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Post by mannyD on Aug 9, 2006 21:58:36 GMT -5
these look nice. diecast marvel figurines from corgi ($60 each)- here are the full pics- afigures.com/g/?mode=view&album=Corgi%2FMarvel&pic=01.jpg&dispsize=800&start=0afigures.com/g/?mode=view&album=Corgi%2FMarvel&pic=02.jpg&dispsize=800&start=0afigures.com/g/?mode=view&album=Corgi%2FMarvel&pic=03.jpg&dispsize=800&start=0afigures.com/g/?mode=view&album=Corgi%2FMarvel&pic=04.jpg&dispsize=800&start=0 "Corgi USA, the leading name in die-cast scale models, has acquired the license from Marvel Entertainment, Inc. to produce exclusive high end collectible metal figurines of some of the hottest characters in the comic book world. The initial Marvel line, to be introduced at the American International Toy Fair in February, 2006, will include Spider-Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor as well as other heroes and villains. Unlike the resin-only figures of these characters currently on the market, Corgi’s 1/12th scale (approx. 6″) metal figures will stand the test of time. Produced in very limited quantities, these highly detailed figures will be priced to encourage consumers to collect the complete line. The first figure produced in the series will be exceedingly limited and sure to enhance collectibility. Each character will be produced in 3D along with alter ego figures and adversarial characters so collectors can build a comprehensive collection" -very nice! diecast chogokins and diecast super hero figures, i think it is a good combination
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Post by whatj on Aug 9, 2006 22:03:06 GMT -5
Ride it tell the wheels fall off I guess...
WhatJ
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Post by mannyD on Aug 9, 2006 22:06:07 GMT -5
wave 2- very nice too. btw, i heard marvel will also produce their own diecast super hero line, but smaller, 5 inch(?) at $10(?).
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Post by paladin on Aug 10, 2006 2:51:03 GMT -5
$60 for 6" non-articulated die cast figure? I dunno....
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Post by boogeyman on Aug 10, 2006 3:41:23 GMT -5
I agree with chet
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Post by mannyD on Aug 10, 2006 22:00:11 GMT -5
hi chet, i think this line is more of a stat than an action figure line . i have collected action figures too, and grew tired of those unsightly articulation points. wud like to try stats for some time now. these metal stats by corgi are affordable (and more durable) than their polystone/resin counterparts. diecast robots and diecast figures, might be a good combination. i love the feel of metal.
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Post by mannyD on Aug 10, 2006 22:01:25 GMT -5
I agree with chet yeah you have a good reason to. please share me your thoughts on this...
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Post by mcfitch on Aug 11, 2006 10:40:44 GMT -5
"$60 for 6" non-articulated die cast figure? I dunno.... "
Well they're really statues, so it sounds like a) you don't care much for statues, and b) you aren't the target demographic. Also, $60 for a statue of that sixe, and metal, is quite a good price in my opinion.
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Post by mannyD on Aug 12, 2006 6:32:47 GMT -5
yeah i think it is a good price already. almost same size and price of dc direct's fragile mid size stats. and i think being diecast, will make them more collectable.
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Post by Ben-Ohki on Aug 12, 2006 8:00:48 GMT -5
Yeah yeah fine... but think about the subject. It's all fine to pay $30 or so for a 6-inch polystone Gundam - it's a completely angular very geometric subject. You'd be hardpressed to point out any "inaccuracies" in the sculpt of a robot... but a person? Hmm... I dunno. The smallest I would go on a humanoid figure and pay $60 is one of those Bowen Designs cold-cast porcelain busts (they're about 1/6 scale so the heads have plenty of size to sculpt in fine details).
Just look at the Wolverine that was posted - yuck. There are cheaper action figures that have a cool face sculpt than that....
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Post by Omni Existence on Aug 12, 2006 8:29:02 GMT -5
They're not impressive for $60, even if they are diecast. For that amount I can get better detailed, better scale and better looking female figures from Yamato, Alter, Kotobokiya, and Max Factory.
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Post by mannyD on Aug 13, 2006 5:55:39 GMT -5
i like the idea that they are made with diecast and reasonably priced. good option if you are avoiding pricey and fragile polystone/resin stats. or fed up with unsightly articulation points of action figures (j/k). and the sculpt is ok with me IMO. but if koto, yamato and max wud make more super hero vinyl stats, that wud be awesome too. unfortunately, i was not impress with the quality control and paintjob of koto batman (hole between neck and cape, too much dark shading very different from the proto's paintjob). the superman koto stat i'll check out this weekend. anyways, hope the $60 price tag won't increase when they sell em in stores here. and if DC wud also produce their own diecast line, that wud be cool too.
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Post by mannyD on Aug 13, 2006 6:28:17 GMT -5
...It's all fine to pay $30 or so for a 6-inch polystone Gundam - it's a completely angular very geometric subject. You'd be hardpressed to point out any "inaccuracies" in the sculpt of a robot... hi ya ben, i'm still waiting for bandai to make 1/144 scale diecast UC gundams , till then i'm not touching any gundam stuff. the "soul of gundam" line ;D
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Post by Omni Existence on Aug 13, 2006 8:41:53 GMT -5
unfortunately, i was not impress with the quality control and paintjob of koto batman (hole between neck and cape, too much dark shading very different from the proto's paintjob). the superman koto stat i'll check out this weekend. True. In this hobby, the prototypes will almost always look better than the mass produced versions. Still not MY kind of diecast though, unless the final Uroro Munroe, and the Dark Phoenix will look good as the line art shown.
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Post by mannyD on Aug 13, 2006 21:38:02 GMT -5
yeah and the koto batman has visible seam and parting lines (flashes) too, characteristic of a plastic figure, stuff you don't see in polystone/resin stats. if it was a polystone/resin stat (like diamond select, bowen and dcdirect), i think the quality control and paintjob wud be better but ur right, wait and see the actual corgi stuff.
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Post by paladin on Aug 16, 2006 13:48:38 GMT -5
"$60 for 6" non-articulated die cast figure? I dunno.... " Well they're really statues, so it sounds like a) you don't care much for statues, and b) you aren't the target demographic. Also, $60 for a statue of that sixe, and metal, is quite a good price in my opinion. Well here's the thing: aren't a lot of SOC's more or less 6" tall? And aren't a lot of them in the 60$ price range? Sure, they're not 100% diecast, but they are poseable figures that come with bases, accessories and even a few gimmicks. More importantly, SOC's have all of these features without compromising the sculpt. So SOC's, Kado Senshi's and even SIC's are my benchmark for diecast collectibles of this size, and from what I've read about the Corgi stuff, I'm skeptical about their value for money.
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Post by mannyD on Aug 16, 2006 23:46:51 GMT -5
it is a different line, so different attributes. tis like asking a stat collector why wud he spend $60 on a dcdirect or bowen statue it can be interesting if your collection is diecast robots, then you can complement them with diecast figures.
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Post by boyet on Aug 17, 2006 1:16:30 GMT -5
hello everyone.
so it boils down to the target market of these figures. ive seen people freak out on a statue which i have no idea of whatsoever it came from. but people are buying them.
corgi has a collector market following that i think was the target of these figures. they had the batmobile line which was a success and i think corgi now is venturing on the die cast superhero collector market. its a gamble. and corgi usa i think is willing to take the risk. after all the marvel legends and DC direct super hero line is a huge success.
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Post by paladin on Aug 17, 2006 11:05:49 GMT -5
But isn't that why DC Direct and Bowen make their statues, busts, etc. out of material like resin, polyresin, polystone and porcelain? Then DC Direct makes action figures out of plastic. It's like different materials have been traditionally, for good or ill, used for different product lines. So far, I've only seen the Japanese make collectible statues out of plastic, and the price range on those has been nicely varied.
Personally, I'd love to collect beautifully sculpted plastic statues as long as they were considerably cheaper than their resin, polyresin, polystone and porcelain counterparts.
Now that they're planning to make statues out of diecast, I really can't help but contrast them with the only other diecast collectible I'm familiar with: toys.
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Post by mannyD on Aug 18, 2006 6:31:57 GMT -5
toy figures need articulation, accesories and gimmicks. playability factor stat figures are better for display only.
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