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

 

[NoodleChow]

Finally saw Series 7 at TRU but only needed Carl. Great figure and love his pudding can accessory bunches. Shame he still can't come with his own gun and kinda wish he had some ankle movement to go with his snazzy hips.

 

[shanerd]

Not exactly sure. I'll have to look into it. Sounds like a possibility though.

Would love to know if you have any information on this. A member in our group has one and is attempting to sell it for $500. I'm just not positive how legit it is. Looks damn cool though.

 

[SimbaUK2015]

Hi @spawnshop, any news on the 6th figure to accompany Series 8 yet. I know it was mentioned a while ago

 

[spawnshop]

I know what it is .....
Don't think we've announced it yet.

 

[FightTheDead118]

@spawnshop i feel stupid for needing to ask this but this is fake right?

 

[spawnshop]

@FightTheDead118 Yeah, that's fake.

 

[NoodleChow]

Dale comes with a lawnchair!!!! Oh thank you!!

 

[kassle]

The whole wave looks great! Seeing Dale is beyond awesome. Can't wait.

 

[ImDrunk]

@spawnshop Guess the cat's out of the bag!
http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=182618&d=1430526772


http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=182619&d=1430526781

 

[spawnshop]

Yep....that always happens when our sales sheets are distributed. The info is only for the resellers, but they can't seem to keep any info to themselves. These images/info is only meant to be a preview for the resellers. It's kind of disappointing that the info always leaks so early, because there is always a chance we'll change something before final production.
We tried something new this time, knowing that the info would leak - semi-posed the figures and displayed with all accessories. That's why before all of the leaked images weren't very impressive.....resellers aren't supposed to leak the info.

 

[ImDrunk]

Yep....that always happens when our sales sheets are distributed. The info is only for the resellers, but they can't seem to keep any info to themselves. These images/info is only meant to be a preview for the resellers. It's kind of disappointing that the info always leaks so early, because there is always a chance we'll change something before final production.
We tried something new this time, knowing that the info would leak - semi-posed the figures and displayed with all accessories. That's why before all of the leaked images weren't very impressive.....resellers aren't supposed to leak the info.

It must suck for you guys but it just made my day Can't wait to put my hands on series 8!
Also any news on the next 10 inch figure or series 9?

 

[kassle]

I'm going to just reiterate - 3 full TV waves a year. You guys could move them easily. And we'd all have more characters/variants.

 

[spawnshop]

I'm going to just reiterate - 3 full TV waves a year. You guys could move them easily. And we'd all have more characters/variants.

I hear ya', but unfortunately the big stores only reset thier shelves twice a year, Fall and Spring. But we are doing the half waves for Walgreens now. Hopefully pick up a few extra stores as well.

 

[NoodleChow]

Prolly said this before but I'd love to have access to more comic waves or make em 5-6 characters per series in addition to the Skybound exclusives. Room enough for another survivor and/or zombie since the comic zombie figures feel more freshly designed to me.

 

[chriswalsh]

Prolly said this before but I'd love to have access to more comic waves or make em 5-6 characters per series in addition to the Skybound exclusives. Room enough for another survivor and/or zombie since the comic zombie figures feel more freshly designed to me.

Yeah 6 a series plus exclusives would be great, or 2 waves a year to stay consistent with 4 figures, although looking at the work that goes into the comic figures I can see why they are so scarce, obviously a lot of work goes into the tv figures too but they have an element of 3d scanning and priniting going on- the comic figures have to be designed and sculpted from scratch based on the artwork, I think they're amazing, I like them way more than the tv figures! We've got a pretty good cast of characters so far though, if we can get a few more of the major ones I'll be happy- Dale, Glenn, Tyrese, Rosita, Eugene, maybe Shane, also I would love a comic style RV with Dale- one that you could take the roof off and see inside, that'd be so cool!

 

[Darkhuman]

Hi spawnshop. I was working on a full checklist for the building figures and I had a few questions.
Is hatless carl figure #9? I've heard repainted herd walkers might be it I wanted to be sure.
Also there were 2 ricks in series 1, how can the blindbag Series 2 Rick be rick2? Thanks!!!

 

[spawnshop]

Sorry, I'm not really up to date with the numbering of the figures.
Rick with pistol is in the series 5 pack, and There is also Rick with rifle in the Tower.
Farrmer Rick is in series 2.

 

[bevins2012]

I'm a late arrival to this thread. I love the 10in figures and I have rick and darrell. Not as big a fan of the small ones though. Is there any more 10in ones coming out soon?

 

[Coda]

Howdy everyone! It's like a ghost town up in here so I figured I'd try and start a lil convo. I'm literally going insane waiting to hear something new about the TV line. While I'm excited to add series 8 come October, I'm dying to find out the line up for Series 9!!! I want Beth, Lori, Sasha and Rosita so bad!! It sucks cuz they're all females so I'm sure it'll take years for them to trickle out. Unless they do that 2 pack idea.. Huh huh. Anyways I have 2 questions for you @spawnshop if you can answer of course. First, do you think we will hear the series 9 line up at SDCC? And second, any chance we will see characters from Fear the Walking Dead in the line? Maybe they're own line? Alrighty I guess that's it. Man, I wish there were more waves per year or something cuz the wait is unbearable!!! Always worth it tho. Oh and just to put it out there again, I'm still praying for that Trio 3 pack of the debut of Abe, Regular clothes Eugene and short shorts Rosita!!! Maybe even the truck.

 

[SimbaUK2015]

Hi there @Coda I was thinking the very same thing the other day. Regularly drop by here and hardly any activity lol I really want them to announce the Series 9 lineup very soon as the fan vote was a while ago now. In a way I hope they don't do a Fear The Walking Dead line straight away as that will only hold up the main TV series line. I would like to see more variations from the main series like you have said with the three pack.
Having said that I am very happy with my set of Series 6 action figures including my updated main man, Carl!! Looking forward to putting Series 8 Rick with him. That would be kick ass!

NB: Just remembered I have pre-ordered the comic line Carl! Don't normally go for the Comic series and don't read them either but couldn't pass on the opportunity to have another badass Carl figure!