The Walking Dead Action Figures - Insider Chat

[Antman]

This thread is dedicated to talking about the McFarlane "The Walking Dead" figures (and statues). There's someone very well connected in this thread.

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Spoiler

This Fall The Walking Dead comes to the toy store with McFarlane Toys action figures of Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Zombie Biter and Zombie Walker. Available for purchase November 2011.

http://blogs.amctv.com/photo-galleries/the-walking-dead-mcfarlane-action-figures/intro.php

 

[mikeydajune]

Fan vote time!!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1l4AhzYWKWqEUc-6rHX8lKGJW4YnBq05_IusD_o2dhj4/viewform

theres so option for a Morgan, Bob, or Eugene. I hope that means we will def be getting them all at some point. I feel like thats the case for Eugene and Morgan, I really hope that there is hope for a Bob figure in the future.

 

[kassle]

I think Morgan's probably a lock. That accessory photo seemed to indicate only Morgan or Rick w/ the walkie talkie. Plus Morgans got the face mask look now, that would be an interesting accessory/look as an action figure.

Bob and Eugene are...harder to figure out.

...Bob doesn't seem like a"need" for me personally. And I tend to want everyone significant (I mean...I'm the collector who thinks it'd be cool to have Martinez, Milton, Lizzie, Mika & Sophia). But I guess he just never felt significant at all to me. Always a very third tier character. If other people want him, I do hope they get him but he would never feel like a "hole" in my collection. I forgot he existed until you mentioned him.

Eugene...also not that significant yet...but does have a comic book counterpart. And they DID list Rosita and Tara, Noah & Gabriel. It seems odd that Eugene would be passed over for inclusion in the poll since he is on equal footing with that group. It does make one wonder if maybe he is scheduled at some point.

 

[shanerd]

Comic Series 4 images

 

[chriswalsh]

Found some slightly larger images, man these look amazing, even better than expected, Abraham is incredible, and Jesus, and I really like the idea behind the zombie, hope we get a couple of skybound exclusives again this year, these are way cooler than the tv figures.

 

[NoodleChow]

This wave is perfect. Wasn't sure I needed an armored Jesus, but I totally wants. And Carl Grimes is EXACTLY how I wanted him. Oh god the waiiiittttt....


Now I really need an updated Michonne and a hat/hair Glenn with alternate Neganized heads.

 

[Spoofaloo]

Thanks for the pic @shanerd! Series 4 looks absolutely fantastic... Hopefully an updated Michonne is next!

 

[ocielz]

Already ordered all of series 4

@spawnshop, can we expect any bad paint apps like recent TV series? The Governor, Rick and Carol were really bad on some

 

[spawnshop]

Sorry, I can't answer most of these.....but I believe a lot will be answered around Toy Fair time in about 2 weeks.
I did just get some exciting news for series 8 about 5 minutes ago too!!!! You guys will be very happy I believe. S8 is a FANTASTIC line-up!

 

[spawnshop]

Already ordered all of series 4

@spawnshop, can we expect any bad paint apps like recent TV series? The Governor, Rick and Carol were really bad on some

We are well aware of some of the paint down-falls in Series 6. I was very disappointed in Rick and Carol, as you guys were. We are striving our hardest to get the factory back on the ball with the paint quality.
From what I've seen so far as painted and packaged samples of 7, I didn't see anything quite as bad. I think Carl was the worst of the bunch, but I believe they have improved on his paint since I've seen it last. It was mostly the hair on him and Gareth that were issues.

 

[ocielz]

Thanks for both updates Amigo @spawnshop!!!

 

[ufnovaes]

I'm almost regreting not collecting the comic line... That Jesus figure looks just awesome, as the Carl one.
Looking foward the day Jesus will be cast to the TV show.

 

[FightTheDead118]

predictions/wishlist for series 8:
Season 5 Rick with ak 47 python silenced red handled machete and hershels watch
Season 5 bob with alternate stump pistol and roasted foot with campfire
Eugene with asault rifle book and pocket knife
Morgan with alternate head with mask removable hood walking stick removable backpack walkie talkie and pistol
Dale with removable hat sniper rifle binoculars and bag of guns
Not Andrea Zombie ( the one from the premiere with the handcuffs that everyone thought was andrea)

Flashback/ 8.5 Figures
Season 5 Rick 2.0 (comic series 3 ricks body with everything else from series 6) Same accesories as other rick but with silenced pistol
Daryl with the leather jacket sleeves underneath his vest with crossbow knife sling of squirells trashbag and alternate gagged head
Rerelease of series 2 well walker

 

[shanerd]

spawnshop is that "Flu Zombie" in Series 7.5 based off any particular zombie? The face to me looks like Patrick from Season 4, episode 1.

 

[kassle]

Love the Flu Walker figure! What a smart re-use of the Glenn body. Would love to continue to see these more generic type Walkers slipped into the Flashback waves. Could probably swing a generic female Walker by using a new head on the Andrea body w/out her cool vest.

And SpawnShop - thanks for bearing with us. Totally appreciate all you share, and we understand you have to keep mum sometimes.

Way exciting time as a collector of this line! Can;t wait to see who's showing up in 8, and I freaking LOVE that the last time I looked at the poll Beth, Sasha, Lori & T-Dog were the top 4 vote getters. Couldn't ask for a better top 4.

 

[NoodleChow]

^^ Seriously. Spawnshop is awesome!

 

[Themadpatter]

I hope the top 5 get made, so Rosita is!

 

[spawnshop]

spawnshop is that "Flu Zombie" in Series 7.5 based off any particular zombie? The face to me looks like Patrick from Season 4, episode 1.

No, no one in particular. Actaully, AMC prefers that we make the walkers generic and not tied to any specific show or episode. (unless it's super unique like the tree walker or well walker).

 

[Themadpatter]

No, no one in particular. Actaully, AMC prefers that we make the walkers generic and not tied to any specific show or episode. (unless it's super unique like the tree walker or well walker).

Wait Tree Walker confirmed?

 

[shanerd]

Wait Tree Walker confirmed?

I think he was referring to the Tree Walker limited edition Season 4 Blu-Ray set that McFarlane did but that would be a pretty neat figure too

 

[Themadpatter]

I think he was referring to the Tree Walker limited edition Season 4 Blu-Ray set that McFarlane did but that would be a pretty neat figure too

Oh I didn't knew Macfarlane did that!