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[Dr. Blasko]

Yeah, I think it was intended as an insult but I don't understand. For an insult to work, it has to be understood by the insultee. Try again.

You smell funny.

Ha ha ha! Ha ha ha! Ha ha ha ha ha! /mandark laugh

[Mord]

Now, that works.

[aura of foreboding]

Lugosi also dealt with Universal for the Neca Headknocker, the Jakks Pacific figure/dio, the Forever Collectibles bobble head, and the American Greetings talking ornament to name a few non-Sideshow items. Some were only a couple of years ago. Also, why does someone go on the "Modern Toys" section of this site to constantly state how they prefer the good old toys? After all, there is a "Vintage Toys" section.

That was during a time of relative peace between Lugosi and Universal.  They even managed to create a great looking image of Lugosi as Dracula for paper goods.  Then, as soon as Sideshow disappeared, that good relationship went away.  I don't know the reason, I just know it happened.  I guess the deal he brokered with them timed out, and he decided not to renew the relationship. 

[Dr. Blasko]

Now, that works.Dude are we the only two on this site? I feel like I've been here all day. Remember the Wizard of Ed?

lol certainly seems so!

[Count_Zirock]

It's odd, it's only been a few years since Lugosi & Universal would at least deal with one another. Now, I guess we can expect 14 years of Broadway Dracula merch vs. Universal-licensed generic Dracula merch. I'd much rather see (and buy) a Carradine Dracula figure, or, in a pinch, Chaney Jr, than something that's SUPPOSED to be Lugosi, yet ISN'T.

[Dr. Blasko]

It's odd, it's only been a few years since Lugosi & Universal would at least deal with one another. Now, I guess we can expect 14 years of Broadway Dracula merch vs. Universal-licensed generic Dracula merch. I'd much rather see (and buy) a Carradine Dracula figure, or, in a pinch, Chaney Jr, than something that's SUPPOSED to be Lugosi, yet ISN'T.

Hm, now that would be interesting, and quite acceptable. I think the issue though is that even a generic Dracula still has a semblance of Lugosi, and that is what the mass market is aware of. Business wise, I get why they do it, but I would like to see at least one Carradine and Chaney Jr.

[Mord]

I totally agree. If they do a generic Dracula because younger kids don't know the difference, then why not an evil-looking Carradine Dracula. Collectors will know the difference (and the kids wont mind). DST did say they were trying to release the most screen-accurate Universal monster figures to date. That's a bold statement considering most of us have those beautiful Sideshow pieces. I do give them a lot of credit for the next two waves of figures (go Mr. Hyde!!!).

[Dr. Blasko]

I totally agree. If they do a generic Dracula because younger kids don't know the difference, then why not an evil-looking Carradine Dracula. Collectors will know the difference (and the kids wont mind). DST did say they were trying to release the most screen-accurate Universal monster figures to date. That's a bold statement considering most of us have those beautiful Sideshow pieces. I do give them a lot of credit for the next two waves of figures (go Mr. Hyde!!!).

Yeah, the next waves are looking amazing for sure!

[Monster Bob]

[Mord]

I thought this was about the DST figures. Oh, oh...that's right. Oops!

[Count_Zirock]

I would like to see at least one Carradine and Chaney Jr.

[Dr. Blasko]

I meant from DST lol

That bust... yeah... still doesn't look that great.

*looks down*

FRANKISSTEIN LIVES!

[Mord]

Yeah, I still don't see Chaney.

[Dr. Blasko]

Yeah, I still don't see Chaney.

That's because you're not using...



IMAGGGGGGINATION

[Mord]

I'd need to be REALLY stoned for that to look like Chaney Jr.