Playmates...Terminator Toys as an example of what they can do now.
#1
Posted 03 January 2009 - 07:28 AM
I stumbled across this:
http://toynewsi.com/...16&itemid=13848
It's Playmates terminator toy line with many of the same sizes as the Trek line will have.
If this is any indication of what Mass Market Trek has to look forward to then I am
much less worried in terms of quality.
Are they perfect? No, but a giant leap for Playmates nonetheless.
Thoughts?
#2
Posted 03 January 2009 - 08:06 AM
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Posted 03 January 2009 - 08:28 AM
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Posted 03 January 2009 - 09:01 AM
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Posted 03 January 2009 - 09:10 AM
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Posted 03 January 2009 - 10:54 AM
#7
Posted 03 January 2009 - 01:31 PM
If the Treks are 6", they might look decent along with the DST's, as they are actually closer to 6" anyway.
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Posted 03 January 2009 - 04:24 PM
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Posted 03 January 2009 - 06:19 PM
#10
Posted 03 January 2009 - 07:50 PM
Don where do you specifically think the toys have gone backwards because I too dont see the Terminator stuff as spectacular but am just curious as to what specifically you see as being wrong?
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Posted 03 January 2009 - 08:26 PM
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Posted 03 January 2009 - 08:53 PM
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Posted 03 January 2009 - 09:09 PM
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Posted 03 January 2009 - 10:58 PM
#15
Posted 04 January 2009 - 01:00 AM
#16
Posted 04 January 2009 - 01:56 AM
Keep in mind this is 3 3/4" scale that I am commenting on mainly. DST has had a couple of stinkers out there too! Geordi's communicator badge which didn't match the other crew's badges, uniform colors which didn't quite match the wave before and finally Data's bent leg travesty! Looks like that one has returned to haunt us in The Motion Picture Two Pack! The difference in TOS and TNG scales is definately an annoyance too! It seems like we may never get the perfect line, but I'm sure happy we are finally getting everything we have coming now. Just a few short years ago the future of these kinds of products was pretty bleak!
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Posted 04 January 2009 - 02:08 AM
#18
Posted 04 January 2009 - 07:13 AM
Keep in mind this is 3 3/4" scale that I am commenting on mainly. DST has had a couple of stinkers out there too! Geordi's communicator badge which didn't match the other crew's badges, uniform colors which didn't quite match the wave before and finally Data's bent leg travesty! Looks like that one has returned to haunt us in The Motion Picture Two Pack! The difference in TOS and TNG scales is definately an annoyance too! It seems like we may never get the perfect line, but I'm sure happy we are finally getting everything we have coming now. Just a few short years ago the future of these kinds of products was pretty bleak!
I've only glanced at the Zizzle figures, but I think they looked good.
I have a few of the DC figures Mattel's putting out at that scale, but it's more because I love the characters than because the figures are good. Articulation is ridiculously lacking, with many figures lacking any arm articulation past shoulders. Paint jobs are iffy at times, and they cut too many corners using paint for detail where sculpting is required. I fear that this line is going to look even worse when Hasbro's Marvel line comes out, but maybe that'll push Mattel to improve things.
Though I agree that Hasbro's SW line has the occasional stinker, they've put out some absolutely phenomenal figures in the past few years. I'd say the same for their GI Joe and Indy lines. Articulation, paint and sculpting is a loooong way from what they were putting out even five years ago. Right now, Hasbro is the cream of the crop at this scale, in my opinion, and their output is what I'll be judging Playmates against.
#19
Posted 04 January 2009 - 09:17 AM
I have a few of the DC figures Mattel's putting out at that scale, but it's more because I love the characters than because the figures are good. Articulation is ridiculously lacking, with many figures lacking any arm articulation past shoulders. Paint jobs are iffy at times, and they cut too many corners using paint for detail where sculpting is required. I fear that this line is going to look even worse when Hasbro's Marvel line comes out, but maybe that'll push Mattel to improve things.
Though I agree that Hasbro's SW line has the occasional stinker, they've put out some absolutely phenomenal figures in the past few years. I'd say the same for their GI Joe and Indy lines. Articulation, paint and sculpting is a loooong way from what they were putting out even five years ago. Right now, Hasbro is the cream of the crop at this scale, in my opinion, and their output is what I'll be judging Playmates against.
Yeah, I agree about Hasbro. Their Star Wars line is miles above the competition in this scale. Which is why I complain when they do put out sucky figures like some have been lately. I know Hasbro is capable of much better than googly eyed Indiana Jones. I also have to agree about Mattels Infinate Heroes line. Hasbro's 3 3/4" Marvel Super Heroes are going to blow them away! Has anyone bought any of Mezco's Hellboy 2- 3 3/4" action figures? Those are true masterpieces. They have all the quality and articulation of the 7" figures shrunk down into the smaller scale. I wish DST could do that for Star Trek!
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Posted 04 January 2009 - 09:59 AM
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