"Booshman, post: 114556, member: 25641" said:
I wouldn't say awful, just compromised by the MOTUC style they've gone with. Agreed on the head though, looks weird from the side. Shame about the claw too, wonder if the Bandai one will work as a replacement or be too big.
"Alluro Fan, post: 114570, member: 25551" said:
Ok, I am usually not one to start arguements over stuff like this, but on this occasion, I feel the need to point out some things.
1. Who of you are actually buying this thing for the BIO written on the back of the packaging? That is the most irrelevant thing above the entire figure! Hell, the writing of the bios on the Transformers Masterpiece figures is in JAPANESE for crying out load, but I assure you that none of those fans care. Its just a part of the packaging, afterall. The toy itself is what's important.
2. The packaging design itself. As long as you can see the figure through a clear window and the packaging for the rest of the figures is pretty uniform, that is all that should matter.
3. My only gripe with the figure itself is how you're able to see all the lines in the joints. If they could have just found a way to conceal those, this figure would be just fine for me.
But possibly my biggest gripe of all:
4. You people are WAY too picky. Ever since Bandai and Mezco started releasing classic Thundercats style figures, there has been complaints over just about every product that has been released. Now I am not saying to just be accepting of everything a company does, but you need to realise that these products are manufactured in Chinese factories by people with possibly little to no knowledge of the franchise. People who are just building toys the best they can do while following the designer's instructions. We should all actually be grateful that anything gets created at all. Let's be real here. Thundercats doesn't have the largest fan base out there. So if a company decides to take a gamble by investing in making toys for a niche market such as this, then we should be happy and grateful, instead of only nitpicking about every little thing.
In short, you're getting Thundercats toys in 2016! Be happy!
"Alluro Fan, post: 114570, member: 25551" said:
In short, you're getting Thundercats toys in 2016! Be happy!
"Mark M, post: 114577, member: 5058" said:
What about 2017? LOL. ;)
"Booshman, post: 114576, member: 25641" said:
1. I don't think anyone really cares about the bio, I know I don't. I think it's fair play to mention how crap it is though. If they're going to bother at least make it accurate, and read like it was written by a native English speaking adult.
2. Since they posted design sketches for boxes that look much nicer and they have recently shown how well they can do packaging with the SDCC twins box, it's not too nitpicky to point out this isn't as nice if that's what people think.
3. So you agree with those who also don't care for the exposed articulation. Cool.
4. You really lose me on this point. Companies aren't making figures based on any property out of the goodness of their hearts. Its about profit. We needn't feel any more grateful for a figure being made the they do for the cash paid for it.
As you say, the factory goes with the info they got from the designer, so if there is something people feel is off or worth mentioning they will, they know who's responsible for it. (Wily Kats sleeve being the incorrect colour for example, down to the 4HM/ Matty)
Thundercats, obscure franchise as it may be or not, shouldn't be any more free from scrutiny than any other product. If they want our money then of course their product is going to be gone over in detail. People on here are naturally going to be passionate about this franchise. I for one like hearing what people think, good or bad.
"Booshman, post: 114576, member: 25641" said:
1. I don't think anyone really cares about the bio, I know I don't. I think it's fair play to mention how crap it is though. If they're going to bother at least make it accurate, and read like it was written by a native English speaking adult.
2. Since they posted design sketches for boxes that look much nicer and they have recently shown how well they can do packaging with the SDCC twins box, it's not too nitpicky to point out this isn't as nice if that's what people think.
3. So you agree with those who also don't care for the exposed articulation. Cool.
4. You really lose me on this point. Companies aren't making figures based on any property out of the goodness of their hearts. Its about profit. We needn't feel any more grateful for a figure being made the they do for the cash paid for it.
As you say, the factory goes with the info they got from the designer, so if there is something people feel is off or worth mentioning they will, they know who's responsible for it. (Wily Kats sleeve being the incorrect colour for example, down to the 4HM/ Matty)
Thundercats, obscure franchise as it may be or not, shouldn't be any more free from scrutiny than any other product. If they want our money then of course their product is going to be gone over in detail. People on here are naturally going to be passionate about this franchise. I for one like hearing what people think, good or bad.
"catgurl, post: 114581, member: 25636" said:
Beautifully said Booshman, especially point number 4.
Why are people so dense as to think that Mattel are making these figures as an act of philanthropy???? It's all about money, it always is, it always will be. You guys can worship and praise Mattel all you want but that will not make them produce more figures. Their decision is based purely on sales. If the toys sell, they will make more, if not, they won't. Take a look at the "Transformers" movies. They have been heavily criticized by both fans and critics and yet they keep on churning them out. Do you know why?? I'll give you a hint, it starts with "M" and ends with "ONEY".
Everyone has the right to express their opinion. No one is stopping fans of this line from eulogizing Mattel so fans shouldn't stop other people from expressing their criticism, even if it is nitpicking.
"Alluro Fan, post: 114586, member: 25551" said:
Oh, I know that toy companies don't do anything out of philanthropy. At the same time, Mark had a point about how the MOTU fans worked so hard to keep the Classics line going, and look where it got them. 8 years of mostly great product. I know that this line will most likely not continue after this year, and for all we know, we may NEVER get Thundercats toys in any capacity ever again. So to that end, I am going to enjoy whatever we get and look past whatever minor flaws these figures may have.
"catgurl, post: 114581, member: 25636" said:
Beautifully said Booshman, especially point number 4.
Why are people so dense as to think that Mattel are making these figures as an act of philanthropy???? It's all about money, it always is, it always will be. You guys can worship and praise Mattel all you want but that will not make them produce more figures. Their decision is based purely on sales. If the toys sell, they will make more, if not, they won't. Take a look at the "Transformers" movies. They have been heavily criticized by both fans and critics and yet they keep on churning them out. Do you know why?? I'll give you a hint, it starts with "M" and ends with "ONEY".
Everyone has the right to express their opinion. No one is stopping fans of this line from eulogizing Mattel so fans shouldn't stop other people from expressing their criticism, even if it is nitpicking.
"Alluro Fan, post: 114570, member: 25551" said:
Ok, I am usually not one to start arguements over stuff like this, but on this occasion, I feel the need to point out some things.
1. Who of you are actually buying this thing for the BIO written on the back of the packaging? That is the most irrelevant thing above the entire figure! Hell, the writing of the bios on the Transformers Masterpiece figures is in JAPANESE for crying out load, but I assure you that none of those fans care. Its just a part of the packaging, afterall. The toy itself is what's important.
2. The packaging design itself. As long as you can see the figure through a clear window and the packaging for the rest of the figures is pretty uniform, that is all that should matter.
3. My only gripe with the figure itself is how you're able to see all the lines in the joints. If they could have just found a way to conceal those, this figure would be just fine for me.
But possibly my biggest gripe of all:
4. You people are WAY too picky. Ever since Bandai and Mezco started releasing classic Thundercats style figures, there has been complaints over just about every product that has been released. Now I am not saying to just be accepting of everything a company does, but you need to realise that these products are manufactured in Chinese factories by people with possibly little to no knowledge of the franchise. People who are just building toys the best they can do while following the designer's instructions. We should all actually be grateful that anything gets created at all. Let's be real here. Thundercats doesn't have the largest fan base out there. So if a company decides to take a gamble by investing in making toys for a niche market such as this, then we should be happy and grateful, instead of only nitpicking about every little thing.
In short, you're getting Thundercats toys in 2016! Be happy!
