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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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

 

[TWD Daryl Dixon]

That negan looks pretty good

 

[ocielz]

Anyone else picking up Negan exclusive? Also 5%/30% discount codes will be given out on their twitter accounts. @skyboundent & @thewalkingdead

 

[spawnshop]

I think I'm gonna grab both versions

 

[ocielz]

I think I'm gonna grab both versions

I was going to get Negan and Governor in Riot gear exclusive but Governor is no longer available . Still waiting on codes before I order

 

[spawnshop]

The Governor Riot gear is up in the Exclusive section....still available i think - i added it to my cart OK.

http://shop.thewalkingdead.com/Exclusives-Collectibles/SDCC-Exclusive-McFarlane-Governor.html

 

[ocielz]

The Governor Riot gear is up in the Exclusive section....still available i think - i added it to my cart OK.

http://shop.thewalkingdead.com/Exclusives-Collectibles/SDCC-Exclusive-McFarlane-Governor.html

Managed to pick up both Figures and used the Free Shipping code

 

[spawnshop]

Awesome! I couldn't wait for any codes, but I picked up both Negans in the morning. Can't wait to get them!

 

[TWD Daryl Dixon]

Do use think use Will make a tv series governor with his tank ?

 

[spawnshop]

Do use think use Will make a tv series governor with his tank ?

I don't think so, based on the sheer size of the tank. Hell, we didn't even make the RV, and that was a major "character" on the show.....the tank will probably only be in the next episode.....
for the TV series, think smaller vehicles......

 

[TWD Daryl Dixon]

I don't think so, based on the sheer size of the tank. Hell, we didn't even make the RV, and that was a major "character" on the show.....the tank will probably only be in the next episode.....
for the TV series, think smaller vehicles......

The hyundie is must have lol

 

[Darkhuman]

Hi all. Long time lurker. Had to join to ask spawnshop some questions.

Spawnshop>. What about making rick & his horse, and michonne with blaze -a redeco of ricks horse??
Do you have any pics of the series 5 figures yet (of the actual figures. Not just the mock ups?).
I also heard a rumor about a series 1 rick with a series 2 head (opposite of the Walgreens fig). Any truth to that?
Also are there any other completed figs to pop up and surprise us like Negan did?
Any word on who might be in the comic S3 wave??? Thanks!

 

[ufnovaes]

I do think Rick and his horse would make a great set, if they manage to sit Rick properly on the horse and still be able to stand and act. Maybe with two sets of legs.That would be sick. But probably it will raise the price too much.

 

[chriswalsh]

I would also like to know the things that Darkhuman asked. I hope we see some more exclusive comic figures, Negan looks fantastic and the exclusive Govenor looks great too, I didn't wanna buy them both incase the postage/import tax to the UK went up, so I just went with Negan for now. I'd love to see the comic line rebooted in that style (with the character art on the packaging), a new Rick, Jesus, Abraham, and that guy with the burned face- Dwight is it? They'd make for some sweet figures!

 

[spawnshop]

Hi all. Long time lurker. Had to join to ask spawnshop some questions.

Spawnshop>. What about making rick & his horse, and michonne with blaze -a redeco of ricks horse??
Do you have any pics of the series 5 figures yet (of the actual figures. Not just the mock ups?).
I also heard a rumor about a series 1 rick with a series 2 head (opposite of the Walgreens fig). Any truth to that?
Also are there any other completed figs to pop up and surprise us like Negan did?
Any word on who might be in the comic S3 wave??? Thanks!

I would also like to know the things that Darkhuman asked. I hope we see some more exclusive comic figures, Negan looks fantastic and the exclusive Govenor looks great too, I didn't wanna buy them both incase the postage/import tax to the UK went up, so I just went with Negan for now. I'd love to see the comic line rebooted in that style (with the character art on the packaging), a new Rick, Jesus, Abraham, and that guy with the burned face- Dwight is it? They'd make for some sweet figures!

Thanks for the compliments, and ideas guys. It's nice to hear what direction the collectors wanna see the lines go.
Unfortunately, I'm under contract and cannot fully answer a lot of your questions, but I'll go my best:

What about making rick & his horse, and michonne with blaze -a redeco of ricks horse?? Good idea for a small boxed item!

Do you have any pics of the series 5 figures yet (of the actual figures. Not just the mock ups?). Yes, but we can't show you guys yet

I also heard a rumor about a series 1 rick with a series 2 head (opposite of the Walgreens fig). Any truth to that? I had the same idea actually, but no truth to it. If we do it, it would be in the future so it's not back to back with the first Walgreens exclusive. Do these "headswap" figures interest you guys?

Also are there any other completed figs to pop up and surprise us like Negan did? Yes

Any word on who might be in the comic S3 wave??? We are finishing the sculpts this week on series 3, and they are awesome! It's the best series yet. I think we've finally nailed down the look and feel of the comic (We were almost there with series 2, but some of them could have been a little better - Governor was my favorite from the line.)

I'd love to see the comic line rebooted in that style (with the character art on the packaging), a new Rick, Jesus, Abraham, and that guy with the burned face- Dwight is it? They'd make for some sweet figures! I think the character packaging is just for the Skybound exclusives.

I do think Rick and his horse would make a great set, if they manage to sit Rick properly on the horse and still be able to stand and act. Maybe with two sets of legs.That would be sick. But probably it will raise the price too much.

Another good idea, but very difficult to pull off correctly. I can say that we did get Daryl to fit on the bike really well . And he'll be able to function as a regular figure. But we had to alter the bike seat a bit to compensate. That wouldn't be feasible for the horse. I say we just put a trap door in it's back like the old Tauntaun figures....

 

[chriswalsh]

Sounds great thanks Spawn, really appreciate you responding to us fans and listening to ideas. From the sound of things I'm also gonna be collecting the comic book series from 3 onwards, can't wait to see them, or at least see who's included.

 

[TWD Daryl Dixon]

Thanks for the compliments, and ideas guys. It's nice to hear what direction the collectors wanna see the lines go.
Unfortunately, I'm under contract and cannot fully answer a lot of your questions, but I'll go my best:

What about making rick & his horse, and michonne with blaze -a redeco of ricks horse?? Good idea for a small boxed item!

Do you have any pics of the series 5 figures yet (of the actual figures. Not just the mock ups?). Yes, but we can't show you guys yet

I also heard a rumor about a series 1 rick with a series 2 head (opposite of the Walgreens fig). Any truth to that? I had the same idea actually, but no truth to it. If we do it, it would be in the future so it's not back to back with the first Walgreens exclusive. Do these "headswap" figures interest you guys?

Also are there any other completed figs to pop up and surprise us like Negan did? Yes

Any word on who might be in the comic S3 wave??? We are finishing the sculpts this week on series 3, and they are awesome! It's the best series yet. I think we've finally nailed down the look and feel of the comic (We were almost there with series 2, but some of them could have been a little better - Governor was my favorite from the line.)

I'd love to see the comic line rebooted in that style (with the character art on the packaging), a new Rick, Jesus, Abraham, and that guy with the burned face- Dwight is it? They'd make for some sweet figures! I think the character packaging is just for the Skybound exclusives.





Another good idea, but very difficult to pull off correctly. I can say that we did get Daryl to fit on the bike really well . And he'll be able to function as a regular figure. But we had to alter the bike seat a bit to compensate. That wouldn't be feasible for the horse. I say we just put a trap door in it's back like the old Tauntaun figures....

Do use know when the pics of series 5 will be released And do use know what characters use will be doing For tv series 6 hopefully hershel. And a new rick maybe carol to

 

[spawnshop]

Do use know when the pics of series 5 will be released And do use know what characters use will be doing For tv series 6 hopefully hershel. And a new rick maybe carol to

No info on either of these yet.

 

[ufnovaes]

I support TWD, Hershel got to have a figure. Would be truly cool.

 

[chriswalsh]

I support TWD, Hershel got to have a figure. Would be truly cool.

True story!

 

[Darkhuman]

Yeah, thanks for a crazy fast response spawnshop.

Can you tell me if TV series 5 is going to have an exclusive figure like the Walgreens Rick?
...and if so who is it??

I'd like to see a new
comic rick in jeans and white shirt w/alt handless arm & alt bandaged arm
Bloody rick (not b&w)
Comic Carl w alt head(s) -bandaged & exposed skull
Comic Andrea w sniper rifle. (The 2 scar face)
Comic Abraham w M16
Comic prison garb Lori w/baby Judith