TBT! Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Seriously, guys I agree wih drgnrbrn; Rocky is a lame pick when they could have picked Star Wars, Star Trek, or James Bond. I honestly don't see why they are doing this--I mean how many of you prefer Rocky(some boxer dude) to Darth Vader (Evil genius with light saber)? :deathstroke: Very Few... But I'm sure hasbro who totally control the starwars Figure licences would have something to say about it.... As for StarTrek..... I believe that one is in the pipeline... T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I actually prefer Rocky to Darth Vader. I feel that(block figure-wise) that Star Wars is LEGO's deal, I don't think it would work for Mini's. That, plus I never really did care for Darth Vader in the movies, but you all probably think I'm crazy for that. Am I right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I actually prefer Rocky to Darth Vader. I feel that(block figure-wise) that Star Wars is LEGO's deal, I don't think it would work for Mini's. That, plus I never really did care for Darth Vader in the movies, but you all probably think I'm crazy for that. Am I right? Nope we have a whole other bunch of reasons for thinking you're crazy..... T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 You know, after I posted that, I could see that coming ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdyCarter Posted July 25, 2006 Author Share Posted July 25, 2006 Seriously, guys I agree wih drgnrbrn; Rocky is a lame pick when they could have picked Star Wars, Star Trek, or James Bond. I honestly don't see why they are doing this--I mean how many of you prefer Rocky(some boxer dude) to Darth Vader (Evil genius with light saber)? :deathstroke: And somewhere fans of the half dozen Rocky movies are saying "Deathstroke - thats lame, we need more Balboa" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Also it's a dog-eat-dog world in the toy licensing arena - you can't say "Oh we could either make Rocky or Star Wars, which shall we choose?" - it's just not that simple. I agree with drgnrbrn316 in that I'd like to see a few lines done well than a lot of lines done poorly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch77 Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I look at this as DST picking up a license to do a range of toys & collectibles (from props to busts to minimates) from that licensed property. The announcement is much the same as the X-Men 3 license. They're not looking at it as what license would benefit from making minimates out of, they're looking at it as what available license can they make toys/collectibles out of that will make money. From what it looks like the props are the main focus right now. If those do well and the demand for Rocky collectibles stays high then we may be lucky and see some minimates. But my guess is the minimates are down the line priority wise, same as with X3, and more than likely they'll never see the light of day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 There was a bit of control art on the back of the hardcopy Spectrum being handed out at the DST booth. I haven't seen it been posted elsewhere, but then again I haven't been home long. My scanner is a bit wonky at the moment, so you'll have to make do with a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Looks like the license will cover all the Rocky Movies! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujis Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Thanks for scanning the pic Ivan. I think Rocky looks great! They totally captured Stallone's "sleepy" eyes. And If the license does cover all of the films than we could be making Dolph Lundgren Punisher quick customs before long, not to mention characters from Mike Tyson's Punch-Out! And shouldn't the blurb read "...shrunk down..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Nice pic Ivan. I'm breathing a little easier now, Stallone looks great in the control art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgnrbrn316 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Yeah, but the "all eras of Rocky" makes me think we're getting a wave filled with Rocky variants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazing.JL Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Thanks Ivan for sharing the pic. This license will be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jatta Pake Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Wow, great find Ivan. I totally missed that at SDCC. We need a 2" Mr. T as Clubber Lang. "What's your prediction for the fight?"-Reporter "PAIN!!"-Clubber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Thanks Ivan! I am happy to see these will cover all Rocky movies. The boxing gloves look nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highassroller Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Yeah, but the "all eras of Rocky" makes me think we're getting a wave filled with Rocky variants. I hope they make the first set include a few other characters too. Especially the competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujis Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Yeah, but the "all eras of Rocky" makes me think we're getting a wave filled with Rocky variants. Sounds good to me! Rocky/Apollo Creed, Rocky/Clubber Lang, Rocky/Ivan Drago would all be great 2-packs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyroma Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I knew someone *AHEM logan* would say they like Rocky more than Darth Vader Oh, and yes you are crazy By the way Ady Deathstroke could mutilate Rocky in two seconds :deathstroke: :deathstroke: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Crazy with a capital "C", baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 If it gives the minimates more exposure which helps me get Marvel and DC, I'm great with it. If it makes things harder for the Marvel and DC stuff to come out, I hope it crashes and burns. If they do see a release I won't buy them when they come out unless I happen to be at the right place, right time. I've never seen the movies, so it doesn't really make me all misty in the panties. However, I might pick and choose what to get if they come with some neat accessories. Me? I just want some classic Avengers, some classic JLA'ers, and some Green Lantern Corps. Anything else is just a neat distraction. -M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xybot Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 The best potential for this line? Sweatshirt Rocky. AWESOME custom fodder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_CRIPPLER Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 You guys are forgewtting about all the other customs we can make like Rambo, B.A. Baracus, Lewis's character from Predator, or even an Action Jackson mate, not to mention Hulk Hogan too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Rex Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 i'll be all over these(born and raised in the philadelphia area), i hope they do thunderlips, mickey,and paulie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodd Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I would rather have Mr. T in a 2" figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazing.JL Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 That the nice thing about minimates from films, there are so many other characters you can make from the same actor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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