HB 2: The Golden Army merch Tidal wave preview

[mattmanw54301]

OK, so we already know some info about the basic figure comin out. Mezco has released more info about them, along with some info/pics of other HB 2 swag being released later this year. First off, Movie HB in the main line DOES include the BIG BABY shotgun. Second, Wink comes with a fairy trap accessory!!! Now, third and most cool IMO, Wink will have a "Film accurate mace hand"!!!!!

Now, onto other stuff revealed so far:

18" Hellboy (http://www.toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=267&itemid=12492)

Busts (http://www.toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=267&itemid=12491)

Keychains (http://www.toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=267&itemid=12490)

I'm gonna have to start saving some money :eek:

[Todd H]

Oh good grief. I'm going to need to add another wing to the house.

The busts and keychains are a must.

Also a link to the rest of the Mezco line including Liz and Johan:

http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=Mezco%2FHellboy_2%2FFigures%2FSeries_1%2F&dispsize=600&start=0

I think I need a Wink.

[Asa]

Wink is koool!. I do though thing "Big Baby" key change might cause contarversy here in New York. That choker on Liz "to die for".

[Donald]

I think I need a Wink.

take two

;) ;)




:p

[Todd H]

take two

;) ;)




:p

I suppose I walked right into that one. :cool:

[black eyeliner]

those key chains look bad ass!
im so excited for the johann toy, hell im just excited about new toys!!!:D

[gdeo]

i want a 1:1 scale Big Baby to match the Samaritan!!!!

[Mikolaj]

I'm not much into all the movie and comics merchandize [figures and such...] but these keychains are lovely! :)

[chiaroscuros]

I have managed to avoid purchasing hellboy related merchandize for a decade and a half (only slipped twice).

But I may have to break down and get the keychains and busts...
and I don't even like stuff on my keychains... :(

[patrick r]

I already have one of those RHOD keychains. I cut the one off of that creepy baby Hellboy movie figure and screwed an eyelet into it - very secure and it gets good laughs when I go through the security checkpoints.

[SpydaWeb]

I'm all about the keychains, as well.

Aren't those busts from SDCC 07 though? Could have sworn that Mezco had them on show then. I figured they were for the first film.

[TBolt]

OOOH, looks like the RHOD statue might solve my making a better one for my custom figure problem.

[FrBoukas]

Surprisingly the keychains are the first thing I'd want. With the full veiw of the movie figs I can now say I'm really not interested. The busts are great, but I'm very satisfied with my animated 10''er for my HB figure needs.

http://i27.tinypic.com/w2lutw.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/1tu2cn.jpg

[THE REAL kirk]

I'm all about the keychains, as well.

Aren't those busts from SDCC 07 though? Could have sworn that Mezco had them on show then. I figured they were for the first film.

Actually, I know I saw that Hellboy bust at least three years ago at San Diego. I thought it looked cool then and always wondered what happened to it (since it was a prototype I figured they used it for one of their figures instead). Glad to see it reappear...it looks great!

All the rest of the stuff looks good. Another 18" Hellboy? Guess I'll have to get him to go with the other three.

I will say this though, I may wait on some of the stuff as I hate seeing stuff I bought drop to 50% on the after market. Though, I hate waiting.

In a related note, those interested in the two Hellboy art books coming out for the movie, Art of and Monsters of, Amazon has a nice deal on them. Preorder them and get an additional 5% off their already discounted price...plus free shipping and no tax. $31.29 for both books (normally $25 each).

[Ivar_L]

Some images here:
http://tf08.figures.com/showgallery.php?cat=653

...and info -
http://www.figures.com/databases/action.cgi?setup_file=fignews2.setup&category=actionfigures&topic=126&show_article=302&nl=1

[Elegance Liberty]

I'd only want the movie*Abe figure... if it wasn't just a redo of the old HB1 Abe with a new arm sculpt. =/ Not worth the money, IMHO.

Now if it was an Abe in the full body black jumpsuit, THEN I'd be tempted to get it.

[InAdia]

I am getting EVERYTHING Golden Army this year. I already haggled with my local cinema to sell me the giant three-sided lobby display once its time to be removed. I know its sad, but what can I say, I'm a bloody whore anything Hellboy.

The Real Inadia

[mattmanw54301]

I am just psyched that we are getting an Angel of Death figure. WOO!!! I'm gonna buy all of these.

[Jake Capps]

That new HB sculpt is werid...he's head is fat, and ugly. It looks like it was sculpted out of crayon. Also the need for Abe to wear that "re-breather/turtle neck" is distrackting. Why don't they just push him around in a big fish bowl? Wink kicks ass!

[gdeo]

yeah...i'm getting everything too:D but bandit's right..the new head sculpt looks weird, the face is too chunky:D

[Elegance Liberty]

That new HB sculpt is werid...he's head is fat, and ugly. It looks like it was sculpted out of crayon. Also the need for Abe to wear that "re-breather/turtle neck" is distrackting. Why don't they just push him around in a big fish bowl? Wink kicks ass!

That's the thing: the Abe figure is basically a refresh of the HB1 Abe... but with molded short sleeves on.

I can see why they'd do that (cost cutting), but it doesn't mean they SHOULD do it. I mean fer cryin' out loud, he wears a full body jumpsuit in most of what we've seen so far. is it so hard for them to make a figure based on that?

[Jake Capps]

That's the thing: the Abe figure is basically a refresh of the HB1 Abe... but with molded short sleeves on.

I can see why they'd do that (cost cutting), but it doesn't mean they SHOULD do it. I mean fer cryin' out loud, he wears a full body jumpsuit in most of what we've seen so far. is it so hard for them to make a figure based on that?

It's all cost cutting. I used to be big into figures, and being a dinosaur nut I collected the Jurassic Park line. Hasbro repainted for all 3 movies! I don't think it's art to them...It's all about the bottom line.

[THE REAL kirk]

Well, of the figures, I think I'll pass on HB and Abe and get the big 18" ones. An 18" Abe, that should be sweet!

[Elegance Liberty]

It's all cost cutting. I used to be big into figures, and being a dinosaur nut I collected the Jurassic Park line. Hasbro repainted for all 3 movies! I don't think it's art to them...It's all about the bottom line.

Well, with Jurassic Park, I can kinda see why they'd do that.

And yeah, it's all about cost cutting. Maybe if this wave sells enough, we'll get some new sculpts in a potential wave three (I say 'Wave Three', since wouldn't this shown wave be 'Wave II' after the '1.5' we got a couple years back?).

And hopefully the figures won't reek of heavy paint fumes this time around too. My mother is never going to let me live that one down for as long as I live. D=

[Todd H]

Well knowing Mezco there will be 4368 head sculpt variants so maybe they'll be a small head HB variant :D.

And hopefully Abe will come with 2 heads again...I prefer my Abe sands iron lung. I would prefer the full bodysuit over the short sleeve outfit as well.

Man Wink (http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=view&album=2008_Toy_Fair%2FMezco%2FHellboy_2_At_Toy_Fai r&pic=IMG_7229.jpg&dispsize=800&start=0) just looks better and better!


He's definately the must have figure of this line for me.

I also like the Hellboy (http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=2008_Toy_Fair%2FMezco%2FHellboy_2_At_Toy_Fai r&dispsize=800&start=0) figure quite a bit (trench coat).

[THE REAL kirk]

I got an email from Sideshow today. The Hellboy bust and RHoD are now available for pre-order. $30 a pop. Like I said before, the bust looks great, don't need another red, right hand, tho.

[THE REAL kirk]

Double post from hell.

And this isn't updating either.

[THE REAL kirk]

Sorry to be posting redundantly but even though I posted this many hours ago, it still resides on the third page and my posts aren't registering as most recent. Hopefully the glitches preventing this from updating will be removed by this latest post.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled threads.

[Todd H]

30 bucks a pop? That means I can get them for 25$ from the LCS. Nice. That's an extremely good price!

Luckily I didn't like the look of the first Red Right Hand that came out...looked to skinny so I'll be able to pick this one up!

[THE REAL kirk]

Yeah, the new "hand" does look good...I like the fist more than the one "grabbin' at the stars."

I checked the exclusive version of the Samaratin on Sideshow and it is sold out.

[grogtheslayer]

Well knowing Mezco there will be 4368 head sculpt variants so maybe they'll be a small head HB variant :D.

And hopefully Abe will come with 2 heads again...I prefer my Abe sands iron lung. I would prefer the full bodysuit over the short sleeve outfit as well.

Man Wink (http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=view&album=2008_Toy_Fair%2FMezco%2FHellboy_2_At_Toy_Fai r&pic=IMG_7229.jpg&dispsize=800&start=0) just looks better and better!


He's definately the must have figure of this line for me.

I also like the Hellboy (http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=2008_Toy_Fair%2FMezco%2FHellboy_2_At_Toy_Fai r&dispsize=800&start=0) figure quite a bit (trench coat).

That last link makes me quite curious about what Mezco has in store.

I still haven't heard about variants or case loads - in particular, I am worried about Wink being short-packed - but I went ahead and pre-ordered an entire case of the HB II figures (through my local comic shop, support your small business owner).

[Asa]

I Have been pre ordering on line from my local comic shop ( yes I am all for supporting your local comic shop).

[Todd H]

BBTS now has pre orders up for two new busts:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/RavenTwyst/GG10246.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/RavenTwyst/GG10247.jpg

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1627&company=39

[Jake Capps]

Where's my Wink & Tadpole-Man bust?! Also was there ever a frog-monster bust or staute of any type?

[Asa]

I Really like those busts, there really kool, but I want to see the movie before I go spending alot of money on all these great toys.

[Jake Capps]

I Really like those busts, there really kool, but I want to see the movie before I go spending alot of money on all these great toys.

Agreed. I have that great Hellboy II poster that I want to frame...but what if the movie sucks?! I learned my lesson the hard way...which explains the framed Battle Field Earth poster in my hallway.

[Todd H]

Agreed. I have that great Hellboy II poster that I want to frame...but what if the movie sucks?! I learned my lesson the hard way...which explains the framed Battle Field Earth poster in my hallway.

:D

I think we can safely assume the movie wouldn't be that bad even at it's worst.

I'm also hoping for a Mr Wink bust.

[Asa]

I feel pretty good about the movie. What I want to see is all these charachters in action so I can get a better understanding as to who they are, I don't have Rasputin on my shelf, and don't want to.

[Todd H]

I feel pretty good about the movie. What I want to see is all these charachters in action so I can get a better understanding as to who they are, I don't have Rasputin on my shelf, and don't want to.

Me either...but mainly because I don't like "human" characters. The character needs to be visually appealing to me. A realistic bald guy with a beard isn't going to cut it for me :D

[mckcomicnerd]

heh, im going to need some more money....

[Todd H]

Mezco has tossed out the official release dates for the action figures:
http://board.mezco.net/showthread.php?t=13627

June
18" Deluxe Hellboy
Hellboy 2 Movie Series 1
Hellboy Roto Bust
Hellboy Keychains, Messenger Bags, Backpacks

July
Hellboy 3 3/4" set

November
Hellboy 2 Movie series 2
Hellboy Roto Plush

Oooh. If that plush is like the new CoF plushies I want one. Don't know what I'll do with it...but I'll want it :D

[Brisco]

I must have missed this in a previous thread: have we seen the 3 3/4 figures? Do we know what they look like, or who's included? This is very exciting!

Man, this is going to be SUCH an expensive year! (And not just from Hellboy, either. It's the triple-whammy of Hellboy, Indiana Jones and James Bond all in one year that really does me in!)

Brisco

[Todd H]

I must have missed this in a previous thread: have we seen the 3 3/4 figures? Do we know what they look like, or who's included? This is very exciting!


Brisco

http://tf08.figures.com/showgallery.php?cat=653&page=3

The 3 3/4 figures are there. The guys on the little BPRD bases.

Here's all of them:
http://tf08.figures.com/showphoto.php?photo=2781

[Donald]

I like the tree symbol on Wink and the head Elf, how about keychains, patches and/or metal pins of it?

[E. Spears]

I don't know if it's been posted already, but has anyone seen Gentle Giant's version of a movie Hellboy figure? It's got lots of articulation, but it looks pretty boring.

https://www.gentlegiantltd.com/catalog/product/detail/217

[Asa]

I want this one. He's kool, and Big Baby!!!!.
http://tf08.figures.com/showphoto.php?photo=2790

http://tf08.figures.com/showphoto.php?photo=2793&size=big&cat=

[chiaroscuros]

It occurred to me that Mike Mignola probably has to approve all toys/merchandizing and he gets a sample of each of them... Which means he may have a guest bedroom that is filled floor to ceiling with hundreds of hellboy figures/lunchboxes/keychains/coasters/sleeping bags/lamps and even more figures...

I bet the Mignola's have a kickass yard sale each year!

That or a sink hole in the backyard filled to the top with little red men... :)

[Tad]

Guest bedroom? When the toys come in, Christine sighs, has the moving van back into the backyard, and summons a giant Tiger head that comes out of the ground and opens its mouth.

She used to make the movers carry them down all the steps. Now they just chuck 'em in.




Pardon the Aladdin flashback.

[grogtheslayer]

I don't know if it's been posted already, but has anyone seen Gentle Giant's version of a movie Hellboy figure? It's got lots of articulation, but it looks pretty boring.

https://www.gentlegiantltd.com/catalog/product/detail/217
I still haven't gotten around to picking up this figure, despite having all of the others in the line.

If I was Ron, I'd sue to get something done about fixing the crotch. ;)

[Todd H]

That Gentle Giant movie figure looks much better in person. It looks horrible on that site for some reason. I think there is a thread on Fwoosh dedicated to the figure with pics.

[Jake Capps]

I want this one. He's kool, and Big Baby!!!!.http://tf08.figures.com/showphoto.php?photo=2790

That gun is Crazy Big Baby! It looks way to unbalanced. I'm afraid it's going to look like he's holding a big piece of goofy rubber.

[Asa]

I'm afraid it's going to look like he's holding a big piece of goofy rubber.

http://tf08.figures.com/showphoto.php?photo=2793&size=big&cat=

Kool looking peice of rubber I tell ya, :D

[grogtheslayer]

Has anybody heard anything about any trading cards for HB2? I like the ones for the first Hellboy movie and Sword of Storms, plus the neat-o binders for them.

[hellboyone]

http://tf08.figures.com/showphoto.php?photo=2793&size=big&cat=

Kool looking peice of rubber I tell ya, :D

Haha....BPR "O". :)

[Todd H]

While not entirely movie related TFAW has some new shirts up for order:
http://www.tfaw.com/Shops/Hellboy

included are the Lobster Johnson shirt (sadly it's not just blue with the logo...but still cool) and the "Son of a" shirt which I find amussing. :D

And who do I have to pay off to get that Oddest Jobs cover as a print? I love it more and more everytime I see it.

[Donald]

BEWARE THE T-SHIRT!!!!

Well, maybe not beware. I did order an XL HB Symbols T-shirt from TFAW a while ago and when I got it, it fit like a medium. You might want to order a size or two bigger.

Donald

[THE REAL kirk]

While I haven't had the sizing issue that Donald has encountered I do find TFAW's pricing on T-shirts a little on the high side. MSRP of $30 for a t-shirt?! I know they "mark it down" to $24 but still...that's too much for a comic t-shirt. Especially since they will eventually sell these for about $10 by Christmas. I picked up a white BPRD and the Mignola movie Hellboy profile ones for $6 each a couple years ago. Nice shirts with some great designs but I'm waiting for a bit.

[Jeff Cope]

That Gentle Giant movie figure looks much better in person. It looks horrible on that site for some reason. I think there is a thread on Fwoosh dedicated to the figure with pics.

Yeah, I cannot agree strongly enough.

The prototype pic that GG posted on their site (and sent out in their PR) looked terrible, but the final product is quite nice.

Jeff

[Todd H]

A bit about Mezco two new "roto-busts"

http://www.toytraderz.com/News/article/sid=1565.html

[gdeo]

updated pix of 18" mezco http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=8941&source=050808news

[SpydaWeb]

updated pix of 18" mezco http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=8941&source=050808news

That's what I'm talking about! Now if only they'd do a full statue of Hellboy that looked as good as this and their bust, I'd be a happy man.