque of the Red Death-- very cool.
I'll be at NYCC so I'll see if I can grab them there.
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 02, 2018, 08:03:56 PM
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...
https://www.instagram.com/p/Boe1VlNFLWp/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=d7c4uqfoaruh (https://www.instagram.com/p/Boe1VlNFLWp/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=d7c4uqfoaruh)
Quote from: deadonarrival on October 03, 2018, 10:06:48 PM
I saw they will have some of both masks at comic con...
Cool!
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.
;)
Quote from: deadonarrival on October 04, 2018, 02:20:25 AM
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.
;)
Thanks,
deadonarrival!
Awesome! Thank you, DOA!
No problem, just sharing what i saw here... (2nd page)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BofZ9ooDNBc/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1sfw6o42fmbt2 (https://www.instagram.com/p/BofZ9ooDNBc/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1sfw6o42fmbt2)
And the bucket price is listed wrong here. Brian already acknowledged that mistake and clarified they ARE $20.
Is this on the Super 7 website?
https://super7.com/
Quote from: deadonarrival on October 02, 2018, 04:34:59 AM
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 see no posting....but I think I am going to collect those vacu formed masks. Creature and Frankie rock....so would a WOLFMAN.
I'll grab a Creature mask, too, if available. No buckets or masks posted yet. Do these guys want to sell this stuff or what? ???
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 although I don't know what happened about about todays supposed drop, maybe still to early?
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on October 04, 2018, 08:07:02 PM
I'm thinking maybe Sunday early evening for these . .
That's what it sounds like. I'll keep checking, though, just in case.
Hey guys, i'm sorry it hasnt happened. The owner told me on monday... "All the halloween items will be online on thursday".
I'm getting a bit annoyed that he made a liar out of me and all the contradictions involved with their releases.
Stuff that was supposed to debut today has been online for days but the seasonal stuff that requires a timely sale is no where to be seen. That seems like poor planning.
Again, sorry i shared info that is turning out to be false. :-X
Quote from: deadonarrival on October 04, 2018, 08:27:56 PM
Again, sorry i shared info that is turning out to be false. :-X
Don't worry about it! We'll get it, soon enough. :)
Quote from: Palifan on October 04, 2018, 08:07:02 PM
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.
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.
Quote from: horrorhunter on October 04, 2018, 09:29:47 PM
... Too bad there has to be drama and aggravation associated with something that should be simple and fun.
Too bad they don't spend as much time making their videos informative as they do trying to be clever.
(Yes, I know exactly how whiny I sound.)
Quote from: horrorhunter on October 04, 2018, 09:29:47 PM
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.
Have these pics been posted already? https://www.instagram.com/p/Bogvl5ejiNC/?taken-by=super7 (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bogvl5ejiNC/?taken-by=super7)
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:
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 04, 2018, 10:16:49 PM
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:
Sorry to hear this, Anton. I lost my 16 year-old cat a few years ago. I had him for over half my life, and I loved him very much. The day I buried him still haunts me. Thinking of you.
Just read on Super7's FB that the reaction monsters will be available from next week, not long to wait now! ;D
Ian
(http://news.toyark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/10/Universal-Monsters-ReAction.jpg)
I have to admit, that Moleman looks awesome.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 06, 2018, 03:48:10 AM
(http://news.toyark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/10/Universal-Monsters-ReAction.jpg)
Probably the coolest Universal Monsters toy image in decades.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 06, 2018, 03:48:10 AM
(http://news.toyark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/10/Universal-Monsters-ReAction.jpg)
Super cool 6 (Six) ;D
Just a heads up, the ReAction figures, buckets, and paper people are all back up for preorder on Monsters in Motion. I just placed my order for all six figures.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 04, 2018, 10:16:49 PM
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.
Quote from: MadCow on October 08, 2018, 12:23:27 AM
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.
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.
Anyone think we are we gonna see ordering information tomorrow for stuff from their webstore tomorrow? Fingers crossed. Cause Halloween has been a bit of a dud this season thus far for me.
What's up with the Universal Soapies?
Is there benefit to ordering from Monsters In Motion versus ordering direct from Super7?
Quote from: tylerh on October 08, 2018, 03:49:51 AM
Is there benefit to ordering from Monsters In Motion versus ordering direct from Super7?
I would not know specifically but I would imagine not that different than from Amok Time. AT is taking preorders, S7 isn't. Yes it costs a little more, but if you want to make sure you get it without having to be logged on at a certain day and time, it is probably worth it to you.
CCC.
The Buckets and figures are up on Super 7 now so I'd get ordering! ;D
https://super7.com/collections/all?sort_by=created-descending
Ian
Quote from: tylerh on October 08, 2018, 03:49:51 AM
Is there benefit to ordering from Monsters In Motion versus ordering direct from Super7?
NO.Use the discount code "
SUPERSAVER" with Super 7 and the bucket price is $18.00. Also, I live in southern California, about 20 miles from Monsters-In-Motion. Two-day shipping from MIM is $10.00, about $2.00 more than the same service from Super 7.
I save $4.11 by ordering direct from the manufacturer and I don't have to wait for MIM to get their shipment in hand.
Total price for 1 Bucket to me, with California sales tax, is $27.53.
(I believe Amok Time is in New York. Check with them to see if they can beat Super 7's price.)
I ordered a set of the figures from Super7. I didn't see the masks of Creechie and Frankie anywhere on site for order.
Red Death looks awesome. Y'know the first Reaction Phantom figure had an image on the Red Death on the card and that had made me think how cool that would be. So glad to see that happen.
Shame three of the characters were already done by Reaction, though. No Hunchback of Notre Dame? That would actually be interesting to see.
I picked up Garloo and Halloween Crimson Ghost figures at NYCC this weekend, the buckets were cool, they had them at least the first day and I saw a lot of KIDS walking around with them— that was great. The Creature and Frankenstein Masks were awesome and I think the boxes are even better than the masks themselves, but I passed for now. If they had gone with a more menacing Frankenstein I would have grabbed it.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 08, 2018, 11:19:28 AM
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 wrote them off completely.
Saved myself a heap of cash. :laugh:
...even the figures? Wow. Not me. I would've bought the masks and some of that nifty pomade of the Wolfman if I could've found a tin that wasn't dented and priced at $75,lol.
If anyone finds out about the masks, let us know. especially if they make a Wolfman.
I ordered all 6 carded monsters the second i could today - the figures and card art are outstanding!
Quote from: tylerh on October 09, 2018, 02:54:12 AM
I ordered all 6 carded monsters the second i could today - the figures and card art are outstanding!
card art is great....figures are pretty good for the small scale and retro design. I especially dig the Mole Man and Red Death.
I think I'm ordering Mole Man & Metaluna Mutant. The only card art I'm not crazy about is the Wolfman.
JP
As I just threatened to do, I went ahead and ordered MM & MM.
JP
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.
Quote from: Count Zachula on October 09, 2018, 06:17:40 PM
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.
Actually the figures, except the Red Death, were announced about 3 months ago but they have always been scheduled for Halloween, which I think is just cool timing.
CCC.
Quote from: KCE83 on October 09, 2018, 06:22:14 PM
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.
I'd like to see them all next to some 1980 Remco figures for comparison.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 08, 2018, 12:42:14 AM
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
Quote from: Wicked Lester on October 09, 2018, 07:20:05 PM
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
It's his liver. He's 15 and has elevated liver enzymes. Could be cancer. We are working hard to see if we can keep him going. He ate very well today. Honestly, what I am hoping for is for him to get a few more good days and pass in his sleep. I just don't want to have to euthanize him. :'(
Quote from: Wolfman on October 09, 2018, 05:46:28 PM
I think I'm ordering Mole Man & Metaluna Mutant. The only card art I'm not crazy about is the Wolfman.
JP
But JP~~He's my favorite! :o :'(
What's not to love?: Clearly inspired by this pic. I know...it's the green shirt isn't it? :laugh: :angel:
(https://render.fineartamerica.com/images/rendered/default/poster/8/10/break/images/artworkimages/medium/1/lon-chaney-as-the-wolfman-pd.jpg)
(http://news.toyark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/10/Universal-Monsters-ReAction-The-Wolf-Man-1.jpg)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 09, 2018, 06:47:38 PM
I'd like to see them all next to some 1980 Remco figures for comparison.
Yes an across the board comparison would be great.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 09, 2018, 07:30:38 PM
But JP~~He's my favorite! :o :'(
What's not to love?: Clearly inspired by this pic. I know...it's the green shirt isn't it? :laugh: :angel:
(https://render.fineartamerica.com/images/rendered/default/poster/8/10/break/images/artworkimages/medium/1/lon-chaney-as-the-wolfman-pd.jpg)
(http://news.toyark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/10/Universal-Monsters-ReAction-The-Wolf-Man-1.jpg)
I just don't like the artwork on the card. He looks a little off to me for some reason. Sorry my friend.
JP
Quote from: Wolfman on October 10, 2018, 01:14:50 AM
I just don't like the artwork on the card. He looks a little off to me for some reason. Sorry my friend.
JP
I see it. It's not the face. It's the body. I just think it's the angle, and then the positioning of the head when paired with it. It bothered me originally, but I like the face enough to overlook it... Plus, it's the Wolf Man!
Bought my Creature bucket and carded figure, today! :) Can't wait the get them! Just waitin' for the mask, now.
Mine are coming from Super7. Waiting on the masks and the paper people!
Quote from: aura of foreboding on October 10, 2018, 03:49:32 AM
Mine are coming from Super7. Waiting on the masks and the paper people!
Did you use the code from Super 7?
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on October 10, 2018, 06:18:19 AM
Did you use the code from Super 7?
I forgot to. Oh well, it was only a $3 savings, for me.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 09, 2018, 06:47:38 PM
I'd like to see them all next to some 1980 Remco figures for comparison.
I have all figures to date and have done group shots. I will do another when these arrive.
CCC.
My Super7 Frankenstein Bucket was just delivered. It was sent 2-Day Priority Mail, but they never sent me a Tracking Number - so it came as a surprise.
The bucket is 7½" tall without the bale. My fat head is 8½" tall from chin to crown, but mine isn't flat on top, so pretty close to life-sized. Frank's face looks a lot wider in person. The plastic is a lot more rigid than other buckets I have seen. It doesn't flex at all. Hope that doesn't mean it is prone to crack if dropped.
I'll take a couple picture later, gotta go out for a couple hours.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 10, 2018, 10:21:49 PM
Hope that doesn't mean it is prone to crack if dropped.
Bit of advice. Don't drop it!
So I guess the soakies are dead, right?
JP
Quote from: Palifan on October 10, 2018, 06:18:19 AM
Did you use the code from Super 7?
Ian
Yes! Thank you!
Quote from: Wolfman on October 10, 2018, 11:59:32 PM
So I guess the soakies are dead, right?
If they aren't, they've got a very bad cough.
Quote from: Wolfman on October 10, 2018, 11:59:32 PM
So I guess the soakies are dead, right?
JP
They aren't scheduled yet.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on October 11, 2018, 06:52:55 AM
They aren't scheduled yet.
Are the glasses still a possibility Shannon?
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?)
Quote from: Count Zachula on October 11, 2018, 06:42:14 PM
Would you guys ever think they'd do a 3.75" Mr. Hyde from the Abbott and Costello film? Like how Diamond Select did?
I hope you like that Diamond "Dr. J & Mr. H", 'cause that may be the only one you'll ever get.
Quote from: Count Zachula on October 11, 2018, 06:42:14 PM
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?)
Not likely. The artist was commissioned to do 12 paintings from the whispers in the wind. 6 of those make up wave 1. Four of the Six remaining pieces of art have been revealed on the sodas or the art prints: Invisible Man, Lugosi Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster and The Bride of Frankenstein. That leaves 2 other as yet unknown characters. If I had to guess, I would say they are Phantom of the Opera (non Red Death) and either Quasimodo or The Werewolf of London. If wave 1 doesn't do well....they may not even bother to move forward. So I hope someone besides me is doing their duty in this army, peeps. Man your posts dang it!!! ;D ;)
It took me more than a "couple hours", but here are the Frankenstein Bucket pictures I promised:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1915/44530527954_4e735ec41f_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1966/44530524954_ea29f8f92c_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1934/44530522844_c603039315_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1918/44530521094_f228068209_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1978/44530519074_389b7d92a2_b.jpg)
Placed it next to a known object for size comparison. The Super7 Bucket's face is so fat, I think he looks better displayed at a slight angle rather than straight on.
What a difference 54 years make.
I like the one on the left. I will trade you a couple of this week's new comics, and a box of ho hos and a 4 pack of georgia Peach Coke for it. It's a good deal....take me up on it,lol. ::) ;D ;D ;)
Got my Creature Bucket today.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1924/30314487417_bf4bffb855_b.jpg)
This isn't soft blow mold plastic. It's rigid and looks like it may crack easily.
I was kind of on-the-fence but I'm glad I bought it. It's much cooler in-hand than the S7 pics indicate. And, since it's the only CFTBL Candy Bucket it's pretty much a must-have for Creature collectors. I would have very much preferred an accurately sculpted one but at less than $30 with shipping (and the code) I takes what I can gets. ;D
Quote from: Count Zachula on October 11, 2018, 06:42:14 PM
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)
Mole People is a none to subtle commentary on the working class vs. the rich class. Guess which one I would be??Here's a hint, I would be diggin up mushrooms and being beat with a whip.
If ever a film was ripe for re-making, it's the Mole People. Because the working class bears the burden of supporting the elites with their overpaid salaries, and the leeches at the bottom who refuse to work even though they are able. It's a drag.
We are all The Mole People,lol. 8)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 11, 2018, 07:48:30 PM
Placed it next to a known object for size comparison. The Super7 Bucket's face is so fat . . .
How fat is he? ;D
Maybe you shouldn't display him next to the '60s bucket.
Quote from: horrorhunter on October 11, 2018, 08:43:14 PM
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!)
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 11, 2018, 11:39:55 PM
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.
Are you going to repaint yours?
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 11, 2018, 11:39:55 PM
Doesn't look like there is much contrast in the [Creature Bucket] paint scheme. ...
Same with the Frankenstein Bucket. You can hardly see the eye shadow in person. Both the Super7 and my pictures make the purple around Frank's eyes look darker - it's not.
I'll bet DirtyHorse could make these look a lot better. I'm not going to spend the money on an $18 Bucket to find out.
(Imagine what Dan could do with one of the Repro Clinton Frankenstein Buckets.)
Quote from: horrorhunter on October 12, 2018, 01:03:08 AM
Are you going to repaint yours?
A little out of my price range, I'm afraid. Would love to see a pic of somebody else's!
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 12, 2018, 01:37:55 AM
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? :)
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 12, 2018, 01:51:48 AM
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.
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 11, 2018, 11:35:15 PM
How fat is he? ;D
Maybe you shouldn't display him next to the '60s bucket.
May the Bird of Paradise fly up your nose.
I thought of placing him next to other toys, but decided that it was the classic Clinton bucket to which everyone would be comparing him.
They could have made the face a bit narrower. It would still have held enough candy for today's "trunk-or-treaters".
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 11, 2018, 01:11:07 PM
Are the glasses still a possibility Shannon?
I haven't heard otherwise and have no reason to suspect they won't make it to market.
My two sets of figures arrived yesterday...I couldn't believe how fast since I only ordered them Monday!
Let's start with the good...the cards are absolutely jaw dropping in person. Mint on card collectors are going to be very, VERY happy. I will go on the record as saying this is the best packaging we have ever gotten on any Universal monster product EVER, and that's saying a lot. I cannot wait to see the full reveal for series two.
The figures themselves are a more complex issue...they are hit and miss, but mostly hit. There are just a few minor issues that keep them from being perfect. I really like the sculpts on all of them except for the Wolf Man. The head and body sculpt is inferior to the Funko version EXCEPT for the legs. He has the bent knee, tip-toed wolf feet that the Funko figure should have had. If you could put the Super7 legs on the Funko body you'd have the perfect 3 3/4 Wolf Man.
The only other issue is the paint. It's very neatly applied...that's not the issue. No, it's some of the color choices. The Creature has a darker dry brushed color over the green plastic that makes him look somewhat dirty. The Wolf Man's clothing colors are too bright green and blue for my tastes...more subdued colors would have worked better. Lastly the Mummy. His head and hands are a bright minty green...the same color usually reserved for Frankenstein. It's almost like they were copying the old soaky, but decided to go brighter. It just doesn't work for me. Gray would have been a MUCH better choice, or a toned down green-gray. There will be repaints coming from me.
All in all though...I like them very much. I'm glad I bought them and will definitely be getting series two! With Super7's track record of reissuing variants I'm certain we'll be seeing glow versions as well, and I'm hoping for a Remco inspired set like they did with the Crimson Ghost. I highly recommend everyone pick up at least ONE set. I think you'll regret it later if you don't, plus supporting these will ensure future waves. We all complain about a general lack of decent Universal Monster product, so when a company goes to such effort to produce something as nice as these, we all need to step up and support it, otherwise we have only ourselves to blame if the monsters wither and die.
I'll post some comparison pics later.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 11, 2018, 07:48:30 PM
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1978/44530519074_389b7d92a2_b.jpg)
What a difference 54 years make.
The regression in quality and coolness is stunning.
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. :-\
Quote from: horrorhunter on October 12, 2018, 04:10:37 PM
The regression in quality and coolness is stunning.
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. :-\
Well, I'm with you brother. Love the carded figures, but have no problem passing on the buckets.
JP
Quote from: horrorhunter on October 12, 2018, 04:10:37 PM
The regression in quality and coolness is stunning.
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.
Quote from: Mord on October 12, 2018, 04:58:42 PM
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.
JP
I am so glad i passed on the buckets. Had no interest in the figures past the 2 sdcc i got for the halloween style cards. The paper people might have been nice but i lost interest and they never happened anyway. All it took was 1 simple lie from the owner to give me much needed pause and save some cash.
Glad some of you took advantage of the code i posted tho.
(Also, not knocking anything that any of you are enjoying, just wasnt for me)
Quote from: deadonarrival on October 12, 2018, 06:53:32 PM
I am so glad i passed on the buckets. ...
The Frank Bucket was the only thing I bought. The fact that I collect only Frankenstein (for reasons of expense and space) helped in that decision. I have much looser standards for Halloween decorations.
But, I don't like anything else they have done so far. It wasn't difficult to pass on any of their product.
I respect other collectors' opinions of this stuff. If you love it, great. Enjoy your purchases.
I know I tend to be too blunt in my opinions. If you have a new addition to your family, don't show me your snapshots. I don't fawn over ugly babies.
Quote from: deadonarrival on October 12, 2018, 06:53:32 PM
Glad some of you took advantage of the code i posted tho.
(Also, not knocking anything that any of you are enjoying, just wasnt for me)
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. :)
I'm partial to Creature stuff so I'm being more forgiving of the Creature bucket. Also, I agree with everyone that the art is topnotch for the 3.75" figures. That figure style just never appealed to me probably because I was a teenager in the late '70s/early '80s and wasn't buying toys then so the nostalgia just isn't there for me. The card art is so good I almost bought them anyway but I don't have the disposable cash to drop so I passed. It isn't the 3.75" size that I'm less than thrilled with, it's the way the figures have limited articulation but big obvious articulation joints (I love solid-molded playset-style figures of that size, and smaller, like Palmers and MPC Weirds). And, as has been pointed out by many, 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.
These guys are 3.75" tall and I dig them:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1948/31002868838_69b40fb0bc_b.jpg)
Just shows how tastes differ.
Quote from: Mord on October 12, 2018, 04:58:42 PM
... 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.
Quote from: horrorhunter on October 12, 2018, 07:15:29 PM
... 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.
(Emphasis mine.)
Sadly, this sums up where we are with many of the new toys.
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.
It is a philosophy that hasn't worked in politics. The "I don't like him/her but he/she will be better once they are in office, so I'll go ahead and vote for them" theory doesn't seem to work there. What makes anyone think it will function any better in the toy market? *
* Pick your party/candidate on that one. (My only
non-partisan foray into politics, I promise.)
Here endeth the sermon.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 12, 2018, 07:41:54 PM
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.
In the bigger picture (cliché, I know) I'm glad companies are keeping the monster toy market alive in general. Granted, the same companies probably won't make available desirable products after turning out undesirable offerings, but eventually there's a small chance they might. The point is that by keeping the market alive some other company might step in and make items that do appeal to different collectors. If the market dries up totally then there's no chance for that to happen. That's why I appreciate seeing somebody still making monster toys, even if it's toys I'm not into personally.
Look, I realize that I'm far too blunt and abrasive concerning modern toys. For that, I apologize. I I could rephrase that a little more delicately. I just think these companies need to be bitch-slapped, until they get it right.
Quote from: Mord on October 12, 2018, 08:49:15 PM
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.
(I hope I live long enough to see if it happens to me.)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 12, 2018, 09:29:31 PM
I've heard that sometimes happens to older people. They tend to get curmudgeonly. It comes out when they are surrounded by whipper-snappers.
(I hope I live long enough to see if it happens to me.)
GET OFF MY LAWN, PUNK!
Or, I'll kick you with my good foot.
You know what your tv screen looks like when you put it in stretch mode? That's what these buckets look like. LOL
JP
Quote from: Wolfman on October 12, 2018, 10:28:13 PM
You know what your tv screen looks like when you put it in stretch mode? That's what these buckets look like. LOL
JP
They were far too wedded to the notion that their buckets needed to be rOund.
Quote from: Mord on October 12, 2018, 10:27:37 PM
GET OFF MY LAWN, PUNK!
Or, I'll kick you with my good foot.
That reminds me... I gotta buy a few dozen eggs in the next couple days.
They need time to ripen before Halloween.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 12, 2018, 10:35:34 PM
They were far too wedded to the notion that their buckets needed to be rOund.
Hey! It's not a pumpkin!
Quote from: Count Zachula on October 11, 2018, 06:42:14 PM
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 don't ever recall the Mole People and I want Hyde. Dr. Jekyl would be nice too, make a nice 2 pack. Also Igor or a Hunchback, Dracula's Bride(s), and Maria from Metropolis.
CCC.
NY Convention Exclusives are up, including Garloo, Phantom Starkiller, and a King Diamond restock.
Quote from: Skorpius on October 15, 2018, 09:17:44 PM
NY Convention Exclusives are up, including Garloo, Phantom Starkiller, and a King Diamond restock.
Thanks for the heads up. I was just thinking today, that I needed to check Super7's site to see if The Great Garloo figure is up. It is and I bought it.
thm
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?
Quote from: horrorhunter on October 15, 2018, 10:47:04 PM
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
Quote from: tylerh on October 16, 2018, 01:24:37 AM
I believe they sold out
Aren't we supposed to get regular releases of these?
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.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on October 16, 2018, 02:03:16 AM
Aren't we supposed to get regular releases of these?
That's what I thought...
Somebody wake me up if they ever decide to make the Soaky Bottles.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on October 16, 2018, 02:52:33 AM
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.
Quote from: LordMudd on October 16, 2018, 03:14:37 AM
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.
Masks are coming!
Have patience.
The paper monsters and great Garloo are up for sale now :D
https://super7.com/collections/nycc-2018?mc_cid=ae24559dba&mc_eid=841ab1c709
Ian
Thanks for the link. Just ordered both Frankie A Wolfy PP's.
WL
We should have figures and buckets in stock at Bizarro-Wuxtry in Athens, GA on Friday, if UPS is to be believed.
The Garloo figure and the packaging is awesome. The packaging is like half the appeal of the piece.
thm
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on October 16, 2018, 03:59:13 AM
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. That may be the twelfth figure. They'd better not screw up the likeness.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 16, 2018, 09:33:44 PM
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.
I don't know if it is good marketing or not. They tried it with the Batman 66 line and it tanked.
CCC.
Quote from: Mord on October 16, 2018, 09:44:22 PM
Nobody's even mentioned the possibility of a Monolith Monsters figure.
I'd buy it!
Quote from: LordMudd on October 16, 2018, 09:57:29 PM
I don't know if it is good marketing or not. They tried it with the Batman 66 line and it tanked.
CCC.
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.
Well, maybe thats why they offered the artwork on soda bottles and prints. Because they too are unsure. Oh well. I will continue to believe they are forthcoming until they suffer the Mezco Mrs. Bates fate that nearly destroyed my sanity.
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.
Quote from: StyreneDude on October 17, 2018, 04:33:47 AM
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.
I supported the line too, so I did my part also.
I support them also-
Lets not let this line die on the vine... er uh, tree, like my oft mentioned fate of the Hallmark Uni Monsters ornaments!
I've got my two full setsus the Creature bucket already. Gonna get the Frank bucket and those new Hellboy figures when pay day hits as well. Probably get a couple more Mole Men to flesh them out for an army. :)
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on October 17, 2018, 01:33:02 AM
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.
Right now I think UM is their strongest line.
CCC.
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.
Quote from: Universal Steve on October 19, 2018, 03:19:01 AM
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.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on October 19, 2018, 03:50:04 AM
They just haven't been scheduled yet.
Just refer to your copy of the company schedule.
(It's at the bottom of page 3.)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 19, 2018, 03:56:25 AM
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.
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 19, 2018, 02:11:44 PM
Soooo, it was a joke, then?
Ya know, for a guy with such a big forehead...
Come on now peeps....let's stay positive. I hope the drinkware gets made using this art. My mother used to collect glasses. I got bit...but only for Universal Monsters. I have the Anchor Hockings, The 1980 Spencer's set, the Pizza Hut kids meals cups, The Spencer's from last year, and the Habib's. Also the Wolfman glass from Alamo Drafthouse. So more glasses would be welcome. Especially using Repka's art. Hubba Hubba.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 19, 2018, 04:17:09 PM
Ya know, for a guy with such a big forehead...
It's mostly Styrofoam peanuts in there.
Got my Garloo's last night. I know he's not a UM, but with all the other greatSuper7 stuff I had to express my happiness at finally getting him. I always wanted one as a kid and this Reaction figure is great!
It's gonna be a hard wait for Series 2 of these UM guys, the other buckets, soakers, puzzles and everything. I guess I should be greatful to for my finances but I reeeeally hope they don't wait until next October for anything else. I need this kinda joy spread out year 'round.
Now that Super7 has released The Great Garloo in 3 3/4", I would love to see them do a King Zor!
Quote from: Joseph_Baeza on October 20, 2018, 03:48:19 PM
I would love to see them do a King Zor!
How about a Marx batt-op Frankenstein? :)
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 20, 2018, 05:16:20 PM
How about a Marx batt-op Frankenstein? :)
Oh, my! Definitely!
My monsters arrived today. Here is a comparison shot of the dayglow Metaluna Mutant on the right with the regular one on the left.
(https://i.imgur.com/pmsUt52.jpg)
CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on October 20, 2018, 10:03:47 PM
My monsters arrived today. Here is a comparison shot of the dayglow Metaluna Mutant on the right with the regular one on the left.
(https://i.imgur.com/pmsUt52.jpg)
CCC.
Awesome
I prefer the standard to the day glow. Nothing personal against the day glow. Just not for my taste.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 21, 2018, 12:03:42 AM
I prefer the standard to the day glow.
The day glow looks like he's wearing glasses. ;D
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 21, 2018, 12:03:42 AM
I prefer the standard to the day glow. Nothing personal against the day glow. Just not for my taste.
More veins.
The veins are actually the same, just more visible. The only extra red is the flaring off of the eyes. The shade of red is also slightly darker.
CCC.
Ended up buying all six of the ReAction figures and both of the SuperBuckets. 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. For the most part I'm pleased with the items (other than the bucket arriving damaged, obviously). For their part, Super 7 customer service has been pretty easy to work with regarding the issue. I'll probably get the next series of ReAction figures, if they are ever released. If the Paper People were a little less expensive, I'd probably get those too, but I'm probably going to pass on those for now. They look cool, but I don't know if I can justify spending $25 a piece on those.
I also just noticed that they've added a Creature from the Black Lagoon coaches jacket. I don't think I've seen that before: https://super7.com/collections/universal-monsters/products/universal-monsters-coaches-jacket-the-creature.
Quote from: TheMadScientist on October 21, 2018, 08:17:22 PM
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!
What size is "PPK"?
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 21, 2018, 10:31:54 PM
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.
Quote from: TheMadScientist on October 21, 2018, 08:17:22 PM
...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.
Quote from: horrorhunter on October 21, 2018, 11:39:08 PM
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.
Quote from: TheMadScientist on October 22, 2018, 12:08:00 AM
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.
The Retro-a-go-go/Super7 Frankenstein & Creature Masks are up - $20.00 each.
https://super7.com/collections/halloween-collection?mc_cid=c1cc450b58&mc_eid=b4b47386df
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1940/44614529575_6fc65a2d70_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1903/44614529365_0b5286b7dd_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1951/44614529215_245b277725_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1947/44614528975_7c2f576535_b.jpg)
Now were talkin'! Gonna go great with my bucket! :)
Just ordered mine. Got a Creech and a Frank. These things are sweet! Stoked over here.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2726/1450/products/UM-MonsterMask-CreatureBox_2048x2048.png?v=1540323707)
Tried the old SUPERSAVER trick but I guess it's expired. Still, no problem forking over 20 bucks each for these babies. ;D
Are these identical paint schemes to the SDCC masks?
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 24, 2018, 02:00:25 AM
Are these identical paint schemes to the SDCC masks?
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:
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ckEAAOSwHWJbnKp3/s-l1600.jpg)
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on October 24, 2018, 05:59:53 AM
. . and the Creature from their San Diego is primarily orange.
Oh boy, that
is different! Thanks Shannon.
They had Frankenstein masks at the Boodega in San Diego, they were also a different color scheme.
They had the buckets on display but not for sale and personally I like the neon color scheme of the figures better than these new releases.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on October 24, 2018, 05:59:53 AM
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:
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ckEAAOSwHWJbnKp3/s-l1600.jpg)
That orange one is garishly cool as an oddity. Reminds me of a Halloween variant.
But, I prefer the regular one we're getting:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1951/44614529215_245b277725_b.jpg)
Quote from: horrorhunter on October 25, 2018, 06:04:54 PM
That orange one is garishly cool as an oddity.
It's really out there! ;D
Anybody else get a Reaction Wolfman whose leg brokecehrn you moved it? Or did I win that particular lottery?
Quote from: AndyFish on October 25, 2018, 05:08:02 PM
They had Frankenstein masks at the Boodega in San Diego, they were also a different color scheme.
Are you certain of that, Andy? Any chance you've got or can find any photos of it?
Just got my Retro-a-gogo/Super7 Frankenstein Mask.
They ship their items in nice, sturdy, ample sized boxes with stiff wrapping paper for a cushion. They also ship very fast.
The box that the Mask comes in is a lot thicker than the old, vintage masks and should hold up very well over the years. I was glad to see that the orange box is not as light and bright as the catalog illustration. Looks really good.
The Mask is a little bit thicker and less flexible than the vacuum-formed originals.
Glad I got one.
They sold out immediately I guess,,,,I cannot find them available on their site. What a bummer.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 26, 2018, 08:55:18 PM
They sold out immediately I guess,,,,I cannot find them available on their site. What a bummer.
Bummer, indeed.
I put my order in about 5 minutes after I Got their e-mail. Then I posted the pictures here and got an immediate reply from a member who bought one of each. I wonder how fast they sold out?
What?! No!! Crap! I missed it?! :(
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 26, 2018, 09:44:00 PM
What?! No!! Crap! I missed it?! :(
Jeeze, Mikey. I thought you would be all over that.
They aren't listed on their site, anymore. I wonder if they will make another run of these?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 26, 2018, 10:16:31 PM
Jeeze, Mikey. I thought you would be all over that.
I thought they were going to be available for more than 2 days! All the other things have been there longer and none have sold out. Nobody ever used the words "
Extremely Limited Edition!!!"
From what my sales rep said, they barely had any left after NYCC. I had previously understood that we'd get these wholesale, but obviously their remaining numbers were too small. Not clear if there's another run coming.
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.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1922/44844712144_bbda226686_b.jpg)
If they're smart they'll make more. No trouble selling through, evidently.
I've obtained the giant versions of these at Retro-A-Go-GO. as well as 6other giant masks. Well worth the $$.
https://www.retroagogo.com/categories/retro-decor/vac-tastic-plastic/ (https://www.retroagogo.com/categories/retro-decor/vac-tastic-plastic/)
Quote from: Wicked Lester on October 27, 2018, 01:49:34 AM
I've obtained the giant versions of these at Retro-A-Go-GO. as well as 6other giant masks. Well worth the $$.
https://www.retroagogo.com/categories/retro-decor/vac-tastic-plastic/ (https://www.retroagogo.com/categories/retro-decor/vac-tastic-plastic/)
Pretty cool!
(https://cdn3.bigcommerce.com/s-sby4jv/product_images/uploaded_images/vactastic-plastic-masks-category-header.jpg?t=1491493058)
Quote from: horrorhunter on October 27, 2018, 01:17:41 AM
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.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1922/44844712144_bbda226686_b.jpg)
If they're smart they'll make more. No trouble selling through, evidently.
I dawdled. I got a rock. ::)
Quote from: horrorhunter on October 27, 2018, 02:14:01 AM
Pretty cool!
(https://cdn3.bigcommerce.com/s-sby4jv/product_images/uploaded_images/vactastic-plastic-masks-category-header.jpg?t=1491493058)
Thanks for popping up a pic. The last few mos I have had PC issues that I can't figure out and can't do half the stuff I was doing 6 mos ago.
I HIGHLY recommend the Retro-A Go-Go vacu masks. for $30-40 + shipping they are WELL worth it. Hell the box art some is worth the price alone.
I received a package from S7 today. I had to get 2 more of these guys because, after all, they are the Mole PEOPLE, not the Mole PERSON.
(https://i.imgur.com/hysmsTF.jpg)
CCC.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 27, 2018, 03:55:40 AM
... I got a rock.
I had a little trouble with the scissors.
My masks arrived safe and sound, but I won't be getting 'em til Christmas!
Quote from: aura of foreboding on October 28, 2018, 11:55:33 PM
My masks arrived safe and sound, but I won't be getting 'em til Christmas!
Bummer!
Quote from: aura of foreboding on October 29, 2018, 11:33:00 PM
Well, it's better than getting them for Easter!
or not getting them AT ALL!!! :'(
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 30, 2018, 12:35:13 AM
or not getting them AT ALL!!! :'(
Since they were such hot-sellers, I would hope they would do another run.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 28, 2018, 10:15:28 PM
I had a little trouble with the scissors.
The rock landed the scissors, then the paper Wolfman sat on the rock.
CCC.
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. There wasn't very much room between the bucket and the side of the box, and the only packing material was a couple layers of paper, so it's no wonder they keep getting damaged. The plastic around the nose is fairly thin, so if the nose is facing the side of the box, and the box gets hit at all, it's going to get pushed in.
This is starting to get pretty aggravating, and honestly I'm losing interest in doing business with them going forward. Fingers crossed, customer service responds tomorrow.
Quote from: TheMadScientist on October 31, 2018, 02:19:40 AM
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?
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 31, 2018, 02:43:14 AM
Are you buying from the Super 7 website?
Yep, it's directly from them.
Quote from: TheMadScientist on October 31, 2018, 02:19:40 AM
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....
Really? Sorry about your bad luck.
Ordered mine from Super7 and it come in a box with plenty room and enough crumpled paper to keep it from moving around.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 31, 2018, 03:06:52 AM
Ordered mine from Super7 and it come in a box with plenty room and enough crumpled paper to keep it from moving around.
Same here for my Creature.
Well, I had to pay double, but I got a S7 Creature mask.
Quote from: Mike Scott on November 01, 2018, 01:10:25 AM
Well, I had to pay double, but I got a S7 Creature mask.
Yea! But that sucks!
(I told
you first.)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 01, 2018, 01:41:55 AM
Yea! But that sucks!
And now I wait for S7 to come out with another batch of them. :P
I order directly from S-7 and my Phantom fig. was packed with others in rather small box.
They had paper rapped over them, and stacked opposite/atop each other, for a close fit.
They box had some crease/crush damage, and my Phantom suffered a bad dog-eared corner.
S-7 replaced the fig. and sent me a postal label for its return, which I received back in great shape.
I got the masks also, and they came in a large box, with plenty paper, and in great shape.
I received my Paper People Frankenstein, and Wolf Man, and was surprised by the wight of these two.
These are not your regular dime store Halloween cut outs, they are of a heavy thick cardboard, and at 55" will be certain eye catchers!
Also packed very well, and received in perfect shape.
Other than the Target Uni Monsters Halloween cards, Mego Dracula fig. I Thank S-7 for the Best Universal Monsters offerings this Halloween, and year!
Oh, and as much as I love the retro look of the masks-Please make/release masks as the stunning box art depicts!!
I was checking eBay for the Super 7 masks and this SDCC Creature sold for $42 at auction: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018-SDCC-Exclusive-Creature-from-the-Black-Lagoon-retro-mask-MIB-by-Super7-/123379869008?nordt=true&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m43663.l44720 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018-SDCC-Exclusive-Creature-from-the-Black-Lagoon-retro-mask-MIB-by-Super7-/123379869008?nordt=true&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m43663.l44720)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/PC4AAOSw~WNbow~M/s-l1600.jpg)
A regular S7 Creature mask is up now on a BIN for $55. No Franks listed yet.
I'm surprised it took the scalpers this long to start drawing blood. These masks must be more scarce than some of us thought. At least not many are being sold currently. High realized prices will draw more out for sale though. I wonder why most of us were under the impression Super 7 would have plenty of these things? Kind of snuck up on us. ???
Quote from: horrorhunter on November 01, 2018, 02:43:25 AM
I was checking eBay for the Super 7 masks and this SDCC Creature sold for $42 at auction:
That's the one I bought.
Quote from: Mike Scott on November 01, 2018, 03:30:26 AM
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, and fewer still of the SDCC exclusives.
Quote from: horrorhunter on November 01, 2018, 04:09:34 AM
There must be fewer of the regular S7 masks than we were led to believe.
That will be true, if they don't release any more of them.
And what about the Bride and WM masks?
Quote from: Mike Scott on November 01, 2018, 03:30:26 AM
That's the one I bought.
That's the San Diego version, and there won't be more of those, tmk.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on November 01, 2018, 08:36:39 AM
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.
Quote from: Mike Scott on November 01, 2018, 11:35:59 AM
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)
Quote from: Mike Scott on November 01, 2018, 07:16:18 PM
Then where is this one from?
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ckEAAOSwHWJbnKp3/s-l1600.jpg)
That is the SDCC one, the normal one has blue around the eye holes.
Ian
Quote from: Mike Scott on November 01, 2018, 07:16:18 PM
Then where is this one from?
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ckEAAOSwHWJbnKp3/s-l1600.jpg)
It's the same mask. :laugh:
Here's a pic from the auction you won:
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/r9AAAOSwqIhbow-i/s-l1600.jpg)
You know how colors look different due to lighting, pic editing, etc. Well, those are both orange.
Here's that pic from the auction I posted earlier. It even says "Orange" on the box side at the bottom of the pic.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/PC4AAOSw~WNbow~M/s-l1600.jpg)
Quote from: horrorhunter on November 01, 2018, 07:43:56 PM
You know how colors look different due to lighting, pic editing, etc. Well, those are both orange.
I hope it looks like the darker one, then. I like that one better!
Quote from: horrorhunter on October 25, 2018, 06:04:54 PM
That orange one is garishly cool as an oddity. Reminds me of a Halloween variant.
But, I prefer the regular one we're getting:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1951/44614529215_245b277725_b.jpg)
This one doesn't have green over the eyes.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 01, 2018, 07:49:32 PM
This one doesn't have green over the eyes.
Oh yeah! Good eye, there!
Quote from: Mike Scott on November 01, 2018, 07:48:53 PM
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.
Quote from: horrorhunter on November 01, 2018, 08:01:42 PM
You'll probably want both in your collection at some point since you specialize.
I don't feel bad about the price, now, knowing it's the SDCC version.
Here's another show exclusive most of us won't be getting:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4881/45754221792_28fe260e92_b.jpg)
Maria - Metropolis - 3.75 in. - ReAcation - DesignerCon Exclusive - 2018
Click on picture for larger image.
The show is the weekend of the 16th.
Nice of Super7 to let us know what we're missing. Too bad, I would have paid $15 for that one.
I feel sorry for fans of Metropolis. That's a cool lil gal.
I'm sure it will be up on the site afterwards for a little while. They've been good about putting figures up right after a show. Garloo is still there.
As you can see by my Avatar, I would love to have one. Hell, I want 5.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 10, 2018, 01:51:03 AM
Here's another show exclusive most of us won't be getting:
Great card! What site did you see that on?
Quote from: Mike Scott on November 10, 2018, 06:43:53 PM
Great card! What site did you see that on?
It came in an e-mail from Super7:
http://super7hq.com/news/super7-at-designercon-2018?mc_cid=36d1a825f0&mc_eid=ed00a10b1a (http://super7hq.com/news/super7-at-designercon-2018?mc_cid=36d1a825f0&mc_eid=ed00a10b1a)
I would love to have that/Her. Truly awesome.
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. I really like both masks but I don't think I'd give much over $20 each for them plus shipping. I find it difficult to shell out for something new like that at much more than original retail, and sometimes not even at retail if I think something is way overpriced.
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.
Quote from: horrorhunter on November 10, 2018, 10:59:10 PM
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.
They don't seem to be making much excess product when it comes to Universal Monster items.
Maybe they could keep collector interest up by altering the colors of masks and boxes on future runs.
Brian Flynn (Super7) mentioned on Instagram or somewhere that a second run may be done next year.
Maria is listed as "copper", and its an oversized card. There is absolutely no way that mold is exclusive to the show, its just a paint/Variant. Designercon is a fun show, but its too small to support a unique mold, and S7 is the king of milking molds for repaints. She will be on the website eventually, and a standard version will inevitably follow.
I decided to skip the masks. I wanted them, but s7 were heavily milking their releases to get multiple shipping charges. One week Alien/Hellboy, then Universal Monsters, then SDCC releases of reaction figures, then the masks. Ask Fans of Mattels "Matty Collector" lines how well their shipping woes hurt their lines and drove fans away out of frustration.II really love s7 reaction figures, but I want to spend my money on toys not multiple shipping charges, and Im not interested in scrambling to compete against ebay scalpers. Tons of other stuff competing for my money including the rebirth of Mego. And I'm skipping Designercon in favor of work so I'll get whatever standard version of Maria comes out later. Really, really getting tired of the constant con exclusives.
Quote from: VulcansFury on November 12, 2018, 12:47:01 PM
... Really, really getting tired of the constant con exclusives.
You ain't the only one.
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.
Chase crap backfires with me....and a lot of other collectors. Especially now. People's behavior patterns have changed. As have their methods of purchasing things. Super7 talked me right out of collecting their masks. By making them such short runs. Not gonna fight to have the "honor" or "privilege" of giving someone my money for a product. Either make it available for the ones who want it or don't.
Marketers have also learned that a lot of collectors have ocd. They will buy every version of every thing. I don't play those games either.
Quote from: John Pertwee on November 12, 2018, 04:27:01 PM
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.
Playmates Star Trek, line?
Yes. The released Picard and Yar as a limited release, and because of the outrage that followed they released the Barclay figure in a run of 3,000 instead of 1,701. It didn't help.
I vividly remember the 1701 debacle. It upset the fandom so much that sales overall plummeted hard enough to kill the line. Sadly it was long enough ago that a lot of modern marketers dont grasp that situation. I love s7's MOTU line (got into it for Scareglow because glow in the dark skeletons are awesome) and have been instantly turned off due to the high number of limited exclusives, its overwhelmingly ridiculous. And for all of those and even the masks, S7 doesnt care what I think because they still sell out. But if itturns off enough people overall, this is how lines die when the retailers get stuck with unsold stock and dont buy more. BBTS and EE and the like are still holding the bag on a lot of the standard releases. Just like the vendors at SDCC who complain that Funko spams the market with too many exclusives that the fans dont have enough money to spend elsehere at other booths.
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.
Quote from: John Pertwee on November 13, 2018, 02:25:17 AM
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.
Quote from: John Pertwee on November 13, 2018, 02:25:17 AM
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 don't recommend it, BUT, you could buy up a chunk of the figures forcing them to have to restock and then return the older figures after the restock. Like I said, I don't agree with this tactic but I've seen and heard of people doing it with other toy lines.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on November 10, 2018, 09:56:01 PM
I would love to have that/Her. Truly awesome.
I ill have this. It has been on my suggestion list for years. So has the Metaluna Mutant. Maybe someone is finally smart enough to listen to me.
ELVIRA.
VAMPIRELLA.
BARBARELLA.
GALAXINA.
CCC.
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
Quote from: Palifan on November 13, 2018, 09:03:47 PM
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'.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 14, 2018, 04:00:31 AM
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'.
You're right about it saying exclusive on it so I've no idea about this. It's defiantly getting a release after the convention though but maybe it'll be a different variant. I would just hang on if you're after it as it will see the light of day in some form and I'm sure the main release will look the closest to the one in the film.
Ian
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 14, 2018, 04:00:31 AM
Why not simply make a product, advertise its price and sell it to interested parties?
Don't be tryin' to scare people with your fancy "logic"!
Some of the Universal prints up for grabs (not sure if these have been up for a while though).
https://super7.com/collections/black-friday?page=2
Also Metropolis - https://super7.com/collections/black-friday/products/metropolis-reaction-figure-maria-copper
Ian
It's kind of hard to believe that they haven't sold all 85 of the prints by now.
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.
Quote from: John Pertwee on November 24, 2018, 01:24:05 PM
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.
Sorry to hear that and unfortunately they didn't last long. The shipping for me in the UK was $23 so it was a pass for me but then a UK stockist who receives some of Super7's stock had them in this morning so I managed to get one. It was still expensive though as it was £24 here plus the shipping. Quite a mark up on the original price tag of $15 but that's the way things are in the UK (don't even get me started on the price of the new Mego Monsters over here when you can find them on eBay ::)).
I do think though that this figure will be plentiful if you wait as this is just an exclusive colorways and I'm sure the standard release will be closer to the version in the film so it might be worth holding out unless there's one on eBay that's at a fair price.
Ian
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.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 24, 2018, 04:48:57 PM
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.
Happy I could help out Adam and I am glad I picked one up also but as mentioned I do think this will come back again so it's worth keeping an eye out if others are after one.
Ian
Monsters In Motion is listing Maria as a Very Limited pre-order, with a promise to ship on November 30th.
Here is another chance to get Metropolis' Maria at retail:
https://tinyurl.com/y8ncbxgl
Thank you Thank you Thank you
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.
Quote from: LordMudd on November 29, 2018, 07:21:09 PM
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.
:o
Quote from: LordMudd on November 29, 2018, 07:21:09 PM
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.
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.
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!
I believe that the Maria was promoted not as a show exclusive, but rather as a show debut. Don't know how many of this particular version and card were made, but we have 10 coming to the shop, and, if I can quote from an e-mail from my rep, "This is the black version (yup, we'll have more versions in the future), on a foil card." So don't panic.
Quote from: Devlin on November 30, 2018, 12:25:54 AM
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!
My grandmother had a Raggedy Ann "action figure" when she was little.
Quote from: Devlin on November 30, 2018, 12:25:54 AM
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:
https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/silent-screamers-maria-from-metropolis/mz99204 (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/silent-screamers-maria-from-metropolis/mz99204)
Quote from: Trap-Door Maker on November 30, 2018, 01:57:06 AM
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.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6e/68/ef/6e68ef198b88650c0000edd5517e2d19.jpg)
The Nosferatu, Golem, and
Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari, figures are really nice. All are stylized with a
German Expressionism vibe.
Quote from: Mike Scott on November 29, 2018, 11:51:06 PM
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.
Maybe we can settle on this is the first 3.75" figure.
I liked the bigger figures, but having a collection ostensibly dedicated to one character, I didn't want to give up very much space to something "other".
Super7 is preying upon their customers. They aren't announcing jack squat about their plans for Maria because they want to whip collectors into a "limited edition" frenzy, and they (yet AGAIN) are spreading out their exclusive releases by putting up the gold armor Arthur from Ghost & Goblins up next week online even though he was at DesignerCon with Maria. Just like they did with their SDCC exclusives and the UM masks. They are intentionally trying to gouge fans on shipping charges and multiple website visits. Brian Flynn made remarks years ago on Rebelscum about how he felt SDCC was all about him, his company and his exclusives.
ReAction as so niche, and he's running them down the path that destroyed lines like Playmates Star Trek and anything made for MattyCollector. Honestly, I'm over this predatory nonsense and if I can't get them at MSRP retail at places like BBTS or EE, then I just don't care anymore. They have already driven me away from being a completionist, and they are rapidly pushing me away entirely with their disgusting tactics.
Don't forget if you have been collecting the Alien line, you have to re-purchase figures you already own to complete your set! Or *maybe* you can get them carded later, dates TBD, individually available or only in sets like at SDCC TBD.
I have changed my entire outlook on collecting due to this type of crap. I only buy for fun, and pass on anything that becomes a chore. There is a neverending stream of things to buy and collect, nobody has a true corner on any market, and I buy things I want to *enjoy*, not simply to accumulate more "stuff". The toys are fun, but this relationship is rapidly becoming toxic.
Quote from: VulcansFury on November 30, 2018, 03:12:39 AM
Super7 is preying upon their customers. ...
The "Fury" in your screen name seems appropriate.
But I really agree.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 30, 2018, 03:18:02 AM
The "Fury" in your screen name seems appropriate.
But I really agree.
As do I.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 30, 2018, 03:18:02 AM
The "Fury" in your screen name seems appropriate.
But I really agree.
Well, I can certainly see the logic in amortizing costs and re-using molds with repaints. ;D
But the hoops. The endless hoops we have to jump through. Bleech.
I think we've progressed far enough through the history of collectibles to see the trend that almost no license dies forever. We now live in an age where the bulk of collectibles and toys are built upon existing IPs. Companies bid over and over again on nostalgic properties. We just got our second ReAction figures of Creature, Mummy and Wolfman in just a few short years. We live in a world where 3 3/4 highly articulated figures of The Golden Girls exist and we can walk into any Target and buy Facts Of Life Megos, (and they are actively developing Blade Runner Megos!). Batman 1966 is available on home video and have many likeness based products available. So we can no longer say "never" about any property, only likely/unlikely. So, I feel no pressure to buy anything thinking that this will be the only time EVER that it will be offered. It might get remade better or worse (different scale, worse/NO likeness i.e. Lugosi) but chances are high that more will come along (Golden Girls are getting upcoming releases in 1/9 Mego scale).
So, the more barriers placed before us, the more hoops to jump to obtain, the easier it is to say "Pass!". $15 is really pushing it for this scale. I love the style, but when constant shipping charges push them into close to $20 territory, on par with the 6-inch highly articulated figures like Marvel Legends and Star Wars Black series, well that's a tough pill to swallow. I WANT to army-build Mole People, Zentradi Battle Pods and especially POTA Ape Soldiers, but not at these prices.
I've been collecting for decades. I bought a lot of the DC Animated figures, and when the only way to get figures like the less-recognized Bat-Villains or Lois Lane in the multi-pack re-releases, I sucked it up and dealt with it. I get the economics of the situation, and recognize some times that's the only way to get a product out that might pegwarm otherwise.
BUT multipacks are meant to be cost-saving. Every retailer who's done a public Q&A state that the packaging is a huge chunk of the cost, and multipacks cut down on those costs. Super7 still charges full price for their multipacks vs single releases. And Alien had 3 new figures, that required buying at least 3 repeats get the new sculpts. I'm glad they refreshed and repainted the old sculpts to make it worthwhile, and it's the kind of practice I can forgive on a once-in-a-blue-moon occurrence, but there was no reason they couldn't have put all 3 new figures in one pack other than greed. Hellboy had 2 head variants between the 2 3-packs and they still wanted full price per figure. I'd beg and advocate for POTA Gorilla Soldier multipacks to make army-building cheaper, but its very obvious that Super7 fully intends to milk everything for full price until the teats turn purple (then they'll sell those teats as con-exclusive repaints!)
Super7 wants to mimic Kenner Star Wars, but they fail to grasp their most basic principle. Kenner SW was based on "Collect them All!", BUT they maintained a reasonable price and ready availability. Super7 *wants* us to "Collect Them All" but gouges us on price and availability. This is not a formula for long-term success, and once the scalpers get stuck with tons of unsold stock from buying up "exclusives" then I think we'll see a sharp decline in output. Funko ReActions were lacking in sculpts, but were all easier to obtain than these Super7 price gouges. $80 to $100 cardboard playsets with plastic bases? I've passed on every one of those. $15 per figure is really pressing the threshold as it is. Asking $45 for the She-Ra/Hordak 2-pack on one card when they'll be re-released on individual cards later for $15 cheaper for the pairis just gouging. They are just milking it for all they can, while they can.
And again, their radio-silence on Maria is just utterly disrespectful. If this is the level of manipulation we have to deal with, then I'll only pop in for the figures I really want and ignore the rest, which if more people do this, hurts the overall lines. I'll stick with BBTS pre-orders, and recast or order from Ali Baba if I want to repaint my own. Just like in relationships, love doesn't solve everything, and the level of treatment from S7 is really fast becoming toxic. Love of DCUC, Thundercats and He-Man didn't save them from MattyCollector's crap, and Star Trek being at its height still wasn't enough after Playmates upset their fans. But again, Brian Flynn's narcissistic delusions that SDCC is all about him that he's said in the past tells me that he is incapable of accepting any responsibility for any fault. (I haven't seen any petitions to change SDCC to S7CC)
Oh, and to not be completely Fury-ous, I have been supportive of this style and the $15 pricepoint because I do recognize they don't have the distribution numbers of the big dogs like Marvel and SW. I'll pay more for niche, and continue to do so. But the Honeymoon is over and its hard to look past the constant warts. I do still have a very, very long wish-list but if these figures hit $20 I'm done and out.
Even Vesuvius needed to vent.
Quote from: VulcansFury on November 30, 2018, 03:12:39 AM
Brian Flynn made remarks years ago on Rebelscum about how he felt SDCC was all about him, his company and his exclusives.
I searched, trying to find this. Will you link t the source, I would very much like to read that.
I only buy what I like. If I really like something, I will really try to get it; e.g. Mego Dracula. If I kinda want something, I will kinda try to get it; e.g. Mego Werewolf. I like these reaction figures, and they have been pretty easy to obtain for me. I like the fact that I don't have to go to these dumb conventions to get pieces and that they are offered online afterward at the same price.
I think you make valid points, especially on the scalpers and the shipping. Scalpers suck. They ruin everything for everyone. I hate them. Scalpers are the reason this hobby has gone to pot. As far as shipping, Super 7 could easily release like items on the same day. The positive outlook says they want to get items to the consumers as soon as they are available. The negative outlook says they want to make a buck or ten on shipping. It's probably the latter. Regardless, the communication from the company needs to vastly improve. I don't know if it's purposefully lackluster or just lackluster because they suck at it. Mego looks like Walter Cronkite by comparison, and that is really saying something.
I have not honestly been following this thread but I kinda remember back in the 90's that there was an 18" Metropolis Maria vinyl model. I know there were smaller models and a Japanese 15" model"robot from back then.
I know there have been some unhappy people on this thread recently but the new Maria is out for anyone interested - https://super7.com/collections/home-page-featured-product/products/metropolis-reaction-figure-maria
I didn't think that it would take them long to release this but I'm still happy I picked up the con exclusive as I like the weathering to the paintwork and the different shaped card.
Ian
I ordered aria as soon as it was up. Still have not received it. It was the only item from the con I wanted so the postage is not an issue for me on this one. Yesterday I received emails from S7 and Amok Time advertising Maria. I responded to S7 I had ordered and paid for it already and where was it?
This is an automated email, but I'd like to let you know that we are currently revamping our Customer Care system.
My name is Rudy and I am the new Customer Care Manager here at Super 7. The Customer Care team is currently working through a large back log of tickets but please rest assured that your request will be replied to.
We truly appreciate your patience during this transition and would like to thank you for continually supporting Super 7!
Happy Holidays!
I checked my order a week ago and it said it had been fulfilled. This sounds like somebody f&*%ed up and is backpedaling. I am considering my response.
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.
(https://i.imgur.com/JP797YW.jpg)
CCC.
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.
Quote from: LordMudd on December 06, 2018, 05:17:30 PM
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.
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
Quote from: LordMudd on December 06, 2018, 05:17:30 PM
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.
Me, too. Almost black.
I don't think it matches the catalog picture color, which looked more patinaed copper or bronze.
Quote from: tylerh on December 06, 2018, 05:51:21 PM
Im sorry but...
...We are literally in a new golden age of action figures. ...
I respect alternate opinions, but WOW!
(Still enjoying that Mego Werewolf?)
Not at all. It's garbage. But I'm not claiming I was forced to buy it, or saying mego is awful, etc.
Quote from: tylerh on December 06, 2018, 05:51:21 PM
Nobody forces you to become a completist.
Yeah there is. It's my horrible nemesis . . . Mirror Guy!
Quote from: Palifan on December 06, 2018, 06:26:39 PM
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
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.
Quote from: tylerh on December 06, 2018, 05:51:21 PM
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.
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.
Quote from: LordMudd on December 06, 2018, 08:39:30 PM
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.
Same here. Glad I'm not the only one confused. (I was beginning to think it was just me.)
Quote from: LordMudd on December 06, 2018, 08:42:44 PM
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.
Luckily for us, we have certain manufacturers and retailers who are more than willing to give us plenty to complain about.
I wish Monsterville was still making Universal stuff.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on December 06, 2018, 08:47:03 PM
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).
Quote from: tylerh on December 06, 2018, 05:51:21 PM
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.
Maybe you should go back and reread what was very clearly written? I dont see where you jump from us complaining about spreading out availabilty of the same shows exclusives over weeks online and lack of communication as "having a gun to our head". But if it makes you so much better than everyone else to point out how more mature you are over your completely misconstrued reasoning, then youre justas big a part of your self-imagined tantrum. Your failure to understand what has been very clearly spelled out along with your holier-than-thou attitude about it doesnt contribute anything of value to the conversation. Nobody here is complaining that they make exclusives, go back and read.
Quote from: tylerh on December 06, 2018, 05:51:21 PM
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.
Here's another way of looking at it. 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....isn't that kind of like having a "gun to your head" to buy inferior products to ensure the future of other related products?
Quote from: zombiehorror on December 09, 2018, 07:58:09 PM
... 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 mainy 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.
Toy manufacturer's aren't going to make anything better than what collectors are already willing to buy.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on December 10, 2018, 12:21:15 AM
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.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on December 10, 2018, 12:21:15 AM
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.
Quote from: Mord on December 10, 2018, 03:49:28 PM
Jeez, now I feel guilty for buying that Mego Frankenstein.
Don't worry, I made up for it by buying 2, and 3 Screaming Werewolf figures.
My other Maria arrived, loose side by side.
(https://i.imgur.com/RL5cbY9.jpg)
CCC.
edited: Over it
Quote from: Mord on December 10, 2018, 03:49:28 PM
Jeez, now I feel guilty for buying that Mego Frankenstein.
Unless you're going to customize it, you probably should,lol. I skipped him and Screamy Face Wolf. No interest.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on December 11, 2018, 03:09:33 PM
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.
Quote from: Mord on December 11, 2018, 03:33:45 PM
Well, the dust in my room needed somewhere to land.
hahaha! ;)
Heads up to anyone who does want some of the Reaction figures and wants to make a big order to avoid multiple shipping charges, Super 7 is offering some discount codes through tomorrow:
Because it's the most wonderful time of the year take advantage of these promo codes towards any ReAction Figure order for the next 48 hours until Friday (12/14). Use the codes at checkout.
REACTION10 for 10% off ReAction Figures orders of $30
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Quote from: Anton Phibes on December 11, 2018, 03:09:33 PM
Unless you're going to customize it, you probably should,lol. I skipped him and Screamy Face Wolf. No interest.
Did someone say customize?
(https://imageshack.com/a/img924/9200/rpV4af.jpg)
(https://imageshack.com/a/img923/3632/9PsGLl.jpg)
What a difference!
thm
So, has ANYONE heard ANYTHING about the release of he next wave of Universal Monsters 3 3/4 inch figures? The wave that we assume will contain Dracula, Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Invisible Man, and ? and ?. Just curious as I thought the rumor was the next wave would be coming up for order this month. I,myself, haven't heard anything. i was wondering if anyone else had. Thanks. Sure is awfully quiet around here these days. Like a tomb. Not liking it. :'(
Quote from: Anton Phibes on January 11, 2019, 07:48:42 PM
So, has ANYONE heard ANYTHING about the release of he next wave of Universal Monsters 3 3/4 inch figures?
Just the same old stuff on their website.
Super 7 will be displaying again at the Feb., 2019 Toy Fair in New York.
I suspect they will save any announcements for then.
I hope they are performing well. I buy next to nothing these days, but will keep up with those and Neca. DD too naturally. But that's not a whole lotta stuff. I dunno if I should be rlieved as I can't afford to spend money like I used to when I was young and making big bucks, or terrified that there's not as much interest as there used to be in the greats of olde. :-\
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.
Quote from: StyreneDude on January 15, 2019, 03:16:23 AM
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.
Heard any glad tidings of monstrous joy as to a potential sale date on site for them yet, SD?
Bad news, guys. S7 has announced the cancellation of the UniMon line...
Kidding!
Get him!!
(https://imageshack.com/a/img922/9448/2sPT8d.gif)
Quote from: aura of foreboding on January 15, 2019, 03:42:41 AM
Bad news, guys. S7 has announced the cancellation of the UniMon line...
Kidding!
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 ;)
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 15, 2019, 04:27:41 AM
Get him!!
(https://imageshack.com/a/img922/9448/2sPT8d.gif)
Angry villagers after me... Guess I'm in good company. :laugh:
Quote from: Anton Phibes on January 15, 2019, 04:30:11 AM
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 ;)
Maybe it's a little of both. "We belong dead!"
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.
Quote from: Skorpius on January 19, 2019, 12:38:33 AM
Brian Flynn of Super7 confirmed on an Instagram post that the soakies would be coming at Halloween.
Cool! Now the 10 month wait!! Aarrrrg!
Quote from: Anton Phibes on January 19, 2019, 01:08:03 AM
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.
Quote from: Skorpius on January 19, 2019, 03:59:50 AM
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.
How many different colors of Hitch do we need?
I want more Uni Monsters - or, how about 50's sci-fi?
Saw they are adding mummy & werewolf buckets...
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Wouldnt surprise me if they do have series 2 monsters this year considering how fast they'r churning out the reaction figures.
While the buckets aren't my thing, I will buy ever reaction figure that feature Ed Repka's art.
Quote from: deadonarrival on February 07, 2019, 08:33:41 PM
Saw they are adding mummy & werewolf buckets...
Not crazy about the sculpts. But I'm glad they are producing classic monsters based products instead of more Disney, super hero or Star Wars junk.
While the Creature (and Frankenstein, I assume) buckets are licensed, I can't imagine them having to pay Universal a nickel to license that werewolf and mummy.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on February 07, 2019, 08:40:26 PM
more Disney, super hero or Star Wars junk.
This right here is why i rarely hit the toy sections any more. ;D
Honestly, i dont even follow super7 any more, i saw this somewhere else and figured some of ya might have interest.
Quote from: deadonarrival on February 07, 2019, 11:16:25 PM
This right here is why i rarely hit the toy sections any more. ;D
Honestly, i dont even follow super7 any more, i saw this somewhere else and figured some of ya might have interest.
Same here. The glut of Star Wars toys is depressing, same for the boys in tights.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on January 15, 2019, 03:30:10 AM
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.
Quote from: StyreneDude on February 13, 2019, 03:05:53 AM
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.
My money's on Hunchback and Phantom, though I'd love to have a Werewolf of London, Zaleska, or an Alucard over Hunchback any day.
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
The Lawgiver looks cool.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on February 13, 2019, 04:27:40 PM
The Lawgiver looks cool.
It is a great box for that one and almost worth picking up for that alone.
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on February 13, 2019, 02:50:45 PM
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.
Quote from: VulcansFury on February 13, 2019, 05:18:10 PM
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.
Just noticed that but at least Slayer has arrived -
https://super7.com/products/slayer-reaction-figure-minotaur?mc_cid=e287172439&mc_eid=841ab1c709
Ian
One can never have too many SLAYER merch and collectibles.
Yeah, and why am I not surprised that Slayer is up and POTA has been pushed back? Could it be that this is their common tactic? Im not going to pay 2 separate shipping charges, I'll wait until next week. I want Slayer, but I'm far more sick of this than my desire to own it. And watch, The Worst series 2 will hit the week after POTA2.
I am beyond tired of S7's tactics and attitude, and ended my completionist and now I only pick up what I really love. So no Lucha, no Shogun, etc. I even skipped Robotech which I do love but the scale doesnt display well with other Reaction stuff, and I would have gotten ghouls and ghosts but I'd rather not start than have to deal with jumping through possible future hoops to stay complete. Not to mention how they messed with the fans of the Alien wave 3 single cards.
Between SDCC and the other con exclusives and their intentional spreading out to get more traffic, I'm not sure how much more I can like the material more than I dislike the company. POTA and UM are about the few things I will support, but after the playset gouging, and the separate ship dates for the UM masks means I wont even dip my toes into collecting them.
Sorry for the long vent/rant, but I expected this would happen.
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
Quote from: Palifan on February 16, 2019, 06:14:29 PM
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
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.
Quote from: Palifan on February 16, 2019, 06:14:29 PM
Also some monster blind boxes -
And I'll have to wait to get a Creature from ebay.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on February 16, 2019, 07:03:52 PM
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. I haven't studied them up to the original Reaction release to see if there are any differences but Franks got his green jacket on to make everyone happy ::)
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on February 16, 2019, 07:29:21 PM
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.
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 16, 2019, 07:38:23 PM
Creature has chains around his wrists and ankles, so that's different.
I had a feeling that they were new as they're announced as wave 2, I'm sure it'll be some more killer card art so I will probably pick some up although the Neca 8" clothed range are going to take some of my money this year I can see.
Ian
I've seen a couple of pics from the Re-action and Super 7 displays of Uni Monsters stuff and I noticed on the bottom shelf next to some retro Collegeville/Ben Cooper style costumes there appears to be a number of replicas of the 1960's Monster Glasses. Also, I saw a whole line of Monster Soakies.
Quote from: Palifan on February 16, 2019, 07:29:21 PM
Franks got his green jacket on to make everyone happy ::)
Good, I was starting to miss it.
Quote from: Radioactive Rod Whitenack on February 16, 2019, 07:49:57 PM
I noticed on the bottom shelf next to some retro Collegeville/Ben Cooper style costumes . .
No costumes. Just a retro mask in a retro box.
Quote from: Radioactive Rod Whitenack on February 16, 2019, 07:49:57 PM
. . replicas of the 1960's Monster Glasses.
Different art, though.
Quote from: Radioactive Rod Whitenack on February 16, 2019, 07:49:57 PM
Also, I saw a whole line of Monster Soakies.
I hope those get released! :)
Welcome to the UMA, fearliath ! :)
Thanks for the info! I'm gonna start saving my pennies! ;D
Thank you. They originally planned to release in Sept with some other Halloween geared items but they really hope they can get them out in June. The cost isn't set yet. They're trying to make them as buyer friendly as possible (cost wise) but they aren't a mass produced item (and they're officially licensed) so to make a profit they have to be quite a bit higher than dollar store bubbles. I think they came out looking pretty awesome.
Quote from: fearliath on February 16, 2019, 09:59:15 PM
The cost isn't set yet.
I was hoping something like the candy buckets. $20-25. The originals are around $100, so you wouldn't want to be anywhere near that.
Oh yeah. $20ish is more the ballpark. Also these ARE going to happen so if it's not in June don't panic. It WILL happen by early fall.
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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.
Quote from: fearliath on February 16, 2019, 10:20:02 PM
Also these ARE going to happen so if it's not in June don't panic.
Are you connected to SUPER 7, or know someone who is?
Thanks for posting the pictures up, it always helps to see them on here and I hadn't noticed the Soapeez (their name not mine), which do look pretty nice. This one sold on eBay a while ago but these came unpainted so I'm thinking it's a possible custom paint job.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Metallica-Kirk-Hammett-Nosferatu-Super-Soapeez-statuette-/264091251621?hash=item3d7d10b3a5%3Ag%3AIS4AAOSwoAFcFrMC&nma=true&si=kcB1HwvvxumoHvz1w3JB3UBTi54%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Metallica-Kirk-Hammett-Nosferatu-Super-Soapeez-statuette-/264091251621?hash=item3d7d10b3a5%3Ag%3AIS4AAOSwoAFcFrMC&nma=true&si=kcB1HwvvxumoHvz1w3JB3UBTi54%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
Ian
I'm digging all of the new stuff. The Dracula 3.75 looks really promising. Wonder if we'll get a Soakie for Dracula. I was surprised that we got a Revenge of the Creature 3.75. It's a nice surprise. The Invisible Man looks even better than the original. Thanks for all the cool shares!
Quote from: aura of foreboding on February 17, 2019, 09:10:55 AM
Wonder if we'll get a Soakie for Dracula.
Looks like he's getting snubbed yet again!
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 17, 2019, 04:03:30 PM
Looks like he's getting snubbed yet again!
It would be odd, though, considering he is in the mystery packs and the action figures. Well, they haven't shown the mystery pack Drac figure yet, so I'm still holding out hope.
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.
Quote from: fearliath on February 19, 2019, 03:33:44 AM
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.
It does sound exciting! I hope we get a "Creature Walks"! :)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on February 17, 2019, 12:14:53 AM
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.
Actually, aside from the green jacket, the BK figure of yore, were stunning Karloff Likeness sculpts! Those were copied directly from Frankenstein film stills, every detail faithfully captured, from his standing stance, the wrinkles in his trousers, to the clodsmanship of his boots-all screen accurate. One of the best Karloff head sculpts too, at that time. Rather a small figure, but I never seen a custom paint job on this figure-it screams for one though.
I'll definitely be getting all of the second wave of the Reaction figures, and probably most of (if not all of the soakies). My issues getting a non-damaged Frankenstein superbucket has me a little spooked to order either the Mummy or Wolfman, but I'll probably get those as well. Better start saving my money!
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.
Quote from: fearliath on February 19, 2019, 03:33:44 AM
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.
This is awesome! I hope some play sets are in our future. ;)
This article makes reference to the Wave 3 Reaction figures among other Super 7 Universal Monster stuff:
http://universalmonstersuniverse.com/2019/02/18/nytf-2019-why-super7-is-the-new-home-for-the-classic-universal-monsters/ (http://universalmonstersuniverse.com/2019/02/18/nytf-2019-why-super7-is-the-new-home-for-the-classic-universal-monsters/)
The Soakies look cool.
Quote from: VulcansFury on February 20, 2019, 02:15:26 AM
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.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on February 21, 2019, 03:37:13 PM
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.
I'm with you on this: I don't see the need to jump on everything the moment it's released. 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!"
I just look at it this way too....NECA does the same thing. They will put something on their ebay store one day, and two weeks later, offer another thing I want. I was curious about it, so I went to their webpage. Turns out different shipments arrive at different days, and they have a calendar up to show what is arriving and when.
Manufacturers cannot afford to sit on products until everything that everyone wants on any specific day is all together. They would go broke. Shipping doesnt bother me.
Quote from: Dr. Acula on February 21, 2019, 04:14:41 PM
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!"
THIS!
Quote from: Anton Phibes on February 21, 2019, 04:21:15 PM
Manufacturers cannot afford to sit on products until everything that everyone wants on any specific day is all together. They would go broke.
There's also the matter of warehouse space and warehouse staff to balance. I understand frustration, but not the degree of it.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on February 21, 2019, 03:37:13 PM
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.
I had mentioned before the biggest issue was with the convention exclusives. They sell out fast. And as for werehouse space, if they are con leftovers, that doesnt make sense since they already have the stock. As for shipping charges, youre still paying them so who cares who is profiting off it, youre still incuring the cost. Its a manipulative tactic to get you to return to the store over and over. Many people buy more to make the shipping cost spread out better (better deal to buy 2 figures than one at the same shipping cost.)
If you guys think they should avoid releaseing everything at once to avoid complaints, then why bother to release anything at all? Somebody is going to complain about a sculpt, a likeness, whatever. Trying to avoid all complaints is unrealistic. Your very argument about waiting for everything to be instock works just as well if they release everything at once.
And yeah, I waited a week for POTA and Slayer is sold out. I wasnt aware I had to pony up the extra cash to ship it or lose my ability to complain about their tactics. The "suggestions" you guys are giving just arent applicable. It wasnt worth the extra cost to me, and I'm simply not going to play the game of rushing back to their store every week. I either get the figures, or I dont, and I have no interest in paying excessive amounts, either in shipping or aftermarket prices. All I'm saying is I'm just tired of the practice.
I'm just pointing out their tactics, and I fully expect it will be exactly the same later for this years convention exclusives. It just sours my enthusiasm. You guys do what you want, chase what you want, and spend what you want, I'm just venting and speaking my mind. I went from wanting The Worst wave 2 to deciding to just pass. Maybe I'll pick up the biker werewolf sometime but whatever. I do not like their tactics to drive traffic to their website.
I don't like convention exclusive or variants either. I have reached an age now, however, where my collection is a nice little series of doo dads to stare at....but the mania to "catch 'em all" is long gone. So I usually don't get too upset about anything companies do anymore, and just buy at a leisurely pace. When a hobby is no fun anymore, its time to quit.
Looks like S7 is going with a new fulfillment center in the near future, so perhaps some of these complaints will be made moot.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on March 03, 2019, 07:57:41 PM
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?
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 03, 2019, 08:01:31 PM
I don't know what that means. Is it good, or bad?
That remains to be seen (and depends on your complaint - of which I have none), but as I understand they're upping their minimums for wholesale and will have another company handing fulfillment.
It MIGHT mean standardized releases, in turn perhaps allowing for batch shipping and thus, again perhaps, a) cheaper shipping rates and b) more easily availabe combined shipping (for retail and whoesae customers alike).
Again, I had and have zero probem with the way they do it now. Things release when they release. It's the same with every form of goods, media, and entertainment. You used to have to drive to the store weekly (or more often) to pick up the latest this that or the other. I'm not one to take personal affront when everything I want isn't served to me in the most convenient way I can fatasize about, particularly comparatively limited items from comparatively small companies.
It'll probably be percived as good by most, which woud make it the best choice in my book, even though higher wholesale minimums are a disappointment for me personally.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on March 03, 2019, 08:19:39 PM
higher wholesale minimums are a disappointment for me personally.
Yes.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on March 03, 2019, 08:19:39 PM
. . . even though higher wholesale minimums are a disappointment for me personally.
Do you buy wholesale?
This Frankenghost figure looks pretty cool
https://super7.com/collections/reaction-figures/products/the-worst-reaction-figure-frankenghost-wave-2-debut
Quote from: glane21 on March 04, 2019, 05:08:24 AM
This Frankenghost figure looks pretty cool
I think it's the worst! (They
asked for that.)
Quote from: glane21 on March 04, 2019, 05:08:24 AM
This Frankenghost figure looks pretty cool
https://super7.com/collections/reaction-figures/products/the-worst-reaction-figure-frankenghost-wave-2-debut
I agree.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on March 04, 2019, 05:47:56 AM
I agree.
The Worst figures are some of the best original monster themed toys ever. I would have gone nuts for them as a kid, and as an adult, I can buy them all without begging mom and dad, so it's a win-win!
I find it extremely refreshing to see original toy concepts that aren't based off any particular movie, TV show or comic.
Yeah, I've been waiting for the Frankenghost to hit their website to place a larger order with Garloo and Metropolis Maria and pay only one shipping fee. Luckily they stayed in stock. The translucent Frankenghost will display well with the translucent head Burger King and Jack in the Box Frankies, both of which also have excellent sculpts.
"Shadow Nosferatu" available "for the first time" at WonderCon. Also a new Garloo if that's your jam.
https://super7.com/blogs/news/super7-at-wondercon-2019
Quote from: fearliath on March 29, 2019, 03:11:46 AM
"Shadow Nosferatu" available "for the first time" at WonderCon.
So, "shadow" means B/W ?
It's translucent (and a way to further capitalize on sunk costs on a sculpt). If I recall they've already had regular, sepia, b/w and glow versions. Interestingly enough there is a lot of pop culture interest in Mr. Orlok and they've all sold like crazy.
Quote from: fearliath on March 29, 2019, 03:31:26 AM
It's translucent
Oh! Guess I was fooled by the b/w card.
Quote from: fearliath on March 29, 2019, 03:31:26 AM
If I recall they've already had regular, sepia, b/w and glow versions.
Damn!
I have the plain old ordinary first version. One is enough for me. Let the rabid OCD fan base catch 'em all.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on March 29, 2019, 03:47:52 AM
I have the plain old ordinary first version. One is enough for me. Let the rabid OCD fan base catch 'em all.
The glow version was pretty gnarly, but I think I mostly blame (my love for it) on the nod to Remco Mini Monsters.
The "Shadow Nosferatu is now available on Super 7's website if you should desire it (so is the orange Garloo).
https://super7.com/collections/reaction-figures/products/nosferatu-reaction-figure-shadow
I saw that entertainment earth has pre orders for the keshi surprise figures...
https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/universal-monsters-keshi-surprise-minifigures-series-1-case/supunivw01a (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/universal-monsters-keshi-surprise-minifigures-series-1-case/supunivw01a)
https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/universal-monsters-keshi-surprise-minifigures-series-2-case/supunivw02a (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/universal-monsters-keshi-surprise-minifigures-series-2-case/supunivw02a)
They come out to about $4 per figure. Werent all the other super7 minis $2 each (or $6 for a 3 pack)???
Quote from: deadonarrival on May 07, 2019, 07:27:50 PM
I saw that entertainment earth has pre orders for the keshi surprise figures...
https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/universal-monsters-keshi-surprise-minifigures-series-1-case/supunivw01a (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/universal-monsters-keshi-surprise-minifigures-series-1-case/supunivw01a)
https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/universal-monsters-keshi-surprise-minifigures-series-2-case/supunivw02a (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/universal-monsters-keshi-surprise-minifigures-series-2-case/supunivw02a)
They come out to about $4 per figure. Werent all the other super7 minis $2 each (or $6 for a 3 pack)???
Pretty cool!
Quote from: deadonarrival on May 07, 2019, 07:27:50 PM
I saw that entertainment earth has pre orders for the keshi surprise figures...
I want one of those Creature counter boxes, but I'll be pissed if I don't get all 4 colors of the Creature!
If I sell the other 20 at $5ea. I can get my 100 back. :)
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 07, 2019, 08:59:16 PM
I want one of those Creature counter boxes, but I'll be pissed if I don't get all 4 colors of the Creature!
If I sell the other 20 at $5ea. I can get my 100 back. :)
I want the 4 Franks.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 07, 2019, 09:09:48 PM
I want the 4 Franks.
If I get the big box, I'll see if I can hook you up. Probably be cheaper than eBay? :)
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 07, 2019, 08:59:16 PM
I want one of those Creature counter boxes, but I'll be pissed if I don't get all 4 colors of the Creature!
If I sell the other 20 at $5ea. I can get my 100 back. :)
If you buy the entire box you get all 4 colors
But what about the Revenge of the Creature in Series 2???
Quote from: fearliath on May 07, 2019, 10:05:20 PM
If you buy the entire box you'll get all 4 colors.
Thanks! :)
Quote from: fearliath on May 07, 2019, 10:05:20 PM
But what about the Revenge of the Creature in Series 2???
Will there be one?
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 07, 2019, 10:07:57 PM
Thanks! :)
Will there be one?
https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/universal-monsters-keshi-surprise-minifigures-series-2-case/supunivw02a (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/universal-monsters-keshi-surprise-minifigures-series-2-case/supunivw02a)
Quote from: fearliath on May 07, 2019, 10:05:20 PM
If you buy the entire box you'll get all 4 colors.
So a full case is a guaranteed master set per series? (All 6 sculpts in all 4 colors). Thats cool. Would hate to end up with duplicates.
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 07, 2019, 08:59:16 PM
I want one of those Creature counter boxes, but I'll be pissed if I don't get all 4 colors of the Creature!
I take back my prior statement. I'm not sure if you'll get all 4 colors. I was thinking Reaction blind boxes. I'll check on that.
Edit - see post below
Okay, final answer:
A Keshi flat should include one of each character in the four colors. Sorry for any confusion I just wanted to confirm.
"Box includes 24 randomly blind-packaged 1 3/4-inch mini-figures"
I don't like the way it says "randomly".
That is geared towards individual sales. I have been assured that barring a massive mess up in China these, like all other Keshi flats, will have one of each color figure.
Quote from: fearliath on May 07, 2019, 10:05:20 PM
If you buy the entire box you get all 4 colors ...
Six figures, Four different colors - Twenty-four figures in a case.
Does that mean every case has a full set of every figure?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 08, 2019, 12:34:39 AM
Six figures, Four different colors - Twenty-four figures in a case.
Does that mean every case has a full set of every figure?
Yes, every case has a full set of figures. No duplicates.
Quote from: fearliath on May 08, 2019, 01:22:02 AM
Yes, every case has a full set of figures. No duplicates.
Sorry - After going back and reading all the previous posts, I see you already answered this question.
OK, Mike... Let me know when you have my Franks. (You should charge $30.00 for each complete character set of all four colors.)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 08, 2019, 02:39:41 AM
OK, Mike... Let me know when you have my Franks. (You should charge $30.00 for each complete character set of all four colors.)
I'm gonna order a box. The Creatures are mine and the Franks are yours, Adam. deadonarrival gets the Mutants.
Anybody want the Brides, Invisible Men, or Mole Men, let me know.
I think I'll charge $5 ea., or $20 for a set of 4 + shipping. (Should be able to keep the shipping under $5.)
I'll post this in the classifides when I get the box.
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 08, 2019, 03:07:02 AM
I'm gonna order a box. The Creatures are mine and the Franks are yours, Adam.
Anybody want the Brides, Invisible Men, Mole Men, or Mutants, let me know
You're not getting the other creature in series 2? I'll take the mutants if no others have already claimed them
Quote from: deadonarrival on May 08, 2019, 04:19:27 AM
You're not getting the other creature in series 2?
Yeah, but I don't want the box, so I'll buy the Creature figures separately.
Quote from: deadonarrival on May 08, 2019, 04:19:27 AM
I'll take the mutants if no others have already claimed them
DOA gets the Mutants!
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 08, 2019, 03:07:02 AM
I'm gonna order a box. The Creatures are mine and the Franks are yours, Adam. deadonarrival gets the Mutants.
Anybody want the Brides, Invisible Men, or Mole Men, let me know.
I think I'll charge $5 ea., or $20 for a set of 4 + shipping. (Should be able to keep the shipping under $5.)
I'll post this in the classifides when I get the box.
I would be interested in a full set of just the stickers if you decide to sell them.
Quote from: MadCow on May 13, 2019, 06:51:48 AM
I would be interested in a full set of just the stickers if you decide to sell them.
Since they are in the boxes with the toys, I figure people will want those. I know I do. You can ask MFS and DOA if they want theirs.
Yeah, i'm wanting to keep the stickers and boxes with the figures.
But it wouldnt surprise me if some only want the figures and not duplicate stickers so finding them shouldnt be too hard.
Completely understandable. I'm undecided how I feel about the figures but I love the art. I might just cave and by a case myself eventually.
Quote from: MadCow on May 15, 2019, 04:12:44 AM
I'm undecided how I feel about the figures but I love the art.
I could scan them for you, if that's something you'd be interested in? I have to open all the boxes, anyway.
That would be perfect actually! Thank you!!! 8)
Saw this close up of the creature...
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxiG4bMAdxN/?igshid=9cfeu8j709wa (https://www.instagram.com/p/BxiG4bMAdxN/?igshid=9cfeu8j709wa)
The detail is nice and i like that the stickers and box are in the Bikkuriman style. Really does have a japanese keshi vibe.
Quote from: deadonarrival on May 17, 2019, 07:50:43 AM
Saw this close up of the creature... ...Really does have a japanese keshi vibe.
Sweet! Thanks for the heads-up,
deadonarrival.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47078103144_1749f4ff03_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47867658981_5674d7c763_o.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47867658991_50f107fb39_o.jpg%5B/img)
Found the smaller images at Entertainment Earth.
Those are rad!!
Great pic of the Creature!
No Dracula, Mummy or Wolf Man. That's enough for one more case, at least.
Wonder what other 3 they would use for the box after that?
Odd color choices. I don't know why, but I was assuming they would issue these in the more usual Red, Yellow Blue and Green. The White or Clear glow-in-the-dark figure would have made a good "chase" figure.
I hope these sell here - They should do well in Japan. Keshi Gomu in blind boxes are quite popular there.
If anybody here gets a case with Frankenstein boxes, assuming they make them, I'd like to get a box from you.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 17, 2019, 03:48:03 PM
Wonder what other 3 they would use for the box after that?
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/8261/ekDxmf.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img921/3996/H34iPq.jpg)
I'm pretty sure this will be the end of it, so there won't be any Frank boxes.
Wow, that's interesting - two different versions of the Creature!
Is there all that much difference between Creech and Revenge? I could see it if they had done the Walks Among Us version - That one is really different.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 17, 2019, 05:24:40 PM
Is there all that much difference between Creech and Revenge?
About the only thing is the wrist and ankle chains. They're doing a 3.75" Revenge with the chains, too.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img921/9560/hIZIfo.jpg)
The best looking figures are the 50's sci-fi ones: Creature, Mole Man and Mutant. I'd like to see them do Invasion of the Saucer Men, IT! Came From Beyond Space alien, Earth vs. the Flying Saucers robots, etc.
I hate the artwork.
Mike: You can keep the boxes and cards from my Franks - or give them to someone else who wants them.
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 17, 2019, 05:40:06 PM
About the only thing is the wrist and ankle chains. They're doing a 3.75" Revenge with the chains, too.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img921/9560/hIZIfo.jpg)
The Creature's mouth looks a bit like those blow-up sex dolls that I've..ah...read about.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 17, 2019, 09:46:32 PM
IT! (The Terror) From Beyond Space alien.
Amok Time did a 4.25" carded one. Check it out on their website.
https://www.amoktime.com/monstarz-it-the-terror-from-beyond-space-b-w-3-75-scale-retro-action-figure.html (https://www.amoktime.com/monstarz-it-the-terror-from-beyond-space-b-w-3-75-scale-retro-action-figure.html)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 17, 2019, 09:46:32 PM
Mike: You can keep the boxes and cards from my Franks - or give them to someone else who wants them.
If you like.
Quote from: Mord on May 17, 2019, 11:35:27 PM
The Creature's mouth looks a bit like those blow-up sex dolls that I've..ah...read about.
It
desperately needs painting over! :P
Looks like the keshi surprise will be available later today...
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxvpf3uAU56/?igshid=jsj5zurly1s4 (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxvpf3uAU56/?igshid=jsj5zurly1s4)
Quote from: deadonarrival on May 22, 2019, 07:21:08 AM
Looks like the keshi surprise will be available later today...
Cool! Can't wait to get my box! :)
Super 7 is selling individual boxes for $4.00. Random figure, of course.
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 22, 2019, 05:17:00 PM
Super 7 is selling individual boxes for $4.00. Random figure, of course.
The e-mail I just received from Super 7 says this:
Blind boxes are the FUN of MYSTERY! Take your chances on these randomly selected boxes of fan favorites Alien and Universal Monsters. Both are brand new assortments available now. However, if you're not feeling lucky, flats containing all of the figures and variants are also here. Besides these new assortments, previous blind box collections for Iron Maiden, Masters of the Universe, and Transformers are still available! Mystery is fun.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 22, 2019, 05:32:37 PM
Blind boxes are the FUN of MYSTERY!
Oh what
fun! My 3rd orange Invisible Man! :P
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 22, 2019, 05:32:37 PM
However, if you're not feeling lucky, flats containing all of the figures and variants are also here.
Good good good! :)
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 17, 2019, 05:40:06 PM
About the only thing is the wrist and ankle chains. They're doing a 3.75" Revenge with the chains, too.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img921/9560/hIZIfo.jpg)
I thiiiink, its a completely new head sculpt...compared to the first Creech they put out...
(https://aa1a5178aef33568e9c4-a77ea51e8d8892c1eb8348eb6b3663f6.ssl.cf5.rackcdn.com/p/full/66b5d090-ae7a-40c1-8765-93ea55363c14.jpg)
Quote from: Count Zachula on May 22, 2019, 06:50:14 PM
I thiiiink, its a completely new head sculpt...compared to the first Creech they put out...
Looks like it.
Quote from: Count Zachula on May 22, 2019, 06:50:14 PM
I thiiiink, its a completely new head sculpt...compared to the first Creech they put out...
(https://aa1a5178aef33568e9c4-a77ea51e8d8892c1eb8348eb6b3663f6.ssl.cf5.rackcdn.com/p/full/66b5d090-ae7a-40c1-8765-93ea55363c14.jpg)
Definitely REMCO'esque
Quote from: marsattacks666 on May 22, 2019, 07:21:51 PM
Definitely REMCO'esque
Though it could be Remco-ish, or even Remco-like!
This link has a closeup of the dracula...
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxxkGfDAQrR/?igshid=1h7zl29itt5vr (https://www.instagram.com/p/BxxkGfDAQrR/?igshid=1h7zl29itt5vr)
It isnt the clearest picture but to me it looks more like Al Lewis than Bela (not that its a bad thing, i like munsters)
Quote from: deadonarrival on May 22, 2019, 10:14:17 PM
This link has a closeup of the dracula...
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxxkGfDAQrR/?igshid=1h7zl29itt5vr (https://www.instagram.com/p/BxxkGfDAQrR/?igshid=1h7zl29itt5vr)
It isnt the clearest picture but to me it looks more like Al Lewis than Bela (not that its a bad thing, i like munsters)
I guess you have to sign up to be able to get beyond the first page. Anyhow, I tried to blow up the first image a bit:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47911738761_e76675df7d_o.jpg)
Click on picture to see larger image.
I'm liking the Frank even more now - Thanks!
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 22, 2019, 10:54:26 PM
I guess you have to sign up to be able to get beyond the first page.
Hmm, i'm not logged in and i see all 4 pages. But i'm on mobile, maybe that affects it. Pic 2 is the same gillman close up i posted before, pic 3 is another group shot and pic 4 is the drac close up.
Maybe someone can grab them and direct post them.
Duh. Me are so stoopid sometimes. Here is the dracula pic from the store...
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2726/1450/products/1558031765Keshi_W2_01_2048x2048.png?v=1558377026)
Quote from: deadonarrival on May 22, 2019, 10:14:17 PM
This link has a closeup of the dracula...
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxxkGfDAQrR/?igshid=1h7zl29itt5vr (https://www.instagram.com/p/BxxkGfDAQrR/?igshid=1h7zl29itt5vr)
It isnt the clearest picture but to me it looks more like Al Lewis than Bela (not that its a bad thing, i like munsters)
Lugosi Enterprises and Universal and ...stuff....
Says "Bela Lugosi" on the sticker, so it has to be licensed by Lugosi Ent.
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 23, 2019, 02:47:34 AM
Says "Bela Lugosi" on the sticker, so it has to be licensed by Lugosi Ent.
Oh, yes it certainly is. That's why that is the
only sticker with an actors name as well as the monsters name...but I don't want to get into that.
Come on, Super 7! Take my money already!! (I keep looking at my checking account.)
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 23, 2019, 04:03:33 AM
Come on, Super 7! Take my money already!! (I keep looking at my checking account.)
::)
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 23, 2019, 04:03:33 AM
Come on, Super 7! Take my money already!!
Oops! I forgot I ordered it from Entertainment Earth. Now they say they won't have it till June. Hopefully early!
If your outside California you may be better off ordering direct from Super 7 depending on your total order $ amount and if you have a discount through EE. For example, if you ordered 2 flats (one of each series) you would be better off ordering from S7 to most areas because the sales tax from EE exceeds the S7 shipping cost. If you order one flat the cost is probably about the same if EE is offering free shipping otherwise S7 direct is definitely less expensive. Direct S7 orders shipped this afternoon.
I'm not a proponent of one over the other, I just did the math on it yesterday so it's on my mind.
I pre-ordered from EE. $102.95 w/ tax. I'll just wait it out and hope it isn't too much longer.
I really want one of each of the Keshi figures. But I didn't want to go all in on two full cases. I was just going to order one pack from each series so I'd be guaranteed two different figures. But I gambled a bit and ordered to packs from each series. Here's hoping I get four different figures and only have to rely on eBay for the other eight.
Quote from: comixzombie on May 27, 2019, 04:29:24 AM
Here's hoping I get four different figures and only have to rely on eBay for the other eight.
Nothing on eBay, yet, but I'm sure it won't be long.
I went totally random and ordered six from each series. We'll see if I end up with all the same character. If so, you'll see 'em posted here!
Quote from: aura of foreboding on May 27, 2019, 05:47:46 AM
If so, you'll see 'em posted here!
I'll take any extra REVENGE CREATURES you have! ;D (Open the boxes from the bottom.)
I started off with just 4 boxes from each series, which I ordered direct from Super 7. They came fast; I received them yesterday. Here's what I got:
(https://i.imgur.com/zDukNeR.jpg)
A few duplicates; no Frank, Drac, Wolfman, or Creech. Looks like I need to order some more!
Only 2 exact matches, so that ain't bad. :)
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 27, 2019, 06:07:25 AM
I'll take any extra REVENGE CREATURES you have! ;D (Open the boxes from the bottom.)
Perfect! I'm curious to see who I'll end up with.
The 2 creatures in green are gonna be some of the highest priced on the aftermarket. Supply is equal but demand wont be. I would like at least 1 of the gillman sculpts (in green especially) but i doubt it'll happen. I can see them fetching $20 or more each pretty quickly.
Shame they dont offer them as MUSCLEs anymore. 4 x 3packs would net ya all 12 sculpts at 1/2 the price they are now. Yeah, blind boxes are great for the company but suck for the consumer. >:(
Quote from: deadonarrival on May 27, 2019, 10:41:33 PM
The 2 creatures in green are gonna be some of the highest priced on the aftermarket. Supply is equal but demand wont be.... ...Yeah, blind boxes are great for the company but suck for the consumer. >:(
I think the Green Franks will also be popular.
Not crazy about the other colors. The Purple is too dark to show detail very well and the White (glow?) is funny looking. I kinda wish they had stuck to the industry standard of Blue, Green, Red and Yellow - with the White as a chase figure. The Orange is OK. I wonder why they chose the colors they did.
If these sell very well, they may offer them in other colors in the future in the time-honored spirit of "never give up on a sculpt until the market has been saturated and the collectors exhausted."
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 28, 2019, 01:29:18 AM
I think the Green Franks will also be popular.
Not crazy about the other colors. The Purple is too dark to show detail very well and the White (glow?) is funny looking. I kinda wish they had stuck to the industry standard of Blue, Green, Red and Yellow - with the White as a chase figure. The Orange is OK. I wonder why they chose the colors they did.
If these sell very well, they may offer them in other colors in the future in the time-honored spirit of "NEVER GIVE UP ON A SCULPT UNTIL THE MARKET HAS BEEN SATURATED AND THE COLLECTORS EXHAUSTED"
LOL! Aint that the truth???
I agree about the green frank being another htf and pricey one.
I cant be sure but i think the colors were chosen as being halloween-esque. Since at least the 60's green and purple have joined the traditional black and orange. And glow is REALLY popular with the younger collectors.
I too think the purple they used is too dark but until i have it in hand i cant be sure (purple is a hard color to capture accurately)
Quote from: deadonarrival on May 28, 2019, 01:44:47 AM
... Since at least the 60's green and purple have joined the traditional black and orange. ... ... I too think the purple they used is too dark but until i have it in hand i cant be sure (purple is a hard color to capture accurately)
I think that Purple was added to the Halloween palette expressly
because Black tends to show too little detail. But, if they are going to make the Purple as dark as the catalog pictures, it kinda defeats the whole concept.
We'll have to wait and see what we get in hand. . . At least they are making SOMETHING fun and cheap.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47947783161_ffc98a081b_b.jpg)
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Universal Monsters Keshi - Super 7 - Series 1 - 2019
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Universal Monsters Keshi - Super 7 - Series 2 - 2019
Click on pictures to see larger images.
Where'd the pics come from?
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 28, 2019, 03:08:59 AM
Where'd the pics come from?
eBay listing.
Someone is offering both Series for $200 shipping free - and says they will take offers.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 28, 2019, 03:11:37 AM
Someone is offering both Series for $200 shipping free - and says they will take offers.
Thy must have got them wholesale!
Regarding the Keshi colors, I like the ones they chose, as these tend to be "Halloweeny" colors suitable for Universal Monsters. I have some in hand, and I do not think that the purple is too dark: the details show up pretty well, much better than they would in black. And the "white" ones are, in fact, glow-in-the-dark.
Got my four in. My gamble paid off. I got Creature(white), Metaluna Mutant(orange), Phantom of the Opera(green), and Revenge of the Creature(also white!).
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 28, 2019, 03:13:43 AM
Thy must have got them wholesale!
Thy? Are we talking ye olde English, now?
Quote from: Mord on May 29, 2019, 03:17:21 PM
Thy? Are we talking ye olde English, now?
:laugh:
Quote from: Mord on May 29, 2019, 03:17:21 PM
Thy? Are we talking ye olde English, now?
Art thou jesting, good sir?
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 29, 2019, 03:51:35 PM
Art thou jesting, good sir?
I didn't know his name was Art.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 29, 2019, 03:55:07 PM
I didn't know his name was Art.
Methinks thou art confused.
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 23, 2019, 02:47:34 AM
Says "Bela Lugosi" on the sticker, so it has to be licensed by Lugosi Ent.
What a complete and utter waste of the Lugosi license; Jr. is definitely laughing all the way to the bank with that one. Probably wishes more companies would license generic Dracs through him.
Quote from: zombiehorror on May 30, 2019, 12:38:07 AM
What a complete and utter waste of the Lugosi license; Jr. is definitely laughing all the way to the bank with that one. Probably wishes more companies would license generic Dracs through him.
The licensing of "generic" Dracula's through Lugosi Enterprises is somewhat common.
If you have ever attempted to license anything through both Universal and Lugosi Enterprises ... I'll just say the two parties visions don't always align well.
A little bit closer look at some Series 2 figures:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47963540466_0c16d9cbea_o.jpg)
Click on picture for larger image.
Wonder how some of these would look with full palette paint jobs... Hmmm...
The Keshi figures are OK. I've always liked the little Japanese Keshi Gomu Frankenstein figures I would occasionally find on eBay.
But what I REALLY want to know, is....
WHEN ARE WE EVER GOING TO SEE THESE?
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47963707478_4d932f55e0_o.jpg)
Universal Monsters - Soapies - Super 7 - Prototype
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 30, 2019, 07:14:27 AM
The Keshi figures are OK. I've always liked the little Japanese Keshi Gomu Frankenstein figures I would occasionally find on eBay.
But what I REALLY want to know, is....
SDCC is just around the corner so I'd hold onto your hat C:) (well, the happy little face does have a cap of some sort on I suppose ;D)
Ian
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 30, 2019, 07:14:27 AM
WHEN ARE WE EVER GOING TO SEE THESE?
SUPER 7 said they are definitely coming out this year.
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 30, 2019, 03:00:55 PM
SUPER 7 said they are definitely coming out this year.
I want all of them. They will be nice companions to my other Universal Soakies.
Quote from: fearliath on May 30, 2019, 12:58:29 AM
If you have ever attempted to license anything through both Universal and Lugosi Enterprises ... I'll just say the two parties visions don't always align well.
I don't recall any other joint ventures besides Sideshow Toys 8", 12" and the Little Big Heads. The party stuff from the late 90's I assume was a joint venture as well. I thought that ever since those glory days (late 90's/early 2000's) of actual Bela Drac products all merchandise was either Universal or Lugosi Enterprises, with Universal going the generic Drac route.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on May 30, 2019, 08:41:11 PM
I want all of them. They will be nice companions to my other Universal Soakies.
I'm really curious to see side by side comparisons.
Quote from: MadCow on May 31, 2019, 05:44:05 AM
I'm really curious to see side by side comparisons.
The new ones are the same size as the 1960s ones.
Quote from: MadCow on May 31, 2019, 05:44:05 AM
I'm really curious to see side by side comparisons.
I'm anxious to see what paint schemes they settle on for the "Soapies" as opposed to the original Soakies.
I hope the newbies are every bit as big as the originals.
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EDIT: I ignored the warning that someone else had posted while I was typing.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 31, 2019, 05:48:37 AM
EDIT: I ignored the warning that someone else had posted while I was typing.
Warning?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 31, 2019, 05:48:37 AM
I'm anxious to see what paint schemes they settle on for the "Soapies" as opposed to the original Soakies.
I hope the newbies are every bit as big as the originals.
They were on display at Toy Fair. See the pictures at the bottom of this article:
http://universalmonstersuniverse.com/2019/02/18/nytf-2019-why-super7-is-the-new-home-for-the-classic-universal-monsters/ (http://universalmonstersuniverse.com/2019/02/18/nytf-2019-why-super7-is-the-new-home-for-the-classic-universal-monsters/)
Quote from: fearliath on May 31, 2019, 12:12:19 PM
They were on display at Toy Fair.
I only count 7 UM "Soapies". UM toy sets are usually even numbers, but not always. Looks like Dracula is missing, again!
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 31, 2019, 05:38:52 PM
I only count 7 UM "Soapies". UM toy sets are usually even numbers, but not always. Looks like Dracula is missing, again!
Sucks ;D
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 31, 2019, 05:38:52 PM
I only count 7 UM "Soapies". UM toy sets are usually even numbers, but not always. Looks like Dracula is missing, again!
Last I heard they were attempting to license the Kim Ito Dracula that so many people erroneously (or lyingly) refer to as a Colgate prototype.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on June 01, 2019, 12:24:28 AM
Last I heard they were attempting to license the Kim Ito Dracula
That would be cool! I wonder if it wouldn't be cheaper to do their own sculpt, though?
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on June 01, 2019, 12:24:28 AM
Last I heard they were attempting to license the Kim Ito Dracula that so many people erroneously (or lyingly) refer to as a Colgate prototype.
Now that would be great!
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 01, 2019, 02:10:10 AM
That would be cool! I wonder if it wouldn't be cheaper to do their own sculpt, though?
I dunno about cheaper, that would depend on Kim, but I'd love it if they officially released it.
I think they're pretty fun. I'm happy with my random assortment.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47997331368_bfff1edfcd_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g8mSq1)2019-06-03_09-22-33 (https://flic.kr/p/2g8mSq1) by geezer2014 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/66203961(*at*)N06/), on Flickr
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How big are those boxes? Looks like you could stuff 4 toys in one.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 04, 2019, 09:28:55 PM
How big are those boxes? Looks like you could stuff 4 toys in one.
You could fit a few open figures in an empty box. The figure and sticker come in a sealed black bag inside each box. The box could be smaller but it might crumple the sticker and be hard to package.
Quote from: fearliath on June 04, 2019, 09:35:17 PM
The box could be smaller but it might crumple the sticker
They should have made the toys bigger! :)
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 04, 2019, 09:42:24 PM
They should have made the toys bigger! :)
Still no case from entertainment earth? :(
The more pictures i see the more excited i am for the set of mutants!
Quote from: deadonarrival on June 04, 2019, 10:32:59 PM
Still no case from entertainment earth? :(
No, darn it! It just keeps saying "June". Well, it's
June!!
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 04, 2019, 11:45:38 PM
No, darn it! It just keeps saying "June". Well, it's June!!
Any mention of the year it's shipping.
Quote from: Mord on June 05, 2019, 03:17:19 PM
Any mention of the year it's shipping.
I can only hope this one!
I started a trade thread in the Monsters for Sale Section: http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=33959.msg568067 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=33959.msg568067)
These are my trades:
(https://thebigscare.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/dsc03892-e1559951955160.jpg)
Mike, did you want the Revenge of the Creature? I have the box opened from the bottom.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on June 08, 2019, 12:06:10 AM
Mike, did you want the Revenge of the Creature?
See FS thread.
I'd be more interested Keshi Surprise figures if I didn't know that Funko is releasing mystery minis too. I'm still a little miffed at Super 7 for all the issues I had last year with my Frankenstein Bucket, but it got sorted out in the end so all's well that ends well. I'll probably end up picking up most of the Universal Monsters stuff that Super 7 releases in the fall.
There is a seller on eBay listing the 4 Metaluna Mutant Keshis for $30, postage included.
Here is a nice closeup of the color that I think shows the best detail:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48044001041_9d95cde229_o.jpg)
Click on picture for larger image.
If he looks this good at this size, he must look great at normal size.
Got my little purple REVENGE Creature, today. Thanks, aura of! :)
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 11, 2019, 06:07:00 PM
Got my little purple REVENGE Creature, today. Thanks, aura of! :)
👍😄
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 11, 2019, 06:07:00 PM
Got my little purple REVENGE Creature, today. Thanks, aura of! :)
He hated to leave his twin, but he knew he was going to a good home. ;D
Received my 3rd batch of keshis from Super 7 today, ... and STILL NO FRANKENSTEIN! Grrr! I did finally get a Metaluna mutant (purple), but the Frankenstein monster still eludes me. Looks like I'll need to order a 4th batch ....
Quote from: Dr. Acula on June 13, 2019, 11:42:33 PM
Received my 3rd batch of keshis from Super 7 today, ... and STILL NO FRANKENSTEIN!
Run of bad luck! How many do you get in a batch?
Quote from: Dr. Acula on June 13, 2019, 11:42:33 PM
Received my 3rd batch of keshis from Super 7 today, ... and STILL NO FRANKENSTEIN! Grrr! I did finally get a Metaluna mutant (purple), but the Frankenstein monster still eludes me. Looks like I'll need to order a 4th batch ....
You're just gonna have to trade your duplicates with the other kids when school starts back up in September.
Have a safe Summer Vacation!
Quote from: Dr. Acula on June 13, 2019, 11:42:33 PM
Received my 3rd batch of keshis from Super 7 today, ... and STILL NO FRANKENSTEIN! Grrr! I did finally get a Metaluna mutant (purple), but the Frankenstein monster still eludes me. Looks like I'll need to order a 4th batch ....
Any Wolf Man?
I lucked out and got one of each character in 2 batches, but really want a non-glow Wolf Man.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 14, 2019, 01:00:32 AM
Run of bad luck! How many do you get in a batch?
I've been getting about 10 at a time, 5 from each series. Next time, I may focus on series 1 in my quest for the elusive Frank.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on June 14, 2019, 06:41:32 AM
Any Wolf Man?
I lucked out and got one of each character in 2 batches, but really want a non-glow Wolf Man.
I've had better luck with the Wolfman: 1 green, 1 orange, and 1 purple. GID Wolfman is the only version I
don't have!
Quote from: Dr. Acula on June 14, 2019, 06:35:05 PM
Next time, I may focus on series 1 in my quest for the elusive Frank.
I don't have any Franks, but if you're looking for the sets of The Bride, Mole Men, or Invisible Man, I've got some coming.
Quote from: Dr. Acula on June 14, 2019, 06:35:05 PM
I've been getting about 10 at a time, 5 from each series. Next time, I may focus on series 1 in my quest for the elusive Frank.
I've had better luck with the Wolfman: 1 green, 1 orange, and 1 purple. GID Wolfman is the only version I don't have!
If you ever want to trade one of those beautiful colored Wolf Men for the GID, I'd be more than happy to. I am not a fan of these GID figures and much prefer the colors. My entire collection is comprised of colorful figures but for the Wolf Man.
Looks like series 2 of the reaction figures will be at comic con. Wouldnt surprise me if they did exclusives like last year.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BytZlGxA1pu/?igshid=1rrh0ryfllpit (https://www.instagram.com/p/BytZlGxA1pu/?igshid=1rrh0ryfllpit)
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 14, 2019, 07:30:48 PM
I don't have any Franks, but if you're looking for the sets of The Bride, Mole Men, or Invisible Man, I've got some coming.
Any word yet? So much for pre ordering. :-[
Quote from: deadonarrival on June 15, 2019, 05:14:52 PM
Any word yet? So much for pre ordering. :-[
"June" :P
Next time I order from Super 7.
When and what month/year are the soakies being released?
Quote from: marsattacks666 on June 15, 2019, 07:41:16 PM
When and what month/year are the soakies being released?
Later this year, they say.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 15, 2019, 09:23:18 PM
Later this year, they say.
"Because I stole bodies... eh they
said."
Quote from: deadonarrival on June 15, 2019, 05:14:52 PM
Looks like series 2 of the reaction figures will be at comic con. Wouldnt surprise me if they did exclusives like last year.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BytZlGxA1pu/?igshid=1rrh0ryfllpit (https://www.instagram.com/p/BytZlGxA1pu/?igshid=1rrh0ryfllpit)
I wonder if the japanese text implies there will be monster soft vinyl like the mini vinyl figures they already make. ???
I heard from more than 1 source that the soapies will be out in time for halloween (this year), but i heard the same about items last year and that turned out to be false.
Quote from: deadonarrival on June 15, 2019, 10:48:24 PM
I wonder if the japanese text implies there will be monster soft vinyl like the mini vinyl figures they already make. ??? ...
It made me wonder if the boxes would be available in all Japanese text in Japan. And if a member could get some of those for fellow UMA'ers.
For those who were after the Super7 masks there's a limited supply here :D
https://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/advanced_search_result.html?search_in_description=0&x=0&y=0&keyword=universal%20mask (https://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/advanced_search_result.html?search_in_description=0&x=0&y=0&keyword=universal%20mask)
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on June 16, 2019, 05:24:58 AM
For those who were after the Super7 masks there's a limited supply here :D
Those are all pre-orders. 2 Creatures and 1 Frank are shipping later this month and the rest are out in Sep.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 16, 2019, 05:54:47 AM
Those are all pre-orders. 2 Creatures and 1 Frank are shipping later this month and the rest are out in Sep.
Isn't one of the creature masks the SDCC one from last year though?
Quote from: Palifan on June 16, 2019, 06:17:58 AM
Isn't one of the creature masks the SDCC one from last year though?
The 3 that are shipping this month are the SDCC exclusives. I had the orange Creature and just now ordered the yellow one. Thanks for the heads up! :)
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 16, 2019, 06:24:43 AM
The 3 that are shipping this month are the SDCC exclusives. I had the orange Creature and just now ordered the yellow one. Thanks for the heads up! :)
I have the yellow Creature. Don't have the orange. Tell me which one you like better when you get the new one.
Nice one Mike, I thought you might be interested in the creature ones to go along with the other you bought a while ago. I do love the look of these and the boxes for them but it's getting to be so expensive for me picking up Super7 items over here in the Uk with the import and shipping costs that I'm getting priced out now a days.
There are a few things to come from them like the Soapiez that I'll probably still go for but it's a such a shame that no one here in the UK seems to stock this stuff. the same goes for all the recent monster Mego figures but I did fork out for a few of them that I really wanted.
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on June 16, 2019, 08:35:59 AM
I do love the look of these and the boxes for them but it's getting to be so expensive for me picking up Super7 items over here in the Uk with the import and shipping costs that I'm getting priced out now a days.
Overseas package postage is terrible!
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 16, 2019, 06:24:43 AM
The 3 that are shipping this month are the SDCC exclusives. I had the orange Creature and just now ordered the yellow one. Thanks for the heads up! :)
The orange Creature was SDCC18, the yellow Creature and the Blue Frankenstein were NYCC18. i'm very interested to see if there's any difference between the releases.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on June 17, 2019, 02:15:43 AM
The orange Creature was SDCC18, the yellow Creature and the Blue Frankenstein were NYCC18.
Thanks for straightening out the confusing Comic Cons! :)
So I broke down and bought two of the KESHI SUPRISE, I got the Moleman and The Metaluna Mutant. Am willing to trade both for a single Creature From The Black Lagoon if anybody is interested.
PM me if you wanna trade!
They will be having a monster boodega again this year...
https://www.instagram.com/p/By3vxaNAX_t/?igshid=1xw3qu11hfmdp (https://www.instagram.com/p/By3vxaNAX_t/?igshid=1xw3qu11hfmdp) .
Havent seen what exclusives, but I'm sure there will be some.
I think they're going to say what exclusives they have for SDCC next week so we should know roughly what's in store then.
Always interesting to know what's up for grabs and hopefully it won't go too crazy to pick things up, that wolf man wax seemed to be a hot seller last year.
Ian
Quote from: deadonarrival on June 19, 2019, 03:37:48 AM
They will be having a monster boodega again this year...
https://www.instagram.com/p/By3vxaNAX_t/?igshid=1xw3qu11hfmdp (https://www.instagram.com/p/By3vxaNAX_t/?igshid=1xw3qu11hfmdp) .
Havent seen what exclusives, but I'm sure there will be some.
Awesome! I was hoping for something like this! Hope they offer up the leftovers like last year. Hope there are leftovers! Haha
Quote from: aura of foreboding on June 19, 2019, 07:10:38 AM
Hope they offer up the leftovers like last year. Hope there are leftovers! Haha
That's the problem. I missed out on several things, because there were no leftovers! :( A $6 Creature soda, now goes for 50 bucks!!
BEWARE: The Super 7 Stupidcast Number 16 is here. It lasts less than 9 minutes - it just seems w-a-y longer.
https://youtu.be/Pzt-cYtPfIs
Parents, let this be a warning to you. Telling your kids how cute they are too often may result in adults who act like this and think it is normal.
Suppose this creep guy was an only child? Or is he just suffering from a terminal case of "Hey everybody, LOOK AT ME, I'm a star on YouTube!" syndrome?
I could only take 2 minutes. Jeez this dude's annoying. Thanks for posting, though.
Quote from: Mord on June 19, 2019, 07:02:26 PM
... Jeez this dude's annoying. ...
He just makes it that much harder to give the company my money.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 19, 2019, 07:07:35 PM
He just makes it that much harder to give the company my money.
Maybe they could take our money, so they can pay a legitimate "host".
Damn, 2 minutes?!? I bailed at 1:22. A lame dracula impression was all i needed. ;D
Does the video have any info we dont already know? Like monster related i mean
Quote from: deadonarrival on June 19, 2019, 07:36:59 PM
Damn, 2 minutes?!? I bailed at 1:22. A lame dracula impression was all i needed. ;D
Does the video have any info we dont already know? Like monster related i mean
NO.
At least nothing about any Universal Monster offerings. I don't care anything about the weird (to me) Japanese monsters.
Quote from: deadonarrival on June 19, 2019, 07:36:59 PM
Damn, 2 minutes?!? I bailed at 1:22.
Well, I was rounding up. The Dracula impression got me too.
Quote from: Mord on June 19, 2019, 07:40:16 PM
Well, I was rounding up. The Dracula impression got me too.
Lol! I just knew i had to leave before seeing the motorhead atrocity. They can do stupid stuff with dumb novelty bands like misfits and king diamond all day long and i dont care but motorhead deserves a bit more respect than a weekend warrior in unwashed jeans and a shiny new leather jacket wearing a poorly done motorhead mask. >:(
Quote from: deadonarrival on June 19, 2019, 07:55:03 PM
Lol! I just knew i had to leave before seeing the motorhead atrocity. They can do stupid stuff with dumb novelty bands like misfits and king diamond all day long and i dont care but motorhead deserves a bit more respect than a weekend warrior in unwashed jeans and a shiny new leather jacket wearing a poorly done motorhead mask. >:(
I wouldn't consider The Misfits a novelty band. They deserve respect as much as Motorhead. There is a very well done Lemmy figure that was released right before he died. I just cant remember the company. Motorhead was one incredible band.
Quote from: Mord on June 19, 2019, 08:10:37 PM
I wouldn't consider The Misfits a novelty band. They deserve respect as much respect as Motorhead.
You're right, they do. Growing up in the NJ punk scene i guess i take it for granted. Motorhead loomed large while the misfits were just a local (usually unreliable) band. I did like them but the status that has been attached to them over the years seems ridiculous.
Adam, Brian has been a very good friend of mine for over twenty years. I like, enjoy, and respect him - as I do many of my friends - a great deal. I get that you dislike what he's doing in the video but, while I know he's got a thick skin and, like so many industry professionals, doesn't bother with the UMA due to its overtly caustic nature, your calling him a creep greatly bothers me. You will of course do with that information as you will but, as a longtime fellow member of this group, I feel the need to express that to you.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 19, 2019, 06:29:47 PM
BEWARE: The Super 7 Stupidcast Number 16 is here. It lasts less than 9 minutes - it just seems w-a-y longer.
https://youtu.be/Pzt-cYtPfIs
Parents, let this be a warning to you. Telling your kids how cute they are too often may result in adults who act like this and think it is normal.
Suppose this creep was an only child? Or is he just suffering from a terminal case of "Hey everybody, LOOK AT ME, I'm a star on YouTube!" syndrome?
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on June 20, 2019, 07:09:46 AM
Adam, Brian has been a very good friend of mine for over twenty years. I like, enjoy, and respect him - as I do many of my friends - a great deal. I get that you dislike what he's doing in the video but, while I know he's got a thick skin and, like so many industry professionals, doesn't bother with the UMA due to its overtly caustic nature, your calling him a creep greatly bothers me. You will of course do with that information as you will but, as a longtime fellow member of this group, I feel the need to express that to you.
You're right. I shouldn't have called him a creep.
But what he does on his videos IS creepy and the rest of my comments stand.
How clever of "industry professionals" to avoid any exposure to what potential customers think. Good, solid market research technique.
Honestly, I feel it's a generational thing. I look at the video and don't see anything wrong with it. It's the style that is currently en vogue. Would I prefer something a little more traditional, such as B-roll of the product with a baritone narrator telling me to look forward to seeing these products on Super 7 soon? Absolutely. Is that the style of advertising in fashion? No. People that make videos like this are striving for more "personality," more connection with the viewer through humor and a fun delivery style. It's what sells to today's audiences and what today's audiences have come to expect. It's a counter to the seemingly cold, uncaring, detached way of selling products of yesteryear. In 30 years, this style will seem overly fake and forced, and we'll return to something more traditional. Don't hate the messenger. Hate the people receiving the messages.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 20, 2019, 07:28:09 AM
You're right. I shouldn't have called him a creep.
But what he does on his videos IS creepy and the rest of my comments stand.
How clever of "industry professionals" to avoid any exposure to what potential customers think. Good, solid market research technique.
I appreciate your recognition.
As for industry professionals avoiding consumers, they don't. There is unfortunately very little here of use to most of them in a signal to noise ratio sense, and it has been that way for many years. Beyond the snark and poor attempts a jock-ish comedy, there's just never been much in the way of coherent, constructive criticism - even when the group had a large number of participants. With all the ways to be so directly and obviously in touch with producers, both public and private, it's the people who don't participate in those common forms that are avoiding exposing their opinions and experiences to the professionals.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on June 20, 2019, 07:38:07 AM
...People that make videos like this are striving for more "personality,"... ... In 30 years, this style will seem overly fake and forced ... ... Don't hate the messenger. ....
Amazing what passes for "personality" today.
It seems fake and forced now.
Well, I don't HATE the guy. Just can't stand watching him "striving".
There does seem to be a major disconnect between toy producer and consumers. They don't want to be offended by reading negative feedback that might redirect their production efforts toward market desires. And potential customers are reluctant to watch their product announcements all the way through.
For the record, I watched the video all the way through in my vain search for useful information.
How about wondering why others are reluctant to do the same?
I must admit that I've always enjoyed Brian's videos and look forward to the next one. I can understand that these might not work for everyone but for me I just like to see the product in someone's hand to get a better sense of what's coming up for sale in the future and it's always nice to see something that I wasn't expecting.
The end of the day these videos are meant to just inform people of the latest product and have a little fun along the way. I've been a supporter of Super7 from day 1 and even though not every item is for me they always seem to find something of interest that makes me part with my money so that I can have it on display.
Ian
Got my Super 7 Frankenstein Keshi today. I snapped the Green guy to show some detail - not bad for a 2" figure.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48100697288_23a214b622_b.jpg)
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Click on pictures for a larger image.
His pants are made in China.
I got tired of waiting on EE for my Keshi V1 flat, so I canceled and ordered from Super 7. MIM has them $11 cheaper (depending on any difference in shipping), but they say another week till they get them, if nothing changes.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 20, 2019, 07:55:54 AM
For the record, I watched the video all the way through in my vain search for useful information.
How about wondering why others are reluctant to do the same?
I didn't watch any part of it until it was brought up for discussion here. And then I only watched to hear the Dracula voice. Do you see how this strategy works? Even people who wouldn't normally watch something like this are clicking on it to watch, thus increasing video views, and expanding reach to different audiences through algorithms, etc. For these companies, it's a game of expanding audience reach, and it's obviously working.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 21, 2019, 02:46:47 AM
I got tired of waiting on EE for my Keshi V1 flat, so I canceled and ordered from Super 7. MIM has them $11 cheaper (depending on any difference in shipping), but they say another week till they get them, if nothing changes.
That really sucks about EE. I was thinking of getting the Mystery Minis from them, but now? Not so sure.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 21, 2019, 02:37:43 AM
Got my Super 7 Frankenstein Keshi today. I snapped the Green guy to show some detail - not bad for a 2" figure.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48100697288_23a214b622_b.jpg)
Nice that you picked up a green one and the detail is pretty impressive for the size and material these are made of. I may pick a few things up from Super7 soon (even though the added charges getting things to the UK hurts bit), and I'm thinking of throwing a few of these figures into my cart as they are growing on me.
Ian
Click on pictures for a larger image.
Quote from: Palifan on June 21, 2019, 08:15:01 PM
Nice that you picked up a green one and the detail is pretty impressive for the size and material these are made of. I may pick a few things up from Super7 soon (even though the added charges getting things to the UK hurts bit), and I'm thinking of throwing a few of these figures into my cart as they are growing on me.
Ian
I got all 4 from eBay for $30.00. They are being offered in sets by character and color for that price, including shipping.
I just photographed the Green one to show the detail. I could just as easily have photographed the Orange one. The Purple and White are a little harder to photograph - and I am notoriously lazy.
Got the big box o' monsters! What a chore opening all those boxes and bags!
I'll be selling the Frank, Bride, Mole Man and Invis Man sets to UMA members for $20 (shipped) per set. $30 per set when/if they go to eBay.
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Quote from: Mike Scott on June 24, 2019, 10:07:28 PM
Got the big box o' monsters! What a chore opening all those boxes and bags!
I'll be selling the Frank, Bride, Mole Man and Invis Man sets to UMA members for $20 (shipped) per set. $30 per set when/if they go to eBay.
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;D YAY!!!!! PM incoming
Some of the Comic Con "Revenge of the Boodega" items are being announced. This will continue here and there for the next couple weeks.Some of it you've seen from Toy Fair and will be widely available, some of it won't. They sell the exclusives that aren't sold out on the website a few days after the con ends.
Creature Puzzle:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJgI8CAkmr/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJgI8CAkmr/?hl=en)
Monster Glassware:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJgHLDA6w2/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJgHLDA6w2/?hl=en)
Con Exclusive Reaction Figures:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJufPMA7w5/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJufPMA7w5/?hl=en)
I need one of those puzzles!!! Who's going to this thing?
Quote from: fearliath on June 26, 2019, 02:14:16 AM
Some of the Comic Con "Revenge of the Boodega" items are being announced...
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Creature - Jigsaw Puzzle - 1000 pieces - 20x2028 - Super7 - 2019(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48130010412_6b1e1dfce0_o.jpg)
Universal Monsters - Glass - Super7 - 2019 - Creature(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48130010387_aa24cf3369_o.jpg)
Universal Monsters - Glass - Super7 - 2019 - Frankenstein(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48130010357_ddc613e6d6_o.jpg)
Universal Monsters - Glass - Super7 - 2019 - Mummy(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48130010342_85c0fbd697_o.jpg)
Universal Monsters - Glass - Super7 - 2019 - Wolf Man(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48129926226_8eda9d062d_o.jpg)
Universal Monsters - Figure - 3.75 in. - Super7-ReAction - 2019 - Frankenstein(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48129951968_bf5028d2f6_o.jpg)
Universal Monsters - Figure - 3.75 in. - Super7-ReAction - 2019 - Dracula(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48130010442_291797ea42_o.jpg)
Universal Monsters - Figure - 3.75 in. - Super7-ReAction - 2019 - Invisible Man
The puzzle box looks like an FM cover.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 26, 2019, 02:52:30 AM
I need one of those puzzles!!! Who's going to this thing?
Will it also be available in the Super7 store? Maybe all you will need is someone who lives in San Diego.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 26, 2019, 03:34:17 AM
The puzzle box looks like an FM cover.
Looks like the item everyone will want so far. I hope they made enough of them - and more for certain other monsters.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 26, 2019, 03:41:39 AM
Will it also be available in the Super7 store?
If there are any left over after the con.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 26, 2019, 03:41:39 AM
Maybe all you will need is someone who lives in San Diego.
Do you know any? ;D
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 26, 2019, 04:01:20 AM
If there are any left over after the con.
Do you know any? ;D
No. I was hoping we had such a member who would read this.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 26, 2019, 04:12:54 AM
I was hoping we had such a member who would read this.
Me too! ;D
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 26, 2019, 04:20:28 AM
Me too! ;D
I was hoping on other members' behalf. I don't see anything here
I particularly want. The best item is the Creature puzzle - and I collect only Frankenstein.
Damnit, I was going to take a break from modern collecting but I really like those Reaction figures and the puzzle.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 26, 2019, 04:24:55 AM
I don't see anything here I particularly want.
What about the 3.75 in. Frank figure?
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 26, 2019, 05:30:49 AM
What about the 3.75 in. Frank figure?
I think the card is interesting. Don't think much of the figure.
Maybe, if it was $10-$12... Doubt that will ever happen.
Looks like this guy plans on attending:
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(Didn't take long, did it?)
I love the puzzle. I also think the card art is interesting, though I'm not sure about the figures. I wish they would have done an '80s neon set like last year.
Quote from: fearliath on June 26, 2019, 02:14:16 AM
. They sell the exclusives that aren't sold out on the website a few days after the con ends
Last year they waited several weeks, and then spread everything out a week at a time. So figures one week, the masks another. They want to whip up the collector frenzy and they want to limit releases to get you to buy more stuff to feel you get more value for shipping costs. Why spend $9 to ship a $15 figure when it sounds better to buy 2 figures to feel like a better deal on shipping? This month alone they are doing it again with a new release every week, get you coming back, get you buying more of the older stock.
I want the puzzle, but now jumping through hoops for it. Would have gotten the figures if they were the same bright colored paint scheme to match last years exclusives, but instead will pass. Brian Flynn is not someone I am a fan of, and hes killed a lot of good will I used to have for the company. Sorry for upsetting any friends he has here, but hes beennothing but arrogant in my past interactions with him. And he loves to hype up and even misrepresent the rarity of his wares (like making it sound like Maria was only getting the CreatorCon release before announcing the regular version).
Leaving the shade aside and walking into the sun... the newest announced Boodega items:
Universal Monster GPK:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzLaH76gmCC/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BzLaH76gmCC/?hl=en)
Coloring Book:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzLaLdcAZPG/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BzLaLdcAZPG/?hl=en)
And Masks:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzLaFl7gIbS/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BzLaFl7gIbS/?hl=en)
Masks are great. I need the Wolf Man. Could definitely have used a Drac as opposed to the Bride, but whatever.
I like the coloring book.
Quote from: fearliath on June 26, 2019, 06:10:20 PM
Leaving the shade aside and walking into the sun... the newest announced Boodega items:...
So, basically - nothing else anyone would actually want for now?
Monster Garbage Pail Kids Cards? - Really?
Restaurant placemat-quality Coloring Book. (Well... 24 pages. Make that Dollar Tree-quality - Worth $3 to me - for a 4-year old I know.)
Green Bride, Orange Frankenstein and Blue Wolf Man Masks?
(I know... You must
really hate me. But, honestly, these are my first reactions. Super7 teases us with images of Universal Monster Soapies(z)? and gives us Garbage Pail Kids pieces of cardboard.)
Is it just me? Are there members out there who have been waiting for more Garbage Pail Kids items? Go ahead, tell me how awful I am - I can take it. Not like I've never been totally wrong before.
Monster Garbage Pail Pail Kids' cards look neato. I collect Garbage Pail Kids.....especially the Monster series during Hallowe'en. I guess, to each their own. The masks look very similar to the Target masks released two years ago.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 26, 2019, 06:39:42 PM
Blue Wolf Man Masks?
I freaking
love the blue Wolf Man mask. It's beautiful. You'd better watch out Adam, 'cause next time there's a blue moon, you know who's gonna get you! :laugh:
(https://cdn.sdccblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/25171958/D98QNGVVUAEbyRa.jpg)
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 26, 2019, 03:34:17 AM
The [Creature] puzzle box looks like an FM cover.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48133749213_b8b7df56f8_o.jpg)
Universal Monsters - Posters - Glow-In-the-Dark - 1975Looks like they added a little bit to the shoulder to accommodate the added text.
I'd be up for a Frankenstein Puzzle, if they do one!
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 26, 2019, 07:03:02 PM
Looks like they added a little bit to the shoulder to accommodate the added text.
The new puzzle isn't the Gogos art. It's the Ed Repka painting they have been using for their Creature products (prints, soda bottle, card art, etc.)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 26, 2019, 06:39:42 PM
(I know... You must really hate me.
Go ahead, tell me how awful I am - I can take it.
After a great deal of pondering I've determined that you are mildly awful.
I've also decided I don't hate you... yet... but I am reserving the right to do so at some point in the future!
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 26, 2019, 07:17:56 PM
The new puzzle isn't the Gogos art. It's the Ed Repka painting they have been using for their Creature products (prints, soda bottle, card art, etc.)
Aah!
I didn't look at them side-by-side.
Quote from: fearliath on June 26, 2019, 07:24:11 PM
After a great deal of pondering I've determined that you are mildly awful.
I've also decided I don't hate you... yet... but I am reserving the right to do so at some point in the future!
I am forewarned.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 26, 2019, 07:25:15 PM
I didn't look at them side-by-side.
They are both copied from the same photo.
When will Super7 announce prices on all the things they are showing us?
They must have discussed a price point on all their product before beginning production. Why aren't they telling us what it will be? Collectors need to budget for collectibles.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 26, 2019, 07:31:12 PM
When will Super7 announce prices on all the things they are showing us?
The masks will be $20.
I'll definitely be getting a set of those glasses!
If they had done the reaction figures in the same style as last year with the die cut halloween style cards, i'd have bought some. So far i have no interest in anything they've shown this year. The puzzle is nice, but not really a puzzle collector. Honestly not that upset, i'm not a huge super7 fan and tend to hate the contrived hipster approach they take towards everything.
I WILL keep waiting for the soapies and hope they dont screw em up.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 26, 2019, 03:34:17 AM
The puzzle box looks like an FM cover.
It certainly does. I guess if you can't use a Basil Gogos the next best thing is imitation.
Super 7 is apparently doing SDCC exclusive Universal Monsters Garbage Pail Kids cards.
(https://i.postimg.cc/25QK8c2H/gpk1.jpg)
There will be 24 cards in the set and will likely cost you a small fortune on eBay.
https://bloody-disgusting.com/toys/3569471/super7-partners-universal-monsters-garbage-pail-kids-sdcc-2019-exclusive-cards/ (https://bloody-disgusting.com/toys/3569471/super7-partners-universal-monsters-garbage-pail-kids-sdcc-2019-exclusive-cards/)
Quote from: Mike...In 3-D! on June 26, 2019, 07:46:15 PM
I'll definitely be getting a set of those glasses!
The glasses will be $12 ea.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 26, 2019, 09:24:50 PM
The glasses will be $12 ea.
$48 dollars for 4, 16-oz. glasses?
Even if shipping is free, with local tax that is half a hundred for 4 glasses. Seems pricey to me.
Wonder how much Universal gouges its licensees?
Quote from: fearliath on June 26, 2019, 06:10:20 PM
Leaving the shade aside and walking into the sun...
Like my monsters, I prefer to lurk in the dark
I'll try to get the GPK set if it becomes available, and maybe the coloring book, but I'll probably save most of my money for the reaction figures and other products I assume they'll release in the Fall (plus the Funko Mystery Minis and Horrified board game). I'd like the glasses, but I'm not really a fan of that artwork. Maybe if there was a Dracula in the set. It does feel like we're getting more Universal Monsters merch this fall than we have in recent memory, so I'm pretty pumped for that, even if I don't like all of the designs.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 26, 2019, 10:31:53 PM
Even if shipping is free, with local tax that is half a hundred for 4 glasses.
Doesn't seem so bad when you're only buying one of them. :)
Quote from: TheMadScientist on June 27, 2019, 12:06:19 AM
I'd like the glasses, but I'm not really a fan of that artwork.
It's a little cartoony. Needs a "background", like the Anchor Hocking glasses.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 27, 2019, 12:21:33 AM
It's a little cartoony. Needs a "background", like the Anchor Hocking glasses.
They do have a faint background. Maybe it would stand out (or disappear) depending on the color of the liquid you are drinking.
I was really hoping for something a little more elaborate from the glass artwork, myself. It's not bad by any means. It's just not as cool as the originals.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on June 27, 2019, 12:55:24 AM
I was really hoping for something a little more elaborate from the glass artwork, myself. It's not bad by any means. It's just not as cool as the originals.
Do they look $50 good to you?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 27, 2019, 12:59:01 AM
Do they look $50 good to you?
Honestly, they remind me of the jelly jar artwork, so, no, and I will probably pass on them. But I am not passing on the blue Wolf Man mask! ;D
If I did buy one, it would be Creech. For some reason, it reminds me of the Bama/Aurora Creature, not nearly as elaborate, but still kinda like it.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on June 27, 2019, 02:13:58 AM
... they remind me of the jelly jar artwork...
THAT'S what they remind me of! I couldn't put my finger on it.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 27, 2019, 02:18:08 AM
THAT'S what they remind me of! I couldn't put my finger on it.
Yeah. Probably what they were going for. Should've shot for the gas station art.
I was just thinking the same while others were posting...
I dont dislike the art on the glasses. They feel like scooby doo monsters and there's nothing wrong with that.
If I walked into the grocery store and saw jars of jelly that were in those exact glasses priced about the same as comparable jars of jelly, I would collect the whole set and feel good about doing it and genuinely enjoy having them. No scalpers, no shipping cost, no feelings of being manipulated by contrived overpriced hipster product.
I dont hate all that super7 does, i just wish we had better alternatives sometimes.
The set of Universal Monster glasses that Spencer Gifts offered was better (and cheaper). These glasses look like something that White Castle would offer as a giveaway (that is, a couple notches below the quality of Burger King). They aren't really all that great, nor are they all that novel.
I think the glasses are fine, for what they are.
I just think the price point is a bit much. With the exception of the Creature glass - but then only because Creech merchandise is so scarce and much sought after.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 27, 2019, 12:48:04 AM
They do have a faint background.
A little too faint. And the AH picture wrapped all the way around the glass.
Quote from: BRICK on June 27, 2019, 02:36:52 AM
The set of Universal Monster glasses that Spencer Gifts offered was better (and cheaper).
But that was 4 decades ago! (Can you believe it?)
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 27, 2019, 02:49:06 AM
But that was 4 decades ago! (Can you believe it?)
The Spencer's glasses? That was only a few years ago. Remember, they also had shot glasses.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 27, 2019, 02:49:06 AM
But that was 4 decades ago! (Can you believe it?)
No, I'm not talking about the set with the Metaluna Mutant, I'm talking about the Frankenstein/Bride/Mummy/Creature set (and shot glasses) that came out a few years back.
Quote from: BRICK on June 27, 2019, 02:56:37 AM
No, I'm not talking about the set with the Metaluna Mutant, I'm talking about the Frankenstein/Bride/Mummy/Creature set (and shot glasses) that came out a few years back.
Sorry, had my sets mixed up. Yeah, those Spencer's glasses are nice.
Who made those '80s glasses? They were nice and colorful!
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 27, 2019, 03:06:25 AM
Sorry, had my sets mixed up. Yeah, those Spencer's glasses are nice.
Who made those '80s glasses? They were nice and colorful!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48146140602_0a53d4b910_o.jpg)
Oh, THOSE. I love those. Very pretty.
I like them better than the Anchor-Hocking "gas station" glasses. (I think I am in the minority on this one, too.)
They put me in mind of sitting around on cheap wooden lawn furniture, drinking lemonade on a sweltering summer day.
Spencer's made those colorful, cartoony, garish glasses in 1980 also. I have a set. The only reason is the nostalgia. My mother had a set when I was 10. So as an adult, they made their way into my collection solely for that reason. I love them, warts and all.
The '80s ones are cool in their own right. I prefer the originals, but I can see why people would like the '80s versions.
Now... these were the glasses we were originally shown... These would definitely be worth 12 bucks a shot...
(http://collectingclassicmonsters.com/wp-content/uploads/Super7-Universal-Monsters-Tumblers.jpg)
Quote from: aura of foreboding on June 27, 2019, 03:18:55 AM
Now... these were the glasses we were originally shown... These would definitely be worth 12 bucks a shot...
Yeah, what happened to those? :(
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 27, 2019, 03:34:33 AM
Yeah, what happened to those? :(
I have no idea. I know when they lost the Gogos concept, they re-worked some things, but they could still release glasses with the new art.
Yeah, they just a little too Scooby-Dooish for my liking. if I really wanted a Monsters cup, I'd get this tumbler on the official Universal Monsters store: https://shop.universalorlando.com/p/Universal-Studios-Monsters-Tumbler.html
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 27, 2019, 03:34:33 AM
Yeah, what happened to those? :(
Those weren't "shown" to the public so much as there's little point in expending the effort it takes to keep proof of concept prototypes secret save to prospective wholesale buyers. That we live in an age where you don't have to work in the industry and show up in person at the Javits, yet still get to see potential releases is sadly not perceived as privilege by many. Heck, I thought they were going to use the Gogos art for the action figures, but I'm not bent that they didn't (though id love it if they did a limited run on those cards).
Quote from: aura of foreboding on June 27, 2019, 04:18:16 AM
I know when they lost the Gogos concept, they re-worked some things...
Detail that for me, please.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on June 27, 2019, 05:33:26 AM
Detail that for me, please.
I was just saying when they no longer went with the Gogos art, they changed up the look of the products from the prototypes: figure card art, puzzles, etc. Without Gogos, the glasses had to be changed.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on June 27, 2019, 06:55:17 AM
I was just saying when they no longer went with the Gogos art, they changed up the look of the products from the prototypes: figure card art, puzzles, etc. Without Gogos, the glasses had to be changed.
Ah, I understand. I though there was some phase of it I missed. Thanks.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 27, 2019, 02:44:20 AM
A little too faint. And the AH picture wrapped all the way around the glass.
That's not a background. That's text on the opposite side of the glass. Hard to see on mobile, easier to tell on laptop screen.
I think a big problem with the glasses is the price point. I think many fans would buy them (and the goofy looking Halloween buckets) if they were just priced right. You can't charge a premium price for mediocre looking product. I realize that there may be additional licensing with the actor's estates to get things to look truly accurate, but I think that the licensing fees (on both sides) need to be radically overhauled. It is in both Universal's, as well as the actors family's, best interest to keep these characters alive and in the public eye, with products that people actually want to buy!
Quote from: BRICK on June 27, 2019, 11:08:53 AM
I think many fans would buy them (and the goofy looking Halloween buckets) if they were just priced right.
For what it's worth the Super Buckets have sold like crazy. Blowing away all expectations. I think it gets overlooked that Super 7 is a very small operation. Economy of scales dictate the costs on most things.
Quote from: VulcansFury on June 27, 2019, 08:22:56 AM
That's not a background. That's text on the opposite side of the glass.
Oh yeah, that
is on the back side! (Text and some art.) You can see it on the Creature glass. Under the elbow, the word "Black" in reverse.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48130010412_6b1e1dfce0_o.jpg)
So, last year's 4 SDCC exclusive action (Reaction) figures on the die-cut cards were Creature, Mutant, Mummy and Wolf Man. This year we get, on coffin shaped cards. Frankenstein, Bride, Dracula and Invisible Man. So, next year, Phantom and Mole Man? (Who's left?)
Last year's regular carded figures were Mummy, Wolf Man, Creature, Mutant, Mole Man and Phantom Masque.
This year: Frankenstein, The Bride, Dracula, Invisible Man, Revenge Creature and, I assume, Reg. Phantom.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 26, 2019, 10:31:53 PM
Wonder how much Universal gouges its licensees?
From what I've heard, a lot. When I was working at the comic shop my boss and I asked our Sideshow sales rep why they weren't doing any more UM statues or figures (they may have started again since, but I stopped checking). She didn't give details but she did say that they were asking too much for the licenses and the product line wasn't going to profitable enough to justify paying it.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 27, 2019, 11:53:41 AM
Oh yeah, that is on the back side! (Text and some art.) You can see it on the Creature glass. Under the elbow, the word "Black" in reverse.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48130010412_6b1e1dfce0_o.jpg)
No matter how simple or cheesy this Creature or the other three are represented as artwork/drinking glasses. They all look aesthetically pleasing. Plus, they will be nice companion pieces to my Anchor Hocking glasses.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 27, 2019, 12:18:14 PM
So, last year's 4 SDCC exclusive action (Reaction) figures on the die-cut cards were Creature, Mutant, Mummy and Wolf Man. This year we get 3, on coffin shaped cards. Frankenstein, Dracula and Invisible Man. So, next year, Phantom, Bride and Mole Man? (Did I leave anybody out?)
Last year's regular carded figures were Mummy, Wolf Man, Creature, Mutant, Mole Man and Phantom Masque.
This year: Frankenstein, Dracula, Invisible Man, Revenge Creature and, I assume, Reg. Phantom and The Bride.
There is also a coffin card Bride this year (see the third picture over in this post).
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzMGfkzAWJA/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BzMGfkzAWJA/?hl=en)
In other news, these retro puffy stickers:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzOGRGSgXt0/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BzOGRGSgXt0/?hl=en)
Puffy stickers look rad.
Love the stickers! Wish they included all characters?
Quote from: aura of foreboding on June 27, 2019, 06:27:48 PM
Love the stickers! Wish they included all characters?
No Dracula, Metaluna or Bride, love.😔
Quote from: fearliath on June 27, 2019, 06:16:18 PM
There is also a coffin card Bride this year (see the third picture over in this post).
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzMGfkzAWJA/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BzMGfkzAWJA/?hl=en) ...
Cool!
The female monsters are under represented in horror.
Wish they would do something with
Dracula's Daughter. I think she is under appreciated.
Quote from: fearliath on June 27, 2019, 06:16:18 PM
There is also a coffin card Bride this year
Thanks! I changed my previous post.
Quote from: fearliath on June 27, 2019, 06:16:18 PM
In other news, these retro puffy stickers:
Guess I'll be looking for those on eBay.
Well, as cool as some of the stuff is: I am afraid I am not paying ebay prices. I really wanted the glasses as I collect the glassware sets and have the Anchor Hockings, both Spencer's sets (1980's and modern) and the Habib's cups from Brazil. Even the Pizza Hut kids's meals cups. Here's hoping some of it is left and not damaged. I wanted the Wolfman hair paste last year: but the one I bought off ebay looked like a truck ran it over. Nt being negative....the stuff looks great. I just don't dig scalping and chase mentality.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on June 27, 2019, 08:20:20 PM
I really wanted the glasses
People are taking pre-orders for those, like MIM and EE.
Monster Glasses (not the kind you drink from):
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzObORnAijd/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BzObORnAijd/?hl=en)
Also, as Mike alluded to, the drinking glasses will for sure NOT be exclusives.
Quote from: fearliath on June 27, 2019, 11:00:47 PM
Monster Glasses (not the kind you drink from):
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzObORnAijd/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BzObORnAijd/?hl=en)
Also, as Mike alluded to, the drinking glasses will for sure NOT be exclusives.
Goody for me ! Those were for sure for my list, cartoony designs and all,lol.
I LIKE 'em!
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 27, 2019, 11:03:30 PM
Those I can live without.
It will be a struggle, but I think I can scrape by without those.
Again, Dollar Tree items for little kids - but probably with a collectible price tag attached.
Pass. I have enough goofy, "stylized" monster dreck to fill a mausoleum. I would have bought all of the glasses with the earlier, more realistic images.
They arent going to win any art competitions, but I think you all miss the point. I collect the glassware, no matter how lacking, because of my mother. She loved collecting glasses.
She cannot do it anymore due to restrictions. They would all get dusty and broken. So i am carrying on the tradition. If I can sit through all the rejoicing over those silly Keshi monsters, you guys can humor me on these,lol.
I understand your motive. It's very sweet of you. If you need someone to laugh at those dreadful Keshi monsters with, I'm here for you. Those are even worserer.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on June 28, 2019, 03:42:01 PM
... I collect the glassware, no matter how lacking, ... ... If I can sit through all the rejoicing over those silly Keshi monsters, you guys can humor me on these,lol.
I like Japanese Keshi that feature Universal Monsters. Don't care for all the Japanese market (Gozilla) monsters. They make me think of somewhat larger Gumball charms.
I LIKE the glasses. If they were sturdy plastic, I would think they would be suitable for kids. I just think the price point is really high - again, except for someone like Mike, who collects only Creature items. Much easier to bite the bullet on a single glass. I have way too much Frankenstein product to chose from to want to get a less than outstanding glass for myself.
The artwork is fine. I would be a lot more inclined to buy the puffy stickers with the same graphics. If they are not too much, I'd get those and give them to a couple kids I know.
I can dislike Smurfs without disliking the people who collect them - or thinking they are any weirder than supposed grown-ups who collect toys that are never removed from their boxes.
I think this just goes to show there's now something for everyone offered by Super 7, and we can appreciate most of the stuff, if not for ourselves, for others.
I, personally, don't have any issues with any of the offerings, other than the fact that there is a Dracula drought, and I don't know why... They have a freaking Lugosi license! Sideshow would have killed to have that in the early years.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 28, 2019, 04:52:42 PM
I can dislike Smurfs without disliking the people who collect them - or thinking they are any weirder than supposed grown-ups who collect toys that are never removed from their boxes.
If you never remove the Keshi toys, you with have a complete set by buying 7 different boxes (theoretically you have 'em all...Schrodinger's cat theory). I'm glad I kept most of my items in their original boxes. Some of the box-art is often better than the actual toy. AND, now that im selling a bunch of my stuff, the prices are exponentially higher than dusty old chew toys.
Some new items:
(https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65765282_10157563723495820_37858075129937920_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_oc=AQlDOWNY71g4Mr8-hPimEWy0VypMa7lvJamvyufMxtSGVTv9ItWb74GHNJOu5Vqy0v1pcXbH22Eb86JtxuFcpFUL&_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.xx&oh=e2602f2a1aff14ecdae91ce69cc7cee3&oe=5DBB19F8)
(https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65717138_10157563720100820_1625087170924511232_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_oc=AQlKjNUuUAtvJMF0XQI3a43P-ThxbVguyOor0mkwtYDc0I9_PTQF_szlhQlLAEJNRlFgM_mavDQNL9qF3xJ0R8bg&_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.xx&oh=91fa627cc472ae1d9f5c81ed52d2d9aa&oe=5DB4DDE0)
I need that beach towel!!!
Aw-oh! New colors for the Keshi toys! Nice way to get one of each monster, if you're not interested in collecting all the different colors.
Didn't realize that was a tower - thought it was a poster. Nice item.
Glad they added the more usual Keshi colors - Something else to buy pre-sorted on eBay.
I think the keshi 6 pack is just the one set of 6 figures and not 2 separate packs containg all 12. It would mean 2 different creatures in 1 pack and that seems unlikely.
I KNEW they wouldn't stop at just 4 colors. Steel molds cost money and only 4 colors of a minifigure isnt enough to cover the outlay.
It wouldnt surprise me to see something like a 12 pack of all sculpts in 1 color in a coffin shaped box as maybe a halloween item. (Slug zombies came 12 figures in a coffin box)
Unpainted minifigures used to be the main focus of my collection for years. Untill i sold off most of it and climbed out of that deep hole. Hoping these keshi dont send me back down it. The ones i got from Mike should be there when i get home today and i can already feel it pulling me towards the hole. LOL.
Quote from: deadonarrival on June 28, 2019, 07:14:21 PM
I think the keshi 6 pack is just the one set of 6 figures and not 2 separate packs containg all 12.
Yeah, you're probably right.
Quote from: deadonarrival on June 28, 2019, 07:14:21 PM
The ones i got from Mike should be there when i get home today.
"Out for delivery" it say.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 28, 2019, 07:06:11 PM
Didn't realize that was a tower - thought it was a poster.
It's patterned after this '70s beach towel, which I've always wanted. Seen one on eBay, once, or twice, but they went for big bucks!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/852/daXeR9.jpg)
Mike. Vintage character beach towels seem to go for big bucks.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on June 28, 2019, 08:35:37 PM
Mike. Vintage character beach towels seem to go for big bucks.
That Creature one sure does! :D
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 28, 2019, 07:51:06 PM
It's patterned after this '70s beach towel, which I've always wanted. Seen one on eBay, once, or twice, but they went for big bucks!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/852/daXeR9.jpg)
I'd never seen the original. I knew the new one was a bit too exquisite to be the product of modern Universal licensing.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 28, 2019, 07:51:06 PM
It's patterned after this '70s beach towel, which I've always wanted. Seen one on eBay, once, or twice, but they went for big bucks!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/852/daXeR9.jpg)
Great for a pool area with tiki torches, etc.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on June 28, 2019, 08:55:04 PM
I knew the new one was a bit too exquisite to be the product of modern Universal licensing.
At least S7 isn't just slapping the Universal style guide art on everything.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 28, 2019, 09:20:33 PM
At least S7 isn't just slapping the Universal style guide art on everything.
Tell me about it! I'm happy they have the license and am going to continue to support their efforts, especially if we continue to get cool vintage-inspired stuff. I hope they have some beach towels left! That, the puzzle, the coloring book, and the Blue Wolf Man are my hopes from this Boo-dega.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on June 28, 2019, 09:35:01 PM
That, the puzzle, the coloring book, and the Blue Wolf Man are my hopes from this Boo-dega.
I think the Creature puzzle and the Creature beach towel are the only must haves, for me, that seem to be SDCC exclusives. Unless I've forgotten something?
This pic shows what's on the back side of those glasses.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/1327/qwmEzF.jpg)
Got my keshi figures from Mike today. Thanks so much man!!
They really did a nice job on these. The green is probably one of the most common keshi colors aside from flesh and this green is spot on. The art and the foil stickers are perfect in the Bikkuriman style (not my fav style but they nailed it). The only thing missing that would have been authentic japanese style is a little pack of tiny mints in the box.
That 6 figure pack is the only thing i will try to get if any go online.
Also wonder if there will be a creature keshi in a single headercarded bag like they did with skeletor at their masters of the universe event (same deal as the boodega just motu themed with exclusives and such). If so it'll be a scalper item for sure.
Prices for the SUPER 7 SDCC 2019 exclusives.
Super7 x Universal Monsters ReAction Figures – $15
Frankenstein, The Bride, Dracula, Invisible Man
Super7 x Universal Monsters Creature from the Black Lagoon 1000 Puzzle – $20
Super7 x Universal Monsters Pint Glasses – $12 each
Frankenstein, Mummy, Wolf Man, Creature
Super7 x Universal Monsters Masks – $20
Frankenstein, The Bride, Wolf Man
Super7 x Universal Monsters Coloring and Activity Book – $12
Super7 x Garbage Pail Kids x Universal Monsters – $6/pack
12 stickers and 12 cards
Super7 x Universal Monsters Puffy Stickers – $6 (4 sticker sheet)
Frankenstein, Mummy, Wolf Man, Creature
Super7 x Universal Monsters x Superbuckets – $20
Frankenstein, The Mummy, Wolf Man, Creature
Super7 x Universal Monsters Monster Vision Specs & Creature Specs – $5
Super7 x Universal Monsters x Keshi Special Assortment – $15
Bride of Frankenstein, Invisible Man, Frankenstein, The Mummy, Wolf Man and Dracula
Super7 x Universal Monsters Beach Towel – $35
30 x 60 inches
Shirts – starting at $30
Screenprinted "We Belong Dead" Candle – $12
Chenille 6″ Patches – $10
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 29, 2019, 02:36:22 AM
Prices for the SUPER 7 SDCC 2019 exclusives....
Thanks, Mike!
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 29, 2019, 02:36:22 AM
Prices for the SUPER 7 SDCC 2019 exclusives.
Actually, they are not
all exclusives, but they are all available at the con and "Boodega" store.
The puzzle is a LOT cheaper than i thought it would be since the same size prints last year were $50. I think i want it a bit more than i thought i would.
The puzzle and the towel are very nice items.
Too bad I collect only Frankenstein.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 29, 2019, 07:37:18 AM
The puzzle and the towel are very nice items.
Too bad I collect only Frankenstein.
Yeah, a Frank puzzle would have been great.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 29, 2019, 07:37:18 AM
Too bad I collect only Frankenstein.
You haven't done
too bad, this year. You got the Keshi toys, the 3.75 fig. on the coffin card, the pint glass and the mask (if you didn't get it last year).
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 29, 2019, 03:07:01 PM
You haven't done too bad, this year. You got the Keshi toys, the 3.75 fig. on the coffin card, the pint glass and the mask (if you didn't get it last year).
Not complaining about what I get - Just stating that I really
Like the Puzzle and Towel and would snap them up - if I wasn't limited by room and finances to my one monster.
Glad they are out there for you and the other Creature collectors.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 29, 2019, 04:34:27 PM
Glad they are out there for you and the other Creature collectors.
I just hope I'm able to snag them!
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 29, 2019, 02:36:22 AM
Prices for the SUPER 7 SDCC 2019 exclusives.
Super7 x Universal Monsters ReAction Figures – $15
Frankenstein, The Bride, Dracula, Invisible Man
Super7 x Universal Monsters Creature from the Black Lagoon 1000 Puzzle – $20
Super7 x Universal Monsters Pint Glasses – $12 each
Frankenstein, Mummy, Wolf Man, Creature
Super7 x Universal Monsters Masks – $20
Frankenstein, The Bride, Wolf Man
Super7 x Universal Monsters Coloring and Activity Book – $12
Super7 x Garbage Pail Kids x Universal Monsters – $6/pack
12 stickers and 12 cards
Super7 x Universal Monsters Puffy Stickers – $6 (4 sticker sheet)
Frankenstein, Mummy, Wolf Man, Creature
Super7 x Universal Monsters x Superbuckets – $20
Frankenstein, The Mummy, Wolf Man, Creature
Super7 x Universal Monsters Monster Vision Specs & Creature Specs – $5
Super7 x Universal Monsters x Keshi Special Assortment – $15
Bride of Frankenstein, Invisible Man, Frankenstein, The Mummy, Wolf Man and Dracula
Super7 x Universal Monsters Beach Towel – $35
30 x 60 inches
Shirts – starting at $30
Screenprinted "We Belong Dead" Candle – $12
Chenille 6″ Patches – $10
Mike, thanks for the pricing information, as well as selling your extra box-o-monsters minis to UMA members; but I think that this is a good time to again bring up this topic: have you, or anyone in the group, considered setting up an aggregate buying circle at the UMA for this type of merchandise? Basically, it works the opposite of an Ebay auction, instead of a bunch of people driving the price of an item up, they band together to purchase things bulk quantities at a wholesale discount, and everyone saves money.
For instance, if an item or set originally cost $$$$ retail, you would take pre-orders for that item and if, in a certain amount of time, 50 people pledge to order it, it would then cost them $$$ each (or slightly below retail), if 100 people order the item, it would cost $$ (or even more below retail), if 200 people order it, the price would be $ (or way below retail & nearly wholesale); the more people who order the item, the lower the price per person.
I'm not sure what Super 7's wholesale policies are or how much would need to be ordered to start getting a discount, but I would think that they would be eager to reach their target customers. Just a suggestion, but perhaps the UMA could reach out and offer Super 7 (or such companies as DST, Monsterville, etc.) their own dedicated thread, where they could showcase their products & prototypes, gauge interest, and determine price points; in exchange for being able to order from them in bulk. Perhaps they could even manage this type buyers circle, themselves.
Even if they don't, I realize that this idea could entail considerable additional logistics, work and shipping costs, but I think this would be a tremendous benefit/incentive to get more participation and new membership in the UMA, as it would be the only place on the web were collectors could get these items for below retail. I know that there are a lot of Super 7 items I'm on the fence about, but I would be more apt to buy if the prices were just a bit more reasonable.
Perhaps this idea is just a dream; but, dammit, it's a GOOD dream!
Quote from: BRICK on June 29, 2019, 08:19:00 PM
Basically, it works the opposite of an Ebay auction, instead of a bunch of people driving the price of an item up, they band together to purchase things bulk quantities at a wholesale discount, and everyone saves money.
A few years ago, Jeff would buy things wholesale, to resell and make a couple of bucks. He would offer a discount (something less than retail?) to UMA members. This was when the group was a lot more active. I don 't know how much business he did with members, but it was probably a lot more then than it would be now. I don't see getting enough sales to get a discount, but if a hundred people chime in to tell me I'm wrong, well, it won't be the first time! ;D
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 29, 2019, 08:47:07 PM
A few years ago, Jeff would buy things wholesale, to resell and make a couple of bucks. He would offer a discount (something less than retail?) to UMA members. This was when the group was a lot more active. I don 't know how much business he did with members, but it was probably a lot more then than it would be now. I don't see getting enough sales to get a discount, but if a hundred people chime in to tell me I'm wrong, well, it won't be the first time! ;D
I can't think of a hundred member' names.
A lot of our members seem to stick to music and general discussion. How many different active members have chimed in about toys in the last year - even during the Halloween season?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 29, 2019, 10:39:55 PM
I can't think of a hundred member' names.
A lot of our members seem to stick to music and general discussion. How many different active members have chimed in about toys in the last year - even during the Halloween season?
Speaking as a member that doesn't frequent the "Modern Toys" as much as I used too...it's more about the quality of the new stuff. The cartoony stuff is a little too cutesy for my taste. I decided that it would be better to leave my comments to myself, rather than spoil someone else's fun. I have not bought a single Super 7 item. When (if) something exceptional comes out, all the usual suspects will come around to praise or trash said item. There's nothing exciting about the new batch. We've all seen these monsters get far better treatment elsewhere. As a matter of fact, I'm in a room filled with incredible pieces. Ive bought many spectacular versions of all the Uni monsters. The only way I'm reaching for my Visa, is if someone does a mind-blowingly detailed (down to the last pebble) Monolith Monsters on a beautiful blister art-card.
Quote from: Mord on June 29, 2019, 11:29:47 PM
... if someone does a mind-blowingly detailed (down to the last pebble) Monolith Monsters on a beautiful blister art-card.
Don't hold your breath.
It would make a killer fish tank diorama...
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 29, 2019, 08:47:07 PM
A few years ago, Jeff would buy things wholesale, to resell and make a couple of bucks. He would offer a discount (something less than retail?) to UMA members. This was when the group was a lot more active. I don 't know how much business he did with members, but it was probably a lot more then than it would be now. I don't see getting enough sales to get a discount, but if a hundred people chime in to tell me I'm wrong, well, it won't be the first time! ;D
You're 3% to your goal.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 30, 2019, 12:29:43 AM
Don't hold your breath.
It would make a killer fish tank diorama...
So there's a chance? I would buy some to give to the local trick or treaters. It's one Halloween they'll never forget. They get a beautiful, hand crafted piece of art plus a fun-size bag of M&Ms. An evening for the ages.
Quote from: Mord on June 29, 2019, 11:29:47 PM
The only way I'm reaching for my Visa, is if someone does a mind-blowingly detailed (down to the last pebble) Monolith Monsters on a beautiful blister art-card.
There's some garage kits out there. (Do you have any, Adam?)
I'm just going to collect big, unsightly rocks. I'll be the envy of my block. By Halloween, I'll have the best "Monolith Monsters" decorations on the block. Kids will be trampling each other just to get a selfie.
Quote from: Mord on June 30, 2019, 04:19:59 AM
I'm just going to collect big, unsightly rocks.
Be sure to stack them, precariously, so they fall over and crush somebody.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 30, 2019, 04:29:18 AM
Be sure to stack the, precariously, so they fall over and crush somebody.
You read my mind. I'll have Styrofoam tombstones, in case that happens.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 30, 2019, 04:17:52 AM
There's some garage kits out there. (Do you have any, Adam?)
I have one - unbuilt.
I was thinking about small building from train sets. They have the farm houses, windmills and tiny people.
Or build, from scratch, the Universal Courthouse Square street where the geologist's office sits - and have the monoliths towering menacingly in the background...
Stick a lizard in there and you got
Giant Gila Monster - Or, an out of scale doll and it's
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman - Or just make it a home for your pet Tarantula... etc., etc., etc....
I suppose
you'd fill it with water.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 30, 2019, 05:05:29 AM
Or build, from scratch, the Universal Courthouse Square street where the geologist's office sits - and have the monoliths towering menacingly in the background...
Neat idea! 1950s Courthouse Square With all the monsters, etc. that were filmed in and around there populating the diorama!
Maybe a Bronson Caves dio with all the things and people from those movies!
Quote from: BRICK on June 29, 2019, 08:19:00 PM
Mike, thanks for the pricing information, as well as selling your extra box-o-monsters minis to UMA members; but I think that this is a good time to again bring up this topic: have you, or anyone in the group, considered setting up an aggregate buying circle at the UMA for this type of merchandise? Basically, it works the opposite of an Ebay auction, instead of a bunch of people driving the price of an item up, they band together to purchase things bulk quantities at a wholesale discount, and everyone saves money.
I'm not sure what Super 7's wholesale policies are or how much would need to be ordered to start getting a discount, but I would think that they would be eager to reach their target customers. Just a suggestion, but perhaps the UMA could reach out and offer Super 7 (or such companies as DST, Monsterville, etc.) their own dedicated thread, where they could showcase their products & prototypes, gauge interest, and determine price points; in exchange for being able to order from them in bulk. Perhaps they could even manage this type buyers circle, themselves.
Even if they don't, I realize that this idea could entail considerable additional logistics, work and shipping costs, but I think this would be a tremendous benefit/incentive to get more participation and new membership in the UMA, as it would be the only place on the web were collectors could get these items for below retail. I know that there are a lot of Super 7 items I'm on the fence about, but I would be more apt to buy if the prices were just a bit more reasonable.
Perhaps this idea is just a dream; but, dammit, it's a GOOD dream!
Brick,
Not to dash your hopes, but most wholesalers discourage or even outright work against buyer's clubs (the common name for what you're suggesting). They do so to protect their retail partners - the entities that order in quantities that are of signifigant number to be a vauable percentage of business, and to protect their retail prices, which aren't arbitrary. Working against the retail price of their own product is bad business.
Beyond that, this isn't a forum that's very helpful to the industry. It's trypically outright hostile in multiple fashions, which has greatly reduced participation of those disintersted in hostility, and sadly and solidly earned the board a poor reputation for focused and civil discussion.
While there are forums where cogent and constructive discussions take place about these things with decisionmakers - manufacture's own web forms, fb pages, instagram feeds - the UMA isn't one. I encorage you to check those venues out and add your thoughts to the discourse. If you've got greater interest, Brick, please feel free to message me.
And hey, look, that Super7 stuff isn't so expensive after all! Or maybe it's too expensive, or maybe it's not on model enough, or not cool enough, or too cool, or what have ya.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on June 30, 2019, 07:30:43 PM
Too busy vomiting it out?
;)
Vomit is better than the s**t they're putting out. I'm so sick of industry insiders being offended by criticism. You guys are as thin-skinned and prissy as a Trump. So they don't pay attention to UMA? Funny, that's exactly what I do with their dollar gas station junk toys, ( ignore them). Aside from me, everybody here is incredibly nice and civil. I hope the whole smelly line fails.
To each their own. I'd like to make a request that everyone stop peeing in this communal Count Chocula bowl we have here. Speaking of which I am insanely hungry and I would destroy an entire family size box of Count Chocula if I had it. Maybe even Booberry. I only have Cheerios and they're not doing it.
Quote from: fearliath on June 30, 2019, 08:13:56 PM
To each their own. I'd like to make a request that everyone stop peeing in this communal Count Chocula bowl we have here. Speaking of which I am insanely hungry and I would destroy an entire family size box of Count Chocula if I had it. Maybe even Booberry. I only have Cheerios and they're not doing it.
I'm with you on a lack of monster cereal. :(
Quote from: Mord on June 30, 2019, 07:52:30 PM
Vomit is better than the s**t they're putting out.
So, what is it you
do want? $1,000 Sideshow busts? Well, me too, but I can't afford them. ;D
What's wrong with the Creature towel, or the puzzle, or the 3.75 carded figures, or the buckets? The '60s and '70s versions are highly collectible! Is it because these are copies?
Quote from: Mord on June 30, 2019, 07:52:30 PM
Vomit is better than the s**t they're putting out. I'm so sick of industry insiders being offended by criticism. You guys are as thin-skinned and prissy as a Trump. So they don't pay attention to UMA? Funny, that's exactly what I do with their dollar gas station junk toys, ( ignore them). Aside from me, everybody here is incredibly nice and civil. I hope the whole smelly line fails.
Mord, I know you are less than impressed. That being said, Ed Repka's artwork is breath taking I am buying whatever I do purchase solely for that reason. One day I may have agrand kid. I am stockpiling for them. I hoenstly couldn't care less about Keshis and stuff like that. But kids will like them. If kids don't get into this stuff, Universal Monsters will eventually fall under the classification of Roy Rogers, Gabby Hayes, The Shadow, etc. Remembered only by a small handful as "something that was". I have a room full of quality high end stuff. It's ok to have a little bit of cheaper stuff. I do agree about the overly sensitive state of, well....nearly everyone nowadays. Sensitive little flowers are constantly in bloom it seems.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 30, 2019, 08:23:41 PM
So, what is it you do want? $1,000 Sideshow busts? Well, me too, but I can't afford them. ;D
What's wrong with the Creature towel, or the puzzle, or the 3.75 carded figures, or the buckets? The '60s and '70s versions are highly collectible! Is it because these are copies?
They could have done a better job on the art (it's a tad "child's coloring book" for me). Remember, I was responding to that arrogant, condescending clown and his insult to US. We are the people who THEY are trying to win over. It's OUR dollars they want. No, I don't want a thousand dollar bust, but I would love affordable quality figures (like Sideshow's or the last few DST ones). You may be ok with this jackass dismissing us like peasants, but I'm more of a fighter. And, yes, more monster breakfast cereal is always a good thing (piss or no piss). Don't worry, I won't post in the Super7 section anymore. They can keep their sh*tty junk toys. They've had enough time to get it right.
Dudes...
I think we can all agree the Super 7 stuff has something for 75% of UM collectors. Is it Sideshow 8" quality? No. Do I prefer it to Sideshow Little Big Heads? Yes. Would I like NECA to create a new line of Universal Monster super-realistic figures? Yes. Am I happy I am getting 3.75 monsters from Super 7? Absolutely. Am I happy I am getting Soakies and masks? You bet!
I get that the UMA has some strong personalities, but I think it's disingenuous to say it's so vitriolic that it should be ignored. That is true of other places online, but I think the UMA is pretty civil overall. I think it's silly if manufacturers ignore a group of dedicated collectors because they may face some criticism. As we have seen in this thread, there are plenty of voices here on both sides. Adam wants to know who would buy a blue Wolf Man. I would buy a blue Wolf Man. Mord doesn't care for "stylized," but there are a lot of people who do. Mord appreciates ultra-realistic, high-quality monsters. It's his thing. Mike buys Creature. Adam buys Frankenstein. I buy whatever I like. I appreciate Super 7 doing the monsters, like I appreciated DST doing the monsters. Was I happy about DST's inclusion of other characters in the TRU assortment? No. Did I buy what I liked and supported the line? Yes. Did others here? Yes. Was I thrilled with Mego's Dracula? Completely. Was I unhappy with some of their other monsters? Yes. I still bought them, because I wanted to see more.
In the end, companies should want people to buy their products. Companies should also make products collectors want to buy. It's a two-way street, and I think they should give the UMA a second look.
Quote from: Mord on June 30, 2019, 09:01:05 PM
And, yes, more monster breakfast cereal is always a good thing (piss or no piss).
One qualifier. You won't much notice it with Count Chocula but if you down a full box of Booberry or Frankenberry in a sitting you may be alarmed if you glance down before flushing the next day. It turns it radioactive pink or smurf blue. You think you're hallucinating until you recall your eating habits from the prior day. Never tried it with urine so I can't comment on any effect that may have.
I like all different kinds of stuff (Creatures), from the ultra realistic, to the cheezie little blobs of plastic. I like variety! I don't want all Sideshow figures.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on June 30, 2019, 08:55:47 PM
One day I may have agrand kid. I am stockpiling for them. I hoenstly couldn't care less about Keshis and stuff like that. But kids will like them. If kids don't get into this stuff, Universal Monsters will eventually fall under the classification of Roy Rogers, Gabby Hayes, The Shadow, etc. Remembered only by a small handful as "something that was"
I actually buy almost everything I buy from Super 7 for my son. He actually plays with it. I actually buy multiples on the 3.75" figures because who knows the next time they'll come around. Came in handy this past May when he took his Creature action figure to school for show and tell. The bag he carried it in had a hole in it and it fell out on the grass somewhere walking home from school. He searched for hours to find it but no luck. Little monster kid devastation.
Fortunately for him I had two more tucked away and one magically appeared on his shelf the next morning.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on June 30, 2019, 02:59:39 PM
... this isn't a forum that's very helpful to the industry. It's trypically outright hostile in multiple fashions, which has greatly reduced participation of those disintersted in hostility, and sadly and solidly earned the board a poor reputation for focused and civil discussion.
While there are forums where cogent and constructive discussions take place about these things with decisionmakers - manufacture's own web forms, fb pages, instagram feeds - the UMA isn't one. I encorage you to check those venues out and add your thoughts to the discourse. If you've got greater interest, Brick, please feel free to message me.
And hey, look, that Super7 stuff isn't so expensive after all! Or maybe it's too expensive, or maybe it's not on model enough, or not cool enough, or too cool?, or what have ya. ...
"I, for one,
welcome our new insect overlords."
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 30, 2019, 10:30:06 PM
I like all different kinds of stuff (Creatures), from the ultra realistic, to the cheezie little blobs of plastic. I like variety! I don't want all Sideshow figures.
There has been some really offensive Universal Monster merchandise made over the years. This Super 7 stuff isn't it.
I really think Sideshow will forever go down as the company that set the bar too high... unless Neca gets it together. ;)
I know the fans of the ultra-realistic toys would be a lot happier with Super 7 if it were offering some of those in addition to all of the other stuff. I don't think they have the license nor do I think they want that license, but I know it would certainly strike a happy medium.
I'm remembering some of the generic monster stuff Sideshow released. Gah! Awful. Do we remember that? No. We remember the 8" and 12". Hopefully Super 7 releases some products that are so memorable we look back on them fondly in ten years as well.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 01, 2019, 01:50:32 AM
There has been some really offensive Universal Monster merchandise made over the years. This Super 7 stuff isn't it.
I really think Sideshow will forever go down as the company that set the bar too high... unless Neca gets it together. ;)
I know the fans of the ultra-realistic toys would be a lot happier with Super 7 if it were offering some of those in addition to all of the other stuff. I don't think they have the license nor do I think they want that license, but I know it would certainly strike a happy medium.
I'm remembering some of the generic monster stuff Sideshow released. Gah! Awful. Do we remember that? No. We remember the 8" and 12". Hopefully Super 7 releases some products that are so memorable we look back on them fondly in ten years as well.
The Sideshow Era is going to go down in Universal Monster Collecting as the greatest era since the monster craze of the 1960's. Their 8 inch figures had some warts...notably wonky pegs that broke. Yet no toy company did what they did. No collectible company did what they did. Certainly not at the level they did it. Giving actors their recognition by name, giving us first time ever licenses for Werewolf of London and others....they were gold.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on July 01, 2019, 02:35:06 AM
The Sideshow Era is going to go down in Universal Monster Collecting as the greatest era since the monster craze of the 1960's. Their 8 inch figures had some warts...notably wonky pegs that broke. Yet no toy company did what they did. No collectible company did what they did. Certainly not at the level they did it. Giving actors their recognition by name, giving us first time ever licenses for Werewolf of London and others....they were gold.
You don't have to tell me that. Really stellar, but those Little Big Head Skateboarders... ;)
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 01, 2019, 02:47:43 AM
You don't have to tell me that. Really stellar, but those Little Big Head Skateboarders... ;)
The Little big Head abominations aside (wrestlers too, let's not forget the wrestlers), sideshow spelled quality for Universal The Premium Format figures are the best things I own in my collection. Especially Wolfman and Mummy.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on June 30, 2019, 02:59:39 PM
Brick,
Not to dash your hopes, but most wholesalers discourage or even outright work against buyer's clubs (the common name for what you're suggesting). They do so to protect their retail partners - the entities that order in quantities that are of signifigant number to be a vauable percentage of business, and to protect their retail prices, which aren't arbitrary. Working against the retail price of their own product is bad business.
Beyond that, this isn't a forum that's very helpful to the industry. It's trypically outright hostile in multiple fashions, which has greatly reduced participation of those disintersted in hostility, and sadly and solidly earned the board a poor reputation for focused and civil discussion.
While there are forums where cogent and constructive discussions take place about these things with decisionmakers - manufacture's own web forms, fb pages, instagram feeds - the UMA isn't one. I encorage you to check those venues out and add your thoughts to the discourse. If you've got greater interest, Brick, please feel free to message me.
And hey, look, that Super7 stuff isn't so expensive after all! Or maybe it's too expensive, or maybe it's not on model enough, or not cool enough, or too cool, or what have ya.
As for the Super 7 stuff, I think that they have some good items and some other items that I have no interest in whatsoever; but I do think that they should be given some kudos for sticking with the monsters when other companies have cut and run. It bothers me no end when manufacturers say that Universal Monsters are not a viable commodity, when they keep putting out the same 6 characters as figures or slavishly adhering to the confines of Universal's bland style guide. For their part, Super 7 has gone beyond that. However, ultimately we are still their target demographic, and if they (or any UM producer) chooses to ignore our input or criticism, their sales will reflect that.
What I was getting at before is there is a deeper problem of a disconnect between the manufacturers and the fans, both at a retail level and when it comes to product development. Their idea of product development is to throw something at the wall and see what sticks. Also, the wholesalers who produce this type of merchandise need to recognize that the fans and collectors are the backbone of their business. The retailer, at least when it comes to the niche market for Universal Monsters, are fair-weather friends, at best; they will drop the brand as soon as it fails to live up to expectations. It's the fans who are going to stay true to the characters, through thick and thin. To say that buyer's clubs are not the way business is done may be very true at this point in time, but look at how the marketing landscape and hierarchy has changed over the last two decades. Who's to say what marketing is going to look like in the coming years. My argument is that there shouldn't be 6 degrees of separation between the producers and the consumers. If I were thinking of producing something related to Universal Monsters, before I did, I would spend weeks haunting sites like this and data mine the heck out of them. I would try to find out what characters are the most popular, what types of products are lacking, what characters/actors are under-represented, what fans liked and didn't like, etc. Rather than seeing criticisms on this site as an annoyance or insult, I would see it for what it is: a valuable resource. You can do a type of market research online today that would have been nearly impossible when most of us were growing up. Beyond that, you can advertise and market directly to these customers, cutting out the "fair-weather" middleman. Obviously, not everyone of us is going to buy every Super 7 product, but if enough of us were interested in an item, what is wrong with the idea of banding together as a purchasing block? "Because it's not done that way in retail" just doesn't seem like a compelling argument to me. We are the ultimate consumers anyway, and it's not like your local brick & mortar Walmart has deemed any of this merchandise as important enough to stock.
When I used to etch monster mugs, I knew that the people who bought them could have spent their money on other things, so my number one priority was to make the best product I possibly could; a top-shelf item that a collector would be proud to display, and that would hopefully become a family heirloom. I sold directly to the people and always tried to follow up to make sure they were happy. If more manufacturers would adopt a similar business model, think of the wonderful monster products we could have.
Even a niche market can be lucrative if you take the time to know your customers and what they want.
I will get off my soapbox now.
If Neca would pick up a Universal Monsters license, and release them in those flap boxes they are releasing the Halloween and Godzilla figures in....they would be the best thing since sliced bread. Multiple head sculpts for characters like Wolfman and Frankenstein, etc. Magnificent.
I'll trade my Sideshow Creature stuff for the '60s Hasbro and SPP Creature stuff! ;D
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Handsome poster.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 01, 2019, 03:51:18 AM
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Now
that's advertising!
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 30, 2019, 10:30:06 PM
I like all different kinds of stuff (Creatures), from the ultra realistic, to the cheezie little blobs of plastic. I like variety! I don't want all Sideshow figures.
I really don't want a bunch of "screen accurate" stuff. I have a few of those. That's enough. To collect nothing more would make for awfully boring repetition.
I like the various artists' renditions for variety. Really liked the Funko figures and Bobble Heads.
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I have a number of "deformed" figures and like the stuff like the Sideshow Little Big Heads, the cheaply made foreign made product like what comes out of Mexico, etc.
What I dislike are all the of-so-cute and precious "Toddler Monsters". Heck, I didn't even like Muppet Babies. Efforts to infantilize, our monsters really grates on me.
That's just me. If you love them, buy them. Fill your house with them. More power to you. Enjoy what you enjoy and don't let anyone tell you shouldn't love what you love.
I love caricatures of our scary monsters that pay at least some recognition to their scary past. I am not a fan of them being made overly friendly - but I really hate seeing them portrayed at baby-talk age.
I agree with Anton Phibes, the artwork of Ed Repka made me collect the Super 7 Uni Monsters.
The figures themselves not so much-must be a thing Uni Studios does not mind-buy/make generic figures, sell them with Likeness art -win, win-for them!
I recently heard Disney now owns the Peanuts comic brand, and characters, and plans new films, and merch of course. I am hoping now since Disney is buying up all brands, that they soon will buy all Universal Studios too-and based on their track record will release true film accurate merchandise of our Classic Monsters!
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Universal Monsters - Figure - 3.75 in. - Super7-ReAction - 2019 - Frankenstein
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Universal Monsters - Figure - 3.75 in. - Super7-ReAction - 2019 - Dracula
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Universal Monsters - Figure - 3.75 in. - Super7-ReAction - 2019 - Invisible Man
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I do love some variety in my monster toys. Thats why I LOVE these new figures and their color schemes. I have enough green Frankensteins and Creatures, gimme some crazy psychedelic colors! I want a pink Creature! And a purple Frankenstein!
Andy Warhol used to buy those expensive (and beautifully detailed) Billiken kits and paint them in psychedelic colors. Thats what these remind me of. If I still did drugs, I would buy these, get a blacklight and cool posters and just play Pink Floyd's "Atom Heart Mother" 24/7.
Quote from: MrDark1 on July 02, 2019, 12:29:05 PM
I recently heard Disney now owns the Peanuts comic brand, and characters, and plans new films, and merch of course. I am hoping now since Disney is buying up all brands, that they soon will buy all Universal Studios too-and based on their track record will release true film accurate merchandise of our Classic Monsters!
I have VERY mixed feelings about having Disney acquire the Monsters. On the one hand Disney is a wizard when it comes to marketing and we would definitely see a lot of cool, new products in stores; but I don't know if I could handle a remake of Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein with Phineas and Ferb filling in for Bud and Lou (don't laugh, they did that with the Marvel Superheroes!).
Quote from: BRICK on July 02, 2019, 10:02:05 PM
I have VERY mixed feelings about having Disney acquire the Monsters. On the one hand Disney is a wizard when it comes to marketing and we would definitely see a lot of cool, new products in stores; but I don't know if I could handle a remake of Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein with Phineas and Ferb filling in for Bud and Lou (don't laugh, they did that with the Marvel Superheroes!).
You'd prefer Adam Sandler and Pauly Shore?
I'd be afraid the Monsters would end up with huge heads and eyes - and hands with only 4 fingers.
But, yeah. There
would be merchandise. Maybe they would care a bit more than Universal.
(Imagine a
Pirates of the Caribbean style ride with the Classic Monsters...)
Quote from: BRICK on July 02, 2019, 10:02:05 PM
I have VERY mixed feelings about having Disney acquire the Monsters. On the one hand Disney is a wizard when it comes to marketing and we would definitely see a lot of cool, new products in stores; but I don't know if I could handle a remake of Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein with Phineas and Ferb filling in for Bud and Lou (don't laugh, they did that with the Marvel Superheroes!).
Disney has kept a
very boring mouse and his rather uninteresting friends as among the most recognizable media characters in the world for pretty much the same amount of time the Universal Monsters have been around and built a world dominating empire around them without losing the vision and core of who those characters are. If they can do that with Mickey Mouse and crew can you imagine what they could do with intellectual property like Frankenstein, the Mummy, Dracula, Wolfman the Creature and so on? It would be insane, and I think they'd treat them with respect because they have respected their own IP.
They'd have an entire land dedicated to them without a doubt. Can you imagine an entire land with Haunted Mansion quality stuff?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 02, 2019, 10:10:50 PM
(Imagine a Pirates of the Caribbean style ride with the Classic Monsters...)
Imagine one? I've actually sketched one out!!! Taking one, chronologically, through the history of Universal Monsters; starting with The Phantom of the Opera and the catacombs of Paris and ending with the Creature from the Black Lagoon! Something like a cross between Pirates of the Carribean, the Jungle Cruise and Splash Mountain!!!
Ouch,,, the price gouging starts early...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2019-SDCC-Presale-SUPER-7-Presale-Universal-Monsters-Keshi-Special-Assortment/333254261283?hash=item4d97807a23:g:hNoAAOSw~epdGrqO (https://www.ebay.com/itm/2019-SDCC-Presale-SUPER-7-Presale-Universal-Monsters-Keshi-Special-Assortment/333254261283?hash=item4d97807a23:g:hNoAAOSw~epdGrqO)
I have a sinking feeling this is gonna be a sell out item that doesnt make it to online sales. :-\
I bet post Comic Con the secondary market price drops for those Keshi's (but who knows).
The Creature Beach towel on the other hand, I'm not so sure:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-7-UNIVERSAL-MONSTERS-BEACH-TOWEL-30-60-INCHES-SDCC-2019-BOODEGA-POP-UP/392325906424?hash=item5b58723ff8:g:0IQAAOSwsbVdGuut (https://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-7-UNIVERSAL-MONSTERS-BEACH-TOWEL-30-60-INCHES-SDCC-2019-BOODEGA-POP-UP/392325906424?hash=item5b58723ff8:g:0IQAAOSwsbVdGuut)
Quote from: fearliath on July 03, 2019, 12:28:22 AM
I bet post Comic Con the secondary market price drops for those Keshi's (but who knows).
The Creature Beach towel on the other hand, I'm not so sure:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-7-UNIVERSAL-MONSTERS-BEACH-TOWEL-30-60-INCHES-SDCC-2019-BOODEGA-POP-UP/392325906424?hash=item5b58723ff8:g:0IQAAOSwsbVdGuut (https://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-7-UNIVERSAL-MONSTERS-BEACH-TOWEL-30-60-INCHES-SDCC-2019-BOODEGA-POP-UP/392325906424?hash=item5b58723ff8:g:0IQAAOSwsbVdGuut)
$140 bucks and one already sold.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 03, 2019, 12:50:14 AM
$140 bucks and one already sold.
Damn!!! Seriously, who's going to SDCC, or lives in SD?
Kill the exclusives with fire! Hurry! :-[
$140 is 4 times the retail price. That keshi 6 pack is $3 shy of 5 times retail. Extra ouch.
The thing with some of the items is cross interest. That towel appeals to monster collectors pretty much exclusively. The keshi pack appeals to monster collectors (except Mord :) ), collectors of halloween rack toy novelties and the large community of minifigure collectors. A group that has members who have many times paid in the vacinity of a grand for a single M.U.S.C.L.E. figure (i know, crazy).
Its gonna be interesting to see what sells out and what sits around.
Well, I hope they made enough towels.
It seem most collectible prices are driven-up and out-of-control these days. Was there a limited run on the beach towel? Or did I miss something.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on July 03, 2019, 03:44:24 AM
Was there a limited run on the beach towel?
It's hard to tell which of these things are SDCC only, and which will be available from other vendors (MIM, EE, etc.) The buckets, masks and glasses are available elsewhere, but I don't see anybody taking pre-orders for the towels, or puzzles.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 03, 2019, 03:00:49 PM
It's hard to tell which of these things are SDCC only, and which will be available from other vendors (MIM, EE, etc.) The buckets, masks and glasses are available elsewhere, but I don't see anybody taking pre-orders for the towels, or puzzles.
Most of the stuff (with the exception of the things you mentioned) is limited run to stir up excitement for the SDCC event itself. I've heard Super 7 people talk about these exclusives and their logic in doing them. It basically comes down to "that would be cool, let's make a few". I don't believe there is a ton of market research going into it and it isn't intended to sell a million of these exclusives. It's just an eclectic mix of fun items for a single event to get some buzz going. Same concept as giving Ozzie Smith bobble heads to the first thousand fans to arrive at a Cardinals game.
Quote from: fearliath on July 03, 2019, 03:26:25 PM
"that would be cool, let's make a few"
That's the part I hate! ;D
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 03, 2019, 04:25:46 PM
That's the part I hate! ;D
Who cares what YOU like? You are only a potential customer.
Marketing genius.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 03, 2019, 05:23:19 PM
Who cares what YOU like? You are only a potential customer.
Marketing genius.
You're right, Adam. Make a product EVERYBODY likes and make sure nobody gets it. Who would have thought of such an ingenious marketing strategy.? I hope nobody else steals that brilliant idea.
Quote from: Mord on July 03, 2019, 05:28:56 PM
I hope nobody else steals that brilliant idea.
You and me both!
He couldn't give away any specifics, but I did hear from Ed Repka today and he confirmed he's currently painting the series 3 Universal Monster card backs for Super7, and that series 3 will be another six figures.
YES!!
Quote from: StyreneDude on July 03, 2019, 06:04:24 PM
He couldn't give away any specifics, but I did hear from Ed Repka today and he confirmed he's currently painting the series 3 Universal Monster card backs for Super7, and that series 3 will be another six figures.
YES!!
I hope there's a Werewolf of London and Dracula's Daughter somewhere in the mix.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 03, 2019, 05:23:19 PM
Who cares what YOU like? You are only a potential customer.
Marketing genius.
Well, they're selling a lot of stuff so, objectively speaking, it's working.
Quote from: fearliath on July 03, 2019, 09:17:30 PM
Well, they're selling a lot of stuff so, objectively speaking, it's working.
Yeah. Why try to sell
more and develop a solid base of customer loyalty?
Masterful marketing.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on July 03, 2019, 06:23:20 PM
I hope there's a Werewolf of London and Dracula's Daughter somewhere in the mix.
Some of my wishlist: Glenn Strange Frankenstein, Son of Dracula Alucard, Kharis, Werewolf of London, Henry Frankenstein, Van Helsing, Renfield, Dracula's Daughter Countess Zaleska... But I'm sure we're going to get a Hunchback. *sigh*
The only one I know they are doing for sure, is "Revenge of the Creature".
Good news!!! I'm going to the ESRI Convention at the SDCC next week so I will be right around the corner from the Super-7 store!!! :)
Bad news!!! All the new Universal Monsters Boodega items don't go on sale until the following week!!! >:(
Now I know how Tantalus felt!!!
Quote from: BRICK on July 03, 2019, 10:18:53 PM
Bad news!!! All the new Universal Monsters Boodega items don't go on sale until the following week!!!
Ah, you're no fun.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 03, 2019, 10:18:24 PM
The only one I know they are doing for sure, is "Revenge of the Creature".
That's series 2, right?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 03, 2019, 09:34:22 PM
Yeah. Why try to sell more and develop a solid base of customer loyalty?
Masterful marketing.
They're pretty popular. I think they have.As evidence this is page 86 and counting of posts right here dedicated to their stuff. I'm not even defending them. I'd love it if those creature towels were freely available, I'd buy 4. But I understand their marketing strategy and history proves it works. Convention exclusives are what every company does.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 03, 2019, 10:12:47 PM
Some of my wishlist: Glenn Strange Frankenstein, Son of Dracula Alucard, Kharis, Werewolf of London, Henry Frankenstein, Van Helsing, Renfield, Dracula's Daughter Countess Zaleska... But I'm sure we're going to get a Hunchback. *sigh*
It would not surprise me at all if they did a Creature Walks Among Us. And I'll take a Hunchback as it's never been done in this scale. I would love some Human figures (Van Helsing, Henry Frankenstein, Bela the Gypsy, Ygor)
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 03, 2019, 10:23:17 PM
The one coming up next.
Yeah, and Ed Repka is painting for the following set, series 3. :)
Quote from: fearliath on July 03, 2019, 10:29:54 PM
It would not surprise me at all if they did a Creature Walks Among Us. And I'll take a Hunchback as it's never been done in this scale. I would love some Human figures (Van Helsing, Henry Frankenstein, Bela the Gypsy, Ygor)
Walks Among Us would be great! Yeah, I am just not a huge fan of the Hunchback. I suppose, if done right, it would look cool in this scale. And, yes, I would buy him. I'm a sucker for this scale. I want all of those "human" characters! Maleva too!
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 03, 2019, 10:30:08 PM
Yeah, and Ed Repka is painting for the following set, series 3. :)
But not for set 2?
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 03, 2019, 11:37:41 PM
But not for set 2?
He did (most of) those back when he did S1 (Frank, Drac, Bride). This is an all new, brand new set with all new characters with art we have yet to see.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 03, 2019, 11:37:41 PM
But not for set 2?
Ed Repka has done the art for all the Super 7 Universal Monster Reaction figures as well as the soda bottles, puzzle and other items.
Reaction Series 1 (Released last fall) included:-Creature from the Black Lagoon
-Wolfman
-Mummy
-Phantom (Mask of the Red Death)
-Mole People
-Metaluna Mutant
Reaction Series 2 (to be released in the coming weeks/months) includes:-Frankenstein
-Dracula
-Bride of Frankenstein
-Phantom of the Opera
-Revenge of the Creature
-Invisible Man
Reaction Series 3 (characters and release date to be determined)
Quote from: fearliath on July 04, 2019, 12:36:18 AM
Reaction Series 2 (to be released in the coming weeks/months) includes:
-Frankenstein
-Dracula
-Bride of Frankenstein
-Phantom of the Opera
-Revenge of the Creature
-Invisible Man
Anybody seen any of these figures, besides the Creature? I haven't seen any of the card art.
Quote from: fearliath on July 03, 2019, 10:23:59 PM
They're pretty popular. I think they have. As evidence this is page 86 and counting of posts right here dedicated to their stuff. I'm not even defending them. I'd love it if those creature towels were freely available, I'd buy 4. But I understand their marketing strategy and history proves it works. Convention exclusives are what every company does.
If the mere length of this thread indicates such a resounding endorsement of what they are doing, and how they are doing it, why do they avoid reading it? I would have thought they would welcome the heaps of praise and compliments.
And why would it even occur to you they might need defending from such overwhelming approbation?
Just curious.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 04, 2019, 12:55:36 AM
If the mere length of this thread indicates such a resounding endorsement of what they are doing, and how they are doing it, why do they avoid reading it? I would have thought they would welcome the heaps of praise and compliments.
And why would it even occur to you they might need defending from such overwhelming approbation?
Just curious.
I have no idea what you're even arguing. If you're not on Twitter, run, don't walk. You're a match made in heaven.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 04, 2019, 12:42:36 AM
Anybody seen any of these figures, besides the Creature? I haven't seen any of the card art.
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Amoktime also has close ups of each figure but no card art
Quote from: fearliath on July 04, 2019, 01:34:42 AM
I have no idea what you're even arguing. ...
No news there.
And just my 2 cents (with inflation is mostly worthless).
I think creature walks, son of frank and drac's daughter are likely candidates for series 3. Beyond that, i havent a guess.
Also, i read recently that super7 just hired a new ceo. Someone with a proven track record in the business world and not just a toy hipster. That to me is a sign the company is growing beyond the capacity its at now and needs a seasoned captain at the helm. For what ever that's worth.
Quote from: deadonarrival on July 04, 2019, 01:35:22 AM
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Amoktime also has close ups of each figure but no card art
Oh yeah, I saw those! Never mind! (Somebody put me in a home.)
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 04, 2019, 01:47:54 AM
Oh yeah, I saw those! Never mind! (Somebody put me in a home.)
What about a tank?
Quote from: deadonarrival on July 04, 2019, 01:45:46 AM
And just my 2 cents (with inflation is mostly worthless).
I think creature walks, son of frank and drac's daughter are likely candidates for series 3. Beyond that, i havent a guess.
Also, i read recently that super7 just hired a new ceo. Someone with a proven track record in the business world and not just a toy hipster. That to me is a sign the company is growing beyond the capacity its at now and needs a seasoned captain at the helm. For what ever that's worth.
A seasoned captain may have been good for Hasbro and Mattel, but has not been so good for collectors of Hasbro and Mattel 1/18 scale figures. What may be good for the company is not always so good for the customer.
CCC.
"So, we're cool, right guys? Guys?"
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CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on July 04, 2019, 02:52:06 AM
"So, we're cool, right guys? Guys?"
(https://i.imgur.com/YPI1Un5.jpg)
CCC.
Who are the two in the very back?
Add the Worst Hell on Wheels werewolf and you're about all set in the 3.75" Werewolf department.
I swear, the negativity around this place is just ridiculous. Some of you guys complain CONSTANTLY. You're not getting any new stuff, or enough new stuff, or you're not getting it FAST enough. Then when something DOES come out it's too expensive, or the sculpt isn't just right, or it's the wrong color, or they made this character instead of that character...jeez.
Enough already.
We're getting a TON of cool new stuff. Some of it's not for everybody. Fine. Buy what you like, pass on what you don't.
New ReAction figures with stunning card art...puzzles, soakies, glasses, Halloween decorations. If you can't find SOMETHING in all that to make you happy, I feel sorry for you.
Quote from: StyreneDude on July 04, 2019, 08:43:14 AM
... the negativity around this place is just ridiculous. ...
...Enough already. ...
... I feel sorry for you.
Good post.
I always welcome hearing from dissenters. And who among us doesn't cherish being felt sorry for? But I'm not ready to join the choir just yet.
Let's all wish the new Super7 CEO success.
Quote from: StyreneDude on July 04, 2019, 08:43:14 AM
I swear, the negativity around this place is just ridiculous. Some of you guys complain CONSTANTLY. You're not getting any new stuff, or enough new stuff, or you're not getting it FAST enough. Then when something DOES come out it's too expensive, or the sculpt isn't just right, or it's the wrong color, or they made this character instead of that character...jeez.
Enough already.
We're getting a TON of cool new stuff. Some of it's not for everybody. Fine. Buy what you like, pass on what you don't.
New ReAction figures with stunning card art...puzzles, soakies, glasses, Halloween decorations. If you can't find SOMETHING in all that to make you happy, I feel sorry for you.
Unfortunately it's human nature to look at things negatively. no one goes to the library to find a book on "how to be a failure in life". Negativity comes naturally. We go to the library to find books on how to be successful. I, for one, am excited to hear Ed Repka is picking up art chores for a wave 3. It means wave 1 and 2 sold well enough to warrant a third, and possibly consideration for eventual playsets and things. His artwork is great, and he is heir to the Gogos title.
Quote from: StyreneDude on July 04, 2019, 08:43:14 AM
I swear, the negativity around this place is just ridiculous.
I don't know why you let it bother you? I'm happy to be getting some of these new things, but it doesn't bother me if somebody else hates it. Just one less person who wants one of those beach towels! I
always complain about things being too expensive. Food, gas, rent, toys, etc. It doesn't do any good, but I like to vent.
I hate everything, the world sucks, toys are crap, you should all rot in hell. There.
Quote from: Mord on July 04, 2019, 03:51:10 PM
I hate everything, the world sucks, toys are crap, you should all rot in hell. There.
Everyone is entitled to his, or her own opinion. ;D
They're kinda monster-y...
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Never watched the cartoon but i liked the movie. And 12 figs in a neat can for $20 is a steal.
Hope they do all 12 monster keshi in a can (or a coffin shaped box) for $20. My wallet disagrees. ::)
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 04, 2019, 03:33:37 PM
I don't know why you let it bother you? I'm happy to be getting some of these new things, but it doesn't bother me if somebody else hates it. Just one less person who wants one of those beach towels! I always complain about things being too expensive. Food, gas, rent, toys, etc. It doesn't do any good, but I like to vent.
True story. My neighbor bought a new car a while back. He was pretty excited about it. Then this guy from about 4 houses down saw my neighbor washing his new car in his driveway and down he came. He spent the next 10 minutes essentially trashing this guys car "I don't know why anyone would spend money on one of these" "I can't believe they even make these". It was a pretty big downer for the guy who bought the car (and frankly for me having to listen to the negative Nancy go on and on). Just wasn't necessary to crap on my neighbors excitement.
Yeah, everyone can have an opinion. But sometimes it seems people on here are relentlessly negative. Sure you can have a negative opinion about something, but do most people want to hear that opinion over, and over and over again. No, no they don't. It's like there is a sick glee in raining on someone's parade. Then the negative Nancy's say "some people need a thicker skin, blah, blah blah". Ironically, when someones points out their relentless negativity they exhibit the thinnest skin imaginable in their, at times, extremely offensive responses.
Everyone gets an opinion. But 99.9% of humanity doesn't want to be around near constant negativity. From what I've seen a lot of people who could contribute to this forum simply leave because it's just such a drag at times.
Quote from: deadonarrival on July 04, 2019, 04:54:02 PM
They're kinda monster-y...
Unless you have 2 heads, or 4 arms.
These toys are great for the 4th. Sh*t to blow up. Call me negative Nancy, I'll call you simpleton Sam.
Btw, people who wash their cars are big pansies.
Quote from: Mord on July 04, 2019, 10:42:00 PM
These toys are great for the 4th. Sh*t to blow up. Call me negative Nancy, I'll call you simpleton Sam.
Simpleton? LOL...yeah, cause you're so sophisticated with your exquisite taste in monster dollies.
Go stare at your precious Sideshow figures since you pretty much dump on everything else.
Just because you personally don't like something doesn't mean it's "crap", or that the people who DO like it are simpletons.
Instead of just being happy for those who like the Super7 figures, you insult them and hope the line fails. Grow the hell up.
Wow, that'll teach me. I'm sooo hurt. Sorry, I didnt mean to step on your dainty feet. Keep pirouetting.
Not everyone loves the exact same dollies or worries that others might think for themselves - and have (gasp) differing opinions.
Not everyone sees things the same:
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Quote from: Mord on July 04, 2019, 11:32:47 PM
Wow, that'll teach me. I'm sooo hurt. Sorry, I didnt mean to step on your dainty feet. Keep pirouetting.
Keep showing us what kind of person you really are. You don't care at all about your fellow UMA members.
It's all about YOU. You're a selfish, entitled jerk who only cares about what YOU want. You constantly put other people and things down.
Instead of being happy for your fellow UMA members, you wish failure upon the first new line of figures we've seen in several years.
THAT'S who you are. A pathetic individual who has to rain on everyone else's parade because YOU don't get what YOU want.
You didn't step on my dainty feet. You just pissed me off, and I'm tired of your bullsh*t.
Wanna go another round?
I do care about my fellow UMAers. I just don't care about you. Enjoy your overpriced gumball toys. These toy wars are brutal.
Quote from: Mord on July 05, 2019, 12:07:36 AM
I do care about my fellow UMAers. I just don't care about you. Enjoy your overpriced gumball toys. These toy wars are brutal.
No you don't. I called you out. If you cared about anyone but yourself you wouldn't wish failure on a Universal Monster toy line that many people here love.
Try again.
Quote from: Mord on July 05, 2019, 12:07:36 AM
I do care about my fellow UMAers. I just don't care about you. Enjoy your overpriced gumball toys. These toy wars are brutal.
Hey, I LIKE those overpriced gumball toys.
They are usually overpriced because they were Japanese Keishi Gomu not sold in the U.S. But I supposed they are a much shorter run over here.
Anybody want to tread on
my toes, go right ahead. I do an embarrassing pirouette, anyway. (See avatar.)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 05, 2019, 12:14:13 AM
Hey, I LIKE those overpriced gumball toys.
They are usually overpriced because they were Japanese Keishi Gomu not sold in the U.S. But I supposed they are a much shorter run over here.
Anybody want to tread on my toes, go right ahead. I do an embarrassing pirouette, anyway. (See avatar.)
I like 'em too. I guess we're both "simpletons" ;D
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 04, 2019, 11:47:41 PM
Not everyone loves the exact same dollies or worries that others might think for themselves - and have (gasp) differing opinions.
Not everyone sees things the same:
Or has a sense of humor about themselves and toy-collecting adults arguing about who has the coolest playthings.
Quote from: StyreneDude on July 05, 2019, 12:16:34 AM
I like 'em too. I guess we're both "simpletons" ;D
Ever consider that you might be 50% right?
Quote from: StyreneDude on July 05, 2019, 12:11:19 AM
No you don't. I called you out. If you cared about anyone but yourself you wouldn't wish failure on a Universal Monster toy line that many people here love.
Try again.
If they were any good, I would definitely buy them. Don't take this the wrong way, but you're such a humorless dullard. If you have to insult me, at least make me laugh. Btw, you must be too young to remember those (free) Burger King toys. Your turn. This is getting kinda fun.
Quote from: Mord on July 05, 2019, 12:24:09 AM
If they were any good, I would definitely buy them....
... Don't take this the wrong way, but you're such a humorless dullard. ...
I'd buy a few of the things I think they didn't screw up - if the manufacturer would actually make them available at halfway reasonable price. Unfortunately they would rather practice "creative marketing."
I'm pretty sure
I took it in the spirit it was meant.
You know, there are a lot of folks saying how hostile the UMA is. But, frankly, the only time I see hostility is when people feel personally attacked by opinions on toys. Then everyone gets bent out of shape. I don't care if you like Super 7 or don't. Your opinion of it doesn't change mine. No one's opinion should change anyone else's. I am fine with people saying they don't like something. I am fine with people saying they like stuff. Can we all just accept that the UMA is open to both positive and negative opinions? Maybe we'd get along better... No one gets attacked until people get attacked. Opinions on toys aren't personal attacks.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 05, 2019, 12:38:29 AM
You know, there are a lot of folks saying how hostile the UMA is. But, frankly, the only time I see hostility is when people feel personally attacked by opinions on toys. Then everyone gets bent out of shape. I don't care if you like Super 7 or don't. Your opinion of it doesn't change mine. No one's opinion should change anyone else's. I am fine with people saying they don't like something. I am fine with people saying they like stuff. Can we all just accept that the UMA is open to both positive and negative opinions? Maybe we'd get along better... No one gets attacked until people get attacked. Opinions on toys aren't personal attacks.
It ain't personal - it's collecting.
Quote from: Mord on July 05, 2019, 12:24:09 AM
If they were any good, I would definitely buy them. Don't take this the wrong way, but you're such a humorless dullard. If you have to insult me, at least make me laugh. Btw, you must be too young to remember those (free) Burger King toys. Your turn. This is getting kinda fun.
Or maybe you're just not funny?
BTW, if I was too young to remember the Burger King toys I wouldn't remember the Kenner figures either. They came out the same year. Is it your memory that's fading or are you just bad at math?
Maybe you're just too old. I bet that's it. Sitting around in a wet Depends is making you cranky.
You're right...this is kinda fun.
Quote from: StyreneDude on July 05, 2019, 01:08:13 AM
>>>if I was too young to remember the Burger King toys I wouldn't remember the Kenner figures either. They came out the same year. Is it your memory that's fading or are you just bad at math?
Maybe you're just too old. I bet that's it. Sitting around in a wet Depends is making you cranky....
Ah! The eternal struggle between Codgers and Whipper Snappers.
Alright children, it's bedtime. I'll reopen the thread if somebody PMs me some new Super 7 news.
https://sdccblog.com/2019/06/super7-san-diego-comic-con-2019-booth-and-pop-up-exclusives/
New "Boodega" video.
https://youtu.be/p-77g0lxrOg
Anybody going to SDCC or have a way to get questions to Brian Flynn?
I'm curious if they're considering more Recation figures for next year. Series 3 would be easy:
Henry Hull's "Werewolf of London"
"Son of Frankenstein" Monster
Ygor
Quasimodo from 1932's "Hunchback"
Gill-Man from "Creature Walks Among Us"
Ardeth Bey
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 15, 2019, 03:40:18 AM
Anybody going to SDCC or have a way to get questions to Brian Flynn?
I'm curious if they're considering more Recation figures for next year. Series 3 would be easy:
Henry Hull's "Werewolf of London"
"Son of Frankenstein" Monster
Ygor
Quasimodo from 1932's "Hunchback"
Gill-Man from "Creature Walks Among Us"
Ardeth Bey
Series 3 is all but officially announced, as the artist is already working on a new series of portraits. There was also an article that ran sometime back talking about Series 3. No characters were mentioned, but I'd be down for an Ygor from your list. A few of us have already offered suggestions for other characters here on earlier pages.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 15, 2019, 03:42:44 AM
Series 3 is all but officially announced, as the artist is already working on a new series of portraits. There was also an article that ran sometime back talking about Series 3. No characters were mentioned, but I'd be down for an Ygor from your list. A few of us have already offered suggestions for other characters here on earlier pages.
I think this is the article your referring to.
http://universalmonstersuniverse.com/2019/02/18/nytf-2019-why-super7-is-the-new-home-for-the-classic-universal-monsters/ (http://universalmonstersuniverse.com/2019/02/18/nytf-2019-why-super7-is-the-new-home-for-the-classic-universal-monsters/)
There is a chance (albeit small) they have prototype sculpts at their Comic Con booth.
In related (somewhat old) news here are some of the new Super 7 monster shirts:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz1Xc4MAQGN/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz1Xc4MAQGN/?hl=en)
Quote from: fearliath on July 15, 2019, 03:59:17 AM
I think this is the article your referring to.
http://universalmonstersuniverse.com/2019/02/18/nytf-2019-why-super7-is-the-new-home-for-the-classic-universal-monsters/ (http://universalmonstersuniverse.com/2019/02/18/nytf-2019-why-super7-is-the-new-home-for-the-classic-universal-monsters/)
There is a chance (albeit small) they have prototype sculpts at their Comic Con booth.
That's it!
Quote from: fearliath on July 04, 2019, 03:52:24 AM
Who are the two in the very back?
Add the Worst Hell on Wheels werewolf and you're about all set in the 3.75" Werewolf department.
Now that this thread is open again...the one in the back is a model, resin cast with metal arms available from Gonativetoys. The big one in front is a custom Marvel Comics Werewolf by Night that I made from a Marvel Universe Gray Beast figure.
CCC.
Quote from: fearliath on July 15, 2019, 03:59:17 AM
I think this is the article your referring to.
http://universalmonstersuniverse.com/2019/02/18/nytf-2019-why-super7-is-the-new-home-for-the-classic-universal-monsters/ (http://universalmonstersuniverse.com/2019/02/18/nytf-2019-why-super7-is-the-new-home-for-the-classic-universal-monsters/)
There is a chance (albeit small) they have prototype sculpts at their Comic Con booth.
In related (somewhat old) news here are some of the new Super 7 monster shirts:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz1Xc4MAQGN/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz1Xc4MAQGN/?hl=en)
That's terrific!! Thanks for the news!
Along with the ones I mentioned, I'd love to see:
Talbot Wolfman in khaki pants/blue? shirt
First disguise-version of the Invisible Man ("Here's a souvenir for you!")
And even a few humans, like Van Helsing, Renfield and Henry Frankenstein.
Edit: Have I takes about this before? I'm getting deja vu...
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 15, 2019, 06:59:21 AM
Edit: Have I talked about this before? I'm getting deja vu...
Doesn't sound familiar.
It also makes me wish they'd make a sarcophagus for Imhotep.
I've looked and looked for a suitable replacement but nothing is quite right.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 15, 2019, 01:15:25 PM
It also makes me wish they'd make a sarcophagus for Imhotep.
I've looked and looked for a suitable replacement but nothing is quite right.
Not necessarily screen accurate but...
The sarcophagus from the Mcfarlane mummy play set works pretty well
https://www.amazon.com/McFarlane-Phantom-of-the-Opera-x/dp/B000L1Q0X4 (https://www.amazon.com/McFarlane-Phantom-of-the-Opera-x/dp/B000L1Q0X4)
And I'm pretty sure this one fits a 3.75" action figure as well:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079C3YMWY/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_03jlDbRSRQ19D (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079C3YMWY/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_03jlDbRSRQ19D)
Quote from: fearliath on July 15, 2019, 03:40:03 PM
Not necessarily screen accurate but...
The sarcophagus from the Mcfarlane mummy play set works pretty well
https://www.amazon.com/McFarlane-Phantom-of-the-Opera-x/dp/B000L1Q0X4 (https://www.amazon.com/McFarlane-Phantom-of-the-Opera-x/dp/B000L1Q0X4)
And I'm pretty sure this one fits a 3.75" action figure as well:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079C3YMWY/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_03jlDbRSRQ19D (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079C3YMWY/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_03jlDbRSRQ19D)
I'd wondered about the McFarlane one but wasn't positive. The only one of those sets I had was the Werewolf one and that seems so long ago.
The second link might give me more hope but the listed height is 5.5 inches. That's the size of a vintage Masters of the Universe figure, so the inside won't be much shorter than that. A little too roomy, I think. If it was just a smidge smaller!
There is papercraft sarcophagus you can search on google. Download into paint and you can adjust the scale, then just reinforce the structure with some cardboard.
CCC.
This one is listed as 4" tall-- might work.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71zVVueUgeL._SL1343_.jpg)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SXHXE00/ref=sbl_dpx_B079C3YMWY_0 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SXHXE00/ref=sbl_dpx_B079C3YMWY_0)
Quote from: AndyFish on July 15, 2019, 04:38:11 PM
This one is listed as 4" tall-- might work.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71zVVueUgeL._SL1343_.jpg)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SXHXE00/ref=sbl_dpx_B079C3YMWY_0 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SXHXE00/ref=sbl_dpx_B079C3YMWY_0)
It doesn't! I bought it, and while it is quite cool looking it doesn't fit a 3.75" figure. I should actually leave a review on Amazon pointing that out.
The Burger King one might work, as well, for this size figure. Below is my customized version. BTW, when I was at San Diego last week, I suggested to the Super 7 store manager to add a sarcophagus accessory (and playset) for the Mummy figure (not to mention a new & improved Monsterizer, with lights and sound!).
(https://imageshack.com/i/pnC72Prtj)
(https://imageshack.com/i/poWNrL8dj)
Quote from: LordMudd on July 15, 2019, 03:54:50 PM
There is papercraft sarcophagus you can search on google. Download into paint and you can adjust the scale, then just reinforce the structure with some cardboard.
CCC.
I may have to go that route, thank you!
Quote from: AndyFish on July 15, 2019, 04:38:11 PM
This one is listed as 4" tall-- might work.
That's what I thought! I actually have a friend who owns this one and she says it's not wide enough, though. 😬
Quote from: AndyFish on July 15, 2019, 04:38:11 PM
This one is listed as 4" tall-- might work.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71zVVueUgeL._SL1343_.jpg)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SXHXE00/ref=sbl_dpx_B079C3YMWY_0 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SXHXE00/ref=sbl_dpx_B079C3YMWY_0)
That's what I thought! I actually have a friend who owns this one and she says it's not wide enough, though. 😬
Quote from: BRICK on July 15, 2019, 10:39:29 PM
The Burger King one might work, as well, for this size figure. Below is my customized version. BTW, when I was at San Diego last week, I suggested to the Super 7 store manager to add a sarcophagus accessory (and playset) for the Mummy figure (not to mention a new & improved Monsterizer, with lights and sound!).
That's the one I had planned to use originally... but that big "THE MUMMY" logo just kills the design, for me. It's neat as a kids meal toy but just doesn't fit what I have in my head. That said, it's still a really fun toy.
I really hope they'll continue making Universal Monsters stuff. Maybe a few small playsets, include a monster and a supplemental character, a cardboard backdrop and a big accessory. Like Dracula, Renfield, a coffin and the backdrop of the catacombs in Carfax Abbey.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 16, 2019, 12:38:44 AM
I may have to go that route, thank you!
That's what I thought! I actually have a friend who owns this one and she says it's not wide enough, though. 😬
Always a problem with these because they are not made to be toys so they are always to thin.
CCC.
Quote from: BRICK on July 15, 2019, 10:39:29 PM
The Burger King one might work, as well, for this size figure. Below is my customized version. BTW, when I was at San Diego last week, I suggested to the Super 7 store manager to add a sarcophagus accessory (and playset) for the Mummy figure (not to mention a new & improved Monsterizer, with lights and sound!).
(https://imageshack.com/i/pnC72Prtj)
(https://imageshack.com/i/poWNrL8dj)
You mean Jack in the Box. ;)
The sad thing is now neither BK nor JIB do any toys. So sad.
Sorry, you're right. I was thinking that that one came from the first BK series (old age is catching up with me). Matt, if you were really ambitious, you could Dremel off the Mummy logo, putty it over and repaint it; to make it look better. Personally, I kind of like the logo on the case, it reminds me of the nameplates on the old Aurora models; and I like the fact that it (like the Super 7 figures) is not trying to be anything else but a toy.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 15, 2019, 03:42:44 AM
Series 3 is all but officially announced, as the artist is already working on a new series of portraits. There was also an article that ran sometime back talking about Series 3. No characters were mentioned, but I'd be down for an Ygor from your list. A few of us have already offered suggestions for other characters here on earlier pages.
I know it probably won't happen, but I would love Super 7 to throw us a curve ball with a ReAction Mr. Hyde from Abbot and Costello, since DST made one in their Universal roster a couple years back. Also I really want an Ygor!
And I wonder if they could do a White Zombie figure since its public domain like Nosferatu. Might have to go through the Lugosi lawyers first...
Quote from: Count Zachula on July 16, 2019, 06:17:33 PM
I know it probably won't happen, but I would love Super 7 to throw us a curve ball with a ReAction Mr. Hyde from Abbot and Costello, since DST made one in their Universal roster a couple years back. Also I really want an Ygor!
And I wonder if they could do a White Zombie figure since its public domain like Nosferatu. Might have to go through the Lugosi lawyers first...
I would love a Karloff Mr. Hyde in this line! Anything Universal did would be terrific, the more the merrier!
Quote from: BRICK on July 16, 2019, 11:19:15 AM
Sorry, you're right. I was thinking that that one came from the first BK series (old age is catching up with me). Matt, if you were really ambitious, you could Dremel off the Mummy logo, putty it over and repaint it; to make it look better. Personally, I kind of like the logo on the case, it reminds me of the nameplates on the old Aurora models; and I like the fact that it (like the Super 7 figures) is not trying to be anything else but a toy.
I really like that aesthetic of it too... but on a kids meal-type toy. For my 3 3/4 Mummy I'd just prefer a less gimmicky/advertised look. It doesn't even have to be movie-authentic If I had a dreamer then I'd absolutely try to sand it off but without one, I don't want to ruin a toy and my money trying with regular sandpaper. Had mixed results with projects like that before.
On a side-note, I remember wishing there was a Jack-In-The-Box nearby when those came out because getting the Burger King ones was such a treat.
Below is another option. This sarcophagus actually came from a Taco Bell Happy Meal. I kept it in a drawer for many years because it was flat yellow and I thought it looked too "cartoony", but I really like how it turned out once I antiqued it.
(https://imageshack.com/i/pohJXFucj)
Nice paint job! Is that the Target Mummy? How did you get him to stand up?
Can't see the picture, just a little X in the upper corner.
CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on July 17, 2019, 04:59:10 AM
Can't see the picture, just a little X in the upper corner..
Try this link.
https://imageshack.com/i/pohJXFucj
Cool, thanks. You might also consider the Playmobil sarcophagus.
(https://i.imgur.com/lkLFNOX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ORr165b.jpg)
CCC.
The Playmobil sarcophagus also comes in brown.
(https://i.imgur.com/5aVTwjf.jpg)
Some great suggestions!! Thanks very much!!
The Taco Bell set is pretty great, it only I knew more about painting stuff. I kinda like to play around with my toys and would be worried if scuff it up.
Re: Playmobil, it looks good and I know their stuff is sturdy. I've also had my eye on this and wonder if it would be any good:
https://www.amazon.com/PLAYMOBIL®-Take-Along-Haunted-House/dp/B079NS3S72 (https://www.amazon.com/PLAYMOBIL%C2%AE-Take-Along-Haunted-House/dp/B079NS3S72)
A bit of news in relation to the Super 7 Comic Con Boodega that starts tonight. The Garbage Pail Kids cards will not be exclusive. They'll be available after so don't get gouged on eBay if you're after those. I can't guarantee it but I'm very confident the Creature puzzle will also be available after comic con. I don't believe it's an exclusive so don't get gouged on that either.
Quote from: fearliath on July 18, 2019, 12:18:27 AM
I can't guarantee it but I'm very confident the Creature puzzle will also be available after comic con.
Available where? Nobody's taking pre-orders for anything but the glasses, as far as I know. Of course, nobody's taking pre-orders for some of those other things that are not exclusives, either.
Anyway, if you see things on the S7 site after the con, give a holler!
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 18, 2019, 12:48:11 AM
Available where? Nobody's taking pre-orders for anything but the glasses, as far as I know. Of course, nobody's taking pre-orders for some of those other things that are not exclusives, either.
Anyway, if you see things on the S7 site after the con, give a holler!
I imagine online at some point. The reason I say I think they aren't exclusive is, as I have been told, most of the items at the Boodega have limits on how many can be purchased per customer (for example 2 of those Keshi's Per customer, 1 Creature Towel per customer). However, on the puzzles there is no limit to how many a customer can purchase indicating they aren't an exclusive because there are a lot of them. I may have been misinformed but it was a fairly reliable source.
Quote from: fearliath on July 18, 2019, 12:18:27 AM
A bit of news in relation to the Super 7 Comic Con Boodega that starts tonight. The Garbage Pail Kids cards will not be exclusive. They'll be available after so don't get gouged on eBay if you're after those. I can't guarantee it but I'm very confident the Creature puzzle will also be available after comic con. I don't believe it's an exclusive so don't get gouged on that either.
Thanks for the heads up! So it sounds like the Creature towel will be an exclusive? Thanks again.
Quote from: fearliath on July 18, 2019, 01:16:18 AM
1 Creature Towel per customer
Uh-Oh!
Quote from: fearliath on July 18, 2019, 01:16:18 AM
However, on the puzzles there is no limit to how many a customer can purchase indicating they aren't an exclusive because there are a lot of them.
Cool!
Dang, I was hoping to get a towel online!
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 18, 2019, 02:59:37 AM
Dang, I was hoping to get a towel online!
Keep checking the Super 7 site after the con is over. You never know?
That's what I'm gonna do. Last year, we got different things on different days. I want the towel, puzzle, and the Wolf Man mask.
I really wanted the Mummy TP, Frankenstein's Monster lighter and those kind of little neat things last year. This year it's the coloring book, masks, towel, puzzle and glasses. I know I can get the buckets online later. The figures are neat but I want the standard releases much more. I think if they'd done a second wave of the bright colors like last year I would've been more enthused.
And speaking of the standard figures...
I'm curious if the non-SDCC goodies for this year will be released before Halloween. It was sorta disappointing that they didn't get them out last year until mid-October. Anybody at SDCC feel like asking somebody in the know?
Trouble is they don't know-- they're at the mercy of shipments coming from China. I was at the shop last SDCC and asked and they said the regular figures would definitely be in store by early September and as stated above it was like a week before Halloween.
These guys are great, they're trying hard, but they are a tiny company made up of fans of this stuff.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 15, 2019, 03:40:18 AM
Anybody going to SDCC or have a way to get questions to Brian Flynn?
I'm curious if they're considering more Reaction figures for next year. Series 3 would be easy:
Henry Hull's "Werewolf of London"
"Son of Frankenstein" Monster
Ygor
Quasimodo from 1932's "Hunchback"
Gill-Man from "Creature Walks Among Us"
Ardeth Bey
A few things that I heard from the Boodega (I know someone who went and spoke with someone who definitely knows):
AttendanceThere were
at least twice as many people on the opening night this year as there were last year (I went last year and there were a lot of people). This year there was a line all the way up one city block and down 3/4 of the next block before it even opened. There was apparently no small degree of interest.
Boodega Exclusive Reaction FiguresThey look WAY cooler in person than in pictures. They actually look amazing. I usually don't like that kind of weird paint scheme stuff but they look like candy monster art.
Future Reaction FiguresI
know they are making at least 2 of the Reaction characters on your list as part of UM Series 3 and I'm almost certain that at least one of the others is in Series 3. I've only only heard of three of them so some of the others you listed may be included as well. They are also in the early stages of working on a Series 4 (but of course that completely depends on how Series 2 and 3 sell). I can't say the characters quite yet because then people get sued and they don't get made. That would make me very sad. They likely won't be showing the sculpts until Toy Fair because the want to have them finished before showing including card art.
Super SoakiesThe Super Soakies are still coming.
Monster PuzzlesThe back of the Creature puzzle box says "Collect all Four" and shows pictures of Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Mummy in addition to the Creature. I believe those as well as the Creature puzzle itself will be in wide release this fall. I know the Creature one will be for sure.
Creature TowelsI'm pretty sure these will be sold out. Sorry. Keep checking their website after Comic Con but I can't imagine those aren't gone. Everyone was buying them. Then again, everyone was buying everything.
Quote from: fearliath on July 18, 2019, 09:14:21 PM
A few things that I heard from the Boodega (I know someone who went and spoke with someone who definitely knows):
Attendance
There were at least twice as many people on the opening night this year as there were last year (I went last year and there were a lot of people). This year there was a line all the way up one city block and down 3/4 of the next block before it even opened. There was apparently no small degree of interest.
Boodega Exclusive Reaction Figures
They look WAY cooler in person than in pictures. They actually look amazing. I usually don't like that kind of weird paint scheme stuff but they look like candy monster art.
Future Reaction Figures
I know they are making at least 2 of the Reaction characters on your list as part of UM Series 3 and I'm almost certain that at least one of the others is in Series 3. I've only only heard of three of them so some of the others you listed may be included as well. They are also in the early stages of working on a Series 4 (but of course that completely depends on how Series 2 and 3 sell). I can't say the characters quite yet because then people get sued and they don't get made. That would make me very sad. They likely won't be showing the sculpts until Toy Fair because the want to have them finished before showing including card art.
Super Soakies
The Super Soakies are still coming.
Monster Puzzles
The back of the Creature puzzle box says "Collect all Four" and shows pictures of Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Mummy in addition to the Creature. I believe those as well as the Creature puzzle itself will be in wide release this fall. I know the Creature one will be for sure.
Creature Towels
I'm pretty sure these will be sold out. Sorry. Keep checking their website after Comic Con but I can't imagine those aren't gone. Everyone was buying them. Then again, everyone was buying everything.
Thats a good call on the puzzles. I thought it was odd they'd only do one. Its a nicely done classy looking item.
Sadly i think the one thing i wanted will be sold out. Those keshi packs have flooded feebay over night. :(
Quote from: fearliath on July 18, 2019, 09:14:21 PM
Creature Towels
I'm pretty sure these will be sold out.
Damn! I suppose you won't be able to get them at the con, then.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 18, 2019, 09:58:01 PM
Damn! I suppose you won't be able to get them at the con, then.
Mike lots of Boodega merch on EBAY. Including the towl.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on July 18, 2019, 10:25:06 PM
Mike lots of Boodega merch on EBAY. Including the towl.
If you wanna pay 150 bucks for a $35 towel.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 18, 2019, 10:57:59 PM
If you wanna pay 150 bucks for a $35 towel.
Yeah. That's what I thought. Ridiculous prices.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 18, 2019, 10:57:59 PM
If you wanna pay 150 bucks for a $35 towel.
...and who doesn't?
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 18, 2019, 10:57:59 PM
If you wanna pay 150 bucks for a $35 towel.
Well to be fair... it's a $5 towel with an image of the Creature on it costing another $10 to print in a limited run and then an enormous Universal licensing fee tagged on and then a profit built in from Super 7 and then an obscene profit from a smelly guy who stood in line for 4 hours to buy the towel and sell it on eBay. 'Merica!!!!
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 18, 2019, 10:57:59 PM
If you wanna pay 150 bucks for a $35 towel.
There are a few at $90 free shipping. Not that i condone supporting scalpers but $90 is a bit better than $150+
Looking forward to more Worst!
CCC.
Quote from: fearliath on July 18, 2019, 09:14:21 PM
A few things that I heard from the Boodega (I know someone who went and spoke with someone who definitely knows):
Attendance
There were at least twice as many people on the opening night this year as there were last year (I went last year and there were a lot of people). This year there was a line all the way up one city block and down 3/4 of the next block before it even opened. There was apparently no small degree of interest.
Boodega Exclusive Reaction Figures
They look WAY cooler in person than in pictures. They actually look amazing. I usually don't like that kind of weird paint scheme stuff but they look like candy monster art.
Future Reaction Figures
I know they are making at least 2 of the Reaction characters on your list as part of UM Series 3 and I'm almost certain that at least one of the others is in Series 3. I've only only heard of three of them so some of the others you listed may be included as well. They are also in the early stages of working on a Series 4 (but of course that completely depends on how Series 2 and 3 sell). I can't say the characters quite yet because then people get sued and they don't get made. That would make me very sad. They likely won't be showing the sculpts until Toy Fair because the want to have them finished before showing including card art.
Super Soakies
The Super Soakies are still coming.
Monster Puzzles
The back of the Creature puzzle box says "Collect all Four" and shows pictures of Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Mummy in addition to the Creature. I believe those as well as the Creature puzzle itself will be in wide release this fall. I know the Creature one will be for sure.
Creature Towels
I'm pretty sure these will be sold out. Sorry. Keep checking their website after Comic Con but I can't imagine those aren't gone. Everyone was buying them. Then again, everyone was buying everything.
Thanks very much for all the info!! A series 3 (and 4) leave me hopeful! As do the Soakies!
By any chance did anybody say when Series 2 Reaction will be coming out?
Quote from: deadonarrival on July 18, 2019, 11:41:56 PM
There are a few at $90 free shipping. Not that i condone supporting scalpers but $90 is a bit better than $150+
I will admit that I snagged one for $70 on eBay. haha
Quote from: deadonarrival on July 18, 2019, 11:41:56 PM
There are a few at $90 free shipping.
I'm going to wait till the con is over.
Saw some of the upcoming reaction figures. Dr caligari, mars attacks and my pet monster.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Ey7W3Hsf2/?igshid=zhf5g8x9hmzd (https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Ey7W3Hsf2/?igshid=zhf5g8x9hmzd)
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 19, 2019, 01:40:36 AM
By any chance did anybody say when Series 2 Reaction will be coming out?
I don't think they'll be as late as last year. They're further along at this point than they were on Series 1... but sometimes Chinese factories don't make things easy.
Quote from: deadonarrival on July 19, 2019, 01:50:14 AM
Saw some of the upcoming reaction figures. Dr caligari, mars attacks and my pet monster.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Ey7W3Hsf2/?igshid=zhf5g8x9hmzd (https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Ey7W3Hsf2/?%3Cbr%20/%3E=zhf5g8x9hmzd)
Pretty excited about that Dr. Caligari
Quote from: deadonarrival on July 19, 2019, 01:50:14 AM
Saw some of the upcoming reaction figures. Dr caligari, mars attacks and my pet monster.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Ey7W3Hsf2/?igshid=zhf5g8x9hmzd (https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Ey7W3Hsf2/?igshid=zhf5g8x9hmzd)
Mars attacks...Topps cards or Tim Burton flick? I love the one, hate the other.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on July 19, 2019, 02:30:08 AM
Mars attacks...Topps cards or Tim Burton flick? I love the one, hate the other.
As far as the preview pic i saw, tops cards. It didnt have a prototype of the figure, just art from the old cards. But in reaction figure form i'm not sure the figure would look too much different no matter what source they went with. At least the card art will most likely be more appealing than movie stills. :)
It appears the puzzles are simply the art used on the cards and the prints in puzzle form. No Wolfman. Dracula, Frankenstein, Creature and Mummy. Hmmmnnn...decisions, decisions.... :angel:
I understand scalpers. They're human scum, making big bucks off something they had no hand in producing.
I don't understand why a manufacturer who could easily sell many more units, and has repeated past experiences to inform them of that fact, would be willing to set up situations that so poorly serve their final consumers - consumers that are obviously anxious to be dedicated buyers.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 19, 2019, 05:37:36 AM
I understand scalpers. They're human scum, making big bucks off something they had no hand in producing.
I don't understand why a manufacturer who could easily sell many more units, and has repeated past experiences to inform them of that fact, would be willing to set up situations that so poorly serve their final consumers - consumers that are obviously anxious to be dedicated buyers.
This is a problem everywhere with all sorts of companies. The easy answer is don't make limited runs on items OR make limited runs and then produce variants that aren't scalper material, which Super 7 has done in the past with the masks and the figures, and I am hoping they will do with this Creature towel.
The invasion of Earth has begun.
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CCC.
Quote from: fearliath on July 19, 2019, 02:13:39 AM
I don't think they'll be as late as last year. They're further along at this point than they were on Series 1... but sometimes Chinese factories don't make things easy.
Pretty excited about that Dr. Caligari
Hopefully they won't get delayed. Seeing all the exclusives just makes me want the regular ones al the more!
Caligari looks neat... wonder who else they'll make besides Cesare?
PS - I'd love a "London After Midnight" Chaney!
Since they've been doing silent movie ReAction figs of late, I'm hoping for a Wegener Golem eventually.
(https://i.imgur.com/gO9GcEy.jpg)
A Golem would be great!
With the Hitchcock they made it had me hoping for a William Castle!
I love the smell of plastic in the morning...
Went over to Super7 yesterday morning to wait in line for the BOODEGA. Wasn't too bad, only 20 minute wait and they had TONS of the mini figures and Keshi figures. I think they only sold out of the GPK cards and candles. They only allowed one per customer so I had my friend buy me some extra's so I can keep some in those beautiful boxes. These might be some of my favorite figures they've ever released! So colorful...the Keshi figures have super nice sculpts as well. Also snagged some Worst figures and a new Misfits release. I'll try to take more pics later!
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/baa87515d874f754c5681cd2c61d23c5/tumblr_puwj77f5551tdirgmo1_1280.jpg)
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Quote from: Count Zachula on July 19, 2019, 06:29:52 PM
I love the smell of plastic in the morning...
Those are some wild colors!!
Did they sell out of beach towels?
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 19, 2019, 08:14:43 PM
Those are some wild colors!!
Did they sell out of beach towels?
Yes! That was the other thing they sold out of, forgot to mention.
Quote from: Count Zachula on July 19, 2019, 06:29:52 PM
I love the smell of plastic in the morning...
Went over to Super7 yesterday morning to wait in line for the BOODEGA. Wasn't too bad, only 20 minute wait and they had TONS of the mini figures and Keshi figures. I think they only sold out of the GPK cards and candles. They only allowed one per customer so I had my friend buy me some extra's so I can keep some in those beautiful boxes. These might be some of my favorite figures they've ever released! So colorful...the Keshi figures have super nice sculpts as well. Also snagged some Worst figures and a new Misfits release. I'll try to take more pics later!
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/baa87515d874f754c5681cd2c61d23c5/tumblr_puwj77f5551tdirgmo1_1280.jpg)
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/0017d0a0eebe309327b327171a6d47ba/tumblr_puwj9iz8Im1tdirgmo1_1280.jpg)
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Awesome assortment of stuff! I love the eye popping color!!!
Quote from: Count Zachula on July 19, 2019, 08:17:15 PM
Yes! That was the other thing they sold out of, forgot to mention.
WHY DO PEOPLE "LIKE" THIS NEWS?? :o
Quote from: BRICK on July 19, 2019, 10:03:19 PM
WHY DO PEOPLE "LIKE" THIS NEWS?? :o
I don't. I often use the "like" to acknowledge that I read the post.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 19, 2019, 10:06:18 PM
I don't. I often use the "like" to acknowledge that I read the post.
Same here. It's my way of thanking a fellow UMAer for actually taking the time to post (rather than just "ghosting").
Sales clerk said they sold out of towels two hours into the first night's opening-- like the Wolfman beard cream last year. I love these guys-- they really do make the stuff fans would make.
Thanks for all those colorful pictures! I told myself I was gonna Dave my money on the exclusive figures for extras of the standard releases but they look so great!
I love seeing all this UM merchandise and the attention these characters are getting!
What do you all think about the Keishi figures? Is it worth the money to get the giant boxes online?
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 20, 2019, 12:14:12 AM
Thanks for all those colorful pictures! I told myself I was gonna Dave my money on the exclusive figures for extras of the standard releases but they look so great!
I love seeing all this UM merchandise and the attention these characters are getting!
What do you all think about the Keishi figures? Is it worth the money to get the giant boxes online?
I like the Keshi figures, they have great sculpts for such small toys, but I'm not about to spend 90-100 bucks on an entire box and not even get them all. That's why I like the Boodega Keshi set, hoping they'll make a 2nd one with the other monsters.
Quote from: Count Zachula on July 20, 2019, 12:37:11 AM
I like the Keshi figures, they have great sculpts for such small toys, but I'm not about to spend 90-100 bucks on an entire box and not even get them all. That's why I like the Boodgega Keshi set, hoping they'll make a 2nd one with the other monsters.
You're guaranteed to get one of each of the Keshis in the display. It's the Funkos that you won't. That being said, I just want a Wolf Man in green or orange.
That's a great haul of Monster Super7 goodness and for those who can't get to Comic Con remember that on Monday they will have the leftovers for sale on-line. ;D
Ian
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 20, 2019, 12:54:26 AM
You're guaranteed to get one of each of the Keshis in the display. It's the Funkos that you won't. That being said, I just want a Wolf Man in green or orange.
So you're guaranteed one Creature in green, then, right?
I'm not so crazy about the white colored ones.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt link=topic=32399.msg570903#msg570903 idate=1563607342
So you're guaranteed one Creature in green, then, right?
I'm not so crazy about the white colored ones.
You have to get both boxes (series 1 & 2 ) to get all 12 figures. All 4 colors (green, orange, purple & glow) of 6 characters per series.
Does anyone know if the green version of Frankenstein mask will be available again any time soon? I wanted to get it but never saw it when it was available the first time. How many versions of the Frankenstein mask have them made? From what I have seen they made a green, blue, and one with lots of orange on it. Its hard to tell the green and blue one apart when you are just looking at pictures online.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 20, 2019, 07:22:22 AM
So you're guaranteed one Creature in green, then, right?
I'm not so crazy about the white colored ones.
The Green Keshi show really good detail. Detail is very hard to see in the White G-I-T-D Keshi. But, they would look good if you have a black light in your monster room for all your glow stuff.
Welcome to the UMA, mr.revrac ! :)
Quote from: mr.revrac on July 20, 2019, 01:27:29 PM
Does anyone know if the green version of Frankenstein mask will be available again any time soon?
MIM will have the green one in Sep. Not sure who else will have it?
https://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/frankenstein-and-his-monster-c-8_208/frankenstein-green-universal-monster-mask-p-26427.html (https://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/frankenstein-and-his-monster-c-8_208/frankenstein-green-universal-monster-mask-p-26427.html)
I think I saw someone mentioned on one of these threads they wanted to see a comparison of the all types of UM mini figures. Shot these just for fun while rearranging my shelves!
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Already have the Frankenghost in there. I'm thinking I'll get that. Did you say you got that at the Boodega on the 2nd day or did you get it at the Con booth?
Quote from: fearliath on July 20, 2019, 06:28:17 PM
Already have the Frankenghost in there. I'm thinking I'll get that. Did you say you got that at the Boodega on the 2nd day or did you get it at the Con booth?
Got Frankenghost at their Con Booth. I'm sure they'll be selling them online afterwards. All the UM stuff was at the Boodega.
Quote from: Palifan on July 20, 2019, 07:19:11 AM
That's a great haul of Monster Super7 goodness and for those who can't get to Comic Con remember that on Monday they will have the leftovers for sale on-line. ;D
Ian
The leftovers from Comic Con are definitely going up online Monday morning? Thanks for the info!!
Quote from: TheMadScientist on July 20, 2019, 06:53:23 PM
The leftovers from Comic Con are definitely going up online Monday morning? Thanks for the info!!
If not Monday, most likely soon after. At the Boodega they had a TON of the figures and heard some guys talking in line mentioning they had enough for the whole year.
Quote from: TheMadScientist on July 20, 2019, 06:53:23 PM
The leftovers from Comic Con are definitely going up online Monday morning? Thanks for the info!!
Not definitely. Hopefully. After the mayhem of comic con they have to inventory what they have so they don't oversell.
Quote from: fearliath on July 20, 2019, 06:59:00 PM
Not definitely. Hopefully. After the mayhem of comic con they have to inventory what they have so they don't oversell.
This is true although I'm pretty sure last year they managed to do it on the Monday after and it's also what I've heard from my sources but it could possibly slip. Still, it's worth keeping an eye on ( I think it was around midday west coast time), and also it's worth checking on Entertainment Earth who often have con exclusives go up as early as Sunday night in previous years.
Ian
Quote from: Count Zachula on July 20, 2019, 06:04:02 PM
I think I saw someone mentioned on one of these threads they wanted to see a comparison of the all types of UM mini figures. Shot these just for fun while rearranging my shelves!
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Awesome collection!!! Wish i kept my horror world keshi, they are pricey as hell now.
Great collection of minis, Count Z! :) Wish I could do a Creature shot, like that, but half mine are on cards.
Quote from: Count Zachula on July 20, 2019, 06:04:02 PM
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Wait...a RED shirt Wolfman? Is that even legal? The Universal Style Guide Police will be knocking at your door any minute now.
Here's some shots of the cool translucency on these figures. Would be cool to display these with lights behind them. Did one of the Frankenghosts too. Ignore my extremely dusty window sill...
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/ea59c6669004f9641085a1ef3a2974ff/tumblr_puyn8lQpBA1tdirgmo1_1280.jpg)
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Quote from: deadonarrival on July 20, 2019, 07:46:39 PM
Awesome collection!!! Wish i kept my horror world keshi, they are pricey as hell now.
Thank ya kindly! I paid a pretty penny for the horror world figures, even though the guy on evilbay cut me a deal. They're actually erasers, my girlfriend sometimes jokes about the notion of accidentally using them.
Man, I am pissed at all the people selling those beach towels on eBay!! They didn't want those things at all! They just wanted to make sure that the people who do want them have to pay them 4 times the price to get them!! >:( >:(
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 20, 2019, 10:16:54 PM
Man, I am pissed at all the people selling those beach towels on eBay!! They didn't want those things at all! They just wanted to make sure that the people who do want them have to pay them 4 times the price to get them!! >:( >:(
Many thanks to Super7 for enabling the scalpers once gain. They couldn't have done it without you.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 20, 2019, 10:16:54 PM
Man, I am pissed at all the people selling those beach towels on eBay!! They didn't want those things at all! They just wanted to make sure that the people who do want them have to pay them 4 times the price to get them!! >:( >:(
Wait for the hype to die down, the prices should get better, especially if the supply is so high from sellers.
Quote from: Mord on July 20, 2019, 09:13:52 PM
Wait...a RED shirt Wolfman? Is that even legal? The Universal Style Guide Police will be knocking at your door any minute now.
The cool thing is in the early 1990s, Wolf Man had many shirt color options from Universal. The Imperial/Placo figure had a red shirt. The POGs had a white/blue shirt. The Telco Wolf Man had a yellow shirt. It wasn't until 1997 that we got the green shirt.
Quote from: VulcansFury on July 20, 2019, 11:47:59 PM
Wait for the hype to die down, the prices should get better, especially if the supply is so high from sellers.
I find it hard to believe we won't be getting another edition of this towel.
Quote from: VulcansFury on July 20, 2019, 11:47:59 PM
Wait for the hype to die down, the prices should get better, especially if the supply is so high from sellers.
Unless there is only a fraction of the amount of towels compared to the number of people who want them?
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 20, 2019, 11:59:04 PM
I find it hard to believe we won't be getting another edition of this towel.
I want you to be right, but I don't know.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 21, 2019, 12:15:51 AM
I want you to be right, but I don't know.
It's not really a "throwaway" item like the hair gel or toilet paper. It's more like the masks, and we have received several versions of those. Now, it might not be a towel. It might be a t-shirt or a tapestry. (I'd love a tapestry!) Still, a light blue towel with this design would be welcome. I just can't believe it not getting a wider release, especially at the rate it sold.
Quote from: Count Zachula on July 20, 2019, 06:04:02 PM
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My pack.
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CCC.
I wasn't aware we'd gotten other releases of the masks. Makes me feel better since I don't get paid for a couple weeks and I'm afraid the new ones will be sold out by then.
Also, I wonder if Super7 has considered a lunchbox?
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 21, 2019, 12:32:06 AM
Now, it might not be a towel. It might be a t-shirt or a tapestry.
Not really much difference, there. What are you gonna do with the towel except hang it on the wall.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 21, 2019, 02:03:42 AM
I wasn't aware we'd gotten other releases of the masks. Makes me feel better since I don't get paid for a couple weeks and I'm afraid the new ones will be sold out by then.
Also, I wonder if Super7 has considered a lunchbox?
I think we're on our third Creature mask and our second Frankenstein, maybe third? We'll have at least two Wolf Man masks and two Brides. The standard editions are available on MIM.
Were there any other new Universal Monsters ReAction reveals at SDCC? Haven't seen any at my regular toy news sites.
Quote from: Trap-Door Maker on July 21, 2019, 04:10:04 AM
Were there any other new Universal Monsters ReAction reveals at SDCC? Haven't seen any at my regular toy news sites.
Didn't see any. Wave 2 of the UM ReActions are supposed to come out this October.
Quote from: Trap-Door Maker on July 21, 2019, 04:10:04 AM
Were there any other new Universal Monsters ReAction reveals at SDCC? Haven't seen any at my regular toy news sites.
As mentioned Series 2 (shown at Toy Fair) will be released soon. Series 3 won't be shown until Toy Fair 2020.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 21, 2019, 03:55:34 AM
I think we're on our third Creature mask and our second Frankenstein, maybe third? We'll have at least two Wolf Man masks and two Brides. The standard editions are available on MIM.
I had no idea! Now it's that standard set I want and don't need to fret about this year's SDCC ones. Thanks!
Quote from: Trap-Door Maker on July 21, 2019, 04:10:04 AM
Were there any other new Universal Monsters ReAction reveals at SDCC? Haven't seen any at my regular toy news sites.
Super7 has gone full-Funko, where they now use SDCC solely as a way to sell "exclusives" and no longer devote precious floor space to showing off upcoming products.gotta sell that merch!
Quote from: VulcansFury on July 21, 2019, 04:00:33 PM
Super7 has gone full-Funko, where they now use SDCC solely as a way to sell "exclusives" and no longer devote precious floor space to showing off upcoming products.gotta sell that merch!
They had plenty of new upcoming things on display. Just not any new UM stuff.
Quote from: Count Zachula on July 21, 2019, 05:40:53 PM
They had plenty of new upcoming things on display. Just not any new UM stuff.
I wonder what sells best for them. The UM stuff, the super hero stuff or the Japanese figures?
Does anybody else hope they'll make Reaction figures of Renfield, Van Helsing and Henry Frankenstein?
I would buy those up in a heartbeat. Ooh, Pretorious too!
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 21, 2019, 06:52:50 PM
Does anybody else hope they'll make Reaction figures of Renfield, Van Helsing and Henry Frankenstein?
I would buy those up in a heartbeat. Ooh, Pretorious too!
These are the figures I have been waiting for. All of them.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 21, 2019, 07:05:52 PM
These are the figures I have been waiting for. All of them.
Mebbe a David Reed and Kay Williams too!
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 22, 2019, 01:33:33 AM
Mebbe a David Reed and Kay Williams too!
Definitely! Anything to expand beyond the monsters themselves would be perfect.
How about an Una O'connor figure? I'm sure everyone on this forum would buy one.
Quote from: Count Zachula on July 22, 2019, 03:09:16 AM
How about an Una O'connor figure? I'm sure everyone on this forum would buy one.
Only if it really looks like her.
Little Maria with kitty accessory
Quote from: Mord on July 22, 2019, 03:29:14 AM
Little Maria with kitty accessory
Little Maria with tub of water accessory.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 22, 2019, 04:17:02 AM
Little Maria with tub of water accessory.
SDCC exclusive, right?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 22, 2019, 03:16:16 AM
Only if it really looks like her.
Only if it has a screaming face.
How about a Frankenstein Monster with spring-load action, throwing little Marie in the water. No? Too soon?
Quote from: marsattacks666 on July 22, 2019, 12:50:43 PM
How about a Frankenstein Monster with spring-load action, throwing little Marie in the water. No? Too soon?
YES!!! Must include alternate dead head.
Never mind.
They would make them convention exclusives that very few of us would ever see, anyway.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 21, 2019, 06:37:50 PM
I wonder what sells best for them. The UM stuff, the super hero stuff or the Japanese figures?
All their (in stock) products sorted by best selling:
https://super7.com/collections/all?sort_by=best-selling
Obviously the best selling products sell out and would no longer be listed (Metaluna Mutant Reaction figure being one of those).
No con leftovers showing up at the S7 site, yet.
Holy, wow! I am speechless in how awesome that Xenomorph looks.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on July 22, 2019, 06:03:25 PM
Holy, wow! I am speechless in how awesome that Xenomorph looks.
Xenomorph ?
Quote from: marsattacks666 on July 22, 2019, 06:03:25 PM
Holy, wow! I am speechless in how awesome that Xenomorph looks.
Should go live in fifteen minutes at 12 noon! ;D
Ian
Quote from: fearliath on July 22, 2019, 03:47:54 PM
All their (in stock) products sorted by best selling:
https://super7.com/collections/all?sort_by=best-selling
Obviously the best selling products sell out and would no longer be listed (Metaluna Mutant Reaction figure being one of those).
Interesting to see so much Universal Monster merchandise in the top 10% of sales. It bodes well.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 22, 2019, 07:03:46 PM
Interesting to see so much Universal Monster merchandise in the top 10% of sales. It bodes well.
I think so as well. It also bodes well that much of the stuff they have previously had is sold out so it doesn't even show up (not sitting on inventory would seem to incentivize making more and taking some risks). I think they might even be surprised how well those Super Soakies will sell. I think those have some pretty broad appeal. I have heard them say multiple times how surprised they were by how popular some of the monster stuff has been (the Super Buckets and the overwhelming attendance at last years Boodega being among them). I feel somewhat of a mini renaissance with the Universal Monsters, even among a much younger crowd. Creature is a big hit among that crowd but so are some of the others. I was talking to a 25 year old (very normal and well adjusted) girl the other day and she was a huge Frankenstein fan. Collected like crazy. So, there is hope this will continue.
The Uni monsters still have a cool edge to them. Many young fans get incredibly detailed portraits tattooed on their arms, legs and other parts. It's something other icons from that era don't inspire. I have never seen a Clark Gable tattoo on any person's arm. Karloff, Chaney, Lugosi...different story. Though, Bela Jr. might ask you to pay a licensing fee (knowing him).
Quote from: fearliath on July 22, 2019, 08:04:08 PM
I think so as well. It also bodes well that much of the stuff they have previously had is sold out so it doesn't even show up (not sitting on inventory would seem to incentivize making more and taking some risks). I think they might even be surprised how well those Super Soakies will sell. I think those have some pretty broad appeal. I have heard them say multiple times how surprised they were by how popular some of the monster stuff has been (the Super Buckets and the overwhelming attendance at last years Boodega being among them). I feel somewhat of a mini renaissance with the Universal Monsters, even among a much younger crowd. Creature is a big hit among that crowd but so are some of the others. I was talking to a 25 year old (very normal and well adjusted) girl the other day and she was a huge Frankenstein fan. Collected like crazy. So, there is hope this will continue.
I just turned 30. I've been collecting since I was a teen. Although I'm not normal and well adjusted...
Quote from: Count Zachula on July 22, 2019, 08:51:24 PM
I'm not normal and well adjusted...
None of us are. That's why we're here.
Quote from: fearliath on July 22, 2019, 08:04:08 PM
I think they might even be surprised how well those Super Soakies will sell.
The Creature better not be a LE only available at a west coast con!
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 22, 2019, 09:34:50 PM
The Creature better not be a LE only available at a west coast con!
West coast rules! Take that flyover states.
Quote from: Mord on July 22, 2019, 09:39:01 PM
Take that flyover states.
We'll call you "dead end states".
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 22, 2019, 09:43:18 PM
We'll call you "dead end states".
...only if you can't swim.
Quote from: Mord on July 22, 2019, 09:54:16 PM
...only if you can't swim.
Where you gonna swim to? Alcatraz?
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 22, 2019, 09:59:01 PM
Where you gonna swim to? Alcatraz?
Have you ever been to Alcatraz? It's a pretty cool place. All they need is Wi-Fi. There's also Catalina.
Super7's Instagram/Facebook says Boodega stuff will be available tomorrow (7/23) at noon Pacific Standard Time.
Thanks, Matt!
I know there won't be any towels and I hear the puzzles are plentiful, so I'm not sure there's much I need to dive for, but I'll probably get something. :)
I gotta stave off the temptation to get the SDCC figures and save my money for the regular ones since I buy multiples.
Dammmn they need to release those soon.
I purchased the SDCC exclusive figures at Boodega last Thursday and they do not disappoint! In fact, I like the figures more than the original set. I also picked up the bloody Nosferatu and GITD Garloo at Con.
Quote from: Joseph_Baeza on July 23, 2019, 04:33:04 AM
I purchased the SDCC exclusive figures at Boodega last Thursday and they do not disappoint! In fact, I like the figures more than the original set. I also picked up the bloody Nosferatu and GITD Garloo at Con.
They look great, no doubt about that. But they don't "go" with the standard line and they don't continue the line from SDCC last year. Neat looking, to be sure, but I have to remind myself that I want to get those Keshi boxes and that the standard Reactions will be out hopefully soon. It's just a matter of having to pick and choose for me, which is something I'm not used to. Ordinarily I'd buy it all up... but now I have to be a little more selective.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 23, 2019, 12:50:39 AM
Thanks, Matt!
I know there won't be any towels and I hear the puzzles are plentiful, so I'm not sure there's much I need to dive for, but I'll probably get something. :)
Just a little nugget I thought I'd pass on about the Creature towels. In the replies to Super 7's post on Instagram about the Boodega items going up for sale at 12 Pacific today someone asked:
"
any word on making more of the Creature towels?"
to which Bryan Flynn (the owner of Super 7) replied: "
we definitely think we should. No date yet, as sdcc ended yesterday, but soon!"
Hope springs eternal...
One other thing. If any of you have a Twitter account please go to the (*at*)super7store Twitter account and you will find their most recent tweet with a poll asking "What's your favorite?" with options of Peanuts, TMNT or Universal Monsters. Go ahead and select Universal Monster please. TMNT is dump trucking the Universal Monsters (mostly because of the Twitter demographic). Show the monsters some love.
Quote from: fearliath on July 23, 2019, 03:58:09 PM
to which Bryan Flynn (the owner of Super 7) replied: "we definitely think we should.
Yippee!! Thanks for asking him and I hope it happens! :) :) :)
Definitely not payin' $150 for one, now!
That's great news about the towel! They'd be fools not to make more.
I voted on Twitter and I get the feeling Super7 knows they've got a hot ticket going. After all, two years of the Boodega!
I hope the glow Garloo's last until tomorrow, when I get paid. Mebbe I'll splurge on the transluscent figures, even. Seeing UM stuff is a treat.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 22, 2019, 06:17:40 PM
Xenomorph ?
They mean a figure from the
Alien movies.
Using that word made my heart give a little jump, too. I was wondering how they would handle the sculpt of the legless
IT from 1953.
Even I would be willing to give money to Super7 for that figure.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 23, 2019, 06:26:45 PM
Using that word made my heart give a little jump, too. I was wondering how they would handle the sculpt of the legless IT from 1953.
That's the "X" I was thinking of, too. :)
SDCC items are live! https://super7.com/collections/all/sdcc-2019?sort_by=created-descending
Ian
got my keshi 6 pack. yay!
Quote from: deadonarrival on July 23, 2019, 07:10:34 PM
got my keshi 6 pack. yay!
Me to! I didn't get any of the blind boxes as they don't stock them in the UK so this rack toy looking version is a nice inexpensive way to own them along with a few Worst characters I was after.
Ian
I was really hoping they'd have the coloring books, dang it.
Got my Blue Wolf Man mask... and a few other things. ;D
I too was hoping for a coloring book.
I got the Creature puzzle and a Creature glass. I would have taken a Creature patch and specs, but . .
Good to see that some people are getting a few of the exclusives, it's always worth the wait ;D
Ian
What I am about to say may shock you. It might even horrify you. I have bought nothing...yet. I am tempted by the glasses and puzzles....but I know the minute I buy them they will say "surprise, Reaction wave 2 is here". I cannot afford it all at once.
Quote from: Palifan on July 23, 2019, 07:12:37 PM
Me to! I didn't get any of the blind boxes as they don't stock them in the UK so this rack toy looking version is a nice inexpensive way to own them along with a few Worst characters I was after.
Ian
Nice! I like the look of this 6 pack. I dont plan in getting any more of the individual boxes aside from the 4 i got from Mike cuz i am confident they will eventually release a 12 pack (can probably but i'm hoping coffin shaped box) and maybe 3 packs. They're so much cheaper without the individual box and sticker. (3 packs are $2 per figure, 12 packs are $1.66 per figure).
As for the thought of a 2nd 6 pack like the one we just got, i doubt it, it would be very off balanced with 2 creatures, 2 phantoms, a moleman and the mutant. Just doesnt seem likely.
I as well scored the Blue Wolfman Mask and the Super Sweet Art on that Creech Puzzle is enough to want and buy!
Anton - I don't see the glasses available...
VERY happy Super7 does this. Most other places never put their con exclusives online, probably because most sell out. But thats what I like about this company. Glad all you monster dudes were able to get some without going to sweaty/ stinky SDCC.
All righty, then....I got a set of drinking glasses and the puzzle. All that's left I want are the Reaction series 2. The masks and Keshis are cool enough, but the keshis cannot be had simply by buying a set all the same color, so I am not going to go there. Blind buys are no good for my nerves.
Quote from: regantr6 on July 23, 2019, 08:21:46 PM
Anton - I don't see the glasses available...
They have the drinking glasses, but not the eye glasses.
What they've got left:
Reaction Figures (4)
Halloween Buckets (4)
Masks (3)
Creature Puzzle
Keshi (6 pk)
Drinking Glasses (4)
T-Shirts
What sold out:
Creature Beach Towel
Bride Candle
6" Patches (2)
Puffy Stickers
Garbage Pail Kids Cards
Coloring Book
Monstervision and Creature Eye Glasses
Tote Bag
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 23, 2019, 11:18:14 PM
What they've got left:
Reaction Figures (4)
Halloween Buckets (4)
Masks (3)
Creature Puzzle
Keshi (6 pk)
Drinking Glasses (4)
T-Shirts
What sold out:
Creature Beach Towel
Bride Candle
6" Patches (2)
Puffy Stickers
Garbage Pail Kids Cards
Coloring Book
Monstervision and Creature Eye Glasses
Tote Bag
GPK Monster cards WILL be available again. I'm not sure why they weren't on the website today. It's possible they're waiting on another printing.
Just ordered 2 of the Creature puzzle. Love the artwork (Gogos?), and the gorgeous box it comes in. My favorite thing they've put out so far.
JP
Quote from: Wolfman on July 24, 2019, 02:24:45 AM
Just ordered 2 of the Creature puzzle. Love the artwork (Gogos?), and the gorgeous box it comes in. My favorite thing they've put out so far.
JP
The puzzle art is Ed Repka (same artist on all the Reaction action figures cards).
I got the puffy stickers elsewhere fairly cheap. The only other thigns remotely interesting to me were the patches. Guess I will miss out on those.
So, I picked up the Blue Wolf Man mask, the four Reaction figures, and the Creature puzzle.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on July 24, 2019, 03:22:30 AM
I got the puffy stickers elsewhere fairly cheap.
Where did you get them, if it wasn't just some friend, or something?
Quote from: Anton Phibes on July 23, 2019, 07:54:37 PM
I am tempted by the glasses and puzzles....but I know the minute I buy them they will say "surprise, Reaction wave 2 is here".
MIM says they will have the Reaction Wave 2 figs. on July 30th.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 24, 2019, 03:44:56 AM
MIM says they will have the Reaction Wave 2 figs. on July 30th.
Preorder page says that or a person who works there? If it's the latter I'm gonna freak!
Quote from: Wolfman on July 24, 2019, 02:24:45 AM
Just ordered 2 of the Creature puzzle. Love the artwork (Gogos?), and the gorgeous box it comes in. My favorite thing they've put out so far.
JP
That was very tempting and knowing there is gonna be 3 more like it adds to the appeal. It is one if the classiest monster items i've seen in a while.
I had to keep reminding myself that i dont collect puzzles tho. Sometimes its too easy to spend more than i should. :angel:
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 24, 2019, 04:33:00 AM
Preorder page says that or a person who works there?
It's on the page.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 24, 2019, 03:38:25 AM
Where did you get them, if it wasn't just some friend, or something?
Evil Bay. $17.99. Not exactly free (although shipping was) but still relatively inexpensive.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on July 24, 2019, 06:24:41 AM
Evil Bay. $17.99. Not exactly free (although shipping was) but still relatively inexpensive.
Only 3 times the original price. Not bad. ;D
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 24, 2019, 03:40:57 PM
Only 3 times the original price. Not bad. ;D
It probably cost them $5 to mail it from California to Ohio insured priority. Shipping is a beast. I can cope. Hey, you may want these:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIVERSAL-MONSTERS-CREATURE-SPECS-GLASSES-SUPER7-2019-SDCC-EXCLUSIVE-SUPER-7/193008757106?hash=item2cf037e972:g:bPEAAOSwiG1dNqR7 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIVERSAL-MONSTERS-CREATURE-SPECS-GLASSES-SUPER7-2019-SDCC-EXCLUSIVE-SUPER-7/193008757106?hash=item2cf037e972:g:bPEAAOSwiG1dNqR7)
Quote from: Anton Phibes on July 24, 2019, 03:50:51 PM
It probably cost them $5 to mail it from California to Ohio insured priority.
Oops! Forgot about shipping. The 2 items I bought cost $13 for shipping!
I noticed that today shipping for the item i bought yesterday is $2.70 cheaper. I've contacted them but they are notorious for no response. Not sure what to do. Kinda pissed about it. Its the principle, not the amount. :(
Quote from: deadonarrival on July 24, 2019, 04:17:14 PM
I noticed that today shipping for the item i bought yesterday is $2.70 cheaper.
How do you find that out?
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 24, 2019, 04:56:31 PM
How do you find that out?
I went back and checked. Added the same thing to the same address and it was $3.70, yesterday it was $5.77 (2.07 difference not $2.70 as i accidently typed earlier).
I opened a paypal dispute to fast track the process. Included a screen capture of todays price.
You all may want to check. Especially if you bought multiple items.
I had a feeling it was wrong when last week a 12 pack can was like half the shipping cost of the 6 pack was yesterday.
Quote from: deadonarrival on July 24, 2019, 05:26:02 PM
I went back and checked. Added the same thing to the same address and it was $3.70, yesterday it was $5.77
Oh, you went through the whole check out process, again. I'd be afraid I'd hit the wrong button and reorder the damn things! :laugh:
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 24, 2019, 05:46:24 PM
Oh, you went through the whole check out process, again. I'd be afraid I'd hit the wrong button and reorder the damn things! :laugh:
As long as you dont hit PAY NOW you're fine.
If i had to guess, i'd say the problem will only be on items they've never had before (ie: 6 pack, tmnt pizza box, puzzles) things like reaction figures they ship every day and know the cost without guesstimating.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 24, 2019, 05:46:24 PM
Oh, you went through the whole check out process, again. I'd be afraid I'd hit the wrong button and reorder the damn things! :laugh:
I just checked 1 glass and 1 puzzle to you in ohio and the cheapest option is $23. So you made out great. 😀👍
Quote from: deadonarrival on July 24, 2019, 06:33:56 PM
I just checked 1 glass and 1 puzzle to you in ohio and the cheapest option is $23. So you made out great. 😀👍
Whoa! How can they differ so wildly?
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 24, 2019, 07:18:28 PM
Whoa! How can they differ so wildly?
I dont know man but there is something screwy with their cart. I saw others on social media commenting about the shipping so i looked a bit deeper. It seems its not only the time the order is placed but what device is used to place the order plays some factor into what shipping options are offered and what price is quoted.
I'm not claiming super7 is doing anything to make this happen (no fraud, no conspiracy) but there is definitely a glitch that needs fixing.
The other day I went to order the Keshi 6-pack and a couple of ReAction figures, and they were going to charge me more than $20 for shipping. By trying different combinations in my cart, I found that if I order the Keshi and the ReActions in two separate orders, I would only have to pay half as much for shipping as if I ordered them all together. I ended up just ordering the Keshi. I may order the Reactions later, but I was puzzled and annoyed at the weird shipping costs.
I think the next time I order from them I'll ask them what my shipping should be and hold them to it!
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 24, 2019, 03:44:56 AM
MIM says they will have the Reaction Wave 2 figs. on July 30th.
I checked with MiM just to be sure and Terrence responded with this:
"We always expect our items when the manufacturer quotes us, but reality is that they may be here tomorrow, or Aug 15th.
We have no control over exact arrival dates, just an estimate. The manufacturer determines that, and updates us of changes, hence our statement "Release date subject to change without notice"
I wish I could help more, but this is all we know until they arrive."
So unfortunately my appetite will continue to go unsatisfied. All this Boodega stuff has me hungry for the Series 2. If you listen you can hear my stomach growling from here.
Quote from: Dr. Acula on July 24, 2019, 08:08:33 PM
The other day I went to order the Keshi 6-pack and a couple of ReAction figures, and they were going to charge me more than $20 for shipping. By trying different combinations in my cart, I found that if I order the Keshi and the ReActions in two separate orders, I would only have to pay half as much for shipping as if I ordered them all together. I ended up just ordering the Keshi. I may order the Reactions later, but I was puzzled and annoyed at the weird shipping costs.
That sucks! But thanks for sharing. It brings up another variable. The order in which items are placed in cart affecting the quoted price.
I did get my refund but it came with some mouthy attitude. I expect that but it still wasnt warranted. 😒
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 24, 2019, 10:33:17 PM
"We always expect our items when the manufacturer quotes us, but reality is that they may be here tomorrow, or Aug 15th."
Then
that's what they should put on their website.
Looks like the Keshi 6-packs and the new ReAction monsters are sold out on Super 7's site already. Glad I grabbed one of those 6-packs when I did!
Quote from: Dr. Acula on July 25, 2019, 12:35:02 AM
Looks like the Keshi 6-packs and the new ReAction monsters are sold out on Super 7's site already.
That was fast! Wonder how the ReAction figs. all sold out at the same time?
Quote from: Dr. Acula on July 25, 2019, 12:35:02 AM
Looks like the Keshi 6-packs and the new ReAction monsters are sold out on Super 7's site already. Glad I grabbed one of those 6-packs when I did!
I'm glad I nabbed the figures. The funky color design is not really my thing, but everyone said they looked good in person, so we shall see.
Damn! I didn't get squat! Payday isn't until Friday!
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 25, 2019, 01:11:04 AM
Damn! I didn't get squat! Payday isn't until Friday!
Was the Keshi 6-pk and the ReAction figs. the ones you wanted?
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 25, 2019, 02:03:39 AM
Was the Keshi 6-pk and the ReAction figs. the ones you wanted?
Yeah, those and the translucent Reactions. All the talking made me decide to get them... or want to, anyway.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 25, 2019, 03:00:15 PM
All the talking made me decide to get them... or want to, anyway.
Sorry you missed out. They are available on eBay for 4 times the price, of course. The wave 2 figures will be coming out shortly! :)
Hopefully so for the series 2!
so apparently Super7 found packs of Garbage Pail Kids UM!
They WILL Be available on the site in about a week... Have at 'Em Boys!
;)
Quote from: deadonarrival on July 24, 2019, 10:57:45 PM
That sucks! But thanks for sharing. It brings up another variable. The order in which items are placed in cart affecting the quoted price.
I did get my refund but it came with some mouthy attitude. I expect that but it still wasnt warranted. 😒
This makes me wonder if $19 for shipping on one of those flats of Keshi figures is correct. I figured those were pretty light weight. Anybody set me straight here?
Gotta give s7 props for putting up all their leftover SDCC stuff up at once instead of spacing it out like I complained about in previous years.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 25, 2019, 10:08:35 PM
This makes me wonder if $19 for shipping on one of those flats of Keshi figures is correct. I figured those were pretty light weight. Anybody set me straight here?
My shipping was 10 bucks for the mask, puzzles, and four figures. Always have found S7 very reasonable with shipping, but I'm on the west coast.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 25, 2019, 11:00:20 PM
My shipping was 10 bucks for the mask, puzzles, and four figures. Always have found S7 very reasonable with shipping, but I'm on the west coast.
It's been very reasonable before, but I've never ordered a flat of Keshi figures. Usually it's a buncha stuff, like your order.
Messing with the checkout cart I can get two flats shipped for the price of one. I think I'll just wait until I can afford both flats and get them then. Maybe t has to do with the "cube size" of the package?
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 26, 2019, 01:07:56 AM
It's been very reasonable before, but I've never ordered a flat of Keshi figures. Usually it's a buncha stuff, like your order.
Messing with the checkout cart I can get two flats shipped for the price of one. I think I'll just wait until I can afford both flats and get them then. Maybe t has to do with the "cube size" of the package?
Probably. USPS is crazy out of its mind regarding box size. Even something that weighs a pound, but is considered "oversized" will put you back close to 100 bucks. Outrageous.
Completed my S7 Keshi Creature collection.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/8424/On0C2X.jpg)
Nice one Mike!
They look great all together like this and I bet that's a relief for you to have all of these ticked off of your wants list. :D
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on July 26, 2019, 07:46:20 PM
I bet that's a relief for you to have all of these ticked off of your wants list.
If I hadn't, I would have been ticked off. ;D
WELP.
Now that I've spent all my money on both Keshi flats, I bet they'll announce Reaction Season 2 being for sale next week. Just my luck. 😆
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 28, 2019, 02:02:52 AM
WELP.
Now that I've spent all my money on both Keshi flats, I bet they'll announce Reaction Season 2 being for sale next week. Just my luck. 😆
I bought the glasses and puzzle, and suspect the same,lol. :angel: ;)
Has anyone who ordered online received their order?
CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on July 28, 2019, 11:29:05 AM
Has anyone who ordered online received their order?
CCC.
No. My order hasn't shipped yet.
Mine is scheduled to arrive Tuesday afternoon.
Quote from: LordMudd on July 28, 2019, 11:29:05 AM
Has anyone who ordered online received their order?
CCC.
Mine was delivered yesterday (I am not on the West coast). Shipping was $8 (my order was fairly large - I've never paid more than about $8 for any order regardless of size).
Quote from: LordMudd on July 28, 2019, 11:29:05 AM
Has anyone who ordered online received their order?
CCC.
Mine should be in mondays mail. Arrived in my town just a few hours too late to get on the truck for saturdays mail. :(
Quote from: fearliath on July 28, 2019, 09:31:35 PM
Shipping was $8 (my order was fairly large - I've never paid more than about $8 for any order regardless of size).
Should I feel cheated at $13.50 for a puzzle and a glass to Ohio?
They just sent me my tracking #, so I should get it next week.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 28, 2019, 10:08:56 PM
Should I feel cheated at $13.50 for a puzzle and a glass to Ohio?
See what the package says. Maybe it will say what it cost them. (Mentally add handling & packing materials.)
I think their offices are in San Francisco. But their warehouses could ship from anywhere.
Quote from: LordMudd on July 28, 2019, 11:29:05 AM
Has anyone who ordered online received their order?
CCC.
I received mine yesterday, but all I ordered was the Keshi 6-pack.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 29, 2019, 12:01:20 AM
(Mentally add handling & packing materials.)
I could figure what I would charge, but would theirs be the same? Who knows?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 29, 2019, 12:01:20 AM
I think their offices are in San Francisco. But their warehouses could ship from anywhere.
Mine is shipping from Vegas.
Quote from: Dr. Acula on July 29, 2019, 12:10:51 AM
I received mine yesterday, but all I ordered was the Keshi 6-pack.
What was your shipping cost?
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 28, 2019, 10:08:56 PM
Should I feel cheated at $13.50 for a puzzle and a glass to Ohio?
Looks like my shipping was $11 for a SDCC Keshi 6 pack, Wolfman Bucket and Mummy Bucket going to Kansas City. Hasn't shipped yet, unfortunately.
Quote from: TheMadScientist on July 29, 2019, 01:19:34 AM
Looks like my shipping was $11 for a SDCC Keshi 6 pack, Wolfman Bucket and Mummy Bucket going to Kansas City.
Not too bad, I guess. Those buckets take up a lot of space.
Quote from: Dr. Acula on July 29, 2019, 12:10:51 AM
I received mine yesterday, but all I ordered was the Keshi 6-pack.
I ordered about a dozen Reaction figures, including a wave 1 Shedusa. That is the only figure I have received. Nothing else has even shipped yet.
CCC.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 29, 2019, 12:26:51 AM
What was your shipping cost?
First class shipping was $4.98.
Quote from: Dr. Acula on July 29, 2019, 03:33:04 AM
First class shipping was $4.98.
Can't get much cheaper than that!
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0hM2AWBVUvt9Z7vwuac2ICAh9Z-LWetai9q0A0/?igshid=ca1o1vrv0kz2 (https://www.instagram.com/p/B0hM2AWBVUvt9Z7vwuac2ICAh9Z-LWetai9q0A0/?igshid=ca1o1vrv0kz2)
Since Photobucket went to crap this is the only way I know to share photos. Should work without having Instagram
Account and just open in your web browser. Anyway, I did a little paint removing for a spare Reaction Creature without those red lips! Also messing with boiling/freezing water to give Imhotep a less static arm position. It's held well so far but I have some rubber bands on him for now just in case.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 29, 2019, 11:17:45 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0hM2AWBVUvt9Z7vwuac2ICAh9Z-LWetai9q0A0/?igshid=ca1o1vrv0kz2 (https://www.instagram.com/p/B0hM2AWBVUvt9Z7vwuac2ICAh9Z-LWetai9q0A0/?igshid=ca1o1vrv0kz2)
Since Photobucket went to crap this is the only way I know to share photos. Should work without having Instagram
Account and just open in your web browser. Anyway, I did a little paint removing for a spare Reaction Creature without those red lips! Also messing with boiling/freezing water to give Imhotep a less static arm position. It's held well so far but I have some rubber bands on him for now just in case.
I just see your profile.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 30, 2019, 12:09:17 AM
I just see your profile.
Me too. You might to make the account public?
After Photobucket I opened an Imgur account which has been fine until last week when I had to reboot my computer. Now I can't upload to it.
CCC.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 29, 2019, 11:17:45 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0hM2AWBVUvt9Z7vwuac2ICAh9Z-LWetai9q0A0/?igshid=ca1o1vrv0kz2 (https://www.instagram.com/p/B0hM2AWBVUvt9Z7vwuac2ICAh9Z-LWetai9q0A0/?igshid=ca1o1vrv0kz2)
Since Photobucket went to crap this is the only way I know to share photos. Should work without having Instagram
Account and just open in your web browser. Anyway, I did a little paint removing for a spare Reaction Creature without those red lips! Also messing with boiling/freezing water to give Imhotep a less static arm position. It's held well so far but I have some rubber bands on him for now just in case.
Photobucket was always crap-- just get a Blogger account, post pictures on a blog and then just link to those. They're public so no one has to log in to see anything and they host the photos and you can just insert them right into your post like this;
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aOWW2_jQ3bA/XGxftnTiRgI/AAAAAAAAQLo/Grek41pXGEcDISaiLUWBh0i6kJOUxqYSwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_2889.JPG)
After you post an image, click on it, right click as COPY IMAGE LOCATION and then choose the image icon here (second row below the B) and paste in the location.
Easy as can be.
Let's try this!
https://imgur.com/gallery/LtlHPHT (https://imgur.com/gallery/LtlHPHT)
(https://i.imgur.com/PMrQcHV.jpg)
Beautiful stuff!
Thanks for reposting it!
Creature was just a matter of using a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on his lips while carefully avoiding the green face. Then using a sewing pin to carefully scrape the remains bits of red paint off at the corners of his mouth. Time consuming but I'm pleased with it!
Imhotep was a plain boiling water to soften the plastics, pose it and dunk it in ice water job. Then I popped him in the freezer for 12 hours, took him out and secured the positions with rubber bands. He's still keeping the position for now, so hopefully they stay that way.
Puzzle and glasses arrived safe and sound today. Awaiting word on Reaction series 2 and whatever else they plan to show us.
All of my new monsters are finally on the way!
:) :D ;D :laugh: 8)
CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on July 31, 2019, 01:28:21 AM
All of my new monsters are finally on the way!
:) :D ;D :laugh: 8)
CCC.
Mine shipped out yesterday as well. :)
My puzz and glass shipped today.
Experimenting with a backdrop I just printed out.
(https://i.imgur.com/92H4RvX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NYWLUNj.jpg)
CCC.
I stumble across a drawing the other day that made me realize something was missing from my horror figure collection. I did not have a Voodoo Priestess, so I decided to make one!
(https://i.imgur.com/aMHAOiW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/18oatpf.jpg)
CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on August 01, 2019, 12:16:20 PM
Experimenting with a backdrop I just printed out.
(https://i.imgur.com/92H4RvX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NYWLUNj.jpg)
CCC.
Do you have a link to the art? I'd love to print one.
I googled Gothic Stairs. It was the third image that came up, called; Amazon.com : Gothic Chapel Photo Backdrop Stairs Vines Grey Pillar ...
I saved as a bitmap which dropped it into Paint, then set it to print as a portrait and reset all of the margin values to "0." This did not set the values to 0 but it made the picture as big as possible on the page.
CCC.
Got my Creature puzzle and pint glass, today!
That puzzle is heavy! Probably because it's huge (20x28).
The box the glass comes in is generic and not very attractive. Just as well, 'cause you can't see the glass very well through the hole in the front. Guess the box will go to the closet.
My Super 7 box finally arrived today. Don't worry, the first is the worst. I like these better than the first wave, they look much nicer, even the pirate who is still my least favorite in this series. Nuff said on him. Frankenghost is much improved, you can actually see his details now. I don't get the red werewolf but ok, I will adapt (soon). White Tiger looks great. Cortex Commander is my favorite from this set, or Cortex Commodore, as I suggested this version be called because he is definitely Navy. Finally TWO versions of Shedusa, and this paint app is far superior to the first series.
(https://i.imgur.com/jzgfdyV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GLjXgMh.jpg)
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Vac metal Maria.
(https://i.imgur.com/zZN6IH0.jpg)
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Here are my SDCC Universal Monsters.
(https://i.imgur.com/Kz3Bakh.jpg)
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Quote from: LordMudd on August 04, 2019, 04:03:02 AM
Here are my SDCC Universal Monsters.
Those colors are so wild! :)
Quote from: LordMudd on August 02, 2019, 10:16:58 PM
I googled Gothic Stairs. It was the third image that came up, called; Amazon.com : Gothic Chapel Photo Backdrop Stairs Vines Grey Pillar ...
I saved as a bitmap which dropped it into Paint, then set it to print as a portrait and reset all of the margin values to "0." This did not set the values to 0 but it made the picture as big as possible on the page.
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Thanks! What about that ground pattern?
Quote from: VulcansFury on August 05, 2019, 04:12:33 AM
Thanks! What about that ground pattern?
My father was stationed in England during Korea and being newly married, my mom got to go with him. While she was there she bought an English garden playset, 1950's, and brought it home. All was well until I came along and found it. Those cardboard tiles are about all that is left of it. :'(
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Quote from: LordMudd on August 05, 2019, 06:57:20 AM
My father was stationed in England during Korea and being newly married, my mom got to go with him. While she was there she bought an English garden playset, 1950's, and brought it home. All was well until I came along and found it. Those cardboard tiles are about all that is left of it. :'(
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If you want to scan them I can make you some replacements.
There are some nice stone patterns, here.
https://www.google.com/search?q=stone+walkway+pattern+background&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg:CRTzo3TH4WSwIjgBkFR40oSPVt4Ek0E02rcD2hJF46S0jKmo3VvhSrRSOnip-ZXeU2disIiITpwcZfSQI-8VlSDibyoSCQGQVHjShI9WEW-CkgOFrEUBKhIJ3gSTQTTatwMR_1-LV3xPLqy0qEgnaEkXjpLSMqRGenAk9vFVCPioSCajdW-FKtFI6Eb39bLGKSv0oKhIJeKn5ld5TZ2IR353C4d1yY5oqEgmwiIhOnBxl9BG-juTzgnlYuSoSCZAj7xWVIOJvEa85MmmdO01v&tbo=u&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYg7Psh-zjAhUBXM0KHVdkCJsQ9C96BAgBEBs&biw=1097&bih=517&dpr=1.75#imgrc=_ (https://www.google.com/search?q=stone+walkway+pattern+background&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg:CRTzo3TH4WSwIjgBkFR40oSPVt4Ek0E02rcD2hJF46S0jKmo3VvhSrRSOnip-ZXeU2disIiITpwcZfSQI-8VlSDibyoSCQGQVHjShI9WEW-CkgOFrEUBKhIJ3gSTQTTatwMR_1-LV3xPLqy0qEgnaEkXjpLSMqRGenAk9vFVCPioSCajdW-FKtFI6Eb39bLGKSv0oKhIJeKn5ld5TZ2IR353C4d1yY5oqEgmwiIhOnBxl9BG-juTzgnlYuSoSCZAj7xWVIOJvEa85MmmdO01v&tbo=u&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYg7Psh-zjAhUBXM0KHVdkCJsQ9C96BAgBEBs&biw=1097&bih=517&dpr=1.75#imgrc=_)
Quote from: VulcansFury on August 05, 2019, 02:25:27 PM
If you want to scan them I can make you some replacements.
Thank you but I have started doing that.
CCC.
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 05, 2019, 03:41:41 PM
There are some nice stone patterns, here.
One of the nice things about these is the designer took the time to line up the lines so that no matter how you put them together, they match.
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Quote from: LordMudd on August 05, 2019, 04:19:12 PM
One of the nice things about these is the designer took the time to line up the lines so that no matter how you put them together, they match.
Some do.
has anyone heard anything about wave 2 ReAction monster figures tentative new release date? It's awfully quiet, and I thought they were supposed to have been released already?
Quote from: Anton Phibes on August 15, 2019, 04:31:52 PM
has anyone heard anything about wave 2 ReAction monster figures tentative new release date? It's awfully quiet, and I thought they were supposed to have been released already?
Probably will be released around October like last year. Bet they sell better around that time anyway.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on August 15, 2019, 04:31:52 PM
has anyone heard anything about wave 2 ReAction monster figures
Monsters in Motion has the
Revenge of the Creature ReAction figure. It doesn't say it is a pre-order. Don't axe me!
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 15, 2019, 05:51:21 PM
Monsters in Motion has the Revenge of the Creature ReAction figure. It doesn't say it is a pre-order. Don't axe me!
Oh, goody!! Is there a link, Mike?
I found this.
https://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/robocop-c-9_452/robocop-series-one-set-of-4-375-reaction-action-figures-p-26416.html (https://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/robocop-c-9_452/robocop-series-one-set-of-4-375-reaction-action-figures-p-26416.html)
Quote from: marsattacks666 on August 15, 2019, 05:58:20 PM
I found this.
Sorry! Here's the link. Looks like they have the rest of them, too!
https://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-c-8_207/revenge-of-the-creature-from-the-black-lagoon-universal-monsters-375-reaction-action-figure-p-26419.html (https://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-c-8_207/revenge-of-the-creature-from-the-black-lagoon-universal-monsters-375-reaction-action-figure-p-26419.html)
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 15, 2019, 06:08:36 PM
Sorry! Here's the link. Looks like they have the rest of them, too!
https://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-c-8_207/revenge-of-the-creature-from-the-black-lagoon-universal-monsters-375-reaction-action-figure-p-26419.html (https://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-c-8_207/revenge-of-the-creature-from-the-black-lagoon-universal-monsters-375-reaction-action-figure-p-26419.html)
Thanks, Mike.
Creech looks nice with the shackles.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on August 15, 2019, 06:14:46 PM
Thanks, Mike.
Creech looks nice with the shackles.
Yeah, but what's up with the mouth?
Quote from: Mord on August 15, 2019, 06:42:34 PM
Yeah, but what's up with the mouth?
Lipstick? Is it the Female equivalent to the AHI Creature.
They may have links up, but I doubt they are in hand. If these were in stock, surely they would show the carded figures and not just cropped images from toyfair.
Quote from: Mord on August 15, 2019, 06:42:34 PM
Yeah, but what's up with the mouth?
It's a bondage sex doll.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on August 15, 2019, 07:40:15 PM
They may have links up, but I doubt they are in hand.
I'm sure you're right, but why not put "pre-order"?
I dunno....maybe its because they expect them at any moment? I could've swore they stated July, and then forecast end of August due to an unforseen delay on one of these forums. Cannot find it for the life of me though.
Quote from: Mord on August 15, 2019, 06:42:34 PM
Yeah, but what's up with the mouth?
That cherry red donut of a mouth makes it look like the blow-up sex doll version of the creature.
Ugh!! The thought of the Creature from the Black Lagoon as a blowup Sex doll is gross. Now I cannot block the image from my mind.🤢🤮
Quote from: marsattacks666 on August 15, 2019, 09:35:51 PM
Ugh!! The thought of the Creature from the Black Lagoon as a blowup Sex doll is gross. Now I cannot block the image from my mind.🤢🤮
My work is done here.
I heard from a Super7 employee that they're sposed to be coming out in September. That's all he would say on the subject.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on August 16, 2019, 12:13:20 AM
I heard from a Super7 employee that they're sposed to be coming out in September. That's all he would say on the subject.
What else is there? ;D
Quote from: aura of foreboding on August 16, 2019, 12:17:48 AM
What else is there? ;D
Well, I don't wanna name names, so if they don't come out then the guy won't get flooded with grievances. But September being about two weeks away, I'm watching the calendar like a fiend.
Hi hope this is ok to post here. If not sorry and please remove. I recently started making youtube videos and I did one on Super7 Universal Monsters. I thought some of you all might like to see. At the end of the video, I show how I have my open ones displayed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7_EOuTLJHg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7_EOuTLJHg)
Cool video
Quote from: HorrorToyCollector on August 17, 2019, 05:39:46 PM
Hi hope this is ok to post here.
Good as any place! Thank you for not ripping those guys off the cards! :)
ove the display of all the ReAction figures! Where did you get that Phantom pipe organ and Quasi belfry?
Yeah, there is no way I could open those. The package is amazing.
The little playset is from Mcfarlane Toys Phantom Of The Opera Playset. All those playsets work well for 3.75 figures.
https://mcfarlane.com/toys/the-phantom-of-the-opera-playset/
Quote from: HorrorToyCollector on August 17, 2019, 06:00:03 PM
The little playset is from Mcfarlane Toys Phantom Of The Opera Playset.
I remember those, but I guess I never really looked at them.
Quote from: HorrorToyCollector on August 17, 2019, 06:00:03 PM
Yeah, there is no way I could open those. The package is amazing.
The little playset is from Mcfarlane Toys Phantom Of The Opera Playset. All those playsets work well for 3.75 figures.
https://mcfarlane.com/toys/the-phantom-of-the-opera-playset/
I think there was a set of four. I had Frankenstein and the Wolfman.
I really like your display, HorrorToyCollector. I have the McFarlane playsets somewhere, saved from the days of my youth. Maybe I'll add another shelf somewhere and make a scene. Haven't done that in years!
Quote from: marsattacks666 on August 17, 2019, 08:05:50 PM
I think there was a set of four. I had Frankenstein and the Wolfman.
There were 2 different Frankenstein playsets, and playsets for Phantom, sea creature, Mummy, Dracula, Werewolf, and Hunchback.
For the most part they are amazing sets and go well with the Reaction or Remco mini monsters.
These are at Michaels for the Halloween holiday season. So at first sight I assumed that these stools would be too short but in fact they are a tad too tall. Overall acceptable in this scale.
(https://i.imgur.com/72nju4U.jpg)
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Walk like an Egyptian.
(https://i.imgur.com/1UxIEU9.jpg)
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Wolfpack.
(https://i.imgur.com/uqCYdgF.jpg)
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Quote from: LordMudd on August 24, 2019, 03:30:35 PM
Wolfpack.
(https://i.imgur.com/uqCYdgF.jpg)
CCC.
Is that Werewolf Biker in front (gray) a custom?
Quote from: fearliath on August 24, 2019, 04:58:31 PM
Is that Werewolf Biker in front (gray) a custom?
Yes.
CCC.
I get the Super7 newsletter updating on releases. It's great to know Thundercats, Robocop, Breakin'(whatever that is) are all coming soon. I asked about the Universal Monsters wave 2 release date and was told...no information available. Watch the social media pages for updates of this nature. Shortly thereafter I played the Godzilla roar through my speaker set, with enough volume to rattle the windows of the house and set every neighborhood dog to howling in unison,lol. Someday the boat will pull into port. Captain dead, tied to the wheel, and a large dog or wolf jumping from it..... :angel: :angel: >:D
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/3a369c9a3bea09ed44d7209e5be63473/tumblr_pwr66bCBum1tdirgmo1_1280.jpg)
Grabbed a purple Keshi Creech to complete my Monster RAINBOW!
Quote from: Anton Phibes on August 24, 2019, 05:34:58 PM
I get the Super7 newsletter updating on releases. It's great to know Thundercats, Robocop, Breakin'(whatever that is) are all coming soon. I asked about the Universal Monsters wave 2 release date and was told...no information available. Watch the social media pages for updates of this nature. Shortly thereafter I played the Godzilla roar through my speaker set, with enough volume to rattle the windows of the house and set every neighborhood dog to howling in unison,lol. Someday the boat will pull into port. Captain dead, tied to the wheel, and a large dog or wolf jumping from it..... :angel: :angel: >:D
Anton. Breakin' is a cult-classic dance film from the 80s.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on August 24, 2019, 05:34:58 PM
I get the Super7 newsletter updating on releases. It's great to know Thundercats, Robocop, Breakin'(whatever that is) are all coming soon. I asked about the Universal Monsters wave 2 release date and was told...no information available. Watch the social media pages for updates of this nature. Shortly thereafter I played the Godzilla roar through my speaker set, with enough volume to rattle the windows of the house and set every neighborhood dog to howling in unison,lol. Someday the boat will pull into port. Captain dead, tied to the wheel, and a large dog or wolf jumping from it..... :angel: :angel: >:D
UM usually are released around Halloween.
CCC.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on August 24, 2019, 06:38:35 PM
Anton. Breakin' is a cult-classic dance film from the 80s.
You can also use Special K as a "victim" for your UM to terrorize.
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A good start to a Pirate Pub Just need a bar now.
(https://i.imgur.com/HGOh1Ge.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MwMqwep.jpg)
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Makes me wish I had those pirate Worst guys! How great!
2 more members of the pack; Whitey and Blondie, also known as the Werewolf with no name...
(https://i.imgur.com/q1pKb5Y.jpg)
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Wherewolves on Wheels.😁
Quote from: LordMudd on August 28, 2019, 06:22:44 AM
2 more members of the pack; Whitey and Blondie, also known as the Werewolf with no name...
(https://i.imgur.com/q1pKb5Y.jpg)
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Did you paint those yourself?
Ian
Born to be wild.
"Greetings gentlemen. How may I be of assistance to you?"
"We need some wheels."
"You require transportation. Do you have any specific requirements.?"
"Yeah, something that works with our lack of knee joints."
"I have precisely what you require. This way."
"That has possibilities."
"Agreed, we'll take em."
"Wonderful. Enjoy your purchase and remember to ride safe."
(https://i.imgur.com/CfCP3ha.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0nD0FEt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AD3v2ph.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uANkF2W.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tinrUMR.jpg)
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Nice Segue....to a Segway.😁🤘
The Peg Leg Pub.
(https://i.imgur.com/eNNzBOA.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NfVnYUs.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zUjrN5H.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PXjRCzV.jpg)
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Where is everybody getting those green Super 7 Creature masks? They're all over eBay, but nobody else has them, ever Super 7.
I finally have something useful to offer the forums...
Believe it or not, Hot Topic has all four of the Super 7 masks in traditional colors, in stock. Right now they are on sale for $16.72. Free shipping on orders over 60 bucks. I discovered this a few days ago. I thought it was a site-wide Labor Day weekend sale, but its still going on.
Quote from: Underpreacher on September 06, 2019, 06:20:06 PM
I finally have something useful to offer the forums...
Welcome, New Blood!
Thanks for making your first post an informative one. You don't need to make every post informative, you can just let us know about your preferences and opinions. Don't worry about them being wrong. Actually, I think
I am the only one here who is consistently superior-minded and correct. (Keep that between us - I don't want to embarrass the others.)
Be sure to avail yourself of the SEARCH function at the top of the HOME page. There are years of topics about just about everything. Feel free to re-activate dormant threads by making new posts to old topics.
Glad you joined in!
Welcome to the UMA, Underpreacher! :)
Thanks for the tip! Hadn't thought about HT. I'm heading there, now!
Thanks, Underpreacher! :)
Just got my green Creature Mask! Gonna look nice with my yellow one and my orange one!
Reaction Series 2 card art:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2F1rcFlDqR/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/B2F1rcFlDqR/)
Ed Repka does it, again! Those are all just great! Love the REVENGE OF THE CREATURE!
While the figures themselves are debated here, as to whether or not they are each individual's cup of tea, there's no denying the card art is what makes them worth having in the collection. At least for me. Love the artwork.
(https://i.imgur.com/4ZMibVN.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48691651251_28dc41d934_b.jpg)
5', 2" Gill Girl Inflatable Bondage Love Doll For the True Monster Lover
Just like Frank Buck, you can bring this one back alive. Already shackled for your secret dungeon pleasure. Or pretend you are a studio executive having a little fun with one of your starlets.
This incredible life-size inflatable doll was meticulously designed with realistic features for a truly lifelike experience.
Do not over inflate. Use the included manual pump to blow the doll up to 90% capacity. Let it rest for ten minutes so the air can evenly distribute within the doll before inflating completely. Avoid sharp/pointed objects. Bubble gum does not provide an adequate patch.
Cleaning instructions: Rinse her in warm water, then scrub gently, lovingly both internally and externally using your hands or a soft cloth. Rinse with warm water, then pat dry with a lint-free cloth. Sprinkle internally and externally with baby powder to dry excess moisture and help maintain the material's softness. Liberal application of powder will reduce squeaky embraces and perfume will conceal the overpowering odor of old inner tubes.
Remove the tonsil-shaped vibrator and wash separately.
Storage instructions: Deflate your doll, then carefully fold it before loosely wrapping it in a lint-free cloth. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, like a trunk or closet - where mom and dad will never think to look.
Built for years of private time fun.*
*Not recommended for children under twenty-one. Not intended for use as a ventriloquist's dummy or an exhibit for curricular show-and-tell.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 07, 2019, 05:15:06 AM
While the figures themselves are debated here, as to whether or not they are each individual's cup of tea, there's no denying the card art is what makes them worth having in the collection. At least for me. Love the artwork.
(https://i.imgur.com/4ZMibVN.jpg)
SICK!!!! Can't wait to hang those in the monster room.
Quote from: geezer butler on September 07, 2019, 05:42:34 AM
SICK!!!! Can't wait to hang those in the monster room.
I hope that bride has better legs that the last one.
CCC.
Awesome! But Phantom without a cape?
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 07, 2019, 12:14:29 PM
Awesome! But Phantom without a cape?
He was probably too embarrassed to wear it, it looks like Dracula's shrunk in the wash!
Quote from: BRICK on September 07, 2019, 12:45:58 PM
He was probably too embarrassed to wear it, it looks like Dracula's shrunk in the wash!
I don't remember him wearing a cape so much as maybe a cloak. The Remco figures used the same style for both but Dracula's had a red lining.
CCC.
Quote from: BRICK on September 07, 2019, 12:45:58 PM
He was probably too embarrassed to wear it, it looks like Dracula's shrunk in the wash!
🎃
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 07, 2019, 05:22:23 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48691651251_28dc41d934_b.jpg)
5', 2" Gill Girl Inflatable Bondage Love Doll For the True Monster Lover
Just like Frank Buck, you can bring this one back alive. Already shackled for your secret dungeon pleasure. Or pretend you are a studio executive having a little fun with one of your starlets.
This incredible life-size inflatable doll was meticulously designed with realistic features for a truly lifelike experience.
Yeah, but where's the breasts? At least the She Creature had crusty boobs. I want my $26.99 back (plus shipping).
Quote from: Mord on September 07, 2019, 02:19:30 PM
Yeah, but where's the breasts? At least the She Creature had crusty boobs. I want my $26.99 back (plus shipping).
Sorry, it is company policy not to issue refunds on personal items once they have been "used".
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 07, 2019, 05:15:06 AM
While the figures themselves are debated here, as to whether or not they are each individual's cup of tea, there's no denying the card art is what makes them worth having in the collection. At least for me. Love the artwork.
(https://i.imgur.com/4ZMibVN.jpg)
Do my eyes deceive me? Actual Bela Lugosi likeness??!?!?
Quote from: Count Zachula on September 07, 2019, 09:06:11 PM
Do my eyes deceive me? Actual Bela Lugosi likeness??!?!?
On the card, anyway. And he (Lugosi) is the only one with his name on any of the cards.
The cards are incredibly well done. Some of the best toy art ever, imo.
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 07, 2019, 09:22:18 PM
On the card, anyway. And he (Lugosi) is the only one with his name on any of the cards.
Chaney has his name on the Phantom card. Must be an obligation from their estates.
Quote from: Count Zachula on September 07, 2019, 09:56:49 PM
Chaney has his name on the Phantom card.
Oop! Didn't notice that one.
My predictions for series 3 (if its even happening)
Son of Frankenstein
Creature Walks Among Us
Werewolf of London
Hunchback
And the last two are up for debate I guess. Would be awesome if Super7 surprised us. Would LOVE either Ygor, Karloff Mr. Hyde, Ardeth Bay, Dr. Frankenstein, or Countess Zaleska. But any of those seem very unlikely.
But they could also cheap out...maybe give us a fully clear Invisible Man variant or another repaint.
Quote from: LordMudd on September 07, 2019, 06:16:48 AM
I hope that bride has better legs that the last one.
CCC.
If the SDCC exclusive is anything to go by, she does!
Quote from: Count Zachula on September 07, 2019, 11:57:52 PM
My predictions for series 3 (if its even happening)
Son of Frankenstein
Creature Walks Among Us
Werewolf of London
Hunchback
And the last two are up for debate I guess. Would be awesome if Super7 surprised us. Would LOVE either Ygor, Karloff Mr. Hyde, Ardeth Bay, Dr. Frankenstein, or Countess Zaleska. But any of those seem very unlikely.
But they could also cheap out...maybe give us a fully clear Invisible Man variant or another repaint.
I wrote Brian Flynn asking about another toy line and mentioned how excited I was for these. He said that series 3 is "already in the process".
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on September 08, 2019, 12:28:43 AM
He said that series 3 is "already in the process".
Alright! Guess I'll be getting a "Creature Walks"! :)
The paintings by Ed Repka are really fabulous! Hopefully they will offer more prints of these or better yet a calendar of this great artwork! It could be the modern equivalent of the Don Post calendar!
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on September 08, 2019, 12:28:43 AM
I wrote Brian Flynn asking about another toy line and mentioned how excited I was for these. He said that series 3 is "already in the process".
As of July they were working on sculpts. Creature Walks is definitely one of the sculpts. I'm almost certain Ygor is one of them as well based on a conversation with a guy. I was told they will probably wait until NY Toy Fair to show them because they want them complete. Ed Repka has been working on the art already as well.
Need an update on those Soakys!
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 08, 2019, 05:10:56 AM
Need an update on those Soakys!
When I was at the store in San Diego, the manager said that they were still on the itinerary, but he didn't give me a release date.
Quote from: BRICK on September 08, 2019, 12:17:54 PM
When I was at the store in San Diego, the manager said that they were still on the itinerary, but he didn't give me a release date.
Well, of course not. You wouldn't expect them to TELL anyone!
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 08, 2019, 12:46:35 PM
Well, of course not. You wouldn't expect them to TELL anyone!
It would ruin the element of surprise, Adam. Don't be a party pooper. ;D
Quote from: aura of foreboding on September 08, 2019, 05:43:07 PM
It would ruin the element of surprise, Adam. Don't be a party pooper. ;D
Ooh! Maybe they could package them in blind boxes!
You know, for the
extra Fun Factor.
Quote from: fearliath on September 08, 2019, 04:48:13 AM
As of July they were working on sculpts. Creature Walks is definitely one of the sculpts. I'm almost certain Ygor is one of them as well based on a conversation with a guy. I was told they will probably wait until NY Toy Fair to show them because they want them complete. Ed Repka has been working on the art already as well.
I am stoked! YGOR WILL LIVE FOREVER!
i have said it before, and I will say it again: if ever there was an heir to Basil Gogos's monster crown: it's Repka. I am floored by his illustrations on thes little boogers. if he did a Werewolf of London...oh my. :o :o :o
I'm in for these too-because of the Repka Art! The figures are kinda o-k, some are not the Likeness I prefer.
These are small also, so I tend to stay away from such-but the card art is Stunning, and makes for a must have collectible/display.
I too would love to see more poster prints released of this art!
Quote from: MrDark1 on September 08, 2019, 08:22:51 PM
I'm in for these too-because of the Repka Art! ...
I too would love to see more poster prints released of this art!
I was really hoping they'd sell more of the prints as well, particularly a Wolfman, Mask of the Red Death and Dracula (among others). From what I could tell the first prints didn't sell all that well though (i.e. quickly) which is too bad.
Quote from: MrDark1 on September 08, 2019, 08:22:51 PM
I too would love to see more poster prints released of this art!
You'll have to wait for the limited ed. ones at the next SDCC/BOODEGA mad dash followed by high priced eBay scalps.
Quote from: fearliath on September 08, 2019, 09:06:47 PM
From what I could tell the first prints didn't sell all that well though (i.e. quickly) which is too bad.
They're all sold out, except for the Mummy.
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 08, 2019, 09:32:07 PM
They're all sold out, except for the Mummy.
There were only 85 of each print and they took a while to sell (even Creature - the best selling - took over 6 months to sell out). For something that is not their core product they likely just didn't see the sense in printing up more.
In related news, Metaluna Mutant Reaction figure is back in stock after having sold out months ago.
Quote from: fearliath on September 08, 2019, 10:11:08 PM
(even Creature - the best selling - took over 6 months to sell out).
Really! I wish the beach towels had lasted that long! :(
I saw the MUTANT was back.
Me thinks this company is paying cheaper for licensed art but not for the expensive likeness for the toy, hence not good likenesses on the toy.
Quote from: favoritemonsters on September 08, 2019, 10:17:52 PM
Me thinks this company is paying cheaper for licensed art but not for the expensive likeness for the toy, hence not good likenesses on the toy.
Hmmm? Can they do that?
Quote from: favoritemonsters on September 08, 2019, 10:17:52 PM
Me thinks this company is paying cheaper for licensed art but not for the expensive likeness for the toy, hence not good likenesses on the toy.
Not convinced of this, as the sculpts aren't the generic ones we've seen in the past. If we get the rumored Lugosi "soapy," we'll know for sure one way or the other.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on September 09, 2019, 12:45:51 AM
Not convinced of this, as the sculpts aren't the generic ones we've seen in the past. If we get the rumored Lugosi "soapy," we'll know for sure one way or the other.
How much likeness can you get in a figure this small? Also their whole aesthetic is similar to the Remco figures, they're supposed to look kind of cheap and vintage-y.
Quote from: Count Zachula on September 09, 2019, 06:10:14 PM
How much likeness can you get in a figure this small? Also their whole aesthetic is similar to the Remco figures, they're supposed to look kind of cheap and vintage-y.
Exactly the way I see it, Count. They have that retro-look which is what Super7 is going for. I normally don't purchase 3-3/4" figures, but the card art by Ed Repka puts these over the top in their coolness factor!
I would love to buy these, solely for the card art. I really wish the carpet matched the drapes. I've seen smaller figures with exceptional sculpts (check out the 3" figures that come with the Dept. 56 light up facades....brilliant!).
I wish these would come out already. I've needed them since Series 1 was announced! It's been like having only half the Beatles or something. I need 'em all!
Quote from: Mord on September 09, 2019, 10:27:26 PM
I would love to buy these, solely for the card art. I really wish the carpet matched the drapes. I've seen smaller figures with exceptional sculpts (check out the 3" figures that come with the Dept. 56 light up facades....brilliant!).
Love it or hate it the stated purpose of all Reaction figures since the beginning has been to recreate the 5 points of articulation style of action figures from the 70's & 80's. Yes, some figures from the 80's had more detailed sculpts but for the most part if you time traveled a Teen Wolf Reaction figure back to 1985 it would fit right in. I am biased because I loved 1980's action figures and I especially love 3.75" scale figures so I buy these like crazy. I would also buy them if they were ridiculously detailed but that isn't what they are going for with Reaction.
I feel the same way-- I like that they look like toys, not shrunk down sculptures. It gives them personality. If these had been done in the 70s I would have grabbed them all.
If they were primitive stick figures, I would have bought them in the 1800s. Progress has made me a bit more selective.
Quote from: Mord on September 10, 2019, 02:51:38 AM
If they were primitive stick figures, I would have bought them in the 1800s.
Really? They had lots better stuff then. China dolls, rag dolls, wooden toys, bronze copies of sculpture, etc.
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 10, 2019, 03:00:29 AM
Really? They had lots better stuff then. China dolls, rag dolls, wooden toys, bronze copies of sculpture, etc.
I guess it would completely depend on my salary in the 1800s. With my luck, I would have been a blacksmith or stable boy (or, better yet, drunkard).
Quote from: Mord on September 10, 2019, 03:56:18 AM
With my luck, I would have been a blacksmith or stable boy.
You coulda sculpted toys out of horse crap.
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 10, 2019, 04:34:30 AM
You coulda sculpted toys out of horse crap.
And created "folk art" that would be more sought after than some of the toys being produced today.
Remember, people back then didn't just produce items for fleeting amusement - they made
antiques.
You could always have put your creations in blind boxes! T'would have been a real treat!
While I like the fact that these figures look like toys, I still wish they could have been a little better done. You don't need to have the actor's likeness or be tiny statues to accomplish this. I just wanted them to be a little closer to the quality/detail level of the items that inspired them; that is the Kenner Star Wars figures & the Remco Monster figures of the 70's-80's.
Brick, do you have the Remco monsters? I do, and side by side these are better. Not light years better or anything like that, but just better.
CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on September 10, 2019, 01:08:38 PM
Brick, do you have the Remco monsters? I do, and side by side these are better. Not light years better or anything like that, but just better.
CCC.
I have both. I prefer the Remco figures, but the Super7 cards. The Remco cards are just altered photos with typeset . The Remco mini and larger monsters are the only time The Wolfman was the best figure in a series. At least they were to my 10 year old eyes in 1980.
The Remco figures were much better sculpted. Frank and Mummy looked like Karloff (plus no green coat), Creature didn't look like a blow-up sex doll, and Wolfie (as Anton stated) looked more Wolfie-ish. The perfect solution would be to put the Remco figures on the Super7 cards (easier said than done).
Quote from: Mord on September 10, 2019, 04:12:34 PM
Creature didn't look like a blow-up sex doll
I don't know what possessed them, back in 1954, to give the Creature big old red "lips" in the posters and other publicity material. It has been a curse on the Gillman ever since!
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 10, 2019, 04:40:56 PM
I don't know what possessed them, back in 1954, to give the Creature big old red "lips" in the posters and other publicity material. It has been a curse on the Gillman ever since!
It may have to do with the rise of Marilyn Monroe in the fifties. Everything had to have sexy red lips.
Quote from: Mord on September 10, 2019, 05:05:37 PM
It may have to do with the rise of Marilyn Monroe in the fifties. Everything had to have sexy red lips.
👀
Quote from: Mord on September 10, 2019, 05:05:37 PM
It may have to do with the rise of Marilyn Monroe in the fifties.
I never thought of that! (And why would I.)
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 10, 2019, 05:08:22 PM
I never thought of that! (And why would I.)
Marilyn loved the Creature. Maybe that's why they gave him her lips.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 10, 2019, 06:03:38 PM
Marilyn loved the Creature. Maybe that's why they gave him her lips.
Wasn't Creech referenced in "7 Year Itch"?
Quote from: Mord on September 10, 2019, 06:46:42 PM
Wasn't Creech referenced in "7 Year Itch"?
Marilyn and Tom Ewell exit a theater showing CFTBL and then Marilyn get her dress blown up.
Got my green Super 7 Creature mask! Here it is with the orange (SDCC) and yellow (NYCC) masks.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/8029/Ph5CAH.jpg)
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 12, 2019, 06:55:21 PM
Got my green Super 7 Creature mask! Here it is with the orange (SDCC) and yellow (NYCC) masks.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/8029/Ph5CAH.jpg)
🎃👍
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 12, 2019, 06:55:21 PM
Got my green Super 7 Creature mask! Here it is with the orange (SDCC) and yellow (NYCC) masks.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/8029/Ph5CAH.jpg)
Oh, you've got it bad, Mikey. But I guess when you only collect one monster, you can buy all the variants,lol.
I really like that green one. Is that the one available at Hot Topic?
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 12, 2019, 10:18:55 PM
But I guess when you only collect one monster, you can buy all the variants,lol.
And since there are rarely more than 3 Creature variants, I still don't buy as much as people getting sets of 4-6 monsters (on average), not including variants.
No Variants for me...ever.
Quote from: Mord on September 12, 2019, 11:01:04 PM
Is that the one available at Hot Topic?
Forgot to answer that! Yes, I got it at HT.
Went to two Hot Topic stores(ugh) and found no Creature masks. But the clerk said there will be another Halloween shipment coming soon.
I emailed customer support for Super7 the other day to see when they will be releasing more of the Monsters stuff. Unfortunately, they didn't give any specifics on when, or what will be released, but at the very least it does seem that they will be releasing more stuff before Halloween. Though I don't know if that was ever really in question.
Quote from: TheMadScientist on September 14, 2019, 03:33:53 AM
I emailed customer support for Super7 the other day to see when they will be releasing more of the Monsters stuff. Unfortunately, they didn't give any specifics on when, or what will be released, ...
REALLY?!!?!
Quote from: TheMadScientist on September 14, 2019, 03:33:53 AM
I emailed customer support for Super7 the other day to see when they will be releasing more of the Monsters stuff. Unfortunately, they didn't give any specifics on when, or what will be released, but at the very least it does seem that they will be releasing more stuff before Halloween. Though I don't know if that was ever really in question.
Ask for a year (2020, 23, 25,).
Universal Monsters usually coincide with October and Halloween.
CCC.
Woo hoo! Just bought a Creature beach towel from Super 7 for $35 + shipping!! :)
Get 'em while they got 'em!
https://super7.com/collections/home-page-featured-product/products/universal-monsters-creature-beach-towel (https://super7.com/collections/home-page-featured-product/products/universal-monsters-creature-beach-towel)
(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2726/1450/products/1568315561Towel_01_grande.png?v=1568320278)
Yay! I am so stoked! Thanks, Mike!
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 17, 2019, 01:51:33 AM
Woo hoo! Just bought a Creature beach towel from Super 7 for $35 + shipping!! :)
Get 'em while they got 'em!
https://super7.com/collections/home-page-featured-product/products/universal-monsters-creature-beach-towel (https://super7.com/collections/home-page-featured-product/products/universal-monsters-creature-beach-towel)
Nice one Mike! Just shows it was worth playing the waiting game on this one and I'm really happy too see you score one of these.
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on September 17, 2019, 05:54:06 AM
Just shows it was worth playing the waiting game on this one and I'm really happy too see you score one of these.
Thanks, Ian! When I heard that S7 was considering making more of them available, it was easy to wait. :)
That is a fair price for the beach towel....and great to display, too.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 17, 2019, 03:19:53 PM
That is a fair price for the beach towel.
It's the price they sold them for at the SDCC "Boodega" store.
Coming to NYCC at the Super7 booth!
https://super7.com/blogs/news/super7-at-nycc-2019
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EE1_dEOVAAAnvxW?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/43dad57fba619a32212c480a2ebfef39/tumblr_py3a31eTrp1qfsmkoo1_1280.png)
Quote from: Count Zachula on September 19, 2019, 05:33:33 PM
Coming to NYCC at the Super7 booth!
https://super7.com/blogs/news/super7-at-nycc-2019
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EE1_dEOVAAAnvxW?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/43dad57fba619a32212c480a2ebfef39/tumblr_py3a31eTrp1qfsmkoo1_1280.png)
Variants. Yippee Skippee ;) ;).
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 19, 2019, 07:18:39 PM
Variants. Yippee Skippee ;) ;).
Really? You're going to skip a bright red glow Dracula? You are a tough nut to crack, Mr. Phibes.
These are sweet, it's true.
I think it'd be nice if they released all the characters as variants in the same line for once. And a glow line would be ideal for that!
Quote from: Mord on September 19, 2019, 08:35:58 PM
Really? You're going to skip a bright red glow Dracula? You are a tough nut to crack, Mr. Phibes.
HEH...HEH...HEH... >:D
Just got my towel and now I've got another LE thing to chase down! >:(
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/7470/CBvXIN.jpg)
Quote from: Count Zachula on September 19, 2019, 05:33:33 PM
Coming to NYCC at the Super7 booth!
https://super7.com/blogs/news/super7-at-nycc-2019
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EE1_dEOVAAAnvxW?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/43dad57fba619a32212c480a2ebfef39/tumblr_py3a31eTrp1qfsmkoo1_1280.png)
YES!CCC.
Got these for my Haunted House from Ebay today.
(https://i.imgur.com/l7u0k18.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LDzgg13.jpg)
CCC.
It's nice that they repurposed the coffin, after digging it up for the body. :)
From Drac's new DIY show , Monster Makeovers.
CCC.
I wonder if the prices on the NYCC advert flyer mean all Reaction figures are going up in price. :/
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on September 20, 2019, 06:06:09 AM
I wonder if the prices on the NYCC advert flyer mean all Reaction figures are going up in price. :/
MIM is listing the next wave of UM Reaction figures for $14.99 ea.
BBTS listed TMNT, Transformers and more Toxic Avengers (Crusaders?) At $17.99, then a week later listed Pee Wee at $14.99 and left the others still at $17.99.
Quote from: VulcansFury on September 20, 2019, 03:55:35 PM
BBTS listed TMNT, Transformers and more Toxic Avengers (Crusaders?) At $17.99, then a week later listed Pee Wee at $14.99 and left the others still at $17.99.
I have been somewhat bracing for this for a while. I think any of the new manufacture stuff will have a higher price as a result of the tariff stuff that has finally hit all imports (including toys). I don't know why it should make THAT big of an impact (to increase by $3 a pop) but I think that is what's happening.
I love 'em-- I think they are so much better than the SDCC versions, even though I liked the Japanese cards. These are great-- the cards are simple but they utilize the original fonts from the movies and vintage promotions-- winners!
Quote from: fearliath on September 20, 2019, 04:40:42 PM
I have been somewhat bracing for this for a while. I think any of the new manufacture stuff will have a higher price as a result of the tariff stuff that has finally hit all imports (including toys). I don't know why it should make THAT big of an impact (to increase by $3 a pop) but I think that is what's happening.
The tariffs will hit 30% in October. Unlike what someone is saying, WE will be the ones who pay. Merry Christmas.
Does anyone else find it a tad...odd...that 2 different convention exclusive variants for the monsters are being released before the "plain jane" standard versions? ??? ???
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 21, 2019, 12:14:33 AM
Does anyone else find it a tad...odd...that 2 different convention exclusive variants for the monsters are being released before the "plain jane" standard versions? ??? ???
I don't remember which came out first last year?
Last year we got the exclusive brightly colored monsters by July because that's what my old order email says and I bought them on the site ASAP.
We didn't get the standard ones until the end of October, as my order email on that is dated October 22nd and I bought them ASAP as well.
Just hurrry up with the standard ones. I don't give two hoots in hell about anything else.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 21, 2019, 12:14:33 AM
Does anyone else find it a tad...odd...that 2 different convention exclusive variants for the monsters are being released before the "plain jane" standard versions? ??? ???
No. Regular release typically coincides with October/Halloween. Both Cons happen before then.
CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on September 21, 2019, 03:41:48 AM
No. Regular release typically coincides with October/Halloween. Both Cons happen before then.
CCC.
In my head, I designated you king of these reaction figures some time ago. Primarily due to your army of them,lol. So I knew you would chime in as to if this was standard practice or not. However...most companies usually put the "plain" versions out first? I am a bit surprised that 2 different exclusive variant editions runs are coming first. I too just want the plain ones and don't give "two hoots in hades" about the others,lol. :angel:
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 21, 2019, 04:36:12 AM
In my head, I designated you king of these reaction figures some time ago. Primarily due to your army of them,lol. So I knew you would chime in as to if this was standard practice or not. However...most companies usually put the "plain" versions out first? I am a bit surprised that 2 different exclusive variant editions runs are coming first. I too just want the plain ones and don't give "two hoots in hades" about the others,lol. :angel:
This has been S7's standard for the last 3 years, since their separation from Funko, although they did run late the first year. They got the bugs worked out of that. The idea of pairing the release of the Universal Monsters line with Halloween is actually perfect marketing, amazing that nobody was ever smart enough to figure this out before, not even Remco. The variants are expressly for the Cons to promote the upcoming release, also good marketing and without prereleasing the standard figures. I don't understand the decision to do dayglo figures but apparently it was not as big as they had hoped because they went back to GITD which a lot of collectors like because Remco did it too. The colored glow is new tech compared to what Remco had available back then, so I understand trying to do something different from what has already been done. The one thing to notice is that there are only 4 Con figures and the standard release is usually 6, so the question is what are the other 2 figures?
Muuuhahahahahahahahahaha!
CCC.
Figures are: Dracula, Frankenstein, Bride, Invisible Man, Phantom of the Opera, and Revenge of the Creature.
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 18, 2019, 01:28:59 AM
Amok Time did a 4.25" carded one. Check it out on their website.
https://www.amoktime.com/monstarz-it-the-terror-from-beyond-space-b-w-3-75-scale-retro-action-figure.html (https://www.amoktime.com/monstarz-it-the-terror-from-beyond-space-b-w-3-75-scale-retro-action-figure.html)
If you like.
Any complaints on the sturdiness if this guy? I never got around to getting him and really need to rectify that.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on September 21, 2019, 02:14:04 PM
Any complaints on the sturdiness if this guy? I never got around to getting him and really need to rectify that.
8 points of articulation:
Ball jointed neck
Shoulders
Elbows
Wrists
and Waist
Interchangeable expression head
Same basic articulation as the Morlocks, nothing below the waist. As sturdy as it gets without sacrificing all articulation.
CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on September 21, 2019, 05:27:35 AM
The one thing to notice is that there are only 4 Con figures and the standard release is usually 6, so the question is what are the other 2 figures?
They do 4 figs at SDCC and another 4 at NYCC. That's how we get 2 Phantoms and figs like Mutant and Mole Man in addition to the reg. UMs.
Forgot to photograph this after I mentioned it many pages back. Mcfarlane Mummy playset of old worked out. It's a teeny bit too big but seems to be the only game in town.
https://m.imgur.com/gallery/DlouHYh
And no matter what I try it won't let me post the image right here. Sorry!
I got this out of the source code. Aren't there any links on the page, like "direct link", or "forum link"?
(https://i.imgur.com/vmLbiPH.jpg)
If these sell, I'll never get one, 'cause I ain't paying a 900% mark-up! >:(
Oops! My mistake! You get all 4 for that price. So, a 200% markup.
Oops! Forgot the link!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-7-Nycc-Uni-Monster-Set-4-Dracula-Bride-Frankenstein-Revenge-Of-Creature/333337399667?hash=item4d9c751173:g:LxoAAOSwc5Jdh7Z0 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-7-Nycc-Uni-Monster-Set-4-Dracula-Bride-Frankenstein-Revenge-Of-Creature/333337399667?hash=item4d9c751173:g:LxoAAOSwc5Jdh7Z0)
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 22, 2019, 07:12:13 PM
If these sell, I'll never get one, 'cause I ain't paying a 900% mark-up! >:(
Oops! Forgot the link!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-7-Nycc-Uni-Monster-Set-4-Dracula-Bride-Frankenstein-Revenge-Of-Creature/333337399667?hash=item4d9c751173:g:LxoAAOSwc5Jdh7Z0 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-7-Nycc-Uni-Monster-Set-4-Dracula-Bride-Frankenstein-Revenge-Of-Creature/333337399667?hash=item4d9c751173:g:LxoAAOSwc5Jdh7Z0)
I guarantee S7 will have them up on the site after NYCC.
Because of Mr. Trump's tariffs, prices will be going up October 1st to $18 beach for regular figures. It's a good time to order stuff now, if you want it. I assume that you'll see more of that across the board, but this is the only toy company that I deal with directly, so I can't speak for others.
Quote from: Devlin on September 23, 2019, 04:49:21 PM
Because of Mr. Trump's tariffs, prices will be going up October 1st to $18 each...
Your screen icon looks like The Prez. Was that intentional?
Quote from: Devlin on September 23, 2019, 04:49:21 PM
Because of Mr. Trump's tariffs, prices will be going up October 1st to $18 beach for regular figures. It's a good time to order stuff now, if you want it. I assume that you'll see more of that across the board, but this is the only toy company that I deal with directly, so I can't speak for others.
probably some companies are getting a jump on that to try and get ahead a little. Also as I mentioned earlier, tax. Companies in one state, like California or Nevada, can now charge state sales tax for other states, like Texas, when selling/shipping there.
CCC.
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 22, 2019, 07:12:13 PM
If these sell, I'll never get one, 'cause I ain't paying a 900% mark-up! >:(
Oops! Forgot the link!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-7-Nycc-Uni-Monster-Set-4-Dracula-Bride-Frankenstein-Revenge-Of-Creature/333337399667?hash=item4d9c751173:g:LxoAAOSwc5Jdh7Z0 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-7-Nycc-Uni-Monster-Set-4-Dracula-Bride-Frankenstein-Revenge-Of-Creature/333337399667?hash=item4d9c751173:g:LxoAAOSwc5Jdh7Z0)
Not that it showed me. I'm new to Imgur but i didn't see them like I used to back in the good old Photobucket days.
Thank you for posting it for me!
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on September 26, 2019, 03:00:42 PM
Not that it showed me.
You can't see the images in the auction?
Quote from: fearliath on July 18, 2019, 09:14:21 PM
A few things that I heard from the Boodega (I know someone who went and spoke with someone who definitely knows.
Super Soakies
The Super Soakies are still coming.
What year?
Discovered today on Instagram and then Facebook that FYE stores have gotten Dracula, Invisible Man and Revengeful Creature... and that Hot Topic has Dracula, the Monster and the Bride for sale at 20% online! Plus, $60 and you get free shipping.
https://www.hottopic.com/search?q=Universal+monsters+action+figure (https://www.hottopic.com/search?q=Universal+monsters+action+figure)
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on October 02, 2019, 12:13:32 AM
Discovered today on Instagram and then Facebook that FYE stores have gotten Dracula, Invisible Man and Revengeful Creature... and that Hot Topic has Dracula, the Monster and the Bride for sale at 20% online! Plus, $60 and you get free shipping.
https://www.hottopic.com/search?q=Universal+monsters+action+figure (https://www.hottopic.com/search?q=Universal+monsters+action+figure)
So are these not going for sale via the Super7 website like last wave then?
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 02, 2019, 02:02:24 AM
So are these not going for sale via the Super7 website like last wave then?
Nah, they will be. But sometimes Super7 stuff hits earlier at retailers they work with. There have been several Masters of the Universe toys that hit at BBTS and FYE before they went up for sale directly from Super7. But if you're a nut like me and can't wait, then you can at least get half the series from Hot Topic. :)
Quote from: deadonarrival on September 27, 2019, 12:17:18 AM
What year?
I've been told multiple times by multiple Super 7 people (who make the decisions) that the Super Soakies would be released. They showed them at Toy Fair this year. They listed them as a June release date. That didn't happen. Then at SDCC they said soon. Well, it's October and NYCC is happening and nothing. Frankly, I'm starting to lose faith. I'd be pretty upset if those got shelved. My worry now is how long can they keep the Universal license? From what I've seen in recent history is no one keeps those all that long. Heck, maybe they never got final approval from Universal. I don't know, but I'm getting nervous.
Quote from: fearliath on October 03, 2019, 10:19:14 PM
I don't know, but I'm getting nervous.
If we get much past Halloween, I'm gonna move on. Just another lunchbox!
The Alien Soakies will be here before the Monsters. After Halloween (but this year), is my understanding.
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 03, 2019, 10:37:35 PM
If we get much past Halloween, I'm gonna move on. Just another lunchbox!
I want these so much more than the lunchbox. They are so unique I don't see anyone doing it again. A good looking lunchbox is more likely.
Quote from: Devlin on October 03, 2019, 11:23:31 PM
The Alien Soakies will be here before the Monsters. After Halloween (but this year), is my understanding.
The Monsters will be here this year or just Aliens?
Quote from: fearliath on October 04, 2019, 12:05:00 AM
I want these so much more than the lunchbox. They are so unique I don't see anyone doing it again.
I wasn't really comparing the two. The lunchbox was just the last big thing that everybody wanted and didn't get.
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 04, 2019, 01:09:58 AM
I wasn't really comparing the two. The lunchbox was just the last big thing that everybody wanted and didn't get.
I knew what you meant, but I preferred the lunchbox too as it was great art.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 04, 2019, 01:19:58 AM
I knew what you meant, but I preferred the lunchbox too as it was great art.
Same here. That was a crime.
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 04, 2019, 01:09:58 AM
I wasn't really comparing the two. The lunchbox was just the last big thing that everybody wanted and didn't get.
Yeah, I know you weren't comparing. For me, these would be a bigger disappointment than even that.
Quote from: fearliath on October 04, 2019, 02:24:58 AM
For me, these would be a bigger disappointment than even that.
I'd sure like to have the Creature one! Got a lot of good stuff from Super 7 this year, though, so I guess I shouldn't complain.
I don't know if people are complaining rather than worrying. We all know the Universal Monsters don't seem to sell as well as things like Jason and Freddy or Masters of the Universe, TMNT etc. So I think some of us are worried/concerned that some of the plans won't come to fruition to make room for bigger money brands. It's what happened with Sideshow after all....or so we're told.
I have no interest in Jason or Freddy except maybe as custom fodder and I HATE MotU.
CCC.
Since they are already working on Wave 3 of the Reaction figures, I have no fear we will see everything they've already shown us: Puzzles, Soakies, and the rest. If there weren't Wave 3 plans, then I'd be worried.
For anybody at NYCC, does Super7 have a panel or anything? Could we still get news of the Soakies and Reaction series 3?
Super7 might take a while to get a product into production but I don't think they've failed to deliver on anything they've promoted, so I'm not worried here. I'm not worried anyway, these are just toys folks, but I think they'll be made.
Quote from: AndyFish on October 04, 2019, 04:43:27 PM
I'm not worried anyway, these are just toys folks, but I think they'll be made.
"Just toys"? What the hell is wrong with you?
Quote from: Mord on October 04, 2019, 05:11:10 PM
"Just toys"? What the hell is wrong with you?
Obviously disturbed!
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on October 04, 2019, 08:33:24 AM
For anybody at NYCC, does Super7 have a panel or anything?
Like a booth.
Most toy companies don't really get panels. But Brian Flynn is always at the Super7 booth and super friendly and approachable.
Quote from: Count Zachula on October 04, 2019, 05:52:29 PM
Most toy companies don't really get panels. But Brian Flynn is always at the Super7 booth and super friendly and approachable.
I don't think Bryan is at NYCC (at least not yesterday). But the guy who can answer question about both Reaction Wave 3 and Super Soakies is there. This guy:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3LtSG3AQn4/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/B3LtSG3AQn4/?hl=en)
Got a set of the glow figures, cards are awesome!
Walked into an FYE, and they had 1 each of Dracula, Revenge of Creature and Invisible Man. With damaged cards and a giant price sticker on the reverse. I am just going to wait and order directly from Super7. If my cards are gonna be damaged, I want them destroyed by the USPS like any real American should, dang it.
The paint apps seemed improved on the three I saw vs. Wave 1. especially Dracula and Creechie. Hope their actual site gets them up for sale as a set soon.
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 04, 2019, 05:39:50 PM
Like a booth.
One with a big sign that said something like (now I'm just spit-balling here), "INFORMATION"?
Naw, I'm talking crazy again.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 06, 2019, 03:54:04 AM
The paint apps seemed improved on the three I saw vs. Wave 1. especially Dracula and Creechie.
I hope the Creature doesn't still look like a blow-up doll?
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 06, 2019, 04:06:08 AM
I hope the Creature doesn't still look like a blow-up doll?
Lips are still very red, and he looks surprised about something. Sorry.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 06, 2019, 01:17:39 PM
Lips are still very red, and he looks surprised about something. Sorry.
👀
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 06, 2019, 04:06:08 AM
I hope the Creature doesn't still look like a blow-up doll?
Once you see him in that way, it's hard to unsee it, isn't it?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 06, 2019, 02:58:49 PM
Once you see him in that way, it's hard to unsee it, isn't it?
I don't know, it looks rather sexy to me. Kay might actually go for him this time.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 06, 2019, 01:17:39 PM
Lips are still very red, and he looks surprised about something. Sorry.
Bummer! Can't even fix it, 'cause it's staying in the package.
Quote from: Mord on October 04, 2019, 05:11:10 PM
"Just toys"? What the hell is wrong with you?
;D :laugh:
They betrayed us....
Super7 posted up what was left of their NYCC exclusives online...NO glow monsters...
https://t.co/oRJPXEjkye?amp=1
Quote from: Count Zachula on October 08, 2019, 06:57:24 AM
They betrayed us....
Super7 posted up what was left of their NYCC exclusives online...NO glow monsters...
https://t.co/oRJPXEjkye?amp=1
I guess these were a hot seller this time around....either that or they only made a limited number.
Ian
Quote from: Count Zachula on October 08, 2019, 06:57:24 AM
Super7 posted up what was left of their NYCC exclusives online...NO glow monsters...
Son-of-a $#S&!(*at*)%*%#*&(*at*)!!!!
Bummer😔
After seeing the figures in person at FYE, I can attest they made a misstep in making Dracula's cape a mini skirt and the Creature's surprised bright red lips are awful too. I am literally only buying these for the cards. Don't get me wrong, the cards are lovely and additions like Mole Man, Metaluna Mutant and others are really nice figures besides the cards. These have their moments. Honestly though, if they don't show up on their site where I can hit a button, buy a set, and be done....I may not worry about getting them. I just don't want to go hunting the things. If that even makes any sense to anyone but me,lol. :angel:
Oof...beware...evilbay just doubled their tax. I just bought a set of the NYCC glow figures and the tax was 13 bucks!
Quote from: Count Zachula on October 08, 2019, 05:29:57 PM
Oof...beware...evilbay just doubled their tax. I just bought a set of the NYCC glow figures and the tax was 13 bucks!
It isn't ebay...it's where you live. The ebay tax thing sucks.
Quote from: Count Zachula on October 08, 2019, 05:29:57 PM
Oof...beware...evilbay just doubled their tax. I just bought a set of the NYCC glow figures and the tax was 13 bucks!
Ridiculous! That's just plain abuse.
Quote from: Mord on October 08, 2019, 05:36:42 PM
Ridiculous! That's just plain abuse.
New York charges an 8.8% sales tax, even if the sale occurs elsewhere if the product is coming there. Ebay was forced to implement these taxes, even if the seller isn't a store. They collect and maintain and pay them to the necessary state. It's sure to be a death knell for them and many other internet venues to sell junk off. I sold off some of my DD figures recently, and taxes were applied to every single sale. 34 of the 50 states in the US passed this. This is the current state of our union. They're all broke because they embezzle like mad and we pay for it.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 08, 2019, 05:36:19 PM
It isn't ebay...it's where you live. The ebay tax thing sucks.
Ah dang that makes sense. I live in California.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 08, 2019, 05:36:19 PM
It isn't ebay...it's where you live. The ebay tax thing sucks.
The eBay tax thing does suck. It hit me for the first time buying the NYCC glow figures. Weird thing is I put in my home address as the shipping address and the tax was almost $10, then I realized I wanted them shipped to my work (10 miles from my home and in the same county) and the tax was only $5 (there is no city specific sales tax where I live).
I was happy to pay 1/2 the tax but it makes no sense to me (and I am
very savvy when it comes to taxes).
This bothers me a great deal, not because I'm paying the tax per se (I hate taxes but they are a thing). It bothers me because I am paying the sales tax rate of where I live. It's an illogical taxing system. If I am going to pay the tax anywhere it should be to the location I purchased it from. That is where the economic transaction took place. It gives an incentive to a business being located in a particular state. It is the equivalent of me driving to a brick and mortar store in a neighboring state and buying a vacuum, then bringing the vacuum back to my house in my home state. I pay the tax in the state I bought it in, not the state my house is in.
It's making people like me just go back to local trading and selling to advance my hobby. No point in being online doping it and then have them declare I am a "store" at some point. So it's time to just go back to the wya things wer befroe the internet. It's a hobby. Not a business. If you want a business, go bug Best Buy or NECA.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 08, 2019, 05:43:36 PM
New York charges an 8.8% sales tax, even if the sale occurs elsewhere if the product is coming there. Ebay was forced to implement these taxes, even if the seller isn't a store. They collect and maintain and pay them to the necessary state. It's sure to be a death knell for them and many other internet venues to sell junk off. I sold off some of my DD figures recently, and taxes were applied to every single sale. 34 of the 50 states in the US passed this. This is the current state of our union. They're all broke because they embezzle like mad and we pay for it.
Between the tariffs, the taxes, and vendor greed...this hobby is unsustainable.
Quote from: Mord on October 08, 2019, 07:29:32 PM
Between the tariffs, the taxes, and vendor greed...this hobby is unsustainable.
darn tootin'.
Creature bath towel is back in stock.
Quote from: Mord on October 08, 2019, 07:29:32 PM
Between the tariffs, the taxes, and vendor greed...this hobby is unsustainable.
I've thought about quitting many times. But they keep making things I want...
Quote from: AndyFish on October 08, 2019, 08:23:28 PM
Creature bath towel is back in stock.
It's been back for 2-3 weeks. I got mine! :)
Just got off the phone with Super 7 and they said check in a week they should have more glow-in-the-dark Universal monsters. Ye haa!
Quote from: 1/6thtoyz on October 08, 2019, 11:20:13 PM
Just got off the phone with Super 7 and they said check in a week they should have more glow-in-the-dark Universal monsters. Ye haa!
Great news but I feel like a heel now, having just bought an overpriced set on ebay. I guess I never thought to call them on the phone and ask... :-[
Quote from: Count Zachula on October 08, 2019, 11:34:04 PM
Great news but I feel like a heel now, having just bought an overpriced set on ebay. I guess I never thought to call them on the phone and ask... :-[
Count don't feel like a heel, nothing's written in stone we will still get them
Quote from: Count Zachula on October 08, 2019, 11:34:04 PM
Great news but I feel like a heel now, having just bought an overpriced set on ebay. I guess I never thought to call them on the phone and ask... :-[
They are controlling/supplying the toys. They should be responsible for announcing what they will have and when.
Makes more sense than all their customers calling every day and asking, "
Now?".
I asked them when they plan to offer sets of wave 2 Reaction on their website via email, and their reply was check Twitter. Twitter.....Gimme a break.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 09, 2019, 12:42:34 AM
I asked them when they plan to offer sets of wave 2 Reaction on their website via email, and their reply was check Twitter. Twitter.....Gimme a break.
He told me to check social media in a week too
Quote from: 1/6thtoyz on October 08, 2019, 11:20:13 PM
Just got off the phone with Super 7 and they said check in a week they should have more glow-in-the-dark Universal monsters.
I hope so! I was just thinking about looking for the Creature on eBay. Guess I'll keep checking their anti-social media.
What's wrong with this picture?
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/9850/sWCNjN.jpg)
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 09, 2019, 02:13:15 AM
What's wrong with this picture?
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/9850/sWCNjN.jpg)
The Mutant has been eliminated. Interesting.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on October 09, 2019, 02:15:46 AM
The Mutant has been eliminated. Interesting.
I wonder if
they know?
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 09, 2019, 02:13:15 AM
What's wrong with this picture?
The low numbers are WAVE 2 and the high numbers are WAVE 1?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 09, 2019, 02:20:18 AM
The low numbers are WAVE 2 and the high numbers are WAVE 1?
Yeah, you would have thought W1 would be 1-6, etc.
I think I found the best deal I'll ever get for the Reaction G-I-T-D NYCC Creature on eBay. $35 (w/ tax/shipping) compared to what would probably be close to $30 from Super 7, if I'd even be able to get one from them. I didn't want to miss getting this over $5-7.
If you want one of these, he's got 8 left. (This is why we can't get these things from S7.)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Revenge-of-the-Creature-Universal-Monsters-Super7-GID-Action-Figure-NYCC-2019/202794720279?hash=item2f3781dc17:g:QckAAOSwXAFdmsHA (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Revenge-of-the-Creature-Universal-Monsters-Super7-GID-Action-Figure-NYCC-2019/202794720279?hash=item2f3781dc17:g:QckAAOSwXAFdmsHA)
The numbering is only beaten in weirdness by the lack of Metaluna Mutant.
I, too, emailed customer service and asked why Hot Topic and FYE are selling them but Super7 doesn't have them on their website yet. Canned answer in 3... 2... 1...
Where'd everybody else get the standard release of masks?
Brown Wolfman, White Bride, Green Frank and Green Creature?
I was gonna get then from Monsters In Motion but shipping will be $25!
Somehow seems expensive for such light materials. I guess it's more "size of box than weight of box" stuff?
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on October 09, 2019, 03:20:28 AM
I was gonna get then from Monsters In Motion but shipping will be $25!
I don't know what the shipping will be, but Ent. Earth has them for pre-order.
https://www.entertainmentearth.com/s/?query1=super+7+universal+monsters (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/s/?query1=super+7+universal+monsters)
Super 7 has 5 different masks. None of the ones you mentioned, though.
https://super7.com/collections/all?page=13 (https://super7.com/collections/all?page=13)
Mike gave us this comprehensive listing of Sideshow Toys Universal Monster product:
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=19464.0 *
The Super7 product line is so confusing, that someone who cares (if such a person actually exists) should begin a listing/check list of their Universal Monster toys.
* Have a look - and be sure to give Mike a LIKE for all the hard work.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 09, 2019, 04:20:29 AM
Mike gave us this comprehensive listing of Sideshow Toys Universal Monster product:
And half the photos are now blurry, thanks to Photobucket. :P Something else I need to do!
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 09, 2019, 04:20:29 AM
The Super7 product line is so confusing, that someone who cares should begin a listing/check list of their Universal Monster toys.
And FUNKO has a huge (especially when counting variants) amount of UM product.
All this stuff should go into the UMA photo archives.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 08, 2019, 11:46:41 PM
They are controlling/supplying the toys. They should be responsible for announcing what they will have and when.
Makes more sense than all their customers calling every day and asking, "Now?".
"Is it now yet?"
"No."
"Is it now yet?"
"No."
"Is it now yet?"
"NO!"
;D
CCC.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 09, 2019, 12:42:34 AM
I asked them when they plan to offer sets of wave 2 Reaction on their website via email, and their reply was check Twitter. Twitter.....Gimme a break.
How many times to I have to tell the internet this?
I AM NOT A TWIT !
CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on October 09, 2019, 02:01:22 PM
How many times to I have to tell the internet this?
I AM NOT A TWIT !
CCC.
Until somebody believes you. Best of luck.
(Don't tell them you collect monster toys - it just works against you.)
Answers from customer service about the masks and the second series of monster figures:
"Our Universal Monsters Wave 2 ReAction Figures will be available directly from us on our online start later this month. Please make sure to follow our social media pages for an announcement on the release!
These masks have not yet been released or sent to wholesale customers. The online store that you have linked are likely taking pre-orders for the product although it is not evident on our online store. These masks will be releasing to our online store later this month."
October is THE month for monsters for everybody, monster fans and non-monster fans alike. That these aren't available at the beginning of October baffles my mind.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on October 09, 2019, 07:13:54 PM
Answers from customer service about the masks and the second series of monster figures:
"Our Universal Monsters Wave 2 ReAction Figures will be available directly from us on our online start later this month. Please make sure to follow our social media pages for an announcement on the release!
These masks have not yet been released or sent to wholesale customers. The online store that you have linked are likely taking pre-orders for the product although it is not evident on our online store. These masks will be releasing to our online store later this month."
October is THE month for monsters for everybody, monster fans and non-monster fans alike. That these aren't available at the beginning of October baffles my mind.
Or last week of September so that they arrive IN October.
CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on October 09, 2019, 07:42:19 PM
Or last week of September so that they arrive IN October.
CCC.
Yep! Creepy Company spoiled me. I ordered two neat blow mold lamps when they first offered them on 9/28 and had them in hand by 10/6.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 09, 2019, 04:20:29 AM
Mike gave us this comprehensive listing of Sideshow Toys Universal Monster product:
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=19464.0 *
The Super7 product line is so confusing, that someone who cares (if such a person actually exists) should begin a listing/check list of their Universal Monster toys.
* Have a look - and be sure to give Mike a LIKE for all the hard work.
I may actually do this. Can anyone tell me a FREE way to host pictures so I can post them along with the checklist?. I'm not paying for it. Does Flickr still work for posting?
Also - if anyone wanted the Universal Monster Coloring Book from SDCC it is available right now (probably in very limited quantities):
https://super7.com/collections/universal-monsters/products/universal-monsters-coloring-book (https://super7.com/collections/universal-monsters/products/universal-monsters-coloring-book)
Quote from: fearliath on October 09, 2019, 10:53:02 PM
I may actually do this. Can anyone tell me a FREE way to host pictures so I can post them along with the checklist?. I'm not paying for it. Does Flickr still work for posting?
Also - if anyone wanted the Universal Monster Coloring Book from SDCC it is available right now (probably in very limited quantities):
https://super7.com/collections/universal-monsters/products/universal-monsters-coloring-book (https://super7.com/collections/universal-monsters/products/universal-monsters-coloring-book)
I commend you! Would LOVE to see a comprehensive list of Super7 and Funko UM stuff!
What I use for images is Tumblr. Its free and easy. I upload a couple photos and leave them in the drafts. Then I right click an image "Open Image in New Tab" and use that link for when I post photos here. As long as your Tumblr account is alive, and you don't delete your drafts, the photos will be there.
Quote from: fearliath on October 09, 2019, 10:53:02 PM
Can anyone tell me a FREE way to host pictures so I can post them along with the checklist?.
It's free, right here at the UMA! I'm going to start some albums in our photo archives ("Media"). Just upload the pics from your HD. Won't be able to do a checklist there, but we could put it somewhere else.
There is already one started for Sideshow and I'll be transferring all those pics there. I'll do a similar one for the Diamond Select photos.
I'll do albums for Super 7 and Funko. The albums can be broken up into sub-albums, to find what you're looking for quicker. We can figure out what those should be.
These guys arrived today, from Hot Topic online.
(https://i.imgur.com/H59t0hW.jpg)
CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on October 10, 2019, 01:47:48 AM
These guys arrived today, from Hot Topic online.
Even though S7 says
nobody has them, yet! Hmmm?
Quote from: LordMudd on October 10, 2019, 01:47:48 AM
These guys arrived today, from Hot Topic online.
(https://i.imgur.com/H59t0hW.jpg) CCC.
I got the Frank from Hot Topic - But it came in a soft, plastic envelope and the card was bent.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 10, 2019, 02:07:23 AM
I got the Frank from Hot Topic - But it came in a soft, plastic envelope and the card was bent.
Was the package insured?
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 10, 2019, 01:18:35 AM
It's free, right here at the UMA! I'm going to start some albums in our photo archives ("Media"). Just upload the pics from your HD. Won't be able to do a checklist there, but we could put it somewhere else.
There is already one started for Sideshow and I'll be transferring all those pics there. I'll do a similar one for the Diamond Select photos.
I'll do albums for Super 7 and Funko. The albums can be broken up into sub-albums, to find what you're looking for quicker. We can figure out what those should be.
Sounds like a plan. I'll start working on the Checklist for Super 7. I can do that pretty easy. I also have most of the pictures already. Where I may need an assist is on the Super 7 monster masks. I don't have those and there are so many versions of those I can't keep them straight by release.
After that I'll take a stab at the Funko stuff but no promises there. That will be more difficult as I only have their monster Reaction figures (but I do have EVERY variant in existence). Pops? I don't have any so that will take some research.
Silly picture of Dracula I took. Of course there's no direct link on Imgur and Tumblr is giving me password reset runaround to nowhere.
https://imgur.com/gallery/fy1sRxq
Anyway, he never drinks... wine. But he *loves* cherry Kool-Aid!
Quote from: fearliath on October 10, 2019, 03:11:13 AM
After that I'll take a stab at the Funko stuff but no promises there. That will be more difficult as I only have their monster Reaction figures (but I do have EVERY variant in existence). Pops? I don't have any so that will take some research.
I usually like to use the mfg. example photos. They look great and they're not that hard to find with a Google image search.
The Funko/Reaction stuff is really Super 7, so I would put thm in the S7 album.
I think this is all the Funko lines? Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.
Creature and Frankenstein hand puppets.
Plush monsters
Funko Force
Wacky Wobblers
Hikari Japanese Vinyl
POPs
Mystery Minis
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 10, 2019, 03:36:29 AM
The Funko/Reaction stuff is really Super 7, so I would put thm in the S7 album.
I think this is all the Funko lines? Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.
Creature and Frankenstein hand puppets.
Plush monsters
Funko Force
Wacky Wobblers
Hikari Japanese Vinyl
POPs
And of course the Mystery Minis.
I agree about the Funko Reaction actually being Super 7. They were made by Super 7 (and distributed by Funko). Classifying them with Super 7 makes it cleaner.
Quote from: fearliath on October 10, 2019, 03:52:19 AM
And of course the Mystery Minis.
Don't know how I forgot those, with 2 of them staring me in the face? ;D
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 10, 2019, 03:36:29 AM
I usually like to use the mfg. example photos.
The ones I have saved are all the Super 7 stock promo photos with the exception of a few that they never released promo photos of (the 2019 SDCC exclusive Creature and Wolfman 6" patches for example).
Quote from: fearliath on October 10, 2019, 04:24:52 AM
(the 2019 SDCC exclusive Creature and Wolfman 6" patches for example).
Guess these will have to do, for now. What else it there?
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/1063/kyzc79.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/1263/RaqHw3.jpg)
Don't forget the Funko "Horror Classics" Mystery Minis.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-meM0eQmtX8c/WbTLOeYbwpI/AAAAAAAAATI/ENcIz0RatVcbmxxY0Ewzc4x91G6Es74uwCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/5870_MM_Horror2_PDQ_hires_1024x1024.jpg)
Frankenstein and the Creature
(https://media.entertainmentearth.com/assets/images/21b09ebe75b44bc2b538c0070863c8aalg.jpg)
The Mummy and the Wolfman
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b8/37/48/b83748f599b445fd32e4451197840215.jpg)
And the Sci Fi Mystery Minis had the Metaluna Mutant
Quote from: Count Zachula on October 10, 2019, 04:16:25 PM
Don't forget the Funko "Horror Classics" Mystery Minis.
I probably would have, if I didn't have the Creature to remind me.
Not S7 but: I received a crate in the mail today. Joints at the ankles, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Elbows are very loose. Left leg is cast separately. Mine fell off but nothing a little superglue and some baking soda couldn't fix.
(https://i.imgur.com/VdQyeoa.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/nZKDKoU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1mFDbi0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vojep8N.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/K8VekeP.jpg)
CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on October 10, 2019, 08:48:18 PM
Not S7 but:
Can I switch that to the "Latest Gets" thread?
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 10, 2019, 08:55:48 PM
Can I switch that to the "Latest Gets" thread?
I guess, not familiar with that thread.
CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on October 10, 2019, 01:47:48 AM
These guys arrived today, from Hot Topic online.
(https://i.imgur.com/H59t0hW.jpg)
CCC.
They look great! I like the sculpting more than the first Reaction figures. More variety. But MAN...I don't wanna start something but I sure am tired of Frankenstein's green jacket...
Quote from: LordMudd on October 11, 2019, 03:03:44 AM
I guess, not familiar with that thread.
Looks like I can't move just one post.
Anyway, here's where people post their latest acquisitions.
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=21580.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=21580.0)
The coloring book is now available: https://super7.com/collections/nycc-2019/products/universal-monsters-coloring-book
I ordered mine. This is something I definitely wanted last summer.
Quote from: Count Zachula on October 08, 2019, 06:57:24 AM
They betrayed us....
Super7 posted up what was left of their NYCC exclusives online...NO glow monsters...
https://t.co/oRJPXEjkye?amp=1
As I've complained about many many times now, they intentionally delay releases to keep people returning back to their website. Same reason they keep telling people to check their social media. They want tot keep you "engaged" hoping that they can convert more sales. They know the UM are their biggest draw which is why they are saving them for last. Same reason they put the variants first and regular later, which is the opposite of their other properties the majority of the time. They are all about the hype and making you getw hipped into a buyitnow frenzy. They stagger their exclusives week by week to get more web traffic.
Its amazing they also decided to jack up the prices on their older unsold stock to $18. Tarriffs had nothing to do with that. These guys are hucksters. They are just as bad as Funko now with their business practices, and at $18 I think I'm done aside from UM and if they ever get to POTA wave 3
Quote from: VulcansFury on October 11, 2019, 04:22:28 PM
Its amazing they also decided to jack up the prices on their older unsold stock to $18. Tarriffs had nothing to do with that. These guys are hucksters. They are just as bad as Funko now with their business practices, and at $18 I think I'm done aside from UM and if they ever get to POTA wave 3
Yep, this part is flat out shameful. I was going to order the Rocky, Yankees baseball and Pee Wee figures and I'm not going to with the increase. I am also down to just ordering the monster stuff from them (if I can't find it cheaper elsewhere (Hot Topic of all places).
I don't like all of the product, but, so what? They are in the business of making varied toys for varied public tastes.
But, who are they trying to please with their crazy marketing practices? Is anyone thrilled by how they string along their customer base?
I don't care for it.
The Universal Monsters are not their main lure or biggest seller....despite us wanting it to be so. I would say TMNT or MOTU are better sellers. Bigger market because more people are alive and have disposable income that grew up on those type of shows.
I hope Reaction has a Werewolf of London. He never gets any love. Except when Sideshow had the license.
Quote from: Count Zachula on October 11, 2019, 03:11:14 AM
MAN...I don't wanna start something but I sure am tired of Frankenstein's green jacket...
Start something? That ship has sailed (and sunk) long ago. I dare one UMAer to defend that damned green jacket.
Anybody seen the new Frankenstein toys with the green jackets? Umm, umm! Man, those are snazzy!
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 11, 2019, 06:59:38 PM
Anybody seen the new Frankenstein toys with the green jackets? Umm, umm! Man, those are snazzy!
I knew it (though, I thought Adam would be first).!
Quote from: Mord on October 11, 2019, 07:06:16 PM
I knew it (though, I thought Adam would be first).!
I don't beat
every dead horse I see - It just seems like it.
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 11, 2019, 07:13:18 PM
He was only limping!
Besides, I thought this tread was about praising/condemning Season7. The green coat is dictated by Universal style guides. (Not sure why some manufactures are allowed to use all black clothes, while others are not?)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 11, 2019, 07:23:51 PM
I thought this tread was about praising/condemning Season7.
I like 'em! ('cept when I can't get the con stuff.)
Posted today from the Super7 twitter.
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Quote from: Count Zachula on October 11, 2019, 09:18:26 PM
Posted today from the Super7 twitter.
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AWESOME TO SEE SOME NEW NEWS!!!! THANKS!!!
"Coming Soon" is about as useful a term as "Vintage".
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 11, 2019, 09:28:11 PM
"Coming Soon" is about as useful a term as "Vintage".
I've noticed after they announce something it comes out either 1-2 weeks after.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 11, 2019, 06:08:34 PM
The Universal Monsters are not their main lure or biggest seller....despite us wanting it to be so. I would say TMNT or MOTU are better sellers. Bigger market because more people are alive and have disposable income that grew up on those type of shows.
I hope Reaction has a Werewolf of London. He never gets any love. Except when Sideshow had the license.
Werewolf of London is one of the two in Series 3 I'm truly hoping to see. The other being Chaney's Quasimodo. Anything else will be icing.
I think some of the women need some love, especially Dracula's brides and an Egyptian priestess/princess.
CCC.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on October 12, 2019, 03:05:28 PM
Werewolf of London is one of the two in Series 3 I'm truly hoping to see. The other being Chaney's Quasimodo.
What about Egor?
How about Little Maria's cat from Frankenstein?
Quote from: Mord on October 12, 2019, 05:47:52 PM
How about Little Maria's cat from Frankenstein?
How about the fleas on Little Maria's cat?
Got my SDCC Glow Monsters in the mail yesterday. Really dig em. Tried to take a photo of them glowing. The Bride looks really cool, never seen orange glow before. Frankenstein doesn't seem to glow as bright as the others.
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Quote from: Count Zachula on October 12, 2019, 09:32:44 PM
Frankenstein doesn't seem to glow as bright as the others.
Probably because his coat doesn't glow.
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 12, 2019, 11:01:16 PM
Probably because his coat doesn't glow.
At least it's not green.
Dracula glow...green
Frankenstein's Monster...blue
How weird.
I do like the graphics on this glow wave of Monsters and would have picked up a set if I was still in the US but I'll probably just get some of the regular release versions when they finally get released. I can see the attraction of picking up all the different versions if you're a completest or character focused collector and I have done this myself in the past but with display space becoming harder to come by for me I have to be more selective these days.
I've always liked to change my collection around from time to time but my Monster display that I used to get out for the Halloween season has grown to be my favourite display area over everything I own and I don't want to box any of it up so it's becoming more cramped in there. Can't complain though and I'm always looking to find a new place for the next DD release I pick up :D
Ian
Quote from: marsattacks666 on October 13, 2019, 05:46:14 AM
Dracula glow...green
Frankenstein's Monster...blue
How weird.
I like that he's blue. Makes it more unique.
Here is a new video from Super7. Not anything new from Universal and some repetition...
But, relax, no Brian!
https://youtu.be/wtAHrk8i4U4
See, they don't have to be irritating.
That Crimson Ghost bucket is wild!
The video in the Instagram link below from Super 7 is not about the Universal Monsters (it's about the TMNT Reaction figures). However, if you look directly behind Bryan Flynn you will see the UM Super Soakies just over his right shoulder. Generally, in these videos they will place upcoming stuff in the background as a teaser. Keep hope alive!
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3rhvD6gI0h/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet (https://www.instagram.com/p/B3rhvD6gI0h/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet)
Because when I think about October and Halloween I think about... Ninja Turtles?
#ComingSoon #NotSoonEnlough #WhenFrChrissakes
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on October 16, 2019, 03:29:57 PM
Because when I think about October and Halloween I think about... Ninja Turtles?
#ComingSoon #NotSoonEnlough #WhenFrChrissakes
is sort of relevant. As Ninjas, they hide in the shadows, or at least should be hiding in the shadows...where we can't see them...at least until November.
CCC.
They still could put them up before Halloween, but honestly I'm fine with the glow figures I got.
If I don't get that Invisible Man, Phantom and Revenge-ful Creature soon I'm gonna go crazier than Renfield.
Quote from: AndyFish on October 16, 2019, 07:28:34 PM
They still could put them up before Halloween, but honestly I'm fine with the glow figures I got.
One thing I really like about the glow figures is that the cards are so thick. No warped/folded cards with these.
Quote from: fearliath on October 16, 2019, 02:50:23 PM
The video in the Instagram link below from Super 7 is not about the Universal Monsters (it's about the TMNT Reaction figures). However, if you look directly behind Bryan Flynn you will see the UM Super Soakies just over his right shoulder. Generally, in these videos they will place upcoming stuff in the background as a teaser. Keep hope alive!
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3rhvD6gI0h/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet (https://www.instagram.com/p/B3rhvD6gI0h/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet)
Creature's lips don't look red!
Just my luck, Super7 is selling the NYCC Glow figures right NOW.
https://super7.com/collections/universal-monsters?page=2
Just ordered mine.
CCC.
Some were on EBay for the same price, shipping might of been cheaper
Got mine.
Quote from: 1/6thtoyz on October 17, 2019, 02:53:08 AM
Some were on EBay for the same price, shipping might of been cheaper
It was.
I got my Frank off eBay last week.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 17, 2019, 03:48:10 AM
It was.
I got my Frank off eBay last week.
I got my Japanese version Frank last night for $20 plus shipping not bad
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Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 17, 2019, 03:48:10 AM
It was.
I got my Frank off eBay last week.
You got the NYCC figure ($20 retail) shipped to you from an ebay seller for less than Super 7 is selling it direct? If so, that seller lost money on that transaction taking into account seller fees and the fact that ebay purchases are taxed now. That is an unreasonably good deal.
I bought the 4 glow monster figures and 2 Rocky figures from Super 7 yesterday and the shipping was $8 and Super 7 doesn't charge tax (shipping worked out to about $1.35 per figure).
See if I got these cons and dates right on these Super 7 masks. The last ones weren't premiered at a con, that I can tell.
Bride - Green SDCC19, Blue NYCC19, White 2019
Creature - Orange SDCC18, Yellow NYCC19, Green 2019
Frankenstein - Orange SDCC19, Blue NYCC19, Green 2019
Wolfman - Blue SDCC19, Yellow NYCC19, Brown 2019
Super7 finally announced series 2 of Reaction going on their website on 10/23.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on October 18, 2019, 10:35:16 PM
Super7 finally announced series 2 of Reaction going on their website on 10/23.
Finally!
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Who has Keshi Surprise stickers that you can scan (not photograph) for me? I have Creature, Revenge, Invisible Man and Mole People.
Been working on the albums for Super 7 and Funko. Check them out, if you aren't doing anything. Thanks to fearliath for photos!
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?action=media (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?action=media)
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on October 18, 2019, 10:35:16 PM
Super7 finally announced series 2 of Reaction going on their website on 10/23.
I kept thinking, they always release these on a Wednesday...
CCC.
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 19, 2019, 03:55:47 AM
Been working on the albums for Super 7 and Funko. Check them out, if you aren't doing anything. Thanks to fearliath for photos!
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?action=media (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?action=media)
This is some great work Mike, I didn't know you had everything cataloged like this, nice! :D
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on October 19, 2019, 07:41:57 AM
This is some great work Mike, I didn't know you had everything cataloged like this, nice! :D
Ian
Agreed, it's looking good!
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 19, 2019, 03:55:47 AM
Been working on the albums for Super 7 and Funko. Check them out, if you aren't doing anything. Thanks to fearliath for photos!
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?action=media (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?action=media)
Really awesome work, Mike. I had no idea there were so many Funko RA figures! Geez!
Super cool, Mike.🤘🎃
Quote from: aura of foreboding on October 19, 2019, 02:17:51 PM
I had no idea there were so many Funko RA figures!
That's why they got their own albums. :)
I think Sideshow, Diamond, Funko and Super 7 are the biggest producers of Universal Monsters product from 1990 to today. Let me know if anybody else has had even half as much?
So, when is Super7 going to honor their pre-orders to places like BBTS where many of us locked in our purchases at $14.99 for things like Robocop that they've been sitting on for about 2 months now?
Sorry, but for as much as they want to blame the tariffs, there are too many factors here that just stink. They mentioned they hired a new business manager during one of the earlier interviews I saw on youtube (SDCC pixeldan perhaps? or Toyfair?). I suspect that is the reason for the increases which includes ALL of their old stock they've had sitting in their own inventory for year(s). I've been waiting for the UM wave 2 before my next purchase, and looks like that is all I will be getting. I'm going to pass on Robocop out of principle, same for Pee Wee (who looks more like Ed Grimley) and that entire set.
I'm just going to support the Chinese bootleggers instead. Super7 have become slimier than Funko at this point. $18 is just insane, especially with their overly tired variants and SCARCE BUY IT NOW mentality. I wish the UM license would go to someone else, someone with more respect for their fan base.
Quote from: VulcansFury on October 21, 2019, 08:43:05 AM
So, when is Super7 going to honor their pre-orders to places like BBTS where many of us locked in our purchases at $14.99 for things like Robocop that they've been sitting on for about 2 months now?
Sorry, but for as much as they want to blame the tariffs, there are too many factors here that just stink. They mentioned they hired a new business manager during one of the earlier interviews I saw on youtube (SDCC pixeldan perhaps? or Toyfair?). I suspect that is the reason for the increases which includes ALL of their old stock they've had sitting in their own inventory for year(s). I've been waiting for the UM wave 2 before my next purchase, and looks like that is all I will be getting. I'm going to pass on Robocop out of principle, same for Pee Wee (who looks more like Ed Grimley) and that entire set.
I'm just going to support the Chinese bootleggers instead. Super7 have become slimier than Funko at this point. $18 is just insane, especially with their overly tired variants and SCARCE BUY IT NOW mentality. I wish the UM license would go to someone else, someone with more respect for their fan base.
You are entitled to your opinion but I disagree with it. At least we are getting figures in 3.75" scale, unlike Hasbro which has left their company in the hands of a moron who wants to kill the entire scale.
CCC.
To each his own. Are the scattered website releases annoying? Yes. Is $20 a pop a bit steep for this scale? Yes. Do I love what Super 7 has produced so far. Absolutely. The art alone makes it worth it. Waiting on the Soakies now.
Yeah it does put a sour taste that they raised prices across the board even on product they're sitting on. Nobody is forcing us to buy of course. All it did for me was I only bought one set of glow figures instead of two-- in the long run saving me money.
Quote from: VulcansFury on October 21, 2019, 08:43:05 AM
So, when is Super7 going to honor their pre-orders to places like BBTS where many of us locked in our purchases at $14.99 for things like Robocop that they've been sitting on for about 2 months now?
Sorry, but for as much as they want to blame the tariffs, there are too many factors here that just stink. ...
.... Super7 have become slimier than Funko at this point. $18 is just insane, especially with their overly tired variants and SCARCE BUY IT NOW mentality. I wish the UM license would go to someone else, someone with more respect for their fan base.
The price doesn't bother me as much as their business model/practices. Releasing toys one or two at a time, one or two weeks apart (without any definite release dates - if any at all) only forces collectors to buy toys one or two at a time and pay separate shipping charges, or take the chance of them being sold out of limited items when they get a whole order together.
They make a big deal about producing the toys because they love them. Their company stresses that they make the toys they wished they could have bought as kids and collectors. That's fine. Too bad they can't also remember how they wished toy companies would have treated them as customers.
I wish someone without all the affection for "blind" offerings, very limited con "exclusives" and endless variations on the same sculpt would get the license away from them.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 22, 2019, 04:58:55 PM
Too bad they can't also remember how they wished toy companies would have treated them as customers.
Precisely! I grew up on Kenner Star Wars, which is precisely what Super7 is mimicking with their ReAction line. Kenner's entire success was their "Collect Them All!" mentality with a focus on keeping the figures affordable, plentiful, and easily obtainable. Super7 focuses on scarcity and a "get it before it's gone" mentality. Remco followed what Kenner was doing back in the day, which was my gateway into Monster toys.
They've already put out 2 different sets of variants for UM wave 2 before we've even gotten the proper main line. Their other lines always get the mains with later releases of variants.
Super7 heavily promoted their SDCC Creature Towel as ultra-limited and made all of you compete with scalpers to get yours before they did their second run later. People here sure didn't seem happy with their tactics during SDCC.
I agree with those who love their stuff. IF I didn't like their products, I wouldn't care to waste my time complaining about their tactics. But, like a lot of people, I have more interest in things than JUST UM. POTA? Gimme! The Worst? Pick and choose but there's some good stuff there. I am a huge fan of the 5POA 3 3/4" retro style. And as a long time collector of "stuff", these figures don't take up as much space.
But the continued, constant manipulation tactics by Super7 is wearing me thin. It's like a bad relationship, there's a lot of love there but sometimes the behavior just isn't where it needs to be. And STILL we have no answer why the old stock had to ALL jump up in price. Don't you all want to know why wave 1 is suddenly more expensive? That's 1 year old warehouse stock.
Just because we love our monsters, lets see how many folks here feel about S7 next year when their 2020 version of whatever compares to the Creature Towel has the board in an uproar. Love the products, hate the tactics.
Quote from: VulcansFury on October 23, 2019, 01:25:30 AM
... People here sure didn't seem happy with their tactics during SDCC....
... the continued, constant manipulation tactics by Super7 is wearing me thin. It's like a bad relationship, there's a lot of love there but sometimes the behavior just isn't where it needs to be. ... ... Love the products, hate the tactics.
As a rather direct divorced friend explained his marital status to me: "The f'ing I was getting wasn't worth the f'ing I was getting."
Quote from: VulcansFury on October 23, 2019, 01:25:30 AM
They've already put out 2 different sets of variants for UM wave 2 before we've even gotten the proper main line. Their other lines always get the mains with later releases of variants.
The problem with this statement is timing. It makes perfect sense to release this line in October, during Halloween, but the Con schedule does not cooperate and the Cons happen before the main release. The variants are as have always been intended Con exclusives meant to promote the main line. This concept was never intended for the general consumer/collector, it just got out of control.
CCC.
Quote from: VulcansFury on October 23, 2019, 01:25:30 AM
Precisely! I grew up on Kenner Star Wars, which is precisely what Super7 is mimicking with their ReAction line. Kenner's entire success was their "Collect Them All!" mentality with a focus on keeping the figures affordable, plentiful, and easily obtainable. Super7 focuses on scarcity and a "get it before it's gone" mentality. Remco followed what Kenner was doing back in the day, which was my gateway into Monster toys.
They've already put out 2 different sets of variants for UM wave 2 before we've even gotten the proper main line. Their other lines always get the mains with later releases of variants.
Super7 heavily promoted their SDCC Creature Towel as ultra-limited and made all of you compete with scalpers to get yours before they did their second run later. People here sure didn't seem happy with their tactics during SDCC.
I agree with those who love their stuff. IF I didn't like their products, I wouldn't care to waste my time complaining about their tactics. But, like a lot of people, I have more interest in things than JUST UM. POTA? Gimme! The Worst? Pick and choose but there's some good stuff there. I am a huge fan of the 5POA 3 3/4" retro style. And as a long time collector of "stuff", these figures don't take up as much space.
But the continued, constant manipulation tactics by Super7 is wearing me thin. It's like a bad relationship, there's a lot of love there but sometimes the behavior just isn't where it needs to be. And STILL we have no answer why the old stock had to ALL jump up in price. Don't you all want to know why wave 1 is suddenly more expensive? That's 1 year old warehouse stock.
Just because we love our monsters, lets see how many folks here feel about S7 next year when their 2020 version of whatever compares to the Creature Towel has the board in an uproar. Love the products, hate the tactics.
Well to be fair, they were saying from the shop at SDCC that they would be getting more Creature Towels in later in the year-- so anyone who went the scalper route only has themselves to blame. Super7 is pretty good at being straight with questions. I don't like everything they do, but I don't have to buy anything either.
New Reaction figures are for sale at Super 7 website:
https://super7.com/collections/reaction-figures/universal-monsters?sort_by=created-descending
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 23, 2019, 01:45:37 AM
As a rather direct divorced friend explained his marital status to me: "The f'ing I was getting wasn't worth the f'ing I was getting."
That's the best definition of marriage I've ever read.
Quote from: fearliath on October 23, 2019, 05:37:13 PM
New Reaction figures are for sale at Super 7 website:
I know what I'm gettin' next! :)
Ordered. Can't wait to see the art and character choice for wave 3.
Quote from: fearliath on October 23, 2019, 05:37:13 PM
New Reaction figures are for sale at Super 7 website:
https://super7.com/collections/reaction-figures/universal-monsters?sort_by=created-descending
This second wave has some of the big characters and I do love the card art for them but I have to say that I'm not totally into the figure sculpts on these ones. The likeness is very far off when you look at the faces up to the card art and even though these are in a retro style they look further away from the actual likeness then some of Super7's previous releases.
I'm sure that I will pick some of these up as I need some of the big hitters to go with my wave one collection but on the whole I'm a little disappointed in the sculpts in both waves really even though there's something about wave two that seems even further to hitting the mark for me.
Ian
Beautiful cards, really crappy figures. I hate what they did to the Creature with the b.j. mouth.
I do find it frustrating that these figures weren't released until today, barely a week before Halloween. It would have been nice to get them in time to enjoy before Halloween, and I'm guessing mine won't be delivered until after. I get that Super7 is a small operation, but that feels like poor planning or something (I'll be honest in that I'm still a bit miffed at them for all the issues I had getting my Frankenstein Superbucket last year). As for the comic con exclusives, it would be nice if there was a bit more transparency on social media regarding which items will be back in stock versus which items won't. I know they said the Garbage Pail Kids would be, but I haven't heard anything about those in awhile. I like their products, but I do wish there was a bit more communication regarding what items will become available and when.
Yes, it's sad but true. The figures aren't that great. The art for the cards is stellar though. The 1980 Remco mini monsters are better. I am supporting this line however, because their Moleman and Metaluna Mutant were actually neat figures for this scale, and I would love to see them do Werewolf of London.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 23, 2019, 07:03:48 PM
Yes, it's sad but true. The figures aren't that great. The art for the cards is stellar though. The 1980 Remco mini monsters are better. I am supporting this line however, because their Moleman and Metaluna Mutant were actually neat figures for this scale, and I would love to see them do Werewolf of London.
Yeah, Wave 3 is what I am extremely excited about. None of the figures will have been made in this scale. I have loved the 3.75" scale since I was old enough to hold one and I had dreamed of someone making the Bride and Invisible Man as a kid. I never imagined someone would one day make a Mutant, Mole Person and Red Death. Pretty pumped about a Wave 3 and I really hope it happens (probably depends on how this Wave sells). Hopefully they have sculpts at Toy Fair.
Quote from: Mord on October 23, 2019, 06:25:05 PM
Beautiful cards, really crappy figures. I hate what they did to the Creature with the b.j. mouth.
I didn't like the red mouth on the series 1 figure. A little bit of careful work with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and then a sewing needle to scratch off the tiny excess and I got all the red gone. Gonna do it with the Revenge one too!
Posted a picture of mine back on page 105:
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=32399.1560 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=32399.1560)
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on October 23, 2019, 07:15:14 PM
A little bit of careful work with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and then a sewing needle to scratch off the tiny excess and I got all the red gone.
How do I get the Magic Eraser inside the plastic bubble? ;D
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 23, 2019, 07:38:21 PM
How do I get the Magic Eraser inside the plastic bubble? ;D
If there was a way to unseal, get the red out, and re-seal, I would do so too. With all the variants they love to do, why isn't this an option? Moreover, there are people who seem to like monochromatic versions of these guys. Why are they letting that potential variant slip thru their fingers?
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 23, 2019, 07:56:49 PM
If there was a way to unseal, get the red out, and re-seal, I would do so too. With all the variants they love to do, why isn't this an option? Moreover, there are people who seem to like monochromatic versions of these guys. Why are they letting that potential variant slip thru their fingers?
I wish someone would do the 3¾" (it's roughly 1/18 scale) with bendable knees. It would be nice to be able to sit the figures in chairs and various vehicles. And there is a lot of 1/18 stuff out there.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 23, 2019, 07:56:49 PM
With all the variants they love to do, why isn't this an option?
Yeah, you should be able to choose between regular colored mouth and Baboon ass color!
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 23, 2019, 07:38:21 PM
How do I get the Magic Eraser inside the plastic bubble? ;D
Ironically, my series one ReAction Creature came off the card. So I have a perfect card, bubble, and figure (just not together).
Quote from: Mord on October 23, 2019, 08:26:39 PM
Ironically, my series one ReAction Creature came off the card.
Unusual!
Does anyone know if they will offer posters of the new card art ?
Quote from: MrDark1 on October 24, 2019, 12:06:08 AM
Does anyone know if they will offer posters of the new card art ?
The had those 4 prints from the first wave (Frank, Bride, Mummy and Creature), but I haven't heard anything about any more.
A portfolio of all the card art would be nice! :)
I hope you guys get yours before Halloween! I remember they are notorious for shipping delays.
I think I'm going to just skip this wave. I open all of my figures, so I think I'm good with the older Funko ReActions from a couple years back. $18 a pop is just nuts. I just got a ton of new Megos at $15 each and they are 8 inches tall, so paying more for far less is just not very palatable. I spent time calculating every new release I originally wanted in the past couple months and it's just becoming less reasonable. I'll see what BBTS still honors based on my older pre-orders that still haven't come in (Robocop!). It sucks, I love the format, but I already collect way too much stuff as it is. I'll get them if they go on sale for $15, and I'll be looking forward for whomever is NEW in wave 3 (not just updated sculpts, I want new characters). I'm getting less value for the f***ing I get for the f***ing I get :)
There is just TOO much stuff dropping these months before Christmas (and that includes Blu Rays!), with the NECA goodies, Mego, Blu Rays of Hammer and Universal and 80's Horror, etc, etc, etc that I can't justify paying $18 for a NON-Bela Dracula and yet another version of 6 figures I already own several times over.
Sorry, but for $18 I would fully expect Super-Articulated figures (and don't get me started on how bad I'd love a Hasbro Indiana Jones style super-articulated Universal Monsters line!). I wouldn't have so much distaste for Super7 as a company if they hadn't jacked up the prices on all of their old stock.
Super7, if you're reading this, maybe you can go retro like Sears and give us plain cardboard box bundles for those who don't care for carded figures and lower your price point. (And put your old stock back to their original pricing!). If this were an option, I wouldn't bother with the Chinese bootlegs selling them for 5 for $16 blind packs.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 23, 2019, 07:56:49 PM
Moreover, there are people who seem to like monochromatic versions of these guys. Why are they letting that potential variant slip thru their fingers?
Richard, let's not give Super7 any reason to create yet another series of variants! Oy Vey! All I can say to Super7 is GIMME MY WAVE 3 FIGURES, MY SOAKIES, AND TAKE MY MONEY!
Quote from: Joseph_Baeza on October 24, 2019, 08:21:49 PM
Richard, let's not give Super7 any reason to create yet another series of variants! Oy Vey! All I can say to Super7 is GIMME MY WAVE 3 FIGURES, MY SOAKIES, AND TAKE MY MONEY!
Lol, you know it's coming. Only a matter of time. I ordered my wave 2, but no tracking number yet. It doesn't really bother me that they probably wont be here by Halloween. As far as marketing goes, however: they missed the boat.
The only variants I would like Super 7 to make are the "well sculpted editions". They can do those any color they choose.
Quote from: Mord on October 24, 2019, 09:57:39 PM
The only variants I would like Super 7 to make are the "well sculpted editions". They can do those any color they choose.
I just look at the pretty card art and ignore the figure.
Quote from: Joseph_Baeza on October 24, 2019, 08:21:49 PM
Richard, let's not give Super7 any reason to create yet another series of variants! Oy Vey! All I can say to Super7 is GIMME MY WAVE 3 FIGURES, MY SOAKIES, AND TAKE MY MONEY!
I'm sure they'll make variants because people will buy variants. If you look at how many variants they made, sold out of, and in some cases reissued of Nosferatu it's clear people are all about the variants. I could see (and would welcome) a GITD version of all the monsters. Not crazy neon colors, but standard glow in the dark like the Remco Mini's were (and like the Nosferatu GITD figure was).
I wouldn't be surprised if they also make a B&W version of at least some of them. I have seen people (not me) calling for them at times and in places.
I wish they would make Psycho with the same artist doing the cards. Norman as himself, Norman as Mother, Mrs. Bates corpse, re-release the Alfred Hitchcock with a Psycho logo and there you have it.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 24, 2019, 11:22:29 PM
I wish they would make Psycho with the same artist doing the cards. Norman as himself, Norman as Mother, Mrs. Bates corpse, re-release the Alfred Hitchcock with a Psycho logo and there you have it.
Add a nude Marion Crane with shower curtain, and I'm in.
Finished the Super 7 photo album, adding the checklist that fearliath compiled.
I am in need of scans of the Keshi stickers. I have both Creatures, Invisible Man, Frankenstein and Mole People, but need the other 7. Anybody have any of those and a scanner?
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 24, 2019, 11:33:55 PM
Finished the Super 7 photo album, adding the checklist that fearliath compiled.
I am in need of scans of the Keshi stickers. I have both Creatures, Invisible Man and Mole People, but need the other 8. Anybody have any of those and a scanner?
Sent Frank through regular e-mail, so I didn't have to download to Flickr first.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 25, 2019, 12:32:14 AM
Sent Frank through regular e-mail, so I didn't have to download to Flickr first.
Thanks! Email is fine.
unifan2001(*at*)yahoo.com
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 24, 2019, 09:53:17 PM
Lol, you know it's coming. Only a matter of time. I ordered my wave 2, but no tracking number yet. It doesn't really bother me that they probably wont be here by Halloween. As far as marketing goes, however: they missed the boat.
I agree that these should have been available sooner in the month. Mine have shipped and should barely make it by Halloween.
CCC.
Quote from: Mord on October 24, 2019, 11:24:49 PM
Add a nude Marion Crane with shower curtain, and I'm in.
How many figure lines could get away with doing a bathroom playset?
CCC.
S7 is slipping. I ordered the last 3 figures I needed to complete my UM on Wednesday, plus an extra Maria. They shipped 2 at a time but on the same day instead of waiting just a little while and putting all 4 in the same box. The delivery date set for both was today. The first box out, as of 2:30 am, is now saying "arriving late" while the second box has cleared the N. Hou. Dist. Center and is on the way to my local PO for delivery today.
That makes sense, doesn't it.
CCC.
Have you seen their ebay store? They charge nearly as much for shipping on every item as they do for the item itself. That seems very off putting.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 26, 2019, 03:18:21 PM
Have you seen their ebay store? They charge nearly as much for shipping on every item as they do for the item itself. That seems very off putting.
Yet they stock many items for such a short time, you cannot wait and compile one large order to save on shipping. You are compelled to order items singly and pay multiple shipping charges.
It makes buying the few items I like a much less attractive proposition.
Surprise! They Live figures available on October 28th! So if you want them and just bought UM Wave 2, guess you gotta go back and pay another round of shipping. Thanks, Super7!
They cancelled the Roddy Piper character due to licensing issues.
Remember the Bark At The Moon Ozzy Osbourne Werewolf? Cancelled due to licensing issues per a BBTS email cancellation email I received a little while ago. Bummer, I really wanted one.
And, I finally got my preorder of Robocop from BBTS in stock at the original preorder price of $14.99. I was sad that they showed 6 figures and only released 3, but glad that Emil the mutant version got released.
Got my Phantom, Invisible Man and Revenge of the Creature today. Luckily it was .50 cents more for 2 day shipping. They are wonderful and fun and my complaints are lessened by now having them in hand.
Still can't get pictures to post on here but if you look me up on Instagram ((*at*)Subatomic_Matt) you can spot 'em in a little impromptu setup on my monster dresser.
Quote from: LordMudd on October 26, 2019, 07:51:20 AM
How many figure lines could get away with doing a bathroom playset?
CCC.
"Lethal Weapon 2" comes to mind. 😆
I don't buy much Super 7 product. I bought the SDCC sodas from ebay. I bought the puzzle and glasses at the same time from them. I bought the reaction figures. Besides Universal Monsters, none of their other products interest me. Actually, some of their Uni product doesn't even interest me honestly. Given my limited interest, I was unfamiliar with some of the shipping owes, product cancellations, or other issues associated with them. I suppose if these issues hit the Reaction Universal Monsters line, maybe I would be a little more annoyed. I am ok with what I've gotten and how it's been delivered at this point. Their ebay store shipping prices aren't gonna have anyone singing songs about them though. $20+ on shipping for one of those "Paper People" things is insane.
Quote from: LordMudd on October 26, 2019, 07:51:20 AM
How many figure lines could get away with doing a bathroom playset?
CCC.
Maybe, Nightmare on Elm St. You could have a bathtub with the glove coming out.
My Wave 2 Monsters and NYCC glow monsters were delivered today.
I've ordered over $2,500 in stuff from Super 7 since March 2018 and I have not had a single issue with damaged product or delayed shipping or anything. Maybe I'm lucky or maybe others on here are unlucky but I have a pretty good sample size of orders to go by on my end.
I have never overpaid on shipping from Super7. They basically charge what the PO charges them plus packaging, and I've found it all very reasonable. The one questionable item I purchased was the coloring book. It was packed very securely in a box. It could have gone media mail, though, for far less. Everything else has been extremely reasonable, but I live closer to them than most of you.
Quote from: fearliath on October 26, 2019, 05:58:31 PM
My Wave 2 Monsters and NYCC glow monsters were delivered today.
I've ordered over $2,500 in stuff from Super 7 since March 2018 and I have not had a single issue with damaged product or delayed shipping or anything. Maybe I'm lucky or maybe others on here are unlucky but I have a pretty good sample size of orders to go by on my end.
My first box arrived with some minor crush, not enough to reach the figures inside. USPS is not bad this way, not like Fed Ex. 4 figures from Hot Topic online by Fed Ex- box severely crushed and 3/4 bubbles of figures crushed. I mailed them that they are forbidden to use Fed Ex with me ever again. Heard nothing back, no accountability, nothing.
CCC.
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 24, 2019, 11:33:55 PM
I am in need of scans of the Keshi stickers. I have both Creatures, Invisible Man, Frankenstein and Mole People, but need the other 7. Anybody have any of those and a scanner?
Anybody?
For the most part, I haven't had issues with Super7. I've never noticed their shipping being outrageous. I say that, and I did have a hell of a time getting a Frankenstein superbucket last fall. I think they ended up sending me 2 or 3 that were damaged the same way in transit (the nose of the bucket was facing the side of the box, so it didn't take much for that to get pushed in). I get that things can happen, but that really irked me because 1) it took me weeks to get a hold of someone about what was going on (ultimately had to call someone at one of their stores who really helped me) and 2) I warned them that the way they packaged the superbucket was causing damage, but they kept packaging it like that. That's really my only complaint, other than wishing they made it clearer when items would be released.
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 27, 2019, 05:36:36 PM
Anybody?
The scanning part is what is difficult for me to help you out here.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on October 28, 2019, 03:17:31 AM
The scanning part is what is difficult for me to help you out here.
No problem! A lot of people don't seem to have one. I couldn't live without a scanner/printer! :)
Monsters In Motion is listing these They Live figures as "pre-order" items:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48972420751_1d8d641b05_b.jpg)
The remaining 3¾" Figures from ReAction.
https://tinyurl.com/y3plv8ef
-and-
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48972448241_e866a94dbe_c.jpg)
These 8" Figures with cloth costumes.
https://tinyurl.com/y47foacd
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 28, 2019, 05:53:14 AM
Monsters In Motion is listing these They Live figures as "pre-order" items:
The remaining 3¾" Figures from ReAction.
The 3.75 figures are supposed to be released today through Super7 and these are the main figures that I've been waiting for. For me there's one guy on the UK eBay who sells their items and Zavvi do also but not everything that gets released. These 2 figures I definitely want so I'll give them a couple of days to turn up here or I'll go through Super7 and have to pay the high shipping and impiety duty to get them. To be fair it works out around the same cost to do that but it always feels a bigger risk getting something sent to me from the US but I really don't want to miss this release.
Regardless of cost and shipping issues/cost I'm still glad that Super7 are around as they do supply items that no one else is putting out there and I've been happy to support them over the years.
Ian
I'm looking forward to getting those "They Live" ghouls. I sorta wish we'd have gotten 4 of them instead of 2. Ah well.
Would anybody else want another version of the Invisible Man, this one in the suit he wears at the inn in the beginning, with the fake nose and hair peeking from his bandaged face?
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on October 28, 2019, 07:23:36 AM
Would anybody else want another version of the Invisible Man, this one in the suit he wears at the inn in the beginning, with the fake nose and hair peeking from his bandaged face?
I like that outfit!
Hey! Look what some seller has on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293300702736?ul_noapp=true (https://www.ebay.com/itm/293300702736?ul_noapp=true)
Didn't know any "prototypes" were released?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 28, 2019, 05:21:45 PM
Hey! Look what some seller has on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293300702736?ul_noapp=true (https://www.ebay.com/itm/293300702736?ul_noapp=true)
Didn't know any "prototypes" were released?
There were a small run of these made and I think they came from SDCC a couple of years ago. The last one that sold was painted up and supposedly came from Kirk Hammett's collection. It went for around $70 I think as a BIN but I have seen a few of these on eBay over the years. I'm still hopeful though that these will get a proper release and good news for me on the They Live figures as I managed to order them from Zavvi just now for £15 each which is better than I can get them from the US once you add what the shipping would have cost me.
Ian
My Reaction Unis series 2 arrived, also my DD Amelia, today. Therefore, Halloween has been salvaged for me. Been kinda crummy up til today. Card art is great on SSRA, the figures are ok for what they are. Throwbacks to a bygone era. The DD Amelia rocks!
My wave 2 figures arrived today---see Latest Gets
I emailed Super7 regarding the status of the Universal Monsters Super Soapies, and the representative who responded said that they are still planning on releasing them, but there isn't an ETA at this time. That said, they did say that they likely won't be released this year, unfortunately.
Quote from: TheMadScientist on October 31, 2019, 04:22:04 AM
That said, they did say that they likely won't be released this year, unfortunately.
Boooooooo!!!!
On display in the monster room. You'll notice Mole Man is missing. Chucky is taking his place for now ;)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48992124531_2fba9d5a37.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hDgrLg)2019-10-31_02-49-27 (https://flic.kr/p/2hDgrLg) by geezer2014 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/66203961(*at*)N06/), on Flickr
Quote from: geezer butler on October 31, 2019, 08:25:27 PM
On display in the monster room. You'll notice Mole Man is missing. Chucky is taking his place for now ;)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48992124531_2fba9d5a37.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hDgrLg)2019-10-31_02-49-27 (https://flic.kr/p/2hDgrLg) by geezer2014 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/66203961(*at*)N06/), on Flickr
They all look great together! Gotta make room for series 3 eh?
Quote from: geezer butler on October 31, 2019, 08:25:27 PM
On display in the monster room. You'll notice Mole Man is missing. Chucky is taking his place for now ;)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48992124531_2fba9d5a37.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hDgrLg)2019-10-31_02-49-27 (https://flic.kr/p/2hDgrLg) by geezer2014 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/66203961(*at*)N06/), on Flickr
Great collection! I noticed some beautiful Sideshow figures beneath them. Walls make for the best displays.
The gang's all here. Happy Halloween, all!
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/4f5114e33ee4222c44f2cc086e756aea/512d316ba12e8381-cd/s1280x1920/40e0b1530b15f473090c74b335042b93bde004e3.jpg)
Quote from: Count Zachula on November 01, 2019, 04:55:40 PM
The gang's all here. Happy Halloween, all!
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/4f5114e33ee4222c44f2cc086e756aea/512d316ba12e8381-cd/s1280x1920/40e0b1530b15f473090c74b335042b93bde004e3.jpg)
You do know, every time you rip a toy from its package, you make a carboard collector cry.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 01, 2019, 05:04:31 PM
You do know, every time you rip a toy from its package, you make a carboard collector cry.
👀
Quote from: geezer butler on October 31, 2019, 08:25:27 PM
On display in the monster room. You'll notice Mole Man is missing. Chucky is taking his place for now ;)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48992124531_2fba9d5a37.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hDgrLg)2019-10-31_02-49-27 (https://flic.kr/p/2hDgrLg) by geezer2014 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/66203961(*at*)N06/), on Flickr
Wow! Geezer.....totally, rad display.
Hot Topic stores are selling those most recent 4 Monster masks at 75% off! Of course none near me have 'em and they aren't online. AAAH!
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on November 02, 2019, 05:25:47 PM
Hot Topic stores are selling those most recent 4 Monster masks at 75% off! Of course none near me have 'em and they aren't online. AAAH!
I ordered 4 of the figures from Hot Topic online. They shipped Fed Ex. The box arrived crushed and 3/4 of the bubbles on the figures were crushed. Useless if you are a carded collector. I emailed them about this and even sent a picture, no response. Worst online customer service I have ever (not) received.
CCC.
Quote from: LordMudd on November 03, 2019, 06:17:15 AM
I ordered 4 of the figures from Hot Topic online. They shipped Fed Ex. The box arrived crushed and 3/4 of the bubbles on the figures were crushed. Useless if you are a carded collector. I emailed them about this and even sent a picture, no response. Worst online customer service I have ever (not) received. ... CCC.
I ordered one figure from Hot Topic - Fed Ex delivered a perfect outer box that contained a card that looked like it had been folded. Decided that would be my loose Frank.
Ordered a replacement figure from Toy Wiz (for slightly less) and it arrived by USPS in flawless condition.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 03, 2019, 06:31:57 AM
I ordered one figure from Hot Topic - Fed Ex delivered a perfect outer box that contained a card that looked like it had been folded. Decided that would be my loose Frank.
Ordered a replacement figure from Toy Wiz (for slightly less) and it arrived by USPS in flawless condition.
USPS is not perfect but they have the best record with condition of the package. They do have bugs to work out with delivering on time. Anyway, I told Hot Topic if I ever do business with them again they are forbidden to use Fed Ex.
CCC.
Quote from: Mord on October 31, 2019, 10:18:55 PM
Great collection! I noticed some beautiful Sideshow figures beneath them. Walls make for the best displays.
Thanks Mord. Good eyes. Here's an expanded view. Rest of the Sideshow figures are across the room. I'll post full monster room pics soon.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49009582318_2e38a1376d.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hENVmA)2019-11-03_08-16-21 (https://flic.kr/p/2hENVmA) by geezer2014 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/66203961(*at*)N06/), on Flickr
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 01, 2019, 05:04:31 PM
You do know, every time you rip a toy from its package, you make a carboard collector cry.
The tears give me life.
Super 7 Universal Monster Garbage Pail Kids are available for order NOW (limit 6 per customer). This time they have green packaging (SDCC was pink wax packs). I think these are pretty limited so I strongly suggest you order NOW if you want them. You're going up against not just monster fans but also die hard GPK fans:
https://super7.com/collections/universal-monsters/products/universal-monsters-x-gpk-wax-pack-green
Quote from: fearliath on November 05, 2019, 01:39:09 AM
Super 7 Universal Monster Garbage Pail Kids are available for order NOW
I'm only (slightly) interested in the 4 Creature cards and I'm not going on an expensive scavenger hunt. ;D
But, if somebody wants to sell me a wrapper? :)
If anyone wanted but did not get the SDCC Exclusive Monster Keshi figures Hot Topic online is selling them right now (along with the SDCC exclusive Reaction figures:
https://www.hottopic.com/product/super7-reaction-keshi-surprise-universal-monsters--mini-figure-set-2019-summer-convention-exclusive/12603637.html#q=Universal%2Bmonsters&start=26 (https://www.hottopic.com/product/super7-reaction-keshi-surprise-universal-monsters--mini-figure-set-2019-summer-convention-exclusive/12603637.html#q=Universal%2Bmonsters&start=26)
Quote from: fearliath on November 05, 2019, 05:26:30 AM
If anyone wanted but did not get the SDCC Exclusive Monster Keshi figures Hot Topic online is selling them right now (along with the SDCC exclusive Reaction figures:
https://www.hottopic.com/product/super7-reaction-keshi-surprise-universal-monsters--mini-figure-set-2019-summer-convention-exclusive/12603637.html#q=Universal%2Bmonsters&start=26 (https://www.hottopic.com/product/super7-reaction-keshi-surprise-universal-monsters--mini-figure-set-2019-summer-convention-exclusive/12603637.html#q=Universal%2Bmonsters&start=26)
I emphatically recommend that you DO NOT let them ship it Fed Ex.
CCC.
Got my ReAction reg. "Revenge of the Creature" carded figure and was surprised that the "lipstick" was toned down to tolerable!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/2008/3jLQB0.jpg)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=1705)
Quote from: Mike Scott on November 08, 2019, 03:59:47 AM
Got my ReAction reg. "Revenge of the Creature" carded figure and was surprised that the "lipstick" was toned down to tolerable!
I thought the exact same thing. I was actually pleasantly surprised by all of them as I think they all look better in person.
Quote from: Mike Scott on November 08, 2019, 03:59:47 AM
Got my ReAction reg. "Revenge of the Creature" carded figure and was surprised that the "lipstick" was toned down to tolerable!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/2008/3jLQB0.jpg)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=1705)
Bdsm sex doll?!
Pass.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49062802801_35e0a7d766_c.jpg)
Frankenghost - The Worst - ReAction - 2019 - A
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49062802766_6abb07efd3_c.jpg)
Frankenghost - The Worst - ReAction - 2019 - B
Adam, is this for real, or is it some cumtomizers idea of a joke?
Quote from: Mord on November 14, 2019, 05:48:29 AM
Adam, is this for real, or is it some cumtomizers idea of a joke?
These aren't Universal Monsters. This is Super 7's own line of original characters called "The Worst". I think there are 12 total characters (this Frankenghost being one of them). This is the 3rd variant they have released this year of this character. They are immensely popular and have all sold out. This was released today and like the others before it will sell out rather quickly. You can look them up. I think people have posted images of some of the others in this thread previously. They aren't my thing for the most part but I have liked the look of some of the characters. But a lot of people are really into them.
Well, at least they're aptly named.
Quote from: Mord on November 14, 2019, 05:48:29 AM
Adam, is this for real, or is it some cumtomizers idea of a joke?
No these are a real thing.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2726/1450/files/TheWorst-Wave2-Reveal_2048x2048.png?v=1550793775)
I think they're fun-- if i were a kid I'd be all over these.
Quote from: AndyFish on November 14, 2019, 03:50:13 PM
I think they're fun-- if i were a kid I'd be all over these.
I have a couple of the figures I thought were the coolest. Its nice to see a toy company making up their own characters.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 14, 2019, 04:10:44 AM
...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49062802766_6abb07efd3_c.jpg)
Frankenghost - The Worst - ReAction - 2019 - B
I guess I do see what appeals to you guys...
He really does look like Frankenstein in his rubber bondage gear, looking for a little romance. Nice companion piece to the Creature blow-up doll.
Super7's new management must be trying for the adult crowd.
It looks like "The Gimp" from "Pulp Fiction". Franken-gimp.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 14, 2019, 06:50:25 PM
... He [Worst Frankenghost] really does look like Frankenstein in his rubber bondage gear, looking for a little romance. ...
I mean, look at his eyes. He looks like he just realized he can't remember his safe word.
Ironjaw
Anybody else frustrated at the lack of choices for a coffin for Dracula? Other than the Burger King kids meal one I'm not finding a damn thing. The frustration!
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on November 15, 2019, 02:05:27 AM
Anybody else frustrated at the lack of choices for a coffin for Dracula? Other than the Burger King kids meal one I'm not finding a damn thing.
Really?
https://www.google.com/search?q=miniature+coffin&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiDmta6nOvlAhUCWqwKHSt2DQsQ_AUIEigC&biw=1280&bih=607 (https://www.google.com/search?q=miniature+coffin&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiDmta6nOvlAhUCWqwKHSt2DQsQ_AUIEigC&biw=1280&bih=607)
Yes, really. The most common one found is 6" tall. Too big for a 3 3/4" scale figure. Other stuff is either too expensive ($500 for a mahogany replica) or just pictures of them on sites that don't sell them. And most of that stuff is 1/12 scale, which is still too big.
I suppose I'll have to make do with this 6" wooden one. I was really hoping to find a plastic alternative. Playmobil has a perfect one... except it's too short.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on November 15, 2019, 02:37:39 PM
The most common one found is 6" tall. Too big for a 3 3/4" scale figure.
Put in two 3.75" in figures! ;D
Quote from: Mike Scott on November 15, 2019, 02:50:35 PM
Put in two 3.75" in figures! ;D
I would but they don't make a Mina yet! ;D
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on November 15, 2019, 02:05:27 AM
Anybody else frustrated at the lack of choices for a coffin for Dracula? Other than the Burger King kids meal one I'm not finding a damn thing. The frustration!
The McFarlane one should work okay. I don't actually have thr Dracula set but my son uses all the other McFarlane Monster sets for his Reaction monsters (not a big fan of the figures that actually come with the set). You can see the coffin at this link:
http://www.battlegrip.com/review-mcfarlane-monsters-dracula-playset/ (http://www.battlegrip.com/review-mcfarlane-monsters-dracula-playset/)
I bought the McFarlane sets on eBay earlier this year.
Quote from: fearliath on November 15, 2019, 10:01:17 PM
The McFarlane one should work okay. I don't actually have thr Dracula set but my son uses all the other McFarlane Monster sets for his Reaction monsters (not a big fan of the figures that actually come with the set). You can see the coffin at this link:
http://www.battlegrip.com/review-mcfarlane-monsters-dracula-playset/ (http://www.battlegrip.com/review-mcfarlane-monsters-dracula-playset/)
I bought the McFarlane sets on eBay earlier this year.
A good idea that I'd considered long ago but given up on. It's pretty stylized and I'm looking for something that'll fit with the movie aesthetic more... but I may just have to give in and go this route.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on November 16, 2019, 04:36:23 AM
A good idea that I'd considered long ago but given up on. It's pretty stylized and I'm looking for something that'll fit with the movie aesthetic more... but I may just have to give in and go this route.
I agree with the stylized part. It's why I didn't get the Dracula set but there isn't much else out there (as you clearly know).
I updated the Super 7 "Garbage Pail Kids" cards to include all color and b/w cards with larger sharper images and all puzzle back cards.
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?action=media;sa=album;in=83;nw;start=15 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?action=media;sa=album;in=83;nw;start=15)
Quote from: Mike Scott on November 17, 2019, 05:32:34 PM
I updated the Super 7 "Garbage Pail Kids" cards to include all color and b/w cards with larger sharper images and all puzzle back cards.
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?action=media;sa=album;in=83;nw;start=15 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?action=media;sa=album;in=83;nw;start=15)
Thank you, Mike.
I have a set of the first run of cards. Wasn't aware of series 2 or 3.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on November 19, 2019, 09:03:05 PM
Thank you, Mike.
I have a set of the first run of cards. Wasn't aware of series 2 or 3.
There's no series 2 and 3. If you're referring to the titles on the photos, like "Garbage Pail Kids - Cards 1", it just means photo #1.
Quote from: Mike Scott on November 19, 2019, 10:46:23 PM
There's no series 2 and 3. If you're referring to the titles on the photos, like "Garbage Pail Kids - Cards 1", it just means photo #1.
Oh?!
Quote from: marsattacks666 on November 20, 2019, 03:59:20 PM
Oh?!
There isn't a series 2 or series three. There is however a "2nd PRINTING" of the original series. The first printing came with the pink wax packs. The second printing comes with green wax packs. This was not an attempt to create alternate versions of the same card. If you recall the GPK's were a pretty popular item from SDCC and people were demanding they make more. To make more they had to do it as a 2nd printing and they had to denote such on the cards.
This is from the Super 7 website:
"
This is the 2nd PRINTING of the cards with a different color outside wrapper than the previous printing. The cards are the same but the cards and stickers have "**" on the backs to denote 2nd Printing. Please note the card selection in each pack is random."
https://super7.com/collections/garbage-pail-kids/products/universal-monsters-x-gpk-wax-pack-green
Are the much anticipated "SOAPIES" going to happen this year?
Or any year?
I bought all the SDCC exclusives last year but this year I only picked up a Frankie-- the Japanese graphics were cool, but the translucent casting was not my thing. The NYCC glow figures though, those were rockin' -- then I was killing time in an FYE while Mrs Fish was doing some shopping and I came upon a regular Dracula-- and he looked so much better in person I grabbed him and then ordered a regular edition Frankenstein online. Both are winners. I like how solid they seem-- if you're a kid you could actually play with these without breaking them.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on January 09, 2020, 05:05:38 PM
Are the much anticipated "SOAPIES" going to happen this year?
The rep said they are definitely coming out. I assume it won't be another whole year?
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 09, 2020, 08:44:49 PM
The rep said they are definitely coming out. I assume it won't be another whole year?
Hoping Super7 will show some stuff off at ToyFair.
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 09, 2020, 08:44:49 PM
The rep said they are definitely coming out. I assume it won't be another whole year?
If they aren't at Toy Fair they aren't happening. I'm curious to find out. Wave 3 sculpts of the Reaction Monsters are hopefully being shown at Toy Fair. That was what they told me they were planning on. If you got to Big Bad Toy Store and search Reaction figures it appears Super 7 has a fairly ambitious lineup of Reaction figures being released between Feb and June (Thundercats, BTTF Part I and II, tons of Aliens, TMNT and much more, which they'll be showing at Toy Fair). With all that they may not show the monsters.
On a separate note, my son got the Super 7 Creature puzzle for Christmas. Mywife and kids put the 1,000 piece Creature puzzle together on New Years Eve/New Years Day. It was a significant undertaking (I didn't help because I don't like putting puzzles together).
SUPER SOAPIES!!!! but not Universal Monster ones :-\
But maybe the sudden release of Alien Soapies leaves open the possibility the monster ones could suddenly be spring upon us?
https://twitter.com/super7store/status/1217230497228587009?s=21
Quote from: fearliath on January 15, 2020, 01:45:28 AM
But maybe the sudden release of Alien Soapies leaves open the possibility the monster ones could suddenly be spring upon us?
A good sign, for sure!
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 15, 2020, 03:37:06 AM
A good sign, for sure!
It is a good sign although I'm not so happy to read that these actually contain soap as it's going to make them even more expensive to ship (especially to the UK!). There are a few places that stock Super7 over here but they don't get all the releases and I'll bet these won't be one of them.
Hopefully the monsters will be with us all soon though.
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on January 15, 2020, 06:50:15 AM
It is a good sign although I'm not so happy to read that these actually contain soap as it's going to make them even more expensive to ship... Ian
Me, too. Since these will be available only by mail for almost everyone.
Why put soap in them? No one is buying them for the soap.
If these were cheaply available in regular stores for people wanting to buy interesting bottles to make their kids more likely to want to get in the tub, it might make sense. But no one wants to pay the elevated prices these will fetch for a bottle the kid will drain as soon as possible to get at the empty.
And I don't like the idea of a collectible that has the potential to leak (all over a lot of other expensive collectibles) sometime in the future. What's my option? Breaking the seal and emptying the thing - instantly lowering its value before it ever hits my shelf, or worse, poking a hole in the bottom and damaging the bottle itself?
Not that it changes anything but they're blow bubbles with a bubble wand connected to the head. They didn't do actual soap like the originals because they'd have to get tins of approvals and didn't want the liability if someone got a rash or drank it or something. I'm sure they put bubbles inside because if it was just empty 51% of people would complain it didn't even have soap/bubbles. I'm sure they just decided to go the safe route and only have 49% of people complain it did have bubbles.
If your going to keep them in pristine mint condition for your estate to sell after you're dead I'd suggest keeping them stored upright in a separate sealed container. If you're going to look at it on a shelf then just unscrew the cap and dump the bubbles out. If you're me, just give it to your kids to blow the bubbles.
Regardless, I hope they get released.
Man, that sucks to have to pay all that postage for water and a couple of drops of Dawn! Why not just send instructions for making your own soup?
Not that it changes anything, but I plan to get one Frank, anyway.
Just seems like a poor choice. Hope they are nice and thick to avoid any problems.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on January 15, 2020, 04:52:40 PM
Hope they are nice and thick to avoid any problems.
I'm dumping mine, as soon as I get it. Why invite bad luck?
Would be nice if Super7 offered empty versions at discounted prices. They know only collectors are buying these and not kids.
Quote from: fearliath on January 15, 2020, 02:09:18 PM
Not that it changes anything but they're blow bubbles with a bubble wand connected to the head.
That does at least make a little difference as my kids will enjoy using the bubble mixture up but it doesn't help with the weight for shipping unfortunately.
Oh well, I'll probably have to get a set of these anyway.
Ian
The Alien ones are pretty cool (not my thing though) so I'm looking forward to the Monsters-- I feel for you overseas folks shipping wise but I think the previous poster nailed it that people would complain if they were empty too.
As for the ReAction Figures-- man $18 is a lot for these, huh. Robby The Robot set me back $20 at Wally World and he walks and talks-- I've got a bunch of the ReAction but that's a lot of gin and tonics.
At least they're only $20 each which makes them almost the same as a reaction figure which seems good to me with them being 10".
Ian
Some of you will be very interested in these new Reaction figures:
-The Creature Walks Among Us
-Son of Frankenstein
-Werewolf of London
-Hunchback of Notre Dame
-Ardeth Bay
-Ygor (Son of Frankenstein)
_The MUNSTERS!!!
See them at the links below:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bfP7AnMFp/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bfP7AnMFp/)
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bfhoXHVFx/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bfhoXHVFx/)
Quote from: fearliath on January 17, 2020, 06:37:50 PM
Some of you will be very interested in these new Reaction figures:
-Werewolf of London
Those are all cool, but this is the one I'm going to be getting for sure.
Picked up this base off of eBay for the Reaction figures-- the pegs are sized for the Remco Monsters-- so I had to use a touch of soft tape to tighten up the connection but it'll keep them neat on my desk.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--UQl6iuDTt0/XiIXXMWqqoI/AAAAAAAAQxk/HRWl1hRCuaY0HO7gYm3qBKziINeH_wlSACNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/BF26DC70-E538-4CBC-AC56-8D699094B8BE_1_105_c.jpg)
The base is made out of a plastic material and painted-- very nice, very happy with it.
Quote from: fearliath on January 17, 2020, 06:37:50 PM
Some of you will be very interested in these new Reaction figures:
-The Creature Walks Among Us
-Son of Frankenstein
-Werewolf of London
-Hunchback of Notre Dame
-Ardeth Bay
-Ygor (Son of Frankenstein)
_The MUNSTERS!!!
See them at the links below:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bfP7AnMFp/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bfP7AnMFp/)
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bfhoXHVFx/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bfhoXHVFx/)
OMG! Nice, thanks for posting.
Quote from: fearliath on January 17, 2020, 06:37:50 PM
Some of you will be very interested in these new Reaction figures:
-The Creature Walks Among Us
Can't wait to ad that to the old collection! Thanks! :)
Quote from: fearliath on January 17, 2020, 06:37:50 PM
Some of you will be very interested in these new Reaction figures:
-The Creature Walks Among Us
-Son of Frankenstein
-Werewolf of London
-Hunchback of Notre Dame
-Ardeth Bay
-Ygor (Son of Frankenstein)
_The MUNSTERS!!!
See them at the links below:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bfP7AnMFp/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bfP7AnMFp/)
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bfhoXHVFx/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bfhoXHVFx/)
Wow! Well, expensive or not I'm in for all of them except the Hunchback.-- I also hear rumours they're doing Cabinet of Calgari too.
Quote from: AndyFish on January 17, 2020, 09:23:42 PM
I also hear rumours they're doing Cabinet of Calgari too.
You can see it in the first pic, next to the yellow Mars Attacks card.
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 17, 2020, 09:27:10 PM
You can see it in the first pic, next to the yellow Mars Attacks card.
Ha! I guess it's not a rumor
Cesare would have been a better choice to start with.
Calagari alone seems an odd choice.
I wouldn't change a single character for UM series 3! These are terrific looking!
Munsters are a bonus! Just hope we get Eddie and Marilyn.
YES! Mostly excited for Ygor! Also would love to get a Mars Attacks Martian.
Reposting the images for all to see:
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/b51c3389baf1579d4e5ab5ea8b5a09b5/3a0ab782e3566a91-44/s640x960/2ce578919df5acf65c3052ab4b71f5cf56d1695e.png)
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/838f16f2630bdac47ba03cde5a8458e0/3a0ab782e3566a91-36/s640x960/731126ab805a88221855973e491fcb256a5c6554.png)
Did you notice the Calagari card is cut at odd angles, to remind you of the Expressionist designs of the movie.
The question is...do you think there would be a series 4? Or would this be it?
I collect a lot of these super 7 figures, especially the UM and rock n roll figures. I have some of the slashers too. I notice the Michael Halloween II and Child's Play figures in that photo. At $18 a pop, I prob stay away from the Michael and Chucky figures. For a few $ more you can go with the NECA versions. I'm def psyched for the next wave of UM though.
Quote from: Count Zachula on January 18, 2020, 08:28:07 PM
The question is...do you think there would be a series 4? Or would this be it?
As far as characters go, I think this is it. They've done all the main monsters and Im-Ho-Tep and Igor. I don't see them doing another series of 6 with Drac's Daughter, Dr. Frank, Renfield, etc.
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 18, 2020, 08:48:59 PM
As far as characters go, I think this is it. They've done all the main monsters and Im-Ho-Tep and Igor. I don't see them doing another series of 6 with Drac's Daughter, Dr. Frank, Renfield, etc.
Kharis??
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 18, 2020, 08:48:59 PM
As far as characters go, I think this is it. They've done all the main monsters and Im-Ho-Tep and Igor. I don't see them doing another series of 6 with Drac's Daughter, Dr. Frank, Renfield, etc.
Bela the Gypsy, Maleva, Dr. Frankenstein, Dr. Pretorias, Karloff from The Cat, 1934, Rondo Hatton, Man Made Monster, Bela from Island of Lost Souls.
Hunchback of 1939.
If only...
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on January 18, 2020, 10:06:17 PM
Bela the Gypsy, Maleva, Dr. Frankenstein, Dr. Pretorias, Karloff from The Cat, 1934, Rondo Hatton, Man Made Monster, Bela from Island of Lost Souls.
Only rabid fans are gonna buy those. Not enough to turn a profit.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on January 18, 2020, 10:06:17 PM
Hunchback of 1939.
RKO
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 18, 2020, 11:48:06 PM
Only rabid fans are gonna buy those. Not enough to turn a profit. ...
Unlike
Alice from
The Brady Bunch or
Tootie from
The Facts of life?
Someone should have done a quality figure of Laughton's
Hunchback by now.
Love to see some Hammers figures
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on January 19, 2020, 01:10:54 AM
Unlike Alice from The Brady Bunch or Tootie from The Facts of life?
Someone should have done a quality figure of Laughton's Hunchback by now.
That was entirely Targets fault. They approached Mego and they picked the characters made. Mego advised them to chaange it up more but Target wanted the audience of their TV on DVD impulse buyers.
I like this wave 3, shame no view of Hunchbacks figure. I would absolutely buy the niche characters for wave 4 & beyond, I want the Renfields, Paetoriouses0 & etc but I know thats not the profitable tier.
Munsters! Have always wanted them, odd there isnt more. Need Eddie and Marilyn, but theres also Uncle Gill, Zombo, racing outfit varients, etc to get at least 2 waves out.
Quote from: Count Zachula on January 18, 2020, 08:28:07 PM
The question is...do you think there would be a series 4? Or would this be it?
Firstly, making a Series 3 with these characters is more than I could have dreamed in this scale. Very happy with what they've done.
I think that a Series 4 is completely dependent on how well these sell. The first two Series have sold pretty well and Super 7 has made the monsters a core licensing property (two years of SDCC Boodegas demonstrate that). The previous property they placed that much emphasis on was Masters of the Universe. By comparison Super 7 made 5 Waves of Masters of the Universe in Reaction with about 6 figures in each plus Battlecat, Panthor and a ton of alternates. The only reason they aren't making more is a licensing situation involving another toy maker.
If Series 3 has positive sales numbers I could easily see them do a Series 4 with any of the following:
-Draculas Daughter
-Kharis
-Dr. Frankenstein
-Van Helsing
-Renfield
-Maleva
-Bela the Gypsy
-Dr. Jekyl/Mr. Hyde (Abbott & Costello)
-Dr. Pretorias
-Phantom of the Opera (1943)
-Glenn Strange Frankenstein
-Kay Lawrence and Lucas exclusives with Rita playset*
*This is just an unreasonable wild fantasy
-Abbott & Costello
Super pumped for S3. Really hoping for S4.
Quote from: fearliath on January 19, 2020, 01:34:42 AM
-Kay Lawrence and Lucas exclusives with Rita playset*
*This is just an unreasonable wild fantasy
Dream on, you dreamer of dreams! (I have no idea what the he that means?)
Luv the new UM line up-and the card art!!
The Munsters are great surprise, will have to add these to the collection too.
I also collect their silent card figs. so cool they honor these very old, and influential films.
So, Metropolis is getting the silver treatment this release correct? Yea, Need it!!
Trying to see if anyone posted close up pictures of the Super7 booth. Is no one even at this convention??
Quote from: Count Zachula on January 19, 2020, 11:31:55 PM
Trying to see if anyone posted close up pictures of the Super7 booth. Is no one even at this convention??
Why do we have to depend on fans taking pictures (and making them good ones) - can't Super7 post pictures of their booth on their web site?
Why do they make it so hard to get actual information?
Clearly because they hate us.
We'll see detailed pictures at Toy Fair. I'm just thrilled that Super 7's owner teased photos of his own stuff from a comparatively obscure trade show on his personal Instagram account which Super 7 eventually posted. I think that was the point, simply to tease the new stuff before you fair.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on January 19, 2020, 11:38:10 PM
Why do we have to depend on fans taking pictures (and making them good ones) - can't Super7 post pictures of their booth on their web site?
Why do they make it so hard to get actual information?
Do you really want to know or is this another situation where the messenger is gonna be attacked? I've been pretty much off this board since the racial slur was levied at me but, as you may know, I do love me some monsters and I have been a member here since before it was even here.
Anyway, Adam, quite seriously, are you genuinely (and generally asking) or just venting?
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on January 20, 2020, 04:30:27 AM
Do you really want to know or is this another situation where the messenger is gonna be attacked? I've been pretty much off this board since the racial slur was levied at me but, as you may know, I do love me some monsters and I have been a member here since before it was even here.
Anyway, Adam, quite seriously, are you genuinely (and generally asking) or just venting?
I wasn't aware of any racial slurs. Hope they were taken down by the moderators.
I just want simple what, where, when, how much and where do I send my money info - with actual pictures, rather than catalog drawings. I don't care about the race, religion, politics or relative attractiveness of the person who pushes the camera button.
Unless it's Mike - nobody likes him. (He knows why.)
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on January 20, 2020, 04:30:27 AM
I've been pretty much off this board since the racial slur was levied at me but,
I know my memory isn't what it used to be, but I don't remember any racial slurs being hurled around. Can you give me a link to that post? I'm not doubting you. I just want t see it.
It's not my conversation but I'll chime in anyway, even though I was attacked for a similar sentiment in another thread-- you guys gotta calm down about this stuff. They're TOYS. They aren't essential food items, it's not medicine to keep you alive. They're plastic toys that remind most of us of things we had as a kid. Getting obsessive to the point that you're driving around 4x a day or upset because some toy isn't just made and handed to you is insane.
Balance life, guys, this should be a fun hobby. Nobody is out to intentionally cause you pain. I believe Super7's mission statement that they make the toys they wanted as a kid-- and they do a killer job every year with the Boo-Dega at San Diego-- it's worth a plane ticket just to go to that pop up shop.
Quote from: AndyFish on January 20, 2020, 02:54:38 PM
It's not my conversation but I'll chime in anyway, even though I was attacked for a similar sentiment in another thread-- you guys gotta calm down about this stuff. They're TOYS. They aren't essential food items, it's not medicine to keep you alive. They're plastic toys that remind most of us of things we had as a kid. Getting obsessive to the point that you're driving around 4x a day or upset because some toy isn't just made and handed to you is insane.
Balance life, guys, this should be a fun hobby. Nobody is out to intentionally cause you pain. I believe Super7's mission statement that they make the toys they wanted as a kid-- and they do a killer job every year with the Boo-Tega at San Diego-- it's worth a plane ticket just to go to that pop up shop.
Naw...
I think it's "
Clearly because they hate us." There's no other rational explanation.
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 20, 2020, 07:39:40 AM
I know my memory isn't what it used to be, but I don't remember any racial slurs being hurled around. Can you give me a link to that post? I'm not doubting you. I just want t see it.
It was around June 30th or July 1 of last year. You deleted the post at the time. I don't even recall who made it or in what thread.
Quote from: fearliath on January 20, 2020, 07:41:08 PM
It was around June 30th or July 1 of last year. You deleted the post at the time. I don't even recall who made it or in what thread. I recall hoping at the time that the person who posted it and those who liked the post were somehow completely ignorant of the past 300 years of world history (I could even argue 6,000 years of world history) and didn't understand how incredibly offensive the post was to 99.999999999999% of humanity. It was beyond disgraceful.
This is very disturbing. Not to push the issue or prolong the pain caused, can you remember the general gist of the post? I can't believe than anyone here would post something like that, in this day and age. Further disturbing is that people would "like" the comment.
.
Quote from: fearliath on January 20, 2020, 07:41:08 PM
It was around June 30th or July 1 of last year.
Yeah, I remember the event, now, if not the comment.
Damn, I never saw that (and I'm glad I did not). I think it's safe to say 99.9% of us on UMA do not condone or appreciate that kind of attitude and language.
>:(
Quote from: aura of foreboding on January 19, 2020, 02:40:44 AM
Super pumped for S3. Really hoping for S4.
I'm hoping they take this as far as they possibly can. Which raises the question, how far can they take it?
I was thinking what a series 4 would even be.
Just sticking strictly to "monsters", I came up with Dracula's Daughter, Son of Dracula, Dracula (John Carradine), Kharis, and the Phantom of the Opera (Claude Rains). I've still yet to see any of the Invisivle Man sequels, so I'm unsure if any of the Invisible Men look strikingly different from the original.
I'm not knocking the next few I'm about to list, but I'm not sure they'd be hot sellers.
Are Brute Man and Man Made Monster even remotely options? I mean, I would love them. But, how deep can they go?
Do we start getting Karloff and Lugosi from other stuff like The Raven and The Black Cat? Or do they start sprinkling more supporting characters ala Ygor? Renfield, Fritz, Pratorius, Henry Frakenstein?
They're clearly not afraid of double dipping and doing variations of the same characters, so I could ser a King of Fools Quasimodo or a Werewolf of London with a hat and trenchcoat.
Quote from: comixzombie on January 21, 2020, 05:08:09 AM
I've still yet to see any of the Invisivle Man sequels, so I'm unsure if any of the Invisible Men look strikingly different from the original.
VP, in the first sequel, has a similar bandaged look, but the others are just invisible.
All right- I'll play;
Karloff from The Black Cat
Dr Frankenstein
Pretorious
Lugosi from The Black Cat
Chaney Son of Dracula
Karloff from The Raven or The Old Dark House
Wild Card-- Lugosi as White Zombie's Murder Legendre-- they have the Lugosi license an WZ is public domain, so it seems like a natural choice.
Quote from: comixzombie on January 21, 2020, 05:08:09 AM
... I've still yet to see any of the Invisivle Man sequels, so I'm unsure if any of the Invisible Men look strikingly different from the original....
The ill-fated
Son of the Invisible Man was shelved by the studio, all production materials were ordered destroyed and employees forbidden to ever speak of it again. The gag order remains in effect to this day.
https://youtu.be/h8IQ5-89ey8
The director never worked in Hollywood again and died in Obscurity. *
* The disgraced director expired in 1957 at the County Free Clinic in Obscurity, Arizona, just outside of Winslow, where he succumbed from injuries suffered when he took a running start and threw himself into the Barringer Crater. Sadly, he had not figured on the gentle slope of the crater's walls, due to erosion, and scraped off 85% of his skin on the tumble to the bottom. The Free Clinic Burn Ward staff said it was the worst case they had ever handled.
He lingered for 17 days before succumbing to infections incurred due to lack of medical insurance.
A failure to the end, his death came just after local weekly newspaper, The Obscurity Observer, went to press. His death was not included in that week's obituaries. When the following week's edition was devoted entirely to the passing of local legend Polka King Big Pappa Oom Pa Pa . Disgusted, the Observer's last three readers cancelled their subscriptions and the Observer went bankrupt.
The anonymous director's obituary was never published.
UMA members wishing to pay homage to the unknown director may find his unmarked grave in the northeast corner of Pauper's Rest Cemetery, just outside Winslow. It's that little sunken spot behind the combination sundial/birdbath. The spot is just a little square patch, due to the sundial having been recently installed and no other space being available.
The intent had been to inter him standing up, but the wooden crate (donated by the fine folks at Ferguson's Feed & Fishing Tackle on Main Street, north of the shuttered slaughterhouse - "Ferguson's, Fer ALL Yer Feed 'n Fishin' Needs") slipped off the wagon and went down head first.
Since the winch on Tommy Ferguson's truck was broken, they figured it was best not to disturb the deceased's eternal rest by hiring extra help to drag him back up again.
R.I.P., whoever you were.
Love that "Son of . ." clip! Maybe my favorite from the movie. Loved your story on the director, too!
"died in Obscurity. . . . Obscurity, Arizona" ;D
Quote from: comixzombie on January 21, 2020, 05:08:09 AM
I'm hoping they take this as far as they possibly can. Which raises the question, how far can they take it?
I was thinking what a series 4 would even be.
Just sticking strictly to "monsters", I came up with Dracula's Daughter, Son of Dracula, Dracula (John Carradine), Kharis, and the Phantom of the Opera (Claude Rains). I've still yet to see any of the Invisivle Man sequels, so I'm unsure if any of the Invisible Men look strikingly different from the original.
I'm not knocking the next few I'm about to list, but I'm not sure they'd be hot sellers.
Are Brute Man and Man Made Monster even remotely options? I mean, I would love them. But, how deep can they go?
Do we start getting Karloff and Lugosi from other stuff like The Raven and The Black Cat? Or do they start sprinkling more supporting characters ala Ygor? Renfield, Fritz, Pratorius, Henry Frakenstein?
They're clearly not afraid of double dipping and doing variations of the same characters, so I could ser a King of Fools Quasimodo or a Werewolf of London with a hat and trenchcoat.
They did just make a Dr. Caligari figure...I'd consider that pretty obscure even though its a well known Silent Film. Would be great to get some characters you don't normally see! I'm up for anything.
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 21, 2020, 06:13:35 PM
Love that "Son of . ." clip! Maybe my favorite from the movie. Loved your story on the director, too!
"died in Obscurity. . . . Obscurity, Arizona" ;D
Obscurity, Arizona was a smallish mining community that became a ghost town when the fool's gold vein ran out. It had a population of 5 to 7 (depending on when the Turnbull twins were driving their big rig trucks out of state). It finally dried up when the Interstate highway cut it in half in the 70's. You can still see the old turn off to Mainstreet, marked "Road Ends In 300 ft.".
It's since fallen on hard times. Maggie Turnbull's Obscurity Souvenir Shoppe is lucky to sell 2 or 3 "I Saw Obscurity" pennants a month these days.
My first thought was Billy Barty...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49423131732_9d04122905_o.jpg)
Dr. Caligari - Figure - 3.75 in. - Super7 ReAction, 2020
Now I'm thinking, Close, but... NO. What modern actor does he remind me of?
In my quest to try and figure out what happened to Shannon back in July (I was unsuccessful), I discovered a forgotten figure: the MEGO 14" Dracula! What the heck ever happened to that?! I'd like to see it come to light eventually, along with the fourth series of S7 Remco Monsters...
Here's who I'd want:
Henry Frankenstein
Renfield
Professor Van Helsing
Dracula's Daughter
Son of Dracula
43 Phantom
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on January 22, 2020, 05:28:51 AM
My first thought was Billy Barty...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49423131732_9d04122905_o.jpg)
Dr. Caligari - Figure - 3.75 in. - Super7 ReAction, 2020
Now I'm thinking, Close, but... NO. What modern actor does he remind me of?
Danny Devito, as the Penguin. Batman Returns-1992
Tim Burton said in an interview that his version of the Penguin was based on Caligari.
Quote from: AndyFish on January 22, 2020, 07:51:14 PM
Tim Burton said in an interview that his version of the Penguin was based on Caligari.
Interesting.
Quote from: AndyFish on January 22, 2020, 07:51:14 PM
Tim Burton said in an interview that his version of the Penguin was based on Caligari.
A somewhat interesting blog post I came across on the connections between Tim Burton films and German Expressionistic cinema:
http://popculturehowl.blogspot.com/2012/09/holy-expressionism-batman-thoughts-on_9739.html (http://popculturehowl.blogspot.com/2012/09/holy-expressionism-batman-thoughts-on_9739.html)
I hate to be "that guy", but honestly what good is Caligari without a Cesare figure to go with him? And if we only get one figure, wouldnt Cesare have been the better choice? And before we get into the title of the film, the monster is the star, same as Frankenstein. Also, I wonder how many repaints hes going to get.
And, not impressed thus far of what I can make out on the Mars Attacks figures, the aesthetics look non-retro, hopefully painted samples will change my mind.
I don't think you're being "that guy" but I think they had their backs to the wall-- if they're only doing one figure and the film is called CABINET OF DR CALIGARI aren't they pretty much stuck with the title figure? I agree Cesare has a great look, but so does Caligari-- and you can have him command Nosferatu or the Metropolis Robot until they get around to a proper Cesare.
Quote from: VulcansFury on January 23, 2020, 02:52:30 PM
I hate to be "that guy", but honestly what good is Caligari without a Cesare figure to go with him?...
Same problem with the
They Live figures.
Maybe they are spreading them out to have some special figures for all their shows - or are having some licensing problems...?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on January 23, 2020, 03:24:45 PM
Same problem with the They Live figures.
Maybe they are spreading them out to have some special figures for all their shows - or are having some licensing problems...?
I definitely agree. It would be cool to see a Frank and George figure with the They Live set. Maybe due to Roddy Pipers' estate, that won't be possible.
The NECA They Live figures look great. (Looking/holding them now). Those are fine as a stand alone pair/set.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on January 23, 2020, 03:24:45 PM
Same problem with the They Live figures.
Maybe they are spreading them out to have some special figures for all their shows - or are having some licensing problems...?
I could be wrong, but I think heard that there was licensing problems with Roddy Piper for the Super7 figures. Could be the same for Conrad Veidt.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on January 23, 2020, 04:35:00 PM
I definitely agree. It would be cool to see a Frank and George figure with the They Live set. Maybe due to Roddy Pipers' estate, that won't be possible.
The NECA They Live figures look great. (Looking/holding them now). Those are fine as a stand alone pair/set.
I did hear that Neca are going to release more from They Live so hopefully they've worked out the Roddy Piper licensing issue and it could even mean more to come from Super7. I hope so at least as it would be nice to have some Roddy 3.75" action at some point.
Ian
From a marketing angle, I could see them releasing this lone Caligari fig, then releasing a single Cesar fig.
Then a big nice two fig carded pak from the famous fair scene, with Cesar in coffin, and Caligari as carnival barker.
Marketing (milking) all possibilities from this very old, and limited property. I would buy each one!
Quote from: AndyFish on January 23, 2020, 03:23:32 PM
I don't think you're being "that guy" but I think they had their backs to the wall-- if they're only doing one figure and the film is called CABINET OF DR CALIGARI aren't they pretty much stuck with the title figure? I agree Cesare has a great look, but so does Caligari-- and you can have him command Nosferatu or the Metropolis Robot until they get around to a proper Cesare.
Precisely why I mentioned Frankenstein. We always get the monster, not the main title character.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on January 23, 2020, 03:24:45 PM
Same problem with the They Live figures.
Maybe they are spreading them out to have some special figures for all their shows - or are having some licensing problems...?
Respectfully disagree. The They Live ghouls are incredibly "toyetic" and work just fine on their own. I'd still love a Nada figure, but I'd still wager that the ghouls would still outsell him if they were all released at the same time. Also, I'd bet money that there are more ReAction collectors who have seen They Live than Caligari. Caligari is just old fat man in top hat. I'm sure I'll get one at some point, but he's very plain. Not that Cesare is that much more visually exciting, but I digress. Heck, I might even hold out for a color version to fit in with my other monsters. But long ramble aside, if we got Nada and no ghouls I would have been very disappointed.
Quote from: VulcansFury on January 24, 2020, 04:53:45 PM
Precisely why I mentioned Frankenstein. We always get the monster, not the main title character.
But to the VAST majority of the public the monster is Frankenstein.
Quote from: AndyFish on January 24, 2020, 06:35:22 PM
But to the VAST majority of the public the monster is Frankenstein.
Completely agree. As far as 99.99% of earthlings are concerned Frankenstein is the monster. A similar percentage of earthlings have never heard of the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Of the .001 that have heard of Caligari 51% would be upset if they released a Cesare figure instead of Caligari himself. Obviously, the other 49% want Cesare instead of Caligari. Once again they took the choice that would incite slightly fewer internet mobs.
Is it bizarre and a complete waste of money for a well adjusted adult man with responsibilities and a family to care for to spend $18 on a tiny toy action figure from a movie that was released about 70 years before I was born? Yes, it certainly is. Honestly, I'm astonished someone is mass producing a figure from a fairly obscure German film. That being said I will hand them my $18 and say thank you.
Serious first world problems we have here at UMA.
Was just looking at this on the Super7 website, and realized that his arms/sleeves are gray/white, and not black 9to match the cape/jacket. I'm curious why they went with this look, since it now looks like he's wearing a long vest (which he doesn't wear in the movie).
They have released a 3rd printing of the Universal Monster Garbage Pail Kids if you still need some. The only difference is they are in a blue wrapper this time (and probably a small indicator to them being the 3rd printing somewhere on the back of the card).
https://super7.com/collections/home-page-featured-product/products/universal-monsters-x-gpk-wax-pack-blue
Quote from: Trap-Door Maker on January 27, 2020, 06:20:16 PM
Was just looking at this on the Super7 website, and realized that his arms/sleeves are gray/white, and not black 9to match the cape/jacket. I'm curious why they went with this look, since it now looks like he's wearing a long vest (which he doesn't wear in the movie).
I was wondering the same thing. Otherwise, I liked it. They have to do Cesare.
Quote from: fearliath on January 27, 2020, 07:53:37 PM
They have released a 3rd printing of the Universal Monster Garbage Pail Kids if you still need some. The only difference is they are in a blue wrapper this time (and probably a small indicator to them being the 3rd printing somewhere on the back of the card).
The 2nd printing had ** on the backs of the cards (by the Topps logo), so I imagine the 3rd will have ***.
Quote from: AndyFish on January 24, 2020, 06:35:22 PM
But to the VAST majority of the public the monster is Frankenstein.
You've completely missed my point, and that's that they are not stuck with the main title character, and as I said the monster is the star. You can call it whatever name you like, but the design is what sells (i.e monster vs man). Your best seller is going to be the one you have front and center on the poster. Frankenstein has the monster, Caligari has Cesare. That's what the marketers are promoting, and that's the design that will be the most desired for collectors. But again, my point is that its not required to stick only to the named character in the title. It's a free country, they can do what they want, and if they think an old man is a better seller than the monster, well, alrighty then. General Public confusion as to the name of the Frankenstein Monster doesn't change that. If you make ONE figure from Island of Dr Moreau, I would prefer Bela as The Sayer of the Law (hands down!! Though I'd definitely be down for Moreau himself)
I have to admit I do rather like the sculpt. But I'm going to pass until the inevitable color variant. All of my Universal Monsters are in color, I'll wait for a Caligari that can fit in (just my preference, no hate for those who prefer the b&w version)
And, as another grown adult with family and responsibilities as I "gripe" about an $18 toy, I don't feel like I need to buy everything Super7 churns out. I too am pleased that we're getting stuff based on 70 year old films, but lets be real here - they aren't doing it out of kindness, its a business decision, based mainly on the fact that these are public domain designs that they don't have to license or pay a fee for the rights to do so. Mezco already beat them to the punch well over a decade ago as it is. But if they'd made the creator of Maria instead of Maria, I'd have been severely disappointed. I'm honestly not that upset about Caligari, and I hope I'm not coming off like I am (conveying tone on the internet is always an "art"), I'm just shrugging my shoulders here "whatever". I really just want them both. Speaking of Maria, I did see a Chrome Silver variant in the new 2020 display picture, the version I've been wanting all along, so I'm stoked for that.
So, as someone who would bet money that someone from Super7 stops by to see the free market research and feedback posted here, I'm just putting it out into the universe what I'm willing to spend money on. If you look at their trends, they seem to put out an average of one Public Domain figure per year. At least with Nosferatu they went with the color version first. I do hope we eventually get Cesare, and to me, its more of an oversight to have Caligari without Cesare than it is to have Dracula without Renfield. He's a monster-creator without his monster. And if I'm going to spend $40 on Cabinet of Caligari figures, I'd rather have Caligari & Cesare rather than Caligari b&w and color. Their pricing has made me super selective on variants now.
And for the poster that pointed out the arm color making him look like he's wearing a vest, I do hope they correct that with their inevitable color variant.
Also wanted add for whatever its worth: their newest Iron Maiden figures are great, and the soft goods duster jacket on Stranger In A Strange Land is just fantastic! The hat does not come off btw. So if they want to start working in more soft goods for future figures, they are off to a great start! In fact, I can already say this figure is likely going to be in my top 5 of 2020.
As I've said I love Super7 and most of what they're doing, and I've been to two of their Boo-Dega stores and loved 'em-- but at $18 a pop plus shipping I just can't keep pulling the trigger on these. Whoever is doing the new Scooby Doo figures (Hasbro?) gives you TWO 6" figures for $6-- I realize Super7 is a niche toy maker and has nowhere near the power of a place like Hasbro but 3x the price for 1/5 the amount of plastic seems pretty nuts.
Quote from: AndyFish on January 31, 2020, 03:31:42 PM
As I've said I love Super7 and most of what they're doing, and I've been to two of their Boo-Dega stores and loved 'em-- but at $18 a pop plus shipping I just can't keep pulling the trigger on these. Whoever is doing the new Scooby Doo figures (Hasbro?) gives you TWO 6" figures for $6-- I realize Super7 is a niche toy maker and has nowhere near the power of a place like Hasbro but 3x the price for 1/5 the amount of plastic seems pretty nuts.
The $18 per figure price point is absurd. It really is. The problem is people (including myself) are still buying them so they have no incentive to lower it. The 3.75" figures are my extreme weakness (especially in the classic horror/sci-fi realm) and I can't control myself. I actually didn't buy anything from them for 3 months after they raised the price but the Wave 2 of Universal Monsters sucked me back in.
I'm still miffed about Caligari's unpainted/gray arms ;(
Quote from: VulcansFury on January 31, 2020, 12:25:57 PM
Also wanted add for whatever its worth: their newest Iron Maiden figures are great, and the soft goods duster jacket on Stranger In A Strange Land is just fantastic! The hat does not come off btw. So if they want to start working in more soft goods for future figures, they are off to a great start! In fact, I can already say this figure is likely going to be in my top 5 of 2020.
I'm psyched about the new Maiden figures. In addition to the UM, I collect most of the Super 7 Rock/Metal Figures (Iron Maiden, King Diamond, Slayer, Megadeth, Motorhead, Misfits).
Quote from: geezer butler on February 02, 2020, 04:58:40 AM
I'm psyched about the new Maiden figures. In addition to the UM, I collect most of the Super 7 Rock/Metal Figures (Iron Maiden, King Diamond, Slayer, Megadeth, Motorhead, Misfits).
I love the Misfits figures. I have every single one. They look awesome all together.
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Well those Misfits look glorious all together like that. I only have the first 2 released and the Remo variant but they are great figures and i quite fancy the new Iron Maiden one with the soft goods jacket on, very nice.
Ian
Quote from: Count Zachula on February 02, 2020, 05:24:27 AM
I love the Misfits figures. I have every single one. They look awesome all together.
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An army of Crimson( and other colors)Ghosts. Rad!
The first pictures of what's coming have been released at Toy Fair and there are a few nice new things - https://news.toyark.com/2020/02/22/toy-fair-2020-super7-reaction-figures-379849
Ian
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Cool! Creature Walks is pretty nice. They always overdo the lipstick, though.
Must be a Lugosi rights thing on Ygor?
I'll de-lipstick this Creature just like I did the last two. I'm glad to get the character even though I loathe the movie.
Glad we're seeing Quasimodo, he looks great!
I've gotta temper my excitement because I know wr won't get these til October. Le sigh
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on February 22, 2020, 08:17:23 PM
I'll de-lipstick this Creature just like I did the last two. I'm glad to get the character even though I loathe the movie.
Glad we're seeing Quasimodo, he looks great!
I've gotta temper my excitement because I know wr won't get these til October. Le sigh
Completely agree with all this but especially the Creature Walks Among Us. I dislike the entire concept of the movie so much I haven't even allowed my son (HUGE Creature fan) know it exists for fear it will ruin it all for him. Glad to get the figure though.
Quote from: fearliath on February 22, 2020, 08:24:29 PM
Completely agree with all this but especially the Creature Walks Among Us. I dislike the entire concept of the movie so much I haven't even allowed my son (HUGE Creature fan) know it exists for fear it will ruin it all for him. Glad to get the figure though.
I always made up a better ending in my head.
You have to consider: The Gill Man has regenerative capabilities. He heals from burns and stabs and gunshot wounds in previous films. Perhaps the stuff done to him in the third film were much more drastic than previous damage... but why couldn't he regenerate from this setback as well given time?
I say that Jeff Morrow's cold and jealously paranoid husband/scientist was wrong after operating in the Creature. He was too wrapped up in his own insecurities AND didn't take into account the Gill Man's previous injuries and ability to overcome them. So in the movie, what we don't see is the changes IN the Creature's body. After he hops off that operating table his tissues begin the process of regrowing his inner gills and amphibious breathing organs. The end of the film shows him looking longingly at the crashing waves. Everyone assumes that he's about to go in and drown but the Creature knows the real score. He keeps to the caves of this rocky cliff side, testing his breathing capabilities underwater and slowly, stealthily makes his way back to the Black Lagoon. Kind of like how certain animals have an innate sense of direction when the time comes to migrate during the seasons. All the while he also regenerates his normal appearance. And because the lousy scientists from the movie(s) now believe him to be dead, nobody comes back to look for him to study/exploit. I figure by 1957 he's gotten back to the Lagoon and by early 1959 he looks like his old self again. The only person with any real knowledge of the Gill Man is Lucas and after hearing that the Black Lagoon has been reclaimed by the Creature he decides to keep Mum about it to the scientific world and let the Creature have his peace (and save the lives of anybody fool enough to come looking again).
THE END
I also did this in my head to explain how Ygor's brain is removed and we get the Karloff creature's old brain back again after "Meets The Wolfman".
"The Shape of Water" had a pretty good ending to the Gillman saga. Creech finally gets the girl, and they live happily ever after. I'm not a big fan of the Super 7 figures, but this wave is pretty damn good (minus that dreadful Ygor).
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 22, 2020, 06:41:01 PM
Must be a Lugosi rights thing on Ygor?
I don't think it is. The reason he has a hole in his face (that looks like missing teeth) is for an un-pictured flute accessory. That is... if my sources are correct. :angel:
Quote from: Mord on February 23, 2020, 12:07:43 AM
"The Shape of Water" had a pretty good ending to the Gillman saga. Creech finally gets the girl, and they live happily ever after. I'm not a big fan of the Super 7 figures, but this wave is pretty damn good (minus that dreadful Ygor).
At least we're actually getting an Ygor figure, considering the only other officially licensed one is by Sideshow a number or years back. I for one could not be happier with everything Super 7 has produced of the monsters.
Sad this will probably be the last series they make for this line.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on February 23, 2020, 12:57:55 AM
The reason he has a hole in his face (that looks like missing teeth) is for an un-pictured flute accessory.
I just meant that it doesn't look much like Lugosi.
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 23, 2020, 05:06:44 AM
I just meant that it doesn't look much like Lugosi.
Lol, none of them look like anyone actor specific. I thought you were talking about the toothless thing he had going on. The main reason to have these is the lovely card art in my opinion. The figures are neat enough, but the card art is phenomenal.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on February 23, 2020, 12:57:55 AM
I don't think it is. The reason he has a hole in his face (that looks like missing teeth) is for an un-pictured flute accessory. That is... if my sources are correct. :angel:
That's confusing. You don't hold a flute with your teeth/mouth. And even if it were, the articulation won't allow him to hold it.
I wonder why they chose to do this?
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on February 23, 2020, 06:15:24 AM
That's confusing. You don't hold a flute with your teeth/mouth. And even if it were, the articulation won't allow him to hold it.
I wonder why they chose to do this?
Looks more like a bearded Popeye without his pipe. But the card
is pretty.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on February 23, 2020, 06:18:35 AM
Looks more like a bearded Popeye without his pipe. But the card is pretty.
I forgot that his flute is built more like a recorder. My mistake.
Still wish he didn't have a tooth gap. Maybe I can fill that in with putty and paint it to match.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on February 23, 2020, 05:27:43 AM
Lol, none of them look like anyone actor specific.
I disagree, actually. I think the Ardeth Bey looks like Lugosi, while the Werewolf of London looks like Karloff. I'm not being facetious. I see it. The spot-on one is the Chaney Hunchback, though. I usually dislike Hunchback merchandise, but I like this guy.
That being said, I love all of them and will buy two sets as I've done with every other S7 release. This is my favorite scale. Wish we would have gotten playsets. Wish we would have gotten Henry Frankenstein. But I'll take these and be happy. As for Ygor, I think it's weird if the flute accessory can't be supported by the arms... Maybe we'll get arms that coordinate with the flute on the final release?
Really looking forward to the Michael and Laurie Strode too.
None of these characters are characters that have not been done before by Sideshow except for Revenge of the Creature, which gives me hope we might see some additional characters. Sideshow did every single other one, either in 12", 8", or LBH scale, but the Revenge figure was new. Now, if we were to get a Series 4... I'd want a Henry Frankenstein, an Alucard, a Countess Zaleska, a Maleva, a Van Helsing, a Renfield, and a Bela the Gypsy. Oh, yes, along with a Frankenstein's lab playset and a Dracula's castle playset.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on February 23, 2020, 05:27:43 AM
The main reason to have these is the lovely card art in my opinion.
Agree!
Mars Attacks. From the fantastic cards series.
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Quote from: Anton Phibes on February 23, 2020, 06:35:31 PM
Mars Attacks. From the fantastic cards series.
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There I am!! Finally!!
Quote from: Count Zachula on February 02, 2020, 05:24:27 AM
I love the Misfits figures. I have every single one. They look awesome all together.
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Very cool Count!
New King Diamond figure out too >:D
I noticed they're still only showing 3 Munsters figures (herman, lily & grampa). Do you think it will remain a 3 figure set or maybe expand it to their normal 6 figures per wave/set?
Obviously eddie and marilyn but would the 3rd be uncle gilbert? Seems the other culture vulture companies are adding gil to the line up of Munsters when they do them.
I do love the Munsters but my dislike of flava flynn and crew makes me want to avoid it all. 😞
If it's of any interest to anyone, I noticed in one of the videos of the Super 7 booth at Toy Fair that they had Reaction cardbacks (no figures) of "An American Werewolf in London". Starting at 16:28 in this video:
https://youtu.be/i-0Vr8NRTIc
Well, I like wave 3 more than wave 2 I think. Quasimodo looks the best in this wave, followed very closely by Creech. In fact, I'm liking Quasi so much I'd be happy to see King of Fools and shirtless whipped versions in future waves. Still sad we likely won't see a Colin Clive figure due to estate rights issues.
Munsters look........kinda crap. Their likenesses are VERY cartoony, almost as if there was a licensing issue more than an artistic style choice. Maybe I'll change my mind when I see them painted, and I'm very likely going to buy them regardless. Also of note, looking at their Aliens figures it looks like those were shortened to waves of three, so presumably this might be the case with Munsters? I can think of 6 more off the top of my head (Eddie, Marilyn, Zombo, Uncle Gil, Racing Herman, Racing Grampa), and it would be a shame to not complete the core family at least.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on February 23, 2020, 06:44:52 AM
... if we were to get a Series 4... I'd want a Henry Frankenstein, an Alucard, a Countess Zaleska, a Maleva, a Van Helsing, a Renfield, and a Bela the Gypsy. Oh, yes, along with a Frankenstein's lab playset and a Dracula's castle playset.
Absolutely agreed. I think I could do without Alucard and the Countess if I had to. Some supporting characters would be great. I think Renfield deserves a figure just as much as Ygor.
And as fond as Super7 is of re-paints, I would be happy with them if it meant getting a coffin for Drac, a tomb for the Mummy and an operating table for the Monster. Heck, make a little cardboard diorama background, include a "hero", a monster, an accessory and you'd be good to go. Drac could get Van Helsing, the Monster could have Dr. Frankenstein and so forth.
I also wish we could get Karloff as Mr. Hyde. While it's not as perfect as a Frederick March version I was hoping it would be the closest to a Hyde in this scale we'd get.
Also, I'm glad we're getting a werewolf of London but I wish it was the cloak costume and not the robe version. Ah well.
Anybody know what colors the outfits for Quasimodo and Walking Creature would have been in real life?
I'm thinking they probably weren't bright canary yellow.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on February 24, 2020, 05:11:37 AM
Anybody know what colors the outfits for Quasimodo and Walking Creature would have been in real life?
I'm thinking they probably weren't bright canary yellow.
Do companies have to adhere to the color models that Universal gives them? The green jacket for Frank, the red cape for Drac, the red lips for Creech etc.? Kind of tired of seeing the same colors.
Quote from: fearliath on February 24, 2020, 02:33:06 AM
If it's of any interest to anyone, I noticed in one of the videos of the Super 7 booth at Toy Fair that they had Reaction cardbacks (no figures) of "An American Werewolf in London". Starting at 16:28 in this video:
https://youtu.be/i-0Vr8NRTIc
"If it's of interest" is a MASSIVE understatement! I could probably spitball at least 20 AWIL figures I'd buy. It's funny, I was literally watching this video when I came back to read the forum and was about 2minutes behind the mark, so your post made me stop what I was doing to pay attention, so thank you.
I was deeply disappointed by the interviewer though, barely any questions asked whatsoever while he was literally having a Super7 employee namedrop the products. How hard is it to even ask if there will be more characters? (Robocop, Munsters, etc). Same with the PixelDan channel, who spent too much time bantering with Randy from Neca but couldn't even ask about the lack of Richard Dreyfuss for the Jaws 8" or Christopher Lloyd likeness for their BTTF.
And speaking again of ReActions, I'm glad they are bringing back Nightmare Before Christmas, those were some of the better sculpts during the Funko era (and these are all new sculpts), but that also means they have a relationship with Disney, so here's to hoping for more classic Planet of the Apes. (I'm assuming the Aliens stuff was finalized before the Fox buyout). I REALLY want Astronaut versions of all 4 humans from the first film (even Stewart with interchangeable skeleton head), Julius the cigar smoking jailer, background child chimps from the first film to flesh out my diorama, etc. Then later on to Conquest and all the inmate versions of the apes.
Still not thrilled about their $18 pricepoint or sales gimmicks, but always willing to scoop up dream releases like AWIL and Uni Monsters, Munsters, etc. I already imagine the Wave 3 Uni's will get a SDCC variant set which I'll likely be skipping, but I do plan on getting a set of wave 3 to open.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on February 24, 2020, 05:11:37 AM
Anybody know what colors the outfits for Quasimodo and Walking Creature would have been in real life?
There are no color pics of the Creature, but I think the Sideshow 12" probably got it right.
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 24, 2020, 06:04:06 AM
There are no color pics of the Creature, but I think the Sideshow 12" probably got it right.
Well, that's kinda how I always imagined the Creature:
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With Quasimodo being about the same - undyed material. (Or maybe a very light grey, blue or green.)
Someone must have made note of the costume color - even though it was being photographed in B&W.
The Sideshow version is by far the best "Walk Among Us" Creech action figure I've seen/owned. They used the same color on the Little Big Head version, as well.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on February 24, 2020, 08:24:29 AM
Someone must have made note of the costume color - even though it was being photographed in B&W.
Is there an "Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About" book on the '23 Hunchback movie? Anybody got a FILMFAX index?
Quote from: Mord on February 24, 2020, 07:49:41 PM
The Sideshow version is by far the best "Walk Among Us" Creech action figure I've seen/owned. They used the same color on the Little Big Head version, as well.
Love that figure. I only own three 12 inch Sideshow figures---Frankenstein, White Zombie, and Walk Among Us Creech. I spent a pretty penny, but it was worth it. I actually like that film a lot. That was first Creature film I ever saw as a kid, so has sentimental value.
Quote from: geezer butler on February 24, 2020, 11:10:46 PM
Love that figure. I only own three 12 inch Sideshow figures---Frankenstein, White Zombie, and Walk Among Us Creech. I spent a pretty penny, but it was worth it. I actually like that film a lot. That was first Creature film I ever saw as a kid, so has sentimental value.
I like it, too. The Creature movies were a huge part of my childhood. I would cancel any plans with friends when they were on Saturday afternoon monsterfests on TV. I would stay up all night (even school nights) when they played on late night. I would be in my first period math class very bleary-eyed, but we'll worth it.
Seeing that Sideshow Creature Walks Among Us figure brings back a lot of good memories! Going out "in the wild" trying to track down these amazing 12-inch figures back in the day was so much fun! Still the greatest 1/6 scale monster figures ever created for the mass market.
Quote from: Joseph_Baeza on February 25, 2020, 02:33:08 AM
Seeing that Sideshow Creature Walks Among Us figure brings back a lot of good memories! Going out "in the wild" trying to track down these amazing 12-inch figures back in the day was so much fun! Still the greatest 1/6 scale monster figures ever created for the mass market.
You are so right, Joseph. The first time I ever saw a Sideshow figure was at Target right after New Year's (1999). I saw the first wave of the 8"ers and thought I was dreaming. I bought doubles of all three. Then, the 12"ers hit, and I was hooked. I loved those "into the wild" toy hunts (before the internet ruined the thrill). Good times!
Quote from: Mord on February 25, 2020, 04:35:07 AM
I loved those "into the wild" toy hunts (before the internet ruined the thrill).
You mean, before the internet made you aware of things you never knew existed! ;D
Quote from: Mord on February 25, 2020, 04:35:07 AM
You are so right, Joseph. The first time I ever saw a Sideshow figure was at Target right after New Year's (1999). I saw the first wave of the 8"ers and thought I was dreaming. I bought doubles of all three. Then, the 12"ers hit, and I was hooked. I loved those "into the wild" toy hunts (before the internet ruined the thrill). Good times!
Wow! Target carried Sideshow?! You are lucky to had find those at Target. Toys R Us and local comic book shops had some Sideshow(s). If one could locate them.
1998/1999 was a great time for Monsters.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on February 25, 2020, 05:49:44 AM
Wow! Target carried Sideshow?! You are lucky to had find those at Target. Toys R Us and local comic book shops had some Sideshow(s). If one could locate them.
Yes, those series one SS 8" ers were at Target, Wall Mart, T'r'U, and other stores. The best thing is that they were under 10 dollars at the big box stores.
I recall buying series 1 and 2 of those Sideshow figures at Wal-Mart. I was so excited to get the Creature!
I wonder if anybody at Super7 would consider making Hammer Horror Reaction figures?
I also wonder if anybody at Toy Fair inquired about a Ceasare from "Caligari"?
I'm a little surprised that ReAction hasn't made a few "accessories".
Dungeon Torture Devices wouldn't require as much licensing. Nor would Electronic Equipment, Laboratory Tables, Mad Doctor Glassware or Coffins & Tombstones. A couple Creepy Doorways for backdrops would be nice.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on February 25, 2020, 12:11:37 PM
I'm a little surprised that ReAction hasn't made a few "accessories".
Dungeon Torture Devices wouldn't require as much licensing. Nor would Electronic Equipment, Laboratory Tables, Mad Doctor Glassware or Coffins & Tombstones. A couple Creepy Doorways for backdrops would be nice.
Stuff like that would definitely make me more interested in collecting that figure line. That's a great idea!
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on February 25, 2020, 12:11:37 PM
Dungeon Torture Devices wouldn't require as much licensing.
Or any.
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 25, 2020, 05:10:21 PM
Or any.
Depends if they use Universal art on the cards to tie it to any specific movie. That would make them of more interest to the collector.
The "Playsets" they've done have been shelf warmers-- Planet of the Apes Statue of Liberty cardboard cutout with some plastic rocks. Not exactly a strong indicator that they're into the playset category.
Quote from: AndyFish on February 25, 2020, 07:35:47 PM
The "Playsets" they've done have been shelf warmers-- Planet of the Apes Statue of Liberty cardboard cutout with some plastic rocks. Not exactly a strong indicator that they're into the playset category.
Amazing.
Who could pass up a quality playset like a cardboard cutout of the Statue of Liberty and some plastic rocks? Has the world gone mad?
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They did make this "haunted house" a couple years back. I've seen pop up books that look better.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on February 25, 2020, 07:59:50 PM
Amazing.
Who could pass up a quality playset like a cardboard cutout of the Statue of Liberty and some plastic rocks? Has the world gone mad?
I'm still waiting for a Monolith Monsters playset.
Quote from: Count Zachula on February 25, 2020, 08:03:07 PM
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They did make this "haunted house" a couple years back. I've seen pop up books that look better.
I'm not sure I would have played with this at 5 years old. Lame.
JP
Quote from: Count Zachula on February 25, 2020, 08:03:07 PM
... They did make this "haunted house" a couple years back. I've seen pop up books that look better.
I remember that now. And it was only $75, right?
I withdraw my suggestion that Super7 makes any accessories. Just forget I said anything, anything at all.
I don't know why S7 doesn't take on the Kenner model for playsets like they do with their figures. Plastic is not that expensive.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on February 25, 2020, 10:10:36 PM
And it was only $75, right?
It was, which was
nuts! I wonder if they sold even one?
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 26, 2020, 04:26:23 AM
It was, which was nuts! I wonder if they sold even one?
Like with a lot of things like this they just seem to go up in value - https://www.ebay.com/itm/SDCC-2015-Reaction-Super7-Haunted-House-Playset-Funko-Figure-Universal-Monsters/351833048086?hash=item51eae24416:g:4GUAAOSwLVZVpEq9 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/SDCC-2015-Reaction-Super7-Haunted-House-Playset-Funko-Figure-Universal-Monsters/351833048086?hash=item51eae24416:g:4GUAAOSwLVZVpEq9)
I must admit that I quite like this set......well saying that I really like the box but did think that they could have done better with the artwork on the play set (like making it look more like the box artwork). I bought one when it was released which my boys have had a lot of fun with when I get it out at Halloween and fill it with my Horror figures and I bought one when it was on sale for around $35. I've kept that one sealed and looking at what people are trying to get for them now a days it might end up becoming a small investment.
Ian
Based on the cursed cardboard, that's the reason I'd rather get accessories of plastic like a coffin or lab table than something that *should* be neat like Drac's tomb or a Frankenstein laboratory.
Sometime I think the wrong people get to make toys. Where are all the great ideas? 👀
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 26, 2020, 04:26:23 AM
It was, which was nuts! I wonder if they sold even one?
Palifan bought two.
Astounding someone paid over $200 for that Haunted House playset on ebay. I remember them sitting in stock with BBTS for a long, long time before finally selling. I had thought about getting it, but nothing appealed to me at all, between the cardboard or the artwork.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on February 26, 2020, 09:13:22 AM
Palifan bought two.
The first one I paid over the odds for and the seller really annoyed me and then shortly after some turned up at the reduced price so I bought another to make me feel better about buying the first one. Sometimes even I can't figure out my logic but as mentioned my sons have had a lot of fun with one of them and if they do end up keeping their higher value it might all work out in the end.
Ian
Not Universal but in related news, a Super7 employee friend said that Caesare isn't planned, just Caligari. :/
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on February 26, 2020, 01:59:23 PM
Not Universal but in related news, a Super7 employee friend said that Caesare isn't planned, just Caligari. :/
Guess I'll just have to make my own, but with Blackjack and Hookers
Quote from: Palifan on February 26, 2020, 07:50:31 AM
Like with a lot of things like this they just seem to go up in value -
Unbelievable! :o
Quote from: aura of foreboding on February 26, 2020, 03:20:24 AM
I don't know why S7 doesn't take on the Kenner model for playsets like they do with their figures. Plastic is not that expensive.
That's kind of exactly what they were doing!
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Some, but the better sets were all plastic:
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I wonder if playlets are a dog for a small company like S7? I know I couldn't care less about one, if I had small kids I doubt I'd drop $75 for some cardboard display. I think their major focus is on adult collectors rather than kids who would use the playsets and it seems like they'd have to tie up a lot of capital in inventory for something that might not move.
At SDCC or NYCC (I don't remember which) they had a ton of the Planet of the Apes Statue of Liberty sets, and while I did see several people walking around with them, they didn't sell out.
Quote from: AndyFish on February 28, 2020, 01:16:35 PM
I wonder if playlets are a dog for a small company like S7? ...
I wasn't so much concerned about full-fledged playsets as I was thinking about a few choice set pieces like sarcophaguses, etc., and flat backdrops like castle doors and walls - something to give a little atmospheric background for displaying collectible figures on shelves. My days of getting down on the floor and playing with these things is long over - just ask my knees.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on February 28, 2020, 01:25:40 PM
and flat backdrops like castle doors and walls - something to give a little atmospheric background
And even those would probably be of little interest to people who keep their figures on the card.
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 28, 2020, 04:05:55 PM
And even those would probably be of little interest to people who keep their figures on the card.
I'm not
that old.
I still like to pick them up and handle them, turn them over, etc. I ain't dead, yet.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on February 28, 2020, 04:13:45 PM
I ain't dead, yet.
I keep mine on the cards and I'm not dead. (Though I haven't checked, today.)
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 28, 2020, 05:19:37 PM
I keep mine on the cards and I'm not dead. ...
The Deceased are always the last to know.
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I thought it said "diseased". ;D
Super7 is closing their San Francisco and San Diego walk-in stores until this virus thing passes.
They will have as many employees as possible work from home.
They will still be filling online orders for the time being.
Hey, Super7!
How about some special offerings during this time when you are not putting out convention exclusives?
You still have customers who want more Universal Monster product. We can still make purchases on the Internet.
Something?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on April 23, 2020, 09:34:08 PM
You still have customers who want more Universal Monster product.
Are the toy factories in China still working?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on April 23, 2020, 09:34:08 PM
Hey, Super7!
How about some special offerings during this time when you are not putting out convention exclusives?
You still have customers who want more Universal Monster product. We can still make purchases on the Internet.
Something?
As I understand it they intend to do something in lieu of the now cancelled comic con. For what it's worth here are a few other pieces of information:
•There was not going to be a Boodega at SDCC this year (even before COVID). There was going to be something like it later in the year (closer to Halloween).
•The soakies are still planned to happen (Mr. Flynn himself told me that just last week).
•With all that being said everything is up in the air right now for obvious reasons. China says they're still shipping stuff but if you run a non-essential business how much do you want to have them ship you? I have no inside info on this next part but it stands to reason that a manufacturer of toys may scale back production of new items during a time when there is the most unemployment since the Great Depression. It doesn't make a ton of sense to invest in development & production costs when you can't sell enough to even break even.
Quote from: fearliath on April 24, 2020, 12:10:28 AM
As I understand it they intend to do something in lieu of the now cancelled comic con. For what it's worth here are a few other pieces of information:
•There was not going to be a Boodega at SDCC this year (even before COVID). There was going to be something like it later in the year (closer to Halloween).
•The soakies are still planned to happen (Mr. Flynn himself told me that just last week)....
Hey - A couple bright spots, there.
I know this is a lousy time to be selling unemployed people stuff they don't actually
need.
Mainly, I just wanted to get people talking about
something here.
I REALLY want those soakies and the Reaction Series 3 to happen. Many if not all of those figures will never get made again at this scale (and for some maybe any scale) again.
Pixel Dan did another interview with Bryan Flynn. Towards the end they did discuss the Universal Monster Super Soakies. Reading between the lines it appears they were going to release those at a Boodega event at NYCC. COVID 19 derailed that. They will be releasing them (they already have production versions done and painted) but they don't know when that will be now. Likely late in the year or next year.
Quote from: fearliath on May 20, 2020, 04:14:43 AM
Pixel Dan did another interview with Bryan Flynn. Towards the end they did discuss the Universal Monster Super Soakies. Reading between the lines it appears they were going to release those at a Boodega event at NYCC. COVID 19 derailed that. They will be releasing them (they already have production versions done and painted) but they don't know when that will be now. Likely late in the year or next year.
They were going to do a Boodega at NYCC?!?! Gah! Damn you Covid! >:(
Super7 seems to still be regularly putting out releases. I'm not worried about the soakies or reaction figures, I know they will be produced.
The stuff they're putting out now was made late last year. The issue moving forward is getting it made and shipped over. Every step of getting anything from China is taking much longer right now. I recently had a large shipment of goods sit at a Chinese airport for 2 weeks before it got on a plane. Then it sat in customs for over a week. In all from order to receipt it took over a month (by air) to arrive and cost 5X the normal cost. Normally I would have received in less than 5 days from order of these products.
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Here is a new wave of ReAction Action Figures to Celebrate the Universal Monsters Legacy. Each figure is about 3.75 inches tall and comes in a retro figure packaging similar to the classic Kenner figures of the 1980's.
Shipping Wednesday November 25, 2020 (subject to change).
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That picture they use for Ygor is certainly an interesting choice considering it isn't Lugosi,lol.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on May 21, 2020, 04:21:50 AM
That picture they use for Ygor is certainly an interesting choice considering it isn't Lugosi,lol.
Rick Baker, right?
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 21, 2020, 04:55:15 AM
Rick Baker, right?
I dunno if it's a Baker Z brush or not....I just know it isn't a direct pic of ole Blue Eyes.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on May 21, 2020, 05:03:39 AM
I dunno if it's a Baker Z brush or not.
It's Baker in makeup.
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Quote from: Mike Scott on May 21, 2020, 05:43:05 AM
It's Baker in makeup.
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I see a lot of people use the Baker photo instead of an actual one of Lugosi. It is an uncanny make up, a little TOO uncanny maybe...
Anybody have an ideas for a base body to do a head and hand swap with for the forthcoming "Werewolf
of London" figure? I really want him in his lurking clothes!
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on May 26, 2020, 09:05:24 AM
Anybody have an ideas for a base body to do a head and hand swap with for the forthcoming "Werewolf
of London" figure?
What scale?
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 26, 2020, 04:26:39 PM
What scale?
I imagine 3.75" (1/18 scale ish) for the forthcoming Super 7 Werewolf of London figure.
Quote from: fearliath on May 26, 2020, 10:53:34 PM
I imagine 3.75" (1/18 scale ish) for the forthcoming Super 7 Werewolf of London figure.
Oh yeah! Duh!
Sorry, I should've made that clear!
I'm trying to figure out another 3 3/4" figure I could use to make the Werewolf of London in his
prowling around clothes, like the old Sideshow version. I can do without the hat and figure I'll have to
make the cloak with fabric but a base figure in that suit jacket is eluding me.
I'm not great with sculpting but can do the paint job fine. And I've developed a way to swap heads and hands on these figures that involves a little cutting, some drilling, and the use of a makeshift peg to hold the hands/head in place. So swapping those out would t be an issue. I just can't find the right body to use. The "They Live" guy is a different type of suit and wouldn't work and I'm out of ideas.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on May 27, 2020, 05:54:27 AM
Sorry, I should've made that clear!
I'm trying to figure out another 3 3/4" figure I could use to make the Werewolf of London in his
prowling around clothes, like the old Sideshow version. I can do without the hat and figure I'll have to
make the cloak with fabric but a base figure in that suit jacket is eluding me.
I'm not great with sculpting but can do the paint job fine. And I've developed a way to swap heads and hands on these figures that involves a little cutting, some drilling, and the use of a makeshift peg to hold the hands/head in place. So swapping those out would t be an issue. I just can't find the right body to use. The "They Live" guy is a different type of suit and wouldn't work and I'm out of ideas.
If you wanted to make the character as he appeared in the film's finale, the They Live suit alien actually would work. When he attacks at the Monk's Rest, and at the end of the flick, he's just in a normal suit. He's actually in a normal suit for more of the flick as the werewolf than he is in the hat scarf and coat combo. Just a thought if you wish to make it easier on yourself.
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May have to try that! I need to grab a "They Live" guy and see how he'd look with a darker painted jacket.
Just FYI they are having a 20% off sale until 6-21-20 automatically for orders over $100 (no code required)
Now, if only we can get them to answer more of the Q&A quarantine questions, specifically whether or not we'll get MORE Munsters than just the three shown (Need the entire family including Eddie and Marilyn, and want Zombo, Uncle Gil and the Racing outfit versions of Herman & Grampa)
I just recently ordered their Army Of Ash set. I wish it were more Army of Darkness than Army of Ash with 4 Ash variants. It makes me think they don't plan on making any further, since you usually need the hero to "anchor" the wave and they almost entirely blew their load with wave 1, unless you count S-Mart Ash & Rip Van Winkle Ash. SO many Deadites still needed, including a plain vanilla version.
Quote from: VulcansFury on June 19, 2020, 07:22:29 AM
Just FYI they are having a 20% off sale until 6-21-20 automatically for orders over $100 (no code required)
Now, if only we can get them to answer more of the Q&A quarantine questions, specifically whether or not we'll get MORE Munsters than just the three shown (Need the entire family including Eddie and Marilyn, and want Zombo, Uncle Gil and the Racing outfit versions of Herman & Grampa)
I just recently ordered their Army Of Ash set. I wish it were more Army of Darkness than Army of Ash with 4 Ash variants. It makes me think they don't plan on making any further, since you usually need the hero to "anchor" the wave and they almost entirely blew their load with wave 1, unless you count S-Mart Ash & Rip Van Winkle Ash. SO many Deadites still needed, including a plain vanilla version.
I've ordered the Army Of Darkness set as well from Zavvi (it's the only way to get these in the UK), although the Medieval Ash isn't on offer for some reason. Zavvi are always doing things like this and then they'll add the missing character months later?! They've also just put up wave 3 of the Universal Monsters so you can see how all over the place they are with their releases. Hopefully we'll get wave 4 of the Universal Monsters released here as well at some point as it works out way to expensive getting things sent from the US (even though I'll probably have to buy the Monster Sokies from the US once they get released).
Ian
Ian
Super 7 sent me an email announcing pending news July 22-25.
They say Friday, July 24 will feature "Monster News" and teased it with this image:
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Larger scale Creature figure maybe? I'm in.
Quote from: Count Zachula on July 17, 2020, 07:22:26 PM
Larger scale Creature figure maybe? I'm in.
Would seem to be! ;D
Super 7 said "Friday will be all about the monsters" - plural.
Suggesting that there will be multiple announcements. But they gave NO details.
(I hope they come up with a nice boxed Creature for Mike to add to his collection.)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 17, 2020, 08:04:34 PM
(I hope they come up with a nice boxed Creature for Mike to add to his collection.)
And a nice boxed Frankenstein for yours! :)
Oh, I see what you're referring to! What is that thing??? :)
More info here:
https://super7.com/collections/spectacular-stay-at-home-ic-con-special
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 18, 2020, 12:23:19 AM
Still kinda vague, though.
I figured the monster part was all anyone here cared about. Four days of announcements, third day is monsters.
That about says it.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 18, 2020, 02:11:48 AM
I figured the monster part was all anyone here cared about.
Pretty much it for me.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 18, 2020, 02:33:22 AM
Pretty much it for me.
Fingers crossed on on a nice, boxed Creature that is not cutesy this time. (And doesn't look like he is sloppily eating a red jelly doughnut.)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 18, 2020, 03:00:42 AM
Fingers crossed on on a nice, boxed Creature that is not cutesy this time.
That box looks just like the Penn-Plax box.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 18, 2020, 03:54:01 AM
That box looks just like the Penn-Plax box.
Ding ding!
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on July 18, 2020, 04:39:17 AM
Ding ding!
Are you just agreeing with me, or do you know something? ;D
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 18, 2020, 05:00:30 AM
Are you just agreeing with me, or do you know something? ;D
Do you have a SPP wallet with cards?
I think he's calling you a "ding ding." :P
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 18, 2020, 05:14:45 AM
I think he's calling you a "ding ding." :P
That's silly. Everybody knows I'm a Coo Coo.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 18, 2020, 05:00:30 AM
Are you just agreeing with me, or do you know something? ;D
Look at what Super 7 has done with the monsters in the past. They almost always do one of three things: (1) Recreate a mildly obscure (to the general public) monster item such as the Creature towel, (2) do their own take and expand a classic line - Reaction (Remco), Super Soakies (forthcoming), or (3) do something that was never done they always wanted done when they where younger (Keshi Surprise).
Occasionally they just team up with a company and do something cool (GPK, shoes) but it's almost always something vintage-ish.
I think your guess falls squarely in category 1.
Quote from: fearliath on July 18, 2020, 03:55:35 PM
I think your guess falls squarely in category 1.
I can't wait to see what it is! :) It better not be so limited that it sells out in the first 5 min.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 18, 2020, 06:26:40 PM
I can't wait to see what it is! :) It better not be so limited that it sells out in the first 5 min.
😬
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 18, 2020, 06:26:40 PM
I can't wait to see what it is! :) It better not be so limited that it sells out in the first 5 min.
We'll probably have a better chance to get those limited items if they're putting them up online. Compared to physically waiting in line at the Boodega...
Anybody buy any of the SDCC 2020 exclusive stuff, yet? If you like TMNT, things are selling out!
https://super7.com/collections/spectacular-stay-at-home-ic-con-special?goal=0_ba98dc9def-2983527d47-151841561&mc_cid=2983527d47&mc_eid=d89c0e23af
Can't wait till "monster day", tomorrow! :) I'll be up bright and early! (Well, early anyway.)
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 23, 2020, 08:42:54 PM
Anybody buy any of the SDCC 2020 exclusive stuff, yet? If you like TMNT, things are selling out!
https://super7.com/collections/spectacular-stay-at-home-ic-con-special?goal=0_ba98dc9def-2983527d47-151841561&mc_cid=2983527d47&mc_eid=d89c0e23af
Can't wait till "monster day", tomorrow! :) I'll be up bright and early! (Well, early anyway.)
That Weird Science, Chet is awesome ☺
I bought the Chet. I don't know why because I'm not a Weird Science superfan or anything but that figure is really amazing. And it glows! If you're paying attention the stuff is easy to get. If you wait an hour or two, you may not get it because you procrastinated.
Quote from: fearliath on July 23, 2020, 11:32:03 PM
If you wait an hour or two, you may not get it because you procrastinated.
When do they start? (EST) It's at the place I linked to, right? Not some FB, or Twitter page?
Yeah, what time and where's the link?
https://super7.com/collections/all?sort=created-descending&sort_by=created-descending (https://super7.com/collections/all?sort=created-descending&sort_by=created-descending)
11am west coast.
12pm mountain
1pm central
2pm east coast
11am pst was a time saw somewhere but i think it holds true. Just keep refreshing till the monster goods show up.
I suspect it wont be much UM stuff besides the reported penn plax reaction creature.
Quote from: deadonarrival on July 24, 2020, 01:46:59 AM
11am west coast.
I'm going to start looking a little earlier and keep checking every hour, just in case. :)
Quote from: deadonarrival on July 24, 2020, 01:46:59 AM
I suspect it wont be much UM stuff besides the reported penn plax reaction creature.
It does just say "monsters", so that can be anything. The one outline is clearly the Creature, though, so we're at least getting that many UMs.
I see they have the UM puffy stickers back, so I'm going to throw one of those in my cart.
Thanks!
Awww snap! I was hoping it'd all be UMs. :/
HEADS UP!
9AM Pacific / noon Eastern is the release time. S7 has this in their IG stories if you wanna confirm. It's my understanding that, besides the Penn Plax homage, theres a Creature shirt with the aquarium box on it, as well as a Bride shirt. TMK, that's all th UM merch for this special.
Yes 9 AM PACIFIC TIME. If you get on at 11 Pacific what you want will be sold out.
If you say 9, i believe it but i know i saw 11 listed somewhere last week.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Righto! 9AM PST!! Thanks!
Make sure to show some pictures here, so I can see what I missed. :angel:
FWIW also Haunted Mansion today...
Its up! https://super7.com/collections/spectacular-stay-at-home-ic-con-special/products/universal-monsters-reaction-figure-creature-from-the-black-lagoon-aquarium-box-sdcc-2020
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2726/1450/products/1594323259RE-Creature_SDCC_CARD_2048x2048.png?v=1595279431)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2726/1450/products/RE-Creature_SDCC_FIG_2048x2048.png?v=1595279463)
What a cool reference!
This one cost me more to ship to the UK than to buy the figure but I'm just happy enough to have him ;D
Hopefully I'll get the free gift as well but who knows if that's coming with my order.
Ian
I got my "Penn Plax"!
I assume the art on the back will be the same as the t-shirt?
Quote from: Palifan on July 24, 2020, 04:07:12 PM
This one cost me more to ship to the UK than to buy the figure but I'm just happy enough to have him ;D
Hopefully I'll get the free gift as well but who knows if that's coming with my order.
Ian
They said the free gift would show in your cart but I didn't see one in mine, nor in my confirmation email.
Quote from: Count Zachula on July 24, 2020, 04:16:53 PM
They said the free gift would show in your cart but I didn't see one in mine, nor in my confirmation email.
It says "One gift per order. While supplies last." Maybe they ran out . . . in the first 10 minutes?
Quote from: Count Zachula on July 24, 2020, 04:16:53 PM
They said the free gift would show in your cart but I didn't see one in mine, nor in my confirmation email.
Reading on the super FB page I think there's been an error each day with this free gift and Brian apparently said that all the orders get a free gift so fingers crossed something else comes through with our orders......hopefully it's something we'll like as well!
Ian
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 24, 2020, 04:13:36 PM
I got my "Penn Plax"!
I assume the art on the back will be the same as the t-shirt?
You can see the back at about 2:20 in this video (so to answer your question directly - yes, same as the shirt):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjadoBLfCG8&list=PLrFGHHfh7ZfT3GUgAl9npZX0pdGPm1Sir&index=6&t=0s# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjadoBLfCG8&list=PLrFGHHfh7ZfT3GUgAl9npZX0pdGPm1Sir&index=6&t=0s#)
1pm EST, just got my order in for the Ceature...
All is well so far!
Got my Penn Plax Creature, the Creature T-Shirt and ReAction Haunted Mansion set! Really cool items offered up today by Super7. If SDCC were actually held this week, I doubt I would've gotten any of these items.
Everything still seems to be available. Even 2 hours late.
I looked all over trying to find where i saw 11. Must have been one of the many other companies pumping out the same pop culture dreck. Lol.
Quote from: deadonarrival on July 24, 2020, 06:15:54 PM
Everything still seems to be available. Even 2 hours late.
Chet, Marty McFly and some of the TMNT things are sold out, so some of today's things will probably sell out before tomorrow.
Penn Plax Creature sold out (a while ago actually)
Huh...
Glad I got him, though I really only ordered him because of the Haunted Mansion figures. I was hoping he'd be a larger format. But he is cool nonetheless.
Quote from: fearliath on July 24, 2020, 07:01:36 PM
Penn Plax Creature sold out (a while ago actually)
Wow! Already? Hope every got one who wanted one!
Quote from: fearliath on July 24, 2020, 07:01:36 PM
Penn Plax Creature sold out (a while ago actually)
They're popping up on eBay, already! One guy wants $100 !!
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 24, 2020, 08:37:56 PM
Wow! Already? Hope every got one who wanted one!
Glad there was nothing there that interested me.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 24, 2020, 08:50:22 PM
They're popping up on eBay, already! One guy wants $100 !!
Bastards. Maybe that's why they sold out so fast. Was there an item limit, or could you buy all you wanted?
Totally sucks I had one in my shopping cart and was shopping for other items and it disappeared out of my cart!
Bastards. Maybe that's why they sold out so fast. Was there an item limit, or could you buy all you wanted?
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I believe it said limit 2 if I read correctly...
Do we know how many were made?
It was limited to 2 per address/person. If someone tried to order more it cancels the order. I heard the owner talk about how many of each item they make. He said they never release the total they make because they feel if it's a low number it just encourages scalpers to jump on it to resale. He said they don't purposely limit anything but instead produce as many as they think they can easily sell. Some items popularity surprises them and they end up making more (like the towels and GPK's last year).
On the stuff this year no one can complain. They said in advance when it was going on sale and it was available for at least a couple of hours.
Darn I missed the Creature😔
Quote from: 1/6thtoyz on July 24, 2020, 11:02:52 PM
Darn I missed the Creature😔
What did you do, fall asleep . . at (9 to) noon?
I knew I should have bought two!
Quote from: scarey1scd on July 24, 2020, 10:02:21 PM
Bastards. Maybe that's why they sold out so fast. Was there an item limit, or could you buy all you wanted?
I believe it said limit 2 if I read correctly...
Do we know how many were made?
Well, if I bought 2, my girlfriend bought 2. someone where I worked bought 2 for me, etc....
I imagine scalpers have a list of people who will help them exceed limits. Just buying 2 of something and selling one for 100% profit makes your own collection free.
(Bastards.)
I got stuck at work in a hell loop and by the time I could Log on the Creature was gone.
Call the stores! They have them and I order over the phone all the time due to stuff selling out online:
Super7 San Francisco:
(415) 374-7190
Super7 San Diego:
(619) 339-2642
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 25, 2020, 12:40:59 AM
Call the stores! They have them and I order over the phone all the time due to stuff selling out online:
Super7 San Francisco:
(415) 374-7190
Super7 San Diego:
(619) 339-2642
I'll call thanks
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 24, 2020, 11:29:06 PM
What did you do, fall asleep . . at (9 to) noon?
I knew I should have bought two!
Mike
Some people work for a living you know lol
Don't want nothing from today's batch. Most of it is sold out already, anyway! Bunch of weird Japanese toys.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 25, 2020, 12:40:59 AM
Call the stores! They have them and I order over the phone all the time due to stuff selling out online:
Super7 San Francisco:
(415) 374-7190
Super7 San Diego:
(619) 339-2642
Just ordered mine now and I'm stoked and added a creature glass too.😘
Thanks
Guys!!!
Quote from: 1/6thtoyz on July 25, 2020, 08:30:31 PM
Just ordered mine now and I'm stoked and added a creature glass too.😘
That's great! I didn't think it would work. If they have more, why do they say "sold out"? I mean, it's all the same place!
Five people have paid up to $85 for those, on eBay!
Wish I could tell them where to get them for $20.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 25, 2020, 10:13:51 PM
That's great! I didn't think it would work. If they have more, why do they say "sold out"? I mean, it's all the same place!
They said only ten left if that was true
Quote from: 1/6thtoyz on July 25, 2020, 10:41:54 PM
They said only ten left if that was true
That's what I mean. Why does the website say "sold out" and then when you call they say there are 10 left!? Maybe it's so the scalpers don't buy all of them?
Pretty sure they have to keep some stock on hand for replacements/exchanges/lost packages. So they probably have 10 in store for purposes like that, and then they have to have some backup in the warehouse. I mean it would suck if USPS crushed your package and ruined your Creech only to be told they have no more.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 26, 2020, 02:18:37 AM
I mean it would suck if USPS crushed your package and ruined your Creech only to be told they have no more.
If that happens to me, it will
definitely suck!
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 26, 2020, 02:35:06 AM
If that [breakage]happens to me, it will definitely suck!
I hope they are a lot sturdier than those reproductions that were made some years ago. Almost no one got one through the mail without something broken about them. Lot of broken claws.
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=25179.0
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 26, 2020, 02:45:00 AM
Lot of broken claws.
Those were styrene, though. ReAction figs. are vinyl. Of course, it was the poor packaging the was the real problem with those Penn Plax reissues. And they sent their
replacements the same way! :laugh:
I wish Super7 would release a new set of prints from their ReAction monster card art by Ed Repka like they did a couple of years ago. Those prints are some of the best Univ Monsters collectibles ever made. Now they have wave 2 and 3 art to produce prints from.
Quote from: Buzzybean on July 26, 2020, 05:35:43 AM
I wish Super7 would release a new set of prints from their ReAction monster card art by Ed Repka like they did a couple of years ago. Those prints are some of the best Univ Monsters collectibles ever made. Now they have wave 2 and 3 art to produce prints from.
Those prints are fantastic and the price point at $50 was a fantastic value. I wish they made them for all of the figures they've released. Problem is those were released at the Boodega in July 2018 and the mummy prints finally just sold out this week. For whatever reason people didn't end up buying those beauties as you would expect. At a minimum I'd love Dracula, Wolfman, Phantom and Invisible Man.
I'd enjoy a "Value Set" of prints for $50. I wanted them, but could not justify the price, as I don't generally collect art in the traditional sense.
Quote from: fearliath on July 26, 2020, 06:45:54 AM
Those prints are fantastic and the price point at $50 was a fantastic value. I wish they made them for all of the figures they've released. Problem is those were released at the Boodega in July 2018 and the mummy prints finally just sold out this week. For whatever reason people didn't end up buying those beauties as you would expect. At a minimum I'd love Dracula, Wolfman, Phantom and Invisible Man.
When I bought my set after the SDCC 2018 they only had a couple of sets left. I never understood how they had additional Mummy prints laying around. I want more of the monsters but I also wish they released some of the Planet of the Apes art. I've seen where the artist Ed Repka has appeared at a couple of Chiller cons. I wonder if he sells any prints of his artwork there?
They were commissioned by Super 7 for their retail products so it's unlikely Ed Repka can sell the prints himself.
FWIW on the Pen Plax Creature, I did notice after it was "sold out" it had become available again. Might be worth checking it out from time to time, you might get lucky.
I know the frenzy has been on the SDCC exclusives as of late, but has anyone heard anything about Series 3 with Son of Frankenstein, Ygor, Hunchback, Creature Walks, Werewolf of London, and Ardeth? I have had a bad feeling in my stomach that these were going to be canceled due to perceived lack of interest (even though a vintage Creature reference just sold out in hours)...
Quote from: Oh Chick on July 27, 2020, 05:54:34 PM
I know the frenzy has been on the SDCC exclusives as of late, but has anyone heard anything about Series 3 with Son of Frankenstein, Ygor, Hunchback, Creature Walks, Werewolf of London, and Ardeth? I have had a bad feeling in my stomach that these were going to be canceled due to perceived lack of interest (even though a vintage Creature reference just sold out in hours)...
I too would like to know. Although Super7 always seems to stick to their word, even if they delay certain lines (IE the Soakies).
There's supposed to be a big monster thing in October.
Hey!
Thanks for the heads up about the Penplax Creech in the stores. San Diego had none, but San Francisco had a few left !
They still had a couple after I got mine this afternoon. So hurry if you want one hopefully it will work out.
Eric.
Still waiting for more of their monster puzzles to be released.
Quote from: Buzzybean on August 01, 2020, 06:33:56 AM
Still waiting for more of their monster puzzles to be released.
They should have had another one for this year's "SDCC".
Quote from: Oh Chick on July 27, 2020, 05:54:34 PM
I know the frenzy has been on the SDCC exclusives as of late, but has anyone heard anything about Series 3 with Son of Frankenstein, Ygor, Hunchback, Creature Walks, Werewolf of London, and Ardeth? I have had a bad feeling in my stomach that these were going to be canceled due to perceived lack of interest (even though a vintage Creature reference just sold out in hours)...
I thought most of their stuff sells out pretty quick.
Wonder if any hang-ups might be due to lockdowns of workers and restrictions on shipments from China during the virus confusion?
Quote from: Oh Chick on July 27, 2020, 05:54:34 PM
I know the frenzy has been on the SDCC exclusives as of late, but has anyone heard anything about Series 3 with Son of Frankenstein, Ygor, Hunchback, Creature Walks, Werewolf of London, and Ardeth? I have had a bad feeling in my stomach that these were going to be canceled due to perceived lack of interest (even though a vintage Creature reference just sold out in hours)...
I can't think of anything that they've shown and never released (Although I could be wrong and also i know we're still waiting on quite a few things), and it takes a fair amount of investment to get to the prototype and artwork stage, so I feel that these figures have a pretty good chance of being released.
That all said though, we are living in different times than when these were first announced which might make them look closer at their releases and the Uni Monsters seem to be a series that always stick around for a long time. I'm not sure if this is to do with them making more available than some of their other lines, but I felt with them announcing wave 3 that the other waves must have sold well enough. If you look at their toy line of The worst figures, there are very few left so these sell well, but it's impossible to know how many of those are getting made compared to the Uni monsters.
I guess we'll just have to wait and see, maybe it'll be an October drop or it will have to be pushed with delays right now.
Ian
They are for sure releasing wave 3 of the monsters.
The Worst series appears it's selling out quicker because they make many fewer of each release but then release the same figure with different repaints. They do the same thing with Misfits, Nosferatu etc. With the monsters they aren't doing repaints (yet anyway) other than the very limited con releases. They are making the bulk of them up front. I have noticed they've been sold out of Invisible Man for 5 months or so.
From what I understand they don't plan on making more puzzles (even though the Creature recently sold out and the box lists other puzzles).
They were going to do a monster thing around NYCC but I don't know that they're doing anything now.
Hopefully Wave 3 comes out in Sept or Oct. Hopefully we get those Soakies soon.
Quote from: fearliath on August 01, 2020, 02:07:28 PM
They are for sure releasing wave 3 of the monsters.
The Worst series appears it's selling out quicker because they make many fewer of each release but then release the same figure with different repaints. They do the same thing with Misfits, Nosferatu etc. With the monsters they aren't doing repaints (yet anyway) other than the very limited con releases. They are making the bulk of them up front. I have noticed they've been sold out of Invisible Man for 5 months or so.
From what I understand they don't plan on making more puzzles (even though the Creature recently sold out and the box lists other puzzles).
They were going to do a monster thing around NYCC but I don't know that they're doing anything now.
Hopefully Wave 3 comes out in Sept or Oct. Hopefully we get those Soakies soon.
That makes sense now you mention the repaints for more limited runs and the funny thing is that The Invisable man is the one figure I've seen the most of over here on the UK eBay.
Ian
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 01, 2020, 06:38:38 AM
They should have had another one for this year's "SDCC".
They told me either last year or the year before they were going to come out October of that year but we never saw them.
No Dracula puzzle?! GAH! I hate this.
I just heard back from Super7 regarding the release of the other Monster puzzles and here was their reply:
"The other puzzles have not yet released. We hope to have them available soon."
Getting ready for Halloween.
(https://i.imgur.com/W56IWnX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ehnvySL.jpg)
CCC.
Ed Repka did some PHENOMENAL Universal Monsters artwork for the packaging of the Super7 action figures! Some of these paintings were offered as prints; but, unfortunately, not all of them. I have contacted Super7 multiple times about issuing a calendar with these portraits, but I haven't had any luck with that. I was, however, able to find some relatively high-quality artwork online that I cleaned up to make my own set of prints. I did kick up the color and contrast, a bit, from his original artwork in an attempt to make it look even more like Basil Gogos. I also did tweak the color on Frankenstein and the Wolf Man somewhat.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/615/06JMuG.jpg)
Really amazing Brick. I wish they released the rest of the monsters!
Nice! What size are those? What kind of printer/printing method did you use?
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 30, 2020, 04:09:13 AM
Nice! What size are those? What kind of printer/printing method did you use?
They are all 11x14 and were printed on an HP 5500 set to high quality.
With Toy Fair 2021 now officially being scrapped altogether, and nothing being held til 2022 at earliest, does anyone think toys might be in trouble right now? Toy fair is usually a big deal. Just thinking out loud, as stuff is often delayed under ideal conditions. Current things are a tad less than ideal.
I've been wondering this myself. Everything we've seen until now was already in the works before this all happened and I do wonder how their sales have changed as well as planning for the next year.
The funny thing is seeing all the movie toy merchandise for movies that haven't yet been released. The Top Gun stuff came out months ago and then a couple weeks ago there was a lot of Godzilla v Kong action figures. Interestingly they were almost completely sold out when I was at Walmart 3 days later.
I love the Ed Repka prints Super7 released. They are some of my best monster collectibles. I too would like to see prints of the other monsters plus prints of the Planet of the Apes art too.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on August 30, 2020, 05:10:16 PM
With Toy Fair 2021 now officially being scrapped altogether, and nothing being held til 2022 at earliest, does anyone think toys might be in trouble right now? Toy fair is usually a big deal. Just thinking out loud, as stuff is often delayed under ideal conditions. Current things are a tad less than ideal.
Yes, definitely.
I did notice today that Entertainment Earth has a pre-order listing (no picture) for The Creature Walks Among Us Super7 Reaction figure. They have it being released in January 2021: https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/universal-monsters-the-creature-walks-among-us-3-34inch-reaction-figure/sup80789 (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/universal-monsters-the-creature-walks-among-us-3-34inch-reaction-figure/sup80789)
Quote from: TheMadScientist on September 23, 2020, 01:17:54 AM
I did notice today that Entertainment Earth has a pre-order listing (no picture) for The Creature Walks Among Us Super7 Reaction figure. They have it being released in January 2021: https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/universal-monsters-the-creature-walks-among-us-3-34inch-reaction-figure/sup80789 (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/universal-monsters-the-creature-walks-among-us-3-34inch-reaction-figure/sup80789)
So wait a minute, maybe I've been out of the loop here---so no new UMs before Halloween? My wall is waiting for new additions!!!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50376173881_566d71a674_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jKz4q6)2020-09-23_02-20-16 (https://flic.kr/p/2jKz4q6) by geezer2014 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/66203961(*at*)N06/), on Flickr
Quote from: geezer butler on September 23, 2020, 06:21:14 PM
So wait a minute, maybe I've been out of the loop here---so no new UMs before Halloween? My wall is waiting for new additions!!!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50376173881_566d71a674_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jKz4q6)2020-09-23_02-20-16 (https://flic.kr/p/2jKz4q6) by geezer2014 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/66203961(*at*)N06/), on Flickr
Fancy, wall, Geez.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 23, 2020, 06:23:06 PM
Fancy, wall, Geez.
Hah! Thanks mars. You can see i have some prime real estate there waiting for the next wave of Super 7 UMs.
Quote from: geezer butler on September 23, 2020, 06:21:14 PM
So wait a minute, maybe I've been out of the loop here---so no new UMs before Halloween? My wall is waiting for new additions!!!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50376173881_566d71a674_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jKz4q6)2020-09-23_02-20-16 (https://flic.kr/p/2jKz4q6) by geezer2014 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/66203961(*at*)N06/), on Flickr
Fab collection, wish I had the wall space to display in box figures.
As of right now we don't know if there will be wave 3 in time for Halloween. They haven't announced it yet.
The Creature Walks Among Us figure is the only figure from the new wave currently offered at wholesale, and with a delivery date of 21 Dec 2020 - 20 Jan 2021.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on September 25, 2020, 04:33:17 PM
The Creature Walks Among Us figure is the only figure from the new wave currently offered at wholesale, and with a delivery date of 21 Dec 2020 - 20 Jan 2021.
Yikes! That's a far....Walk.👀
Super7 just announced another round of exclusives for October. Similar to what they did with SDCC. No doubt its gonna be series 3 of the monsters. Also starring UMA's favorite hype man, Brian Flynn!
https://twitter.com/super7store/status/1309847917331533825
Quote from: Count Zachula on September 26, 2020, 05:26:02 PM
No doubt its gonna be series 3 of the monsters.
I hope those aren't exclusives.
If hoops of any sort have to be jumped through for series 3, then I am out. If I can buy them outright: I will continue. If they are exclusive, wake up at 4 am, turn someone's grandma into meatloaf on a cracker, or pay scalper prices on ebay for them: they can just keep them. Not worth the effort of anything other than "add to cart, pay now."
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 26, 2020, 08:00:51 PM
... Not worth the effort of anything other than "add to cart, pay now."
Think we will ever get another product line that fires up the collector base like Sideshow did - or even the Monsterville Halloween offering?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 26, 2020, 08:25:49 PM
Think we will ever get another product line that fires up the collector base like Sideshow did - or even the Monsterville Halloween offering?
I dunno honestly. Sideshow was probably the biggest and best hurrah for Universal Monsters since the 1960's.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 26, 2020, 08:52:41 PM
I dunno honestly. Sideshow was probably the biggest and best hurrah for Universal Monsters since the 1960's.
No question about it, Richard. Sideshow definitely got me back into the toy collecting game after a very long hiatus.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 26, 2020, 08:52:41 PM
I dunno honestly. Sideshow was probably the biggest and best hurrah for Universal Monsters since the 1960's.
Bingo!
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 26, 2020, 06:57:18 PM
I hope those aren't exclusives.
I honestly doubt it, as the other series were not exclusives and all are still available on their website. My guess is they will have exclusive color ways and other things to go along with series 3.
And the Universal Monsters "Soapies"?
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 26, 2020, 08:00:51 PM
If hoops of any sort have to be jumped through for series 3, then I am out. If I can buy them outright: I will continue. If they are exclusive, wake up at 4 am, turn someone's grandma into meatloaf on a cracker, or pay scalper prices on ebay for them: they can just keep them. Not worth the effort of anything other than "add to cart, pay now."
Molds are expensive, they aren't going to make these impossible to get. Look at what they've been doing, expect more of the same. There will likely be different color variations (to get more use out of those expensive molds) with a regular release later after everyone takes the exclusive bait. They've also been maintaining stock on the first two waves and refreshing those that sold out. I get the impression they want their UM figures to remain available for some time, which is great. I expect the same for wave 3.
Super7's M.O. has been to make the most out of the molds as they can. Color variations out the yin-yang. Expect these to be GITD, day-glow, or some kind of gummie color variant like last year.
Quote from: VulcansFury on September 28, 2020, 09:01:50 AM
Molds are expensive, they aren't going to make these impossible to get. Look at what they've been doing, expect more of the same. There will likely be different color variations (to get more use out of those expensive molds) with a regular release later after everyone takes the exclusive bait. They've also been maintaining stock on the first two waves and refreshing those that sold out. I get the impression they want their UM figures to remain available for some time, which is great. I expect the same for wave 3.
Super7's M.O. has been to make the most out of the molds as they can. Color variations out the yin-yang. Expect these to be GITD, day-glow, or some kind of gummie color variant like last year.
Variants I can handle. They can make as much of that stuff as they want. If the main line ever becomes more difficult to get....then I will split. Good to know.
Quote from: Count Zachula on September 26, 2020, 05:26:02 PM
No doubt its gonna be series 3 of the monsters.
I doubt it.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 27, 2020, 05:38:07 PM
And the Universal Monsters "Soapies"?
I doubt this too.
I don't know for certain, I just don't think these are teed up at the moment.
I'd like to see company make some boss looking monster vacuform displays. 9x12 or so 3-D plastic wall displays featuring all of the Universal Monsters!
Quote from: Buzzybean on September 29, 2020, 07:06:34 AM
I'd like to see company make some boss looking monster vacuform displays. 9x12 or so 3-D plastic wall displays featuring all of the Universal Monsters!
Retro-a-go-go has those Munsters ones.
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 29, 2020, 05:39:01 PM
Retro-a-go-go has those Munsters ones.
Those too, look great on my wall. I recommend buying the set.
Ya Know, I could really go for an EC Horror Hosts ReAction set. 3 figures. Maybe 4 if you include Druscilla. If they did well enough, maybe a series 2 with zombies, werewolves and such. Could you imagine a set of those cards with the EC characters? These characters are getting lost in the shuffle of modern pop culture. Don't want them getting forgot, now do we?
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 29, 2020, 05:39:01 PM
Retro-a-go-go has those Munsters ones.
I bought Lilly and Grandpa. Those are real cool.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 29, 2020, 09:36:30 PM
Ya Know, I could really go for an EC Horror Hosts ReAction set. 3 figures. Maybe 4 if you include Druscilla. If they did well enough, maybe a series 2 with zombies, werewolves and such. Could you imagine a set of those cards with the EC characters? These characters are getting lost in the shuffle of modern pop culture. Don't want them getting forgot, now do we?
That would be awesome to have EC figures. At least there are some masks produced. Not totally forgotten.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 28, 2020, 02:14:18 PM
Variants I can handle. They can make as much of that stuff as they want. If the main line ever becomes more difficult to get....then I will split. Good to know.
Ever since they hired their new marketing director (and raised their prices) they've been pumping out more stuff. They just got 2 unannounced figures to Target of all places! (Retro 5poa paint variants of Transformers Megatron (chrome) and Optimus Prime ("Dead" grey-scale)) Sadly still at $18 even at retail. I'm getting constant emails from them promoting their old stock. I feel they want to keep the UM "evergreen" and always available, I feel like it's only a matter of time before we see the older waves at the Target & Wal Mart "collector" sections. They already have their foot in the door now.
While I already have wave 1 & 2, I'd be thrilled to see these at retail. Let the kids find them and get exposed to them, same as I was with Remco back in the day. Patiently waiting for wave 3, and really hoping we get a wave 4 & beyond.
STILL not thrilled that there has been NO word on The Munsters - whether we'll get more than just the three figures shown. Need the entire family, and want a Zombo and Uncle Gil.
Quote from: VulcansFury on October 01, 2020, 02:56:25 AM
STILL not thrilled that there has been NO word on The Munsters - whether we'll get more than just the three figures shown. Need the entire family, and want a Zombo and Uncle Gil.
Have they promoted the Munsters? I know shots from Halloween Party Expo and Toy Fair went out, but if S7 has publicly announced them I'd love to see the press release.
That said, from what I've seen, Herman, Lilly, and Grandpa are currently slated for Feb - March 2021.
I guess I was wrong...
https://news.toyark.com/2020/10/09/new-figures-available-now-for-the-super7-still-at-home-ic-con-405689
Looks like The Munsters are here :)
https://news.toyark.com/2020/10/13/the-munsters-alfred-hitchcock-metropolis-weird-science-toxic-avenger-and-noseferatu-reaction-figures-405915
Ian
Lily has Bea Arthur's face and the arms of a wrestler.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50472318911_6f950512c6_o.jpg)
Those Remco style card backs for The glow Hitchcock, Nosferatu, Toxie & Maria are pretty awesome. They did that a few years ago for a Crimson Ghost figure. I'm beyond surprised they haven't done glow versions with that card back for their UM figures.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 13, 2020, 06:51:24 PM
Lily has Bea Arthur's face and the arms of a wrestler.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50472318911_6f950512c6_o.jpg)
Well, it's a drawing not the actual figure. BUT note the arm holes on that cape! Somebody messed that up, either it won't fit or will be massively larger than the cardback! I guess whomever does QC on the control art was asleep at the wheel.
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 21, 2020, 03:17:59 AM
MIM PRE-ORDER
$17.99
Here is a new wave of ReAction Action Figures to Celebrate the Universal Monsters Legacy. Each figure is about 3.75 inches tall and comes in a retro figure packaging similar to the classic Kenner figures of the 1980's.
Shipping Wednesday November 25, 2020 (subject to change).
Mummy Ardeth Bey 3.75" ReAction Action Figure Universal Monsters Wave 3
https://monstersinmotion.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd2949a495513492c7fbecbec&id=3aa04b47ec&e=c00f325267
Creature Walks Among Us 3.75" ReAction Action Figure Universal Monsters Wave 3
https://monstersinmotion.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd2949a495513492c7fbecbec&id=fd1fab10ad&e=c00f325267
Frankenstein Ygor 3.75" ReAction Action Figure Universal Monsters Wave 3
https://monstersinmotion.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd2949a495513492c7fbecbec&id=6811284f13&e=c00f325267
Son of Frankenstein 3.75" ReAction Action Figure Universal Monsters Wave 3
https://monstersinmotion.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd2949a495513492c7fbecbec&id=d064b0a828&e=c00f325267
Werewolf of London 3.75" ReAction Action Figure Universal Monsters Wave 3
https://monstersinmotion.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd2949a495513492c7fbecbec&id=0183d7062a&e=c00f325267
So I didn't bother reading this whole thread but are these still "Coming Soon"?
I would've expected they'd be ready by October.
Quote from: YoungestMonsterKid on October 19, 2020, 07:57:47 PM
So I didn't bother reading this whole thread but are these still "Coming Soon"?
Stlll says coming soon/pre-order.
There s also a b/w version of the S7 "Penn-Plex" Creature coming.
https://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-c-8_207/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-bw-version-375-inch-boxed-figure-p-28494.html (https://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-c-8_207/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-bw-version-375-inch-boxed-figure-p-28494.html)
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 19, 2020, 10:15:43 PM
Stlll says coming soon/pre-order.
There s also a b/w version of the S7 "Penn-Plex" Creature coming.
https://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-c-8_207/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-bw-version-375-inch-boxed-figure-p-28494.html (https://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-c-8_207/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-bw-version-375-inch-boxed-figure-p-28494.html)
That Creature will sell out, too.
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 19, 2020, 10:15:43 PM
Stlll says coming soon/pre-order. ...
Too bad sellers and buyers can't get together on just what constitutes "soon".
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 19, 2020, 11:58:56 PM
Too bad sellers and buyers can't get together on just what constitutes "soon".
"The Fire Dept. will be there, soon!"
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 20, 2020, 02:33:10 AM
"The Fire Dept. will be there, soon!"
I'm glad Super 7 doesn't run the fire department.
Re: "coming soon"
Same thing happened last year and it sucks. You'd think with a whoooole year to get these ready they could hit the mark with the first of September for Halloween prep.
I love the stuff they've put out for our Monsters but the lackadaisical release date for the third year now SUUUUUCKS.
"Let's Get Ready To Get Ready!" - Michael Buffer, as it relates to Super 7 Uni Monsters
Quote from: Joseph_Baeza on October 28, 2020, 08:20:26 PM
"Let's Get Ready To Get Ready!" - Michael Buffer, as it relates to Super 7 Uni Monsters
That's what I like. Clear, unambiguous and informative. Just the sort of thing that we've come to expect from Super7.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 28, 2020, 08:38:51 PM
That's what I like. Clear, unambiguous and informative. Just the sort of thing that we've come to expect from Super7.
Seems like it's the same story with most companies now. Super 7, MEGO, NECA and on and on.
Well, seeing as how Wave 1 debuted with SDCC variants then the line was out for Halloween, and wave 2 debuted with SDCC variants and was then out with the regular versions before Halloween, I'd say it's a pretty safe bet that Super7 was telling the truth that covid was responsible for the wave 3 delays.
I honestly don't what what everyone's background here is when it comes to understanding the industry and all its moving parts, but the dirtiest of secrets is that when you're dealing with manufacturing in that part of the world, they are *notorious* for cutting as many corners as they can get away with. For every company dealing with them, it's pretty much essential to have your companies representative out the visiting the factories to make sure you don't take delivery on a massive shipment and find out that what you got was not what you ordered/expected. Why do you think it's so easy for us to spot bootlegs with their brittle or poor quality paint ops, excess flash on the mold lines, substandard and missing paint ops, etc, etc?
You can't design "x", order "x" and expect to receive "x" precisely as designed. There are a lot of manufacturers who will omit at least one step in the quality control process. And while everyone with a limited basic level of understanding will say manufacturers are back open and shipping is happening again, covid still massively impaired the quality control checks (which can take MANY back and forths to get agreed upon) and theres still a backlog.
Surely you guys remember the end of the Funko/ReAction collaboration days? Corners were massively cut on heat-sealing the bubbles to stay on properly, and what probably looked okay at the factory the reps didn't know until they got here to shelves how easily those bubbles just popped right off. You have to really, REALLY look closely at your product because most of the manufacturers WILL cut any corner they can, including rushing your stuff through where they don't properly seal bubbles to cards.
I don't know about you but I'm happier to have a good product rather than meet a Halloween deadline.
Well put, Vulcan. Thank you for that.
I would also not mind waiting longer if we get a better product. I think what we're most worried about is the line being cancelled. I think most of us are excited for this wave because it features characters that haven't gotten too much merchandising.
Thanks Count.
I honestly think we're well past the point where Super7 has invested enough in the tooling that there's no way this wave will be scrapped. S7 hasn't lost the UM license, they're still going full bore on making more ReActions, and boy howdy do they love Monsters! I'd wager we're 99.9% certain to get this wave, its only a matter of "when", not "if". I'm still anticipating news on Wave 4.
The other thing I've noticed about their UM ReActions is that they went back and did another run on wave 1 (& 2??), since Metaluna Alien was long sold out and they've been emailing and promoting online for more wave 1 & 2 sales. So they've been keeping control over the original tooling molds, and they're likely going to keep their Universal license active as long as possible. They've already made in-roads into Target and had 2 Transformers variant exclusives. I strongly suspect one year we'll see a "Best Of" assortment at retail, probably Target or Wal Mart's new Collectors Section, which would thrill me to see some kids discover these figures like I did with the Remco's in my youth.
TL;DR I strongly believe Super7 is sticking with Universal Monsters for the long haul.
How far deep can they go and still have it be worthwhile (IE profitable)? Personally a Kharis Mummy, Carradine Dracula, Mad Ghoul, Ape Woman, Maleva, Countess Zaleska, Van Helsing, Renfield, and many others would thrill die hard older poops like me. But we die hard older poops are a minority....would they keep chugging along?
Quote from: VulcansFury on October 29, 2020, 02:39:29 AM
I'd say it's a pretty safe bet that Super7 was telling the truth that covid was responsible for the wave 3 delays.
Have they ever said that? I think peoples concern is based on the lack of saying anything other than "soon". And it extends beyond Reaction or Super 7. The Super Soakies have been advertised with actual release dates twice in the past 2 years (most recently for a spring/early summer release of 2020). Sculpts and all the QC are 100% done on those and have been for over a year. Those Soakies sitting on the shelf behind Mr. Flynn in his videos are production versions (he told me that himself).
I love Super 7. Thrilled they're producing this stuff. Everyone's concern is they lose the Universal license before they get a lot of this stuff released (Soakies, puzzles).
I kinda be thinkin that perhaps Universal has lowered their licensing fees to something more reasonable and affordable to most companies due to the fact it seems suddenly more licensed stuff has been starting to pop up...
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 29, 2020, 07:13:37 AM
How far deep can they go and still have it be worthwhile (IE profitable)? Personally a Kharis Mummy, Carradine Dracula, Mad Ghoul, Ape Woman, Maleva, Countess Zaleska, Van Helsing, Renfield, and many others would thrill die hard older poops like me. But we die hard older poops are a minority....would they keep chugging along?
I've thought about this quite a bit. I think some human characters would sell well enough especially if they included a couple small accessories. If they're making Son of Frankenstein, Ygor and Creature Walks Among Us figures why would they not look at doing Dr. Frankenstein, Van Helsing, Renfield, Maleva, Larry Talbot (human) or Kay (from Creature)? Heck, with how en vogue the Creature is these days a stand alone Creature series wouldn't be that outlandish. A 3 figure boxed set with Kay, Lucas and David Reed might do quite well.
As long as the art on the cards are as good as its been, I certainly would go as far as they take it.
As long as Super 7 continues to release these Classic Monsters-I will buy-no matter when.
Most likely Covid affected release dates, I will, and do, buy my Monsters monthly!
Halloween is the time everyone else catches up to me. All I ask is to keep 'em coming!
I have no doubt COVID is the culprit. It's screwed up trade entirely, especially regarding toys as has been so eloquently stated here by the people who know. No worries from me about this series. It's coming.
Quote from: VulcansFury on October 29, 2020, 02:39:29 AM
Well, seeing as how Wave 1 debuted with SDCC variants then the line was out for Halloween, and wave 2 debuted with SDCC variants and was then out with the regular versions before Halloween, I'd say it's a pretty safe bet that Super7 was telling the truth that covid was responsible for the wave 3 delays.
I honestly don't what what everyone's background here is when it comes to understanding the industry and all its moving parts, but the dirtiest of secrets is that when you're dealing with manufacturing in that part of the world, they are *notorious* for cutting as many corners as they can get away with. For every company dealing with them, it's pretty much essential to have your companies representative out the visiting the factories to make sure you don't take delivery on a massive shipment and find out that what you got was not what you ordered/expected. Why do you think it's so easy for us to spot bootlegs with their brittle or poor quality paint ops, excess flash on the mold lines, substandard and missing paint ops, etc, etc?
You can't design "x", order "x" and expect to receive "x" precisely as designed. There are a lot of manufacturers who will omit at least one step in the quality control process. And while everyone with a limited basic level of understanding will say manufacturers are back open and shipping is happening again, covid still massively impaired the quality control checks (which can take MANY back and forths to get agreed upon) and theres still a backlog.
Surely you guys remember the end of the Funko/ReAction collaboration days? Corners were massively cut on heat-sealing the bubbles to stay on properly, and what probably looked okay at the factory the reps didn't know until they got here to shelves how easily those bubbles just popped right off. You have to really, REALLY look closely at your product because most of the manufacturers WILL cut any corner they can, including rushing your stuff through where they don't properly seal bubbles to cards.
I don't know about you but I'm happier to have a good product rather than meet a Halloween deadline.
Understandable and I'm in agreement.
What frustrates me re: no Halloween release is being available to the rest of the world who might not be as keen to buy them during any other month of the year. I'll be buying them regardless... but others might not. My thinking is if they're released at a "better" time it could mean a series 4 and 5 and so on.
Just announced on their instagram...
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/a6a70afaf889013da7a7b664fb3abba7/d4c9ba7ca55f2bf3-05/s640x960/27d90ec68ac41aa6ee8fc2ce044b4c475a5c0478.jpg)
I hope its not a mistake, they haven't posted this on any of their other social media sites. Kinda feels like different people run each one.
Oh no...they better not be dropping one figure at a time...
https://twitter.com/UMonstersUni/status/1334241189416083459
Also the official UM twitter saying this is only the 2nd figure of the Creature Walks...someone's gotta do their homework...
Quote from: Count Zachula on December 02, 2020, 09:23:31 PM
Also the official UM twitter saying this is only the 2nd figure of the Creature Walks...someone's gotta do their homework...
I'm sure he isn't counting unlicensed figures, but Sideshow had three (12" and LBH x 2).
Quote from: Count Zachula on December 02, 2020, 09:23:31 PM
Oh no...they better not be dropping one figure at a time...
https://twitter.com/UMonstersUni/status/1334241189416083459
Also the official UM twitter saying this is only the 2nd figure of the Creature Walks...someone's gotta do their homework...
I'm not ordering these one at a time. I can wait til the whole wave is available...or just quit collecting them.
If you want the Walks Among Us Creature, I would not wait. That said, it should be available from the usual resellers and perhaps you might find free shipping.
That is some great artwork on the card! Man, I wish that they would do a calendar of these paintings!
Just as I suspected...only Creature Walks was put up for sale. Why the heck are they doing it like this?
https://super7.com/collections/universal-monsters-action-figures/products/universal-monsters-reaction-figure-creature-walks-among-us
Quote from: Count Zachula on December 03, 2020, 04:47:22 PM
Just as I suspected...only Creature Walks was put up for sale. Why the heck are they doing it like this?
https://super7.com/collections/universal-monsters-action-figures/products/universal-monsters-reaction-figure-creature-walks-among-us
I asked somebody "in the know" on this, but they haven't got back to me yet. I went to their FB page, and I have discovered this has been happening with other figures. Released one at a time, then sell out and that's that. I am guessing it has to do with the niche source material, corona virus, and not wanting to go broke if they don't sell right now due to the state of the world. So--against my better judgment, and because I want to support the line, I went ahead and ordered the figure as offered...onesie twosie style. If the whole wave is offered this way, I won't really like that due to paying $6 shipping every figure. However, if it proves the ONLY way to get them manufactured...then needs must. :-\
Got my Creature Walks today, too!
I ordered mine. I'm like you,shipping charges are simply crazy. I hate to miss out tho.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk
I'm getting trolled by a guy who doesn't like the way I asked about the other 5 figures. Super 7 has done stuff like this before and has zero transparency and accountability so I want to know.
Quote from: Oh Chick on December 03, 2020, 08:43:27 PM
I'm getting trolled by a guy who doesn't like the way I asked about the other 5 figures. Super 7 has done stuff like this before and has zero transparency and accountability so I want to know.
I know what you're talking about. Fun when someone jumps on you out of nowhere like a rabid racoon and then later comes back at you with the "you need to chill" cool guy air of aloofness. No, no, no, no ... I'm not crazy, you're the one who's crazy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr1IwU3yfys# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr1IwU3yfys#)
Quote from: Oh Chick on December 03, 2020, 08:43:27 PM
I'm getting trolled by a guy who doesn't like the way I asked about the other 5 figures. Super 7 has done stuff like this before and has zero transparency and accountability so I want to know.
First off, I'm happy to see we are getting another Uni Monster figure and one that has never been produced in the 3 3/4" scale in the past. I applaud any company that puts out the things I like and collect. I ordered the figure. That being said, Super 7 has done some things in the past with their "exclusives" and variants that I consider shady and in poor taste all for the sake of making a buck, and I suppose I might feel the same if they release this next wave of Uni Monsters on a one-by-one basis. Ultimately though, Super 7 has the right to do whatever they deem works for them as a company, even if it means gouging the customer for a little extra in shipping charges. As consumers, we have just as much right to not buy anything from them if we don't like their business practices. The bottom line for me is that as long as they have the Universal monsters license, I will continue to support them, because I love the source material so much.
I agree with you. I'm still buying regardless. It would just be nice to know if we are just getting creature since it's clearly Brian Flynn's favorite, if the others are scrapped, coming 5 at once, one a week for a month plus... just wanted a basic answer from them.
I heard from Flynn on Instagram on Oct. 15th. He said " It's going to come out in bits and pieces for some reason but they are all coming."
That may have changed, I don't know.
Quote from: Universalrocks on December 03, 2020, 07:09:00 PM
I ordered mine. I'm like you,shipping charges are simply crazy. I hate to miss out tho.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk
Any idea who has the best price on these when it comes to shipping and handling?
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on December 03, 2020, 11:15:59 PM
I heard from Flynn on Instagram on Oct. 15th. He said " It's going to come out in bits and pieces for some reason but they are all coming."
That may have changed, I don't know.
I've heard (and not from Super 7) that Universal limits how many licensed items can be released in a certain timeframe (from all vendors combined). Because there have been quite a few new releases Super 7 is having to space them. That's what I was told anyway by someone who should know...
I guess things like this you can blame on whatever weird internal hiccups are going on, whether its with licensing, contracts, manufacturing or covid. I'm sure if it were a different situation Super 7 would release them all like how they usually did.
Still...I'm buying all of em.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on December 03, 2020, 06:26:59 PM
I asked somebody "in the know" on this, but they haven't got back to me yet. I went to their FB page, and I have discovered this has been happening with other figures. Released one at a time, then sell out and that's that. I am guessing it has to do with the niche source material, corona virus, and not wanting to go broke if they don't sell right now due to the state of the world. So--against my better judgment, and because I want to support the line, I went ahead and ordered the figure as offered...onesie twosie style. If the whole wave is offered this way, I won't really like that due to paying $6 shipping every figure. However, if it proves the ONLY way to get them manufactured...then needs must. :-\
I think the shipping for me is around $25 plus probably another $12-$15 for import duty so maybe $6 to ship each one individually could be worse. I do agree that it's a real shame they can't release the whole wave at once (it seems strange to me that they've just been sent this one figure and not all of them at the same time, can't quite work that one out?!), but like you mentioned, who knows what's going on behind the scenes right now with the state of the world.
I can see why it stings but if it's something you really don't want to miss out on then it's worth picking up now. This figure doesn't quite do it for me (fortunately), but I've missed out on quite a few releases recently due them being too expensive to be sent to me. There's one place online that has some Super7 figures so I've just got to hope that they get some in some point.
Ian
Yeah, I'd like to have a complete collection, but if I miss out on WAU, I'm okay. Like, the LBH was the best figure for this version of the character imo. Now Ygor... Can't miss him!
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EouzI0cXEAMK7n2?format=jpg&name=medium)
You guys love variants don't ya?
Quote from: Count Zachula on December 08, 2020, 05:54:56 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EouzI0cXEAMK7n2?format=jpg&name=medium)
You guys love variants don't ya?
I want all of 'em.
I received my CWAU today, I have to say for such a small figure, the head sculpt us just amazing!!!
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I heard from someone "in the know" on one of the facebook groups. They can't give details but they're really frustrated and angry about this situation. No, it doesn't look like they intentionally want to drib and drab them out one at a time. they're still dropping full waves of their other licenses.
ALSO, for those of you wanting those GITD Remco variants, I think they come out next week, and Super7 is having a buy 5 get the 6th figure free until Dec 31st. So you can scoop up all 4 GITDs and CWAU and get a free figure with them.
So I got my Creechie Walks Among Us figure today. I flipped the card over and discovered a couple things. Metaluna Mutant has not made a return to the card as a figure in the series. While Creechie Walks Among Us is included on the back of the card, Werewolf of London, Hunchback, Ardeth Bey, Ygor, and Fur Coat Frankie aren't featured on the back on the card. "Things that make you go hmmmmnnnnnn???" definitely applies. ??? ???
Quote from: Anton Phibes on December 10, 2020, 06:42:10 PM
So I got my Creechie Walks Among Us figure today. I flipped the card over and discovered a couple things. Metaluna Mutant has not made a return to the card as a figure in the series. While Creechie Walks Among Us is included on the back of the card, Werewolf of London, Hunchback, Ardeth Bey, Ygor, and Fur Coat Frankie aren't featured on the back on the card. "Things that make you go hmmmmnnnnnn???" definitely applies. ??? ???
That was all explained in their last informative bulletin - along with the announcement of the shipping date for the Soapys.
Don't you keep up? (I already pre-ordered my two Frankenstein Soapys. One for painting.)
Quote from: Anton Phibes on December 10, 2020, 06:42:10 PM
So I got my Creechie Walks Among Us figure today. I flipped the card over and discovered a couple things. Metaluna Mutant has not made a return to the card as a figure in the series. While Creechie Walks Among Us is included on the back of the card, Werewolf of London, Hunchback, Ardeth Bey, Ygor, and Fur Coat Frankie aren't featured on the back on the card. "Things that make you go hmmmmnnnnnn???" definitely applies. ??? ???
That is all very odd. I just imagined the exclusion of the Metaluna Mutant on the last cards was just a quality control oversight. And to not have the other figures on this new card indicates that whatever the issue is has been an issue for a while (at least long enough ago that it was there at the time they printed the cards). If you're able could you post a picture of the back of the card?
Why is Metaluna not included? Is it cuz he's Universal Sci Fi and not Horror?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on December 10, 2020, 06:57:38 PM
That was all explained in their last informative bulletin - along with the announcement of the shipping date for the Soapys.
Don't you keep up? (I already pre-ordered my two Frankenstein Soapys. One for painting.)
I guess I ain't keeping up, because I have no idea what you're referencing. :-\ :-\
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on December 10, 2020, 06:57:38 PM
That was all explained in their last informative bulletin - along with the announcement of the shipping date for the Soapys.
Don't you keep up? (I already pre-ordered my two Frankenstein Soapys. One for painting.)
Is this sarcasm? Is there some bulletin somewhere? They do an awful job of getting news out. I signed up for their email notices but I never get anything news related from them.
Quote from: AndyFish on December 10, 2020, 08:23:47 PM
Is this sarcasm? Is there some bulletin somewhere? They do an awful job of getting news out. I signed up for their email notices but I never get anything news related from them.
Sarcasm.
(http://news.toyark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/02/Toy-Fair-2018-Super-7-Booth-010.jpg)
Just an unsubstantiated rumor.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on December 10, 2020, 09:20:04 PM
(http://news.toyark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/02/Toy-Fair-2018-Super-7-Booth-010.jpg)
Just an unsubstantiated rumor.
Totally. That photo I think is from either 2018/2019 Toy Fair or SDCC. I think I saved the same photo. I WISH those soakies/soapies would be released.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on December 10, 2020, 09:24:04 PM
Totally. That photo I think is from either 2018/2019 Toy Fair or SDCC. I think I saved the same photo. I WISH those soakies/soapies would be released.
Click on the picture. They were to be called "Super Soapies".
One of the very few things that I was really interested in.
I
do like the little boxed mystery figures and Keshi. Not enough to by them blind - Got mine off eBay.
Quote from: fearliath on December 10, 2020, 07:33:15 PM
I just imagined the exclusion of the Metaluna Mutant on the last cards was just a quality control oversight.
It's not.
Quote from: Count Zachula on December 10, 2020, 08:07:59 PM
Why is Metaluna not included? Is it cuz he's Universal Sci Fi and not Horror?
Licensing, i believe.
Quote from: Count Zachula on December 10, 2020, 08:07:59 PM
Why is Metaluna not included?
They did the
Metaluna Mutant in Wave 1.
Metaluna has been sold out for awhile now. They did a restock on their website last year after he first sold out, but after that refresh sold out he's been gone. Why put old stock on the new stuff's cardback? For the company, it makes more sense to leave him off since he's no longer available, than to leave him pictured and have to answer questions about him.
Quote from: VulcansFury on December 11, 2020, 04:04:08 PM
it makes more sense to leave him off since he's no longer available, than to leave him pictured and have to answer questions about him.
If you want to see all of them, go to the "Media" S7 folder. :)
Quote from: Mike Scott on December 11, 2020, 02:47:15 AM
They did the Metaluna Mutant in Wave 1.
License probably changed between then and Wave 2. Mutant could have been negotiated on a limited timeframe.
Quote from: VulcansFury on December 11, 2020, 04:04:08 PM
Why put old stock on the new stuff's cardback? For the company, it makes more sense to leave him off since he's no longer available, than to leave him pictured and have to answer questions about him.
In your opinion. In mine, it makes sense to leave him there, as the card acts as a checklist for new collectors. So they can know how many characters have been produced.
Is this the Metaluna, that is being discussed?
(https://tools.toywiz.com/_images/_products/reactionmetalunamutant.jpg)
Quote from: marsattacks666 on December 11, 2020, 08:55:29 PM
Is this the Metaluna, that is being discussed?
(https://tools.toywiz.com/_images/_products/reactionmetalunamutant.jpg)
Yup. That be he.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on December 11, 2020, 06:14:12 PM
License probably changed between then and Wave 2.
They only do the characters once (not counting variants). Why would you expect to see the Mutant, again, in a 2nd, or 3rd Wave?
This is what I am alluding to with regards to acting as a checklist. This is a vintage Star Wars backer card for a figure from Return of the Jedi. I sincerely doubt you could walk into any store and find every single one of these characters hanging on pegs at the same time. However, it proved beneficial to folks trying to collect every figure released in a series. I think they should've left Mutant on and just plastered "sold out" across him. They have "new" on the CWAU on the back of the card, so it could've been done for Mutant with a "sold out" label. Famous Monsters used to do it with items from Don Post, and even their own back issues. To let folks reference a mask or a character an d know it existed. It's not a big deal, just trying to make conversation, and wondering as to their reasoning. Also if they were mandated to remove him for some reason. :angel:
(https://i.imgur.com/8AWSt1w.jpg)
I wholeheartedly agree, Richard. As a serial completist, I like seeing the entire line of the series on the cards just to know which ones I still need to get my hands on. The only time this really irritates me is when a figure is pictured, then never gets produced. I believed this happened with the Bif Bang Pow! TZ Megos and it really bothered me.
Quote from: Joseph_Baeza on December 12, 2020, 12:17:32 AM
The only time this really irritates me is when a figure is pictured, then never gets produced.
The FUNKO hand puppets (Creature and Frank) who's packaging also promised a future Dracula and a Bride.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on December 11, 2020, 07:33:13 PM
In your opinion. In mine, it makes sense to leave him there, as the card acts as a checklist for new collectors. So they can know how many characters have been produced.
Completely agree. On a separate but related note, is the Invisible Man on the back of the CWAU card? (I'd check myself but my CWAU figures have been sitting in some USPS distribution center in Vegas for 2 days). Invisible Man figure has been sold out since very early spring. Never returned. And FWIW the Creature from the Black Lagoon figure itself is sold out right now...
Yes, Invisible Man is still featured on the back of the card. I think only the Metaluna Mutant is MIA.
Quote from: Mike Scott on December 11, 2020, 11:07:29 PM
They only do the characters once (not counting variants). Why would you expect to see the Mutant, again, in a 2nd, or 3rd Wave?
I know, but, similar to Mr. Hyde and DST, the Mutant could have been something they could produce for a certain time period, so, although they can feature the other characters from S1, they can no longer feature the Mutant. Just a guess based on what Shannon wrote. Perhaps Universal altered the UM license between the original series and series 2, and the Mutant is no longer part of the deal? Just a hypothesis based on the info we have. Mutant always used to be available in standard UM licensing, but that might have changed with the advent of the now-dead Dark Universe? Just guesses. I know nothing.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on December 12, 2020, 07:27:53 AM
. . although they can feature the other characters from S1, they can no longer feature the Mutant.
What do you mean by "feature"? If you mean why are they no longer
producing the Mutant, it's probably because it just sold out, like some of the other figures.
What am I missing. The Metaluna Mutant is readily available on many Toy-related sites.
Quote from: Mike Scott on December 12, 2020, 01:29:47 AM
The FUNKO hand puppets (Creature and Frank) who's packaging also promised a future Dracula and a Bride.
That was disappointing. I wanted all four as it was printed on back of their cards. Instead, I only have two.
Which is kind of weird. Since years later Funko produced the Universal Monsters Funko Force. Sans, Dracula. Replace by the Wolfman. Nevertheless. Funko could have easily produced four hand puppets. Unless it was not cost effective. Or the Hand puppets did not do well with the first two produced in the line.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on December 11, 2020, 07:33:13 PM
In your opinion. In mine, it makes sense to leave him there, as the card acts as a checklist for new collectors. So they can know how many characters have been produced.
I never said it was my opinion, but if you feel yours is so much superior youre welcome to take it up with Super7
Quote from: Anton Phibes on December 11, 2020, 11:20:39 PM
This is what I am alluding to with regards to acting as a checklist. This is a vintage Star Wars backer card for a figure from Return of the Jedi. I sincerely doubt you could walk into any store and find every single one of these characters hanging on pegs at the same time. However, it proved beneficial to folks trying to collect every figure released in a series. I think they should've left Mutant on and just plastered "sold out" across him. They have "new" on the CWAU on the back of the card, so it could've been done for Mutant with a "sold out" label. Famous Monsters used to do it with items from Don Post, and even their own back issues. To let folks reference a mask or a character an d know it existed. It's not a big deal, just trying to make conversation, and wondering as to their reasoning. Also if they were mandated to remove him for some reason. :angel:
(https://i.imgur.com/8AWSt1w.jpg)
Apples to Oranges comparison. Kenner kept them all in production so you literally could collect them all. Super7 is not in the checklist business, and neither is pretty much anyone else in the modern era. Not even current Star Wars offers a checklist of even their current years offerings. Your expectations are simply not in line with modern practices no matter how many 30 year old examples you want to trot out to support your argument. Super7 didnt even do this with their Alien figures.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on December 12, 2020, 01:12:34 PM
What am I missing. The Metaluna Mutant is readily available on many Toy-related sites.
Old stock, but not currently in production. If as you say hes still so readily available then sounds like a wise financial choice fornSuper7 not to do an additional production run
I always thought that "checklists" of product that included sold out items was a good marketing ploy.
It reminds the prospective buyers that things are not available forever. So, better buy now.
I remember magazine that sold back issues doing this. Made me want to buy up the earlier/more popular previous issues while I still could.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on December 12, 2020, 01:15:17 PM
That was disappointing. I wanted all four as it was printed on back of their cards. Instead, I only have two.
Which is kind of weird. Since years later Funko produced the Universal Monsters Funko Force. Sans, Dracula. Replace by the Wolfman. Nevertheless. Funko could have easily produced four hand puppets. Unless it was not cost effective. Or the Hand puppets did not do well with the first two produced in the line.
This Funko Force Dracula, released at the same time as the other three monsters based on Universal properties but NOT licensed from Universal?
(https://media.entertainmentearth.com/assets/images/c6f1a8424a894b638ca21722029b0ad6lg.jpg)
If you're really interested, it's not weird at all. The puppets were not "cost effective". Sales on the first two - the strongest characters in the pantheon, were poor compared to expectation and cost. Xonex / X ONE X Productions / X One X Movie Archives / AVELA came along later, boldly peddling their comparatively cheap rights assertions and a lot of licensees swallowed, resulting in the UM Funko Force and bobble heads (and those over-sized, overpriced, under produced Pez effigies) from Funko. While that ultimately didn't work out well for AVELA, it worked out great, in the case of our beloved monsters, for Funko, Universal, and us, proving the viability of the license (and perhaps altering Universal's fee structure, but I've never been privy to that info).
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on December 12, 2020, 05:27:51 PM
I always thought that "checklists" of product that included sold out items was a good marketing ploy.
It reminds the prospective buyers that things are not available forever. So, better buy now.
I remember magazine that sold back issues doing this. Made me want to buy up the earlier/more popular previous issues while I still could.
Yes. Warren Publishing made good use of that ploy. It later created more demand for the "sold out" issues as well, which affected the collector's market.
Quote from: VulcansFury on December 12, 2020, 05:03:50 PM
Apples to Oranges comparison. Kenner kept them all in production so you literally could collect them all. Super7 is not in the checklist business, and neither is pretty much anyone else in the modern era. Not even current Star Wars offers a checklist of even their current years offerings. Your expectations are simply not in line with modern practices no matter how many 30 year old examples you want to trot out to support your argument. Super7 didnt even do this with their Alien figures.
Super 7 did a checklist with Reaction MOTU. If they have multiple waves they almost always put all of them on the card back because they're into the vintage feel and that's a vintage thing to do.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on December 12, 2020, 05:32:42 PM
This Funko Force Dracula, released at the same time as the other three monsters based on Universal properties but NOT licensed from Universal?
(https://media.entertainmentearth.com/assets/images/c6f1a8424a894b638ca21722029b0ad6lg.jpg)
If you're really interested, it's not weird at all. The puppets were not "cost effective". Sales on the first two - the strongest characters in the pantheon, were poor compared to expectation and cost. Xonex / X ONE X Productions / X One X Movie Archives / AVELA came along later, boldly peddling their comparatively cheap rights assertions and a lot of licensees swallowed, resulting in the UM Funko Force and bobble heads (and those over-sized, overpriced, under produced Pez effigies) from Funko. While that ultimately didn't work out well for AVELA, it worked out great, in the case of our beloved monsters, for Funko, Universal, and us, proving the viability of the license (and perhaps altering Universal's fee structure, but I've never been privy to that info).
Thank you for the explanation, DMG.
Quote from: fearliath on December 12, 2020, 07:35:23 PM
Super 7 did a checklist with Reaction MOTU. If they have multiple waves they almost always put all of them on the card back because they're into the vintage feel and that's a vintage thing to do.
Agreed.
Quote from: horrorhunter on December 12, 2020, 05:35:02 PM
Yes. Warren Publishing made good use of that ploy. It later created more demand for the "sold out" issues as well, which affected the collector's market.
Thanks, HH. I see, that you see, what I meant. ;D ;D
Quote from: Anton Phibes on December 11, 2020, 11:20:39 PM
This is what I am alluding to with regards to acting as a checklist. This is a vintage Star Wars backer card for a figure from Return of the Jedi. I sincerely doubt you could walk into any store and find every single one of these characters hanging on pegs at the same time. However, it proved beneficial to folks trying to collect every figure released in a series. I think they should've left Mutant on and just plastered "sold out" across him. They have "new" on the CWAU on the back of the card, so it could've been done for Mutant with a "sold out" label. Famous Monsters used to do it with items from Don Post, and even their own back issues. To let folks reference a mask or a character an d know it existed. It's not a big deal, just trying to make conversation, and wondering as to their reasoning. Also if they were mandated to remove him for some reason. :angel:
(https://i.imgur.com/8AWSt1w.jpg)
That would make a bad ass poster.
nevermind,lol
Quote from: Mike Scott on December 12, 2020, 08:16:03 AM
What do you mean by "feature"? If you mean why are they no longer producing the Mutant, it's probably because it just sold out, like some of the other figures.
I thought we were talking about why the character did not appear on the card with the other sold out monsters. Most sold out, but they are still featured on the card. I'm saying the character isn't featured on the card, because they can no longer promote the character as one of their products, because the license changed.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on December 14, 2020, 07:48:07 AM
I thought we were talking about why the character did not appear on the card with the other sold out monsters.
Oh! I thought you were wondering why the toy wasn't re-released in Wave 3.
Quote from: Mike Scott on December 14, 2020, 08:06:27 AM
Oh! I thought you were wondering why the toy wasn't re-released in Wave 3.
No, no. That's what I thought you thought I was saying, so I had to clarify.
There's a mystery over why The Mutant is not on the card starting with Wave 2, and I was trying to offer suggestions as to why. :)
Quote from: aura of foreboding on December 14, 2020, 08:41:03 PM
There's a mystery over why The Mutant is not on the card starting with Wave 2
Yeah, it doesn't make sense to make a new card with the Mutant missing.
Is the Mutant separately licensed? Why?
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on December 15, 2020, 10:04:38 PM
i don't think that's public knowledge.
So, you're saying it
is separately licensed?
There's a lot of reading what isn't there in these last few pages... And I'm okay with that. ;)
(https://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/the-invisible-man-remake.jpg)
Wasn't Hunchback of Notre Dame supposed to be in this wave?
Quote from: Mike Scott on December 15, 2020, 10:39:27 PM
So, you're saying it is separately licensed?
Consider that perhaps the Metaluna Mutant is currently not being licensed at all.
Quote from: NightCrawler on December 16, 2020, 12:53:28 AM
Wasn't Hunchback of Notre Dame supposed to be in this wave?
"Supposed to", no. Photos of the prototype got out as they always do these days, but there has been no announcemnt of nor solicitation for it.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on December 16, 2020, 04:55:08 AM
Consider that perhaps the Metaluna Mutant is currently not being licensed at all.
Are you being vague on purpose, for some reason unknown to me? (Or, am I just thick?)
Quote from: Mike Scott on December 16, 2020, 06:19:34 AM
Are you being vague on purpose, for some reason unknown to me? (Or, am I just thick?)
Indeed, it's you. I don't believe the Mutant is currently available for license.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on December 16, 2020, 06:44:35 AM
I don't believe the Mutant is currently available for license.
OK. I guess I can't tell you
why I don't believe in flying saucers, either.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on December 16, 2020, 06:44:35 AM
Indeed, it's you. I don't believe the Mutant is currently available for license.
So, baseless speculation then. Metaluna has never been UM's "A"=level monster. Super7 has sold through their first and second runs of Metaluna, they still have a ton of the other wave 1 & 2 figures available because those are their "heavy hitters". Covid is actually a thing, and has had FAR reaching effects to the nooks and crannies of everything that most people will never realize. We have a CWAU figure ready to go, let's just quickly photoshop him into a cardback without having to deal with the EXPENSE of mounting a new photo shoot while under whatever time constraints they were dealing with months ago prior to their manufacture and arrival on our shore. NO official statement, NO mention of Metaluna falling out of UM's control. NO mention of any "removal" of rights to release Wave 3 but you'd imagine that Super7 would have a license window longer than a couple of months, and Super7 has invested $100,000's into steel molds to make Wave 3
"REEEEEEE THE SKY IS FALLLLIIIIINNNGGGG!!!!!!!!!!". Look, I'll be the first to admit that Super7 has never been the most forthcoming on being transparent on a lot of the behind the scenes stuff. But all this Chicken Little screeching with NO official mention of cancellation is getting to be a bit much from everyone doing so.
Do you think Nova and Taylor in loincloth are the best selling Planet of the Apes ReAction figures? Those are the only two completely sold out at S7's website. NO, Super7 orders higher quantities of their "heavy hitters". I like Metaluna, I bought more of Metaluna than any other UM ReAction because I wanted an army (I'm probably not alone on that), but if I were a retailer I'd be taking larger chances on stocking Draculas, Frankensteins, Creatures, etc.
ASK SUPER7. Keep asking. but until it's official that wave 3 is cancelled (which I don't believe it is), can we please cut all the baseless speculation where some people think their belief is actual fact?
Because this is a forum where we are allowed to discuss even speculative things, it has to be a licensing issue. Other monsters are also sold out and they are on the card back. One thing I think is odd about the back of the card for both Wave 2 figures and CWAU is how the monsters are numbered. Wave 2 figures are listed as 1-6 and Wave 1 figures are listed as 7-11 and CWAU is not listed in the listing but it's picture is displayed along with "New Figure".
Odd about the Hunchback. He was displayed with the others at Toyfair. All the others except Hunchback are available for pre-order (at Amok Time for example).
Toy Fair photos of Hunchback figure and card back:
https://www.allhallowsgeek.com/toy-fair-new-york-2020-super7s-horror-reaction-figure-reveals/ (https://www.allhallowsgeek.com/toy-fair-new-york-2020-super7s-horror-reaction-figure-reveals/)
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7eK2A2AIe7/?igshid=1i7ev4phvcnee (https://www.instagram.com/p/B7eK2A2AIe7/?igshid=1i7ev4phvcnee)
...and where's The Munsters ?
Quote from: fearliath on December 16, 2020, 02:06:17 PM
Because this is a forum where we are allowed to discuss even speculative things, it has to be a licensing issue.
Except you've been passing off your "speculation" like you had the inside scoop and it was a fact. But hey, Diamond Select no longer sells their Metaluna Select figure OR their retro 8" version, so yep it MUST be the licensing!!!! Or........not.
Got a source about the Metaluna licensing?
Quote from: Mike Scott on December 16, 2020, 07:44:18 AM
OK. I guess I can't tell you why I don't believe in flying saucers, either.
Why are you unable to tell me why you don't believe in flying saucers, and what does that have to do with charater licensing?
I am not at liberty to tell you why I think the Metaluna Mutant is not currently being licensed by Universal, hence my answer of "I don't think that's public knowledge" when you asked. If it is public knowledge, I'll be happy to point out the disclosure or have it pointed out to me.
Quote from: favoritemonsters on December 16, 2020, 02:12:15 PM
...and where's The Munsters ?
If I recall back during the Funko/Super 7 partnership they were going to do Munsters as well but it never ended up materializing. I really hope it does this time.
Quote from: fearliath on December 16, 2020, 07:05:18 PM
If I recall back during the Funko/Super 7 partnership they were going to do Munsters as well but it never ended up materializing. I really hope it does this time.
I hope so, too.
Quote from: favoritemonsters on December 16, 2020, 02:12:15 PM
...and where's The Munsters ?
As of ten minutes ago, Munsters ReAction W1 - Herman, Lily, and Grandpa, remain on the wholesale site with a 15 Feb 2021 - 17 Mar 2021 release window. My fingers are crossed.
Quote from: VulcansFury on December 16, 2020, 07:59:41 AM
So, baseless speculation then.
Not on my part, no. I wouldn't do that to ya.
Quote from: VulcansFury on December 16, 2020, 07:59:41 AM
"REEEEEEE THE SKY IS FALLLLIIIIINNNGGGG!!!!!!!!!!". Look, I'll be the first to admit that Super7 has never been the most forthcoming on being transparent on a lot of the behind the scenes stuff. But all this Chicken Little screeching with NO official mention of cancellation is getting to be a bit much from everyone doing so.
I must have missed it, but who's claiming something was cancelled?
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on December 16, 2020, 07:08:43 PM
As of ten minutes ago, Munsters ReAction W1 - Herman, Lily, and Grandpa, remain on the wholesale site with a 15 Feb 2021 - 17 Mar 2021 release window. My fingers are crossed.
**Sigh** Shannon, Shannon, Shannon....there you go with that pesky wholesaler ordering and solicitation information again. ;) ;) One might think you actually know something. 8) 8) ;) ;) Thanks for the scoop on TCWAU....and.... other things.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on December 16, 2020, 07:04:41 PM
I am not at liberty . . .
Those are the words I wanted to hear! :) Now I
know that you know and aren't just guessing.
Unless it's part of the stuff you can't talk about, why
is the Mutant licensed separately? (Or is it?)
Quote from: fearliath on December 16, 2020, 02:06:17 PM
Odd about the Hunchback. He was displayed with the others at Toyfair. All the others except Hunchback are available for pre-order (at Amok Time for example).
You know how this sort of thing works with Amok Time, BBTS, EE, MiM etc. They put items up for preorder the moment they catch wind of something, all in a mad rush to get that order before a competitor. To my knowledge, the werewolf from Werewolf of London, Imhotep from The Mummy, Frankenstein's Monster and Ygor from Son of Frankenstein, nor Quasimodo have never yet been solcited at wholesale.
Just to be clear, I am in no way suggesting they are cancelled. I'm pointing out that, to my knowledge, they have never been officialy scheduled. We know S7 was aiming for a Fall 2020 release BEFORE the pandemic hit.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on December 16, 2020, 07:26:08 PM
You know how this sort of thing works with Amok Time, BBTS, EE, MiM etc. They put items up for preorder the moment they catch wind of something, all in a mad rush to get that order before a competitor. To my knowledge, the werewolf from Werewolf of London, Imhotep from The Mummy, Frankenstein's Monster and Ygor from Son of Frankenstein, nor Quasimodo have never yet been solcited at wholesale.
Just to be clear, I am in no way suggesting they are cancelled. I'm pointing out that, to my knowledge, they have never been officially scheduled. We know S7 was aiming for a Fall 2020 release BEFORE the pandemic hit.
Yeah, I hope it happens. I have been wanting a 3.75" Quasimodo to go with my Remco Mini Monsters since I was like 5. The others are all just surprising icing on the cake.
Werewolf of London is the figure I am most excited for from the Toy Fair reveals. He doesn't get a whole lot of facetime, and the card art for him is awesome.
I don't think anyone thinks Wave 3 is canceled. At least not in these last few pages. Not sure where that came from? I've been talking about The Mutant, and I think everyone else has...
The Remco card style Reaction figures (Nosferatu, Hitchcock, Toxic Avenger, Maria) are available on Super 7. They are only one per customer so they seem to be a bit limited.
https://super7.com/collections/movie-action-figures/products/nosferatu-reaction-figure-monster-glow (https://super7.com/collections/movie-action-figures/products/nosferatu-reaction-figure-monster-glow)
Also if you buy them (and a couple other figures) before the end of the year and want to save some pretty serious cash ($36 overall) then take advantage of both their promo's right now. They have a by 5 Reaction figures and get 1 free promo. It is for any figures and is applied automatically at checkout. ADDITIONALLY, they have a $108 gift card for only $90 promo.
https://super7.com/collections/super7-gift-cards/products/super7-gift-card-holiday-2020 (https://super7.com/collections/super7-gift-cards/products/super7-gift-card-holiday-2020)
The gift card is electronic so you can use both at the same time and save $36 on 6 figures (coming to $12/figure + shipping). The gift card is good past Dec 31 but then you'd only save $18.
Mars Attacks Reaction Figures now available as well:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CJbkKxQA6ZS/?igshid=14982fhg31rgt (https://www.instagram.com/p/CJbkKxQA6ZS/?igshid=14982fhg31rgt)
Well at least I managed to get the set of Mars Attacks figures ordered over here, I love the card art on them :)
Ian
I only bought the Invasion begins figure. Gonna leave it on the card. I already gots oodlins of MA stuff. One figure will do me on these.
Quote from: Palifan on December 30, 2020, 07:25:48 PM
Well at least I managed to get the set of Mars Attacks figures ordered over here, I love the card art on them :)
Those are great! Copied from 3 classic MA cards.
Quote from: Palifan on December 30, 2020, 07:25:48 PM
Well at least I managed to get the set of Mars Attacks figures ordered over here, I love the card art on them :)
Ian
Whoa! Mars Attacks figures.
I don't know what this is. It's coming tomorrow.
(https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/149785578_10159468449245820_1248009542767267667_o.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=3&_nc_sid=2c4854&_nc_ohc=bibYK5OT_hEAX8BwWOA&_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.xx&oh=9f43a9e27ca369212b5d8cc5680d133a&oe=604A763F)
Black and White or glow in the dark variant?
Quote from: aura of foreboding on February 12, 2021, 04:18:49 AM
I don't know what this is. It's coming tomorrow.
Probably the b/w S7 "Penn Plax".
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 12, 2021, 07:26:45 AM
Probably the b/w S7 "Penn Plax".
Well you called that :)
Ian
Some of the box text and bkgnd colors are different than on the color version box.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2726/1450/products/1612403238RE-Creature_Silverscreen_2048_2048x2048.jpg?v=1612974540)
It's neat... but can we please get the rest of the GD series 3?!
I believe there was some discussion on here a while back about why the Metaluna Mutant was no longer featured on the card back of the UM Reaction figures. I just came across a post that explains why:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLzdTbpFlYE/?igshid=4fjb08do38xn (https://www.instagram.com/p/CLzdTbpFlYE/?igshid=4fjb08do38xn)
Does this mean that the Super 7 figures are the last thing to ever feature a Universal licensed Metaluna Mutant? Have there been any since?
Quote from: fearliath on February 27, 2021, 07:50:25 PM
I believe there was some discussion on here a while back about why the Metaluna Mutant was no longer featured on the card back of the UM Reaction figures. I just came across a post that explains why:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLzdTbpFlYE/?igshid=4fjb08do38xn (https://www.instagram.com/p/CLzdTbpFlYE/?igshid=4fjb08do38xn)
Does this mean that the Super 7 figures are the last thing to ever feature a Universal licensed Metaluna Mutant? Have there been any since?
That's the answer. I knew there had to be more behind it other than "we just don't want to include him on our card backs anymore".
Quote from: fearliath on February 27, 2021, 07:50:25 PM
Does this mean that the Super 7 figures are the last thing to ever feature a Universal licensed Metaluna Mutant? Have there been any since?
Wow, had no idea. Can anyone elaborate further on the exact details? Who in question is supposedly the rights holder on the design of the costume?
That is the weirdest thing! Who else, besides Universal, could possibly own that design? Universal always owned everything that they created, unless they didn't? Do you suppose somebody had a copyrighted design that predated the Mutant and looked enough like it to win a lawsuit?
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 27, 2021, 09:41:23 PM
That is the weirdest thing! Who else, besides Universal, could possibly own that design? Universal always owned everything that they created, unless they didn't? Do you suppose somebody had a copyrighted design that predated the Mutant and looked enough like it to win a lawsuit?
Who did the initial design of the Mutant? Maybe they have some ownership over it? Like how Karloff/Lugosi/Chaney have ownership over likenesses, while Universal still owns the films.
I'm not sure if it was a Milicent Patrick drawing or not; but I believe that the look of the Metaluna Mutant came from an alien design rejected for It Came From Outer Space. However, it could have been influenced by the Sci-Fi comics of the era.
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 27, 2021, 09:41:23 PM
That is the weirdest thing! Who else, besides Universal, could possibly own that design? Universal always owned everything that they created, unless they didn't? Do you suppose somebody had a copyrighted design that predated the Mutant and looked enough like it to win a lawsuit?
Weird for sure. Mostly because they'd been using it/licensing it for 65 years. Maybe for some reason they can still license it but not as a Universal Monster as a result of a settlement or something (but again, 65 years is a long time to pass before it came up).
I'm pretty confident Disney wouldn't get themselves in a situation where they weren't allowed to license Daisy Duck after 65 years.
Quote from: Count Zachula on February 27, 2021, 10:10:41 PM
Who did the initial design of the Mutant?
Millie Patrick, but Universal wouldn't let their artists own the stuff they created for the movies. The composers didn't own the music they wrote, either. No different than a contractor not owning the houses he builds.
Quote from: Count Zachula on February 27, 2021, 10:10:41 PM
Like how Karloff/Lugosi/Chaney have ownership over likenesses
That's a different thing. Universal didn't own their likenesses.
Quote from: BRICK on February 27, 2021, 10:26:38 PM
However, it could have been influenced by the Sci-Fi comics of the era.
That's what I was thinking.
That post isn't clear at all. This issue is not that the Metaluna Mutant isn't a Universal Monster. f course it is. As I understand it, at issue in this particular case is Universal doesn't have a clear command of ownership of certain elements of the design. I'm not taking about the head and hands, things that came from the makeup department. Its the garment that they may not hold the rights to.
I haven't heard that this issue came up specifically with the Mutant, but because it is an issue with other properties, Uni is taking the "safe" route. I think we may still see masks or other objects that don/t feature the pants. There's another monster who's in the same boat, at east once they took him out of the lagoon, performed surgery on him and dressed him in a burlap sack designed by... who? What a world, huh?
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on March 01, 2021, 04:13:58 AM
Its the garment that they may not hold the rights to.
. . . and dressed him in a burlap sack designed by... who?
Well, who designed those costumes, if it wasn't Universal employees from the wardrobe dept.?
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 01, 2021, 04:25:36 AM
Well, who designed those costumes, if it wasn't Universal employees from the wardrobe dept.?
There's the very expensive question.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on March 01, 2021, 04:13:58 AM
I haven't heard that this issue came up specifically with the Mutant, but because it is an issue with other properties, Uni is taking the "safe" route. I think we may still see masks or other objects that don/t feature the pants. There's another monster who's in the same boat, at east once they took him out of the lagoon, performed surgery on him and dressed him in a burlap sack designed by... who? What a world, huh?
And this is a perfect example of why Disney runs the world and why Universal is destined to the ash heap. Disney would do what it took to be able to continue to license their own properties. It costs money, but in the end, if you know how to market your product competently, it's worth it. But they don't know how to market their product. Metaluna Mutant is actually becoming quite popular again. Probably more mainstream than it ever was. Every store has generic Draculas, Frankensteins, Mummy's and "Swamp monsters" based off the Universal versions. And that's because Universal has let that happen over time. Rather than being open to widespread and affordable licensing on everything from Pez to pencils they've made it a niche collector market because the items are so challenging to license and expensive to produce.
You don't walk into a store and see generic versions of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck for two reasons. (1) Disney does what it takes to keep a firm hold on all the rights. (2) Disney has marketed the properties so well over time that no one wants generic versions. They want Disney Donald Duck, not a duck that looks like Donald Duck but is missing the sailor hat to get around licensing rights.
Quote from: fearliath on March 01, 2021, 05:09:24 PM
They want Disney Donald Duck, not a duck that looks like Donald Duck
Disney should have sued Aflac for using a sassy duck in their ads! ;D
Quote from: fearliath on March 01, 2021, 05:09:24 PM
You don't walk into a store and see generic versions of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck for two reasons. (1) Disney does what it takes to keep a firm hold on all the rights. (2) Disney has marketed the properties so well over time that no one wants generic versions. They want Disney Donald Duck, not a duck that looks like Donald Duck but is missing the sailor hat to get around licensing rights.
I don't think its fair to compare animated characters to the monsters. You don't have to pay likeness rights for cartoon characters. Disney owns those characters 100%. Every company wants to penny pinch. If Uni doesn't want to pay for an actor's face or in this case a "garment" (?) they won't!
The "generic" problem you speak of with the monsters has always been the actors likenesses. That's why those Funko Pop's do so well. They're cheap, don't have to pay Robert Downey Jr. if Iron Man is just gonna have two soulless black eyes.
My girlfriend worked for Disney for 9 years. They're the biggest media company in the world but are SUPER cheap when working on projects. Its all about saving money to make money. In the end, Universal doesn't care if you don't get a Metaluna Mutant figure or an accurate Bela Lugosi Dracula.
Quote from: Count Zachula on March 01, 2021, 05:34:20 PM
I don't think its fair to compare animated characters to the monsters. You don't have to pay likeness rights for cartoon characters. Disney owns those characters 100%. Every company wants to penny pinch. If Uni doesn't want to pay for an actor's face or in this case a "garment" (?) they won't!
The "generic" problem you speak of with the monsters has always been the actors likenesses. That's why those Funko Pop's do so well. They're cheap, don't have to pay Robert Downey Jr. if Iron Man is just gonna have two soulless black eyes.
Maybe, but that Avengers and Star Wars merchandise looks an awful lot like the actor in the movie. And even the stuff that doesn't is readily identifiable from the movie and is licensed by Disney. Pez dispensers for example. There are Disney Pez galore from all of their properties. There are Pez of everything. There should be Pez every Halloween of the Universal Monsters. Disney themselves even dress up their characters as rip off Universal Monsters and sell it (neck bolts on Goofy and all).
This is my point. Universal lost complete control of what very well could be/could have been their most valuable property. The image anyone in the world has of Dracula, Frankenstein, Wolfman, the Mummy, and the "Swamp Creature" is based off of the Universal Monsters. But they get nothing out of it and the vast majority of people don't even recognize Universal as the source material anymore.
Back on topic, Brian Flynn recently confirmed on FB that UM ReActions wave 3 will come out this year.
Quote from: VulcansFury on March 12, 2021, 05:29:15 AM
UM ReActions wave 3 will come out this year.
I already got mine, but, yeah for everybody else! :)
Quote from: VulcansFury on March 12, 2021, 05:29:15 AM
Back on topic, Brian Flynn recently confirmed on FB that UM ReActions wave 3 will come out this year.
One at a time, I'm guessing. Though I doubt any of these characters will sell out like the other more popular ones. Those wishing to save on shipping may be in luck.
Quote from: Count Zachula on March 12, 2021, 05:33:44 PM
One at a time, I'm guessing. Though I doubt any of these characters will sell out like the other more popular ones. Those wishing to save on shipping may be in luck.
Not necessarily. They likely did The Creature Walks Among Us first for several reasons - Completists would want it since they already have The Creature And Revenge Of The Creature figures, plus they released the color Penn Plax figure (and the recent B&W Penn Plax figure). Also Wave 3 was announce right around the time Covid hit - that delayed a lot of stuff, not just these figures.
The others might come out all together for the completists (the ones who want them all, as appoosed to the one who only like Frankenstein, Or The Wolf Man, etc). There likely aren't as many people who are fans of The Werewolf Of London as their are Frankenstein fans.
Yes, there are fans of these figures and the characters, but each one has their own set of fans. Me...I want them all, but I'm not a big fan of The Mole People, so if my money were tight I would have definitely skipped that one.
So I'm looking forward to any new figures, but I have a feeling this might be it and these could be the last of the Waves.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on March 12, 2021, 06:44:17 PM
Not necessarily. They likely did The Creature Walks Among Us first for several reasons - Completists would want it since they already have The Creature And Revenge Of The Creature figures, plus they released the color Penn Plax figure (and the recent B&W Penn Plax figure). Also Wave 3 was announce right around the time Covid hit - that delayed a lot of stuff, not just these figures.
That doesn't really make sense to me. Why would they release just one figure from the set and then all of them. Even for completists. You can argue the Frankenstein completists would want Son of Frank and Ygor. Why not release those separately?
Probably more of a COVID thing, maybe the Creature Walks was the only figure approved and had to wait on the rest?
Welcome to the UMA, MonsterBaker666 :)
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on March 12, 2021, 06:44:17 PM
I want them all, but I'm not a big fan of The Mole People
I thought they already did a Mole People?
My guess: They had to push out the CWAU figure because of the wardrobe lawsuit or question, whatever it is. If they didn't get it into production, Uni probably would have pulled the plug.
Quote from: Count Zachula on March 12, 2021, 07:26:44 PM
That doesn't really make sense to me. Why would they release just one figure from the set and then all of them. Even for completists. You can argue the Frankenstein completists would want Son of Frank and Ygor. Why not release those separately?
Probably more of a COVID thing, maybe the Creature Walks was the only figure approved and had to wait on the rest?
If you read between the lines that Shannon mentioned (darkmonkeygod), the decision to release CWAU, before all the others, was quite possibly due to the potential of it not being released at all. Because of his sail cloth outfit. Like Mutant's pants. Ridiculous I know, but that's what I gleaned from it. :angel:
Quote from: aura of foreboding on March 13, 2021, 03:45:42 AM
My guess: They had to push out the CWAU figure because of the wardrobe lawsuit or question, whatever it is. If they didn't get it into production, Uni probably would have pulled the plug.
Ha! I literally typed something quite similar to your deduction. I agree!
I don't understand this whole "clothing" issue. Is this info coming directly from someone in the know at Universal? Or is it just speculation?
It doesn't quite sound right to me...the pants of the Metaluna Monster is somehow a problem - is someone other than Universal claiming they own the rights to those pants? Same thing with a sailcloth suit made for The Creature in Creature Walks Among Us. Did the costume department go to The Big And Tall Store in the 50s and buy those Metaluna pants and the sailcloth suit? "Yes, gentlemen, we have just what you're looking for...this sailcloth suit is for someone 7 feet tall with a giant barrel chest with arms the diameter of watermelons. And check out these silver pants that blend right into the ankles with no visible seams. Yes, you can use them, but just remember, we retain the rights to them..."
And in this tiny action figure, the pants on the Mutant look like any old pair of pants.
If that's the case, better watch out for future lawsuits - The Frankenstein monsters suit (good gosh, is that why they changed the color of the jacket from black to green??!!), Dracula's tuxedo, The Werewolf Of London's smoking jacket, The Invisible Man's pajamas and bathrobe, Ygor's blacksmith's smock, and those Ace bandages on the arms of the Bride Of Frankenstein. Even The Wolf Man's baggy pants!
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on March 13, 2021, 09:20:42 PM
I don't understand this whole "clothing" issue. Is this info coming directly from someone in the know at Universal?
It isn't speculation. Re:
About a year or so back, The Metaluna Mutant fell into a question of ownership over costume design and ceased being an official Universal Monster. While he's still associated with the classic lineup, any merchandising featuring Metaluna cannot reflect the Universal Studios Monsters brand.This same issue has been applied to The Creature Walks Among Us. That's why his figure release was pushed through. It would be fiscally disadvantageous to sculpt, tool, and make cards for a figure....and then be told 'No soup for you!". So they got him out.
This is from people in the know. It isn't speculation. It's silly....but there it is.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on March 13, 2021, 09:43:05 PM
This is from people in the know. It isn't speculation.
But it still doesn't answer the question "Who owns the pants?"
Dang! So you think we won't end up seeing Creature Walks or Metaluna in the up and coming NECA line?
That'd sure be a shame.
Quote from: Count Zachula on March 14, 2021, 12:45:25 AM
Dang! So you think we won't end up seeing Creature Walks or Metaluna in the up and coming NECA line?
That'd sure be a shame.
I doubt NECA will go that deep....but we can hope.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on March 13, 2021, 09:20:42 PM
I don't understand this whole "clothing" issue. Is this info coming directly from someone in the know at Universal? Or is it just speculation?
Do you honestly believe someone would actually SPECULATE about something so absurd? That's not even rational. It's so nonsensical, it just has to be true... especially concerning Universal.
And, yes, we have a few very good sources around here. ;)
Quote from: aura of foreboding on March 14, 2021, 09:16:37 AM
And, yes, we have a few very good sources around here. ;)
Wish they could tell me who owns the pants!
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 14, 2021, 09:55:18 AM
Wish they could tell me who owns the pants!
I don't think anyone knows that! ;D
Its just kinda ridiculous that something as un-interesting as the Creature Walk's burlap sack costume or the Mutant's clothing is what's causing this fiasco. Like they're not talking about the masks right? Hopefully we can get some concrete answers to understand this weirdness.
Stick Metaluna Mutant's head, torso and arms in a dress. I'd still buy 'em!
Still doesn't make any sense to me.
The Metaluna Mutants pants are in question...Universal could have just changed them on all toys and action figures. Come one - they apparently say that all Frankenstein monster figures must have green jackets now - so just change the pants (or the belt, if that's the costume problem) on all action figures from here on out. And can anyone really tell that the pants in the movie look like the pants on the action figure...the ones in the movie look a little metalic or like satin - the action figure pants don't look that way. So who knows...maybe it's not the pants but that funky belt the mutant wears to hold up those pants.
What really makes no sense, if I'm understanding whats being discussed correctly, is the notion that there might be a similar problem with the sailcloth suit for The Creature Walks Among Us. Sounds like it's being said that Universal and / or Super 7 knows there's some problem with that costume, and so Super 7 had a lot invested in creating the figure, so the hurried up to get it out for sale before someone complained and told them to stop selling them in order to recoup the money they invested in creating the figure.
I don't know, but if I owned the rights to that sailcloth suit, and found out that Super 7 knew about it and manufactured a product using the design I owned, I'd sue the pants off of them...knowingly using something I owned the rights to without paying me for it.
As to someone saying they own the rights to these "costumes"...sounds more like something known as a Nuisance Lawsuit. Thats a lawsuit people file that really has no legal standing, and companies often pay off on it because it would cost more to hire lawyers and get all documents in order and go to court than it would to pay off the small amount they settle for. Usually these cases are solved by giving them a few bucks to go away - the company admits no wrong doing and the person who sued signs something saying the amount paid settles all complaints.
Could very well be a nuisance lawsuit. Could very well be resolved within the next few years. Doesn't change the fact Universal has pulled the plug. You would too.
From my understanding of what Shannon said, these two costumes are not necessarily in question directly. It's not like someone said, "I own the burlap sack, and you need to pay me." Rather, there is some overarching problem with the wardrobe from the films of this era, and Universal is just being safe with regard to these two characters.
Just like Universal had to play it safe after the Lugosi lawsuit, after the Chaney lawsuit... It's not like there's not a precedent here. Sure, it's a horse of a different color, but Universal is reacting appropriately given the circumstance.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on March 15, 2021, 10:38:50 PM
From my understanding of what Shannon said, these two costumes are not necessarily in question directly.
Then why are we talking about them? It's either the pants, or it's something else, or it's the pants
and something else! Without a definitive answer, I don't see what there is left to talk about?
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 16, 2021, 01:20:41 AM
Then why are we talking about them? It's either the pants, or it's something else, or it's the pants and something else! Without a definitive answer, I don't see what there is left to talk about?
I hear Universal owns the rights to Karloff's Mummy, but not the gauze he was wrapped in. :laugh: ;)
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 16, 2021, 01:20:41 AM
It's either the pants, or it's something else, or it's the pants and something else!
I inferred it's both.
Yes, it would be great to know more, but you get what you get!
Quote from: VulcansFury on March 12, 2021, 05:29:15 AM
Back on topic
What a saucy little Vulcan this must be, who presumes to dictate to others what the topic of discussion is. Very unlike his species.
I'm glad they got the CWUU and Mutant released before whatever happened, happened.
During my brief flirtation with becoming a lawyer I remember coming across an application Universal had made to trademark the Frankenstein makeup and costume. It was from many years earlier (and this was the late 80s). The application was approved for the makeup; flat head, bolts, but rejected for the costume on the basis that you can't trademark a sport jacket and pants-- I don't recall if the shoes didn't make the cut either.
So all of this sounds like a bunch of nonsense.
I went from enthusiastically loving this line to a complete lack of interest. At $18 a pop plus shipping, and with the trickle release it gives me too much time to contemplate exactly what I'm paying for and that the value just isn't there.
I don't know, maybe after 55 years I'm finally outgrowing toys.
Do you think this may have to do with Millicent Patrick? She did design the Metaluna Mutant and the Creature. Maybe with the release of the recent book maybe a relative has come forward and is giving Universal some grief.
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Quote from: Universalrocks on March 17, 2021, 04:57:04 PM
Do you think this may have to do with Millicent Patrick? She did design the Metaluna Mutant and the Creature.
Anything Millicent Patrick did for Universal was c. by Universal, not by Patrick. You got paid for the job you did an that was it.
Quote from: Universalrocks on March 17, 2021, 04:57:04 PM
Do you think this may have to do with Millicent Patrick? She did design the Metaluna Mutant and the Creature. Maybe with the release of the recent book maybe a relative has come forward and is giving Universal some grief.
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That could be a possibility. Not sure if any of Ms. Patrick's relatives are still out there. They could have said they were going to file one of those nuesance lawsuits, BUT that would only apply to the Mutant and not the altered Creature from Creature Walks Among Us, since she was long gone by then.
Without any type of coroboration or paperwork saying exactly what is in question and why, it's all speculation.
Quote from: Universalrocks on March 17, 2021, 04:57:04 PM
Do you think this may have to do with Millicent Patrick? She did design the Metaluna Mutant and the Creature.
Millicent hardly got credit back when she helped design these characters, so I'm sure she would be out of the equation. If anything, any approvals regarding Mutant pants would have to go through the Westmore family. After all, Bud did take ALL the credit for what happened in his makeup department.
We got plenty o' Metaluna Mutants anyway these days, boys, and the CWAU is the worst look for ole Creech anyway. So if they never make either again, just take the ones ya got in the sandbox or the bath tub and call it a day. Just make more Werewolf of Londons. Unless somebody comes hollerin' after that smoking robe he wears. ;) ;) ;D 8)
Quote from: Anton Phibes on March 19, 2021, 01:57:24 AM
We got plenty o' Metaluna Mutants anyway these days, boys, and the CWAU is the worst look for ole Creech anyway. So if they never make either again, just take the ones ya got in the sandbox or the bath tub and call it a day. Just make more Werewolf of Londons. Unless somebody comes hollerin' after that smoking robe he wears. ;) ;) ;D 8)
I take my Sideshow Ygor and DST Mr. Hyde into the bath tub every night.
Universal licensing department sucks. One year its green jackets, then 6 months of black, then back to green. Style guide garbage, then out of nowhere a likeness, then more style guide crap for no explainable reason.
The Mego Wolfman follows the style guide, new Frank does not.....does that make any sense???
Quote from: Dr.Terror on March 20, 2021, 10:03:32 AM
Frank does not.....does that make any sense???
It does, if you think like a corporate executive, so, try to lower your I.Q.
This is pretty good. And you can buy it (and I did).
https://super7.com/collections/movie-action-figures/products/universal-monsters-reaction-figure-the-invisible-man-april-fools-day
Ah dang, it sold out!
Still very fun idea. Harkening back to the Sideshow 8 inch version.
I wonder how many they made, if it sold out that fast?
Sold out! In thin air.
Be prepared to see one on eBay for $25.
Quote from: Mike Scott on April 01, 2021, 07:21:17 PM
Be prepared to see one on eBay for $25.
.......plus shipping.
If anyone happened to buy an extra, please let me know. I was waiting until the work day was over thinking they'd have a bunch. Disappointed.
Not only did they sell out fast but they shipped immediately. I got my shipped notification an hour after I bought it.
Amazon has this for $22.95. I have prime free shipping so Im not sure of how much shipping would be.
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Super7 just tweeted "1313 Mockingbird Lane. Arriving this Thursday (4/29)!"
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Too bad it isn't the rest of the Universal Monsters wave. But congrats to all the Munsters buyers!
Are Munsters fans up in arms about "Brown jacket" Herman vs "black jacket" ?
Quote from: Count Zachula on April 27, 2021, 10:52:31 PM
Are Munsters fans up in arms about "Brown jacket" Herman vs "black jacket" ?
Nah... Because Herman had a brown jacket. When you think about it, MOST of the style guide developed as a result of the Munsters. 1991 colors were all based on the Munsters outfits. Tweaks were made (Green Jacket) in 1997. But the basic style guide's colors owes its existence to the Munsters.
How do the recent S7 Universal Monsters scale with the AmokTime Monstarz Herbert West Re-Animator figure?
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on May 01, 2021, 03:04:15 AM
How do the recent S7 Universal Monsters scale with the AmokTime Monstarz Herbert West Re-Animator figure?
They are both 3.75".
I didn't want to start a new thread for this so I'll add it here. Iron Giant Reaction figures (available in August):
https://twitter.com/super7store/status/1408455708941631493
They keep announcing all kinds of new stuff (including Pennywise, and removing Curry's face so as not to have to give him a cent, which is raw considering he is incapacitated from a stroke). Yet no news on the Universal Monsters wave that contains werewolf of London. Is Creechie Walks Among us the only figure we are going to get from that wave? Has it been scrapped?
Quote from: Anton Phibes on June 25, 2021, 07:27:43 PM
Is Creechie Walks Among us the only figure we are going to get from that wave? Has it been scrapped?
There are some things man was not meant to know!
Also what happened to the Soakys???
Quote from: Dr.Terror on June 25, 2021, 10:48:41 PM
Also what happened to the Soakys???
Yes, yes! I want Super 7 soakies.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on June 25, 2021, 07:27:43 PM
They keep announcing all kinds of new stuff (including Pennywise, and removing Curry's face so as not to have to give him a cent, which is raw considering he is incapacitated from a stroke). Yet no news on the Universal Monsters wave that contains werewolf of London. Is Creechie Walks Among us the only figure we are going to get from that wave? Has it been scrapped?
Don't know or care about Pennywise/Curry. The rest of the Universal Monster Reaction line should still get released. Except for Hunchback, for whatever bizarre reason I don't think that's happening.
I have been told by Mr. Flynn himself multiple times that the Soakies are still supposed to happen (at least they were 6 months ago). He actually implied they are already made as he said the ones sitting behind him in all his videos are production run, not prototypes. Something seems off with the Universal Monster license though with the Reaction and Soakies not already being released. My only suspicion is they want to do an event at NYCC (closer to Halloween) specific to the monsters and release more stuff around that time. I know for a fact they planned to do just that in 2020 before the world ended.
I'd be in for the Universal monster Soakies. Been waiting, what, 3 years now for them??
But I'm not holding my breath for them to appear any time soon. Same thing with Wave 3 monster action figures. Will they be released? Sure hope so, but if they are coming, they should release them before Halloween.
I wonder if sales would be better for these companies if they announced something when it's landed on shore rather than in the early prototype stage. Waiting three years for an item leads to frustration from your fan base. It's not like they announce an item and then take pre-orders to see the interest. I think you'd get a lot more impulse buys if they did it the other way. With the method they use now a lot of us (myself included) just give up on any further promotion as just talk and end up walking away from the whole line.
It seems like with licenses Super7 is spreading itself way too thin. It really gets to the point that I just don't care anymore.
Quote from: fearliath on June 26, 2021, 02:12:57 AM
Don't know or care about Pennywise/Curry. The rest of the Universal Monster Reaction line should still get released. Except for Hunchback, for whatever bizarre reason I don't think that's happening.
I have been told by Mr. Flynn himself multiple times that the Soakies are still supposed to happen (at least they were 6 months ago). He actually implied they are already made as he said the ones sitting behind him in all his videos are production run, not prototypes. Something seems off with the Universal Monster license though with the Reaction and Soakies not already being released. My only suspicion is they want to do an event at NYCC (closer to Halloween) specific to the monsters and release more stuff around that time. I know for a fact they planned to do just that in 2020 before the world ended.
Damn. No Quasimodo is going to be a real shame. He's who I was looking forward to having most.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on June 26, 2021, 04:39:19 PM
Damn. No Quasimodo is going to be a real shame. He's who I was looking forward to having most.
I guess we all had our favorite picks for that wave. Mine is Werewolf of London. Cause he rarely gets any love.
This is always what happens when they release the obligatory Big 6 first.. The Neca figures will suffer the same fate
Quote from: Anton Phibes on June 26, 2021, 09:37:53 PM
I guess we all had our favorite picks for that wave. Mine is Werewolf of London. Cause he rarely gets any love.
He was tied for me with Quas, then Ardeth Bey and Ygor. The different Creature and Monster were neat but it was those others I truly will regret not having.
I'd been lucky to have Brian reply to me a couple times before, so I thought I'd try again. He replied:
" It will actually release in January now. So many weird little issues with universal and some of these guys. The funny part is, you will get a different monster sooner than wave3, but we do have them all coming."
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on June 28, 2021, 03:05:07 PM
The funny part is, you will get a different monster sooner than wave3, but we do have them all coming."
Cool! :)
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on June 28, 2021, 03:05:07 PM
I'd been lucky to have Brian reply to me a couple times before, so I thought I'd try again. He replied:
" It will actually release in January now. So many weird little issues with universal and some of these guys. The funny part is, you will get a different monster sooner than wave3, but we do have them all coming."
is the It referenced the whole of wave 3, or nother item? Good to hear monsters arent done. I can hold out til January. Halloween wouldve been nice, but covid wrecked a lot of stuff. Businesses, lives, families, jobs....we still arent over it yet it seems.
I asked him if this is a new general monster or if it would be Universal and he replied:
"A new universal for the die hard fans".
If I had the no-how I'd be happy to upload screenshots for proof!
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on June 28, 2021, 06:03:36 PM
If I had the know-how I'd be happy to upload screenshots for proof!
Can you email them to me?
unifan2001 AT yahoo.com
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on June 28, 2021, 06:03:36 PM
I asked him if this is a new general monster or if it would be Universal and he replied:
"A new universal for the die hard fans".
If I had the no-how I'd be happy to upload screenshots for proof!
Probably too much to hop for Mad Ghoul, Man Made Monster, or Ape WOMAN. :angel:
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 28, 2021, 07:20:48 PM
Can you email them to me?
unifan2001 AT yahoo.com
Sent!
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Son of Drac or Kharis since they have Chaney.
Quote from: Dr.Terror on June 29, 2021, 10:47:22 AM
Son of Drac or Kharis since they have Chaney.
KHARIS YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Either are great options! Though I'd still like the supporting characters: Van Helsing, Henry, Renfield at least.
They need to give us all the monsters first. I really wouldnt want them touching others becsuse the likenrss of their basic human characters is terrible even by "retro" standards. We'll either get plain faced Marty McFlys and Brody's for VH or Dr. F. or exaggerated Dr Pretorious thats looks like the style of their Nosferatu.
Quote from: Dr.Terror on June 30, 2021, 12:39:37 AM
They need to give us all the monsters first. I really wouldnt want them touching others becsuse the likenrss of their basic human characters is terrible even by "retro" standards. We'll either get plain faced Marty McFlys and Brody's for VH or Dr. F. or exaggerated Dr Pretorious thats looks like the style of their Nosferatu.
I get it, yes. It's just something I've always wanted... full 3.75" play sets of the Uni Monsters with their human counterparts.
If they can do them at the level of detail of a vintage Star Wars Id love them. I thought the mini mates were cool. But they worked because the printed faces resembled the characters.
Quote from: Dr.Terror on June 30, 2021, 09:04:57 AM
If they can do them at the level of detail of a vintage Star Wars Id love them. I thought the mini mates were cool. But they worked because the printed faces resembled the characters.
I thought the mini mates were great because they had all the characters we should have gotten over the years. Alas, there's only so much one can do with that format.
I was told the puzzles were still happening too.
Quote from: Buzzybean on July 02, 2021, 12:33:11 AM
I was told the puzzles were still happening too.
Wow! Thank Goodness! I definitely wanted the Drac and Frank.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on June 28, 2021, 03:05:07 PM
I'd been lucky to have Brian reply to me a couple times before, so I thought I'd try again. He replied:
" It will actually release in January now. So many weird little issues with universal and some of these guys. The funny part is, you will get a different monster sooner than wave3, but we do have them all coming."
All the way back in February 2020 (right around Toy Fair) I was told that before COVID Super 7 had intended to do a Monster Boodega of sorts at NYCC (rather than SDCC). I was told they would be releasing a "different" monster at that event. Obviously none of that ever happened but I have thought about that off and on since and I do wonder if the "different" monster is actually Quasimodo.
I say that because at Toy Fair Super 7 originally had put on display: Werewolf of London, Ygor, Ardeth Bey, Son of Frankenstein, Creature Walks Among Us (already released) all with card art AND for a very brief period they also displayed Quasimodo (with his card buried in the very back behind all the other cards) but then they pulled him off display and left the others on display (there are a couple of pics on the internet of him but he isn't in most). Also all the other monsters are listed for pre-order at various online retailers BUT Quasimodo is not listed anywhere. I wonder if they intended Quasimodo to be a con exclusive and displayed him by accident before removing him from display.
Anyway, my theory after way too much thought is that Quasimodo will be released at some point this year as a special item and then the other 4 will be released in January. I don't think there is a monster we haven't already heard about being released.
You can see a picture of the Quasimodo card but not the figure here:
https://www.werewolves.com/new-super7-action-figures/ (https://www.werewolves.com/new-super7-action-figures/)
And the Quasimodo Figure here:
https://www.allhallowsgeek.com/toy-fair-new-york-2020-super7s-horror-reaction-figure-reveals/ (https://www.allhallowsgeek.com/toy-fair-new-york-2020-super7s-horror-reaction-figure-reveals/)
Worth noting that it is a full production painted figure of Quasimodo. That isn't a prototype so I can't fathom why he wouldn't be released (unless Universal decided he isn't a Universal Monster, which of course is possible).
These are very good thoughts. Considering we aren't getting Quasi as part of the other wave, and we know they have the figure sculpted, it makes sense. But we shall see! I'd rather have a Kharis, Son of Dracula, Dracula's Daughter, Maleva... But... it is what it is.
There is a legal fight of some sort (that I don't believe has been resolved yet) involving the Chaney Estate and Universal. This could be part of the hold up on Quasimodo. I don't think their legal fight had started when their Phantom and Wolfman were released. Dark Monkey God (Shannon) probably has the inside poop on that one.
Somethi g tells me the "nrw monster" was tne Penn Plaxx style crrature.
Quote from: Dr.Terror on July 03, 2021, 01:01:47 AM
Somethi g tells me the "nrw monster" was tne Penn Plaxx style crrature.
Why would he be teasing something that was released some time ago?
Quote from: Anton Phibes on July 02, 2021, 11:00:14 PM
There is a legal fight of some sort (that I don't believe has been resolved yet) involving the Chaney Estate and Universal. This could be part of the hold up on Quasimodo. I don't think their legal fight had started when their Phantom and Wolfman were released. Dark Monkey God (Shannon) probably has the inside poop on that one.
Last I spoke with Brian F about it, Quasimodo was coming out with all the rest. I believe the photos are from two different events (NYTF and the Halloween & Party Expo) and do not remember Quasi being removed from a showcase. I think the figures are painted samples and not "full production" examples. The caveat on all of this being that I do not actually know, but should I hear more and be a liberty to say, I will.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on July 03, 2021, 02:51:20 AM
Last I spoke with Brian F about it, Quasimodo was coming out with all the rest. I believe the photos are from two different events (NYTF and the Halloween & Party Expo) and do not remember Quasi being removed from a showcase. I think the figures are painted samples and not "full production" examples. The caveat on all of this being that I do not actually know, but should I hear more and be a liberty to say, I will.
Both the photos I linked to are from NYTF 2020. Every other figure in those photos including the unpainted prototypes have been released already. The Hunchback card got placed behind all the other cards and Hunchback is the only figure not placed in front of a card. It also not being available for preorder from anyone seems like a major coincidence if nothing else. I hope like crazy that there is a 7th unknown wave 3 figure. And an entire Wave 4. And Wave 5.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 03, 2021, 01:46:21 AM
Why would he be teasing something that was released some time ago?
:o
Quote from: fearliath on July 03, 2021, 06:27:59 AM
Both the photos I linked to are from NYTF 2020.
Nope.
If you read the werewolves.com 'article' you linked to, you'll note the link in it to the universalmonstersuniverse.com 'article' it regurgitates, itself a deadlift of Super7's instagram posts about...
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7eK2A2AIe7/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/B7eK2A2AIe7/)
....the 17-19 January 2020 Halloween & Party Expo in New Orleans, the source of the first photo you called our attention to, which is not the 22-25 February New York Toy Fair in, you know, New York City, which IS where the photos in your second link were taken.
Where are you getting the story about Quasimodo being removed from display during NYTF 2020?
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on July 04, 2021, 02:06:13 AM
Where are you getting the story about Quasimodo being removed from display during NYTF 2020?
Secret government sources.
Quote from: fearliath on July 04, 2021, 04:51:30 AM
Secret government sources.
Ah, come on man, did you just make it up or what? It's a hassle to track down a rumor, so if it's just something you came up with and will admit it with the same level of self assurance you put it out there I'd really appreciate it. Alternately, if its something you were actually told, I'd appreciate knowing that too.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on July 04, 2021, 05:58:33 AM
Ah, come on man, did you just make it up or what? It's a hassle to track down a rumor, so if it's just something you came up with and will admit it with the same level of self assurance you put it out there I'd really appreciate it. Alternately, if its something you were actually told, I'd appreciate knowing that too.
Two people there told me that. They could be pathological liars though but I don't feel a need to go back and call them out and interrogate them for something they said about an action figure 18 months ago. I'm pretty confident they weren't lying. Why would they? Why on this good earth would I do that just to come on this illustrious Internet forum and make an attempt to convince the almighty Darkmonkeygod whether a Quasimodo action figure was or was not on display at a show in Feb 2020? Or alternatively plead humble forgiveness for someone else's potential misunderstanding. Ready for a big sentence? Maybe it was off display, maybe they took it out for a minute when they passed by, maybe it tipped over, maybe it was right there the entire time and they missed it, or maybe I made it up knowing you would bite and sacrifice endless hours and treasure tracking down a baseless rumor, causing you to forsake all adult responsibilities and crash down in financial and emotional ruin. My long ago hatched plot would finally come to fruition. Or maybe not.
You need to chill out, eat a hotdog, drink a root beer and enjoy the 4th. It would be a shame if you spent the day tracking down a rumor.
Quote from: fearliath on July 04, 2021, 04:20:52 PM
Two people there told me that. They could be pathological liars though but I don't feel a need to go back and call them out and interrogate them for something they said about an action figure 18 months ago. I'm pretty confident they weren't lying. Why would they? Why on this good earth would I do that just to come on this illustrious Internet forum and make an attempt to convince the almighty Darkmonkeygod whether a Quasimodo action figure was or was not on display at a show in Feb 2020? Or alternatively plead humble forgiveness for someone else's potential misunderstanding. Ready for a big sentence? Maybe it was off display, maybe they took it out for a minute when they passed by, maybe it tipped over, maybe it was right there the entire time and they missed it, or maybe I made it up knowing you would bite and sacrifice endless hours and treasure tracking down a baseless rumor, causing you to forsake all adult responsibilities and crash down in financial and emotional ruin. My long ago hatched plot would finally come to fruition. Or maybe not.
You need to chill out, eat a hotdog, drink a root beer and enjoy the 4th. It would be a shame if you spent the day tracking down a rumor.
I really don't think Shannon is the one who needs to chill out. You've gone off on people here before. Myself included. He has actual information he shares here. He hasn't been wrong when he's shared it. He was asking a legitimate question, and you went coo coo for Coa Coa Puffs.
Speaking of Super 7, what ever happened to the Monster Soakies they were supposed to come out with?
Brian K
Quote from: Anton Phibes on July 04, 2021, 04:45:19 PM
I really don't think Shannon is the one who needs to chill out. You've gone off on people here before. Myself included. He has actual information he shares here. He hasn't been wrong when he's shared it. He was asking a legitimate question, and you went coo coo for Coa Coa Puffs.
Anton, I was simply giving a response as outlandish as him strongly implying I was lying and then condescendingly asking me to admit it "with the same level assurance I put it out there". I was sharing a theory, about a TOY (which was acknowledged as a theory in the post) based on things I had been told from people who were there. He comes back asking for sources like I was reporting in the New York Times on a presidential scandal with national security implications. You'll note my post contains no insults, real or implied. His does.
Quote from: michblk on July 04, 2021, 04:47:53 PM
Speaking of Super 7, what ever happened to the Monster Soakies they were supposed to come out with?
Not dead! Just a small case of Covid-19, I guess.
Quote from: fearliath on July 04, 2021, 05:04:09 PM
Anton, I was simply giving a response as outlandish as him strongly implying I was lying and then condescendingly asking me to admit it "with the same level assurance I put it out there". I was sharing a theory, about a TOY (which was acknowledged as a theory in the post) based on things I had been told from people who were there. He comes back asking for sources like I was reporting in the New York Times on a presidential scandal with national security implications. You'll note my post contains no insults, real or implied. His does.
My apologies in one arena :-[ :-[. I got you mixed up with another person here :'(. One that you and I
both have had discussions with that were.... less than lovely. To the best of my knowledge you and I have never had any cross words. I simply confused you with the other poster. Sorry. Since I mentioned it openly (and was incorrect) I am apologizing openly.
As for posting things here, voice inflection is lost on a typed forum. Its difficult to tell when one is kidding or one is being snarky without the little smiley face thing a ma bobs. I didn't take Shannon's post the way you did. I do apologize for mixing you up with another, decidedly belligerent fella. :angel:
We are all here for our love of monsters, and they're aren't that many of us. I will try not to pull anyone's pigtails or make anyone eat play doh. :angel:
Quote from: fearliath on July 04, 2021, 05:04:09 PM
You'll note my post contains no insults, real or implied. His does.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-9i5PZmKx8s
Quote from: Dr.Terror on July 04, 2021, 10:43:56 PM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-9i5PZmKx8s
The answer is yes. But look into using a gif, much more effective, far less 2009.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on July 04, 2021, 07:29:02 PM
My apologies in one arena :-[ :-[. I got you mixed up with another person here :'(. One that you and I both have had discussions with that were.... less than lovely. To the best of my knowledge you and I have never had any cross words. I simply confused you with the other poster. Sorry. Since I mentioned it openly (and was incorrect) I am apologizing openly.
As for posting things here, voice inflection is lost on a typed forum. Its difficult to tell when one is kidding or one is being snarky without the little smiley face thing a ma bobs. I didn't take Shannon's post the way you did. I do apologize for mixing you up with another, decidedly belligerent fella. :angel:
We are all here for our love of monsters, and they're aren't that many of us. I will try not to pull anyone's pigtails or make anyone eat play doh. :angel:
Anton, you know full well you were thinking of ME! ;D
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 05, 2021, 12:47:15 AM
Anton, you know full well you were thinking of ME! ;D
Lol, no. I don't remember you ever chasing me into an abandoned windmill with a torch. We're good. ;)
Looks like that other "new monster" Brian hinted at in my correspondence with him is a Shogun Warriors Godzilla Reaction figure:
https://super7.com/blogs/news/the-super7-spectacular-kinda-sorta-still-at-home-ic-con?goal=0_ba98dc9def-c0867df275-151728477&mc_cid=c0867df275&mc_eid=7999cc04a8
Watched the video. Nothin' for me, this time. :(
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 06, 2021, 06:53:08 PM
Looks like that other "new monster" Brian hinted at in my correspondence with him is a Shogun Warriors Godzilla Reaction figure
His correspondence with you strongly suggested it was a Universal monster.
And that's why I shouldn't post when I'm half awake. 😆
I think it's neat but I'm not wild about it. I want a Godzilla that looks like the movie costumes.
Oh wow shogun Godzilla with a tiny box? All in.
Quote from: AndyFish on July 07, 2021, 12:39:10 PM
Oh wow shogun Godzilla with a tiny box? All in.
Without a doubt, I'm all in as well! What a cool idea!
Quote from: fearliath on July 07, 2021, 01:09:21 AM
His correspondence with you strongly suggested it was a Universal monster.
Well, Universal did release King Kong Vs. Godzilla, so if you stretch a point, he sorta / kinda could be considered a Universal Monster. ;) ;)
Quote from: AndyFish on July 07, 2021, 12:39:10 PM
Oh wow shogun Godzilla with a tiny box? All in.
Ditto
Can't wait for this Godzilla figure!!!
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 06, 2021, 06:53:08 PM
Looks like that other "new monster" Brian hinted at in my correspondence with him is a Shogun Warriors Godzilla Reaction figure:
https://super7.com/blogs/news/the-super7-spectacular-kinda-sorta-still-at-home-ic-con?goal=0_ba98dc9def-c0867df275-151728477&mc_cid=c0867df275&mc_eid=7999cc04a8
I mean we've known this exact version of Godzilla was coming for a while, so I doubt this is the monster alluded to. If so, it's not very accurate to what was said.
It might be Rondo Hatton
Not Universal but still Halloween themed at the least, here are the latest from the Peanuts series that look pretty sweet to me - https://super7.com/collections/comic-figures
Ian
Looks like Wave 3 is released this Friday: https://twitter.com/super7store/status/1462918858298343429
FINALLY!!!
I got my Wave 3 figure months ago. ;D
Wave 3 - FINALLY. I'll be ready to order on Friday.
I will be ready. 8)
After all this wait, gotta wonder if Wave 3 will be the end of these Universal Monsters releases.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on November 23, 2021, 11:19:22 PM
After all this wait, gotta wonder if Wave 3 will be the end of these Universal Monsters releases.
Who else could they even make? That isn't super obscure and appeal only to us super fans.
Quote from: Count Zachula on November 24, 2021, 12:03:38 AM
Who else could they even make? That isn't super obscure and appeal only to us super fans.
I noticed Trick or Treat Studios recently made an officially licensed mask of The Man Who Laughs. (And it was under the "Universal Monsters" brand.)
And on a completely unlikely note, Mord from Tower of London.
Quote from: Count Zachula on November 24, 2021, 12:03:38 AM
Who else could they even make? That isn't super obscure and appeal only to us super fans.
There are oodles they could make.....but as you say: only super fans of the obscure would take the plunge. So they probably won't bother with anymore after this wave. :angel:
1. Rains Phantom
2. Man Made Monster
3. Ape Woman
4. Maleva
5. Larry Talbot
6. Renfield
7. Mad Ghoul
8. Chaney Kharis Mummy
9. Invisible Man in Iping outfit
10. Glenn Strange Frankenstein Monster
11. Mr. Hyde (A/C Meets...)
12. Rondo Hatton Creeper
13. Karloff The Raven
14. Karloff the Black Cat
15. Dr. Mirakle and his Ape
etc,etc,etc...........
Quote from: Anton Phibes on November 24, 2021, 03:44:48 AM
9. Invisible Man in Iping outfit
Outdoor outfit, or indoor outfit?
Quote from: Anton Phibes on November 24, 2021, 03:44:48 AM
1. Rains Phantom
2. Man Made Monster
3. Ape Woman
4. Maleva
5. Larry Talbot
6. Renfield
7. Mad Ghoul
8. Chaney Kharis Mummy
9. Invisible Man in Iping outfit
10. Glenn Strange Frankenstein Monster
11. Mr. Hyde (A/C Meets...)
12. Rondo Hatton Creeper
13. Karloff The Raven
14. Karloff the Black Cat
15. Dr. Mirakle and his Ape
etc,etc,etc...........
16. THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
17. Dr. Victor Frankenstein
18. Bela the Gypsy
19. Kay Lawrence
20. David Reed
21. Mark Williams
22. Lucas
24. THE RITA PLAYSET!!! (With an exclusive Kay figure in bathing suit)
25. Dr. Van Helsing
26. Brides of Dracula (set)
27. Dracula's Daughter
28. Mina Harker
29. Lucy Westerna
30. Dr. Pretorius
Separate - but I'd really like a London after Midnight figure.
Quote from: Mike Scott on November 24, 2021, 04:32:18 AM
Outdoor outfit, or indoor outfit?
outdoor...like the 1/6 Sideshow.
So does anyone know how many figures will be in wave 3?
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Quote from: Universalrocks on November 24, 2021, 06:32:06 PM
So does anyone know how many figures will be in wave 3?
Don't they usually do six?
Quote from: Universalrocks on November 24, 2021, 06:32:06 PM
So does anyone know how many figures will be in wave 3?
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Ygor
Quasimodo
The Monster from Son of Frankenstein
Werewolf of London
Ardeth Bey
and the CWAU was already released.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on November 25, 2021, 02:44:08 AM
Ygor
Quasimodo
The Monster from Son of Frankenstein
Werewolf of London
Ardeth Bey
and the CWAU was already released.
Wait, so ARE we getting Quasimodo still?
Quote from: YoungestMonsterKid on November 25, 2021, 03:01:55 AM
Wait, so ARE we getting Quasimodo still?
Quasimodo has never been off the table and will be available for order Friday.
That said... the Werewolf of London is NOT in the solicitation that I've seen, no idea why. Hopefully its just an oversight and it will be available to the public.
Have a happy holiday.
omg. I WANTED Werewolf of London badly. :-\
Well, if Werewolf of London got dropped, I am probably just going to skip this (most likely final) wave. He was the main lure for me for this wave. So I hope he shows.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on November 25, 2021, 02:44:08 AM
Ygor
Quasimodo
The Monster from Son of Frankenstein
Werewolf of London
Ardeth Bey
and the CWAU was already released.
I'd forgotten what the releases were going to be but remember not being too interested in them and if that is the list then it's an easy pass for me. I might get the odd one down the road at some point but I don't feel any rush for these and can imagine this being it for waves (other than the inevitable variants).
Ian
I'm in for them all. And any future Universal Monsters releases and variants
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on November 25, 2021, 03:22:47 AM
That said... the Werewolf of London is NOT in the solicitation that I've seen, no idea why.
Was something else substituted in it's place, or were they just going to have 5?
Does anyone know if they're gonna do more AZRAK monsters?
No Werewolf of London???
Man, what is with this wacky legal stuff? First Creature Walks, then Metaluna Mutant, now this? I really hope they put him out sometime later...
I'm still gonna get the set, even though it sounds like 4 figures now. Just glad they did Ygor.
Very excited to finally get these but they absence of the Werewolf of London is a real drag. I confirmed it with a S7 pal but said-pal didn't know why he got dropped.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on November 25, 2021, 08:56:52 PM
Very excited to finally get these but they absence of the Werewolf of London is a real drag. I confirmed it with a S7 pal but said-pal didn't know why he got dropped.
Well....no Werewolf of London: no money. Imma skip em all and call it a day with the last one I bought: CWAU. Werewolf of London was the draw of this wave for me, and I don't need to have any more of these little guys.
Sad people aren't buying because they think that Werewolf Of London might not be in Wave 3.
Yeah, I'd like a Werewolf Of London figure, but it's not a dealbreaker. I like The Hunchback. I like Ygor. I like the Frankenstein figure from Son Of Frankenstein. And I kinda like Ardeth Bey. But I do like these figures, and would like to have the complete set of all the figures in the Waves. I'd hate to skip one and then later on want the figure only to find it's no longer for sale.
But to each his own.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on November 25, 2021, 08:56:52 PM
Very excited to finally get these but they absence of the Werewolf of London is a real drag. I confirmed it with a S7 pal but said-pal didn't know why he got dropped.
Likeness rights issue with Henry Hull maybe?
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on November 25, 2021, 09:53:46 PM
Sad people aren't buying because they think that Werewolf Of London might not be in Wave 3.
Yeah, I'd like a Werewolf Of London figure, but it's not a dealbreaker. I like The Hunchback. I like Ygor. I like the Frankenstein figure from Son Of Frankenstein. And I kinda like Ardeth Bey. But I do like these figures, and would like to have the complete set of all the figures in the Waves. I'd hate to skip one and then later on want the figure only to find it's no longer for sale.
But to each his own.
It's a deal breaker for me. I didn't want to buy Creature Walks Among Us when I did, but did so because it was hinted the rest of the wave was coming. Now, the rest of the wave isn't coming. Most...but not all. The figures themselves are....well, dopey. The card art is the lure. To have one of my favorites dangling... then pulled away... make me lose any excitement I had for the rest. Throwing money at another Frankenstein, another Mummy, and a couple of deformed humans isn't a big enough lure. I don't expect anyone else to agree or even care what I think about it, but I would feel the same way if they offered the Mad Ghoul or Dracula's Daughter or Kharis and then pulled a Lucy football move like this one. So I am not giving them any of my money this time out. If Werewolf of London comes to existence, I can always find the others on evil bay I'm sure.
I will get Ygor, Son, and Ardeth for sure. Still want Hull, but I'm glad to get Ygor.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on November 25, 2021, 10:01:41 PM
I don't expect anyone else to agree or even care what I think about it, but I would feel the same way if they offered the Mad Ghoul or Dracula's Daughter or Kharis and then pulled a Lucy football move like this one.
I care. I wish it were feasible for companies to keep things completely under wraps from the public the way they could in decades past, so as to never create an expectation that isn't met. Hell, I still curse the long defunct Matchbox for their ruination and discontinuation of the Maxx FX line. And had I seen photos of the Lawrence Talbot mid-transformation or the Bride of Frankenstein that Remco considered as part of a line expansion, and then never gotten them? I woulda flipped out and would likely have attempted an angry letter writing campaign.
So, I get where you're coming from, though it's tempered for me in that, while shown in prototype stage, the Werewolf was never offered. I am hopeful it will still happen - and that's just my hope, I don't know a thing about why it's not available tomorrow nor if it will or will not ever be available.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on November 26, 2021, 02:03:30 AM
I care. I wish it were feasible for companies to keep things completely under wraps from the public the way they could in decades past, so as to never create an expectation that isn't met. Hell, I still curse the long defunct Matchbox for their ruination and discontinuation of the Maxx FX line. And had I seen photos of the Lawrence Talbot mid-transformation or the Bride of Frankenstein that Remco considered as part of a line expansion, and then never gotten them? I woulda flipped out and would likely have attempted an angry letter writing campaign.
So, I get where you're coming from, though it's tempered for me in that, while shown in prototype stage, the Werewolf was never offered. I am hopeful it will still happen - and that's just my hope, I don't know a thing about why it's not available tomorrow nor if it will or will not ever be available.
There are quite a few stingers over the years that I feel annoyed about too. Amok Time's 1/6 scale It, the Terror from Beyond Space, The EMCE Universal Monsters lunchbox, and Mrs. Bates Mezco roto plush figure are all high on the list of Lucy football items.
The tooling and art has been made for them. Im sure all 6 will be available.
(https://i0.wp.com/www.allhallowsgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/tfny-2020-universal-monsters-reaction-figures.jpg)
I'm waiting...I'm waiting...Put 'em up now, please.
I'm still waiting on the "Soapies".
Ordered all 4 - Ygor, Son Of Frankenstein, Ardeth Bey, and The Hunchback.
No WOL.....smooth move Stupid7. How do you mess up the license for Henry Hull but keep Lugosi? They already had him tooled. Oh well... Gotta make sure they pop out figures of garbage hip hop artists though. Good grief🤦♂️. Something tells me they knew about ths for awhile thats why CWAU was released seperatel. So it could be a 4 figure.12 figs. I dont think they even make wave 2 anymore.
And can someone explain why Frank's sleeves are red and his oants are blue.😂
I wouldnt hold my hand on my a(*at*)$ waiting on the soapies either.
Werewolf was the one I really wanted, don't care about the Hunchback, definitely causing me to pause ordering any of them. Price point is silly for what you get.
There is ZERO excuse for these figures being more than $10.
Overpriced..yeah, but they've been overpriced since day one.
As to the licensing deals...who knows what happened. And we might just see Werewolf Of London in the future if whatever the problem is gets worked out. Maybe the deal was limited, and because of Covid and manufacturing problems, the deal ran out before they could get the figures made. I mean the entire series was postponed and delayed with the exception of The Creature Walks Among Us figure.
I'd LOVE to get the Soakies, but who knows when or if they will ever be released.
I think these figures, unlike the NECA ones, are pretty much aimed at adults who got the Remco figures in the 1970s - they weren't very detailed back then at this size. The NECA figures are larger and highly detailed.
I can understand people skipping this wave, and it's likely this will be the end of the line, unless they do variants or glow in the dark figures like The Metaluna Mutant.
Yeah, not particularly interested in any of these. Probably just going to save my dollars for the NECA figures/other stuff.
There's definitely something hinky happening. They essentially erased Metaluna Mutant from inclusion in wave 1 according to the card back checklist.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2726/1450/products/RE-UniversalMonsters_W3_SonofFrankenstein_backofcard_2048_2048x2048.jpg?v=1637369518)
Mutant's cardback also is weirdly altered, with the face of Faith erased, focused solely on ole Big Brain.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2726/1450/products/RE-MetalunaMutantBlueGlow_CARDBACK_V1_2048_2048x2048.jpg?v=1632330091)
As for Werewolf of London....I have no idea what happened. I doubt Courtland Hull caused it though. He wants that character kept in the public eye.
https://super7.com/collections/universal-monsters-action-figures?page=2&goal=0_ba98dc9def-bda5b6c2b3-151841561&mc_cid=bda5b6c2b3&mc_eid=d89c0e23af
Yeah! Wtf happened to Wave 3?!
Sorry that everyone's upset about the Werewolf being gone. But I'm just relieved the Hunchback is still here. (Which means the Chaney license is still working with Universal, I think).
I'm also glad there's going to finally be a second Ygor figure (after the Sideshow one, which is way over priced).
JEEZ you guys are salty. Yea I'm bummed too that WOL is not included but I wouldn't go blaming Super7. They're the ones who WANTED to make this figure!
Sometimes these things can't be helped. Maybe they were promised they could do the figure by Universal and then after tooling someone's estate got wind of it.
I blame Universal. I blame Henry Hull's estate. I blame whoever holds the copyright on WOL's fingernail design that wants their monthly check of 5 cents.
Super7 wants you to have these figures. They're like one of the only companies still wanting to make UM stuff and they do an incredible job.
Anyway sorry for my rant.
If its any consolation, on Instagram Brian Flynn replied to someone asking if WOL will still come out, he said "still working through issues."
I messaged Cortlandt Hull on Facebook. Guessing he won't respond, but if he does I'll let you all know.
I bought two of each: Ardeth, Ygor, and Son. Sure hope we get WOL.
Quote from: Count Zachula on November 26, 2021, 10:17:14 PM
If its any consolation, on Instagram Brian Flynn replied to someone asking if WOL will still come out, he said "still working through issues."
Thanks for pointing that out, Zach, that certainly gives me some hope that it may happen.
On a differing note, and not to be pedantic but because some of you may be as interested as I am...
Quote from: Dr.Terror on November 26, 2021, 07:26:59 AM
The tooling and art has been made for them.
Quote from: Dr.Terror on November 26, 2021, 05:31:32 PM
They already had him tooled.
Quote from: Count Zachula on November 26, 2021, 10:17:14 PM
... then after tooling someone's estate got wind of it.
What I've seen so far isn't a tell that production tooling has or has not been manufactured. Cutting steel is typically a
very late stage step and the figure we've seen so far could easily be a hand sample, meaning it was cast in resin from silicon molds, or 3D printed if the sculpting is digital, or even shot in low use plastic or soft metal molds.
Unless someone in the know at Super7 or an associated vendor has stated the tooling for the Werewolf of London is complete, there's no way to judge based on the the information I've seen. It may not have been tooled, or the run might be manufactured and is sitting in a S7 warehouse (it has happened before with a different license) or it could have been halted at any point in between.
Again, this is jus an FYI for those who are interested in such minutia, like I so very much am. If anyone actually
knows, I would love to hear it.
Regarding the Werewolf of London: I have a very fond memory if seeing that with my Granmother for the first time and am always eager for this merch. I'm DELIGHTED we got who we did today and already ordered 2 of each with plans to do another 2.
I was seriously honked off when I heard no Werewolf. However, I have hope he will show. If the line continues. I hope he heads an all C lister wave to include Himself, Mr. Hyde, Dracula's Daughter, Carradine Dracula, Kharis, and Lawrence Talbot.
... I wonder why Frankenstein has red sleeves and blue pants. The card back has him with light tan sleeves and a dark greenish gray pants (which is what the prototype showed back when).
I'm... not sure how I feel about that bright red.
I picked up all 4 figures in this new wave and just thankful Super7 continues to put them out. I will continue supporting them in their efforts to get as many of these UM characters out to the mass market.
Quote from: Joseph_Baeza on November 27, 2021, 02:13:26 PM
I picked up all 4 figures in this new wave and just thankful Super7 continues to put them out. I will continue supporting them in their efforts to get as many of these UM characters out to the mass market.
I have to admit, despite my initial anger at the perceived "booting" of WWOL from the line in my eyes, I went ahead and bought the rest. In the hopes the line would continue in some way, and eventually include him. Pretty much for the same reason as yours, Joe.
Quote from: Joseph_Baeza on November 27, 2021, 02:13:26 PM
I picked up all 4 figures in this new wave
Wait, I thought even without Werewolf there were still 5? Who else isnt available?
Quote from: YoungestMonsterKid on November 27, 2021, 05:31:49 PM
Wait, I thought even without Werewolf there were still 5? Who else isnt available?
Are you counting TCWAU? It is still available.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on November 27, 2021, 07:05:13 AM
... I wonder why Frankenstein has red sleeves and blue pants. The card back has him with light tan sleeves and a dark greenish gray pants (which is what the prototype showed back when).
I'm... not sure how I feel about that bright red.
In this photo posted by the Super7 store front, his sleeves look less red. The promo photos look super saturated. Also, I know Ygor is usually depicted with brown hair, but did anyone else always imagine him with gray hair? He is half dead after all...
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/2aa0053adefc407304789da31479c317/f0c62399be879995-4f/s640x960/234df0c65338704567e91e68fc84c4c13174e26c.png)
Frank's red sleeves and blue pants make me think of how many Jack Davis models are painted. Also the big Mexican plaster statues (they even have creamy-colored natural wool vests, making them red, white and blue.)
Not all of them, but I've seen a few.
This wave suffered from The Curse of Covid (rated R , check local listings for airtime) with CWAU us being the sole survivor at first. Then rumors of Quasi getting tied to the wheel of woe again, then Ole Henry pulling a Claude Rains....but overall, I gotta say....they look like they will be nice. Especially The Hunchback. He seems to have came out better than I expected him to.
If this is the end, its still a good run. 17 figures (apologies to the erasers of history, but Metaluna Mutant is being counted). 18 if we wish to include the public domain Count Orlock. That's pretty good for a bunch of dudes coming up on 80-100 years old,lol.
However, if there is a wave 4.....and it were final, I would really like it to be:
1. Werewolf of London
2. Dracula's Daughter
3. Kharis (Chaney)
4. The Monster (burned from BOF)
5. Lawrence Talbot
6. Maleva
Quote from: Count Zachula on November 27, 2021, 10:18:17 PM
Also, I know Ygor is usually depicted with brown hair, but did anyone else always imagine him with gray hair? He is half dead after all...
Lobby cards depict him with gray hair
Quote from: zombiehorror on November 27, 2021, 11:57:31 PM
Lobby cards depict him with gray hair
Does this look Grey - or just backlit?
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49920936153_7303eeedb5_o.jpg)
I seem to remember somewhere hearing the wig Jack Pierce put on Bela was gray. But who knows....
The figures appear to be improved upon from their Toy Fair debut. Not sure about Frank. Yet Hunchback is most improved. Ygor looks better because they removed the hole in his mouth, that I assume was there to accommodate a flute that they thought better of including due to how silly the figure would look without it being in his face.
(https://i.imgur.com/qqhSVID.jpg)
Let's have a moment of silence, and lay a mariphasa lupino lumina on Wilfrid's grave. Thanks for the bullet, licensing issues. Perhaps he will rise from the dead yet. Most monsters do. :angel:
(https://i.imgur.com/xxmTp9A.jpg)
We know that Henry Frankenstein, Waldman, Elizabeth, Van Helsing, Dr. Reed, Kay, Pretorious, Kharis, Maleva, Fritz, Renfield, Mina, Dracula's Brides and others can all be licensed through Universal, so I say, "Why stop there?" Hawthorne and DST's Minimates have all released these characters. I say Super7 should too. Who knows if they negotiated these other characters in their initial deal or if they have to go back to the table, but these characters are all doable, have been done before (with Universal's approval), and can be easily pulled off in this line. If likeness rights to actors are an issue, release in a multipack with no card art. Problem solved.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on November 28, 2021, 04:08:14 AM
Let's have a moment of silence, and lay a mariphasa lupino lumina on Wilfrid's grave. Thanks for the bullet, licensing issues. Perhaps he will rise from the dead yet. Most monsters do. :angel:
(https://i.imgur.com/xxmTp9A.jpg)
I don't think that looks enough like him to mourn over.
10 year old me would've loved this in 1980 to join my Remcos. It looks good for what it is, but as I have said many times; the main lure of these is the amazing card art.
Mr. Hull did respond to me. He said in response to the delay/cancellation: "They did not inform me of this - when I can, will look into it, at present, very busy with our "Monsters Holiday" event.
Crazy that in this day and age where EVERYONE wants a piece of the pie that Super 7 didn't know that Courtland Hull would say he has the rights to his Uncle's image and they'd have to make a deal with him.
As to a Wave 4 - I'd like it to be:
Werewolf Of London (if the rights issues get worked out)
Frankenstein (burned har, face, suit from Bride Of Frankensten)
Dracula's Daughter
Fritz
Son Of Dracula (Chaney)
Kharis (Chaney)
Maybe even Paula the Captive Wild Woman or even Rhondo Hatton as The Creeper from House Of Horrors (one can dream)
What's the list of what they have produced so far?
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on November 28, 2021, 11:17:51 AM
Crazy that in this day and age where EVERYONE wants a piece of the pie that Super 7 didn't know that Courtland Hull would say he has the rights to his Uncle's image and they'd have to make a deal with him.
I read this:
Quote from: Oh Chick on November 28, 2021, 06:47:29 AM
Mr. Hull did respond to me. He said in response to the delay/cancellation: "They did not inform me of this - when I can, will look into it, at present, very busy with our "Monsters Holiday" event.
to mean he wasn't aware of the delay.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 28, 2021, 02:49:13 PM
What's the list of what they have produced so far?
Check the UMA photo archives. (Don't have the most recent releases up, yet.)
So what would the "issues" be that would delay just this one figure? Inquiring minds want to know.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on November 28, 2021, 03:46:26 PM
I read this:
to mean he wasn't aware of the delay.
That's how I read it too, DMG.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on November 28, 2021, 05:41:24 PM
So what would the "issues" be that would delay just this one figure? Inquiring minds want to know.
I don't know what they are, but what they
could be is so myriad I wouldn't even hazard a guess. Let's just hope that whatever it is gets ironed out and the toy sees a general release.
I ordered SOF, Igor, and Ardath Bey. I'm not concerned about the articulations (or lack thereof). As others have pointed out, the box art is beautiful. And I'm a kid from the late 70s/early 80s, so it's total nostalgia for me. I grew up collecting the same scale action figures of Remco UM, GI Joe, and Star Wars.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 28, 2021, 12:03:23 AM
Does this look Grey - or just backlit?
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49920936153_7303eeedb5_o.jpg)
His hair was a reddish brown color. Streaked with grey in Ghost.
Adding to the hopes of a series 4, I'd love to see:
- Werewolf of London (tho honestly, I'd rather him be in his non-robed look. Remember the Sideshow figure? YEAH!)
- Renfield
- Henry Frankenstein
- Kharis
- Dracula's Daughter
- Fritz
A damsel in distress would be neat, as would a Van Helsing (my fav) but I kinda doubt they delve too far into non-monsters and as it is, I feel like most of the imaginary series 4 I just listed would be a little bit of a reach for them anyhow.
Quote from: Dr.Terror on November 29, 2021, 06:18:02 AM
His hair was a reddish brown color. Streaked with grey in Ghost.
But as with "Son" lobby cards depict him with gray hair. Does anyone know for sure if they followed a studio color guide for lobby cards? I would assume so and that the colorist wasn't just left to their own imaginations.
Quote from: zombiehorror on December 01, 2021, 03:50:18 AM
I would assume so and that the colorist wasn't just left to their own imaginations.
Sometimes I think they were. Like the green Metaluna Mutant on the T.I.E. lobby cards.
Quote from: zombiehorror on December 01, 2021, 03:50:18 AM
But as with "Son" lobby cards depict him with gray hair. Does anyone know for sure if they followed a studio color guide for lobby cards? I would assume so and that the colorist wasn't just left to their own imaginations.
No strict guides back then. This one being a perfect example. Green sleeves (some have blue), Ygor with grey and red hair. Wolf in blue. They were hand tinted so they wouldnt be accurate regardless.
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/c7/9c/e6/c79ce6b889767cddad0b628dd8150c5c.jpg)
I like this color aesthetic. Would be cool to see figures colored like that with the packaging made to replicate the actual lobby card.
Got my figures today. Color on Frank more subdued than pics.
I ordered all 4 on Wave 3 (Already have Creature Walks Among Us) and they'ce been shipped. Probably will get the on Saturday.
Like Anton Phibes says, the Son Frank figure is much more subdued in colors. The sleeves are a darker burnt orange and the pants are a lighter-than-the-other Frank gray/green.
Got mine yesterday. The Super7 Monster Family is strong...
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Got mine a few minutes ago.
Son of Frank looks good - SO much better than the catalog picture.
Like everyone is saying, "muted" colors.
Arrrrgggghhh! My order was delivered this afternoon, but the box had been ripped open and everything inside stolen! So angry/disappointed right now. It was sent via USPS Priority Mail, so hopefully it's insured and I can receive a replacement set from Super7.
Quote from: Trap-Door Maker on December 02, 2021, 10:16:54 PM
My order was delivered this afternoon, but the box had been ripped open and everything inside stolen!
Where was the box put? Front step/porch?
(Rhetorical question) Why would somebody stand there and rip open a box and rummage thru it, instead of just running off with it?
Quote from: Mike Scott on December 02, 2021, 11:41:08 PM
Where was the box put? Front step/porch?
(Rhetorical question) Why would somebody stand there and rip open a box and rummage thru it, instead of just running off with it?
Raccoons? Possums? Gremlins?
Quote from: Mike Scott on December 02, 2021, 11:41:08 PM
Where was the box put? Front step/porch?
(Rhetorical question) Why would somebody stand there and rip open a box and rummage thru it, instead of just running off with it?
It was left inside of our apartment building next to our mailboxes. I was curious about the same thing – so much easier to just run off with the box, which was pretty small. Makes me wonder if the box was empty before it was delivered (it was delivered with a bunch of other packages).
Quote from: Trap-Door Maker on December 03, 2021, 12:26:35 AM
(it was delivered with a bunch of other packages).
What, if anything, happened to those packages?
Quote from: Mike Scott on December 03, 2021, 01:53:48 AM
What, if anything, happened to those packages?
They were unscathed/untouched! Whoever did this knew how to sniff out the good stuff!!!
Strange how this series is just slightly taller for Frank and Ardeth Bey than the previous versions of them.
Got mine yesterday. Very pleased with all of them. Sure hope Werewolf Of London makes it into the line.
So time to brring out the Soakies next!!!
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on December 03, 2021, 12:44:17 PM
Got mine yesterday. Very pleased with all of them. Sure hope Werewolf Of London makes it into the line.
So time to brring out the Soakies next!!!
Yes, I've been waiting for those Soakies for a few years now!
Brian K
Curious: how do these fit with the old Burger King kids meal accessories? Mine are in the bottom box in a closet and I really don't want to dig through all that if it's a miss.
I just put my Creature up against the Burger King one. I'd say the Super 7 figures are about 1/2 inch shorter.
Thanks very much! I'd like to put together a playset for these figures and am looking at Playmobil stuff but wondering about the size discrepancy of .75" off.
Dang, the height difference is really bugging me with Ardeth Bay is really bugging me. Displayed with series 1 and 2, he's taller than both the Monster and the Gill Man.
Think I'll be cutting his ankles/feet off and making those shorter to try and make this a better scale.
Am I weird or does this bother anybody else?
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on December 06, 2021, 08:27:54 PM
Think I'll be cutting his ankles/feet off and making those shorter to try and make this a better scale.
Stand the others on tiny boxes.
Quote from: Mike Scott on December 06, 2021, 09:24:53 PM
Stand the others on tiny boxes.
Yes, because all the monsters are corner soapbox preachers. 😂
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on December 06, 2021, 11:44:50 PM
Yes, because all the monsters are corner soapbox preachers.
Not really traditional, but whatever back story makes you happy. ;D
Mounting them on an uneven surface makes for a more interesting display - and helps hide such discrepancies.
I keep mine in the package so i don't see any problems. Is it the zez on his head? As to being taller than the gill man, pretend it's Ricou Browning as the Creature and not even Chapman. Browning was kinda short.
Fixed:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXKtarjsFWg/?utm_medium=copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/p/CXKtarjsFWg/?utm_medium=copy_link)
Quote from: Mike Scott on December 07, 2021, 04:24:01 AM
You'd never know it was any different!
:P I'd know!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXKzNwJMozH/?utm_medium=copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/p/CXKzNwJMozH/?utm_medium=copy_link)
Remove Ardeths hat and give him a wider stance like Frank and they line up pretty well.
He should be bigger than the Mummy figure. Imhotep was a shrivled corpse. Ardeth a fleshed out man.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on December 06, 2021, 08:27:54 PM
Dang, the height difference is really bugging me with Ardeth Bay is really bugging me. Displayed with series 1 and 2, he's taller than both the Monster and the Gill Man.
Think I'll be cutting his ankles/feet off and making those shorter to try and make this a better scale.
Am I weird or does this bother anybody else?
Obviously, you're weird as you are in this group with us. :)
"I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member." Groucho Marx
Brian K
SOF, Igor, and Mummy arrived. Placed them with their monster colleagues.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51725078386_cfe3370a59_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mNLxJj)2021-12-04_10-00-07 (https://flic.kr/p/2mNLxJj) by geezer2014 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/66203961(*at*)N06/), on Flickr
Quote from: geezer butler on December 08, 2021, 10:47:09 PM
SOF, Igor, and Mummy arrived. Placed them with their monster colleagues.
They look great, hanging altogether like that! :)
Great display, Geez.
Didnt realize you had to assemble your own Mutant lol
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/f302/scarey1scd/20211115_191518_HDR.jpg)
Quote from: scarey1scd on December 09, 2021, 05:42:48 PM
Didnt realize you had to assemble your own Mutant lol
That's bizarre! Is it yours?
That could become a collectors Item in itself!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk
The Incredible Melting Mutant. 8)
I guess that's what the one Mutant looked like after the roof collapsed on top of him. :)
Quote from: scarey1scd on December 09, 2021, 05:42:48 PM
Didnt realize you had to assemble your own Mutant lol
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/f302/scarey1scd/20211115_191518_HDR.jpg)
Some assembly required
Quote from: scarey1scd on December 09, 2021, 05:42:48 PM
Didnt realize you had to assemble your own Mutant lol
Hey there scarey1scd, sent you a PM about possibly replacing this for you. Thanks!
That's actually pretty cool! I wish I had one like that.
When they say "Fully Posable" they aren't kidding.
Not assembled, not painted. That's not an action figure - that's a model.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on December 10, 2021, 03:31:19 AM
When they say "Fully Posable" they aren't kidding.
Not assembled, not painted. That's not an action figure - that's a model.
:)
Quote from: Mike Scott on December 09, 2021, 06:36:25 PM
That's bizarre! Is it yours?
Yep this ones mine. I got a kick out of it...I mean, just looking at it, it doesnt seem like it came apart during "shipping", more like someone grabbed a handful of parts, threw them in the blister
and sealed it up! Someones last day perhaps?
I will probably get another one (fully assembled I assume) and hang them up together.
Received mine today. My Quasimodo nose presses right up to the blister and has made the tip of the nose flat. Anyone else having this problem?
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My hunchback nose is flat as well. Didnt notice it at first. A tight fit in that blister pack
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on December 11, 2021, 12:59:14 AM
My hunchback nose is flat as well. Didnt notice it at first. A tight fit in that blister pack
I noticed that too! His hunch was too much for the box.
I had a hunch mine would not be the only one. Lol
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Quote from: Universalrocks on December 10, 2021, 11:53:49 PM
Received mine today. My Quasimodo nose presses right up to the blister and has made the tip of the nose flat. Anyone else having this problem?
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Both of mine are the same way. I assumed maybe it was supposed to be that way.
Same here with my Quasimodo. Nose is juuust a wee bit pressed against the plastic.
My glow Funko Re-actions fell apart on the card.
Quote from: Dr.Terror on December 13, 2021, 06:59:24 AM
My glow Funko Re-actions fell apart on the card.
"Inspected by No. 12."
Quote from: Dr.Terror on December 13, 2021, 06:59:24 AM
My glow Funko Re-actions fell apart on the card.
Glow in pieces
Super 7 is doing something Universal Monsters next week. I hope it's Super Soakies. But if I were to guess it's the Reaction AHI Frankenstein (and maybe more).
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYozvb-shKV/?utm_medium=copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/p/CYozvb-shKV/?utm_medium=copy_link)
Quote from: fearliath on January 13, 2022, 05:12:55 AM
Super 7 is doing something Universal Monsters next week. I hope it's Super Soakies. But if I were to guess it's the Reaction AHI Frankenstein (and maybe more).
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYozvb-shKV/?utm_medium=copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/p/CYozvb-shKV/?utm_medium=copy_link)
I also hope they finally produce the super soakies
Looking at this recent image I can't help but think that it will be another colour ways for these Universal figures.....hopefully I'm wrong and they bring us some Soakies goodness :)
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on January 13, 2022, 08:00:23 PM
Looking at this recent image I can't help but think that it will be another colour ways for these Universal figures.
Bet you're right.
It looks like a re-color of the original Reaction Frankenstein card back. Hope they're not just repackaging the exclusive glows.
Yeah, bet it's just recolored figures. I'm not holding my breath for ther soakies. I REALLY want them, but Im not counting on them.
Something that bothers me about the 20 different color schemes they do is they are totally random on what figures. Maybe 4 "day glow" figures. Then later 4 "psychedelic costume" colors with 1 or 2 of the figures being the same as what they did with the prior weird color scheme. It all seems incredibly random.
If they're going to do alternates, I honestly just wish they'd do them all GITD. Almost everyone is a sucker for GITD. Even better do it on the Remco-esque style card backs like they did with Nosferatu and others.
No big deal either way. Just had an urge to complain about something.
Glow in the dark...I'M IN!!!! 😉
Quote from: Count Zachula on January 14, 2022, 12:21:07 AM
It looks like a re-color of the original Reaction Frankenstein card back. Hope they're not just repackaging the exclusive glows.
Pretty sure they are going to be boxed glow figures repackaged.☹
Kinda weird since all the Glow versions are still available on the website (besides Wolfman).
Some pretty awesome stuff just dropped. GITD Creature Pennant. GITD SUPER SOAKIES!!! GO
https://super7.com/collections/movie-action-figures
Sitting these out. Kudos to folks that have been awaiting soapies.
I just bought all the Creature stuff! :)
Why didn't they do those AHI Creatures on the repro cards to begin with?
Quote from: Anton Phibes on January 19, 2022, 06:35:03 PM
Sitting these out. Kudos to folks that have been awaiting soapies.
I'm the same but mainly as 3 Soapies and 1 carded Creature was almost $60 to ship to the UK :o
I might pick them up when they do the non glow versions as that's what I'm after and it is a shame that the card backs aren't thinner on for creatures.
Nice drop though :)
Ian
Big pass on the carrded figs this time, but grabbed a Wolf and Frank soakie. Wonder how long until we get normal versions. Really hope the dont do 100 variants and these are the only glows.
Quote from: Palifan on January 19, 2022, 07:32:51 PM
I'm the same but mainly as 3 Soapies and 1 carded Creature was almost $60 to ship to the UK :o
I might pick them up when they do the non glow versions as that's what I'm after and it is a shame that the card backs aren't thinner on for creatures.
Nice drop though :)
Ian
2 soakies cost $17 to ship US😲
Hey guys, don't forget there's a Metaluna soapy as well, not included under the UM tag: https://super7.com/products/the-metaluna-mutant-super-soapie-glow (https://super7.com/products/the-metaluna-mutant-super-soapie-glow)
I know, I missed it and already went thru check out ! I guess I'll pass on that one.
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 19, 2022, 06:59:45 PM
I just bought all the Creature stuff! :)
Why didn't they do those AHI Creatures on the repro cards to begin with?
Because then no one would've bought the boxed versions >:D. They know what their doing with regards to releases. For instance: People will buy all the glow soapies....then they will release silver screen versions. Then finally color. Leaving folks with three different painted versions of the exact same sculpted product. Gotta catch 'em all,lol. Or none. :angel:
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on January 14, 2022, 10:21:58 PM
Glow in the dark...I'M IN!!!! 😉
Glow in the dark and Soakies!
Brian K
Six soapie figures and two Mummy carded figures came to $18 shipping in the US. Not horrible. Shipping is expensive nowadays.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51831399305_c759d0d91b_c.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51830676151_f9193859fe_c.jpg)
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I didn't realize they were filled with bubble-blowing gunk and had a wand.
They are cool, and a neat throw back to the monster craze. I like them. My collecting has cooled a lot since passing 50. I really have to be "moved" by a product nowadays to move off the billfold.
I ordered all the new carded figures and the soakies. Shipping was $17.93. Total of the order (with shipping) was $205.93.
"Gotta support the team!"
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on January 19, 2022, 08:25:25 PM
I didn't realize they were filled with bubble-blowing gunk and had a wand.
I'm just going to dump it down the drain.
Quote from: AndyFish on January 19, 2022, 08:09:57 PM
Six soapie figures and two Mummy carded figures came to $18 shipping in the US. Not horrible. Shipping is expensive nowadays.
I bought 8 soakies (2 of each), 2 pennants, and all 6 figures and it only came to $9 shipping for me (2 day delivery). I don't live anywhere close to their headquarters or their warehouse but I've ordered quite a bit from Super 7 and it's always between $4 and $9 shipping. Maybe I'm getting some wicked deal.
Quote from: fearliath on January 19, 2022, 09:37:14 PM
I bought 8 soakies (2 of each), 2 pennants, and all 6 figures and it only came to $9 shipping for me (2 day delivery). I don't live anywhere close to their headquarters or their warehouse but I've ordered quite a bit from Super 7 and it's always between $4 and $9 shipping. Maybe I'm getting some wicked deal.
How many zones away? Each zone ads to the $$.
Tempting as it is, I'm probably going to pass on these as well. It's reassuring to see them release some UM Soakies, but I'll wait on the versions with "regular", non-glow paint jobs.
As a side note, does anyone know why pretty much none of their stuff features Dracula? I assume it's some sort of licensing red tape, but I'd honestly be more interested in some of this stuff if he were featured as well.
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 19, 2022, 09:25:19 PM
I'm just going to dump it [bubble-blowing liquid] down the drain.
Aw, dump it into an empty water bottle and give it to some kid to play with.
Quote from: Dr.Terror on January 19, 2022, 09:58:02 PM
How many zones away? Each zone ads to the $$.
2 times zones (Central). Maybe I'm in some hub or something.
I'll use the soaking like they're supposed to be used...in a nice bubble bath like I did as a kid with the original soakies!
I really would buy these Soakies if the weren't glow. Likely I'll get the Creature, maybe I'll change my mind when I've got the money laying around. But they just don't thrill me like standard colors.
Same with the glow Reactions. I got no use for zany neon colors.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on January 19, 2022, 10:15:05 PM
Aw, dump it into an empty water bottle and give it to some kid to play with.
Oh! I thought it was bubble bath. Never mind!
I'm really stoked they finally released some of the soapies, mostly because lots of you guys were excited for them! I like when monster kids are happy!
I got the new Reaction variants and the Mutant soapie since I like the look of him the best out of the four.
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 20, 2022, 03:47:28 AM
Oh! I thought it was bubble bath. Never mind!
They did blow bubbles because bubble bath is a liability nightmare when some 58 year old dude starts soaking in his Creature bubbles and comes down with a rash on his man junk because he has an allergy to one of the ingredients.
Quote from: TheMadScientist on January 19, 2022, 10:08:57 PM
Tempting as it is, I'm probably going to pass on these as well. It's reassuring to see them release some UM Soakies, but I'll wait on the versions with "regular", non-glow paint jobs.
As a side note, does anyone know why pretty much none of their stuff features Dracula? I assume it's some sort of licensing red tape, but I'd honestly be more interested in some of this stuff if he were featured as well.
Tell me about it! A Dracula would have made this set a must-have for me. Without him, I'll wait.
I got the 4 soakies and Frankie figure. Might pick up the rest later when funds permit. Dont know how many more of these carded figures my walls can handle lol.
Shipping for me was just over $17 to Pennsylvania.
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 19, 2022, 06:59:45 PM
I just bought all the Creature stuff! :)
Why didn't they do those AHI Creatures on the repro cards to begin with?
Because they got you to buy a 2nd set. :)
BK
Quote from: michblk on January 20, 2022, 02:18:42 PM
Because they got you to buy a 2nd set. :)
Those
bastards!
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 20, 2022, 07:03:30 PM
Those bastards!
Got me too, but admittedly, these carded versions are not GITD liked the boxed versions and the color schemes are also different.
Quote from: fearliath on January 20, 2022, 07:43:20 PM
Got me too, but admittedly, these carded versions are not GITD liked the boxed versions and the color schemes are also different.
Yes, they are new color ways.
Quote from: fearliath on January 20, 2022, 07:43:20 PM
Got me too, but admittedly, these carded versions are not GITD liked the boxed versions and the color schemes are also different.
I'm thinking of the 2 AHI Creature figs. that were in boxes and are now on repro cards. Neither version were GITD.
Reminds me of a line of dialog from Star Wars - "Who's the more foolish, the fool or the fool who follows him?"
Since we don't know what they're going to release or when, we make our purchases on what they do release when they release them.
3 years ago (??!!) they showed the prototypes of the soakies. Now 3 years latar (again...??!!) they released 4 of them. Still no word if / when they'll release The Bride, The Invisible Man or The Mummy. And right now they released them as glow paint schemes. Will they release painted version like they showed all those years ago?
I got into the figures late in the game, when some of them had already sold out on the Super 7 site. I was lucky to get the sold out ones at other sites at quite reasonable prices, because I wanted the entire series.
So who knows what else will come out. Will they come out with AHI figures as shown on the Creature carded figure (The Mummy, Frankenstein and The Wolf Man)? If so - boxed AND carded?
Time will tell. Sure hope it won't be 3+ years wating time, tho.
Quote from: Count Zachula on January 20, 2022, 08:06:09 PM
Yes, they are new color ways.
Do you mean that the two carded creatures are different colour ways? I can't see any difference in them to my boxed ones although I could be missing someone.
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on January 20, 2022, 08:31:23 PM
Do you mean that the two carded creatures are different colour ways? I can't see any difference in them to my boxed ones although I could be missing someone.
Ian
No, the Frank, Mummy, Yellow Creech and Wolfman are new colorways. They're just slightly similar to the last ones they did.
Quote from: Count Zachula on January 20, 2022, 08:38:52 PM
No, the Frank, Mummy, Yellow Creech and Wolfman are new colorways. They're just slightly similar to the last ones they did.
Got it, I thought that was what you meant and I'm going to wait for the more regular paint work on these soapies as I don't tend to go for the GITD versions.
Ian
Just to note here that, if a certain figure is sold out on the website, I was told to call the San Francisco store or the San Diego Store. They sometimes will have stock and will gladly ship a figure to you. I have done this on two occasions. When I went to order the the boxed psychedelic color figures the website was out of the Wolf Man, but the SF location had one and shipped it to me. Shipping was crazy for just that one figure ($17.00) I know I'm a fool for paying that but had to have it. Now that I think about it should have checked around on the Internet Im sure I could have found it, and for less shipping cost.
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I think everyone can agree they need to retire the first series sculpts.
It looks like they lost the Planet of the Apes license, you'd think they would have promoted it ending, I'd been on the fence about getting some of soldier apes to make an army.
While I did get the Soapies (can we all agree to call them Soakies?) other than the Mutant I passed on the neon carded figures, but the more I see them the more I think I might pull the trigger.
The backs of the cards have that faux weathering everybody loves.😕
(https://i.postimg.cc/HL2tvrbG/20220121-114325.jpg)
Licenses come and go. They all have a time limit. Some might be extended, and others can't. And some linceses just dont work out.
Looks like Super 7 is now trying to get out as many Universal monsters items as they can now. Hopefully the license will last long enough to get out all the soakies in glow and non glow versions.
But sales of the current items will determine future releases. If the glow soakies dont sell they might just think that non glow versions won't sell either.
Quote from: Dr.Terror on January 21, 2022, 04:45:53 PM
The backs of the cards have that faux weathering everybody loves.😕
Not me! :P
Would love to see color variants of some of the series 3 lineup!
Hopefully the Werewolf of London licenses go through as well.
Hey, that faux weathered look will go great with my mint packaging, that, well, over the years no longer looks mint! ;)
The Soapies will look great with my Soakies
I ordered a set of Series 3, a set of the wacky color figures and a Creature pennant. They are on the way!
My order is on its way!!
I ended up folding and going for the 2 carded creatures even though the total was a hefty $61.79 shipped to the Uk :o
Ian
These glow Soakies are absolutely beautiful. They glow very strongly and even the box base glows. I really like them. The Creature Pennant also glows very vividly and looks amazing. Really happy with these.
Quote from: Palifan on January 22, 2022, 05:10:52 PM
. . even though the total was a hefty $61.79 shipped to the Uk :o
Works the same both ways! I just paid $17.00 to ship 2 magazines from the UK! :(
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 22, 2022, 09:57:07 PM
Works the same both ways! I just paid $50 for 2 magazines from the UK and half was for the shipping charge! :(
It's the sad truth but at least we have something that we're after, it's not all bad :)
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on January 22, 2022, 10:03:47 PM
It's the sad truth . . .
I re-wrote my post. Not
quite as bad as I remembered.
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 22, 2022, 10:11:42 PM
I re-wrote my post. Not quite as bad as I remembered.
That's a bit better but for me the shipping is $25.79 and if I had the Soapies it was over $50 which was just too much for them.
Ian
Looks like that Creature pennant is sold out already! :o
Just got my Soapies and hot pink Frankie today!
I got a rock!
My order is scheduled to arrive this Friday.
My stuff is "out for delivery"! :)
Mine is almost ready to ship.
Got my Creech stuff today!
Brian K
Delivered.
Mine arrivrd, but Frank sprung a leak and his box is ruined. 😠 Thankfully the shrink wrap stopped it from ruining the others. Just sent them an email.
I got a rock!
My order is still scheduled to be delivered Friday. Shipped from California to Florida. Currently in Texas.
Got my 2 Frank items yesterday. One corner of the box was crushed, but there was no damage to the contents.
The Post Office must have been really rough with the package. The box was very thick and stiff.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on January 25, 2022, 03:39:21 PM
I got a rock!
My order is still scheduled to be delivered Friday. Shipped from California to Florida. Currently in Texas.
Wow, your order looks like it decided to go on vacation before coming to it's new home.
Brian K
Usually my orders take 3 days. 4 days on rare occasions. It was shipped last Friday so it's odd to take so long. FedEx is slow this time. Actually all shippers are slow lately. Amazon prime just lost a recent order of mine and thatsnkt the first time for that.
FedEx has been terrible lately-- I had an order of AMMUNITION coming in from out of state-- so I keep a careful eye on that-- and it said "arriving early" on Wednesday, then Wednesday came and I check it's tracking and it's in New Jersey-- about 600 miles from me. It finally showed up on Friday.
My Super7 order has shipped but it says the tracking is invalid, so I guess I sit and wait.
That "tracking is invalid" usually means the order is processing. They've created a shipping label with tracking number, but the order hasn't been boxed or shipped out or picked up by the shipping company. I see that often now days. Usually a day later you'll see the tracking number is now listed as "received by carrier".
Fingers crossed for you and your order.
I'm fairly confident it'll show up-- I always look at these things that if something happens and I don't get it I get the cash back, and that's a nice dinner out with the Mrs. So it's a win either way.
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My Super7 order has shipped but it says the tracking is invalid, so I guess I sit and wait.
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My Super7 stuff always ships USPS. Try checking USPS tracking.
Super7 sent me an email (without my asking) saying my order was shipping USPS-- well it showed up today from FedEx-- in a GIANT box-- inside, thrown like they were playing pitch, were three sets of the soapies and the carded Mummy figure (x2)! I'm not kidding--the only protection in this box my wife could have fit in was just brown paper stuffed around the edges and some loosely thrown on top!
Great service for a $200 order!
One of the cards was dented but everything else miraculously is fine, but still for this much money I expect a little bit of better care.
My order is coming via FedEx and it was said to be delived Friday, but in now being delivered Thursday. Looking forward to it!
Well the Soapies are really great-- I think Frankenstein is the weakest of the lot-- he's a little sad looking, the Wolfman is great, looks angry and The Creature is hands down the winner but I like all of them.
Got my order today. VERY happy with everthing. The 4 soakies / soapies were standing upright in the box, each separated by crushed brown paper, and on one side of the box was a smaller box containing all the action figures (2 AHI Creatures, and the 4 new variant color monsters).
The soakies are very nicely made and glow brightly. The paint schemes on the variant color figures is pretty garish, but then again so were the colors on the boxed figures released awhile back. Yes, the original paint schemes were better, but still nice to have these additional figures in my collection.
Looking forward to additional soakies like the Invisible Man and Bride of Frankentein, and non glow versions of them as well.
All in all VERY happy with this order.
When I buy this stuff, I always feel like the kid waiting for my Captain Company order. :)
Brian K
Wow I LOVED Captain Company! They took FOREVER to ship!
I think the Soapies are the best thing Super7 has done, I love 'em!
After taking one of The Mummy's out of the package, I was struck by how bright the coloring was, so I jumped over to eBay and ordered the rest of the set-- Wolfman, Creature, Frankenstein and WOW! The photos don't do them justice! These are almost NEON-- I love 'em! This go round was a win for Super7 in my mind.
The first wave of Super 7's Godzilla Reaction figures is coming this summer (2022)
-Godzilla '54
-Godzilla '57 (that's a deep cut)
-Mechagodzilla
-Jet Jaguar
-Mothra
-Rodan
https://twitter.com/super7store/status/1491517375442739202?s=21
The headshot of Godzilla 54 looks good. If the rest of the figure looks good I'll pick that one up.
Godzilla needs more (AFFORDABLE) love in my collection. So hoping that these, and the Ultimates will fix that.
Ah- the '57 is the American release of Gigantis. That is a deep cut. Shame they didn't jump to the '62 but then this saves me money so it's all good!
I pre-ordered every Super7 5 Point Godzilla set that has been offered thus far. Every one of them looks amazing with so much detail for a 5-6 inch figure.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on February 10, 2022, 03:31:18 PM
Godzilla needs more (AFFORDABLE) love in my collection. So hoping that these, and the Ultimates will fix that.
So.. Anton. Some info on the Ultimates Godzilla's, pricing, what comes first etc. They will be more expensive than the other Ultimates. They'll start with the modern Godzilla's and move backards (opposite of what they are doing with Reaction). I strongly suggest you listen to it if you want his reasoning behind it. He starts talking about Ultimates at 19:18 in the video:
https://t.co/kM4fvbo8Sj
Quote from: Joseph_Baeza on February 11, 2022, 04:40:40 AM
I pre-ordered every Super7 5 Point Godzilla set that has been offered thus far. Every one of them looks amazing with so much detail for a 5-6 inch figure.
I think what you have been ordering are from Mezco. These from Super 7 are different. A bit smaller (3.75-4" scale) and there will ultimately be a ton more. I think they plan to make everything. Except Kong. They can't get the licensing. An original film Kong v. Godzilla would melt my brain. That movie introduced me to both monsters.
Fealiath...you are 100% correct. My mind gets hazy at times trying to keep track of all this stuff. I must be out of the loop, as I'm familiar with the Super7 Reaction Godzilla figures announced (3 3/4"), but what is the talk about Super7 Godzilla Ultimates? Are they going to produce a 7" line of the monsters? If so, I may have to cancel all of the Mezco 5-points pre-orders! :laugh:
Quote from: Joseph_Baeza on February 11, 2022, 06:19:02 PM
what is the talk about Super7 Godzilla Ultimates? Are they going to produce a 7" line of the monsters? If so, I may have to cancel all of the Mezco 5-points pre-orders! :laugh:
Yes, you should be seeing the first two announced in the next couple of weeks. $85
each. It will be Godzilla and another monster he fights. They will be releasing them 2 at a time. They will be chronological from the current versions and working backwards in time.
Quote from: Joseph_Baeza on February 11, 2022, 06:19:02 PM
Fealiath...you are 100% correct. My mind gets hazy at times trying to keep track of all this stuff. I must be out of the loop, as I'm familiar with the Super7 Reaction Godzilla figures announced (3 3/4"), but what is the talk about Super7 Godzilla Ultimates? Are they going to produce a 7" line of the monsters? If so, I may have to cancel all of the Mezco 5-points pre-orders! :laugh:
Don't be shocked if they do a "generic" Kong.
Im sure I'll pick up some of these. The Big Guy is my fav movie monster, so i already have a lot of Kaiju stuff. My point is: I pass on alotta Godzilla items, especially the high end pieces. But i like the affordable options. I collect a lot of the Banai vinyl figures. I know some collector snobs don't like those but you can find 'em at the grocery store and they're like $13. I can't resist at that price.
Arw the Mezco 5 points still coming out? They look like mini vinyls.
Looks like the Creature soapie is no longer available on the super 7 site.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on February 19, 2022, 01:51:10 PM
Looks like the Creature soapie is no longer available on the super 7 site.
It sold out the first day. Then was available again, then sold out. I wonder if any of the retail stores have them in stock. They'll ship to you.
I bought all 4 Soapies the first day they were announced.
Sure hope other characters will be released in the future.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on February 19, 2022, 07:08:02 PM
I bought all 4 Soapies the first day they were announced.
Sure hope other characters will be released in the future.
With better paint schemes.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on February 19, 2022, 08:04:54 PM
With better paint schemes.
I love things that glow in the dark, so these 1st issues don't bother me. But, yeah, I'm also looking forward to the normal paint schemes.
The Super 7 store in San Diego has the Creature soaky/soaky. Unfortunately. The store cannot make sales over the phone to customers.
Here is a YouTube video showing the Creature soapy, among other Universal Monsters. At the 3:51 mark.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fVmFbd-Cq0w&t=314s
I have ordered from both stores before with no problem, what was their reason for not selling these to you over the phone to you ???
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Quote from: Universalrocks on February 21, 2022, 02:11:50 AM
I have ordered from both stores before with no problem, what was their reason for not selling these to you over the phone to you ???
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The sales clerk said she cannot make sale because of a new system being installed. Or maybe she just didn't want to make a sale that day. The first was her excuse....not the latter.
Since it has become that, I changed the name of this thread.
New line of UM T-Shirts, buttons and stickers from S7. The monsters are cartoony and generic looking.
https://super7.com/collections/universal-monsters-freakyfaces-collection
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2726/1450/products/AC-UniversalMonsters_Stickers_Freaky_Faces_Grid_2048_2048x2048.jpg?v=1646099592)
Yeah, those new items aren't my cup of tea, so I'm gonna pass on them.
Still hoping for the rest of the Soapies to come out.
I'd even go for more variant colors / glow figures carded and boxed.
Those silly, generic designs.....
(https://i.postimg.cc/qM9nCk83/fan.jpg)
They kind of remind me of the old Weird-Oh's and The Groovy Ghoulies designs of the 1960s. Funny that Super 7 would get the rights for these characters from Universal Pictures (likely paying a nice licensing fee) and then do generic designs for them. They could haver saved themselves a lot of cash and just released them without the Universal name attached.
But, yeah, a big pass from me.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on March 03, 2022, 02:20:52 PM
They could have saved themselves a lot of cash and just released them without the Universal name attached.
I think they paid the fee just so they could call them "Universal Monsters". They will probably sell more with that name attached.
Sure hope these aren't the new "official" Universal Monsters characters. I know they've been doing generic looking ones, but these - yesh!
They look like low rent Weird Ohs. I've seen so many monster artists do WAY better mash ups of the UM's with that Rat Fink style.
They are totally Weird-Ohs. Not my thang, as they say.
They seem to be a mix of Weird Ohs, Kooky Spooks, and Funny Face drink mix. Like others have said, not my thing. Esp using Uni Monsters.
Their Frankenstein looks VERY much like a Weird-Ohs design. The Wolf Man reminds me of The Groovy Ghoulies. The rest - just generic comedic looking designs. If people like these, more power to them. Personally it's a great big pass.
As to Super 7s other Universal monsters stuff, only the Metaluna Mutant & Wolf Man Soapies are still listed on their site. And oddly, if you click on the "Licenses" link, and click on the "Universal Monsters" link, no Soapies or Reaction Figures come up - only some shirts and The Wolf Man mask. If you're looking for Soapies or figures, you have to search for them by character names.
If you click on any link to Frank you get a "not found". Im thinking its a problem with their site. Frank seemed like the last one that would sell out.
I did a "Search" for "Frankenstein" - the bucket, paper monster, t-shirt (new genric design) and reaction figures come up.
I know the Creature Soapie sold out pretty quickly. So I'm guessing the Frankenstein Soapie did sell out.
They're all nice, but perhaps there's a big market for Frankenstein and Creature have a strong fan following.
My Soapie favs are The Creature and The Metaluna Mutant.
Warehouse Finds! Maybe something you missed out on, like the recent Creature Pennant?
Universal stuff clear at the bottom.
https://super7.com/collections/warehouse-finds
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 15, 2022, 08:40:13 PM
Warehouse Finds! Maybe something you missed out on, like the recent Creature Pennant?
Universal stuff clear at the bottom.
https://super7.com/collections/warehouse-finds
I was hoping it would be the SDCC Creature pennant.
Brian K
Quote from: michblk on March 15, 2022, 11:35:41 PM
I was hoping it would be the SDCC Creature pennant.
Me too! And the matching pin and the Creature soda bottle. I think those are the only S7 Creature items I don't have.
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 16, 2022, 01:54:55 AM
Me too! And the matching pin and the Creature soda bottle. I think those are the only S7 Creature items I don't have.
Yeah, I need the pin too. I picked up the soda bottle from Creaturekid in an auction.
Brian K
Everything I wanted was "Sold Out" when I logged on.
Wonder if they'll do another "April Fools" monster release like last year? I missed out on it last year because I actually thought it was an April Fools joke...the joke was on me.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on March 17, 2022, 11:39:05 AM
Wonder if they'll do another "April Fools" monster release like last year? I missed out on it last year . . .
They had it. If only you had looked, earlier.
Yep. By the time I got there it was sold out yet again
I do see them on eBay, once in a while, but not for $5. They're not $50 either, though.
I was hoping they found some of the uni monster puffy stickers.
Quote from: Dr.Terror on March 17, 2022, 11:21:21 PM
I was hoping they found some of the uni monster puffy stickers.
I bought one on eBay, not too long ago.
How m7ch do they go for?
Quote from: Dr.Terror on March 17, 2022, 11:52:40 PM
How m7ch do they go for?
I cannot remember how much I paid for it, or find a bill for it. Couldn't have been over $20.
Update from Cortlandt Hull on the Werewolf of London figure:
There is no solid release date as yet - but I signed off on all the paperwork for it. Possibly the "Werewolf Of London" will be released in October, if all goes well. They already have the artwork for the package - looks great! - As for "The Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum" we are working on opening an on-line store. Our newest display at the museum is a tribute to "A&C Meet Frankenstein" (I worked with Dwayne Whitehead & Steve Matthews on this) - the wax Strange head was given to me by John Chambers many years ago, from the original head cast mold. - feel free to spread the word - www.preservehollywood.org (http://www.preservehollywood.org)
Yea for The Werewolf Of London figure!
And...wow...only 6 months until October. Wonder if Super 7 will have this figure, and all the Soapies (glow and regular paint scheme) available by then.
Quote from: Oh Chick on April 22, 2022, 02:59:08 PM
Update from Cortlandt Hull on the Werewolf of London figure:
There is no solid release date as yet - but I signed off on all the paperwork for it. Possibly the "Werewolf Of London" will be released in October, if all goes well.
(https://c.tenor.com/A-ozELwp694AAAAC/thumbs-thumbs-up-kid.gif)
Oh boy, thanks for the update!
... now I gotta figure out how to do that custom of him in his non-robe look.
I always wondered why Super 7 put The Invisible Man in his jammies and bathrobe. He DID wear a nice suit at the beginning of the movie and looked pretty spiffy.
So I also wonder why they decided to put the Werewolf Of London in his smoking jacket.
These characters look less scary wearing their relaxing at home duds. Put them in their nice suits. I mean Frankie is wearing a pair of black pants and matching jacket - don't want to see him in his PJs!
Maybe Super 7 feels that if you..."Give this man satin undies, a dress, a sweater and a skirt, or even the lounging outfit he has on, and he's the happiest individual in the world. He can work better, think better, he can play better, and he can be more of a credit to his community and his government because he is happy." ;)
Personally, I like my Invisible Man in his smoking jacket, but I like WOL in his inverness coat.
Finally git around to picking up S3.
(https://i.postimg.cc/G24JhzpS/1650827102624580909604.jpg)
This is interesting. The latest issue of HorrorHound magazine was delivered to me today and it has this write up on S7's monster items including the glow in the dark boxed versions of the AHI tribute Creature figures. To my knowledge this is the first actual announcement of them. Anyone know any different?
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvMjcRN4/2022-Horror-Hound-June-S7-coverage.jpg)
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on June 16, 2022, 03:07:51 AM
This is interesting. The latest issue of HorrorHound magazine was delivered to me today and it has this write up on S7's monster items including the glow in the dark boxed versions of the AHI tribute Creature figures. To my knowledge this is the first actual announcement of them. Anyone know any different?
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvMjcRN4/2022-Horror-Hound-June-S7-coverage.jpg)
No. But I want the latest issue of HorrorHound.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on June 16, 2022, 03:10:50 AM
No. But I want the latest issue of HorrorHound.
It's issue number 93, available directly from them, https://www.horrorhound.com/Store/Details/533 (https://www.horrorhound.com/Store/Details/533), and on the rack at finer Barnes & Noble locations nationwide https://stores.barnesandnoble.com (https://stores.barnesandnoble.com).
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on June 16, 2022, 03:07:51 AM
To my knowledge this is the first actual announcement of them. Anyone know any different?
It's news to me! Nothing about them on the S7 website.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 16, 2022, 03:36:53 AM
It's news to me! Nothing about them on the S7 website.
They'll probably randonly announce they are going to "drop" 24 hours before hand. 😕
Quote from: Dr.Terror on June 16, 2022, 06:00:23 AM
They'll probably randonly announce they are going to "drop" 24 hours before hand. 😕
The magazine wasn't publishing it as "breaking news".
Glow AHI figures are a "must buy" for me. My thought is we'll see them announced for a September or October release. Sure hope the Werewolf Of London figure is released as well.
Super7 always does something extra for SDCC which is only a few weeks away-- could this be it?
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on June 16, 2022, 03:32:07 AM
It's issue number 93, available directly from them, https://www.horrorhound.com/Store/Details/533 (https://www.horrorhound.com/Store/Details/533), and on the rack at finer Barnes & Noble locations nationwide https://stores.barnesandnoble.com (https://stores.barnesandnoble.com).
Just picked one up, DMG. Thank you for the link.🤘🏻
Quote from: AndyFish on June 16, 2022, 02:07:19 PM
Super7 always does something extra for SDCC which is only a few weeks away-- could this be it?
Oh, joy. As in the past, I find out about these limited editions a few hours after they announce them, and when I go to order them they're already sold out.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on June 16, 2022, 10:39:49 PM
I find out about these limited editions a few hours after they announce them, and when I go to order them, they're already sold out.
They haven't announced them, yet. The pics in that article may have been something that was planned and then later canceled.
Word I got today is that these are planned for SDCC 2022, but I don't know if thats Boodega³ or the Convention Center or what. So... they're coming.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on June 16, 2022, 11:49:48 PM
So... they're coming.
Great! Just after I buy and install a shelf big enough to hold the 5 boxed Reaction Creature toys, they add 2 more!
Wonder if it will only be The Creature, or Wolf Man, Frankenstein and The Mummy, too.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on June 16, 2022, 11:49:48 PM
Word I got today is that these are planned for SDCC 2022, but I don't know if thats Boodega³ or the Convention Center or what. So... they're coming.
Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!
Super 7 and fun
I just started collecting these figures. I don't plan on collecting the entire set just the main figures I like and will display them in my Wayne Manor Batcave playset. They are well done, take up little space and are affordable.
Quote from: judd on June 21, 2022, 12:41:19 PM
I don't plan on collecting the entire set just the main figures I like and will display them in my Wayne Manor Batcave playset.
Hmmm? I smell a new crossover series! "Superman vs Frankenstein", "Batman Meets Dracula", "Wonder Woman and The Bride Go Shopping" and Aquaman Hunts the Creature from the Black Lagoon".
Super7 has launched a new website and is currently offering FREE SHIPPING with a $75 order, not hard to get to that tally with the figs at $18/ea, so if you missed any now's your chance.
Regarding SDCC exclusives, they have put overstock on the website in the past, so don't rule out being able to get something. I'll also be picking up a few things from SDCC Boodega (with luck) and if I can get any extra I'll put them up here at retail because I hate scalpers! I can't make any guarantees, sometimes the line for Boo is insane and I don't have boots on the ground until after the show closes.
Quote from: AndyFish on June 21, 2022, 02:21:25 PM
I'll also be picking up a few things from SDCC Boodega (with luck)
Is that going on? Is there anywhere I can find out about the things I'm not going to get?
A link for the new Super 7 site?
Same site. Just changed the look of it. Super7.com
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 21, 2022, 02:57:31 PM
Is that going on? Is there anywhere I can find out about the things I'm not going to get?
The SDCC pop up is going on, no details yet but I got confirmation from them. NYCC is up in the air right now.
(https://news.toyark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/07/sdcc-2022-super7-monsters-creature-from-the-black-glow-in-the-dark.jpg)
Saw this was announced for sdcc.
https://news.toyark.com/2022/07/09/sdcc-2022-super7-glow-in-the-dark-the-worst-and-creature-from-the-black-lagoon-473434 (https://news.toyark.com/2022/07/09/sdcc-2022-super7-glow-in-the-dark-the-worst-and-creature-from-the-black-lagoon-473434)
Just one? I thought they were doing both of the mini-AHI toys.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 10, 2022, 01:14:17 AM
Just one? I thought they were doing both of the mini-AHI toys.
I'm guessing the thin-waist GID version will be available in the San Diego Super7 Store. We shall see.
There won't be a Boodega at SDCC this year.
Quote from: fearliath on July 11, 2022, 12:48:16 AM
There won't be a Boodega at SDCC this year.
There are still in-store events and specials, correct?
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on July 11, 2022, 01:02:04 AM
There are still in-store events and specials, correct?
Does that mean store exclusives that won't be available on their website?
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 11, 2022, 01:17:28 AM
Does that mean store exclusives that won't be available on their website?
I don't understand your question. TMK, S7 have often had some supply, however small, of their SDCC and Super7 San Diego store (a couple of Boodega nights, a Peanuts night, maybe a Transformers) 'exclusives' on their website, but I'm asking if there's even any word that there are in-store events and exclusives. I had assumed so since the store closes tonight and won't open again until 7/20, but I don't know for a fact that there will be in-store events and exclusives, though I'll be shocked if not. We know there are convention exclusives.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on July 11, 2022, 01:32:58 AM
I don't understand your question.
Something that I'll have to pay bloated eBay prices for because I don't live in San Diego.
There will not be an in store (pop up) event that involves the Universal Monsters at SDCC this year. Everything they've shown is convention only (and the leftovers generally go online shortly after SDCC).
I always miss out on the limited supply /convention leftover sales. I live glow in the dark stuff, so my fingers are crossed that they'll have some of the glow creatures left, but I'm not holding my breath that I'll be able to get one.
I do like the look of the GITD Godzilla figures card backs but I think my money will probably go to Shogun Godzilla 8" figure pre-order later this month. I've always wanted one of those 18" Mattel figures and this is about the closest I'll get (mainly do to the vintage price and the scale of the original being so big).
Ian
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JG23hsP_PSU
I just got an email from Super7. They are soliciting ideas for new products.
"WHAT'S YOUR HOLY GRAIL?
You know, that one collectible you just can't seem to pin down. Maybe you're on a quest to find a figure of an obscure comic book character. Or, a very specific 80's-inspired enamel pin. Perhaps the item you're in search of doesn't even exist... yet.
That's where we come in. Reply to this email and let us know what you'd like to see next from Super7. We're constantly cooking up new collectibles and your input could inspire our next creation!"
So here is your chance to try to influence a toy manufacturer. Send them an email.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 18, 2022, 08:21:07 PM
So here is your chance to try to influence a toy manufacturer. Send them an email.
I would probably want a repro of some super rare, super expensive Creature collectible, but they probably wouldn't do that. They might do a "close to it", like the Soakies, or that beach towel. I really don't know what I'd want that's original? It would probably be something that would only get one other vote.
Knowing Super 7 its only going to be for "hey....remember the 80's" stuff they are mostly geared towards these days.
Quote from: Dr.Terror on July 18, 2022, 09:34:26 PM
Knowing Super 7 its only going to be for "hey....remember the 80's" stuff they are mostly geared towards these days.
Soakies was '60s and from the '70s they did the Creature Penn Plax and AHI tributes.
Howsabout you tell us where to send this info, 'cause I didn't get an invitation! ;D ;D
Captain Action, Action Boy and Doctor Evil. And Major Matt Mason and Calisto. And Big Loo, too (he fights for you).
Mad Max, Gamera, White Zombie, Rat Fink, Weird Ohs, The Cereal Monsters, Return of the Living Dead, Halloween III, Danzig, Frank Zappa, Tom Waits.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 18, 2022, 10:54:58 PM
Howsabout you tell us where to send this info, 'cause I didn't get an invitation! ;D ;D
Here was the return address on that email: customercare(*at*)super7.com
Use email topic: RE: Your collection is missing *something* 🏆
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 19, 2022, 12:30:43 AM
Here was the return address on that email: customercare(*at*)super7.com
Thank you! Now I just need a good idea to pitch to them!
I imagine they have used up the characters they have licensing for.
Maybe some accessories for the little 3¾" figures. Some lab tables and equipment like glassware and Kenneth Stickfaden-looking electronics. Stone walls and various level step bases for displaying groups, etc.
A good way to avoid more licensing hassles.
Buck Rogers, Lost in Space.
Honestly, if they ditch the cards and do a special packaging, we could get Henry Frankenstein, Dr. Pretorius, Van Helsing, Renfield, Malvea, Gwen, and Kay figures just using the costuming and "generic" face sculpts.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 18, 2022, 08:21:07 PM
I just got an email from Super7. They are soliciting ideas for new products.
"WHAT'S YOUR HOLY GRAIL?
You know, that one collectible you just can't seem to pin down. Maybe you're on a quest to find a figure of an obscure comic book character. Or, a very specific 80's-inspired enamel pin. Perhaps the item you're in search of doesn't even exist... yet.
That's where we come in. Reply to this email and let us know what you'd like to see next from Super7. We're constantly cooking up new collectibles and your input could inspire our next creation!"
So here is your chance to try to influence a toy manufacturer. Send them an email.
That's really cool MFS Thanks for posting.
I want them to produce the Witch from first Black Sabbath album cover. 🤘
other than that Monster Squad figures would be cool. Jerry the vampire neighbor and Peter Vincent would be sick too.
James Bond, Man From UNCLE. Western characters.
Reaction CFBL Rita Playset guys. This is where you ask for it. It comes with Exclusive Kay, David Reed and Lucas figures. Little creature cage onboard. MAKE THE REQUEST!
I sent Super7 my suggestions about accessories for the 3¾" figures.
They sent me a "thank you for your support" reply.
I doubt anything will come of it, but no other toy manufacturer has ever requested my input. Better to let them have my opinion than just sound off to the other members here. (I'm certain nothing will ever come from that.)
Sent in my suggestions - will they produce any of them? Who knows. Depends on if they think there's a market big enough to produce them, and for characters not in the public domain, whether they can get a license for them.
Time will tell.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 19, 2022, 06:22:44 PM
They sent me a "thank you for your support" reply.
I got the same for my Creature Mystery Game and Paint-by-Numbers set. Wish I had seen the Rita playset, earlier. :(
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 19, 2022, 07:46:37 PM
I got the same for my Creature Mystery Game and Paint-by-Numbers set. Wish I had seen the Rita playset, earlier. :(
Send them a 2nd suggestion.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 19, 2022, 06:22:44 PM
I sent Super7 my suggestions about accessories for the 3¾" figures.
They sent me a "thank you for your support" reply.
I actually got a fairly detailed response from them referencing each of the requests I made. I was somewhat surprised.
I got a standard generic reply
Quote from: fearliath on July 19, 2022, 09:15:34 PM
I actually got a fairly detailed response from them referencing each of the requests I made.
What did you request, if you don't mind me axing?
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 20, 2022, 12:08:03 AM
What did you request, if you don't mind me axing?
-Reaction Rita playset (I went into detail)
-Reaction Dr. Frankenstein, Dr. Pretorius, Van Helsing, Renfield, Malvea and Kay
-Monster Cereal Reaction
-Monster Squad Reaction
AND to mix it up
-Breakfast Club Reaction
-College Mascot Reaction.
Quote from: fearliath on July 20, 2022, 02:21:17 AM
-Reaction Rita playset (I went into detail)
You mean 3.75" people (and Creature)? The
Rita would have to be 3 ft. long!
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 20, 2022, 03:24:14 AM
You mean 3.75" people (and Creature)? The Rita would have to be 3 ft. long!
That would make her about 54 ft long. Looking at pictures, that sounds about right.
At that scale (1:18), it would require a LOT of detail to make it look right.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 20, 2022, 04:16:35 AM
That would make her about 54 ft long.
Anyway, we're not getting either. Be lucky to get a 10" one.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 20, 2022, 05:41:41 AM
Anyway, we're not getting either. Be lucky to get a 10" one.
How about asking for a 12" model you could build?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 20, 2022, 05:50:43 AM
How about asking for a 12" model you could build?
I didn't know S7 did model kits.
Kharis and Glenn Strange figures.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 20, 2022, 12:10:35 PM
I didn't know S7 did model kits.
Maybe they would be willing to start. a 1:48 scale Rita would be in the 1 ft. range. It is also a popular scale for models of all sorts. You wouldn't have much trouble finding other items for a homemade diorama.
They did say ask.
The main problem with playsets - the large size means more cost to produce it, and is there really a market for it? We're already paying $20 for the tiny figures alone. How much plastic would go into making a 3 foot long boat? So, what, about $100-$150 minimum cost? Is there really a market for a boat for this film? Plus the figures? Creature already made, but add the girl and the hero to save her - that's an additional $40. So somewhere around $200 for the set. Not like a Jurassic Park playset that would appeal to a much larger audience and therefore more can be produced thus cutting costs.
Nice idea, but I think it's unlikely it will come to fruition.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 20, 2022, 03:24:14 AM
You mean 3.75" people (and Creature)? The Rita would have to be 3 ft. long!
That's exactly what I mean. Have you seen the vehicles and playsets Super 7 has done for MOTU and Thundercats? They aren't afraid to go BIG! People would just have to accept that it might not be a perfect scale model with every detail down to the boards on the ship to exact specifications. It would be a playset. That looks pretty darn close to the Rita. And I'd say thank you, because no one else would EVER consider doing it.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on July 20, 2022, 01:43:56 PM
The main problem with playsets - the large size means more cost to produce it, and is there really a market for it? We're already paying $20 for the tiny figures alone. How much plastic would go into making a 3 foot long boat? So, what, about $100-$150 minimum cost? Is there really a market for a boat for this film? Plus the figures? Creature already made, but add the girl and the hero to save her - that's an additional $40. So somewhere around $200 for the set. Not like a Jurassic Park playset that would appeal to a much larger audience and therefore more can be produced thus cutting costs.
Nice idea, but I think it's unlikely it will come to fruition.
Well, that's all accurate, but Super 7 ask for Holy Grail suggestions. I gave it to them. I'd pay a crap ton for a Rita playset in 1/18 scale. No, they wouldn't be able to sell 20,000 of them, and that's why it would cost so much. Holy grail.
I gave them suggestions for figures. I figure it's more likely they'd produce them that bigger toys.
I suggested that they do UM playsets when I stopped by their San Diego store back in 2019 (and followed it up with a couple emails). So far, nothing!
Super 7 should have prefaced with "whats your 80s toy holy grail" because thats all Super 7 seems to care about anymore are "hey...remember the 80s" stuff.
They arent going to make UM playsets because the UM dont really make them money.
Super 7 has done some other stuff not from the 80s - Great Garloo and Mars Attacks come to mind.
BUT let's face it, us older monster kids who grew up in the 50s. 60s are dying off. The market is getting smaller. The old Universal monster films and even the AIP films aren't shown on TV like they used to be. They were everywhere when I grew up in central Jersey - we had them on Chiller Theatre and Creature Features. We had the 4:30 movie which had theme weeks of monster and sci-fi films. Now days we're lucky to find them showing up on Svenghoolie.
Hmmmm...horror hosts...how about ReAction figures of Vampira and Zacherle??
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on July 22, 2022, 02:25:45 PM
Super 7 has done some other stuff not from the 80s - Great Garloo and Mars Attacks come to mind.
BUT let's face it, us older monster kids who grew up in the 50s. 60s are dying off. The market is getting smaller. The old Universal monster films and even the AIP films aren't shown on TV like they used to be. They were everywhere when I grew up in central Jersey - we had them on Chiller Theatre and Creature Features. We had the 4:30 movie which had theme weeks of monster and sci-fi films. Now days we're lucky to find them showing up on Svenghoolie.
Hmmmm...horror hosts...how about ReAction figures of Vampira and Zacherle??
I think there will always be new fans of the Uni Monsters and Im sure they'll always make merch. A bunch of 80s Slasher fans now collect them etc.... But never another "Monster Craze" We kind of got another the last decade, but its for Slashers and 80s horror.
But.....there is no nostagia for monsters with younger fans, and thats what S7 currently banks on. ☹
Good thing the monsters were a big part of the '80s and '90s toy experience then!
(http://www.plaidstallions.com/remco/818.jpg)
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 22, 2022, 07:37:16 PM
Good thing the monsters were a big part of the '80s and '90s toy experience then!
I think there is 100 times more monster merch now (at least) than in the 80's. Growing up the only monster stuff I remember existing were the Remco mini monsters, Imperial monster set of 4 and some madball looking monster balls. That was it. In the early 90's there was a minor resurgence but nothing like now. I would wager more kids know who the Creature from the Black Lagoon is now than a kid from the 80's. None of my friends knew who the Creature was. Most of my kids friends do.
Monster, endless and goodness
Quote from: fearliath on July 22, 2022, 08:10:07 PM
I think there is 100 times more monster merch now (at least) than in the 80's. Growing up the only monster stuff I remember existing were the Remco mini monsters, Imperial monster set of 4 and some madball looking monster balls. That was it. In the early 90's there was a minor resurgence but nothing like now. I would wager more kids know who the Creature from the Black Lagoon is now than a kid from the 80's. None of my friends knew who the Creature was. Most of my kids friends do.
Probably.
There were so many knock-off Universal Monster toys in the 80s and 90s, though. Telco Motion-ettes... Masks... Mighty Max.. And toys used to stay on the shelf a lot longer then... and there were far fewer options than there are now. The '90s was 100% a far better decade for the Universal Monsters than the '80s. I mean between Pepsi and Pogs... Dude... Great times. But S7 can't say the Monsters aren't nostalgic. And I don't think they are. I think WE are saying they are saying this, and I'm not sure why. Yes, they seem to be dwindling down their monster offerings, but they have already done a lot with the license. Not as much as I would like, and we're still missing things like more Soapies... But I hope we get one last good burst of monster goodness from them. :D
The Remcos were the last true monster toys that saw any kind of devotion from kids, and even that wasnt much compared to other toylines.
The fact that the 80s didnt have the style guide puts it above the 90s.
There is tons more merch from every property these days.
A few weird kids will play with monsters instead if whatever the hittest toy or fad is...80s 90s, 2000s etc....but it will never have the cultural impact on as many people as the 69s/early 70s monster craze.
Thats the nostalgia Im talking about, Uni Monsters will never have that like Gi Joe, Harry Potterm or Pokemon does for more recent generations as a whole.
I understand. But I still don't see where people are getting off saying S7 isn't interested in the monsters anymore because of "nostalgia." That is where I'm confused. They just probably don't think there's a lot more to do with the property... Zombie Alien
No Universal Monsters at Comic Con 2022 (well, except the glow Creature in a box). Some Godzilla stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRSwSRa8J4Q (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRSwSRa8J4Q)
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on July 23, 2022, 08:55:35 AM
No Universal Monsters at Comic Con 2022 (well, except the glow Creature in a box). Some Godzilla stuff.
There is a reason Super 7 isn't doing monster stuff at SDCC. Give it a month or 2 (closer to Halloween but not NYCC) and I'm confident we'll see Super 7 is still very much interested in the Universal Monsters.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=abQcjjdSOaM
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on July 23, 2022, 08:55:35 AM
No Universal Monsters at Comic Con 2022 (well, except the glow Creature in a box). Some Godzilla stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRSwSRa8J4Q (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRSwSRa8J4Q)
NECA and Iron Studios have items on display, Mondo has a Creature poster (in three versions).
Such great looking sculpts and paint. Even starting a Disney Dinosaurs line.
I hope they decide to make some giant scale Universal Monsters. I mean, if they can do it for Chucky...
"All unsold units of our SDCC and Cobra Recruitment Center releases will be available online at Super7.com tomorrow morning (Monday, July 25th) at 10:00AM PT."
I wants ta get me a glowy Creasture! :)
Ordered my SDCC Glow Creature - $31.93 with taxes / shipping.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on July 25, 2022, 05:06:55 PM
Ordered my SDCC Glow Creature - $31.93 with taxes / shipping.
Got mine, too. :)
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 25, 2022, 05:11:19 PM
Got mine, too. :)
Mike. Is the Glow AHI' esque Creature the same size as the previous release from Super 7?
It's the same - just glow in the dark plastic.
They created the shipping label for my SDCC glow Creature so it should ship later today or tomorrow. With luck I'll get it by Saturday
I ordered a glow Creature too. I was wondering why they didn't do a glow narrow waist version too?
Brian K
Quote from: michblk on July 28, 2022, 01:17:35 AM
I ordered a glow Creature too. I was wondering why they didn't do a glow narrow waist version too?
It just hasn't been released yet.
Here's that page from HORRORHOUND, again.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvMjcRN4/2022-Horror-Hound-June-S7-coverage.jpg)
Is it possible the wide glow creature is the Comic-Con exclusive and the thin glow creature is for general release?
If you go to the Super 7 website, they list the Soapies, but have none for sale.
My SDCC Glow Creature should be delivered tomorrow!
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on July 28, 2022, 02:19:47 PM
Is it possible the wide glow creature is the Comic-Con exclusive and the thin glow creature is for general release?
Guess we won't know till they release it.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on July 28, 2022, 02:19:47 PM
If you go to the Super 7 website, they list the Soapies, but have none for sale.
Where did you see the Soapies? It's not on their UMs page.
Found 'em. They were really hidden!
NVM, Mike found them.
There is a Soapies page, but no Soapies listed.
https://super7.com/collections/super-soapies
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 29, 2022, 03:31:08 AM
NVM, Mike found them.
There is a Soapies page, but no Soapies listed.
https://super7.com/collections/super-soapies
Im truly shocked those soiapies sold out and are very tough to find now, Makes me wonder if most are still sitting at their retail store etc....or they just made an extremely low number..
I hope they eventually release the regular color scheme.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on July 29, 2022, 05:30:43 AM
I hope they eventually release the regular color scheme.
As quickly as the glow versions sold, theyd be silly not to.
I was able to purchase a glow Franky and Metaluna. The glow Creature sold out so quickly.
My SDCC Glow Creature came today. Yea!Yeah!! I'd probably enjoy it a bit more if I hadn't gotten covid. Luckily not bad...mainly super fatigued
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on July 29, 2022, 11:24:15 PM
My SDCC Glow Creature came today. Yea!Yeah!! I'd probably enjoy it a bit more if I hadn't gotten covid. Luckily not bad...mainly super fatigued
Hope you feel better soon!
Brian K
Quote from: Dr.Terror on July 29, 2022, 10:13:57 AM
As quickly as the glow versions sold, theyd be silly not to.
Part of me wonders if the regular color scheme isn't languishing at sea somewhere.
My glow Creature was supposed to come Mon., but it came today.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 30, 2022, 05:07:56 PM
My glow Creature was supposed to come Mon., but it came today.
The early bird gets the worm......well, Creature.
Turns out the Super7 ReAction glow in the dark thin waist AHI tribute Creature from the Black Lagoon is an Entertainment Earth exclusive and is available right now:
https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-super-she-creature-glowinthedark-reaction-figure-entertainment-earth-exclusive/sup81470 (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-super-she-creature-glowinthedark-reaction-figure-entertainment-earth-exclusive/sup81470)
(https://media.entertainmentearth.com/assets/images/732688260f1c4ef3a59e7b420c0c2568xl.jpg)
Shame they aren't doing the other monsters like this. Be cool to get Frank at least.
Yep. I pre-ordered the Entertainment Earth Glow thin waist Creature. Expensive, but in this case I went for it. BUT...why are the calling it a SHE Creature?? So they think the thin waist one is a female and the thick waist one is a male?
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on August 26, 2022, 06:43:56 PM
Yep. I pre-ordered the Entertainment Earth Glow thin waist Creature. Expensive, but in this case I went for it. BUT...why are the calling it a SHE Creature?? So they think the thin waist one is a female and the thick waist one is a male?
Yeah, I wasn't gonna comment on the stupidity of it but... I will. Back when, in 1986 when I was first really discussing them with other collectors, we called them "wide waist" and "wasp waist". And there are thin waist/large hips versions of the other four, it's just not as noticeably pronounced. Around 1991 or so I started heading "male" and "female", which I've always found dumb, but it really just stuck over the next decade.
When Brian Heiler created Toy Ventures Magazine, he invited a number of collectors to contribute to issue #1's AHI article and the male/female terms had long bothered several of us, so we used the "wide waist" and "thin waist" monickers since, you know, those are accurate descriptions. Why EE has run with She-Creature, I'm unsure.
When I first saw it, I read it quickly and thought, "Oh, they must be selling a She Creature figure as well as the thin waist Creature From The Black Lagoon.
Would be pretty cool to see a Super 7 ReAction She Creature figure. And other AIP monsters.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on August 26, 2022, 06:09:02 PM
Turns out the Super7 ReAction glow in the dark thin waist AHI tribute Creature from the Black Lagoon is an Entertainment Earth exclusive and is available right now:
Thanks! Just pre-ordered. 36 bucks. Whew!
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on August 26, 2022, 06:53:01 PM
so we used the "wide waist" and "thin waist" monikers since
Why not call them the "out of shape" Creature and the "buff" Creature? ;D
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on August 26, 2022, 07:13:06 PM
Would be pretty cool to see a Super 7 ReAction She Creature figure. And other AIP monsters.
Amok Time did a "It, the Terror" 3.75" carded action fig. I've been hoping they would do more Blaisdell monsters, but nothing so far.
Yep. I got their 3 versions of It! Way cool.
Halloween is coming. Wonder if Super 7 will release any other monster figures soon.
Or more Super Soakies!
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 26, 2022, 07:13:56 PM
36 bucks. Whew!
Make that $38.17! Most of the 8" figures I buy are cheaper than that!
Yep. WAY overpriced. I thought long and hard before I ordered it. I wanted the mate to the "wide" version, plus it's glow in the dark, Nd I live things that glow, so...they hooked me and reeled me it.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on August 26, 2022, 06:09:02 PM
Turns out the Super7 ReAction glow in the dark thin waist AHI tribute Creature from the Black Lagoon is an Entertainment Earth exclusive and is available right now:
https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-super-she-creature-glowinthedark-reaction-figure-entertainment-earth-exclusive/sup81470 (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-super-she-creature-glowinthedark-reaction-figure-entertainment-earth-exclusive/sup81470)
(https://media.entertainmentearth.com/assets/images/732688260f1c4ef3a59e7b420c0c2568xl.jpg)
Thank you for the info
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 26, 2022, 07:13:56 PM
Thanks! Just pre-ordered. 36 bucks. Whew!
Was that including shipping and tax? Mine was $25 with free shipping because I ordered another item for a total price of $42.
Quote from: fearliath on August 26, 2022, 10:29:06 PM
Was that including shipping and tax? Mine was $25 with free shipping because I ordered another item for a total price of $42.
Ship $10. Tax $2ish. I was looking for something else to buy, but I already had all the stuff that I wanted.
I wonder if it's Universal that is saying that The Creature is a female.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on August 26, 2022, 11:29:12 PM
I wonder if it's Universal that is saying that The Creature is a female.
No. It's AHI history. Two AHI versions in the 70s. One had a tiny waist and is constantly referred to as the "female" version due to its thin waistline.
And no male genitalia.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on August 27, 2022, 03:33:10 PM
And no male genitalia.
He's a Ken doll, just like the Creature in the movie. ;D
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 27, 2022, 05:29:25 PM
He's a Ken doll, just like the Creature in the movie. ;D
:D
Quote from: Anton Phibes on August 27, 2022, 04:43:00 AM
No. It's AHI history. Two AHI versions in the 70s. One had a tiny waist and is constantly referred to as the "female" version due to its thin waistline.
"Thin waistline" AND wider hips, which Super7 unfortunately fails to capture in their figures.
Seems like an ultimate Nosferatu figure is on the way...
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Quote from: Mike Scott on August 27, 2022, 05:29:25 PM
He's a Ken doll, just like the Creature in the movie. ;D
Ben once joked with me that he was going to draw some genatalia on my Creature photo. :)
Brian K
I have loose Creature toys from those Reaction Crypt boxes and thought I'd put them on cards for display. Just need to trim the cards and glue down the bubbles.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/8055/fwZ480.jpg)
Nosferatu and Metaluna Mutant Ultimate figures up for preorder now:
https://super7.com/products/nosferatu-ultimates-wave-1-nosferatu
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2726/1450/products/UL-Nosferatu_W1_Nosferatu_2048.jpg?v=1662574345)
https://super7.com/products/metaluna-mutant-ultimates-wave-1-metaluna-mutant
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2726/1450/products/UL-MetalunaMutant_Grid_2048.jpg?v=1662574246)
Why do the Mutant's legs look off to me?
Yeah, the mutant had baggy pants
Guys, the pants were the whole reason for the legal action and why Universal disowned him from the UM pantheon. He CANNOT wear pants anymore.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on September 17, 2022, 05:38:32 AM
He CANNOT wear pants anymore.
So, is this new figure wearing pants, or not? I can't tell.
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 17, 2022, 06:22:49 AM
So, is this new figure wearing pants, or not? I can't tell.
Neither can I. I just want to be clear: Wearing pants will get you sued, so don't do it. :D
Quote from: aura of foreboding on September 17, 2022, 07:48:05 AM
Wearing pants will get you sued, so don't do it. :D
I'm going to start wearing kilts.
How about a nice pair or Bermuda shorts??
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on September 17, 2022, 10:20:47 AM
How about a nice pair or Bermuda shorts??
Still, technically, pants.
These are nice, but right now I'm leaning towards not getting them. For $55 each, they're more expensive than NECA figures that are much better sculpted. Now, yes, NECA isn't releasing a Nosferatu or Metaluna Mutant figure, but price wise, a bit too costly for me. So I'd rather spend my hard earned money on something else. Nice, but just not nice enough for me.
Nos' head sculpts.......yeesh...
(https://ideastream-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/1/29/Frau%20Blucher%20HEAD%2020th%20Century%20Fox.jpg?null)
(https://www.snopes.com/tachyon/2015/06/blucher.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/FKtLmspy/Screenshot-20220917-184101.jpg)
Great looking figures. Pants or no pants. I just pre-ordered both.
New Super7 BOODEGA stuff coming next week.
Phantom, Revenge, Drac as luminator day glow versions and a sneak at a new Frankenstein variant.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CisonKhhd7Z/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CisonKhhd7Z/)
Damn! Another ReAction Creature! That'll make 22 of them! :o
That Frankenstein's Monster looks super great.
The Luminators are rad but not having more than 3 characters in that style is kinda "ehh" for me. Yes, they look great. But I don't know if they're that great for $18/20/whatever a piece.
Why is it I think those luminators will be $25 each?
Hope Franks shirt is darker grey. Looks like a white undershirt.
The Luminators..........blah. Why not more AHI style?. These endless varants have jumoed the shark,. Im beyond over it.
Quote from: Dr.Terror on September 20, 2022, 05:04:04 AM
Im beyond over it.
When they hit 25 ReAction Creatures, I'm out! ;D
So they still have a Lugosi license... Wow. I'd like to see some NEW Lugosi products. AHEM!
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 20, 2022, 05:15:38 AM
When they hit 25 ReAction Creatures, I'm out! ;D
This makes the 6th "variant" of the Frank.
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That white shirt looks terrible - easy fix, though.
I don't remember Penn Plax doing a Frankenstein. ;D
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on September 20, 2022, 05:55:30 AM
That white shirt looks terrible - easy fix, though.
Yeah, and where is that green jacket!? ;)
Is that a Rob Zombie Frankenstein's monster
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 20, 2022, 05:15:38 AM
When they hit 25 ReAction Creatures, I'm out! ;D
Yup, until they make #26 and suck you right back in!! LOL
Was thinking an entire line of boxed Uni Monsters would be cool depicting a scene from each film like that Frank.
Drac on the stairwell. Wolf in the fog/woods Get creative with of the carboard cutouts. And spice the box graphics up.
The Boodega items are up for sale now.
I ordered the Frankenstein "firebox", the 3 Luminators, and the Glow Mars Attacks Martian and Martian with dog glow-in-the-dark figures.
I just picked up these two.
New "dark green" mask.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/488/JFIpSj.jpg)
"Luminators" Creature.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/5707/yeVfHN.jpg)
I bought the Mr. Bones Candy figure,lol. :angel:
I picked up 2 of the Worst figures in Remo style packaging. I have a Batula and Black Falcon focus that I've worked on for years so need these to to keep the set whole.
I didn't realise though that Mr Bones is the same thing we had in the UK under the name Bone Shakers. I have one of the UK coffins as I remember getting them as a kid and never realised they went under a different name elsewhere.
Treats for us all by the look of it :)
Ian
I thought this day wouldn't come but I think I'm finally over the color variants for this line. I still love seeing that they're keeping this series alive but I'm just kinda spent, at least on this set.
Quote from: Palifan on September 26, 2022, 08:59:21 PM
I picked up 2 of the Worst figures
Why didn't you get a couple of the nicer ones?
Picked up a Mr. Bones, Frankenstein's Monster and a Luminator's Creature. I really think this'll do me for colorway variations. Much more interested in Henry Hull.
I got to sit in on a retailer focused preview of much of Super7's offerings for the rest of this year as well as Q1 '23 and the Luminators line will continue with the Frankenstein Monster, the Mummy, and the Wolf Man.
"Luminators" Creature.
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Ouch!!! This one brings back bad memories; why didn't the original Luminator model line offer the CFTBL rather than King Kong??? :'( :'( :'(
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on September 27, 2022, 02:17:53 AM
I got to sit in on a retailer focused preview of much of Super7's offerings for the rest of this year as well as Q1 '23 and the Luminators line will continue with the Frankenstein Monster, the Mummy, and the Wolf Man.
The Super 7 Luminator idea is so rad. The Super 7 future figures will go great with my model kits
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 26, 2022, 06:03:04 PM
I just picked up these two.
New "dark green" mask.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/488/JFIpSj.jpg)
"Luminators" Creature.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/5707/yeVfHN.jpg)
Mike. How many Creature mask variations are there? I have two.
Quote from: BRICK on September 27, 2022, 02:48:41 AM
"Luminators" Creature.
Ouch!!! This one brings back bad memories; why didn't the original Luminator model line offer the CFTBL rather than King Kong??? :'( :'( :'(
Right?!? If only.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on September 27, 2022, 02:17:53 AM
I got to sit in on a retailer focused preview of much of Super7's offerings for the rest of this year as well as Q1 '23
Any more Creatures coming up? :)
Quote from: BRICK on September 27, 2022, 02:48:41 AM
why didn't the original Luminator model line offer the CFTBL rather than King Kong?
No Creature? A while back, I was thinking about getting one, but I guess I won't. :(
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 27, 2022, 02:53:39 AM
Mike. How many Creature mask variations are there? I have two.
4. Yellow, orange, light green and dark green.
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 26, 2022, 09:39:35 PM
Why didn't you get a couple of the nicer ones?
I see what you did there Mike (I think lol?!).
I've always loved these two figures since this series began and think that the Remo style works really well with them. I do also have quite a lot of the other Worst characters, at least one of every character released, but I needed to focus my collecting a bit so just go for the two I've mentioned in any variant. I must admit that half the time I'm just getting these things for the artwork as the figures generally are second to it.
There wasn't really a lot else for me with this drop and now that the Uk pound is the same as the US dollar it's just too expensive getting anything from overseas so I have to be choosy.
Ian
Weird thing about Super 7s Luminators - They appear to glow under a black light in a different color than the plastic they're molded in.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on September 27, 2022, 02:17:53 AM
I got to sit in on a retailer focused preview of much of Super7's offerings for the rest of this year as well as Q1 '23 and the Luminators line will continue with the Frankenstein Monster, the Mummy, and the Wolf Man.
And just like that, I'll buy Phantom and Drac as well. My complaint about the different color ways they offer these in is that there's never a full crew of them. They do 4 characters but never the others. If I can get the main crew (sadly minus the Bride, Quasimodo and the Invisible Man), I'm in.
If we get a full set of Luminators before AHI styled W, F, D, and M something is wrong.
I understand the folks at super 7 are into "clear art vinyl colorway sofubi" whatever, but its getting ridiculous and very very lazy..
Quote from: Palifan on September 27, 2022, 05:57:20 AM
I see what you did there Mike (I think lol?!).
tee hee!
Quote from: Palifan on September 27, 2022, 05:57:20 AM
. . it's just too expensive getting anything from overseas . .
I know what you mean! It's the same going the other way.
Its cheaper getting a toy shipped next day from Japan that a book from the UK it seems.
Quote from: Dr.Terror on September 27, 2022, 03:55:00 PM
Its cheaper getting a toy shipped next day from Japan that a book from the UK it seems.
It's the sad truth :(
Quote from: Dr.Terror on September 27, 2022, 02:42:24 PM
If we get a full set of Luminators before AHI styled W, F, D, and M something is wrong.
I really don't think they have plans for more AHI tribute figures, but I don't know it. It would surprise me though.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on September 28, 2022, 12:59:28 AM
I really don't think they have plans for more AHI tribute figures, but I don't know it. It would surprise me though.
I dunno how they could pull it off, Shannon. The difference between the AHI Creature and the rest being the others had fabric clothing/bandages. Also, AHI Dracula has a Bela likeness. I am happy with the 2 Ceechies if they stop there.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 28, 2022, 01:04:26 AM
I dunno how they could pull it off, Shannon. The difference between the AHI Creature and the rest being the others had fabric clothing/bandages. Also, AHI Dracula has a Bela likeness. I am happy with the 2 Ceechies if they stop there.
Im sure most would be happy with the Wave 1 sculpts simply painted AHI style in AHI style packaging instead of unpainted translucent plastic. Nobody expects new sculpts for those and certainly not cloth clothing.
The Luminators kit was Kharis but that didnt them using wave 1 Karloff.
Yeah, they could just slap a different coat of paint on their original figures, put them in AHI style boxes, and we'd buy them. I probably would.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on September 28, 2022, 01:20:56 PM
Yeah, they could just slap a different coat of paint on their original figures, put them in AHI style boxes, and we'd buy them. I probably would.
Its a much better idea than Luminators versions thats for sure.
I wouldn't buy them. The reason I bought the AHI Creechies tributes were the all new sculpts....not just the boxes. In order for them to "match" the AHI Creechie tributes, more than just a new coat of paint is required to pull it off properly, laddies. :angel:
I wonder how they decide what to release and when to release it.
The Creature AHI (thin / wide / boxed / carded) appears pretty easy choice. For whatever reason they released a boxed wide glow version, and Entertainment earth will be releasing a boxed thin glow version.
Did they want to release all 4 monsters in AHI packaging? If now, I wonder why.
Now that the Metaluna Mutant is no longer a part of the Universal monsters line, I can see why they'd release a Soapie of it and a glow carded figure. No licensing fees, apparently. So make as much money off it as you can.
As to the Luminators line, I wonder why they decided to release The Phantom in Wave 1 when the Phantom was never a part of the original Luminator model kits.
What other types of figure series could they release? They've already likely recouped all the cost of manufacturing these figures (design, sculptures, manufacturing the initial figures), so they're likely trying to make cash off of those figures any way they can, thus the different packaging, color variants, glow in the dark, black light coloring.
How about the figures released in mini Aurora box art packaging? Original / Frightening Lightning / Glow-In-The Dark boxes.
Just keep em coming and we'll likely keep on buying them.
And my order should ship either later today or tomorrow - got a shipping notice BUT it's just them creating the shipping label.
I'm still hoping for a non-glow version of the Soapies. The already have the molds.
Brian K
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on September 28, 2022, 01:20:56 PM
Yeah, they could just slap a different coat of paint on their original figures, put them in AHI style boxes, and we'd buy them. I probably would.
As a hater of repaints, even I would buy those. These Illuminator figures are just silly to me.
I wasn't a big fan of the luminator model kits. I was just getting back into monsters and monster models, so I bought them so I could paint them up nicely. But when I saw them with the black light on, I liked the look, so back to the store to get another set. And these figures, the AHI boxes and cards, the luminators, even the weird colors, all appeal to people who had models and figures growing up. Like all the Alien figures from companies like Super 7 and NECA making the packaging look like the Kenner 1979 toys. It's all for nostalgic reasons. Now me, personally, I never liked the look of those Kenner Alien packaging, so those didn't appeal to me, but the new toy companies keep making them so there must be a demand for them.
So there are fans of the Universal monsters who will buy them just to complete their collections, and there are people who like one monster or another - the creature is especially popular.
As to the Soapies - the glow ones are no longer on their website, so however many they made in the glow plastic apparently did sell out. I hope that means more will follow, but so far none, so maybe they just made enough to see how the demand would be. Again, something designed to bring back memories of our youth.
Quote from: michblk on September 28, 2022, 05:34:12 PM
I'm still hoping for a non-glow version of the Soapies. The already have the molds.
Brian K
I'm with you on these and I was surprised that they didn't feature it's this latest October offering.
I'm sure they will come as the GITD versions sold well so I think it's only a matter of time (it took long enough for them to release this first series, especially from when we first saw the prototypes).
Ian
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on September 28, 2022, 04:45:13 PM
As to the Luminators line, I wonder why they decided to release The Phantom in Wave 1 when the Phantom was never a part of the original Luminator model kits.
(https://www.picclickimg.com/d/l400/pict/125484846012_/Monogram-LUMINATORS-PHANTOM-OF-THE-OPERA-NEON-MONSTER.jpg)
Whoopsie. They did release the phantom, didnt they? It was the creature they didnt release. He would have been good in green plastic.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on September 28, 2022, 09:56:19 PM
Whoopsie. They did release the phantom, didnt they? It was the creature they didnt release. He would have been good in green plastic.
Yes, creech got the shaft. . I often get confused myself with these guys and have to refresh. For awhile I thought they did a Godzilla.
It would be really interesting if Monogram released a Creature kit in fluorescent green.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on September 28, 2022, 04:45:13 PM
Now that the Metaluna Mutant is no longer a part of the Universal monsters line, I can see why they'd release a Soapie of it and a glow carded figure. No licensing fees, apparently.
I don't know the details and so don't know for a fact, but it's highly unlikely there's no license at all involved.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on September 29, 2022, 03:09:03 AM
I don't know the details and so don't know for a fact, but it's highly unlikely there's no license at all involved.
And yet, there are no (so I am told) markings on the package that would indicate a license. Whereas all of their other licensed products have one.
I want a Metaluna
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on September 29, 2022, 03:09:03 AM
I don't know the details and so don't know for a fact, but it's highly unlikely there's no license at all involved.
I'm assuming there is a license too. It's just nothing something anyone is advertising at the moment. :-X :-X :-X
Have we seen a shot of the color Soakies, yet?
What's that black thing next to the IM?
What's that head next to, what I assume is, the WM head (behind the bald head)?
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/5336/D2Q5vh.jpg)
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 02, 2022, 02:22:32 AM
Have we seen a shot of the color Soakies, yet?
What's that black thing next to the IM?
What's that head next to, what I assume is, the WM head (behind the bald head)?
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/5336/D2Q5vh.jpg)
I'm pretty sure it's the Alien soaky
(https://u-mercari-images.mercdn.net/photos/m63736783657_1.jpg?1663871644)
Quote from: marsattacks666 on October 02, 2022, 03:26:11 AM
I'm pretty sure it's the Alien soaky
That's what it is! Thanks!
When are those Soapies coming?
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on October 02, 2022, 05:04:55 PM
When are those Soapies coming?
Who knows, but I hope IM is one of the first so it can be displayed with the vintage bottles.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on October 02, 2022, 05:04:55 PM
When are those Soapies coming?
Don't know. They were just sitting in the bkgnd in that video.
The Alien soaky has been on sale for a while.
Any love for the long in the offing Visible Creature, a collaboration between S7 and Atlantis Models?
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hsbzw45q/2022-Super7-NYCC-Visible-Creature-model.png)
Id prefer Visible Frankenstein. Seems like that would make more sense.
Quote from: Dr.Terror on October 02, 2022, 09:12:16 PM
Id prefer Visible Frankenstein. Seems like that would make more sense.
How about a "Visible" Invisible Man?
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on October 02, 2022, 08:56:36 PM
Any love for the long in the offing Visible Creature, a collaboration between S7 and Atlantis Models?
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hsbzw45q/2022-Super7-NYCC-Visible-Creature-model.png)
This is cool.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on October 02, 2022, 08:56:36 PM
Any love for the long in the offing Visible Creature, a collaboration between S7 and Atlantis Models?
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hsbzw45q/2022-Super7-NYCC-Visible-Creature-model.png)
This is rad!!!
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on October 02, 2022, 08:56:36 PM
Any love for the long in the offing Visible Creature, a collaboration between S7 and Atlantis Models?
When does it come out?
So we get to see Creature's innards? That's the draw? Interesting.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 03, 2022, 12:36:13 AM
So we get to see Creature's innards? That's the draw? Interesting.
We get to see the fish he has been eating?
I picked the burning Frank. Paint makes him appear to be wearing glasses.
Got my order today. The glow Mars Attacks figures are way cool (love stuff that glows in the dark). The Fire Box Frankenstein is also nice. Fyi- his shirt isn't white as the photos show. More a medium grey. The Luminators are also pretty spiffy. And although the photos on the website make it look like the colors are different under a black light, they aren't. Creature is green, Phantom is orange and Dracula is yellow.
They also included 2 freebies...a Super 7 Reaper sticker and a Super 7 Mummy mascot sticker.
Nice.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on October 03, 2022, 06:28:29 PM
Got my order today. The glow Mars Attacks figures are way cool (love stuff that glows in the dark). The Fire Box Frankenstein is also nice. Fyi- his shirt isn't white as the photos show. More a medium grey. The Luminators are also pretty spiffy. And although the photos on the website make it look like the colors are different under a black light, they aren't. Creature is green, Phantom is orange and Dracula is yellow.
They also included 2 freebies...a Super 7 Reaper sticker and a Super 7 Mummy mascot sticker.
Nice.
I am so excited about the glow-in-the-dark Mars Attacks figures
The Visible Creature is going to be available at NYCC22.
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 04, 2022, 07:48:41 PM
The Visible Creature is going to be available at NYCC22.
Dang!!! I guess i'll have to pay the scalper price on Ebay to get one. On the bright side, it's still cheaper than
going to New York.
Quote from: Plastic Nebula on October 05, 2022, 12:29:20 AM
I guess i'll have to pay the scalper price on Ebay to get one.
Keep an eye on the S7 website after the con is over. They might have some leftovers for sale.
'The selection at Universal Studios Hollywood, today >
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/zXDTwZ.jpg) (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/cvuTJo.jpg)
Two of the "Visible Creature" kits are on eBay for $200 ea. :P
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 09, 2022, 03:59:54 AM
Two of the "Visible Creature" kits are on eBay for $200 ea. :P
Already?!
Not surprising that someone went to NYCC22, bought 'em, and are selling them for lots of money.
Best thing to do...pass it by.
I wish convention exclusives would just go away. They benefit no one except flippers and resellers.
Weeeell...the NY Comic Con exclusives are sorta / kinda available. Got an email with a link to them. But the links to order don't work.
And the links are live! Get 'em while they're hot!
I got the 54 Godzilla boxed figure with oxygen destroyer, and the Visible Creature model kit.
Shipping was $24. Ouch!
I just bought the Visible Creature. $45 + $4 tax + $13 shipping. ::)
Just ordered the Creature and FireBox Frank. Shipping $16.80 to PA. Not hateful I suppose!
I'm wondering if the higher shipping rate is because some stuff is on preorder. Some of the stuff says "Pre-Sale" and some don't. Perhaps they're going to send the stuff they have in stock out now and then send the rest later.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on October 11, 2022, 08:22:34 PM
I'm wondering if the higher shipping rate is because some stuff is on preorder. Some of the stuff says "Pre-Sale" and some don't. Perhaps they're going to send the stuff they have in stock out now and then send the rest later.
The Post Office is having higher rates between now and Christmas - could that have something to do with it?
Shipping from coast to coast in a medium sized box bumps the price it serms.
I'll have to see the size of the box for my model and godzilla figure. Can't be that much bigger than the last few packages they've sent me to justify over twice their last shipping charges
My set of thise boxed glow figures were cheaper to ship that my single burning Frank. 🤷♂️
I guess ole Henry Hull Werewolf of London ain't gonna make it this Halloween either. Anyone heard any further word on this one?
I'd LOVE a Werewolf Of London figure, but I'm not holding my breath for it to come out. If it does - great, I'd immediately order it. If it doesn't - oh, well, that's the way it goes.
Here's something that might come up - as we all know, now days everyone and their brother comes out and wants a piece of the pie (any pie - whatever it is) so often we're REALLY lucky to get any figures with an actor's likeness. Chaney, Karloff, Lugosi, and now with a Hull likeness. I see Atlantis models is re-releasing the old Aurora Glow In The Dark models and is coming out with Them Mummy and The Wolf Man - both with the "Licensed by Chaney Estate" notice on the box.
Well I heard that actor Glenn Strange's grandson is now "legally straight with rights to Strange's Frankenstein likeness" so if anyone wants to do anything with Strange's likeness will likely have to pay to use it. Trick Or Treat Studios currently has a Strange Frankenstein mask out - something tells me that might either disappear from their catalog or the price might go up if they have to pay a licensing fee.
Shades of King Ralph.
For those who ordered the Entertainment Earth Exclusive "Thin" Glow In The Dark Creature boxed figure from Super 7, EE just charged my credit card for it, so it is likely shipping soon.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on October 12, 2022, 05:28:26 PM
Well I heard that actor Glenn Strange's grandson is now "legally straight with rights to Strange's Frankenstein likeness" so if anyone wants to do anything with Strange's likeness will likely have to pay to use it. Trick Or Treat Studios currently has a Strange Frankenstein mask out - something tells me that might either disappear from their catalog or the price might go up if they have to pay a licensing fee.
Thats interesting! I'm actually really hoping for NECA to do a Strange Frankenstein, so hopefully they can work something out!
Universal hasn't used the Strange likeness in 20 years. Maybe the grandson will actually try and get people interested in using it again.
It could be a double edged sword. Universal probably doesn't care what actor is depicted, as long as their licensing fee is paid for the character. But what if the actor's heirs ask for some outlandish amount of money? Then its back to a generic monster figure.
I remember years ago back in the 1990s that Universal made agreements with the Lugosi, Karloff and Chaney families on licensing, but at some point a few years later Sara Karloff had said that Universal would no longer work on licensing with her. She gave the "I have no idea why" they decided not to work with her anymore. It sounded like Universal would license the character but if you wanted a Karloff likeness you had to make arrangements with her separately.
Yeah, the issue with other Frankenstein actors is that Karloff automatically comes with the licensing deal through Universal now. Toy companies don't have to reach out to deal with Karloff separately. So if they automatically get Karloff, why would they bother trying to license through someone else?
Quote from: aura of foreboding on October 12, 2022, 09:15:41 PM
So if they automatically get Karloff, why would they bother trying to license through someone else?
I don't see the Strange grandson making much money.
BTW, how many generations get to make money off their dead ancestors? Great grandkids? Great, great grandkids?
Well that's it. I think movies have a copyright of 95 years and then they belong to the public. But an actors likeness...who knows.
When Sara Karloff started making the convention circuit it sounded like she hadn't seen many, if any of her fathers films. But now she gets money off of them. Karloff was alive when Don Post Studios made their Karliff Frankenstein mask. I never heard that he got anything from the sale of the masks. Glenn Strange was also alive when Post made Frankie masks based on his monster image. Again, I dont think Post paid him anything.
So one wonders if the Strange family will make anything off of merchandising. Might make a couple bucks at conventions..."Yeah, I remember my grandfather...I was 4 at the time he died but I remember seeing his movies on TV..."
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 12, 2022, 09:22:17 PM
BTW, how many generations get to make money off their dead ancestors? Great grandkids? Great, great grandkids?
It's 70 years.
QuoteUnder California's statute, for example, post-mortem publicity rights survive for 70 years after the death of the deceased personality
So 4 more for Lugosi
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on October 13, 2022, 12:33:24 AM
So 4 more for Lugosi
Hey! Something I'll actually be around to see! :) Now you all can get your toys with Bela likenesses!
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on October 12, 2022, 05:35:10 PM
For those who ordered the Entertainment Earth Exclusive "Thin" Glow In The Dark Creature boxed figure from Super 7, EE just charged my credit card for it, so it is likely shipping soon.
Mine has "shipped" (not at the PO, yet).
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 13, 2022, 02:33:33 AM
Hey! Something I'll actually be around to see! :) Now you all can get your toys with Bela likenesses!
It's going to be interesting to see what steps Lugosi takes when 2026 rolls around. Bela is not in a vacuum, though. There are still a few very familiar (and marketable) faces whose rights will be expiring immediately before and after Bela. You're going to be looking at James Dean, Humphrey Bogart, Lou Costello, Clark Gable, and Marilyn Monroe. I don't know if protections will be extended or not, but James Dean (2025) is going to be the pivotal case coming up, immediately followed by Lugosi. Could the families protect the likeness under a trademark even after the likeness rights expire? We'll see what happens. I don't foresee Bela all over Universal Studios in 2026, but if it happened, I'd be one happy dude.
My Ent. Earth thin Creature "shipped" - meaning the shipping label was created and DHL is waiting for it, and then it will be on it's way to me.
As to the celebrity families cashing in...they'll probably continue trying to license the likenesses even after their images fall into the public domain. Chaney Ent. has their logo on the Atlantis Models Phantom Of The Opera reissues of the old Aurora model. And that kit is based on Chaney Sr who died in 1929.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on October 13, 2022, 12:34:33 PM
And that kit is based on Chaney Sr who died in 1929.
Yeah, what's the deal on that!
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 13, 2022, 03:11:00 PM
Yeah, what's the deal on that!
Well, it's a matter of good business. If you want any chance at Wolf Man products, you'd better not tick off the Phantom's estate!
Quote from: aura of foreboding on October 13, 2022, 06:43:18 PM
Well, it's a matter of good business. If you want any chance at Wolf Man products, you'd better not tick off the Phantom's estate!
Yep, and apparently it worked since Atlantis just announced the "Chaney Jr" Mummy and Wolf Man Aurora model rerelease kits.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on October 13, 2022, 09:27:58 PM
Yep, and apparently it worked since Atlantis just announced the "Chaney Jr" Mummy and Wolf Man Aurora model rerelease kits.
Are they running them through Uni too or just Chaney? Cause I feel Chaney has gone the Lugosi route and is just licensing the characters to companies, and no one is giving one hoot about Universal. I understand how Lugosi can do it, but I don't know how Chaney can. Must have been something from the lawsuit.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on October 14, 2022, 12:09:51 AM
I understand how Lugosi can do it, but I don't know how Chaney can.
Lugosi (Jr.) uses the image of daddy from the Broadway "Dracula", instead of a Universal movie image.
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 14, 2022, 12:26:11 AM
Lugosi (Jr.) uses the image of daddy from the Broadway "Dracula", instead of a Universal movie image.
Exactly. But Chaney seems to be able to use the family characters without interference from Universal, which blows my mind. Lugosi would have loved that, but he had to find the Broadway workaround.
The Atlantis Phantom model just has info on the Chaney likeness under license from Chaney Entertainment. No Universal Studios copyright BUT that isn't too surprising since Universal doesn't hold a copyright on the 1925 film anymore. Will have to wait for the Mummy and Wolf Man kis to come out to see if Universal is listed...probably will be.
Funny thing about the Aurora/Atlantis model box...the phantom box art is based on the makeup on James Cagney in Man of a Thousand Faces and NOT Chaney.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on October 14, 2022, 12:29:23 AM
Chaney seems to be able to use the family characters without interference from Universal
Which products use a Chaney Jr. Universal character, but don't have a Universal copyright/TM?
My ent earth Creature shipped too.
Brian K
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 14, 2022, 12:45:33 AM
Which products use a Chaney Jr. Universal character, but don't have a Universal copyright/TM?
The TOT ornaments and busts. Now, I know that TOT holds a Uni license, but their Chaney products don't have any Uni markings. Atlantis holds some Uni license, because of the S7 Creature kit, but their Mutant and Phantom make no mention of Universal. I will be interested in seeing if these Chaney kits do. Perhaps if companies hold the Uni license, there's some agreement they need only mention a Chaney license on particular products. We'll see.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on October 14, 2022, 02:09:32 AM
Perhaps if companies hold the Uni license, there's some agreement they need only mention a Chaney license on particular products.
Ya got me! It's baffling alright.
Quote from: aura of foreboding on October 14, 2022, 02:09:32 AM
The TOT ornaments and busts. Now, I know that TOT holds a Uni license, but their Chaney products don't have any Uni markings. Atlantis holds some Uni license, because of the S7 Creature kit, but their Mutant and Phantom make no mention of Universal. I will be interested in seeing if these Chaney kits do. Perhaps if companies hold the Uni license, there's some agreement they need only mention a Chaney license on particular products. We'll see.
Well, Universal does not have a copyright on the 1925 Phantom Of The Opera - it's in the public domain, so naturally it would not have a Universal copyright on the TOTS ornaments and busts. The Wolf Man oddly also doesn't list Universal, but does list the Chaney likeness copyright by Chaney Ent.
Chaney Entertainment/Estates won a legal battle awhile back. It basically states that they can sell Chaney Jr. Likenesses without Universal's involvement. That's why Universal draws the Wolfman at times no longer resembling Chaney at all.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 14, 2022, 01:46:08 PM
Chaney Entertainment/Estates won a legal battle awhile back. It basically states that they can sell Chaney Jr. Likenesses without Universal's involvement. That's why Universal draws the Wolfman at times no longer resembling Chaney at all.
Now that makes sense. Thank you, Anton.
Surprised Ron Chaney isn't pushing for Lon Chaney Jr Frankenstein action figures, etc. I will say that the Aurora Monster Scenes model kit of Frankenstein did resemble Chaney Jr.
Just got notified by Super 7 that my order (Visible Creature / Godzilla Boxed figure with oxygen destroyer) has shipped...which means they just printed the shipping label. Should actually go out later tonight. So I should get that order and my thin Glow boxed Creature next week some time.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on October 14, 2022, 02:36:40 PM
Surprised Ron Chaney isn't pushing for Lon Chaney Jr Frankenstein action figures, etc. I will say that the Aurora Monster Scenes model kit of Frankenstein did resemble Chaney Jr.
Honestly, if they do well with this, and the judgement/ruling wasn't specifically limited to The Wolfman (given Chaney Jr. was the sole actor to play him in the entire film series, and may be why they received a favorable ruling) then Chaney Enterprises/Entertainment may be our best chance of eventually seeing Kharis merchandise. Chaney's visage was very pronounced in Ghost of Frankie, and was the first to pick up the mantle after Karloff.....so we may see something. Fingers crossed for Son of Dracula too.
Like I said, Atlantis is releasing the old Aurora models Wolf Man and The Mummy and advertising them as Lon Chaney Mummy and Lon Chaney Wolf Man. So perhaps a Chaney Kharis action figure might be a possibility
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 14, 2022, 01:46:08 PM
Chaney Entertainment/Estates won a legal battle awhile back. It basically states that they can sell Chaney Jr. Likenesses without Universal's involvement. That's why Universal draws the Wolfman at times no longer resembling Chaney at all.
This is what I wanted to know. I never heard the outcome of the lawsuit. I just heard it was over, and the results were hush-hush.
Thank you, Anton. It's really amazing that Universal has lost rights to its makeup and designs! I want to know all of the deets!
Quote from: aura of foreboding on October 15, 2022, 01:11:03 AM
This is what I wanted to know. I never heard the outcome of the lawsuit. I just heard it was over, and the results were hush-hush.
Thank you, Anton. It's really amazing that Universal has lost rights to its makeup and designs! I want to know all of the deets!
I don't know that they so much "lost" Pierce's design as Chaney Entertainment
gained a right to use Lon's likeness
despite whatever make up in on top of his face. I'm sure the details will emerge eventually and we can all know all the details. In the meantime, I am hoping for a Wolfman that is given the same treatment as Lugosi got from Kaustic.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 15, 2022, 05:25:50 AM
I don't know that they so much "lost" Pierce's design as Chaney Entertainment gained a right to use Lon's likeness despite whatever make up in on top of his face. I'm sure the details will emerge eventually and we can all know all the details. In the meantime, I am hoping for a Wolfman that is given the same treatment as Lugosi got from Kaustic.
Either way you look at it, it's astounding. Universal is basically giving what they have claimed as their intellectual property for over half a century to a third party... including the very unique "Wolf Man" name. I really want to know how we got to this point. I believe Lugosi's move to license the Broadway Dracula played a major role. Lugosi has always been one step ahead of the game, and everyone else just sort of profits from what they do. Sad thing is that Lugosi's likeness rights expire in a few years, so, while Chaney can profit for many years from this, what will this look like for Lugosi? Just imagine if this had been done decades ago when Lugosi first went to court... All of these years of legal battles and missing character merchandise need never have happened. That's why this is so shocking. Never did I think Universal would give in on the very things they've been fighting for years. I want to know if Chaney can use the Monster makeup or the Dracula costume, because, if they can, this basically means they become Universal Monsters, missing only the Creature from the Black Lagoon and the Bride of Frankenstein from the Big 6 lineup. It's true that Universal makes bank on the Creature, and maybe that is where we are at. Companies license Universal Monsters for access to the Creature. You get a Karloff license deal with it as a bonus. Fascinating. If Universal had reached Karloff-like deals with Chaney and Lugosi, just imagine how much stronger the franchise would have been. So extremely shortsighted... and all for nothing now, apparently. Whatever deal they gave Karloff, they should have given Lugosi and Chaney, and they'd still have all of those characters... with actual likenesses.
I think Sarah Karloff basically sold her father's likeness to Universal, according to what I have gleaned here at the UMA. I can't remember though. :angel:
I've wondered why I haven't seen the Karloff Enterprises markings on all Karloff stuff lately. Guess that explains it.
I assume that Universal offered the same deal to the Lugosi and Chaney families, but for less money. With the Karloff license you get two top tier monsters, with the others you get one. The families probably all talk and discuss getting the most money possible from Universal and might have been offended by a lesser offer.
Quote from: John Pertwee on October 15, 2022, 06:36:48 PM
With the Karloff license you get two top tier monsters, with the others you get one.
Well, there
have been toys made from all 4 monsters portrayed by Lon Jr., but not very many from the non-WM characters.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 15, 2022, 01:02:29 PM
I think Sarah Karloff basically sold her father's likeness to Universal, according to what I have gleaned here at the UMA. I can't remember though. :angel:
This is my understanding as well. In exchange, he was on the Universal Monsters logo for a decade.
Got my Visible Creature model kit and boxed 54 Godzilla with oxygen destroyer today. Both are very nice.
I wonder if other "Visible" models are planned.
And...hey!...The Visible Creature has no visible brain!
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on October 17, 2022, 06:24:12 PM
And...hey!...The Visible Creature has no visible brain!
Fishbrain.
I got my Entertainment Earth slim Creature today.
Brian K
My Ent. Earth Creature is due in tomorrow.
Got my "Visible Creature", today! :)
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 17, 2022, 10:26:33 PM
Got my "Visible Creature", today! :)
Is the kit still available?
Quote from: marsattacks666 on October 18, 2022, 02:51:11 AM
Is the kit still available?
Just got an email from S7. "Stock Limited" I wouldn't wait, if I wanted one.
https://super7.com/collections/nycc-2022/products/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-model-kit-creature-clear
Super 7 just announced a Vincent Price figure. Hmmmm...how about Karloff and Lugosi?
https://super7.com/products/vincent-price-reaction-wave-1-vincent-price-ascot
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2726/1450/products/RE-W1_VincentPrice_Ascot_Card_2048.jpg?v=1666027230)
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 18, 2022, 04:12:50 PM
https://super7.com/products/vincent-price-reaction-wave-1-vincent-price-ascot
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2726/1450/products/RE-W1_VincentPrice_Ascot_Card_2048.jpg?v=1666027230)
Holy, wow! Finally!
Got my Ent. Earth glow thin Creature...nice!
LOVE that VP! Is the crow the same one they used for Hitchcock?
Quote from: Count Zachula on October 18, 2022, 06:24:35 PM
LOVE that VP! Is the crow the same one they used for Hitchcock?
Hitch's was hard to tell, but I assumed it was a crow too. This one is definitely a raven, so a totally new sculpt. cl:)
Can't wait to get Vincent Price! I think it would be a real good idea if everybody interested posted something on the VP Super7 posts about 1)how great this is and 2) when is William Castle coming? ;D
Was somebody looking for one of these S7 yellow Creature masks? EDIT: He bought one.
https://super7.com/collections/toys-from-the-crypt/products/universal-monsters-mask-creature-from-the-black-lagoon-yellow
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on October 18, 2022, 10:56:34 PM
Can't wait to get Vincent Price! I think it would be a real good idea if everybody interested posted something on the VP Super7 posts about 1)how great this is and 2) when is William Castle coming? ;D
Yeah, complete with inflatable skeleton and tingler
On the Monsters Estates vs Uni Studios the short of it;
Lugosi was 1st estate to sue Uni in the 60's over the Don Post mask.
Karloff ent sued In the 90s, asked all other families to join her.
Chaney stayed with Uni for awhile longer, then claimed to be cheated by the studio on profits owed etc.
Lugosi estate fought long with the studio, won, then signed briefly with them, that did not last, and now offers the Broadway license.
Have not heard that Chaney Ent won their lawsuit yet, perhaps, but have not read that ,sure hope so.
Karloff did sale the image to Uni as part of her winning lawsuit, seen some Karloff items since, but they still gum up this property with the generic cartoon images for some reason ($$$$.$$) too.
I want a Tom Tyler Kharis figure. And a Gil Perkins Frankenstein figure. And an Eddie Parker Wolf Man figure.
And the CHFB better watch out if there are any members of the Rondo Hatten family still around.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 18, 2022, 04:12:50 PM
https://super7.com/products/vincent-price-reaction-wave-1-vincent-price-ascot
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2726/1450/products/RE-W1_VincentPrice_Ascot_Card_2048.jpg?v=1666027230)
There honestly need to be more Vincent Price figures that are JUST Vincent Price.
I think if this Vincent Price figure sells well enough more will come. This one is being called the "Ascot " version, suggesting more to come.
As to the families of Karloff, Lugosi and Chaney...pretty soon the Glenn Strange family will join their ranks and we might see Strange Frankeinstein figures. And Mad Monster ones.
Could be a good thing or a bad thing. What if the families of the producer of the Dracula play jumps in and sues the Lugosi family...making money off of figures from a play they produced?? And are there any survivors of Jack Pierce out there suing over the makeup designs? Intellectual property rights, ya know.
Jack was an employee of Universal so it would depend on if he signed that away.
As for the stage Dracula, Lugosi played Dracula in many different productions so they would have to prove it was their property that was infringed upon.
Quote from: John Pertwee on November 24, 2022, 07:23:00 PM
Jack was an employee of Universal so it would depend on if he signed that away.
As for the stage Dracula, Lugosi played Dracula in many different productions so they would have to prove it was their property that was infringed upon.
Yeah, and I would be surprised if none of those plays, not even one, is public domain. Honestly, I'd bet they're all PD by now.
I don't even think Lugosi is really even using the play anymore as the main part of their licensing. They're just using "Bela Lugosi IS Dracula," no mention of the play, so whatever happened with the Chaneys obviously impacted how Lugosi was doing business too. Sure, they still use play photographs and materials for providing images for packaging for manufacturers, but we have Lugosi as Ygor and all sorts of other characters without mention of Universal.
Perhaps with all the family members claiming rights to their dead relatives in the roles (Karliff, Lugosi, Chaney, Strange, Frankenstein's monster, Dracula, the Kharis Mummy, the Mummy, The Wolf Man, Ygor, Son Of Dracula...did I miss any?) Does that mean it's the end of the "Universal Monsters"??
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on November 24, 2022, 09:33:51 PM
Perhaps with all the family members claiming rights to their dead relatives in the roles (Karliff, Lugosi, Chaney, Strange, Frankenstein's monster, Dracula, the Kharis Mummy, the Mummy, The Wolf Man, Ygor, Son Of Dracula...did I miss any?) Does that mean it's the end of the "Universal Monsters"??
We'll always have Universal Monsters, because they own Karloff's rights and the rights to the Creature.
Had they bartered a deal with Lugosi and Chaney, they could have had everything. I am waiting with baited breath to see what happens in 2026 with Lugosi's likeness. That could determine the viability of the licensed Universal Monsters going forward. But, I mean we'll always have the generics. And we've had those since 1991, and, while the Monsters haven't necessarily flourished in the past 30 years, they haven't disappeared either.
The new merchandising isn't going to hurt the Universal Monsters as a line, although Chaney has the potential to given they can now license out the Big 4 (Mummy swapped with Creature here). But it depends who they license to. Lugosi has mostly licensed to boutique manufacturers (Infinite Statues, Royal Bobbles, Retro A Go Go), not major toy companies. And when Lugosi does license with big players like TOT, NECA, or MEGO, those folks usually follow up with Universal licenses afterward or alongside Lugosi. In many ways, I think Lugosi's licensing has benefited Universal. Because the companies usually follow up with a Universal license after they have gotten a Lugosi one. Chaney has pretty much done the same as Lugosi up to this point. I believe the TOT Phantom mask wasn't Universal either. The first MEGO Wolf Man figure was done through Chaney, but not called the Wolf Man. (That would be different if done today, I guess.) Lugosi can't do any damage to Universal through their licensing, even if they partnered with Mattel, because you'd only get main monsters Dracula and Frankenstein. If Chaney really wanted to rock the boat, they could partner with a major manufacturer and license out Frankenstein, Dracula, the Wolf Man, the Mummy, and the Phantom of the Opera. Once Lugosi's rights expire, companies could just insert Lugosi Draculas into their lines in lieu of Alucard. Heck, if Lugosi were really on top of it, they'd barter a deal with Chaney to get Lugosi represented as Dracula in anything Chaney licenses out, securing revenue for decades to come as part of the Chaney-Lugosi Classic Monsters, basically forcing the hand of companies to pay a Lugosi license even though they wouldn't have to once 2026 rolls around. Is something like this going to happen? I don't know. Universal can license out Chaney, Sr.'s likeness and they don't. Maybe it's because of the makeup issue. Maybe it's because of something else. We don't know all the sordid details of these settlements and agreements. But more monsters being out there will be good for us. The players just have to put the right cards on the table at the right time to ensure the viability of these monsters. Universal is always going to have an upperhand, because they are the known quantity. When a company wants to license the classic monsters, they'll always think Universal first. But if Chaney-Lugosi Classic Monsters became a thing... that might get Universal to kick it into high gear and figure out how to fix its problems.
The Universal Monsters Collection...(Karloff's) Frankenstein...The Creature From The Black Lagoon...um...that's it!
I guess we can include the Mole People. But that's pretty slim pickins.
Looks like with the families of all these dead celebrities with their hands out, that the days of getting all the classic monsters under one banner may be over and done with. Where does it end? The actors families are saying they want a piece of the pie because you can sorta / kinda recognize their faces under the makeup. But they were a work for hire. Same as the costume designers / makeup artists. Shouldn't THEY have a piece of the pie as well? Same with the artists who sculpted the Universal Monster Aurora models - shouldn't they get a chunk of chain for all the reissues of those models?
With everyone and their brother coming out of the woodwork with their hands out wanting a some of the money to be made, and the possibility of the films falling into the public domain in upcoming years, I think these current days might be the last time we see items under the banner "Universal Monsters."
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on November 25, 2022, 02:42:34 PM
...I think these current days might be the last time we see items under the banner "Universal Monsters."
I mean, Universal is dedicating a portion of their new Orlando theme park to the Universal Monsters. Which to me is at least indicative of an interest in keeping the brand around for the foreseeable future.
Quote from: TheMadScientist on November 26, 2022, 04:27:42 AM
I mean, Universal is dedicating a portion of their new Orlando theme park to the Universal Monsters.
Is that still on? I figured they canceled that when the UM Universe thing died.
Quote from: Mike Scott on November 26, 2022, 04:32:43 AM
Is that still on? I figured they canceled that when the UM Universe thing died.
I believe the only section of the park they've 100% confirmed is for Super Nintendo World, so I can't say it with absolute certainty, but from everything I've read and seen it seems pretty certain one of the sections will be for the Universal Monsters. I have a friend who works at Universal Orlando and he mentioned wanting to work at the Classic Monsters section, though I don't know if that's indicative of any insider information or him just seeing the same stuff online that anyone else could.
There are a couple youtube channels who focus on the Orlando themeparks, and they've talked about the new park consistently and treat the Classic Monsters section as a given. If you're interested, I'd check out some of them. Kinda cool, as the part of the park that's presumably for the Monsters is underconstruction.
Meant to edit my post above, not quote it in a new message lol. Anyway to delete this?
Quote from: TheMadScientist on November 26, 2022, 04:39:38 AM
There are a couple youtube channels who focus on the Orlando themeparks, and they've talked about the new park consistently and treat the Classic Monsters section as a given.
I hope they get it done! :)
I've heard about some rumored attractions for the Universal Monsters area. I hope there's a major E-ticket where you come face to face with all the monsters.
I am hoping for full on replicas that include non generic monsters. What is the point, if you don't stay faithful to the originals?
I do hope the "Universal Monsters" will continue. I'd hate to start calling this place the "Chaney, Lugosi & Strange Monster Army."
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on November 26, 2022, 10:09:29 PM
I do hope the "Universal Monsters" will continue. I'd hate to start calling this place the "Chaney, Lugosi & Strange Monster Army."
Well, technically the forum is not referencing Universal as a company, more of the idea that we are a universe-wide army of monsters. There's a long history about that. "I'm sure Van Helsing will explain."
Quite honestly, and I'm not sure if this totally relates to this thread. But I kind of reject the "Universal Monsters" being a brand. If it's a brand, then it ended in the 50s. Everything after that is a corporation just merchandising a bunch of old movies they happen to own (that should really be public domain by now) to the last drop. Hot take, sorry. But it's kind of true.
I think I just prefer the term "Classic Movie Monsters". That way you can include other films that Universal never even made.
Actually, when did they really get dubbed as the "Universal Monsters", anyways? I notice back in like the 60s and 70s Universal licensed all the monsters, but never really called them that, anywhere.
Quote from: YoungestMonsterKid on November 26, 2022, 11:21:55 PM
Actually, when did they really get dubbed as the "Universal Monsters", anyways?
Probably the '90s.
Quote from: Mike Scott on November 27, 2022, 12:53:59 AM
Probably the '90s.
There was a major branding launch for the Universal Studios Monsters in the 1990-91 season, with retailers being offered a variety of Universal Monsters merchandise, from masks to toys, all in an effort to boost sales for the home video releases of the Classic Collection VHS tapes. There were big brochures sent to buyers in the major retailers. From this point, the Universal Monsters were everywhere: Shopko, Walmart, later Target. I'm sure Kmart had stuff too, but I can't recall specifics. The collaboration with Pepsi and Mars further boosted them as a brand in the early '90s. Then they had an official relaunch of the brand in 1997 with USPS, Burger King, and Hasbro, all leading up to the VHS/DVD release in 1999. The '90s was a great decade, especially each year at Halloween. The Universal Monsters as a brand didn't really disappear until the early 2000s. Someone dropped the ball. Don't know who, because there was major momentum coming out of 1997... It's anyone's guess what happened. But the brand went dormant for a long, long time with only a few Pepsi promotions here and there in the late 2000s and early 2010s. It wasn't until the recent Dark Universe related relaunch that the Universal Monsters actually came back in a fairly significant way. But we are living another great period of Universal Monsters, and I'm enjoying it.
The 9" Remco Creech and Phantom are called "official universal movie monsters". Prior to 90 there was the "Univesal classic movie monsters" branding seen on the Imperial stuff.
I really hope they have a portion dedicated to the Universal Monsters at a park. I only was able to travel and go once, but in 1998 when I went I was pretty bummed that I didn't see any UM stuff other than a "Creature (1954)" poster in an "alleyway" area.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on November 27, 2022, 07:00:50 PM
I really hope they have a portion dedicated to the Universal Monsters at a park. I only was able to travel and go once, but in 1998 when I went I was pretty bummed that I didn't see any UM stuff other than a "Creature (1954)" poster in an "alleyway" area.
I went to Universal for the first and only time in '98 too! I went to Florida and saw the Beetlejuice/Universal Monsters Graveyard Review. They had posters of each monster up (basically the BK stickers), but that was it.
I went to Universal Studios in Orlando FL several times a year in the 1990s. They had the Beetlejuice / Universal Monsters Graveyard Review show, and they also had the Monter Cafe, which had a few lifesize figures inside behind glass - I recall The Wolf Man and The Creature (also several monsters on top of the building). Never saw any monsters walking around the park signing autographs. They also had the Monster Makeup Show, which changed a bit over the years. When it first opened they had a life sized very well sculpted bronze statue of the Phantom Of The Opera inside the building in front of a mirror, and when the host of the pre-show was taking, you could see the image of a masked phantom behind the mirror (50/50 glass). Then they'd take you inside for the main show. That bronze stature / phantom in the mirror only lasted 6 months to a year. I later on saw the statue sitting with other props in the long cue line for the Earthquake show. I'm guessing it was made of fiberglass. Interestingly, Rick Baker has one that looks exactly like it in his backyard, said the be sculpted by a friend of his - perhaps he created it for the Universal Makeup show as well.
I remember the Cafe used to have a Lifesize Creature, if I remember is was sculpted by Henry Alvarez. I remember seeing it in 2000.
Brian K
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on November 28, 2022, 04:18:25 PM
I went to Universal Studios in Orlando FL several times a year in the 1990s. They had the Beetlejuice / Universal Monsters Graveyard Review show, and they also had the Monter Cafe, which had a few lifesize figures inside behind glass - I recall The Wolf Man and The Creature (also several monsters on top of the building). Never saw any monsters walking around the park signing autographs. They also had the Monster Makeup Show, which changed a bit over the years. When it first opened they had a life sized very well sculpted bronze statue of the Phantom Of The Opera inside the building in front of a mirror, and when the host of the pre-show was taking, you could see the image of a masked phantom behind the mirror (50/50 glass). Then they'd take you inside for the main show. That bronze stature / phantom in the mirror only lasted 6 months to a year. I later on saw the statue sitting with other props in the long cue line for the Earthquake show. I'm guessing it was made of fiberglass. Interestingly, Rick Baker has one that looks exactly like it in his backyard, said the be sculpted by a friend of his - perhaps he created it for the Universal Makeup show as well.
The cafe opened after my visit, and I don't know if the makeup show was still around then. Must've been a bad time to go. ;D
Just got my notification from Super 7 that the "Ascot" Vincent Price figure is being shipped out.
Just received my Vincent Price action figure. VERY nice. Looks better in person than in photos.
I see they have another repaint of previous figures - Frankenstein & The Bride 2 pack in Red / Pink glow-in-the dark paint in a heart shaped box. A bit expensive ($46.47 with tax / shipping to me) even with the 15% discount, but I'm a sucker for glow figures.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on January 18, 2023, 07:06:24 PM
I see they have another repaint of previous figures - Frankenstein & The Bride 2 pack in Red / Pink glow-in-the dark paint in a heart shaped box. A bit expensive ($46.47 with tax / shipping to me) even with the 15% discount, but I'm a sucker for glow figures.
S7 LOOOOOOVES their repaints. ;D
I usually despise them but I'll admit this set looks nicely done.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on January 18, 2023, 07:06:24 PM
Frankenstein & The Bride 2 pack in Red / Pink glow-in-the dark paint in a heart shaped box.
Get them for your sweetie for Valentine's Day! They'll love it much more than flowers, or diamonds. ;D
I used to go to Universal Studios Hollywood quite a bit, until I moved to the east coast in 2011. One of the things I loved, was how people who represented the classic Universal Monsters, who were transported to meeting the public in a 1960s Funeral coach. There was also a walk through, which had once housed a "Van Helsing" walk through that was about the classic Universal Monster movies. During the 2021 Universal Horror Nights", besides the Monster Cafe, they also had a walk through about the Bride wanting to revive the Frankenstein monster.
Not to beat a dead horsey or anything: but has anyone heard anything about their Werewolf of London seeing the light of day?
Quote from: Anton Phibes on January 19, 2023, 01:45:35 AM
Not to beat a dead horsey or anything: but has anyone heard anything about their Werewolf of London seeing the light of day?
Nope. Has S7 ever done one?
I think it was last year cortland hill said he was working with them. But so far nothing. Might never come about. The old thing about an heir wanting money for a likeness, and would paying it bring in enough sales to offset it.
Funny how they announce things, make prototypes, art work, etc, then never release them. Like the Soapies. They showed the prototypes years ago, finally release 4 glow versions that are listed as sold out on their site since shortly after they released them, yet no regular non glow versions for those 4, nor any of the other prototypes. What gives?
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 19, 2023, 02:15:42 AM
Nope. Has S7 ever done one?
(https://news.toyark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/02/Toy-Fair-2020-Super7-ReAction-Figures-018.jpg)
MonsterBaker is correct that Cortland was working with them. Heard nothing else since.
He must be asking for a big chunk of change. It's been in the works for years.
My Frankenstein/Bride valentine 2 pack has shipped. Due in Tuesday.
Wow. Got my Valentine Frankie & Bride today (Saturday) - was due in next Tues. That's fast!
Very nice. the box really isn't 100% heart shaped - only the front is heart shaped - more like a larger cardboard heart shaped front with a smaller square box on an angle glued on behind it. The figures are inside in a clear plastic tray that can slide out of the box.
A nice Valentine's Day gift for a Monster Kid.
What's not to love??
Quote from: Anton Phibes on January 19, 2023, 01:45:35 AM
Not to beat a dead horsey or anything: but has anyone heard anything about their Werewolf of London seeing the light of day?
Last I spoke to Cortlandt, he was checking back with Super 7. I spoke with Brian Flynn at NYCC in October and he told me it was still coming and close to being on the ship. It's almost 4 months later, so hopefully he wasn't just trying to shoo me away.
On the ship...as in, the figures are manufactured, packaged and being shipped from the manufacturer (China??) to Super 7 in the good old USA for them to sell the figure to us?
Am I the only one that is not a fan of the Super 7 toys? I bought the original run of monster figures when they first came out, but now it seems like they are flooding the market. I'm also not liking the vibrant colors. To each their own, Super 7 is just not mine.
Super 7 would be a lot more appealing if they kept their Universal Monster output high and/or released playsets and/or supporting characters like Henry, Maleva, Renfield, Van Helsing, etc.
That being said, I was a big fan of Super 7 when they first started the line, but they have really kind of dropped the ball lately. I hope they pick it back up. I want a set of support characters. Heck, even like a six pack boxed set featuring Henry, Maleva, Pretorious, Van Helsing, Renfield, and Gwen would be great. A Creature boxed set featuring Kay and Dr. Reed could stand on its own. These would sell, and they wouldn't even need to worry about actor estates if they ditched card art. Diamond made it work with the MiniMates. Super 7 can make it work.
Heck, I'd take an Uno O'Connor as Minnie figure.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on January 29, 2023, 10:03:33 PM
On the ship...as in, the figures are manufactured, packaged and being shipped from the manufacturer (China??) to Super 7 in the good old USA for them to sell the figure to us?
That's what I took from it, yes.
I'm more a fan of their card art, at least for the Universal monster figures.
I don't dig all the various plastic/paint schemes of the same stuff. A couple is fun but those outweigh the standard colors of the characters. I'd shell out $30 for that "Werewolf of London" figure, though I'd be sore it was so much.
But for rainbow assorted variations, where they never complete a standard set of Drac/Frank/Wolf/Mums/Bride/Creatch/Invisible (and/or Phantom)... nah.
BBTS just added a pre-Order for the Super7 Werewolf of London ReAction figure. Estimated to arrive in June. No photo though: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/232860 (https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/232860)
Quote from: TheMadScientist on February 08, 2023, 10:56:04 PM
BBTS just added a pre-Order for the Super7 Werewolf of London ReAction figure. Estimated to arrive in June. No photo though: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/232860 (https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/232860)
That's good news. Now bring on the supporting characters... or a playset... or something.
Guess they worked things out with Courtland Hull. I always order direct from Suoer 7. This could be the last Universal Monsters figure, unless they decide on doing some of the lesser figures. Paula the ape girl, anyone?
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on February 09, 2023, 12:28:56 AM
Guess they worked things out with Courtland Hull. I always order direct from Suoer 7. This could be the last Universal Monsters figure, unless they decide on doing some of the lesser figures. Paula the ape girl, anyone?
I would buy Paula.
OK - 1 vote for Paula The Ape Woman. Let's see...Dr. Frankenstein, Dr. Pretorius, Fritz, Minnie, Dr. Mirakle, Man Made Monster, A Caradine Dracula, A Strange Frankenstein, Curucu...OK, maybe not that one!
I would take every variation of Frye and Van Sloan. An exclusive box with Van Sloan in his tux from the intro to Frankenstein would be a great exclusive.
Quote from: Lazarus on February 11, 2023, 09:07:59 AM
I would take every variation of Frye and Van Sloan.
Same.
We'll add Renfield, Van Helsing, Dr. Muller, and Dr. Waldman to the list.
Now that I think of it, I'd REALLY like a figure of the robot from The Phantom Creeps. Make it a 2 pack with a Lugosi figure.
Anyone purchase Super 7's Cliff Burton figure?
Quote from: marsattacks666 on February 15, 2023, 05:32:19 AM
Anyone purchase Super 7's Cliff Burton figure?
The Ultimate one? Not yet but I will be.
Reaction Luminators of the Wolfman, Mummy and the Frankenstein Monster:
https://super7.com/products/universal-monsters-reaction-figures-luminators-set-of-3
I figured they'd release more luminators. I'll get 'em.
I don't think it's been mentioned here but Super 7 has come out with a host of new items so far this month (more Luminator Reaction, Silver Screen Soakies - 7 of them and some Godzilla stuff).
https://super7.com/pages/march-monsters
What kind of frustrates me about Super 7 (and why I have completely stopped buying from them) is they seem to be completely bi-polar on how they release things. Example: last year they release the 4 Glow Super Soakies. Now they release 7 in Silver screen just ignoring the other 3 monsters in glow. They do this with a lot of figures as well. Random color variant but only like 3 monsters. I can see doing a single figure as some variant or all the figures as a variant version but to randomly do it to 1/3 or 1/2 of the figures in a serious is just obnoxious. I know, I know, I don't have to buy them (and I've stopped cold turkey) but I did end up buying a lot of random color schemes covering only part of the line so it looks like everything is just incomplete.
Anyway, if you want some new monster stuff I included the link above.
Well, Super 7 is FINALLY releasing the full line of Universal Monster Soapies...BUT...only in the "Silver Screen" version - shades of grey. I'm going to pass on these. Bring on the color versions!
Yeah, I was excited until I saw the glow ones are still out of stock. And b&w for these kinds of items just don't appeal to me. Can't we have regular old color ones, fer cryin out loud? And no Dracula either... :/
So tired of Super 7s vinyl art toy kaiju hipster approach to this stuff with the constant "colorway" variants.
Thats a "paint scheme" for us normal people.
Super7's Instagram account has a post which advertises "Super 7. Werewolf of London Reaction figure coming this Fall"
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on March 30, 2023, 06:28:51 PM
Super7's Instagram account has a post which advertises "Super 7. Werewolf of London Reaction figure coming this Fall"
FINALLY!!! I'm all in for it.
Now let's hope a figure from NECA might be in the pipeline (and that pipeline isn't clogged for years!).
And Big Bad Toy Store has it up for preorder. $20. They say June 2023.
Not Universal Monsters related, but I see Super 7 is making a Svengoolie figure. And, in the same scale, Amok Time is making a Tor Johnson (Plan 9) figure.
I missed out on the full color aquarium boxed Creature From The Black Lagoon when it was released back in 2020, BUT Super 7 recently had a Warehouse Find sale, and saw it was listed, so I quickly ordered it. Just got my shipping notice. Yippee!!
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on April 18, 2023, 08:28:53 PM
Just got my shipping notice. Yippee!!
And none too soon! They are sold out!
I was REALLY lucky. That email notice of the warehouse sale went into my Junk file. I went to clean it out, saw that the email was there and was sent 10 minutes earlier. Quickly checked out what was available and ordered it immediately. About an hour later saw it said "sold out". Was listed as "low stock" when I ordered it.
Sure hope it's not a "Gee we found these crushed boxes in our warehouse" deal.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on April 18, 2023, 09:31:01 PM
Sure hope it's not a "Gee we found these crushed boxes in our warehouse" deal.
Let's hope not! :laugh:
Just received the color Aquarium boxed Creature. Perfect condition. Very nice addition to my collection. The only thing I'd like that I don't have is the April Fools Day Invisible Man figure. When they announced it I really thought it was just an April Fools day joke - the joke was on me because it was real.
Forgive me if this was mentioned before but someone on Facebook posted this Remco Glow Mutant they found at Target.
(https://scontent-sjc3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/343771244_769202324792586_5581254988804936424_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5cd70e&_nc_ohc=PRWVU4zw7Q4AX-Cm4Wq&_nc_ht=scontent-sjc3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAtBKb0Gw-aZOa4IWvj8jD-vHOpXOGRuYMSG2g6WwNVAw&oe=6455AABB)
Quote from: Count Zachula on May 01, 2023, 07:44:38 PM
Forgive me if this was mentioned before but someone on Facebook posted this Remco Glow Mutant they found at Target.
Hmmm? That's a new one!
Yeah, was that a recent find of that figure?
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on May 01, 2023, 08:46:55 PM
Yeah, was that a recent find of that figure?
I've never seen it, before. It's not on the S7 website. Can't find a pic with Google, either.
Asst. no. 666?
Quote from: Count Zachula on May 01, 2023, 07:44:38 PM
. . someone on Facebook posted this Remco Glow Mutant they found at Target.
Did they say when they found it? Recently? Years ago? Did they post any other info about it?
Quote from: John Pertwee on May 01, 2023, 11:15:15 PM
Asst. no. 666?
All the Super 7 "Remco" cards have that same number.
And now I have to spend the next month going to every Target I can find every day to find that figure. That is exactly the figure on exactly the card I've wanted since I was 5 years old.
There must be some licensing reason Super 7 doesn't do the Universal Monster figures on Remco cards. As soon as the Mutant is no longer licensed as Universal Super 7 throws it on a Remco card.
Odd that NECA can put Universal Monster figures on Remco style cards but Super 7 hasn't. [Edited to clarify UM figures]
Quote from: fearliath on May 02, 2023, 05:05:41 AM
That is exactly the figure on exactly the card I've wanted since I was 5 years old.
You mean, because REMCO didn't do a Mutant back in the '80s?
Quote from: fearliath on May 02, 2023, 05:05:41 AM
Odd that NECA can put figures on Remco style cards but Super 7 hasn't.
Is this not one?
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 02, 2023, 05:28:11 AM
You mean, because REMCO didn't do a Mutant back in the '80s?
Is this not one?
Yes, they didn't do it and I dreamed of it but never even hoped it would ever be made.
The Mutant is no longer licensed as a Universal Monster. I've prodded Super 7 about how much an awful lot of people would like a Remco carded Bride, Hunchback etc to go with their original Remco figures. No luck.
I just don't get why I can't find any info on this toy, anywhere? Nothing on the Super7 websiite. Nothing on the Target websiite. Nothing on eBay. Nothing on a Google search. Nothin'! It can't be a fake, if somebody found one at Target.
Yeah, VERY strange. Especially since they apparently don't have to have a license thru Universal, you'd think they'd promote it. It's clearly a different figure from their other Glow Mutant, which is cast in blue glow plastic. This one looks greenish in color.
I won't be looking for it at my local Target. They've never had anything from Neca or Super 7.
Anyone looked on ebay? Also, how do we know it isn't a gag? April 1 was only a month ago. :angel:
Quote from: Anton Phibes on May 02, 2023, 04:51:05 PM
Anyone looked on ebay?
Yes.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on May 02, 2023, 04:51:05 PM
Also, how do we know it isn't a gag? April 1 was only a month ago. :angel:
I don't get the joke. It's not like their "Invisible Man" that wasn't there.
Anyone who would do an April Fool's joke about toys that don't exist should be taken out and strung up from the nearest tree.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 02, 2023, 05:53:10 PM
Anyone who would do an April Fool's joke about toys that don't exist . . .
And if they don't, how could somebody find one at Target? It's a mystery!
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 02, 2023, 05:42:35 PM
Yes.
I don't get the joke. It's not like their "Invisible Man" that wasn't there.
I don't mean a joke by Super7. I mean it's a possibility someone produced this to have the effect its presently having, causing us all to go "how did I miss that?". It's been done before. might even have happened here,lol. It's probably not the case, but these days: ya just never know what kids get up to,lol. >:D
I emailed S7 and asked if they produced this thing. Waiting on a reply.
Its on Targets website.
https://www.target.com/p/super7-the-metaluna-mutant-monster-glow-reaction-figure/-/A-88763559 (https://www.target.com/p/super7-the-metaluna-mutant-monster-glow-reaction-figure/-/A-88763559)
Quote from: Dr.Terror on May 02, 2023, 07:12:12 PM
Its on Targets website.
https://www.target.com/p/super7-the-metaluna-mutant-monster-glow-reaction-figure/-/A-88763559 (https://www.target.com/p/super7-the-metaluna-mutant-monster-glow-reaction-figure/-/A-88763559)
Mystery solved! Way to go Doc! Winner winner, chicken dinner. Now everyone who wants it....go get it!
I found it odd when he was no longer being recognized as a Universal Monster. What's even more odd, is NOW there is no mention of the film or ANY Universal copyright on the packaging at all that I can see. Most curious. Wonder what's going on with this character???
(https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_f76b12bb-e1b2-4490-9eef-aebc735ba10d?wid=1000&hei=1000&qlt=80&fmt=webp)
(https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_72a74e65-1e27-49c8-84a2-ca537b341fab?wid=1000&hei=1000&qlt=80&fmt=webp)
Quote from: Dr.Terror on May 02, 2023, 07:12:12 PM
Its on Targets website.
Well, damn! I used their search with the obvious words and came up empty! Oh, well.
I searched "Super7 The Metaluna Mutant Monster Glow ReAction Figure" and still got nothing! What did you search?
So, will there be others?
I wonder if they will just do the ones that Remco didn't do?
Some of their "The Worst" figs. are getting the Remco treatment.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2726/1450/products/RE-TheWorst_MonsterGlow_W1_Snaketut_Card_2048.jpg?v=1678490963)
I was kind of assuming the rights had lapsed, since they did an Ultimates Metaluna Mutant Ultimates figure that apparently won't have This Island Earth branding either.
Quote from: Lazarus on May 02, 2023, 08:31:14 PM
I was kind of assuming the rights had lapsed, since they did an Ultimates Metaluna Mutant Ultimates figure that apparently won't have This Island Earth branding either.
Wow. So some lawyer someplace was asleep at the wheel, and now....is he public domain or did someone else register him after the lapse? Interesting. I wonder if Universal even cares?
According to the Target website, it's out of stock in stores and not available to ship.
So I expect to see them on ebay for $100 or more.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on May 02, 2023, 09:11:13 PM
According to the Target website, it's out of stock in stores and not available to ship.
For a local store it says "In stores · Visit your store to purchase"
S7 says it's a Target exclusive, which makes sense.
I searched "Glow Metaluna Mutant" in a google search and looked for the alt glow paint scheme this one has compared to the other..
If these are like the Target ex carded Neca monsters they should be easy to find.
I'll be in the vicinity of my local Target tomorrow and will check for it, but I doubt I'll find it.
I miss the old days when stores used to get exclusives and they had so many they'd stick them in the 50% off bins in a couple of months.
Am I the only one wondering what went down at Universal? How does a mega corporation "forget" to renew a character? It strikes me as very odd. Especially since the character has appeared on glasses, a lunchbox, Emce figures, DST figures, and even the Funko retro figures. Or was there something other than corporate oversight in play?
I've never heard any "official" answer on this matter. Kind of speculative as to what happened. We may never find out the real answer here.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on May 03, 2023, 04:25:56 PM
I've never heard any "official" answer on this matter. Kind of speculative as to what happened. We may never find out the real answer here.
If anyone ever does, please share. I am curious how this whole thing happened.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on May 03, 2023, 02:55:04 PM
It strikes me as very odd.
Same. Anybody else releasing MM merch without a Uni ©, lately?
Here is the person who found it: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10229654450808329&set=gm.3048177702158681&idorvanity=1384955941814207 (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10229654450808329&set=gm.3048177702158681&idorvanity=1384955941814207)
It was posted on the UM Collectors FB page.
Quote from: Count Zachula on May 03, 2023, 09:55:00 PM
It was posted on the UM Collectors FB page.
I guess you have to be a member.
Yeah, I see squat
here are those pre code horror comic reaction figures...
(https://i.toynewsi.com/g/generated/Super_7/Pre-Code-Horror-ReAction-Wave-1/Harvey-Horrors-01__scaled_800.jpg)
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 03, 2023, 11:12:48 PM
I guess you have to be a member.
Oh sorry!
Yea, he didn't really say much about it and no one in the comments has really uncovered anything yet.
Quote from: Count Zachula on May 03, 2023, 11:52:41 PM
. . no one in the comments has really uncovered anything yet.
Did you read the rest of this thread? We know what it is, now.
I can't access it. What does it say?
I stopped by my local Target. No Glow Metaluna Mutant.
As usual, they have very little in their "collectors" section - A NECA Wolf Man, Frankenstein Lab Accessory Set (2 of them), Lots of Funko Pops, 2 Nosferatu Toony Terrors, and the NECA Glow Frankenstein figure. So, just to see if it were somewhere else, I looked through their toy section and saw some Super 7 Aliens figures (brown Alien, and an Alien 3 creature (whatever it's called), plus another NECA glow Frankenstein figure. Then, in another aisle of the toy section, some NECA Predator 2 figures and 2 Herman Munsters figures.
So I do hope they start selling them on the Target website, 'cause finding one in my local Target will likely never happen.
I just accidentally discovered more of the "Remco style" Reaction figures apparently coming to Target stores (at some point):
Herman Munster:
https://www.target.com/p/super7-the-munsters-herman-monster-glow-reaction-figure/-/A-88763558 (https://www.target.com/p/super7-the-munsters-herman-monster-glow-reaction-figure/-/A-88763558)
They Live:
https://www.target.com/p/super7-they-live-male-ghoul-monster-glow-reaction-figure/-/A-88763561 (https://www.target.com/p/super7-they-live-male-ghoul-monster-glow-reaction-figure/-/A-88763561)
Mars Attacks:
https://www.target.com/p/super7-mars-attacks-martian-soldier-monster-glow-reaction-figure/-/A-88763560 (https://www.target.com/p/super7-mars-attacks-martian-soldier-monster-glow-reaction-figure/-/A-88763560)
I'm not a fan of that Herman, but those cards are great!
Quote from: Lazarus on May 09, 2023, 06:23:39 AM
I'm not a fan of that Herman,
I thought he looked more like the RZ Herman.
Herman's glow in the dark sections are wonky.
I'd go for the Mars Attacks Martian. IF they would sell them online. Nothing in my local Target. Last time something like this happened, I took a trip and went to 3 other Target stores miles away. Came back empty handed. I'm done searching them out. If they sell them online I'd get them, or if some ebay seller has them at a reasonable price (yeah, I know - good luck with that!).
I pre-ordered the B&W (Silver Screen) Frankenstein Soapie.
Super7 just sent me an email telling me it has shipped.
Mine are in transit as well.
Is it best to pour the liquid out? Wasn't sure if it's eventually bad for the plastic bottle to keep them filled. I mainly just want to keep the bottle.
Quote from: TheMadScientist on May 13, 2023, 12:24:45 AM
Mine are in transit as well.
Is it best to pour the liquid out? Wasn't sure if it's eventually bad for the plastic bottle to keep them filed. I mainly just want to keep the bottle.
I kept mine in (the glow versions) because they are in a plastic bin by themselves at the moment. I probably have more than 50% of my life left but I doubt it could harm the plastic in the decades I have left. If you're putting them on a self with other stuff it's probably wise to empty them in case they spring a leak.
Quote from: fearliath on May 13, 2023, 01:31:32 AM
I kept mine in (the glow versions) because they are in a plastic bin by themselves at the moment.
I hate to remove the shrink-wrap, because it keeps the dust out of the little box/base.
I just ordered the b/w Creature Soaky and added one of these glasses to the order.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/3966/fhYs0g.jpg)
I found a single "They Live" Remco style Reaction figure at Target today in the collectibles section. It did not show up as being in stock in their store online. I asked an associate to check to see if they had the rest. She said they had two of each and they were all on the floor. They weren't, and I checked EVERYWHERE. Just this single figure. They're probably still in the back but two employees assured me they weren't.
Quote from: fearliath on May 20, 2023, 08:39:20 PM
They're probably still in the back but two employees assured me they weren't.
Maybe somebody bought them?
Got my box from S7 today.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/9938/dA4Pgc.jpg)
I sure hope they come out with them in color.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on May 21, 2023, 06:44:32 PM
I sure hope they come out with them in color.
People usually
start with the color ones and then the variants come later.
I'm sure they'll release color ones at some point. I skipped the GITD, but got a set of the B&W.
I just wish there was a Dracula one. Irritates me that so much of Suepr7's stuff doesn't include him. I'd honestly be ok with generic versions, if the issue is Lugosi licensing.
When Super 7 showed off the Soapies prototypes several years ago there was no Dracula one. But they do have a licensing agreement with Lugosi Enterprises, so who knows. Maybe one day.
Yippee!! Super 7 has up for sale the Universal Monsters full color Super Soakies (available individually or the entire group of 6 together). If you also want the Metaluna Mutant in color, you have to order him separately as he is not part of the Universal Monsters group.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on June 05, 2023, 05:28:16 PM
Yippee!! Super 7 has up for sale the Universal Monsters full color Super Soakies
Just got the email and ordered the Creature! I didn't think these would come so quickly after the b/w ones.
Yeah, after waiting...how many years(??!!) for these to finally be released, I wondered if they would release full color versions at all!
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 05, 2023, 06:31:24 PM
Just got the email and ordered the Creature! I didn't think these would come so quickly after the b/w ones.
Did you see the Glow Creech mask?
Quote from: Dr.Terror on June 05, 2023, 06:55:52 PM
Did you see the Glow Creech mask?
Missed it! Thanks!
Order amended!
Finally! Wow, this colour way took forever to drop, but I decided to take the plunge on the main 4 of them (you can probably guess which fab 4). The original glow wave was as expensive to ship as it was to buy for me in the UK, which was the reason I held off for this wave. The strange thing was the shipping was still going to be around $60 for the cheapest option, but they had another option for FedEx International Connect Plus, which was only $26. I've no idea if I'll get invoiced for more money, or if there's some kind of catch but I thought it was worth a try.
Now I've just got to hope that I don't get import fees and extra shipping costs, let alone these things leaking. I really don't want the soap liquid and will probably get rid of it once I have them anyway. It's that extra weight that makes these things so expensive to ship over here.
Glad I finally have a set though :)
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on June 05, 2023, 08:48:43 PM
I've no idea if I'll get invoiced for more money, or if there's some kind of catch but I thought it was worth a try.
That's what keeps me from ordering from other countries. I have ordered new magazines from the UK and although the shipping was high, compared to domestic, there weren't and further charges. Same with DVDs, except the shipping was cheap.
Has anyone here used "FedEx International Connect Plus"? At $18.86 USD for the shipping rate of three UM Soapies to Canada, it's about half the cost of the cheapest USPS option. But I never heard about this service until tonight, so I don't know what to expect, and don't know whether to stick with USPS or not.
I'd prefer not to be hit with huge brokerage fees, along with possible customs/duties fees, so if anyone has info, that would be great, and very miuch appreciated. Thanks very much!
-James
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Quote from: James Burrell on June 06, 2023, 02:11:02 AM
Has anyone here used "FedEx International Connect Plus"? At $18.86 USD for the shipping rate of three UM Soapies to Canada, it's about half the cost of the cheapest USPS option. But I never heard about this service until tonight, so I don't know what to expect, and don't know whether to stick with USPS or not.
I'd prefer not to be hit with huge brokerage fees, along with possible customs/duties fees, so if anyone has info, that would be great, and very miuch appreciated. Thanks very much!
-James
I'm in the same boat shipping to the UK but I've gone for it this time and I'll just have to wait and see. I did look it up and there wasn't really any clear idea as to what it is but hopefully it wasn't a big mistake as it was the first shipping that Super7 offered me, so I'm guessing it's ok....maybe foolishly lol!
Ian
Ordered my set as well (plus Metaluna Mutant). Not Universal, but ordered the silver screen Godzilla with oxygen destroyer figure too. 😊
I've always found that Super 7 shipping to me is super fast, so I'm hoping to see my order of the Super Soapies by Saturday.
Quote from: Palifan on June 05, 2023, 08:48:43 PM
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Now I've just got to hope that I don't get import fees and extra shipping costs, let alone these things leaking. ...
Ian
They shipped my Frankenstein Soapie securely shrink-wrapped with its box, sealed inside another bag and then sealed inside an additional bag for good measure. So all three plastic containers would have to leak to make a real mess. The cardboard shipping box was substantially larger than the bottle, so it would be very difficult to pierce it from outside. And the shrink-wrap won't let the cap loosen.
Mine arrived in fine shape - but I live in the same state Super 7 does business, California.
I wonder why they released the Metaluna Mutant in their Silver Screen Edition - the film was in color!
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on June 06, 2023, 02:56:49 PM
I wonder why they released the Metaluna Mutant in their Silver Screen Edition - the film was in color!
I have often wondered this myself with these, Sideshow, and others. My conclusion: set completion and also photo stills, despite the film being in color.
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Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 06, 2023, 02:11:39 PM
They shipped my Frankenstein Soapie securely shrink-wrapped with its box, sealed inside another bag and then sealed inside an additional bag for good measure. So all three plastic containers would have to leak to make a real mess. The cardboard shipping box was substantially larger than the bottle, so it would be very difficult to pierce it from outside. And the shrink-wrap won't let the cap loosen.
Mine arrived in fine shape - but I live in the same state Super 7 does business, California.
When I got my glow versions the Wolfman leaked during shipping ruining its box. Plastic kept it from ruining others. It was a nightmare trying to get a replacement and had to settle for a $12 credit. A better company would have just sent a replacement for a $20 item.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on June 06, 2023, 02:56:49 PM
I wonder why they released the Metaluna Mutant in their Silver Screen Edition - the film was in color!
Probably the same reason they make color versions of characters from B+W films.😉
Quote from: Dr.Terror on June 06, 2023, 04:19:25 PM
When I got my glow versions the Wolfman leaked during shipping ruining its box. Plastic kept it from ruining others. It was a nightmare trying to get a replacement and had to settle for a $12 credit. A better company would have just sent a replacement for a $20 item.
That's terrible. The leak caused a "collectible" to lose its value as a collectible.
They wound up charging you 8 bucks (plus shipping) for bubble soap.
Lousy business practice.
They should offer these with and without soap. My guess is, they wouldn't sell many with.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 06, 2023, 02:11:39 PM
They shipped my Frankenstein Soapie securely shrink-wrapped with its box, sealed inside another bag and then sealed inside an additional bag for good measure. So all three plastic containers would have to leak to make a real mess. The cardboard shipping box was substantially larger than the bottle, so it would be very difficult to pierce it from outside. And the shrink-wrap won't let the cap loosen.
Mine arrived in fine shape - but I live in the same state Super 7 does business, California.
That's really good to hear so thank you for the info and hopefully it'll all arrive safely :)
Ian
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 06, 2023, 04:37:11 PM
They should offer these with and without soap. My guess is, they wouldn't sell many with.
I think you're right Mike as I can't imagine many people buying these to use in the bath. It would save on shipping weight as well and they'd probably shift more.
Ian
I'm not sure if they are supposed to be used in the bath. They come with a bubble wand, and liquid bubble bath is usually thicker than bubble wand solution. I kind of remember hearing years ago that pediatricians and doctors suggested that you don't use bubble bath like Mr. Bubble because it can caused urinary tract and vaginal infections.
So are these supposed to be for blowing bubbles and not bubble bath soap?
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on June 07, 2023, 06:00:08 AM
So are these supposed to be for blowing bubbles and not bubble bath soap?
Correct. Less red tape to go through to sell this stuff.
Yeah, it appears that these Super 7 Super Soapies are based on the old 1960s bubble bath Super Soakies, but are to be used to blow bubbles, thus the bubble wand attached to the inside of the head cap.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on June 07, 2023, 01:40:35 PM
Yeah, it appears that these Super 7 Super Soapies are based on the old 1960s bubble bath Super Soakies, but are to be used to blow bubbles, thus the bubble wand attached to the inside of the head cap.
In a way that's better for me as I know my kids will enjoy using up all of the liquid!
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on June 07, 2023, 07:06:46 PM
In a way that's better for me as I know my kids will enjoy using up all of the liquid!
You know you can make that by the gallon with some water and a spritz of dish soap. ;D
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 07, 2023, 07:29:35 PM
You know you can make that by the gallon with some water and a spritz of dish soap. ;D
Yes but don't tell my kids ;D
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on June 07, 2023, 08:58:35 PM
Yes but don't tell my kids ;D
Ian
But it's OK if we tell them there is such a thing as homemade Slime?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 07, 2023, 09:23:07 PM
But it's OK if we tell them there is such a thing as homemade Slime?
It's OK to tell them, as long as you never have all the ingredients to make it at any given time.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 07, 2023, 09:23:07 PM
But it's OK if we tell them there is such a thing as homemade Slime?
Ok, let's just go with the bubble mixture :-\
NEVER take a bubble bath with slime.
I'm guessing the Universal Monsters color Super Soapies aren't ready for shipping yet. I got my shipping notice, but only for the Metaluna Mutant.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on June 09, 2023, 12:24:01 AM
I'm guessing the Universal Monsters color Super Soapies aren't ready for shipping yet. I got my shipping notice, but only for the Metaluna Mutant.
Were they part of the same order number has the Mutant when you ordered? They dont usually break orders up and ship separately.
Yep. All on the same order. And I ordered everything the second I got the email announcing the stuff was available. So perhaps they made the announcement when they got word everything was coming to them, only to later find out that some were delayed.
Just got an email from Super 7. My color Frankenstein Soapie has shipped.
Weird. Is that all you ordered?
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on June 09, 2023, 09:36:25 PM
Weird. Is that all you ordered?
Yes.
I collect Frankenstein almost exclusively.
Strange. I would think if they all weren't in yet I'd get what they did have, and not just the Metaluna Mutant.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 09, 2023, 09:43:12 PM
I collect Frankenstein almost exclusively.
Do you collect Brides and Ygors and such, or just the big guy?
Got my shipping notice as well. Frank, Wolf, Mummy, IM color soapies.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 09, 2023, 10:42:00 PM
Do you collect Brides and Ygors and such, or just the big guy?
Almost all of my monster stuff the big guy.
Very strange. If I log into Super7 it says my metaluna mutant is fulfilled with shipping info and dd's ate shipped, but my Universal Monsters part of my order is fulfilled with no date or shipping info. I'm hoping that they just haven't printed the shipping label. But I still wonder why they're shipping them separately only a day or 2 apart
If the Mutant was part of the same order then they are probably all in the same box. Must have mistakenly only marked your mutant shipped.
For what it's worth, it shows my Metaluna Mutant as having shipped too, but not the other ones. I got one of each.
WHAT'S HAPPENING ?
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I'm hoping it's just a clerical issue. They printed the shipping label for my Mutant, but it hasn't actually shipped yet. We shall see.
Super 7 must have changed how they ship orders out - they used to take 2-3 days to get to me - This order is taking its dear sweet time - now due in Friday (it's currently Tuesday). And I'm still not sure if it is only the Metaluna Mutant Soapie or that one plus the 6 Universal Monsters.
Got my Color Frankenstein Soapie yesterday. It wasn't double bagged like the others, but it came in a box big enough for 3 or 4 of them.
I've never had any condition problems with what little I've brought from them.
I got mine today and the shipment had all of them, even though the original email I got only said the Metaluna Mutant was shipped.
My order is now scheduled to arrive tomorrow. Sure hope it's all 7 Soapies.
Got my color MM today. No damage, all is well!
Got all my color Soapies today.
I noticed the box was dented, the tape across the top was split, and the box felt wet at the dent. All intact except the Invisible man felt light as a feather. Sure enough, the shrink wrap on him looked a bit misty inside, and the cardboard holder on the feet is stained, so he leaked.
I'll take photos and let super7 know, but they likely won't do anything.
I'll decide if I want him replaced or not.
They'll ask you to send it back before offering a replacement or give you a frw bucks back.
Ive had a glow leak in shipping. There are not sealed. Its just a thin gasket like from a vintamin jar. Sometimes they get messed up when the heads are screwed on. Really wish they were shipped empty.
Also the way the necks are, its a pain to drain them. Its like an inververted cup to guide the wand.
Quote from: Dr.Terror on June 15, 2023, 10:54:23 PM
They'll ask you to send it back before offering a replacement or give you a frw bucks back.
Ive had a glow leak in shipping. There are not sealed. Its just a thin gasket like from a vintamin jar. Sometimes they get messed up when the heads are screwed on. Really wish they were shipped empty.
Also the way the necks are, its a pain to drain them. Its like an inververted cup to guide the wand.
Can't you send them a picture of the slimy leaker balanced on something that proves it is empty? That should satisfy them that you aren't just trying to get a freebie.
I sent them an email about my leaked Invisible Man - got an auto reply saying they'll get back to me in 48 hours.
(https://bbts1.azureedge.net/images/p/full/2023/06/413a2648-2975-4d93-b1a7-7c242654bb82.jpg)
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https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/233727?o=1 (https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/233727?o=1)
Love this! What a unique item. I'll definitely be picking that up when it drops.
Better start savin' my pennies!
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 16, 2023, 09:17:33 PM
Better start savin' my pennies!
I thought this would be too good for you to pass up.
For some reason I cannot help but think of Pulsar. ;) :D
Just like the like the visible creech model kit, not sure why they didnt do Frank?
The Creature on the box looks like the Creature in the movies. The loose Creature figure looks very bulky - like the picture was stretched horizontally.
Is the figure really gonna be that thick?
The Creature figure is prob bulky to accommodate the internal guts or whatever it's suppose to be.
As to my damaged Invisible Man Soapie...I emailed Super 7, they requested photos of the damage, sent them a lot of them, pointing out the stains on the cardboard foot holder, inside misting on the shrink wrap, and even wrinkled and stained packing list damaged from the leaking soap solution. So they emailed back saying they're sending out a replacement.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 17, 2023, 06:24:59 AM
The loose Creature figure looks very bulky . . .
He's retaining water.
A thread started by a guest just five years ago has become an all-time great!
:o
Quote from: Hepcat on June 17, 2023, 03:25:13 PM
A thread started by a guest just five years ago has become an all-time great!
:o
If I recall the one who started this thread had about 400-500 posts but he/she deactivated their account (or it got deactivated) and the profile became "Guest". It was a fairly prolific poster. I followed this thread before I ever had an account on this forum.
To be fair, this wasnt the 1st super7 thread but just another example of the troll hole that this place is. Users starting new threads when 1 exists, necroposting, photo redistribution, clickbait, etc with no semblance of administration or moderation.
I came across a super soapeez post from zombiehorror from 2014. 9 FREAKING YEARS AGO. I knew they announced these way before some recent bodega appearance but that info is practically lost due to this "new" thread.
Maybe a sitewide cleanup is in order???
Quote from: deadonarrival on June 17, 2023, 08:24:43 PM
To be fair, this wasnt the 1st super7 thread but just another example of the troll hole that this place is. Users starting new threads when 1 exists, necroposting, photo redistribution, clickbait, etc with no semblance of administration or moderation. ...
Sometimes I wish we had a Dislike button.
What's a "troll hole"? This thread isn't really new, as it was started back in 2018 (before the dark times, before the covid). The sad fact of it is, there aren't many people who come here at all anymore sadly. Some have passed away, others just quit collecting, and some just went to social media. I haven't ran across any "click bait" type stuff here unless a spam bot got in. Mike usually banishes those though.
Quote from: deadonarrival on June 17, 2023, 08:24:43 PM
Maybe a sitewide cleanup is in order???
Sure! I don't have anything better to do. I'll just go through and reorganize all 610,372 posts. Should be done by next Thu. ;D
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 17, 2023, 09:52:39 PM
Sure! I don't have anything better to do. I'll just go through and reorganize all 610,372 posts. Should be done by next Thu. ;D
About time. So, you were too busy last week?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on June 17, 2023, 09:56:38 PM
About time. So, you were too busy last week?
Had to get a haircut.
Quote from: deadonarrival on June 17, 2023, 08:24:43 PM
To be fair, this wasnt the 1st super7 thread but just another example of the troll hole that this place is. Users starting new threads when 1 exists, necroposting, photo redistribution, clickbait, etc with no semblance of administration or moderation.
I came across a super soapeez post from zombiehorror from 2014. 9 FREAKING YEARS AGO. I knew they announced these way before some recent bodega appearance but that info is practically lost due to this "new" thread.
Maybe a sitewide cleanup is in order???
The title of this thread was retitled several years after it was made. It was originally specifically about what the original post is talking about. I'm not sure someone creating one of the more popular threads on this forum is any cause to be upset.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 17, 2023, 09:52:39 PM
Sure! I don't have anything better to do. I'll just go through and reorganize all 610,372 posts. Should be done by next Thu. ;D
Attaboy! Chop! Chop! To motivate you, please imagine hearing the Creature from the Black Lagoon's trumpet blare theme. :angel:
Quote from: Dr.Terror on June 17, 2023, 06:24:41 AM
Just like the like the visible creech model kit, not sure why they didnt do Frank?
I'm pretty sure that just a "yet" on the Super Cyborg Frankenstein's Monster.
Quote from: deadonarrival on June 17, 2023, 08:24:43 PMTo be fair, this wasnt the 1st super7 thread but just another example of the troll hole that this place is. Users starting new threads when 1 exists, necroposting, photo redistribution, clickbait, etc with no semblance of administration or moderation.
What?! Troll hole? Other than your comment about "users starting new threads when 1 exists" which Mike Scott has asked posters not to do:
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=36076.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=36076.0)
I flatly disagree. Be nice if posters including yourself added more content to this board, but it's a very decent board otherwise.
u6juu
Trolls? Bots? Who knows?
But I like posting here. People with similar interest. It works for me.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 10, 2023, 04:20:18 AM
WHAT'S HAPPENING ?
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Which reminds me...
I'd sure like Reaction figures of the Freeling family, the scientists and spooks.
Also looking forward to the Soakies once mine arrive... but have we ever been told why no Dracula? Other than just a rights issue? It's such a bummer that he didn't get one in the sixties or now!
I THINK the Lugosi family has control over Bela as Dracula. So I would think that might be kind of separate now - like the Metaluna Mutant is, for some reason, no longer a Universal Monster.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on June 18, 2023, 03:05:05 PM
I THINK the Lugosi family has control over Bela as Dracula. So I would think that might be kind of separate now - like the Metaluna Mutant is, for some reason, no longer a Universal Monster.
I would think these look generic enough to go ahead and make a Dracula Soapie. It's not like these were great, life-like portraits of any of the actors.
Yeah, possibly, BUT today you just never know who is going to come out of the woodwork with their hand open and saying "Pay me" along with a cease and desist letter and a lawyer. So they might be saying, "Why bother making a product that we have to get a separate license (if they are willing to give them one) for a normal looking guy in a tuxedo (maybe with fangs)."
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on June 18, 2023, 05:20:33 PM
Yeah, possibly, BUT today you just never know who is going to come out of the woodwork with their hand open and saying "Pay me" along with a cease and desist letter and a lawyer. So they might be saying, "Why bother making a product that we have to get a separate license (if they are willing to give them one) for a normal looking guy in a tuxedo (maybe with fangs)."
A friend who has them already told me there's a Chaney Enterprises logo on the packaging of the Mummy and Wolf Man figures. I still really wish we had Drac.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on June 18, 2023, 10:15:39 PM
A friend who has them already told me there's a Chaney Enterprises logo on the packaging of the Mummy and Wolf Man figures. I still really wish we had Drac.
Maybe we could get a Son of Dracula figure to fill in.
It's sadlybtaken YEARS to get these. I doubt we'll see any others any time soon.
It feels like Dracula has been missing from a lot of the Super7 stuff. On the flip side, I guess we have gotten more stuff licensed through the Lugosi estate, that has nothing to do with Universal.
Quote from: TheMadScientist on June 19, 2023, 09:15:01 PM
It feels like Dracula has been missing from a lot of the Super7 stuff.
Here's the list. No Soaky/Soapies. No Halloween masks.
5 ReAction carded figures
5 (different color) Keshi figures (generic)
1 Monster Soda bottle
1 pair of Saucony shoes (no image)
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 19, 2023, 09:56:44 PM
Here's the list. No Soaky/Soapies. No Halloween masks.
5 ReAction carded figures
5 (different color) Keshi figures (generic)
1 Monster Soda bottle
1 pair of Saucony shoes (no image)
Yeah, I would have liked a Dracula Halloween bucket and jointed cardboard cutout as well.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 19, 2023, 09:56:44 PM
Here's the list. No Soaky/Soapies. No Halloween masks.
5 ReAction carded figures
5 (different color) Keshi figures (generic)
1 Monster Soda bottle
1 pair of Saucony shoes (no image)
Didn't they release a print of the Reaction card art?
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on June 20, 2023, 03:06:32 PM
Didn't they release a print of the Reaction card art?
No Drac. Just Frank, Bride, Mummy and Creature.
My Soapies all arrived today in the Uk with no problems so happy days ;D
It was interesting choosing the the new Fedex option as it was around $25 to ship to me and the last time I tried to buy these (series one), the shipping with around $60! Not sure what this new shipping option is but the arrived really quickly once sent off to me and no extra import charges, win win!
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on June 20, 2023, 06:46:54 PM
Fedex option as it was around $25 to ship
How many Soapies did you get?
Four
Quote from: Palifan on June 21, 2023, 05:56:34 AM
Four
$25 sounds like a good price for shipping across the pond, then. About a pound each, with packing materials.
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 21, 2023, 07:00:57 AM
$25 sounds like a good price for shipping across the pond, then. About a pound each, with packing materials.
It's a long way from California to the UK.
I see Monsters In Motion has up more photos of the Super Cyborg Creature. Looks like the chest, lower arm / hand and face come off to expose the guts and bones of the Creature. Pretty cool, but $125 plus shipping? A bit too much for me.
https://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-c-8_207/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-super-cyborg-vinyl-figure-p-31953.html (https://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-c-8_207/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-super-cyborg-vinyl-figure-p-31953.html)
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on June 28, 2023, 04:49:43 PM
I see Monsters In Motion has up more photos of the Super Cyborg Creature. Looks like the chest, lower arm / hand and face come off to expose the guts and bones of the Creature. Pretty cool, but $125 plus shipping? A bit too much for me.
https://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-c-8_207/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-super-cyborg-vinyl-figure-p-31953.html (https://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-c-8_207/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-super-cyborg-vinyl-figure-p-31953.html)
This thing just looks stupid to me. An easy pass.
JP
Ordered my Soapies and I got a different version of the Mutant from Metaluna that I'd not seen before. He's cast in a nice Halloween orange with black accents and green mouth, pupils and claws. I'd post a pic but it doesn't look like it'll take my Instagram link.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 07, 2023, 09:00:35 PM
He's cast in a nice Halloween orange with black accents and green mouth, pupils and claws.
That's weird! Send me a pic and I'll post it. I wanna see this thing!
Very odd. Bet they're planning halloween color releases, possibly very soon and you got one in error.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 07, 2023, 09:00:35 PM
Ordered my Soapies and I got a different version of the Mutant from Metaluna that I'd not seen before. He's cast in a nice Halloween orange with black accents and green mouth, pupils and claws. I'd post a pic but it doesn't look like it'll take my Instagram link.
Quick. Put it on eBay as a Prototype or Error issue for $300 or best offer and take $250.
You can get another at regular price in October.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 07, 2023, 09:00:35 PM
Ordered my Soapies and I got a different version of the Mutant from Metaluna that I'd not seen before. He's cast in a nice Halloween orange with black accents and green mouth, pupils and claws. I'd post a pic but it doesn't look like it'll take my Instagram link.
Someone at S7 made a mistake. Those aren't due to be announced until the Fall is my understanding.
I hope they don't make an orange Creature. I've got enough of these things already!
Here's your orange MM, Matt.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/1417/fMT0n5.jpg)
I'm not buying an Orange Frankenstein.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 08, 2023, 06:28:55 AM
I'm not buying an Orange Frankenstein.
I want a pink Creature!
I'm curious what they'll do for the others...
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 08, 2023, 03:09:42 AM
I hope they don't make an orange Creature. I've got enough of these things already!
Ummmm...
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on July 08, 2023, 03:24:51 PM
Ummmm...
Sorta sounds like what I thought - orange colors of these for Halloween.
Sunny how it took, what, like 3 years for these to come out and now we're tripping over them - Glow, B&W, color, and upcoming fall colors.
OMG...could that mean...CHRISTMAS COLORS??!!!
I still want Dracula!
(Said like the kid in "Better Off Dead" demanding his newspaper money)
Id like glows of them all, and thats it. These endless "colorways"....thats paint scheme for us non hipsters...of tired old products is getting lame. Reallly...really lame.
I want: wait for it...none of these soapies. I was a child of the 70's, and as neat as the original soakies were (at a time I had them in my collection), I don't have any warm and fuzzies about them. I sold the set I did have long ago. "Why?" you ask (you probably didn't,lol). The Mummy was on a carpet floor, tipped over, and his neck cracked hitting the carpet. That was it. Straight to ebay with the whole set. never looked back,lol.
Enjoy them my friends who lived through the 60's craze. On a side note: I do feel that these companies do get inside the OCD angle some collectors deal with though. How do we make more money off these guys? I know....paint them 77 different colors,lol. They'll buy them all! 8) ;) ;) ;D
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on July 08, 2023, 07:12:51 PM
Funny how it took, what, like 3 years for these to come out and now we're tripping over them.
Exactly!
I'd be up for them to release all of them in glow, as I LOVE things that glow in the dark. Other than that...my budget just won't allow me to buy all these variants anymore.
Here's a new piece I did for the RUE MORGUE site on the Universal Monsters (and Metaluna Mutant) Super Soapies. I hope you like it!
-James
https://rue-morgue.com/super7-releases-classic-60s-styled-collectibles-with-new-universal-monsters-super-soapies/
Quote from: James Burrell on July 14, 2023, 10:33:33 PM
Here's a new piece I did for the RUE MORGUE site on the Universal Monsters (and Metaluna Mutant) Super Soapies. I hope you like it!
-James
https://rue-morgue.com/super7-releases-classic-60s-styled-collectibles-with-new-universal-monsters-super-soapies/
I was surprised you didn't blow their cover on the Orange Soakies.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 14, 2023, 10:41:15 PM
I was surprised you didn't blow their cover on the Orange Soakies.
I actually didn't hear about them until they were posted about here. By that point, I had already written and submitted my article into my editor.
-James
That reminds me...my Invisible Man sophie leaked during shipment. I contacted Super 7 and sent photos of the damage, and they apologized and said they'd send a replacement. So far nothing, so I'll email them again about it.
They really ought to offer empty bottles. They know people are gonna wanna keep this stuff.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on July 14, 2023, 10:55:26 PM
That reminds me...my Invisible Man sophie leaked during shipment. I contacted Super 7 and sent photos of the damage, and they apologized and said they'd send a replacement. So far nothing, so I'll email them again about it.
How many days has it been? I'd give 'em three business and then ask for a follow up politely.
Y'all seen that Grateful Dead "Bertha" Reaction figure?
Don't you wish they'd release that minus the laurel of roses on the head?
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 15, 2023, 06:33:14 PM
Y'all seen that Grateful Dead "Bertha" Reaction figure?
Don't you wish they'd release that minus the laurel of roses on the head?
YES. I think the exact same thing every time I see it.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on July 15, 2023, 06:32:28 PM
How many days has it been? I'd give 'em three business and then ask for a follow up politely.
It was quite awhile. I forgot about it. But I did email them again, and they apologized and made it sound like the replacement had been sent out and said they'd send another out. So I'll give it a week. Sure hope it comes and it's not just a run-around.
Nothing at SDCC?
Ho hum.
I think Super7 is at the con with Transformers and G I Joe stuff. No monsters that I've heard of. I would think they might have the Werewolf Of London figure (IF all the rights have been ironed out) and the Halloween color soapies on display. I don't know what else they could have planned, monster wise. Maybe Godzilla figures?
The Super 7 SDCC exclusives are for sale on their website now. I'm only getting the boxed 1954 Godzilla with train figure. Get 'em while they last.
My SDCC Godzilla with train boxed figure should be in hands next week!
Got my Invisible Man Soapie replacement. Interestingly, the original was shrink-wrapped, whereas this one is in a wider bag that is sealed at the top / bottom.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on July 29, 2023, 05:57:06 PM
Got my Invisible Man Soapie replacement.
Does it have the liquid in it?
Yep. This one didn't leak.
On ebay presently. No Universal Monsters copyright or reference to his being part of the collection. However, it is licensed via Witch's Dungeon, which is ran by Hull's estate/relatives. Are we dealing with another lapsed copyright like Metaluna Mutant? How is this available here, but no mention on Super7's website? Seems bizarre, but here it is. :angel:
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Nice looking card.
The card artwork only emphasizes the poor toy likeness. It reminds me of the Bea Arthur look of a certain Bride of Frankenstein figure.
Of course the card art is the selling point of these somewhat overpriced doo dads, but that's why i bought the others too, lol. 8)
Yes, odd that there's no mention of Universal anywhere. Could be that Universal just doesn't really care anymore about these lesser characters. Might take more money to fight for the rights than they'd make in profits. Odd it's showing up on ebay and not on the Super 7 site (yet??). Not a fan of the smoking jacket / bathrobe, but, I'll still get it if it shows up on the Super7 site.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on August 06, 2023, 09:58:11 PM
Yes, odd that there's no mention of Universal anywhere. Could be that Universal just doesn't really care anymore about these lesser characters. Might take more money to fight for the rights than they'd make in profits. Odd it's showing up on ebay and not on the Super 7 site (yet??). Not a fan of the smoking jacket / bathrobe, but, I'll still get it if it shows up on the Super7 site.
Did the glow in the dark Metaluna Mutant figure ever show up there? I saw those at Target recently.
Super 7 released 2 glow Metaluna Mutant figures. A blue glow one released on their site with a slightly altered card and a yellow glow one on a Remco ste card that is the Target store exclusive, not available for sale on the super 7 site.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on August 07, 2023, 02:06:35 AM
Super 7 released 2 glow Metaluna Mutant figures. A blue glow one released on their site with a slightly altered card and a yellow glow one on a Remco ste card that is the Target store exclusive, not available for sale on the super 7 site.
Ok, that explains that one. Target Exclusive. I wonder if werewolf of London will show on their website, or if perhaps he too is an exclusive of some sort? hmmmmnnn?
Quote from: Anton Phibes on August 07, 2023, 03:18:18 AM
I wonder if werewolf of London will show on their website, or if perhaps he too is an exclusive of some sort? hmmmmnnn?
No, it's on their general wholesale site.
Thanks, Shannon. So I assume it will be available at every retail who carries such.
So far Werewolf Of London isn't on the Super 7 site. Possibly (hopefully) soon as some retailers like Amok Time and Entertainment Earth lists it as an August release date.
From what I gather, retailers are getting theirs early.
I would have thought Super 7 would want most sales directly to themselves. Tho oddly, if you order a book from Bear Manor books it takes forever for them to send it, but order the same book via Amazon...zippo it's there in a flash. Then when you finally get your book from Bear Manor...Amazon shipped it!!!
We'll see if Super 7 does add Werewolf Of Lobdon to their site.
Good news for me - I got their SDCC Godzilla with train exclusive figure. Very nice.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on August 07, 2023, 09:02:34 PM
I would have thought Super 7 would want most sales directly to themselves. Tho oddly, if you order a book from Bear Manor books it takes forever for them to send it, but order the same book via Amazon...zippo it's there in a flash. Then when you finally get your book from Bear Manor...Amazon shipped it!!!
We'll see if Super 7 does add Werewolf Of Lobdon to their site.
Good news for me - I got their SDCC Godzilla with train exclusive figure. Very nice.
In case they don't, that's why I linked the listing. I asked the fella/outlet selling about them and he stated "Super7 hadn't even gave clearance for pics of the officially finished figure to be posted at online outlets yet, and then the next thing I knew they were invoiced and mailed. It was weird."
I am gonna go out on a limb and say it might be part of the ports fiasco inbounding and unloading product backlog/log jam. At last I am getting Werewolf of London, and he might just be the last we see of Unis Reaction entries.
I think you're right that this will likely be the last Universal monster figure by Super 7. 'Course they'll prob keep em coming with various paint jobs and glow in the dark figures
Quote from: Anton Phibes on August 06, 2023, 07:37:44 PM
Are we dealing with another lapsed copyright like Metaluna Mutant?
What happened with This Island Earth?
Quote from: YoungestMonsterKid on August 07, 2023, 10:57:24 PM
What happened with This Island Earth?
Don't know why, for sure, but MM toys never has a Universal copyright mark on them anymore. The movie is still copyright Universal Pictures.
Guys, in this very thread there is an instagram post where the dispute was spelled out. It went to court as to who owns the rights to the costume design. It was challenged in court, and evidently Universal either thought it wasn't worth fighting over, or they lost. As a result MM is no longer included in Universal monsters line ups.
Shannon first let us in on what the dispute was over, and another poster spent a whole lot of energy and time trying to discredit him. Then the truth came out.
On another note; I got my Werewolf of London today. Finally rounding things out. I hope he is the final figure in their ReAction offerings. It's a great card, decent figure, but prices keep going up and I would rather eat food than buy baby dolls at this stage of life :angel:.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on August 09, 2023, 03:38:47 PM
On another note; I got my Werewolf of London today. Finally rounding things out. I hope he is the final figure in their ReAction offerings. It's a great card, decent figure, but prices keep going up and I would rather eat food than buy baby dolls at this stage of life :angel:.
Where did you get this majestic and long awaited beastie? I haven't seen him up for anything other than an eventual preorder.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on August 09, 2023, 03:38:47 PM
Guys, in this very thread there is an instagram post where the dispute was spelled out.
Could you give me a link to that post? (Right click on the post title and copy the link.) I don't seem to remember it, which is becoming a frequent problem.
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 09, 2023, 04:38:04 PM
Could you give me a link to that post? (Right click on the post title and copy the link.) I don't seem to remember it, which is becoming a frequent problem.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLzdTbpFlYE/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CLzdTbpFlYE/)
Shannon told us it was due to licensing and Vulcan's Fury went off on him, and history has proven Shannon was indeed correct. Trust darkmonkeygod.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on August 09, 2023, 04:29:07 PM
Where did you get this majestic and long awaited beastie? I haven't seen him up for anything other than an eventual preorder.
Anthony at Tactic 2 Toys ebay store. He got a case last week. The world has not recovered from her ports fiasco, and covid, so its entirely possible something may not make it to page official photos and poof....just show up. World is still in utter chaos.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/256169557074?hash=item3ba4e53c52:g:YqMAAOSwwThkzS3Q&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwMUdT1SA2H6LxJZg6%2FnBV3ceIw0IilZkWm03AWyfpK4Vb055PWOCgw3ooRKBMiqPO0zTUjpRHH8Lzn2HLT6yWpKPhZtoJOevqHX%2FSL0%2BIKoSqP3J0IzRxlSXhNpAllC4sAvu9bnl0NAfwpRVA1ex9VEgd1yh7dnLHPfBMFRW9%2F1lkFWrBm4rcB%2B32OXc1yg%2BCRzBFbhjpjGwbBVuOwtL57oRsrff0HejZcRXkVK5UdBYiZyb6HCGDIn3s3nD3FttdA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_KW_sS5Yg (https://www.ebay.com/itm/256169557074?hash=item3ba4e53c52:g:YqMAAOSwwThkzS3Q&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwMUdT1SA2H6LxJZg6%2FnBV3ceIw0IilZkWm03AWyfpK4Vb055PWOCgw3ooRKBMiqPO0zTUjpRHH8Lzn2HLT6yWpKPhZtoJOevqHX%2FSL0%2BIKoSqP3J0IzRxlSXhNpAllC4sAvu9bnl0NAfwpRVA1ex9VEgd1yh7dnLHPfBMFRW9%2F1lkFWrBm4rcB%2B32OXc1yg%2BCRzBFbhjpjGwbBVuOwtL57oRsrff0HejZcRXkVK5UdBYiZyb6HCGDIn3s3nD3FttdA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_KW_sS5Yg)
That Instagram link really doesn't explain HOW there was a dispute over the Metaluna Mutant. I mean, it wasn't in the original novel - it was added to the movie to give it a monster. It was designed by the Universal Studios makeup department, who were works for hire. So how did someone claim that the costume design was there's and not Universals?
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on August 09, 2023, 07:24:52 PM
That Instagram link really doesn't explain HOW there was a dispute over the Metaluna Mutant. I mean, it wasn't in the original novel - it was added to the movie to give it a monster. It was designed by the Universal Studios makeup department, who were works for hire. So how did someone claim that the costume design was there's and not Universals?
The same reasoning I guess behind the Shuster and Sigel family taking DC to court constantly over Superman. Resulting in DC paying the heirs a stipend seemingly til eternity. If you read the conversation off to the right hand side, it states Super7 made a statement to the effect of it no longer being able to be a Universal Monster. I don't know all the legalese....I just know darkmonkeygod was right. It was a licensing dispute.
Whenever there's money to be made, someone will come out of the woodwork with their hand out. But what would happen if they said, "I want 10% of what it makes" and it loses money - bet they'd say "I want nothing to do with it" if it loses money and they had to pay out that 10%. It's always "If it makes money I want some & if it loses money you have to pay that, not me!"
Quote from: Anton Phibes on August 09, 2023, 06:34:37 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLzdTbpFlYE/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CLzdTbpFlYE/)
Oh, I thought you meant it was in
this thread (the one you're reading right now)! No wonder I don't remember it.
I'd still like to know who
does own the rights. They don't seem much interested in having their name on anything, like the Chaney family, etc.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on August 09, 2023, 08:16:29 PM
The same reasoning I guess behind the Shuster and Sigel family taking DC to court constantly over Superman.
(A rhetorical question.) What we wanna know is, who are the Shuster's and the Sigel's in this case?
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 09, 2023, 09:34:59 PM
(A rhetorical question.) What we wanna know is, who are the Shuster's and the Sigel's in this case?
Only The Shadow seems to know, and he doesn't talk much these days unfortunately. :-[
I see Super 7 have variants for their 7 inch Nosferatu and Metaluna Mutant (the mutant in glow plastic).
Passing. I think I am done with Super7 Universal now. I am going to get NECA's Nosferatu. Maybe they will make a Mutant, and maybe not. I have Super7's sodas, the Reaction figures, the AHI Creature tributes, the glasses and the stickers. I think I am good now.
I understand. The NECA Nosferatu figure looks lot better than the Super 7 one. No NECA Metaluna Mutant (yet??) And I'm passing on the standard color version (nice, but I AM hoping for a NECA one) but I did preorder the new Glow Mutant. I love stuff that glows in the dark.
Concerning the mutant, it's been said the reason the mutant in no longer part of the Universal Monsters line is due to a lawsuit against Universal over the costume. But then wouldnt new mutant figure have the copyright notice of whoever does own the copyright? There's no copyright notice on them now.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on August 10, 2023, 09:47:21 PM
I understand. The NECA Nosferatu figure looks lot better than the Super 7 one. No NECA Metaluna Mutant (yet??) And I'm passing on the standard color version (nice, but I AM hoping for a NECA one) but I did preorder the new Glow Mutant. I love stuff that glows in the dark.
Concerning the mutant, it's been said the reason the mutant in no longer part of the Universal Monsters line is due to a lawsuit against Universal over the costume. But then wouldnt new mutant figure have the copyright notice of whoever does own the copyright? There's no copyright notice on them now.
Like I said; Only The Shadow Knows, and he doesn't do much talking these days. Pretty soon Mickey Mouse from SteamBoat Willie becomes public domain. Gonna be interesting to see how that pans out.
I'm sure someoneceill turn Mickey from Steamboat Willue into a bloodthirsty killer like they did with Winnie The Pooh
Quote from: Anton Phibes on August 09, 2023, 06:36:10 PM
Anthony at Tactic 2 Toys ebay store. He got a case last week. The world has not recovered from her ports fiasco, and covid, so its entirely possible something may not make it to page official photos and poof....just show up. World is still in utter chaos.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/256169557074?hash=item3ba4e53c52:g:YqMAAOSwwThkzS3Q&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwMUdT1SA2H6LxJZg6%2FnBV3ceIw0IilZkWm03AWyfpK4Vb055PWOCgw3ooRKBMiqPO0zTUjpRHH8Lzn2HLT6yWpKPhZtoJOevqHX%2FSL0%2BIKoSqP3J0IzRxlSXhNpAllC4sAvu9bnl0NAfwpRVA1ex9VEgd1yh7dnLHPfBMFRW9%2F1lkFWrBm4rcB%2B32OXc1yg%2BCRzBFbhjpjGwbBVuOwtL57oRsrff0HejZcRXkVK5UdBYiZyb6HCGDIn3s3nD3FttdA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_KW_sS5Yg (https://www.ebay.com/itm/256169557074?hash=item3ba4e53c52:g:YqMAAOSwwThkzS3Q&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwMUdT1SA2H6LxJZg6%2FnBV3ceIw0IilZkWm03AWyfpK4Vb055PWOCgw3ooRKBMiqPO0zTUjpRHH8Lzn2HLT6yWpKPhZtoJOevqHX%2FSL0%2BIKoSqP3J0IzRxlSXhNpAllC4sAvu9bnl0NAfwpRVA1ex9VEgd1yh7dnLHPfBMFRW9%2F1lkFWrBm4rcB%2B32OXc1yg%2BCRzBFbhjpjGwbBVuOwtL57oRsrff0HejZcRXkVK5UdBYiZyb6HCGDIn3s3nD3FttdA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_KW_sS5Yg)
I've got a question for you, if you can tell by looking at your figure. Does the head turn or is the head and neck all one piece that will turn? I'm finally able to plan a custom but that will make all the difference. Thank you!
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on August 15, 2023, 10:17:42 PM
I've got a question for you, if you can tell by looking at your figure. Does the head turn or is the head and neck all one piece that will turn? I'm finally able to plan a custom but that will make all the difference. Thank you!
Well, it looks like it turns to me. Ive never taken any out of the box, but it appears it can be turned. I hope I am right,lol. Don't want to steer ye wrong.
Quote from: Subatomic_Matt on August 15, 2023, 10:17:42 PM
I've got a question for you, if you can tell by looking at your figure. Does the head turn or is the head and neck all one piece that will turn? I'm finally able to plan a custom but that will make all the difference. Thank you!
A broken, unpainted, headless sample. I believe the head and neck, like all the rest of the ReAction UM figures, are one piece, just like Kenner's original Star Wars figures, but I've never held a WoL.
(https://i.postimg.cc/QCXgNPSK/s-l1600-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jwFnZMpR)
That's better info than I can provide. I have never opened any of mine,lol.
Got a notice from BBTS that the Super 7 Werewolf Of London figure is in and will be shipped to me shortly.
AND...
Super 7 finally put the Werewolf Of London figure on their site for sale.
Got my Super 7 Werewolf Of London figure today from BBTS. Very nice. Prob the last "Universal Monsters" figure, tho he's apparently not considered a Universal Monster anymore.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on August 23, 2023, 03:46:42 PM
Prob the last "Universal Monsters" figure, tho he's apparently not considered a Universal Monster anymore.
Now what?! Did U not keep up the © on that movie?
LOL. Like the Metaluna Mutant, somehow this character doesn't have any Universal logo on the packaging. Maybe Universal just doesn't care about the lesser know characters anymore. And possibly because the families of these long dead actors all want a piece of the pie.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on August 23, 2023, 07:35:45 PM
Maybe Universal just doesn't care about the lesser know characters anymore.
I bet they'd care if I started selling copies of the movie!
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on August 23, 2023, 07:35:45 PM
And possibly because the families of these long dead actors all want a piece of the pie.
So, they're giving them the whole pie? ;D
I'm guessing Universal weighed the legal costs. How much can they make off of these smallet characters vs how much to fight challenges in court.
I heard that the Karloff estate sold the rights to Boris' image to Universal for characters he played in the Universal film. So they can use Boris' image. But I heard that the family of Glenn Strange now wants to license Glenn's image. So do you think Universal is going to ok toys, masks, etc of the Frankenstein monster with Karloff's likeness or Strange's? Gonna be Karloff since the own his likeness and the classic monster makeup design.
Each actor's estate has the rights per CA courts ruling to their image and likeness, in and out of make ups. That is why we see the estates name on these products. Universal can share with the estates, but they don't want to. This is why they offer the generic or cartoon monsters likeness.
Karloff estate settled many yrs ago with Universal. Not sure how long the agreement is for, but yes Universal has the Karloff likeness rights. Good luck to the Strange estates. Perhaps like the Hull estate, and Chaney, Lugosi estate they will also independently sale the Strange monster image-now i'd Buy that!
Weird tho that the Werewolf Of Lindon figure has NO Universal copyright on it.
It's almost October - wonder if / when Super 7 is going to put up for order (or pre-order) the Halloween colored Super Soapies that one of our members got in error from them.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on September 23, 2023, 06:44:35 PM
It's almost October - wonder if / when Super 7 is going to put up for order (or pre-order) the Halloween colored Super Soapies
God, I hope it's the last one! Four is enough of anything!
I still want them to release the 3 spies they didnt release in glow in the dark paint schemes...invisible man, bride of Frankenstein and the mummy.
I meant Soapies. Dark spell check.
Well one thing they've just listed is 3 more The Worst colour variants in glow 80's colours?! To make things even cheaper the three characters they've picked are from the first wave (released 2016) and there must been at least 7 variants for these already (just checked and for one of these figures this will be the 10th colour variant!).
Let's hope there's something else a little more interesting coming.
Ian
They get their bang outta a buck. They must sell if they keep these variants coming. I was surprised that it tool them about 3 years to release the Soapies. They should really sell them without any bubble solution in them. Maybe include a little packet (like size of a ketchup packet at McDonalds, etc) that you mix with water in the bottle - that would avoid leakage and reduce the weight - cheaper to ship.
Quote from: Palifan on September 24, 2023, 09:09:03 AM
Well one thing they've just listed is 3 more The Worst colour variants in glow 80's colours?! To make things even cheaper the three characters they've picked are from the first wave (released 2016) and there must been at least 7 variants for these already (just checked and for one of these figures this will be the 10th colour variant!).
Let's hope there's something else a little more interesting coming.
Ian
Sooooo many repaints. They get so much use out of those molds that they shouldn't be charging $20 for a 3.75" figure. The cost is my biggest gripe with them.
That way they get more profits from their sculpts. I think I'm pretty much burned out with all the variant paint jobs on the Universal monster figures. At least for this year. Money is rather tight right about now for me.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on September 24, 2023, 12:36:01 PM
That way they get more profits from their sculpts. I think I'm pretty much burned out with all the variant paint jobs on the Universal monster figures. At least for this year. Money is rather tight right about now for me.
I can understand the need to help out with the cost of these steel moulds but enough already with the variants (especially when you get past 5 of them!). I'm the fool though who has all 9 Black Falcon and all 10 Batula variants ;D
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on September 24, 2023, 09:09:03 AM
Well one thing they've just listed is 3 more The Worst colour variants in glow 80's colours?!
Do you have a link? I don't see any new UMs.
NOT Universal Monsters figures - I believe they were The Worst figures.
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 24, 2023, 06:56:29 PM
Do you have a link? I don't see any new UMs.
As mentioned by MonsterBaker666, these 3 are from The Worst Mike. It'll be interesting to see what UM releases they might be doing though (if any!).
Ian
Quote from: Palifan on September 24, 2023, 08:31:33 PM
As mentioned by MonsterBaker666, these 3 are from The Worst Mike.
Ohhh! Never mind. ;D
The only Universal monsters products we know about (or suspect) would be Halloween colors for the Soapies.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on September 24, 2023, 10:21:14 PM
The only Universal monsters products we know about (or suspect) would be Halloween colors for the Soapies.
Ding ding ding!
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on September 25, 2023, 03:18:45 AM
Ding ding ding!
Absolutely correct! Would you like to go for double, or nothing?
S& solicited Boodega '23 merch to wholesale in March of this year (a first!), but it's all still embargoed I believe.
That said, Vampira and Svengoolie ReAction figures were in the mix, and Sven is out now with Vampira having been teased. S7 also teased a glow version of Regan from The Exorcist and I wouldn't bee at all surprised to see her released on their Remco homage card, along with one other horror luminary.
They've teased "Monster Kids". There are also some other ReAction releases in glow and / or Halloween colors, but none are UM (though if you're a fan of pre-code horror comics...).
The Halloween colors Mutant soapie slipped out some months ago and it wouldn't be surpriseing to see all six UM characters in the same colorway, would it?
That's it for items solicited to wholesale that I think us monster lovers would have an interest in, but I'm not at all privy to anything that isn't available to retailers this time around, so there's room for a surprise or two. We shall see.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on September 25, 2023, 04:25:30 PM
S& solicited Boodega '23 merch to wholesale in March of this year (a first!), but it's all still embargoed I believe.
Any Creatures in that mix? I forget what Boogega stuff there was.
Ya'll see the S7 NYTF '23 coverage?
https://www.toyark.com/2023/09/30/toy-fair-2023-super7-ultimates-and-reaction-the-worst-dd-conan-gremlins-universal-monsters-and-more-516367 (https://www.toyark.com/2023/09/30/toy-fair-2023-super7-ultimates-and-reaction-the-worst-dd-conan-gremlins-universal-monsters-and-more-516367)
https://www.toyark.com/2023/09/30/toy-fair-2023-super7-super-cyborg-and-godzilla-516204 (https://www.toyark.com/2023/09/30/toy-fair-2023-super7-super-cyborg-and-godzilla-516204)
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on September 30, 2023, 08:33:24 PM
Ya'll see the S7 NYTF '23 coverage?
Looks like they have every UM still available on their website.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on September 30, 2023, 08:33:24 PM
Ya'll see the S7 NYTF '23 coverage?
https://www.toyark.com/2023/09/30/toy-fair-2023-super7-ultimates-and-reaction-the-worst-dd-conan-gremlins-universal-monsters-and-more-516367 (https://www.toyark.com/2023/09/30/toy-fair-2023-super7-ultimates-and-reaction-the-worst-dd-conan-gremlins-universal-monsters-and-more-516367)
https://www.toyark.com/2023/09/30/toy-fair-2023-super7-super-cyborg-and-godzilla-516204 (https://www.toyark.com/2023/09/30/toy-fair-2023-super7-super-cyborg-and-godzilla-516204)
The Halloween Kids figures are noteworthy, including the Metaluna Mutant figure.
S7 has announced their Boodega '23 merch:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cx8VU-NxvSl/ (https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cx8VU-NxvSl/)
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on October 03, 2023, 05:09:37 PM
S7 has announced their Boodega '23 merch:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CxLfsNCok5s/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CxLfsNCok5s/)
Shannon, all I see are some cute doggos. Where's the monsters?
Super7 Boodega 2023 up for sale, including Orange Soapies, Vampira and Svengoolie Reaction figures.
https://super7.com/collections/boodega-2023?_kx=T3-i4oEdduNeuUzARmKvsGRwaKSrynwpSQLVEfdhD1ykXNjbO6FV6DJqnd9VToNAfOHURxwYBW3sCRUyC_z6og%3D%3D.Rge4HY&page=2&utm_medium=campaign&utm_source=Klaviyo
I caved and got a Creature Soapie an a Creature luminator. I gotta rein in my spending. Would not mind it if shipping was cheaper.
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I didn't buy anything! Either my will power is getting stronger, or the little voice in my head that says "we like eating food" is winning out.
I'll be ordering a Vampirella and Svengoolie figures as well as an orange Creature Soapy. The rest looks excellent but the +$5 higher than I wish they were priced, shipping cost and space limitations will keep me from other stuff right now.
I'll prob get the Vampira figure. Amok Time has a really nice looking Tor Johnson figure up for preorder.
Just bought Vampirella and the Halloween Frank soakie. I really dig the Halloween colors, I would get them all if I didnt already have a full set of the GITD and the B&W.
I actually prefer these but enough is enough lol.
Surprised they didn't release the 3 Soapies they didnt release in glow in the dark previously.
I'm underwhelmed.
I bought the Creature. Damn, I hate paying to ship all that heavy water! This ain't helping me save for that $125 Creature!
Odd they only had the single Halloween Kid figure. I was going to get the Metaluna Mutant Halloween Kid.
The Vampira ReAction figure definitely doesn't look like a retro style figure, it just looks like a modern day 3¾" figure....I probsbly would have collected the Universal Monster ReActions had they been done more like this.
I passed. Only way to stop Super 7 from producing endless repaints and exclusives is don't buy them.
Quote from: fearliath on October 03, 2023, 11:09:07 PM
Odd they only had the single Halloween Kid figure.
I didn't see any! Which one did you see?
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 04, 2023, 01:46:06 AM
I didn't see any! Which one did you see?
Batula Boy
https://super7.com/collections/boodega-2023/products/halloween-kids-reaction-batula-boy-the-worst
Quote from: fearliath on October 04, 2023, 02:16:02 AM
Batula Boy
Musta missed it. So, what about the others (he axed, rhetorically)?
Where is that photo, or link to see the other Halloween Kids?
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 04, 2023, 02:55:07 AM
Where is that photo, or link to see the other Halloween Kids?
https://www.toyark.com/2023/09/30/toy-fair-2023-super7-ultimates-and-reaction-the-worst-dd-conan-gremlins-universal-monsters-and-more-516367#&gid=1&pid=1 (https://www.toyark.com/2023/09/30/toy-fair-2023-super7-ultimates-and-reaction-the-worst-dd-conan-gremlins-universal-monsters-and-more-516367#&gid=1&pid=1)
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 03, 2023, 05:21:19 PM
Shannon, all I see are some cute doggos. Where's the monsters?
Weird, no idea what happened there! It's all now up on their site.
Maybe this'll work?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cx8VU-NxvSl/ (https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cx8VU-NxvSl/)
Quote from: zombiehorror on October 04, 2023, 03:03:03 AM
https://www.toyark.com/2023/09/30/toy-fair-2023-super7-ultimates-and-reaction-the-worst-dd-conan-gremlins-universal-monsters-and-more-516367#&gid=1&pid=1 (https://www.toyark.com/2023/09/30/toy-fair-2023-super7-ultimates-and-reaction-the-worst-dd-conan-gremlins-universal-monsters-and-more-516367#&gid=1&pid=1)
Those aren't the ones I was thinking of. Maybe it wasn't S7? I was thinking of the ones with the Creature, Frank, Mummy, etc. The Ben Cooper costumes/masks.
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 04, 2023, 05:04:12 AM
Those aren't the ones I was thinking of. Maybe it wasn't S7? I was thinking of the ones with the Creature, Frank, Mummy, etc. The Ben Cooper costumes/masks.
I believe you're thinking of the NECA Ben Cooper kids to be released sometime in early 2024.
Anyone remember the 1960s Colorforms Outer Space Men bendie figures? I'd love for Super 7 to come out with 3.75 inch versions of them.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on October 04, 2023, 01:41:00 PM
Anyone remember the 1960s Colorforms Outer Space Men bendie figures? I'd love for Super 7 to come out with 3.75 inch versions of them.
Or Major Matt Mason!
Yep, I'd go for a 3.75 inch Matt Mason. And Calisto. And Sgt. Storm. And Doug Davis.
I'd LOVE 3.75 Captain Action, Action Boy and Dr. Evil. I know Zica Toys started a line, but I think by the time they were finally manufactured they lost the rights. And I found them just after the blue suited action figure went out of stock, leaving only the purple and grey variant colors, so I only got those 2.
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 04, 2023, 05:04:12 AM
Those aren't the ones I was thinking of. Maybe it wasn't S7? I was thinking of the ones with the Creature, Frank, Mummy, etc. The Ben Cooper costumes/masks.
There is a guy on FB that does much better versions than Neca with accurate masks and costumes. Handmakes every part. Even the bodies.
Quote from: fearliath on October 04, 2023, 01:01:58 PM
I believe you're thinking of the NECA Ben Cooper kids to be released sometime in early 2024.
Thanks for the correction! :)
My Vampira figure has shipped. Should be in my hands 10/10/23.
Super 7 seems to be slow at shipping things out. Maybe they are just overwhelmed at the moment, since boodega.
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Got my Vampira figure today. VERY happy with it - looks much better in person than in photos. If you're a fan of hers, get this figure, you won't be sorry.
Anybody collect any of the Star Trek TNG Reaction figures? I'm wondering how the "Elementary Dear Data" figures scale with their UM stuff.
Got my Vampira and halloween colored Frank soaky. Both in great condition. They wrapped Frank in extra plastic so thats cool...
I'm still on the hunt for a Vampira
Hi everyone!
Here's a new piece I did for RUE MORGUE on Super 7's new wave of "Halloween Orange" Universal Monsters Super Soapies.
Hope you like it!
-James
https://rue-morgue.com/super7-halloween-new-wave-universal-monsters-super-soapies/
Excellent!
I haven't been able to find either of my usual favorite horror mags lately, so it's nice to at least not miss out on this.
Not UM but for Godzilla Day they've got some terrific looking variant Reaction figures!
https://super7.com/collections/godzilla
A lot of the Universal Monster stuff is on sale (up to 40% off).
https://super7.com/collections/universal-monsters
25% off all action figures on Super7.com. Also 25% off the Super Soapies.
Super 7 has some new Godzilla figures based on the new Godzilla Minus One film. Plus a cool Godzilla skeleton figure.
I'll probably buy the Godzilla skeleton figure. It has a nice package display and a mini oxygen destroyer accessory.
"Show us your guts" Creature is on the way (so they say)! :)
I saw that. Still waiting for my Godzilla skeleton. They printed the shipping label, but so far it hasn't shipped. It's listed as "Sold Out" now in their website.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on December 13, 2023, 11:19:25 PM
I saw that. Still waiting for my Godzilla skeleton. They printed the shipping label, but so far it hasn't shipped. It's listed as "Sold Out" now in their website.
My son wanted it so I ordered it for Christmas because it was in stock and wouldn't have any trouble arriving by Christmas. My order doesn't even show the label was printed.
Fingers crossed for both of us.
Well, good news for me...my Godzilla skeleton is out for delivery. Strangely, the USPS tracking has been "the label was created-awaiting package" for days, and now it's "out for delivery " with nothing in between.
Got my Godzilla skeleton figure today. Very nicely made and packaged. High marks.