DSTZach Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Planet of the Apes has come up, but it's not Planet of the Apes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 That leaves Predator. Hooray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmeaux Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Something with McFarlane?https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=803898842987533&set=a.171300292914061.37183.160535290657228&type=1&relevant_count=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 http://www.nerdist.com/2014/07/exclusive-todd-mcfarlane-on-his-upcoming-walking-dead-building-toy-sets/ These look pretty good. They look like a good scale for Minimates! What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmeaux Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Cool, thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 (edited) it's not Planet of the Apes.PotA does absolutely nothing for me...glad to hear this. Edited July 8, 2014 by youbastards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Would have liked to see Minimate horses, but we probably wouldn't have had Minimate horses anyway. I didn't think POTA was really the choice, because it's something DST has apparently been pursuing for awhile, and why would they go too far out of their way to pursue something with the likely limited appeal of POTA? I still don't see Predator as being very likely due to the fact that they are so readily compatible with Aliens, but other than that it would seem the front runner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I didn't think POTA was really the choice, because it's something DST has apparently been pursuing for awhile, and why would they go too far out of their way to pursue something with the likely limited appeal of POTA? Beats me. It's not like the franchise has any amount of longevity. But yeah. Predator has always seemed the obvious choice to me, especially if we're considering translucent variants and something that complements another line. So THAT can't be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 (edited) Well I'm talking about collectible appeal. The Kubricks (for both old films and the Burton one, I believe) were distributed in the U.S., were not huge sellers, and could be bought for a song on the secondary market (or this used to be the case anyway. They may be worth a bit more now that the new movies have come out). The only other major toy line I'm aware of apart from MEGO--which isn't really applicable, being from a totally different time--are the NECA ones, which are targeting a pretty niche group. But to clarify--I can definitely see DST doing it, but I can't see them spending a lot of time and effort over a long period of time on it. Edited July 8, 2014 by karamazov80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_CRIPPLER Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I wish it was Predator, but I'm leaning towards A Nightmare Before Christmas. I noticed a lot of ANBC merchandise showing up lately. I liked the movie, but wouldn't be interested in minimates except for a Jack Skellington for my son since he loved the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Hot Toys produced a Cosbaby POTA line .....they also produced two Aliens v Predator lines . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmeaux Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Would have liked to see Minimate horses I'd buy so many I'd need a corral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Well I'm talking about collectible appeal. The Kubricks (for both old films and the Burton one, I believe) were distributed in the U.S., were not huge sellers, and could be bought for a song on the secondary market (or this used to be the case anyway. They may be worth a bit more now that the new movies have come out). The only other major toy line I'm aware of apart from MEGO--which isn't really applicable, being from a totally different time--are the NECA ones, which are targeting a pretty niche group. But to clarify--I can definitely see DST doing it, but I can't see them spending a lot of time and effort over a long period of time on it. Collectible appeal may be changing. Burton's reimagining did nothing for the franchise. Rise of the Planet of the Apes had to overcome that flick and I'm reading nothing but praise for the sequel. How does that translates into merchandise in the long run? We'll have to see but I know nostalgia's a powerful drug or DST wouldn't have hung on to Star Trek all this time. But I agree; it's not the kind of property I see DST spending a long time pursuing. It just happens to be my Holy Grail property for Minimates thanks to Mego. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja Mate Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Well I'm talking about collectible appeal. The Kubricks (for both old films and the Burton one, I believe) were distributed in the U.S., were not huge sellers, and could be bought for a song on the secondary market (or this used to be the case anyway. They may be worth a bit more now that the new movies have come out). The only other major toy line I'm aware of apart from MEGO--which isn't really applicable, being from a totally different time--are the NECA ones, which are targeting a pretty niche group. But to clarify--I can definitely see DST doing it, but I can't see them spending a lot of time and effort over a long period of time on it. Collectible appeal may be changing. Burton's reimagining did nothing for the franchise. Rise of the Planet of the Apes had to overcome that flick and I'm reading nothing but praise for the sequel. How does that translates into merchandise in the long run? We'll have to see but I know nostalgia's a powerful drug or DST wouldn't have hung on to Star Trek all this time. But I agree; it's not the kind of property I see DST spending a long time pursuing. It just happens to be my Holy Grail property for Minimates thanks to Mego. Ah! another mego collector! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowlar Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Did I hear "Holy Grail"? That's it! The new license must be Monty Python mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzorio Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Did I hear "Holy Grail"? That's it! The new license must be Monty Python mates. That would be wonderful! Really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmeaux Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Did I hear "Holy Grail"? Indiana Jones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roccothegreat Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 i wish for some planet of the apes ones. new or old lines. the older series are super easy to make just have sculpted hair parts on normal bodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I don't think i'd be interested in modern PotA. The realism they've gone for in the new films would make for far less interesting action figures than the classic series. The Tim Burton film would actually yield interesting action figures, too. As what the line actually is - i'm stumped. I do hope it's something bright and toyetic though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zexion_Armando Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Unless its something like Saga or Fables or something, lol.have we at least deciphered if its comic or tv or game related yet? Cause that would help a ton. .... Or due to renewed interest in Sailor Moon, DST decided it wanted all of my monies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzorio Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Fables? I'm in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombie Shakespeare Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Seems like we've been talking about this forever. Hard to believe it's only been 6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Except that this thread was started in May, which means we've been talking about it for two months. (and it does feel like forever). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undeadpool Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) has anyone brought up POTC series? i know it would compliment the Callico Jack stuff but maybe those dont count since they're no longer in production? or maybe the Simpsons? though i doubt they'd want to compete with the Lego's Edited July 10, 2014 by undeadpool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zexion_Armando Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 PotC would be okay, and it fits the time criteria, but on the other hand, the property is currently in limbo in terms of gaining attentio And I know Simpsons seems impossible. Perhaps maybe futurama? Would also fit the hints, still is pretty popular, and releasing Bender as a single pack would still sell pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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