PRESIDENTIAL MONSTERS from Heroes in Action Toys

ChrisW · February 16, 2013, 09:56:27 PM

Saw these at Toy Fair. Action figures of monster-themed president figures. The first figures (and illustrations) are pretty strong, theme and concept-wise. It seems like the idea lost some steam, and has strayed from presidents to other political figures...and I think that hurts the series. For example, they have (proposed) figures of Al Gore as a mad assistant, Dr. Benjamin Franklinstein, Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton illustrated - I seriously doubt they will go forward with those figures.
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McDougals House of Horror · February 16, 2013, 11:51:24 PM

I love the Baracula -- sucking the life out of his victims (U.S. workers) -- perfect!

Count_Zirock · February 17, 2013, 12:12:07 AM

No thanks. Plenty of movie monster toys that still need to be made before I'd even be halfway interested in these. I'd be more interested in a line of figures that gave us the literary interpretations of great monsters (Count Dracula as first described by Stoker; Frankenstein's Creation with the yellow, watery eyes; Quasimodo; Erik; Carmilla Karnstein; etc) than these. It just seems like far too much of a niche market for these to ever be profitable, too.

Type3Toys · February 17, 2013, 07:48:55 PM

Quote from: Count_Zirock on February 17, 2013, 12:12:07 AM
No thanks. Plenty of movie monster toys that still need to be made before I'd even be halfway interested in these. I'd be more interested in a line of figures that gave us the literary interpretations of great monsters (Count Dracula as first described by Stoker; Frankenstein's Creation with the yellow, watery eyes; Quasimodo; Erik; Carmilla Karnstein; etc) than these. It just seems like far too much of a niche market for these to ever be profitable, too.

I agree with you 100%. I have seen these in real life, although they are very well done, I would much rather have real movie/novel monsters of the same quality. I would love to see a toy company pull off Einstien's Frankenstien Monster.

Mord · February 18, 2013, 09:20:16 PM

Quote from: McDougals House of Horror on February 16, 2013, 11:51:24 PM
I love the Baracula -- sucking the life out of his victims (U.S. workers) -- perfect!

Didn't "Baracula" propose raising the U.S. workers minimum wage (with Republican opposition). Sounds like it's the other way around.

Count_Zirock · February 19, 2013, 09:28:59 AM

Quote from: Mord on February 18, 2013, 09:20:16 PMDidn't "Baracula" propose raising the U.S. workers minimum wage (with Republican opposition). Sounds like it's the other way around.

Another reason to dislike these toys: political polarization. Isn't there enough of that going on, right now? Do we have to drag our beloved monsters down into the political muck, too? To quote the wise and eloquent Mister Horse, "No sir, I don't like it."

nospillblood · February 19, 2013, 01:08:21 PM

Personally I am pro-presidential monsters, but I don't like the inevitable political squabbles that result. I for one really like Lincolnstein, but they should stay away from presidents that were in office less than 20 or so years ago.

Count_Zirock · February 19, 2013, 02:17:16 PM

Quote from: nospillblood on February 19, 2013, 01:08:21 PMI for one really like Lincolnstein, but they should stay away from presidents that were in office less than 20 or so years ago.

I'd prefer an "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" figure before Lincolnstein. Again, just a matter of personal preference. Of course, there's no licensing involved, so that makes the Presidential Monsters figures cost-effective for the company, and relatively cheap for collectors, too. I can certainly understand the appeal from that perspective.

Mord · February 22, 2013, 09:58:07 PM

How about "Abraham Lincoln Vs Zombies"? A lot more campy fun.

Count_Zirock · February 22, 2013, 11:34:45 PM

Quote from: Mord on February 22, 2013, 09:58:07 PMHow about "Abraham Lincoln Vs Zombies"? A lot more campy fun.

How about a two-pack with an "FDR: American Badass" figure?

Scatter · February 23, 2013, 08:48:40 AM

Quote from: Count_Zirock on February 17, 2013, 12:12:07 AM
No thanks. Plenty of movie monster toys that still need to be made before I'd even be halfway interested in these. I'd be more interested in a line of figures that gave us the literary interpretations of great monsters (Count Dracula as first described by Stoker; Frankenstein's Creation with the yellow, watery eyes; Quasimodo; Erik; Carmilla Karnstein; etc) than these.

Agreed.

Monster Bob · February 23, 2013, 08:55:38 AM

I always have to ask myself with items like these- 'Will I actually want this in five years, or will it just be another "thing" in a pile of stuff?'

capoetc · February 23, 2013, 11:15:49 AM

Quote from: Mord on February 18, 2013, 09:20:16 PM
Didn't "Baracula" propose raising the U.S. workers minimum wage (with Republican opposition). Sounds like it's the other way around.

I'd be happy to have the minimum wage discussion offline, complete with data to show why raising it is a really bad idea for the exact people it is purported to help.

And, I agree -- I have no interest in Presidential monster swag. I watch movies to get away from politics and other topics that come with daily life.

horrorhunter · February 23, 2013, 02:15:33 PM

ixnay on the oliticspay

zombiehorror · February 23, 2013, 02:20:33 PM

The first wave had some cool designs but one can see the concept running out of steam quickly, only a few of the new ones are worth looking at!

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PRESIDENTIAL MONSTERS from Heroes in Action Toys