Kill Bill Action Figures in 2004
11-26-03, 11:33 PM
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Originally posted by Jackskeleton
Their purity was lost when calvin was placed (without right) pissing on things. If the creator see's it fit, so be it, if he doesn't so be it as well. in this case, QT decided to market it. Does it change the way you feel about the film? If it does then that is your own personal issues. Like I said before.. The toys are there, you can buy them, or you can ignore them. simple as that. At the very least the collectors and those fans of the films who DO want the toys at the very least get them. Like cultshock said, companies market them at the fan films and collectors more so then little billy.
don't talk to me about film Purity when there is t-shirts, posters, hats, deals with pringles, covers to entertainment weekly, premire, etc. these things are to make a profit as well as keeping the film makers vision. both can be made.
the point about Calvin and Hobbes is if you don't do it and there is a market for it.. it will get done. It's better to have creative control on what is done.
Their purity was lost when calvin was placed (without right) pissing on things. If the creator see's it fit, so be it, if he doesn't so be it as well. in this case, QT decided to market it. Does it change the way you feel about the film? If it does then that is your own personal issues. Like I said before.. The toys are there, you can buy them, or you can ignore them. simple as that. At the very least the collectors and those fans of the films who DO want the toys at the very least get them. Like cultshock said, companies market them at the fan films and collectors more so then little billy.
don't talk to me about film Purity when there is t-shirts, posters, hats, deals with pringles, covers to entertainment weekly, premire, etc. these things are to make a profit as well as keeping the film makers vision. both can be made.
the point about Calvin and Hobbes is if you don't do it and there is a market for it.. it will get done. It's better to have creative control on what is done.
It's just like the old saying goes . . . just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should.
11-27-03, 02:21 AM
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Ok, so the question at hand.. does the marketing of Kill Bill seem appropriate? it does seem to me, like a film that is going to benefit from merchindising through shirts, calenders, posters, key chains and so forth. I can understand if it was say Schiendlers list and you could pick up your Oscar figure with removable rings at your local toys r us, but in this case, it will be in collector markets and the such where film buffs will be at.
11-27-03, 12:10 PM
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Originally posted by Jackskeleton
Ok, so the question at hand.. does the marketing of Kill Bill seem appropriate? it does seem to me, like a film that is going to benefit from merchindising through shirts, calenders, posters, key chains and so forth. I can understand if it was say Schiendlers list and you could pick up your Oscar figure with removable rings at your local toys r us, but in this case, it will be in collector markets and the such where film buffs will be at.
Ok, so the question at hand.. does the marketing of Kill Bill seem appropriate? it does seem to me, like a film that is going to benefit from merchindising through shirts, calenders, posters, key chains and so forth. I can understand if it was say Schiendlers list and you could pick up your Oscar figure with removable rings at your local toys r us, but in this case, it will be in collector markets and the such where film buffs will be at.
And I don't see how toy line's have any impact at all on the quality of a movie. The only thing I have a problem with is when movie related toy lines come out before a movie does (ie Underworld, which were poorly done as well). That to me, just seems like an attempt to profit & no other reason.
Regardless, I just love having crap like these toys all around my computer.
11-27-03, 03:49 PM
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Originally posted by Sessa17
Can't wait for these. Now I can have my Lucy Liu figure make out with my Zhang Ziyi figure, probably the closest I'll ever get to seeing that fanstasy come true
Can't wait for these. Now I can have my Lucy Liu figure make out with my Zhang Ziyi figure, probably the closest I'll ever get to seeing that fanstasy come true
11-28-03, 08:13 PM
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Originally posted by matome
So where's a good place to get info/order these things from?
So where's a good place to get info/order these things from?
11-28-03, 10:56 PM
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Originally posted by Jackskeleton
Ok, so the question at hand.. does the marketing of Kill Bill seem appropriate? it does seem to me, like a film that is going to benefit from merchindising through shirts, calenders, posters, key chains and so forth. I can understand if it was say Schiendlers list and you could pick up your Oscar figure with removable rings at your local toys r us, but in this case, it will be in collector markets and the such where film buffs will be at.
Ok, so the question at hand.. does the marketing of Kill Bill seem appropriate? it does seem to me, like a film that is going to benefit from merchindising through shirts, calenders, posters, key chains and so forth. I can understand if it was say Schiendlers list and you could pick up your Oscar figure with removable rings at your local toys r us, but in this case, it will be in collector markets and the such where film buffs will be at.
I have to say, though, the Reservoir Dogs action figures seem a little silly. There is very little reason that movie like that needs action figures. It's just a bunch of guys in suits . . . and that's all the figures basically are. The APU from the Matrix . . . now THAT is toy worthy . . .
11-28-03, 11:51 PM
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God dangit! I keep on expecting to see pics of the figures everytime this thread gets bumped! 
11-29-03, 12:47 AM
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We might have to wait until the Toy Fair early next year for pics of prototypes.
11-29-03, 05:45 AM
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Originally posted by talemyn
There I can't respond, not having gotten the chance to see Kill Bill yet. I'll get back to you.
I have to say, though, the Reservoir Dogs action figures seem a little silly. There is very little reason that movie like that needs action figures. It's just a bunch of guys in suits . . . and that's all the figures basically are. The APU from the Matrix . . . now THAT is toy worthy . . .
There I can't respond, not having gotten the chance to see Kill Bill yet. I'll get back to you.
I have to say, though, the Reservoir Dogs action figures seem a little silly. There is very little reason that movie like that needs action figures. It's just a bunch of guys in suits . . . and that's all the figures basically are. The APU from the Matrix . . . now THAT is toy worthy . . .
they might just be guys in suits, but the toys didn't pop up when the film was released, it took 10 years and a lot of support and demand for the toys to be made. Why would anyone want a bunch of guys in suits? you may ask... well what better reason then to re-create the famous walk.
Not to mention the ear scene or just to set up a everyone point a gun at each other scene. these toys aren't so much for playing around as they are more set up for toy collectors and film buffs to buy up and set up a scene from the film.
11-29-03, 06:07 PM
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Originally posted by talemyn
It's just a bunch of guys in suits . . . and that's all the figures basically are.
It's just a bunch of guys in suits . . . and that's all the figures basically are.
12-01-03, 12:06 PM
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Originally posted by LivingINClip
I want a talking Mr. Pink that goes on and on about the song 'Like a Virgin' - but nooooooooooo...They won't make that, now will they?!?!?
I want a talking Mr. Pink that goes on and on about the song 'Like a Virgin' - but nooooooooooo...They won't make that, now will they?!?!?
12-19-03, 11:29 PM
#43
"It has come to my attention that a teaser image of our Kill Bill prototypes has been leaked onto the internet. I wanted to give you the facts - this is just a teaser image of prototypes in progress that we used for sales purposes. The sculpts are not final and have been changed.
The image is even labeled as such but you can not read the small print due to the small size of the leaked image.
The Bride and Crazy 88 are final sculpts but not the final paint
The O-Ren and Go Go are not final sculpts or paint.
Next week, hopefully in time for Christmas we will release some official images of what NECA's Kill Bill line really looks like. There is more for you to feast your eyes on then what is in the teaser image - trust me.
I love the way this line has turned out and I think you will too.
Thanks
Randy
NECA
Reel Toys"
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"Kill Bill - wait until you see the real images of the full figures with accessories, bases, and most importantly the final sculpts and the final paint.
FYI-
There are 3 different Crazy 88
More details and information next week
Thanks
Randy
NECA
Reel Toys"
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"Re: Crazy 88
I will explain the 88 versions next week as we release official information and images to you.
As of now the planned 12 figure case assortment includes the following:
3 The Bride
3 O-Ren
3 Go-Go
3 Crazy 88 (3 different versions, 1 of each version in the case)
Thanks
Randy
NECA
Reel Toys"
The image is even labeled as such but you can not read the small print due to the small size of the leaked image.
The Bride and Crazy 88 are final sculpts but not the final paint
The O-Ren and Go Go are not final sculpts or paint.
Next week, hopefully in time for Christmas we will release some official images of what NECA's Kill Bill line really looks like. There is more for you to feast your eyes on then what is in the teaser image - trust me.
I love the way this line has turned out and I think you will too.
Thanks
Randy
NECA
Reel Toys"
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"Kill Bill - wait until you see the real images of the full figures with accessories, bases, and most importantly the final sculpts and the final paint.
FYI-
There are 3 different Crazy 88
More details and information next week
Thanks
Randy
NECA
Reel Toys"
-----
"Re: Crazy 88
I will explain the 88 versions next week as we release official information and images to you.
As of now the planned 12 figure case assortment includes the following:
3 The Bride
3 O-Ren
3 Go-Go
3 Crazy 88 (3 different versions, 1 of each version in the case)
Thanks
Randy
NECA
Reel Toys"
Last edited by Mondo Kane; 12-19-03 at 11:31 PM.
12-20-03, 01:03 AM
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Even thought they say those aren't the final sculpt/paint designs, I have to say those look pretty good. If I take my glasses off I would have thought those were stills from the movie.
12-20-03, 01:55 PM
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Originally posted by RyoHazuki7
Whats with all the Go-Go crap? She has about 10 minutes of screen time.
Whats with all the Go-Go crap? She has about 10 minutes of screen time.
12-20-03, 05:01 PM
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Originally posted by Sessa17
Can't wait for these. Now I can have my Lucy Liu figure make out with my Zhang Ziyi figure, probably the closest I'll ever get to seeing that fanstasy come true
Can't wait for these. Now I can have my Lucy Liu figure make out with my Zhang Ziyi figure, probably the closest I'll ever get to seeing that fanstasy come true
:boner:
12-20-03, 08:05 PM
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Originally posted by Mondo Kane
She's the Boba Fett of KILL BILL!
She's the Boba Fett of KILL BILL!
Same could be said about darth maul (popular figure in the Ep 1 toy wave)