another head in a jar
Crustacean
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Hey, first time poster long time reader. I also just received my series 9 Toynami figures and am very pleased with them. Honestly, URL was not one of my top picks but turned out great. He is very sturdy and surprisingly tall. The light baton fights perfectly in his hand (something Toynami has obviously addressed from the initial figures) but his helmet does not come off.
Wooden bender is something I have wanted for a long time and he looks awesome! I agree it was difficult at first to have him stand, partially because his feet are not solid but cupped. I used the old hot water technique that I have had to apply to several figures in the line (the professor and Roberto to name 2). The dexterity of the figures are limited as should be expected but when they look this cool who cares. Probably my favourite Bender, which says a lot since there are six.
All in all, I can't wait for series 10 (still no word pre-order available) and hopefully Scruffy after that.
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jabalong
Bending Unit
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Welcome, and thanks for the mini-review of the new figures! Mine have been stuck in the USPS's Thanksgiving black hole, but hoping to receive them this week. Speaking of Benders and main character variants, I'm just catching up on the new Futurama episodes (yes, I'm slooow). Watching A Clockwork Origin, Robot Farnsworth caught my eye. There are a ton of characters I'd like made first, but since main character variants are often a fact of life with figure lines, if we had to get another one, I wouldn't object to a Robot Farnsworth. He's certainly the only Farnsworth variant I can think of. Are there any other good ones? I'd still like an SDCC set of alternate universe Amy, Hermes and Farnsworth...
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another head in a jar
Crustacean
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Robot Farsnworth would be really cool. I hope they have more exclusives at somepoint, that would be a good way to release some of the fan favourites that may not sell as well with the general populace.
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jabalong
Bending Unit
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Naked Farnsworth? It's his most common variant...
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jabalong
Bending Unit
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« Reply #566 on: 12-02-2010 15:08 »
« Last Edit on: 12-02-2010 15:15 »
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Well, my new figures arrived and I am pleased. For Wooden Bender, not sure if it's been mentioned yet but his chest door opens and head comes off like the regular Bender. The elbow and knee joints aren't real joints, but this has been flagged and I'm not surprised as we haven't had much articulation with these figures. Since his legs aren't bendy, he's a little harder to get to stand, but I just played with turning them and he's solid enough. He's a nice figure - a very different Bender, yet still Bender. URL is a great addition as I like bots and he's a cool one. Again no articulation with him, though his legs swivel at the base so can adjust his stability and his wrists turn, which largely serves to change the angle on the sword. One complaint would be that his sword arm is permanently posed to hold the sword and his hand locked in a circle, so as such he really doesn't look good without the sword. I'd have rather had a more articulated arm with soft bendy hands that can hold a sword but look good without (or an extra regular arm like Robot Santa). But he looks good with the sword, so I'm not overly bothered by it. In the end of the day, gripes with this line would be consistent around lack of articulation and accessories, and that's again true here. But considering that this line has felt like it's future has been in doubt, I don't really mind the cutting corners or lack of embellishments if it's meant more figures. So I'm certainly happy to have these latest additions as they are, rather than not having them at all. Looking forward to Morbo and Lrrr, as well as hopefully news of more new figures come February at New York Toyfair...
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Quolnok
Starship Captain
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Time for a review; Other things I think I'm seeing in the picture, in decreasing order of certainty -Bender's door seems to be openable again -Looks like We'll be able to swap Wooden's head with those of the other (non-gold) Benders and if so, unlike Chef, Nixon should fit. -I suspect URL's head is also swappable (but not with Nixon, sadly) -Does anyone else think URL's helmet will be removable? That is where his exhaust comes from.
Seems most of my predictions were right, Bender's door is built to open (although mine seems to be jammed) and the heads are somewhat interchangeable (although Wooden has a smaller head-pin than the other Benders, and URL's is a little smaller than that) URL and WB look pretty good with each others bodies, even if WB's neck is showing. Sadly there doesn't seem to be a hidden exhaust vent in URL's non-removable helmet. Also as someone pointed out at The Infosphere this Bender's eye socket is incompatible with the other Benders. All in all, this is one of the best series we've had, featuring the best Bender variant, even if he is harder to stand up than most of the other figures in the line and a really awesome URL.
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another head in a jar
Crustacean
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The prices for series one and all exclusives prior to the Santa Series are huge inhibitors for any new collectors. I recently started collecting all the figures (I should receive my final shipment next week) and lucked out in finding someone who was selling their collection for a reasonable price. All I needed was Glorious Golden Bender, series 8 and up, and alternative universe Fry & Leela. However, I'm not sure if I would have bought the entire Robot Santa BAF wave if I knew I wasn't able to collect them all. (Nudar...he will be at the back of my collection.) If Toynami offered re-releases of some earlier figures and released robot devil on his own, more people might be inclined to begin a collection. They of course would have to make variant packaging to ensure all the collectors have a distinguishing factor on their original items. I'm super glad to hear positive feedback from Toynami, I would imagine the new tv shows would increase fan demand for figures. If Otto is still reading our comments, please pass along my desire for Scruffy
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another head in a jar
Crustacean
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What are some of the accessories everyone would like to see?
Some ideas....
For Morbo: A kitten (what he eats) ??? not sure what else
For Lrr: def a tub of popplers The laser gun he destroys McNeal with (Toynami does like to do weapons) A human horn (nose)
I would guess only one (if any) accessory per figure. Although, as they are deluxe figures who knows?
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jabalong
Bending Unit
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Accessories for Morbo... How about co-anchor Linda van Schoonhoven? If he's going to be a "Deluxe" figure, maybe we haven't been thinking big enough. For Mezco's "deluxe" Family Guy product, some were multipacks (like Peter vs the Chicken). So if Morbo is going to be a deluxe figure at a deluxe price, then pair him up with a Linda figure. There's pretty much no chance she'd ever be released as a standalone figure, but add her to a Morbo deluxe box and that'd be some real added value.
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another head in a jar
Crustacean
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Good to know Apexxx. I'm really hoping the new figures will be up for pre-order soon. I might be a little delusional though considering the track record for release with this line.
Why not Zoidberg...variants. All the Toynami Zoidbergs sell for top dollars on Ebay, Zoidberg is really popular and would sell well.
Everytime I look at the Jesus Zoidberg pic I laugh, what episode is that from?
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SculptBoy
Crustacean
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Yeah I've been trying to push Scruffy in for a while now. But a lot of other people (FOX) has their opinions too haha! I wish I could let you guys know more of whats coming up, but you'll more than likely be seeing Series 10 and 11 at Toyfare this year. I think you guys will be very pleased!! I'm excited for them too. I love all your guys ideas for accessories, which is always a tough thing to come up with for me, so I really appreciate all the ideas! Thanks guys and girls!
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another head in a jar
Crustacean
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Series 11!!!!!!!!! I can't wait, as is evident by my excessive use of exclamation marks.
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Quolnok
Starship Captain
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Jesus Zoidberg is from "A Tale of Two Santas" We know series 10 don't we? I hope series 11 has Raoul with a Leg Mutant accessory. Either way can't wait to see what's there.
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jabalong
Bending Unit
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Yeah I've been trying to push Scruffy in for a while now. But a lot of other people (FOX) has their opinions too haha! I wish I could let you guys know more of whats coming up, but you'll more than likely be seeing Series 10 and 11 at Toyfare this year. I think you guys will be very pleased!! I'm excited for them too. I love all your guys ideas for accessories, which is always a tough thing to come up with for me, so I really appreciate all the ideas! Thanks guys and girls!
Thanks for stopping by again, that's great news about a Series 11! Just like the show's rebirth, it's starting to feel like this toy line is catching a second wind - I'm excited to see what 2011 brings. Keep pushing Scruffy - he seems to be an overwhelming top-of-the-wishlists pick around here and on other boards. If there's any doubt about his appeal beyond hardcore fans, maybe he'd make a good choice for a convention exclusive? Your comment about the studio got me curious. Generally speaking, how do figure choices come about? Is it case of both sides suggesting ideas then negotiating some consensus and/or is figure selection more a result of one side than the other? If you're looking for more accessory ideas, in the absence of a BAF, how about including a new head in jar with every figure? Or if not, how about a boxed set of say 10 heads in jars with a two-row display rack? Lots of possibilities for multi-figure box sets, maybe you can whisper this into someone's ear...
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SculptBoy
Crustacean
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Your comment about the studio got me curious. Generally speaking, how do figure choices come about? Is it case of both sides suggesting ideas then negotiating some consensus and/or is figure selection more a result of one side than the other?
Thats a good question. The Fox staff we work with are very big fans too and so are we. So it usually comes down to who we think would be the coolest! And of course how major of a character it is and so on. It was a little weird during the off time when the movies were being released with some new ideas for new characters appearing in the movies. But other than that I have my favorites and ones I would like to see, but we take into account the fans ideas and Fox's ideas. So , theres not really any set way. Series 10 and 11 was one set I wanted to do a couple years ago and I'm excited to finally see them.
And yes we get more emails for Scruffy than anyone else. We GOTTA finish out the full Planet Express team! I'll keep him on the top of the list. And a Zero-G-Jugs magazine would have to be a must have accessory for him haha! Thanks for the idea apexxx!!!
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another head in a jar
Crustacean
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Let the speculating begin....By the sounds of it no Scruffy in Series 11, but still characters we have wanted for a while. Hmmmm....
Assuming another two figures my guess will be Elzar and Preacher bot.
What does everyone else think and/or hope for?
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jabalong
Bending Unit
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Hmmm, a "set"? One thought is that maybe Morbo and Lrrr aren't in the same series. In which case, a set could be one series of Morbo and his co-anchor Linda. But the only person I can think of to go with Lrrr would be his wife Ndnd (talk about two huge figures!). Or if Morbo and Lrrr are still together as Series 10, then maybe Series 11 is the set with two figures that go together, though I can't think of an obvious pair off the top of my head. Or maybe we're taking "set" too literally...
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jabalong
Bending Unit
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Don't need another Bender for awhile, but if/when there is another variant, was just reminded of one I wouldn't mind having. Watching The Late Phillip J Fry recently, his promiscuous ladybot that he drills at the beginning of the episode got me thinking again how a fembot figure would be cool. While I like the look of this ladybot a bit better, this got me thinking again about the pimped-out Bender and his groupie ladybots from Raging Bender. I'd be down for a figure of this Bender if he came with at least one ladybot (or else why bother), the gold rings on his fingers and how about him chomping on a cigar. If there's one disappointment with all the Benders we've had is that not one has a cigar. Thought maybe this was due to political correctness, there was a metal Bender toy years back that had one, so why not a figure. Another option would be to have him holding a cigar (or even swappable hands - one regular and one cigar holding), but I think him chomping greedily on one is best. While we're at it, the other thing I've regretted not having with Bender, particularly with all the sets of eyes so far, is a pair of his pop-out eyes where they extend far in front of his face like a zoom lens (couldn't find a pic).
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Gonzo the Grape
Delivery Boy
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I know it seems unlikely, but maybe Lrrr and Morbo are deluxe figures and not part of series 10 or 11. That could mean four new figures. Maybe? I remember pictures of a Toynami talking Bender that was bigger than the regular line. Maybe those three would be released at the same time. These are just Out-of-the-box thoughts. As for sets of characters, maybe Mom's sons? I know there are three, maybe two in one pack then one with Hypnotoad? That'd be great but unlikely. Them before Scruffy is a bit odd too. I think Elzar would be good, especially with Chef Bender. Cubert would make sense too. I'd enjoy seeing Smitty (the other cop) but I don't think we'll see him. I, too, would like to see some more heads in jars. How about Matt Groening's head?
Jabalong, I LOVE the idea of pop-out eyes for Bender! That would be excellent, along with a cigar. Maybe we could see those eyes, and a few other new ones, with a Flexo? Flexo would be best as an exclusive of course, but if he came with new eyes and a head in a jar or Hypnotoad- then I'd be fine with him in the main line.
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jabalong
Bending Unit
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Those are all good ones that would tie in nicely with the existing figures. There's one thing for sure - there is no shortage of great characters! This line could go on and on... For the heads in jars, Matt Groenig would be my first choice too, David Cohen too. Others that I thought of were Al Gore with his cape thingey and some of the Star Trek actors. Check out this post of mine from awhile back for photos. Man, I'd love to have a whole rack of heads in jars - that would be sweet. Here's a nice shot of a bunch of them, though really there have been tons more...
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hobo bot
Bending Unit
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Series 9 is released in the UK tomorrow (10/12/10). I got my URL a few weeks ago as I ordered from US, and will get Wooden Bender for Xmas (hopefully ). As for new figures, great news that series 11 is already in the works, as for future series, I may be getting ahead of myself, but here is what I personally would love to see... Series 10 - 1- Deluxe Morbo with vein cream & kitten & 2- Deluxe Lrr with tub of popplers & leela monkey with salt. Series 11 - 1- Preacher Bot with alter & 2- Smitty with Tinny Tim. (Hedonism Bot Build A Bot parts 1 &2). Series 12 - 1- Scruffy with magazine, mop & bucket & 2- Elzar with knife, mixing bowl & spice weasel. (Hedonism Bot Build A Bot parts 3 & 4). SDCC Exclusive - 2 Pack Alternative Universe Amy And Hermes. Series 13 - 1- Deluxe HGB with hat, newspaper &HGB JR 2- Deluxe Destructor with stripy referee alien. Series 14 - 1- Cubert with Robot 1-X & bicycle & 2- Dwight with Hypnotoad & Seymore. (Donbot Build A Bot parts 1 &2). Series 15 - 1- Slurms Mckenzie with Slurm vending machine & grunka lunka & 2- Leo Wong with Bugalo & golf bag. (Donbot Build A Bot parts 3 &4). Toyfare Exclusive - 2 Pack - Clamps & Joey Mousepad. Thoughts guys?
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