View unanswered posts | View active topics
Author |
Message |
DirkMaximus
|
Post subject: Re: Thundercats Classics Thread Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 4:41 pm |
|
 |
You hear that? We're using CODE names... |
 |
Joined: Sat Jan 02, 2010 4:32 am Posts: 54 Location: Rochester, NY
|
Overall, it seems like a great idea to release the classic figures in the 6-inch scale to match the 2011 6-inchers. Really weird to do it when they've already started the 8-inch line though.
I was trying to think of why they'd do this scale switch, and one of the most likely reasons seemed to be that retailers didn't want to pick up another wave of 8-inch figures. If that's the case though, how would they release more (like the cheetara they hinted at)?
Maybe the 6-inch scale is just more economical for them?
|
|
Top |
|
 |
GreenArrow
|
Post subject: Re: Thundercats Classics Thread Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 7:33 pm |
|
5th Horseman |
 |
Joined: Tue Feb 01, 2011 2:47 pm Posts: 777
|
Me personally I did'nt really want to get the 8" classic figures, now they have said they are going to be doing 6" classic figures I am more stoked than ever for the Thundercats line, they will fit in nicely with the other 6" lines I have figures from.
_________________ The Arrow's back - goddess help the neighbourhood
|
|
Top |
|
 |
tanglevine
|
Post subject: Re: Thundercats Classics Thread Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:18 pm |
|
shirtless hugger |
 |
Joined: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:30 pm Posts: 1226 Location: Moore, Oklahoma
|
I found 6" Mum-Ra today, and he pales in comparison to the 8" Lion-o and Tygra. The 6"-ers appear to have less articulation. I wish Bandai would have made up their damn minds about scale before they started releasing figures....
|
|
Top |
|
 |
Shellhead
|
Post subject: Re: Thundercats Classics Thread Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 8:02 am |
|
 |
Armored Avenger of Arduous Aspirations |
 |
Joined: Tue Dec 23, 2008 9:36 am Posts: 8274 Location: Phoenix Metropolitan Area
|
If they can just get the other two Cats (I don't care about the Kittens) and Mumm-ra out in the 8 inch line, I'll be happy to call it a day.
I'd want the four mutants, but I don't think they'll ever get the 8 inch treatment.
_________________ Leave it up to a billionaire to buy the world some time --- Tony Stark
Trade Rating +55 and counting
|
|
Top |
|
 |
Nitewing73
|
Post subject: Re: Thundercats Classics Thread Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:10 am |
|
 |
not exactly street legal |
 |
Joined: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:30 pm Posts: 2902 Location: American Canyon, CA.
|
They stated that they will be doing Cheetara as the next 8-inch classic. When they said they'd be in limited release, so does that mean they are going to be online only?
I like the 6-inch scale. I don't like Lion-O's headsculpt in the 6-inch scale as much as the 8 inch version but it's still a cool figure.
I hope they get to all the Thundercats in the 6-inch scale including Lynx-O, Pumyra, and Bengali.
_________________ Thanks Mattel for a great run on JLU !!
Successful transactions with: Funtime3, Vancleef9000, Clark Kent, ivelostr2, Tuning4k, and Shellhead. Special Thanks to Stewbacca and Jim Abell. Thanks guys.
|
|
Top |
|
 |
Fone Bone
|
Post subject: Re: Thundercats Classics Thread Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 2:36 pm |
|
Factory Manager |
 |
Joined: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:30 pm Posts: 4039
|
Got Mumm-Ra today. I like the streamers he comes with but the six-inch figures are nowhere NEAR as sturdy at the eight inch ones. They're five dollars less so that's no surprise but I can't decide if I would prefer the lower price tag or the nicer figures.
_________________ ThunderCats Wishlist: Wilykit, WilyKat, Snarf, Ma-Mutt, Jaga, Vultureman, Grune, Rataro, Hatchiman, Snowman, Termigar, Hammerhand, Capt. Cracker, Capt. Shiner, Bengali, Lynxo, Pumyra, Mongor, Safari Joe, Driller, Ro-Bear Bill, Mandora, Mumm-Ra (Mummy).
|
|
Top |
|
 |
tanglevine
|
Post subject: Re: Thundercats Classics Thread Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 6:55 pm |
|
shirtless hugger |
 |
Joined: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:30 pm Posts: 1226 Location: Moore, Oklahoma
|
I found the 6" Lion-o today. The head is way goofy. And yes, Fone they aren't as sturdy. I'm surprised there is such a price difference in your area. They was less that a $5 difference here in what I paid for the 8" vs the 6" figures, and I bought them at retail.
|
|
Top |
|
 |
Krypton1976
|
Post subject: Re: Thundercats Classics Thread Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:10 pm |
|
 |
Grickle Grass Grower |
 |
Joined: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:30 pm Posts: 1463
|
Nitewing73 wrote: They stated that they will be doing Cheetara as the next 8-inch classic. When they said they'd be in limited release, so does that mean they are going to be online only? That's what I'd like to know. When will we hear any news, at Toy Fair?
|
|
Top |
|
 |
Nitewing73
|
Post subject: Re: Thundercats Classics Thread Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:08 am |
|
 |
not exactly street legal |
 |
Joined: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:30 pm Posts: 2902 Location: American Canyon, CA.
|
Krypton1976 wrote: Nitewing73 wrote: They stated that they will be doing Cheetara as the next 8-inch classic. When they said they'd be in limited release, so does that mean they are going to be online only? That's what I'd like to know. When will we hear any news, at Toy Fair? I would hope they give some more info during Toy Fair.
_________________ Thanks Mattel for a great run on JLU !!
Successful transactions with: Funtime3, Vancleef9000, Clark Kent, ivelostr2, Tuning4k, and Shellhead. Special Thanks to Stewbacca and Jim Abell. Thanks guys.
|
|
Top |
|
 |
Toyman
|
Post subject: Re: Thundercats Classics Thread Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 6:26 pm |
|
 |
Ferret Farmer |
 |
Joined: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:30 pm Posts: 1122
|
Found one each of 6" Lion-O and Mumm-Ra at Target. Passed for the time being, they did look rather nice though.
_________________ "I love toys. They can play songs. They can dance. They can even eat money. Oh, boy, can they eat money. All my money."
|
|
Top |
|
 |
BCYa
|
Post subject: Re: Thundercats Classics Thread Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:35 pm |
|
 |
shirtless hugger |
 |
Joined: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:30 pm Posts: 1218 Location: Alexandria, VA
|
Toyman wrote: Found one each of 6" Lion-O and Mumm-Ra at Target. Passed for the time being, they did look rather nice though. I passed on them because I bought the 8" figs, which I liked a lot, and seeing another Lion-O made me feel like I was getting crapped on. I guess Bandai doesn't really know what they're doing. So far I've only bought the 4 inch and 8 inch figs - dunno if I will ever get the 6 inchers or not - but 3 different scales is a crappy idea I never want to see again.
|
|
Top |
|
 |
Lt. Clutch
|
Post subject: Re: Thundercats Classics Thread Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:31 am |
|
Shifts It Into Overdrive |
 |
Joined: Sat Feb 07, 2009 6:53 pm Posts: 2636 Location: Anaheim, CA
|
What bugs me the most about the six-inchers are those freaking screws. They're EVERYWHERE on the figures' backs.  The eight-inchers don't have screws on their backs, do they? It messes up their whole aesthetics. This is why I never collected Bandai stuff until now. Holding a figure together like that was acceptable when Toy Biz was starting out in 1989. Today? Not so much.
|
|
Top |
|
 |
Infinite Hollywood
|
Post subject: Re: Thundercats Classics Thread Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 7:58 am |
|
"You can set your clock to his haircut" |
 |
Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:48 am Posts: 103
|
More Thundercats madness! Today I'm checking out the main mummy man himself, Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living. This guy is beefier than Lion-O, but also lacks some articulation and has a somewhat odd choice of accessories.  But he is the first villain in the 6 inch Classics line. I've got the full review up over at the usual, and thanks for reading if you do! Infinite Hollywood: Thundercats Classics Mumm-Ra Review
_________________
|
|
Top |
|
 |
bnjmnrlyr
|
Post subject: Re: Thundercats Classics Thread Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:17 am |
|
 |
Shudders at the Thought of Swamp-Crotch Chafing |
 |
Joined: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:30 pm Posts: 9508 Location: Rochester, NY
|
I'm not buying into the line until we get a Ma-Mutt set.
_________________ #AdultsCollect
|
|
Top |
|
 |
Fone Bone
|
Post subject: Re: Thundercats Classics Thread Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:59 pm |
|
Factory Manager |
 |
Joined: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:30 pm Posts: 4039
|
I got 6" Classics Lion-O today. He's neat if a bit goofy looking.
_________________ ThunderCats Wishlist: Wilykit, WilyKat, Snarf, Ma-Mutt, Jaga, Vultureman, Grune, Rataro, Hatchiman, Snowman, Termigar, Hammerhand, Capt. Cracker, Capt. Shiner, Bengali, Lynxo, Pumyra, Mongor, Safari Joe, Driller, Ro-Bear Bill, Mandora, Mumm-Ra (Mummy).
|
|
Top |
|
 |
Who is online |
Users browsing this forum: No registered users |
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum
|
|
|