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I saw those posted on Instagram yesterday, but I wasn't sure what to make of them, but it seems they're limited articulated 7"-8" figures with stylized slender and taller bodies, and people claim that they're probably limited to Brazil or the South American market:
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Yes, I saw these pictures earlier. Interesting figures, though I don't know if they'll ever hit the U.S.
I definitely like that Man-at-arms retains the Vintage look without the mustache, etc.
However, I don't like how these will probably be larger than the regular MOTU Origins figures, and therefore won't be compatible. (Conversely, it's great that both MOTU Origins & Masterverse have been that they're roughly the same scale - so they're essentially compatible with each other).
So, even in the unlikely event that they are available in the U.S. - given that I don't really want to collect another set of MOTU toys in a larger scale - I'll probably pass on these. That is, unless they're an amazing price.
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I think these are low budget collectables aimed at the cheaper toy market, at least initially...Originally posted by man-e-faces View PostComment
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The ideal would be 12 inch for them, 12 collectors (DC Spinmaster, STAR WARS or POWER RANGERS Hasbro) will like so much to find Motu in this scale, i guess, but if they be 7 inch, this may starts a competition with Masterverse which i see no sense.Comment
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It's like if a 7 foot basketball player cosplayed as a Masterverse figure.Comment
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The reported scale is 18 cm, but they could be wrong!... But with their limited articulations, accessories and paint apps, and probably with their market/retail restrictions, I cannot see these competing with their MV counterparts.Originally posted by Siegfried View PostComment
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In US, i could believe would no competition, but in latin America with low purchasing power and a high exchange rate, the prices can be no attractive for who collect both, i guess.
I would really like them to be 1/6, I could want a Teela to accompany my other characters on the same scale, if they are 7, I won't be interested in any, not even for a custom. -
According to Jay from JDL (the You Tube channel), he just attended the Toy Fair in Germany yesterday, and he spotted a bunch of the upcoming MOTU releases in Mattel's booth, however this new 7" line wasn't even presented or discussed, which would confirm the Brazil/South America exclusivity.
So I don't think Mattel is worried too much about its influences on the other MOTU lines that are current...
Maybe in the future the 1/6 (12" scale) could be considered by Mattel, but I don't think it will happen anytime soon while MONDO has that license in effect.
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I can't get over how great that He-Man head looks!“We change people through conversation, not through censorship." ― Jay ZComment
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18cm is roughly 7 inches. So, if this is the case - they are comparable (in size) with the Masterverse scale, though still slightly larger. If this size is correct & if they hit the U.S.....and are sold for a reasonable price (i.e. $10 - $15), then I may consider getting at least a couple of them. The He-man & Skeletor sculpts especially look decent. I do like the articulated wrists.Originally posted by Mechanizor View PostComment
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These are amazing! As a dad, I would totally but these for my son. I hope we are able to get them in North America when they come out."We must always value life. Even the life of one who opposes us." ― He-ManComment
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I don't know how old is your son now, but I thought Origins or the Netflix CGI line could do the job if they're attainable in your area?Originally posted by Captain Atkin View PostComment
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My son is 5. He loves the Origins toys, but these look a little more child-friendly. He doesn't like the Netflix CGI toys.Originally posted by Mechanizor View Post"We must always value life. Even the life of one who opposes us." ― He-ManComment
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Haha, he seems to have a mature taste already.Originally posted by Captain Atkin View Post
Some of the CGI characters look a bit too freaky IMHO.Comment
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